The Development Management Committee of Rushmoor Borough Council met on Wednesday, 8th October 2025, to discuss several planning applications and progress reports. Key decisions included the approval of reserved matters for residential development at Zone G Pennefathers, Aldershot Urban Extension, and the installation of a solar-panelled canopy at Aldershot Lido. The committee also agreed not to enforce an age restriction on a flat at Phoenix Court, Aldershot, and noted an appeals progress report.

Zone G Pennefathers, Aldershot Urban Extension, Alison's Road, Aldershot - Application No. 25/00287/REMPP

Permission was granted for the approval of reserved matters for the construction of 90 residential dwellings, including the conversion of Bradgate House into six flats, along with associated landscaping, access, and parking. This development is part of the wider Aldershot Urban Extension (Wellesley) project. The scheme will provide a mix of houses and flats, with 32 units designated as affordable housing. Concerns were raised regarding safety on Pennefathers Road, and it was agreed that these would be investigated by Hampshire County Council Highway Authority and Grainger (Aldershot) Limited. The development adheres to the approved Design Codes for the Wellesley area and aims to enhance biodiversity.

Aldershot Lido, Guildford Road, Aldershot - Application No. 25/00396/FULPP

Planning permission was granted for the installation of a free-standing aluminium-framed canopy structure with an integrated solar panel system on the roof, located in a grassed area at Aldershot Lido. The structure, measuring 15 metres by 3.8 metres, will stand between 3.3 and 3.7 metres high and is intended to provide shelter and reduce the Lido's reliance on grid electricity. The proposal was deemed acceptable due to its small scale, low impact, and its location within an established leisure facility, despite being situated in a 'countryside' area according to the Rushmoor Local Plan.

Flat No. 2 Phoenix Court, Elms Road, Aldershot - Application No. RSH/04631/1

The committee resolved that the Council would not enforce the terms of a Section 52 legal agreement or take enforcement action regarding the breach of Condition No.11 of planning permission RSH/04631/1, relating specifically to Flat No. 2 Phoenix Court. This decision means the age restriction, which previously required at least one occupant to be of pensionable age, will not be enforced for this flat. The original restriction was imposed in 1987 due to parking concerns, but current parking standards and the site's town centre location mean the restriction is no longer considered necessary on planning grounds. This decision aligns with previous relaxations granted for other flats within Phoenix Court.

Appeals Progress Report

The committee noted the Appeals Progress Report, which detailed one decided appeal. An appeal against the refusal to increase outdoor building materials storage heights to 5.5 metres at Unit 1, 106 Hawley Lane, Farnborough, was allowed. The Inspector concluded that the proposed heights would not cause material harm to the character or appearance of the Hawley Lane Employment Area, provided the storage was limited to specific areas set back from the front boundary.

Planning Applications for Information

The committee also noted several planning applications that had been determined under the Council's scheme of delegation, as detailed in Section D of the reports pack. These included various extensions, conversions, and advertisements across Farnborough and Aldershot. Additionally, applications listed in Sections A and B of the report, which are for future consideration or are petitions, were also noted. These included applications for Block 3 Queensmead, Manor Park Cottage, Farnborough Airport, and Nos. 235-237 High Street, Aldershot, which are pending further review.