Lidl retail store at Former Hcc Depot Land Adjoining Cartwright Drive & Southampton Road Titchfield

“Description of Proposal 3.1 The proposal seeks planning permission for the erection of a 2,164 sqm Lidl retail store with a 1,457 sqm sales area, along with 121 car parking spaces, cycle parking, a delivery bay, and alterations to the site access.”

“Access to the site would be taken from Cartwright Drive via a new access point created at the northeastern corner of the site. Car parking would be located to the south and east of the store, providing a total of 121 spaces, including 7 disabled spaces, 2 for electric vehicle charging spaces, as well as 5 spaces for motorcycles. Spaces will also be provided for 12 cycles for customers with additional spaces for staff.”

“Site Description 2.1 The application site comprises an area of open land, triangular in shape, and predominantly laid to hardstanding. The site measures approximately 1.3 ha and is located to the north of St Margaret’s Roundabout, occupying the corner formed by the junction of Southampton Road (A27) and Cartwright Drive.”

“To the southwest, across Southampton Road, is a petrol filling station with an associated convenience store, along with the Kites Croft Business Park and Industrial Estate. To the southeast, across Cartwright Drive, is a hotel and health club.”

“Relevant Planning History 5.1 The site was previously used as a temporary highways’ depot with associated temporary office accommodation. This use has since ceased and all associated structures have been removed. The hardstanding across the central part of the site remains in place.”

“Whilst the proposal conflicts with the site allocation under Policies E1 and E4a, when the development plan is read as a whole, and having regard to material considerations, including retail policy compliance and the identified economic benefits, that conflict is not considered to be determinative. The proposal is therefore considered to accord with the development plan when taken as a whole and with the objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.”

“The site lies within the urban area but outside any defined centre as shown on the Local Plan Policies Map. Nor is the site within the Primary Shopping Area. It is therefore classified as an out-of-centre location. The Lidl proposal is therefore a main town centre use being promoted in an out-of-centre location, meaning that a full assessment under Policy R2 and the NPPF sequential and impact tests is required.”

“The Sequential Test 8.19 Having regard to sequential and impact tests ensures that any proposed main town centre uses which are not in an existing town centre are in the best locations to support the vitality and vibrancy of designated retail centres. As set out above, Policy R2 requires a full sequential test to be carried out demonstrating that there are no sites in the centres or parades that are available, suitable or viable.”

“Recommendation 9.1 Subject to the applicant/owner first entering into a planning obligation pursuant to Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 on terms drafted by the Solicitor to the Council in respect of the following:”

“Biodiversity Net Gain Monitoring vii) To secure a financial contribution for monitoring of any significant on- site BNG.”

“(i) GRANT full planning permission, subject to: -”

“Was voted on and CARRIED. (Voting: 9 in favour; 0 against)”

“(i) GRANT planning permission, subject to: -”

“(ii) Authority DELEGATED to the Head of Planning to: -”