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Agenda and minutes
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Contact: Emily Horne on 01424 451719 email: ehorne@hastings.gov.uk
Note: Due to technical difficulties a recording of this meeting is unavailable.
Items No. Item Apologies for Absence
Minutes:
Apologies were received from Councillor Cartwright.
Declarations of Interest
Minutes:
Councillor
Minute
Interest
Beaver (all Councillors)
179a – 10 Claremont, Hastings
Personal - Correspondent is a former Councillor of Hastings Borough Council
Webb
178a – 35 Tower Road, St. Leonards on Sea (5a) and 145.1 – 10 Claremont, Hastings
Personal – Knows some of the objectors
Minutes of the meeting held on 5 April 2017 PDF 159 KB
Minutes:
RESOLVED – that the minutes of the meeting held on 5 April 2017 be approved and signed by the Chair as a true record.
Notification of any additional urgent items
Minutes:
None.
Planning Applications attracting a petition:
35 Tower Road, St. Leonards on Sea PDF 482 KB
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Proposal:
Construction of thirteen apartments comprising 3 x 1, 8 x 2 and 2 x 3 bedrooms.
Application No:
HS/FA/16/00857
Existing Use:
Conservation Area
Listed Building
Public Consultation
Mixed uses including retail, residential, upholstery,
car sales and car repairs
No
No
18 letters of objection and 1 petition and 1 letter of
support received.
The Principal Planner, Mr Batchelor, presented this report for construction of thirteen units as a mix of 3x1, 8x2 and 2x3 bedrooms and 13 undercroft parking spaces (two of which are disabled parking bays).
Members were informed of an update to the report:-
· Since the publication of the Planning Committee Agenda, an additional representation has been submitted. The representation makes comments on the committee report.
Members were shown plans, photographs and elevation drawings of the application site.
The Principal Planner reminded members that a former application was submitted in 2015 under planning application reference HS/FA/14/00968, for the construction of fourteen apartments comprising 5 x 1, 6 x 2 and 3 x 3 bedrooms. The application was withdrawn on 26th July 2016 due to concerns raised about parking. The redevelopment of the site was supported in principle and the applicant was given advice in respect of parking, design and affordable housing before submitting a further application. The changes to the application include:
· Removal of one residential unit from the ground floor to allow for revised parking, refuse storage and cycle storage.
· The lowering of the proposed building by 1m (compared with the previous application).
· Changes to the layout of some flats.
· The reduction in the size of the building adjacent to 30 St. Peters Road.
· Various elevational changes including the substitution of the mostly rendered façade for a buff white-grey brick.
William Third, petitioner, spoke against the application, he raised concern regarding the forced eviction of the businesses and referred to Policy E1 regarding retention of Employment land. He said that the development of 13 flats will cause loss of amenity, increased number of vehicles, pollution and parking problems over an already stressed area. He said the overall appearance is incompatible with a Victorian terrace and felt that the affordable housing will have a negative impact. He stated that surface water flooding is a regular occurrence and he raised further concern regarding noise and disturbance and congregating youths. He recommended that planning permission be refused.
Mr Third said he would welcome alternative development on site; however the site behind needs light and ventilation.
Jacob Chadwick, the project architect and agent for the application, spoke in support of the application. He said they had addressed the effect of the proposals on Cornfield Terrace following the deferred application. He said he had met with local residents since the application was passed and changed the scheme by lowering the building by 1 metre, amending the garden wall and widening the pavement. The scheme offers 15 parking bays for 13 units, an increase of 3 bays. The site is set back x 2½ times. Having reviewed the scheme he said it ... view the full minutes text for item 178a
Other Planning Applications:
10 Claremont, Hastings PDF 389 KB
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Proposal:
Change of Use from Retail (A1) To Sui-Generis (Private Vehicle Hire Co)
Application No:
HS/FA/16/00860
Existing Use:
Conservation Area:
Listed Building
Public Consultation
Vacant retail unit
Yes - Hastings Town Centre
No
15 letters of objection received.
The Planning Services Manager, Mrs Evans, presented this report for the change of use from retail A1 to Sui-Generis (Private Vehicle Hire Co).
Members were informed of several updates to the report:-
· For clarification, paragraph under the heading Impact on Neighbouring Residential Properties.
· For clarification purposes, the proposed opening house should read as:
05:00 – 00.00 – Sunday-Wednesday
05.00 – 00.00 – Thursday
00.00 – 00.00 – Friday & Saturday
Members were shown plans and photographs of the application site.
The private hire company occupies the basement and ground floor of a three storey building which is located in a commercial section within Hastings Town Centre Conservation Area. There are no proposed alterations to the exterior of the property. Internal changes involve minor alterations to the seating area for waiting customers.
No taxi waiting is proposed outside the premises apart from those picking up customers directly from the internal waiting area. Taxis will be kept at members of staff’s addresses until in use and will run from one customer to the next. The road is restricted by Zone B parking restrictions which extend up until 8pm. The taxis will not have a parking space.
Members discussed the impact of taxis in the area and the temptation to drop off customers outside the premises. The Planning Services Manager suggested that members could grant temporary planning consent if they were so minded.
Councillor Beaver proposed a motion to approve the application as set out in the resolution below. This was seconded by Councillor Rogers.
RESOLVED – (unanimously) that planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:-
1.
The change of use hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission;
2.
The premises shall not be used except between the following hours:-
05:00 - 00:00 - Sunday - Wednesday
05:00 - 00:00 - Thursday
00:00 - 00:00 - Friday & Saturday
3.
Prior to installation, details of any proposed external CCTV cameras and external lighting shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The cameras shall then be installed in accordance with the approved details;
4.
The business shall be operated in accordance with the details set out in the Site Waste Management Plan dated 28.09.2016;
5.
The business shall be operated in accordance with the details set out in the letter dated 10.05.2014 and signed 11.05.2015; and
6.
The change of use hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: Site Location Plan, 16/848A.
Reasons:
1.
This condition is imposed in accordance with the provisions of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990;
2.
To safeguard the amenity of adjoining residents;
3.
In the interests of the visual amenity of the Conservation ... view the full minutes text for item 179a
210 Hillside Road, Hastings PDF 376 KB
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Proposal:
Upper floor bedroom extension over existing single storey addition.
Application No:
HS/FA/17/00050
Existing Use:
Conservation Area:
Listed Building
Public Consultation
Dwellinghouse
No
No
6 letters of objection received
The Planning Services Manager, Mrs Evans, presented this report for an upper floor bedroom extension over existing single storey addition.
Members were shown plans, photographs and elevations of the application site.
The Planning Services Manager explained that a number of objections had been received raising concern regarding overshadowing and loss of light. She explained that the footprint of the extension was as per the existing single storey and that the extension was slightly bigger than that which would be allowed under permitted development. Should the extension be repositioned a further 0.6m (approx.) the development would fall under permitted development and not require planning The report states that a BRE Daylight and Sunlight Assessment was undertaken which confirms that there will not be a harmful loss of light into the building. The Planning Services Manager confirmed the BRE Daylight and sunlight assessment was carried out on the 21st March in accordance with planning guidance.
Councillor Beaver proposed a motion to approve the application as set out in the resolution below. This was seconded by Councillor Scott.
RESOLVED – (unanimously) that planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:-
1.
The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission;
2.
The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:
16-2443-01 - 07 REV A,
3.
With the exception of internal works the building works required to carry out the development allowed by this permission must only be carried out within the following times:-
08.00 - 18.00 Monday to Friday
08.00 - 13.00 on Saturdays
No working on Sundays or Public Holidays.
Reasons:
1.
This condition is imposed in accordance with the provisions of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990;
2.
For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning; and
3.
To safeguard the amenity of adjoining residents.
Notes to the Applicant
1.
Failure to comply with any condition imposed on this permission may result in enforcement action without further warning; and
2.
Statement of positive engagement: In dealing with this application Hastings Borough Council has actively sought to work with the applicant in a positive and proactive manner, in accordance with paragraphs 186 and 187 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
Planning Appeals and Delegated Decisions PDF 48 KB
Minutes:
The Planning Services Manager reported that two planning appeals had been dismissed. She also reported on the number of delegated decisions.
All matters had arisen between 25 March to 12 May 2017.
The report was noted.
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