Issue - meetings

Report by Head of Planning Services.

To consider and determine the following applications:

WSCC/002/18/CC       Installation of 9.92km wastewater pipeline and associated infrastructure including air vents, air valves, washout chambers, compounds and haul routes.  Pipeline Stretching From South of Salthill Lane, to Tangmere WWTW

WSCC/004/18/WH     Installation of pumping station comprising above and below ground plant including kiosks, draw pit and valve chamber, hardstanding, and fencing. Land to the west of, Old Place Lane & Old Place House & east of River Lavant near Madgwick Lane, Chichester

WSCC/003/18/CC       Installation of pumping station comprising above and below ground plant including kiosks, draw pit and valve chamber, hardstanding, and fencing.  Land to the south of Salthill Lane, north of Clay Lane and to the east of New Bridge Farm, Chichester

WSCC/005/18/TG       Installation of pumping station comprising above and below ground plant including kiosks, draw pit and valve chamber, hardstanding, and fencing.  Land to south of, Gamecock Terrace, Tangmere, Chichester

WSCC/002/18/CC  Installation of 9.92km wastewater pipeline and associated infrastructure including air vents, air valves, washout chambers, compounds and haul routes.  Pipeline Stretching From South of Salthill Lane, to Tangmere WWTW

WSCC/003/18/CC  Installation of pumping station comprising above and below ground plant including kiosks, draw pit and valve chamber, hardstanding, and fencing.  Land to the south of Salthill Lane, north of Clay Lane and to the east of New Bridge Farm, Chichester

WSCC/004/18/WHInstallation of pumping station comprising above and below ground plant including kiosks, draw pit and valve chamber, hardstanding, and fencing. Land to the west of, Old Place Lane & Old Place House & east of River Lavant near Madgwick Lane, Chichester

WSCC/005/18/TG  Installation of pumping station comprising above and below ground plant including kiosks, draw pit and valve chamber, hardstanding, and fencing.  Land to south of, Gamecock Terrace, Tangmere, Chichester

67.1   The Committee considered a report, as amended by the Agenda update sheet, by the Head of Planning Services (copy appended to the signed minutes).  The report was introduced by James Neave, Principal Planner, who provided a presentation on the proposals, details of the consultation and key issues in respect of the application.  The following new information was noted:

·         Representations – Two new representations been received since the report was published.  Goodwood Estate has asked for a slight realignment to the east to avoid sterilisation of land that could potentially support future development.  The landowner of Pumping Station 3 has stated that Southern Water notices were not correctly served and has raised concern about access and the impact on farming operations.  The matters raised have been noted.  They do not change the recommendation.

67.2   Hannah Seabrook of the University of Chichester spoke on the application.  The University does not object in principle to the pipeline.  Concerns are that Southern Water has not engaged in sufficient discussion with the University and they have not provided enough details.  Also that student safety will be compromised, particularly due to the trench across the University sport fields, restricting access to halls of residence.  Southern Water has acknowledged plans for works in the Graylingwell Lower area which includes a link road to the University site and states it does not foresee any issues, but the University has concerns that the pipeline could cause potential structural problems due to its depth in that area.

67.3   Clare Taylor, Planning Consultant for MWH/Stantec, agent for the applicant, spoke in support of the application.  Cross-country pipelines are usually permitted development.  Southern Water installs pipelines on a regular basis.  Many options are considered and the most sustainable routes are always looked for.  Environmental surveys are undertaken and local development plans and application histories considered.  Landowners are engaged with on a regular basis and Southern Water will work with developers and landowners to provide the right infrastructure.  Southern Water implements mitigation measures during construction, and learns from previous works to improve future construction, such as improved drilling techniques.  Odour control has improved with newer pumping stations.  The pipeline  ...  view the full minutes text for item 67