BRAMLEY PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Meeting of the Council
| Date: | Tuesday 16th September 2025 | Time: 7.00pm |
| Place: | Bramley Room, Bramley Village Hall | |
| Present: | Cllr Tony Durrant (Chair) | Cllr Iain James |
| Cllr Chris Flooks | Cllr Jan Wright | |
| Cllr Sue Howell | Cllr Malcolm Bell | |
| In attendance: | Maxta Thomas (Clerk) | 0 members of the public |
| Apologies: | Cllr Chris Tomblin | Cllr Alan Munday |
| Cllr Keith Oborn | Cllr Rhydian Vaughan (HCC) |
| Action | ||
| 1 | Apologies for Absence | |
| As listed above. | ||
| 2 | Declarations of Interest | |
| Cllr Durrant declared an interest in planning matters due to his position on the BDBC Development Control Committee. He took no part in any planning decisions. | ||
| 3 | Minutes of the Last Parish Council Meeting | |
| 3.1 | The minutes of the council meeting held on 15th July 2025 were proposed by Cllr Durrant and seconded by Cllr Howell and unanimously agreed as being a true record of the meeting. The Chairman duly signed the minutes of the meeting. |
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| 3.2 | Matters arising | |
| None. | ||
| 3.3 | Outstanding actions | |
| · Abandoned car at allotment – Clerk to speak to BDBC for advice on removing it.
· Clerk to pass PCSO details to Cllr Flooks so that issues in the CMT car park can be reported. · Footpaths booklet – update and reprint. Clerk to take forward. · Chain across St James Park allotment car park to be taken forward. |
Clerk
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Clerk Clerk |
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| 4 | Open Forum | |
| · None. | ||
| 5. | County Councillor Report – see appendix A.
Clerk to get more information on budget cuts from Government from Cllr Vaughan and then raise with MP. |
Clerk |
| 6. | Borough Councillor Report – see appendix A. | |
| 7. | Parish Environment | |
| 7.1 | Expenditure on Granary ditch reinforcement – the Clerk circulated details over the summer recess of urgent ditch reinforcement work that was carried out near The Granary. Expenditure of £1,850+VAT was agreed via email. Cllr Durrant proposed ratifying this expenditure, Cllr James seconded, unanimously agreed.
The Clerk noted that a full structural survey of the Granary may be necessary as cracks in the ground indicate that there may be some slippage. Clerk to investigate. |
Clerk |
| 7. | Parish Green project update
· Work continues to try and get the grass in the green areas established. · A footbridge from the Parish Green leading into The Smithy has recently been completed, and has been favourable received by the community. · Work on the paths should be complete by the end of September. · Cllr Durrant proposed planting some bluebell bulbs under the trees, and some limited daffodil bulbs around the edge of the Green. Cllr Wright seconded, unanimously agreed. Planting is to be carried out by the Cubs and Squirrels towards the end of September · Cllr Wright suggested an Easter/spring equinox event to formally open the Parish Green, to be held just before the Easter holidays. Cllr Wright to put together proposal. |
Cllr Wright |
| 7.3 | Bramley Green maintenance review – general maintenance at Bramley Green has gone well this year, with the arrival of a much more reliable contractor. The first cut was carried out on time, despite the inclement weather, and sight lines have been maintained over the summer. The second and final cut is due in the next week. Some concern has been expressed about a possible fire risk, given the dry grass and the very dry summer we have had.
i. Wild meadow flower area – It was agreed in June to take forward the wild flower area by Folly Lane. Cllr Durrant proposed that a test area as outlined in the initial proposal should be planted this year ready for next spring, with a view to expanding the area if successful for the 2027 season. This was seconded by Cllr James and unanimously agreed. Clerk to take forward with Wilder Bramley. |
Clerk |
| 8 | Clerk’s report & Administration | |
| 8.1 | Parish magazine article – the Clerk has written the article for the October issue of the Bramley Magazine. Cllr Tomblin is due to write the article for the November magazine. Copy is due by 15th October 2025. |
Cllr Tomblin |
| 8.2 | Policy Review – the Clerk has reviewed the Standing Orders, and these are with the Chair for further review. A final copy will be ready for discussion and adoption at the October meeting. |
Clerk/Cllr Durrant |
| 8.3 | IT review – the Clerk reported that the existing tablets for councillors are upgradeable to Windows 11, and that this should be done over the course of the next few weeks. The Clerk will be in touch with councillors individually to organise. She noted that support and updates for Windows 10 will cease on 14th October 2025.
The Clerk’s laptop cannot be upgraded to Windows 11. It is important that the main working machine for the Parish council should be as up to and as secure as possible. Cllr Flooks proposed that the Clerk should upgrade her laptop up to a budget of £1000 as soon as possible. Cllr Wright seconded, unanimously agreed. Clerk to take forward. Allotments mobile phone – it was noted that the allotments inspection app will need to be installed on a phone. Cllr Howell carries out the inspections, which means using the Clerk’s phone will not be suitable. It was suggested that a separate phone be purchased solely for the use of whoever has responsibility for the allotments. This would have the app installed on it, and the number could be given as a direct contact to allotment holders. The cost would be around £100 for the phone, and then either a monthly package, or pay as you go for calls and data. Cllr Bell proposed moving forward with this proposal, Cllr James seconded, unanimously agreed. Clerk to take forward. |
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| 8.4 | Parish Council insurance – the Clerk has received the PC insurance renewal documentation. The recommended policy is underwritten by Ecclesiastical Insurance, who are specialists in the charity and community sector. The quoted cost is £1509 for the year. However, the Clerk is awaiting update paperwork to confirm that the fidelity insurance is increased to £500,000. This will mean an increase to £1748 for the year. There may also be a small adjustment to allow for the new footbridge at the Parish Green.
Cllr Durrant proposed accepting the insurance as outlined, Cllr Wright seconded, unanimously agreed. If the final renewal figure is very different from that quoted, the Clerk will contact councillors. The insurance renewal is due on 1st October 2025. |
Clerk |
| 9. | Reports | |
| 9.1 | Planning Committee – see appendix B.
Cllr Flooks reviewed the recent planning meeting. Cllr Flooks proposed that the decisions reached be ratified, Cllr James seconded, unanimously agreed. · Bow Brook Farm – Cllr Bell noted the deferral of this application by the BDBC Development Control Committee, due to concerns about the safety of the proposed road access and footpath. Cllr Bell has written to the Head of HCC Highways and others expressing Bramley Parish Council concerns. The HCC Ward Councillor, Cllr Vaughan was also copied in and has supported Bramley PC comments. · Stocks Farm – Cllr Bell and others are meeting with Redrow later this week to raise a number of concerns with the current construction, in particular concerns surround access to the site, construction traffic, sewerage, and resident privacy during the build period. · Beech Farm PIP application for 9 houses has been refused. |
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| 9.2 | Allotments and Burial Ground
· Three existing plot holders are giving up their plots – one at St James Park, and two at Grays Meadow. The two people on the waiting list will be contacted this week. · It has become apparent that some work on trees on the northern edge of the allotments (by the main footpath) are in need of some urgent work. In particular, there is one oak tree that looks as though it may be diseased, and the advice sought has recommended that a full arboricultural survey is done on this tree. An estimate of other work that needs to be carried out is awaited. Not all the trees are on the allotments side of the boundary, and dialogue has already been opened with the neighbouring property owners. |
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| 9.3 | Village Hall Trust – see appendix A
· There are three possible new Trustees, one of who has expressed an interest becoming Treasurer. · Roof works above the Bramley Room and other areas is now complete. Further work is required above the Frith Room, and it is anticipated that this will be done in the summer of 2026. · Access path to Stocks Farm – Redrow have stated that they have hit complications, and will not be able to open up the access at ‘Selworthy’ for another 4 months. The Chair is discussing this with Redrow, and it will be brought up at the PC meeting with them later this week. Lorries using the Village Hall access track are causing major traffic delays. · Little Apples has expressed concern about early years education might work in Bramley in the face of a possible 650 extra homes. Discussions are ongoing about this. |
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| 9.4 | Clift Meadow Trust – see appendix A
· CMT are in the process of applying for a grant from the BDBC Local Infrastructure Fund. One of the notes in the application state that they wish to understand why some or all of the project is not being covered by Parish Council CIL funding. The grant is for path and the tarmac apron improvements, the cost of which will be around £60k. Cllr Durrant noted that any CIL funding would be dependent on what the next tranche of CIL income will be. This is due in October 2025. · CMT finances are looking healthy. · Both halls have been redecorated over the summer. · Tree planting – a horse chestnut is being donated by relatives of the Clift family. There will be a ceremonial planting 10.30 on 22nd November, at which the Clift family will be represented, along with CMT and members of the Parish Council. It was suggested that the nearby bench should be refurbished in time for the ceremony – Clerk to take forward. · Christmas lights switch on will be 5th December. |
Clerk |
| 9.5 | Highways/Footpaths
· Clerk to report overhanging trees on the Cinder Track to Rights of Way team to get them pruned so that street lights can be seen. |
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| 9.6 | Chairmans Report – Cllr Durrant thanked Graham White for his work with Speedwatch. Graham gave a brief verbal update (see appendix A).
Roll of honour – Cllr Durrant noted that the Clift Brothers should be added to the Roll of Honour for their contribution to the Bramley community. Debbie Grey should also be added for her work with the Toad team and on biodiversity. Cllr Durrant prop, Cllr James seconded, unanimously agreed. Clerk to investigate replacement Honours Board. |
Clerk |
| 10 | Events | |
| None. | ||
| 11 | Consultation documents requiring consideration | |
| None. | ||
| 12 | Grant Applications | |
| 12.1 | Annual Fireworks event – a grant application has been received from the Bramley School Association for £2000 towards the cost of the annual fireworks event.
Cllr Durrant noted that this would be a good candidate for a CERO grant. Cllr Durrant to send details to BSA rep. Cllr Durrant and Clerk to take forward – Bramley PC will ensure that funds are with BSA in a timely fashion. |
Cllr Durrant/ Clerk |
| 12.2 | Speedwatch insurance – the renewal documentation has been received for the Speedwatch insurance, which will be £361 for the next year. Cllr Flooks proposed that Bramley PC pay the insurance, Cllr Howell seconded, unanimously agreed. Clerk to process. |
Clerk |
| 13 | Finance | |
| 13.1 | Approval of August payments (see appendix C)– the August payments were approved via email during the summer recess. Cllr Wright proposed ratifying this decision, Cllr Howell seconded, unanimously agreed. | |
| 13.2 | Approval of payments (see appendix D) – the Clerk has circulated the list of payments for approval for September. She noted that an amended invoice is expected imminently for the air pump work at Cross House – this invoice is expected to be around £10300 inc VAT and will be due immediately. Cllr Wright proposed and Cllr James seconded that the September 2025 payments be approved. Unanimously agreed. Clerk to process. |
Clerk |
| 13.3 | CIL Income & Expenditure update (see appendix E) | |
| 13.4 | Receipts (see appendix D)
The Clerk confirmed that a VAT claim for April to July 2025 has been submitted for £11,506. |
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| 14 | Date of Next meeting | |
| The next full Parish Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 21st October 2025. | ||
| 15 | Resolution to exclude press and public from items that may require discussion of possible legal and financial proceedings | |
| The motion was proposed by Cllr Durrant and seconded by Cllr James Unanimously agreed. The public and press left the meeting. | ||
| 16 | Confidential Items | |
| 16.1 | Local Government Services pay agreement – the recently published NJC pay agreement for 2025-2026 has been circulated to all councillors. It was proposed by Cllr Durrant that the Clerk should be paid in line with the agreement, backdated to April 2025. Seconded by Cllr Howell and unanimously agreed. | |
| The meeting closed at 9.01pm. |
Signed: …………………………………………………………………. Date: ………………………………………
(Chairman)
Appendix A – September Briefing notes
COMMUNITY SPEEDWATCH
SIDs – The SIDs were partial in operation throughout August due to holidays. New SIDs have been in use.
The SID positioned towards Bramley Corner monitoring traffic coming into the Village has some very concerning readings. 69% of Vehicles are speeding, multiple recordings of over 80mph, the V85 figure being 39mph (action should be taken if this exceeds 35mph for a 30mph zone). I have received complaints from residents in this area about the speeding, their concerns are justified. Could the PC please take this up directly with the Police? Even reestablishing the pinch point would be of some assistance.
Recent Local SpeedWatch Activity – 4 manned Deployments were undertaken during August. A total of 9 vehicles were reported to the Police from the 538 vehicles checked – hit rate 3.5%. Top speed recorded 43 mph.
A resident has kindly offered Speedwatch to use of their front garden to undertake manned deployments from,(between Tudor Farm and Bramley corner). The location offers Speedwatch a safer location than the one just along the road. We undertook a deployment at the new location on 27th August, and recorded 8 hits on what was a very low vehicle rate only 87 vehicles recorded. Hopefully we can continue to use this location going forward.
Traffic volumes have markedly reduced since the school holidays have commenced.
I have sited a SID in Kirby Drive to get some data to support the local resident’s effort in getting a 20mph Zone instigated in the area. Will report finding next month.
Equipment
- AutoSpeedWatch Camera – No issues, the camera is working well. I have been advised that despite what I reported last month the police are making visits to the top 3 most prolific speeders (most times recorded on camera) each month. This hopefully will drive down repeat offenders.
- PCC Equipment Grant – I will be contacting the PCC so she can do her media shoot once I return from holiday in September.
Table 1: Camera Data
The following camera data was downloaded on the 1st of August 2025.
| Month/Year | Verified Speeders
=>35mph |
Max Speed Recorded | Highest number of offences committed by one vehicle | Fastest Hour | Illegal Vehicles |
| May 2024 | 2752 | 58 | 15 | 7pm | |
| June 2024 | 3338 | 60 | 17 | 10am | |
| July 2024 | 3104 | 61 | 18 | 2pm | |
| August 2024 | 2616 | 59 | 13 | 5am | 73 |
| September 2024 | 1087 | 54 | 7 | 5am | 47 |
| October 2024 | 1032 | 55 | 11 | 9am | 34 |
| November 2024 | 749 | 51 | 6 | 11am | 20 |
| December 2024 | 432 | 53 | 3 | 8am | 11 |
| January 2025 | 593 | 57 | 5 | 1pm | 21 |
| February 2025 | 963 | 50 | 9 | 12pm | 32 |
| March 2025 | 1931 | 55 | 13 | 6pm | 37 |
| April 2025 | 2656 | 56 | 13 | 7pm | 85 |
| May 2025 | 3169 | 57 | 13 | 7pm | 37 |
| June 2025 | 2635 | 57 | 12 | 8pm | 68 |
| July 2025 | 1544 | 60 | 10 | 5am | 40 |
| August 2025 | 2560 | 55 | 17 | 5am | 78 |
| Total Verified speeders | 31161 |
The Camera trigger and reporting speed are set at =>35mph. Illegal vehicles = no tax, no Mot, or no Tax and Mot.
ALLOTMENTS/BURIAL GROUND
No written report received.
VILLAGE HALL TRUST
No written report received.
CLIFT MEADOW TRUST
No written report received.
BOROUGH COUNCILLOR REPORT
On 26th September there will be a Borough special exceptional full council meeting where the proposal for Local Government Reorganisation will be put it forward and if agreed sent to the Government. We believe that the option proposed for four unitary councils in Hampshire with the Northern one made up from Basingstoke, Rushmoor and Hart as the best for residents as it will be closer to the people than other proposals. This proposal would provide a new council of the right size giving better choice, more local than a greater Hampshire proposal set out by the County Council but big enough to deliver the services we all need.
Food waste bins have been delivered, please report any missed bin deliveries to the Basingstoke and Deane Contact Centre. The scheme starts on 1st October 2025 and the food waste will be collected as part of the weekly refuse collection on the usual date unless you have received a letter to the contrary (generally “small lanes” routes).
With regards to the Local Plan, the draft Reg 18 site selection strategy was scrutinised by the Environment and Infrastructure Committee. Bramley Housing requirement has been considered and reported as a need of 85 homes over the plan period (up to 2042). The number is determined by calculating the proportion of homes needed in the borough with Bramley’s contribution pro rata against Bramley’s size. The calculated number then is reduced by the extra houses Bramley has taken in recent years producing the number 85.
Cllr Chris Tomblin – September 2025
COUNTY COUNCILLOR REPORT
Here’s my monthly report for August/September. I hope you enjoyed your summer.
Highways Information
Who Looks After Our Roads? A Quick Guide for Hampshire.
Whether it’s potholes, flooding, broken streetlights or overgrown hedges — knowing who to contact makes all the difference.
Here’s a breakdown of who’s responsible for roads in our area, and how to report issues quickly and effectively:
- Hampshire County Council – Responsible for most roads across Hampshire (excluding motorways and trunk roads).
- Hampshire Highways Reporting Portal:https://www.hants.gov.uk/transport/highways
- Report issues like potholes, drainage, trees, or street lighting
- Report road defects, street furniture issues, or traffic signals
- Report maintenance concerns or view their strategy
- National Highways – Handles motorways and major trunk roads like the M3, M27, M271, M275, A303, A36, A34, A3 and A31 west of Cadnam.
- Report issues on these roads: National Highways Contact Centre:https://report.nationalhighways.co.uk/
Let’s keep our roads safe, accessible and well-maintained — and make sure concerns reach the right hands. Feel free to share this post to help others know where to turn.
Reporting Highway Problems
Links to report road issues are here:
- Potholes: https://www.hants.gov.uk/transport/highways/report–a–problem/potholes
- Tree/hedge problems: https://www.hants.gov.uk/transport/highways/report–aproblem/treehedge
- Flooding/drainage issues: https://www.hants.gov.uk/transport/highways/report–aproblem/flooding
- Pavement problems: https://www.hants.gov.uk/transport/highways/report–a–problem/paving
- Broken or missing signs: https://www.hants.gov.uk/transport/highways/report–aproblem/brokensigns
- Faulty street lights: https://www.hants.gov.uk/transport/highways/report–aproblem/streetlight
- Faded or missing road markings: https://www.hants.gov.uk/transport/highways/report–aproblem/road–markings
- Problems with rights of way: https://www.hants.gov.uk/landplanningandenvironment/rightsofway/reportaproblem
When reporting an issue, you’ll be sent an email confirming a reference number for the report. If you would like me to follow this up for you then do please forward that message to me and I will chase for you.
Hampshire Faces Major Funding Cuts Under Government’s ‘Fair’ Funding Review
There is a risk to Hampshire from the Government’s review of local government funding. Essentially this takes money from rural areas in the South and passes it to urban councils, particularly those in the North and Midlands.
So, despite the really great work we are doing to improve our finances the Government’s transfer of funding to the cities and the north will just undo all the good we are doing.
Hampshire County Council has now responded to the Government’s Fair Funding Review 2.0—and we’re sounding the alarm. The proposed changes to how councils are funded could leave Hampshire significantly worse off, with many councils across the county facing real-terms cuts.
What’s happening? The new formula underestimates Hampshire’s needs and overestimates how much we can raise through council tax. It risks deepening our financial deficit and reducing vital services.
The numbers speak for themselves:
- Hampshire County Council: funding drops from £338.9m in 2025/26 to £291.1m in 2028/29—a loss of £47.8m.
- East Hampshire: down £1.3m
- Eastleigh: down £1.6m
- Hart: down £1.4m
- Test Valley: down £4.4m
- Winchester: down £2.1m
Even councils seeing small increases—like Fareham (+£2.1m) or Havant (+£1.3m)—won’t escape the pressure, as overall resources shrink and demand grows.
We’re calling for:
- Fairer service formulas that reflect real demand, especially in rural areas.
- Use of actual council tax levels—not national averages—when calculating funding.
- Reform of the New Homes Bonus to support infrastructure for growing communities.
- A funding floor that protects councils from falling below sustainable levels, indexed to inflation and population.
Why it matters: Without urgent changes, Hampshire’s councils could struggle to deliver essential services—especially for vulnerable residents. We’re urging the Government to rethink and deliver a formula that’s truly fair for all.
Winter Fuel Payments – No Need to Apply!
There are reports from Hampshire Police about scammers posing as officials trying to “help” people access their Winter Fuel Payment. Let’s set the record straight:
- If you’re eligible, the payment is AUTOMATIC
- No one needs to contact you, and you don’t need to give out any info
- Check the official details here: uk/winter-fuel-payment
Be scam-savvy: Learn about current scams: BBC Article | Watch the video If you’ve shared financial info, call your bank on 159 Forward suspicious texts to 7726 and emails to report@phishing.gov.uk
Need support? Victim Care Hub – free, confidential help: hampshireiowvictimcare.co.uk / 0808 178 1641
Report anonymously: crimestoppers-uk.org / 0800 555 111
In emergency: call 999
Even if this doesn’t affect you — please share to protect someone who might be vulnerable.
General Updates from HCC
- Savings agreed to safeguard essential services – Savings agreed to safeguard essential services | Hampshire County Council
- Helping your child start the school year with confidence – Helping your child start the school year with confidence | Hampshire County Council
- Celebrating success and looking forward: Hampshire’s college and sixth form students to receive 2025 exam results – Celebrating success and looking forward: Hampshire’s college and sixth form students to receive 2025 exam results | Hampshire County Council
Cllr Rhydian Vaughan MBE
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Appendix B – September Planning Committee minutes
| Date: | 9th September 2025 | Time: 8.00pm |
| Place: | Bramley Room, Bramley Village Hall | |
| Present: | Cllr Chris Flooks (Chair) | Cllr Malcolm Bell |
| Cllr Jan Wright | Cllr Chris Tomblin | |
| In attendance: | Maxta Thomas (Clerk) | 0 members of the public |
| Apologies: | Cllr Alan Munday |
| Action | ||
| 1 | Apologies for Absence | |
| As listed above. | ||
| 2 | Declarations of Interest | |
| None. | ||
| 3 | Minutes of the Last Planning Committee Meeting | |
| 3.1 | The minutes of the meeting held on 8th July 2025 were unanimously agreed to be a true record of the meeting and were signed by the Chairman. |
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| 3.2 | Matters arising | |
| · None. | ||
| 4 | Planning & Development | |
| 4.1 | Ratification of August planning decisions
The following planning applications were discussed via email during the summer recess: · 25/01604/HSE & 25/01605/LBC – Stocks Farm House The Street Bramley – NO OBJECTION · 25/01771/VLA – Land At Silchester Road Silchester Road – NO OBJECTION · T/00357/25/TPO – 7 Pound Close Bramley – DEFER TO TREE OFFICER · 25/01829/HSE – 2 Corbel Rise Chineham – NO OBJECTION Cllr MB proposed and Cllr CF seconded that all the decisions as outlined above be ratified. This was unanimously agreed. |
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| 4.2 | New Applications | |
| a. | 25/01880/LDPO – 6 Lattimo Walk Chineham
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed use of a velux loft conversion to include one room and an en-suite. · No objection unanimously agreed. Clerk to process. |
Clerk |
| b. | 25/01892/HSE – La Villetta The Street Bramley
Installation of 2 no. heat pumps within the grounds, located on the south facing rear side of building, the other on east facing side · Members recommended that both heat pumps are located on the south side of the other side of the house, away from the neighbouring property. There are concerns that the heat pumps will be noisy. Bramley Parish Council would like to more clearly understand how the noise calculations are carried out. · Objection unanimously agreed as outlined above. Clerk to process. |
Clerk |
| c. | T/00393/25/TPO – 55 Coopers Lane Bramley
2 Oak trees: cut back over footpath and property footpath. · Defer to Tree Officer unanimously agreed. Already given permission. Clerk to follow up. |
Clerk |
| d. | 25/02071/ENSC – Land West Of Upper Cufaude Farm Cufaude Lane Bramley
Request for screening opinion for the development of up to 260 new homes together with associated open space, landscaping and access · EIA required for the following reasons: · Impact on surrounding landscape · Impact on biodiversity, particularly on the toads that are known to be in the area. · The location is somewhat remote – is it a sustainable location? · The proposed housing number needs to be examined as it is contrary to the BDBC assessment in the SHELAA. · Unanimously agreed, Clerk to process. |
Clerk |
| e. | 25/02070/LBC – Stocks Farm House The Street Bramley
Variation of condition 1 of 25/01605/LBC (Erection of orangery extension to rear elevation) to fit internal door between sitting room and orangery · No objection, but defer to Heritage Officers opinion. Unanimously agreed, Clerk to process. |
Clerk |
| f. | Any other new applications | |
| · T/00433/25/TPO- Street Record Officers Row Footpath Bramley
T1 Chestnut: pruning works as per schedule. o Defer to Tree Officer unanimously agreed. Clerk to process. |
Clerk |
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| 4.3 | Approvals/Refusals/Pending (see appendix A)
These were noted. |
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| 5. | 24/01165/OUT – Bow Brook Farm Vyne Road Bramley | |
| This application will be decided upon at the BDBC Development Control Committee (DCC) meeting on 10th September 2025. Bramley Parish Council objected to the application, and Cllr Malcolm Bell will be speaking at the DCC meeting to support this objection.
It was agreed that the presentation will expand upon the points made in the Bramley Parish Council objection, particularly those surrounding road safety and heritage aspects. Cllr Bell to submit a written version to DCC members ahead of the meeting. |
Cllr Bell |
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| 6. | Appeals | |
| a. | APP/H1705/W/24/3355280 – Locksbridge Farm Cufaude Lane Bramley
Application number 24/00407/PIP – Permission in Principle for 2 no. dwellings with separate car port, bin/cycle store and landscaped garden · This appeal is still awaiting the Planning Inspector’s decision. |
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| b. | APP/H1705/W/25/3360191 – Locksbridge Farm Cufaude Lane Bramley
Application number 24/01966/PIP – Permission in Principle for the residential development of 1 no. dwelling (Class C3) · This appeal has been linked with the appeal for the same property detailed above. It is still awaiting the Planning Inspector’s decision. |
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| 7. | Water Issues | |
| · No further information on meeting with Thames Water
· Thames Water has been working with 3West on proposals for Bramley Meadow. Thames Water has stated that the existing network will be unable to cope with the demands of the new development. It should be noted that the figures quoted do not take into account the new houses at Stocks Farm and Bow Brook Farm. Awaiting comments from Bramley PC contact at Thames Water. · Scheduled November 2025 upgrade to the existing system has been delayed until at least May 2026. |
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| 8. | Local Plan Update | |
| · The allocation for Bramley for the next period of the plan will be 85, but this will drop to 25 if Bow Brook Farm is approved. Cllr Tomblin noted that this does not seem in line with what has been allocated to other nearby parishes with similar issues with development. He is questioning this at Borough Council level. | ||
| 9. | Neighbourhood Plan | |
| No update at present. | ||
| 10. | Date of Next Meeting | |
| The next Planning Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 14th October 2025, to be held at the Bramley Room at Bramley Village Hall.
Meeting closed at 8.56pm. |
Planning Summary
Approvals/Refusals*
| 1. | 25/01494/HSE – Sherley Sherfield Road Bramley
Alterations to roof (Hip to Gable) and internal alterations to include additional living space at first floor level. |
Granted
No objection |
| 2. | 25/01589/LDPO – 56 Moat Close Bramley
Certificate of lawful development for the proposed erection of a single storey rear extension |
Granted
No objection |
| 3. | 25/01645/ENSC – Land At Bramley Meadows Folly Lane Bramley
Request for Screening Opinion for proposed residential development of circa 650 dwellings, Local Centre, Primary School, Commercial Land and Country Park together with associated servicing facilities, parking, open space and landscaping |
EIA required
EIA requested |
| 4. | 25/01604/HSE – Stocks Farm House The Street Bramley
Erection of orangery extension to rear elevation |
Granted
No objection |
| 5. | 25/01605/LBC – Stocks Farm House The Street Bramley
Erection of orangery extension to rear elevation |
Granted
No objection |
| 6. | 25/01771/VLA – Land At Silchester Road Silchester Road
Request for variation of a S106 agreement attached to 22/03224/ROC to provide two shared ownership units and three social rented units, one of which is a disabled unit |
Application withdrawn
No objection |
| 7. | T/00357/25/TPO – 7 Pound Close Bramley
G1 – Group of Goat willow/Sycamore: to repollard. |
Granted
Defer to Tree Officer |
Pending Applications*
| 1. | 20/03204/VLA – Land At Minchens Lane Bramley
Variation of Section 106 agreement attached to 14/01075/OUT to enable the transfer of the Equipped play area, northern kick about and southern kick about areas to the existing management company instead of the Parish Council |
No comment as PC has interest in application |
| 2. | 24/01165/OUT – Bow Brook Farm Vyne Road Bramley
Outline planning application for the construction of 50 dwellings with all matters reserved except for access |
Objection |
| 3. | 24/02019/OUT – Land At Goddards Farm Reading Road Sherfield-on-Loddon
Outline planning (including access and strategic landscaping for approval) for up to 130 market and affordable homes, a commercial and/or community building, public open space, off-site highway improvements plus access from Reading Road. |
Objection |
| 4. | 25/00260/VLA – Land At Stocks Farm The Street Bramley
Variation of Section 106 agreement attached to 21/03758/OUT to allow an amendment to the occupation trigger associated with the delivery and availability for use of the equipped play space as part of the development |
No objection |
| 5. | 25/00322/ADV – Land At Stocks Farm The Street Bramley
Proposed non-illuminated signage comprising 2 Flag and pole signs, 1 Fascia Sign and 2 stand alone signs. |
No objection, comments |
| 6. | 24/02924/FUL – Locksbridge Farm Cufaude Lane Bramley
Reinstate existing site access/current building works access to be used as the permanent private residential access and repositioning of outbuilding. Outbuilding to be a garage rather than the previously approved car port (part retrospective). |
Objection |
| 7. | 25/00815/PIP – Beech Farm Lane End Bramley
Application for Permission in Principle for residential development of a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 9 dwellings |
Objection |
| 8. | 25/01019/FUL – Land Frog Lane Little London
Proposed Battery Energy Storage System Facility and Substation Compound including ancillary equipment and infrastructure, together with landscaping and biodiversity enhancements |
Objection |
| 9. | 25/01053/RET – Cufaude Cufaude Lane Bramley
Erection of four no. poles with floodlighting and CCTV cameras and 3 no. poles with CCTV cameras. (retrospective). |
Objection |
| 10. | 25/01291/LBC – Long Barn 1 Razors Farm Doric Avenue Chineham
Installation of 20 no. solar panels on the roof at the rear west facing elevation |
No objection |
| 11. | 25/01575/GPDMA – Minchens Court Minchens Lane Bramley
Application for prior approval of change of use from building used as commercial building to 2no, Class C3 dwellinghouses |
Objection |
| 12. | 25/01609/FUL – Land North East Of Withy Copse And South Of Minchens Lane Bramley
Construction of access track to fishing pond, including car parking and associated works. |
No objection |
| 13. | 25/01829/HSE – 2 Corbel Rise Chineham
Erection of rear single storey extension |
No Objection |
*Objections/no objections listed are the decision of Bramley Parish Council only, and do not reflect any submissions placed by members of the public or other bodies with Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council.
Appendix C – September Finance Statement
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Appendix D – September CIL Statement
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