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Agenda and minutes
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Note: The recording of this meeting is available on line at: Part 1: https://www.hastings.gov.uk/my_council/cm/?video=274886516 and Part 2: https://www.hastings.gov.uk/my_council/cm/?video=274889375
Items No. Item Apologies for Absence
Minutes:
None.
Declarations of Interest
Minutes:
The following councillors declared their interests in the minutes as indicated:
Councillor
Minute
Interest
Beaver
5b – 1 & 2 Wayside, 490 & 492 Sedlescombe Road North, St. Leonards on Sea
Personal Interest – Member of East Sussex County Council
Davies
5a – 12 Beaufort Road and Land to the rear of 4-20 Beaufort Road, St. Leonards on Sea
Prejudicial Interest – Know resident and lead opposition to the development.
Davies
6a - Former Factory Site, Fellows Road, Hastings
Involved in development discussions, met with Developer and some residents prior to appointment to Planning Committee.
Edwards
5b – 1 & 2 Wayside, 490 & 492 Sedlescombe Road North, St. Leonards on Sea
Personal Interest – Acquainted with the applicant, but has not discussed the application.
O’Callaghan
5a – 12 Beaufort Road and Land to the rear of 4-20 Beaufort Road, St. Leonards on Sea
Personal Interest – Ward Councillor – received emails from residents regarding theapplication but did not respond
Scott
5a – 12 Beaufort Road and Land to the rear of 4-20 Beaufort Road, St. Leonards on Sea
Prejudicial Interest – Applicant is a personal friend
Scott
5b – 1 & 2 Wayside, 490 & 492 Sedlescombe Road North, St. Leonards on Sea
Personal Interest – Member of East Sussex County Council. Architectural team have made contribution.
Turner
6a - Former Factory Site, Fellows Road, Hastings
Prejudicial Interest – Involved in development discussions, met with Developer and some residents prior to appointment to Planning Committee.
Minutes of previous meeting held on 4 April 2018 PDF 110 KB
Minutes:
RESOLVED – that the minutes of the meeting held on 4th April 2018 be approved and signed by the Chair as a true record.
Notification of any additional urgent items
Minutes:
None.
Planning applications attracting a petition
12 Beaufort Road and Land to the rear of 4-20 Beaufort Road, St. Leonards on Sea PDF 323 KB
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Proposal:
Outline application with all matters reserved for 3 x 3 bedroom detached and 3 x 4 bedroom detached dwellings with associated parking.
Application No:
HS/OA/17/00558
Conservation Area:
Listed Building
Public Consultation
No
No
24 letters of objection and 1 petition of objection received.
Having raised their prejudicial interests, Councillors Davies and Scott were absent from the Chamber during discussion and voting of this item.
The Senior Planning Officer, Mrs Meppem presented this report for outline application with all matters reserved for 3x3 bedroom detached and 3x4 bedroom detached dwellings with associated parking at 12 Beaufort Road & Land Rear of 4-20 Beaufort Road, St. Leonards on Sea. She explained that this was an outline application. She explained that the site was unallocated within the Local Plan. She explained to members that the Planning Department did not have sufficient information to assess the impact of the development on the protected woodland or Park and were recommending refusal.
Members were informed of several updates to the report:-
Three additional historic planning applications have been added to the site history within the officer report.
· HS/OA/89/00870 – Demolition of 12 Beaufort Road and Erection of 23 houses (originally submitted for 10 houses and 33 flats) – Appeal against non-determination – Appeal Allowed – 02.11.1990
· HS/OA/93/00381 – Erection of 45 Flats (renewal of HS/OA/89/00870) – Granted – 21.10.1993.
· HS/OA/96/00551 – Erection of 45 Flats (renewal of HS/OA/89/00870 & HS/OA/93/00381) – Appeal against non-determination – Appeal Dismissed 19.09.1997.
Members were shown plans and photographs of the application site.
Jane Harrod, petitioner, was present and spoke against the application. She raised concern regarding the close proximity of the development to the reservoir, negative effect on wildlife, drainage, sewage management, effect on parking and environmental impact. She urged the Committee to refuse the application.
David Bailey, applicant, spoke in support of the application, he said he was advised by the Enforcement Officer not to touch the site and to leave the undergrowth. The additional information will be completed when the Planning Officers confirm that he can clear the site.
Councillor Beaver proposed a motion to refuse the application as set out in the resolution below. This was seconded by Councillor Turner.
RESOLVED – (Unanimously) that planning permission be refused subject to the following reasons:-
1.
The proposed development by virtue of its design, scale, bulk and proximity to its boundaries would result in cramped and incongruous form of development that would be out of keeping with, and harmful to, the character of the area and neighbouring residential amenity. The proposal is therefore considered contrary to policy DM1 and DM3 of the Hastings Development Management Plan (2015) and SC1(i) of the Hastings Planning Strategy (2014), along with Paragraphs 58 and 64 of the National Planning Policy Framework and Paragraphs 007 (Reference ID: 26-007-20140306) and 024 (Reference ID: 26-024-20140306) of National Planning Policy Guidance which requires development to promote character in townscape and landscape;
2.
The proposal fails to demonstrate the site's capability of accommodating the level of ... view the full minutes text for item 29a
1 & 2 Wayside, 490 & 492 Sedlescombe Road North, St Leonards on Sea PDF 337 KB
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Proposal:
Proposed 6 No. new build domestic houses.
Application No:
HS/FA/17/00664
Conservation Area:
Listed Building
Public Consultation
No
No
1 letter of objection and 1 petition of objection received.
Application referred to Committee by Councillor Mike
Edwards
The Planning Services Manager presented this report for the demolition of two bungalows and erection of six houses at 1 & 2 Wayside, 490 & 492 Sedlescombe Road North, St. Leonards on Sea
Members were informed of several updates to the report:-
3 further objections have been received raising the following summarised points:
· Amended plans not available on the Council website.
· Impact on wildlife.
· Impact on ecology of a pond at 12 Harlequin Gardens.
· Land contamination.
· Insufficient parking.
· Ground stability.
· Drainage.
· Highways safety.
· Development density too high.
Response to neighbour objections:
· Amended plans were available to view on the Council website from 25 April 2018.
· The application is supported by an ecology report. No evidence of badgers were found on-site. The nearest Great Crested Newt recording is 3 km from the site and there are no known protected species at the pond at 12 Harlequin Gardens. No further surveys have been recommended.
· Highways safety, parking and density have been addressed in the main committee report. ESCC Highways have not objected on highway safety or parking grounds.
· Drainage details are required by condition 3.
· One additional condition is recommended to secure levels prior to start of the development (see below).
· The Council Environmental Health Officer has not raised any objections regarding land contamination. However, a precautionary condition is proposed should contamination be found during the development process (see below).
Additional conditions:
Condition 20
No development shall take place until details of earthworks have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. These details shall include the proposed grading and mounding of land areas including the levels and contours to be formed, showing the relationship of proposed mounding to existing vegetation and surrounding landform. Development shall be carried out only in accordance with the approved details.
Reason: To ensure that construction takes account of the local ground conditions and the sloping nature of the site.
Condition 21
In the event that contamination is found at any time when carrying out the approved development that was not previously identified it must be reported in writing immediately to the Local Planning Authority. A full investigation and risk assessment must then be undertaken, and where necessary, a remediation scheme be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
Reason: To protect those redeveloping the site and any future occupants from potential contamination.
Members were shown plans, photographs and elevations of the application site.
Keith Jenner, representative of the petitioner, was present. He said he wasn’t opposed to the development, but felt the application should consist of 4 houses not 6. He raised concern regarding the density of the site, limited parking, access, impact on pedestrian safety, ecology and drainage.
Mike Edwards, applicant, spoke in support of the application; he said the original ... view the full minutes text for item 29b
Other Planning Applications
Former Factory Site, Fellows Road, Hastings PDF 555 KB
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Proposal:
Proposed comprehensive redevelopment of the site to provide 101 residential dwellings and associated access / car parking, hard and soft landscaping, together with the provision of Open Space.
Application No:
HS/FA/17/01040
Conservation Area:
Listed Building
Public Consultation
No
No
7 letters of objection received and 1 Neutral comment
received.
Having raised their prejudicial interests, Councillors Davies and Turner were absent from the Chamber during discussion and voting of this item.
The Planning Services Manager, Mrs Evans, presented this application for proposed comprehensive redevelopment of the site to provide 101 residential dwellings and associated access / car parking, hard and soft landscaping, together with the provision of Open Space at Former factory site, Fellows Road, Hastings. She explained that this was an allocated site. She explained that the density was 42dph which is higher than the policy. She explained that this was not a maximum density and that density in itself was not a reason for refusal. She stated that the scheme is not considered to give rise to harm. She advised members of a draft change to the NPPF proposing to change the way of calculating the amount of housing each authority should provide over the plan period, increasing densities where possible.
Members were informed of several updates to the report:-
Ashdown Forest ASC, Wealden DC Objection: Work by Consultants, Aecon on behalf of the Council, has been completed regarding impact of development on Ashdown Forest, Lewes Downs and Pevensey Levels SACs. Conclusion was that no additional harm arising from development in Borough of Hastings.
Paragraph 2, page 52 to be amended as play equipment will now be provided off site via a financial contribution to parks Ore Valley Road Playground and Ore Valley Adventure Playground (Bloomgrove Road)
Representations: To clarify for members, a written petition was received on the application but was found not to meet the Council’s requirements and found to be invalid. As such the author of the petition will not have the right to speak at the committee.
Environment Agency Consultee Comment:
No objection subject to condition regarding to protect water sources from contamination. Environmental Health conditions 28-30 already adequately cover this issue so the condition is not to be added. An informative regarding EA advice on contamination will be added.
Highways
Amendment to S106 agreement at request of ESCC to secure a contribution of £5000 for Permanent Traffic Regulation Order for double yellow lines to ensure Fellows Road roundabout is kept clear of parked vehicles. Resolution amended accordingly.
Resolution to be amended to read:-
“A) That the Development Manager be authorised to issue planning permission upon completion of an agreement under S106 of the Town and Country Planning Act to secure:
·A financial contribution towards libraries (£26,563) and local public right of way improvements (£2424);·25% units to be affordable housing (25 units);·A financial contribution towards improving and upgrading local play facilities (approximately £110,600);·A financial contribution of £5,000 to ESCC towards a permanent Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) for double yellow lines to ... view the full minutes text for item 30aPlanning Appeals and Delegated Decisions PDF 131 KB
Minutes:
The Planning Services Manager reported that one planning appeal had been dismissed and one had been allowed. It was also noted that one appeal had been received. She also reported on the number of delegated decisions.
All matters had arisen between 20 March 2018 and 11 May 2018.
The report was noted.
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