Parish Council meeting minutes – 18th November 2025

BRAMLEY PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the Meeting of the Council

Date:	Tuesday 18^th November 2025	Time: 7.00pm
Place:	Bramley Room, Bramley Village Hall
Present:	Cllr Tony Durrant (Chair)	Cllr Keith Oborn
	Cllr Chris Flooks	Cllr Jan Wright
	Cllr Sue Howell	Cllr Malcolm Bell
	Cllr Alan Munday
In attendance:	Maxta Thomas (Clerk)	2 members of the public
Apologies:	Cllr Chris Tomblin	Cllr Iain James
	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 21^st October 2025 were proposed by Cllr Howell and seconded by Cllr Oborn and unanimously agreed as being a true record of the meeting. The Chairman duly signed the minutes of the meeting.
3.2	Matters arising
	· None.
3.3	Outstanding actions
	· Cllr Bell wrote to Borough Ward Councillor Tomblin and the BDBC Head of Planning about concerns on sewerage issues. These have been acknowledged, but no further communication has been received. Thames Water contacts have been passed to BDBC.
4	Open Forum
	· A representative from Wilder Bramley thanked the PC for collaborating with Wilder Bramley previously. She brought up the Wilder Bramley Biodiversity Action Plan and whether Bramley PC is going to take it further. Cllr Durrant stated that Bramley PC plans to continue working with Wilder Bramley. Practical measures will take priority over paperwork. · Bramley Green management – a representative from Wilder Bramley raised that the management of Bramley Green needs to be reviewed. Cllr Durrant stated that Bramley PC has reviewed management, and will continue with the current management plan, including the notices on the path during the summer. He noted that Bramley PC also supports wilding measures at Clift Meadow.
5.	County Councillor Report – see appendix A. · Cllr Vaughan has sent in his thanks for the Bramley PC donation to the Poppy Appeal.
6.	Borough Councillor Report · Local Government reorganisation goes to consultation tomorrow. · Local Plan Update Regulation 18 consultation should go live by the end of November. · Cllr Munday asked how Local Government reorganisation will impact the Local Plan Update. Cllr Durrant replied that at the moment, this is unknown, and will depend on how the reorganisation looks once the decision is made. The Government will not be making the decision on the reorganisation until January. · There is some uncertainty on the ownership of some land adjacent to the West of Upper Cufaude Farm site. Cllr Oborn is investigating. · Cllr Durrant noted that the Bramley Meadows land is not currently in the Local Plan Update as a strategic site. This will be reviewed and may change.
7.	Parish Environment
7.1	Bus shelters near Campbell Road roundabout – the Clerk noted an HCC grant scheme for Parish Councils to install or improve bus shelters in the Parish. Bramley PC own three – one at Bramley Green, which is brick built, and two near the Campbell Road roundabout, which are built from wood. These last two might benefit from improvement. Cllr Durrant noted that parishes in receipt in CIL funding may be looked upon less favourably. Cllr Durrant suggested getting a contractor to carry out a survey on the Campbell Road bus stops to see if they are still structurally sound. This was unanimously agreed. Clerk to take forward. It was suggested a bus shelter near the Church might be helpful. Clerk to make enquiries.	*Clerk* *Clerk*
8	Clerk’s report & Administration
8.1	Parish magazine article – Cllr Wright is due to write the article for the February 2026 magazine. Copy is due by 15^th January 2026.	*Cllr Wright*
8.2	Policy Review i. Code of Conduct – the Clerk has circulated this existing Code of Conduct. This remains in line with the BDBC Code of Conduct, which was last updated in 2022. No changes were recommended. Cllr Munday proposed continued adoption of the existing Code of Conduct, Cllr Wright seconded, unanimously agreed. Clerk to update version control and post on website.	*Clerk*
8.3	Engagement of Internal Auditor – the Clerk has circulated details of Do The Numbers Ltd, who is the existing Internal Auditor. The Clerk recommended re-engaging them for the 2025-26 internal audit. After some discussion, Cllr Wright proposed engaging Do The Numbers Ltd as the internal auditor for 2025-26. Cllr Flooks seconded, unanimously agreed. The letter of engagement was duly signed. Clerk to process.	*Clerk*
8.4	Bramley Magazine funding and distribution – Bramley PC has funded the printing and distribution of the Bramley Magazine to Vyne Park residents, at a cost of £1490 for 10 issues. Some limited positive feedback is beginning to be received by the Clerk and some councillors. Cllr Bell proposed continuing funding and distribution of the Bramley Magazine until April 2026, and a further review in March 2026. Cllr Oborn seconded, unanimously agreed. Clerk to let editors know.	*Clerk*
9.	Planning
9.1	New planning applications – Cllr Durrant left the meeting at this point, and rejoined once decisions on planning applications had been taken. Cllr Flooks chaired the planning section.
i.	25/02436/HSE & 25/02437/LBC – Middle Farm The Street Bramley Erection of replacement porch to front; erection of replacement porch to rear with pergola; Increase size of existing aperture to Living room to allow for installation of new doors to rear. Replacement door · The erection of replacement porch to the rear south with a modern flat roofed porch is in no way in keeping with the building. It is of modern design and completely destroys the outline of the grade II listed building. · Looking at the drawing, having an end wall at the end of the Pergola is not in keeping with the house. · Conservation officer to be involved. · Objection as outlined above proposed by Cllr Bell and seconded by Cllr Wright and unanimously agreed. Clerk to take forward.	*Clerk*
ii.	25/02501/ENSC – Land West Of Minchens Lane Bramley Request for a Screening Opinion for residential development of up to 100 no. dwellings, open space, landscaping and servicing COMMENTS – Impact on important views identified in the Neighbourhood Plan Increase traffic impacting C32, particularly adding to the congestion during the regular closing of the railway crossing barriers (their comment about not having a congestion issue in the nearby vicinity is questionable – section 8.2 in the screening matrix document). There are recommendations that residential property should be no closer than 2km to battery farm and large solar panel locations, although in the UK it is decided on a case by case basis, however this development would be close to both the new battery storage facility off Minchens Lane and the Solar Farm. Their comment is minimal noise from the battery site. This is already a problem for residents on Silchester road and residents in St James Park who experience considerable noise from the battery farm. The noise being experienced at present would be intolerable to residents of this development. Water draining from the site will increase the amount of water flowing down into Minchens Lane, increase the impact we saw this year on localised flooding in and around the access to St James Park development. · Sewage – The present proposed upgrades do not take into account any further housing west of the pumping station on Sherfield Road. Lack of capacity. · Transport – This is an isolated site with proposed access onto a narrow village road. The suggestion that there will be pedestrian and cycle connectivity will be impossible without extensive widening of the existing lane which has passing parts for present vehicles using the road. If the suggestion is just a right turn out of the site, this will cause traffic to hit the C32 and there will be even more queuing to cross the railway which has very long downtime for the heavy train schedule. There will be considerable danger to pedestrians using footpaths along Minchens Lane. With the existing housing that has been agreed, Stocks Farm, the highways are at more than planned capacity. · Lack of infrastructure in the village to support any more development. It is a completely isolated site away from the facilities of shops. The present shop on the highway but 100 meters from the railway crossing on the C32 is completely inadequate and with parking on the pavement to access the shop, not only causes a highway problem but can cause queuing of traffic across the railway from the west. Generally goes against the Bramley Neighbourhood Plan Environmental impact assessment is required. Whilst reading the requirements for such an assessment, the developer is ignoring the actual impact this development will have on the Area, mainly Bramley. Full EIA required particularly as several constraints have already been identified by consultees. The motion to request and EIA was proposed by Cllr Munday and seconded by Cllr Wright and unanimously agreed. Clerk to take forward.	*Clerk*
iii.	T/00571/25/TCA – York Cottage Silchester Road Bramley T1 – Yew – Crown reduce by Approx.30% – This will be achieved by removing Approx. 1.5-2m of branch length. Leaving the tree at a final height of Approx. 6m and a lateral spread of Approx. 4m. G1 – Horse Chestnut and Oak on Northern boundary – Crown raise up to 5m – removing secondary growth only. · Defer to tree officer proposed by Cllr Wright, seconded by Cllr Bell and unanimously agreed. Clerk to take forward.	*Clerk*
9.2	Approvals/Refusals – these were noted. The appeals for Locksbridge Farm have both been refused.
9.3	Water issues – see outstanding actions (3.3). Cllr Bell has forwarded details of proposed developments in Bramley to Thames Water senior engineer and is awaiting response. No further update on timescale for upgrade to the main pipe.
9.4	Local Plan Update and Neighbourhood Plan – see Borough Councillor report.
10	Reports
10.1	Allotments and Burial Ground – see appendix A · Tree survey at Grays Meadow booked for early December.
10.2	Village Hall Trust – see appendix A · Nothing further to report.
10.3	Clift Meadow Trust – see appendix A · Nothing further to report.
10.4	Highways/Footpaths · Recent issues with solar farm site traffic were noted. The Clerk and Borough Ward Councillors are all in regular communication on behalf of the community with enforcement officers, Cero Generation, and the contractors. Any infractions of the Traffic Management Plan should be reported to the Clerk, who will pass them on to the relevant authority. · Cllr Howell noted parked traffic in Minchens Lane, which is causing major problems for the surgery. Clerk to report to enforcement officers and Highways. · A ‘No Access’ sign in Sherfield was suggested to help deter solar farm site traffic from coming in from the east – Clerk to make enquiries with Cllr Vaughan and Highways. · The closure of Silchester Road in December was noted.	*Clerk* *Clerk*
10.5	Chairmans Report – nothing to report.
11	Events – Community engagement – ‘What does the Parish Council do for us?’ Information boards, light hearted look, maybe at a weekend, possibly in the New Year. It was agreed that this was a good idea and worth investigating further. Cllr Durrant proposed the idea in principle, Cllr Wright seconded, unanimously agreed. Cllrs Wright and Howell to take forward.	*Cllr Wright / Cllr Howell*

12	Consultation documents requiring consideration
12.1	HCC 2026-27 budget consultation – details have been circulated to all councillors. It was agreed that Bramley PC would not respond, but councillors could respond individually if they wish.
13	Grant Applications
	None.
14	Applications for CIL funding
14.1	CIL Project Update – The Clerk and Chair have met with representatives from each of the community buildings in the Parish to discuss possible CIL projects moving forward. A list has been circulated to all councillors. There are a number of possible projects which may now be feasible due to the recent receipt of substantial CIL funding.
14.2	Bramley Village Hall – new chairs for Frith Room – An application for a CIL grant of £539+VAT has been received. Cllr Bell proposed that the CIL grant be awarded, Cllr Howell seconded, unanimously agreed. Clerk to take forward.	*Clerk*
14.3	Bramley Village Hall – replacement curtain for stage in Main hall – An application for this was expected but has not yet been submitted. Cllr Bell proposed awarding a grant in principle subject to satisfactory quote up to a value of £3500. Cllr Howell seconded, unanimously agreed. Clerk to take forward.	*Clerk*
14.4	Clift Meadow – Path repairs and improvements – the path between the pub and the Pavilion is in severe need of repair and improvement. A quote for the work has been received for £29,607+VAT. Cllr Durrant proposed awarding the CIL grant, Cllr Wright seconded, unanimously agreed. Clerk to take forward.	*Clerk*
14.5	Clift Meadow – tarmacked area in front of buildings – the Clift Meadow Trustees have received a quote for a tarmacked ‘apron’ area to cover the sweep in front of the Pavilion and Brocas Hall. This would make the outside much more versatile, particularly in the summer months. The quote for this work is £28,347. Cllr Oborn proposed awarding the CIL grant, Cllr Flooks seconded, unanimously agreed. Clerk to take forward.	*Clerk*
15	Finance
15.1	Approval of payments (see appendix C) – the Clerk has circulated the list of payments for approval for November 2025. Cllr Flooks proposed and Cllr Munday seconded that the November 2025 payments be approved. Unanimously agreed. Clerk to process.	*Clerk*
15.2	Receipts (see appendix D) These were noted, particularly the receipt of CIL funding of £575,289.
15.3	CIL Income & Expenditure update (see appendix D)
16	Date of Next meeting
	The next full Parish Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 16^th December 2025. The venue is still to be determined, due to the scheduled road closure.
17	Resolution to exclude press and public from items that may require discussion of possible legal and financial proceedings
	None.
18	Confidential Items
	None.

	The meeting closed at 9.10pm.

Appendix A – November Briefing notes

COMMUNITY SPEEDWATCH

SIDs – All 4 SIDs were in operation throughout October.

Recent Local SpeedWatch Activity – 2 manned Deployments were undertaken during October. A total of 10 vehicles were reported to the Police from the 200 vehicles checked – hit rate 5%. Top speed recorded 40 mph.

I have been informed that the Police are issuing letters and paying visits to persistent offenders based on data collected from the camera.

Equipment

Camera – AutoSpeedWatch:

No issues, the camera continues to work well.

New SIDs are working well. All SIDs are now charged by solar.

I have done some trending of the camera data and manned deployment data at the Village hall, (see below). The graph shows the percentage of vehicles exceeding 35mph on a monthly basis. The dotted line is the trend, which is showing a slight decline.

PCC Grant – Maxta has forwarded onto me an application form for a PCC Grant award in support of road safety. I will look at this and see if there is any scope for Speedwatch to submit a grant application. Any grant awarded will be paid direct to the PC.

PCC Equipment Grant – Still awaiting notification from the DPCC regarding the media shoot.

Table 1: Camera Data

The following camera data was downloaded on the 1st of November 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

Month/Year	Verified Speeders =>35mph	Max Speed Recorded	Highest number of offences committed by one vehicle	Fastest Hour	Illegal Vehicles
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
September 2025	1953	52	15	5am	62
October 2025	1585	50	9	5pm	47
Total Verified speeders	34699

The Camera trigger and reporting speed are set at =>35mph. Illegal vehicles = no tax, no Mot, or no Tax and Mot.

Camera statistics for October 2025

Table 2: Speed Indicator Device (SID) DATA October 2025

ALLOTMENTS/BURIAL GROUND

2025 has been quite eventful.

Waiting list – At the time of writing we have 4 vacant plots with 2 people on the waiting list. One is ready to go but the other may wish to take one on at the moment. There has been an article in the latest edition of the Bramley Magazine about the allotments and this may generate some interest, although it is not the best time of year to take on an allotment.

Padlocks – These have been updated with new codes. Instructions for changing the codes are filed so these can be changed more regularly.

St James Park – There are 3 tenants whose plots are not up to standard. They have been contacted but have not yet responded.

It has been noted that the grass divisions on each plot at St James Park are growing and consequently the strips are widening. This means that the actual growing plots are shrinking. One person took responsibility for keeping all the grass mown but he has now left. Clear instructions need to be given to tenants regarding their responsibility in this.

There has been a quotation for the weeding of the paths. There is no easy solution to this and it might mean physically pulling them up. Salt is a natural option for killing them. There are various piles of weeds around the gate (presumably taken from the paths). This is the Parish Council’s responsibility and we need to have a way of removing them.

Gray’s Meadow – There has been a lot of work done to upgrade this area and it is looking much smarter. Two people have given up their plots and these will need re-digging ready for a new tenant. As yet there is no one on the waiting list for any of these.

We are still waiting for the diseased oak tree survey. There are 3 oak trees overhanging the allotments and footpath, with several dead branches and this need looking at urgently as they could be a danger to walkers on the public footpath and allotment holders.

Inspections – These are carried out regularly. Once the phone and software is active it will be much easier to log. Hopefully this will also generate letters which will save time.

Communication. It can be a challenge contacting tenants as few respond to emails. Checks need to be made to make sure we have their correct contact details. If there is no response to 2 emails letters should be sent home, which takes time.

A WhatsApp Group will be a much more effective way of communicating with tenants as very few seem to engage with Facebook and the group will only be for active tenants, making it more secure and private.

Renewals – This year there will be a new contact and tweaks to the Ts and Cs. These will be issued with the renewal notice with the new rent demand.

VILLAGE HALL TRUST

A possibly large honey bee nest in the air conditioning for the Main Hall has been causing problems. This is being looked at as a matter of urgency due the Main Hall being used every day by Little Apples
Fire safety checks were carried out and passed during the Autumn half term.
There are unexpected issues with the roof above the Frith Room, which will need to be addressed in the coming year. This may necessitate a grant application.

CLIFT MEADOW TRUST

Finances are in a good state although the Hall and grounds income only just covers expenditure.
A minimum bank balance of £20,000 was deemed appropriate.
Hoping for CIL finding for new kitchens.
Few minor maintenance issues in hand.
Trees affecting Granary roof to be cut back (completed)
Firework display a resounding success and should give CMT £4,250
investigate a storage facility for leftover stock from event.
Clift tree planting on 22 Nov @ 10:30, and the memorial bench has been refurbished.
Christmas tree lighting up 5 Dec from 17:30.

BOROUGH COUNCILLOR REPORT

No written report received.

COUNTY COUNCILLOR REPORT

Highways Information

MAJOR M27 CLOSURE – PLAN AHEAD THIS CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR

If you’re travelling over the festive period, please take note of the dates for the closure of the motorway between Southampton and Portsmouth:

The **M27 will be fully closed in both directions between Junctions 9 (Whiteley) and 11 (Fareham)** from **8pm on 24 December 2025 until 4am on Sunday 4 January 2026**.

This closure is essential to install a brand-new four-lane underpass using an innovative engineering technique that avoids months of disruption later. But it does mean **serious delays are expected** if you don’t plan ahead.

**What you need to know:**

– Full closure J9–J11 in both directions.

– Diversion via the A27 (expect heavy traffic, especially 10am–4pm daily).

– Exit available: westbound at J11 (Fareham/Gosport) and eastbound at J9 (Whiteley/Park Gate).

– No westbound entry at J11 (towards Southampton/A32) and no eastbound entry at J9 (towards Portsmouth).

If arranging Christmas and New Year travel please plan your journeys in advance:

Travel outside peak hours

Use alternative routes

Ask yourself if the journey is essential

I know this will cause significant inconvenience, and we thank local communities and road users for their patience while this vital work is carried out. This short closure for the innovative work will save months of additional disruption, lane closures and congestion.

For updates and full details, visit the official Christmas closure webpage:

https://www.hants.gov.uk/transport/M27-junction-10/christmas-closure?utm_source=SAPHybris&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=5342&utm_term=M27%20J10%20-%20Motorway%20Closure%20Update___Link&utm_content=EN

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 –a problem/treehedge
Flooding/drainage issues: https://www.hants.gov.uk/transport/highways/report –a problem/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 –a problem/brokensigns
Faulty street lights: https://www.hants.gov.uk/transport/highways/report –a problem/streetlight
Faded or missing road markings: https://www.hants.gov.uk/transport/highways/report –a problem/road –markings
Problems with rights of way: https://www.hants.gov.uk/landplanningandenvironment/rightsofway/reportaproble m

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.

Parish Council Bus Shelter Grant Scheme

Hampshire County Council has launched a new grant scheme to help Parish Councils replace or refurbish bus shelters – making them more attractive, visible, and welcoming for passengers.

Funded through the Department for Transport’s Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) 2025/26 Bus Grant, this scheme is all about improving local infrastructure and encouraging more people to use public transport.

Who can apply? Parish Councils that own and maintain existing bus shelters.

How much is available? Up to £15,000 per shelter site – for either refurbishment or installation of a new shelter at an existing site.

When to apply? Applications are open now and must be submitted by 28 February 2026. Awards will be made on a rolling basis from early 2026.

Parish Councils will need to provide quotes from commercial suppliers as part of their application.

For more details, including the application form and guidance, visit Hampshire County Council’s website or contact the Passenger Transport Team at: passenger.transport.enquiries@hants.gov.uk

This is a great opportunity to improve local facilities and make bus travel more appealing for residents.

Southern Water hosepipe ban lifted from 31^st October

Southern Water has confirmed that the hosepipe ban is lifted from31st October 2025. Thank you to everyone who played their part in conserving water over the summer months—it really made a difference in protecting our precious chalk streams and keeping supplies flowing.

While restrictions are no longer in place, I’d encourage us all to keep up good water-saving habits where we can. Every drop saved helps build resilience for the future.

2026 County Council Elections

The Times has reported that leaders of the Devolution Priority Programme areas are calling for a further postponement of County Council elections, currently scheduled for May next year.

You can read the article here: https://www.thetimes.com/…/0a601557-49fe-4c0a-b9de…

To be absolutely clear: we have not requested any delay to elections, nor have we had conversations with Government about one.

When we spoke to a Times journalist, we made it clear that Hampshire is not part of any discussion about postponement. we am only aware of the idea through colleagues elsewhere. It is therefore disappointing that the article suggests that we have asked for further postponement.

Our position is straightforward: we have not, and will not, ask for an election postponement.

Ultimately, this is a decision for the Government. Last year’s delay was to enable devolution, which is now substantially complete. It was the Labour Government that subsequently imposed Local Government Reorganisation.

This is their project, their timeline, and their decision as to whether they can deliver what they want with or without elections.

County Councillor Grants

The County Councillor Grant scheme is operating once more, with a lesser amount of £5,000 and new criteria as follows:

Hampshire County Councillor Grants – Updated Criteria (September 2025) – Following a comprehensive review, Hampshire County Council has revised its County Councillor Grants Scheme to reflect budget constraints and improve effectiveness. Key changes include:

Reduced Allocation: Each County Councillor now has an annual grant budget of £5,000, down from £8,000.
Eligibility Restrictions:
- Grants are only available to organisations, not individuals.
- Organisations cannot apply for the same projectin consecutive years.
- Applications must demonstrate community benefit, especially if from religious or statutory bodies.
Funding Limits:
- A maximum of £1,000 per projectis now in place.
- Grants for seasonal or time-specific eventsmust be awarded before the event date.
Transparency and Branding:
- All funded projects must acknowledge County Council supportin promotional materials.
Application Assessment:
- Previous grant awards (from the last two years) will be considered during evaluation.
- Preference may be given to organisations without access to other funding sources.

These changes aim to ensure the scheme remains fair, transparent, and aligned with the Council’s strategic priorities while managing financial pressures.

General Updates from HCC:

Hampshire County Council honours new Aldermen – Two former Hampshire County Councillors have been recognised today with the award of the title of Honorary Alderman, for their distinguished service to the people of Hampshire

Hampshire County Council honours new Aldermen | Hampshire County Council

Consultations to be requested on School and Post-16 Transport Policies – Parents could soon be asked for their views on Hampshire County Council’s School Transport and Post-16 Transport Policies

Consultations to be requested on School and Post-16 Transport Policies | Hampshire County Council

Remember, Remember – stay safe this Bonfire Night – With Bonfire Night just around the corner, Hampshire County Council’s Trading Standards team has issued seasonal safety tips to help everyone to ‘play it safe’ and enjoy the festivities responsibly

Remember, Remember – stay safe this Bonfire Night | Hampshire County Council

Hampshire County Council backs residents to quit smoking this Stoptober – free support available

Quitting smoking isn’t easy, but you don’t have to do it alone. Hampshire County Council is encouraging residents to take part in Stoptober, the national campaign that helps thousands of people each year start living smokefree

Hampshire County Council backs residents to quit smoking this Stoptober – free support available | Hampshire County Council

Hampshire County Council’s Children’s Services recognised in national awards – One of Hampshire County Council’s Children’s Services teams has been recognised as ‘Team of the Year’ at the national Social Worker of the Year Awards

Hampshire County Council’s Children’s Services recognised in national awards | Hampshire County Council

A warm welcome for all – upgrades to Basingstoke Discovery Centre to support residents this winter – Basingstoke residents will soon enjoy an even warmer welcome at their local library thanks to refurbishment works taking place at Basingstoke Discovery Centre next month

A warm welcome for all – upgrades to Basingstoke Discovery Centre to support residents this winter | Hampshire County Council

Hampshire County Council continues to grow SEND provision with more specialist places and inclusive support – Hampshire County Council is continuing its long-term investment in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision, with plans well underway to deliver 1,000 additional specialist school places between 2025 and 2030.This includes a mix of new places in both dedicated special schools and Resourced Provisions (RPs), which are specialist environments based within mainstream schools

Hampshire County Council continues to grow SEND provision with more specialist places and inclusive support | Hampshire County Council

Foster Care – a stepping stone on the journey back home – Could you be part of a child’s journey back home to their family?

Foster care – a stepping-stone on the journey back home | Hampshire County Council

Cllr Rhydian Vaughan MBE

Appendix B – November Planning Summary

Approvals/Refusals*

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

Granted

No objection

25/02158/ROC – Land Adjacent The Street Bramley

Variation of condition (1, 6, 8, 9) of (23/00658/RES Reserved matters application for the erection of 4 dwellings including appearance, landscaping, layout and scale (pursuant to outline planning application 20/01097/OUT) – replacement plans/elevations, landscape plans/schedule and Biodiversity Net Gain

Granted

No objection

25/02243/HSE – 75 Mansard Crescent Chineham

Erection of a two storey side extension to replace existing timber car port and a single storey rear extension.

Granted

No objection

T/00494/25/TCA – The Firs 2 Churchlands Bramley

· T1 & T2 Ash, Mature, multi stemmed trees forming one symbiotic canopy.
Old Coppice trees at boundary line, previously pollard at 8m with 12m extension growth to remove from the pollard points. Re-pollard down to previous points at 8m. Remove all lateral growth to leave as monoliths.

· T3 Box Elder, previously pollard at 6m with 8m of extension growth from the pollard points to remove from the pollard points. Reduce and reshape tree by 1/3 to form a new smaller well-balanced canopy.

· T4 Rowan tree (dead), Dismantle to lowest level.

Works to be carried out in accordance with BS3998(2010), nearest best practice pruning points.

Raise No objection

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.	24/02019/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
3.	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
4.	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
5.	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
6.	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
7.	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
8.	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
9.	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
10.	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	Objection
11.	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 requested
12.	25/02152/HSE – 50 Longbridge Road Bramley Two storey side extension & single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory	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 – November Finance Statement

The November 2025 finance statement can be found by clicking here.

Appendix D – November CIL Statement

The November 2025 CIL Statement can be found by clicking here.