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Agenda and minutes
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Items No. Item Apologies for Absence
Minutes:
The Chief Legal Officer informed the committee that due to the Chair and Vice Chair not being present under rule 53 of part 5 of the constitution that a Chair will have to be elected from the committee for this meeting.
Councillor Beaver was appointed as Chair unanimously.
Apologies received from Councillor Roberts, Councillor Edwards and Councillor O’Callaghan
Declarations of Interest
Minutes:
Councillor
Item
Interest
Cllr Beaver
all
Personal – East Sussex County Councillor
Cllr Sinden
4c
Prejudicial – Has spoken against the application in the past
Cllr Collins
4b
Personal – Is the ward Councillor
Cllr Colins
4c
Prejudicial – Lives near by
Minutes of previous meeting 08/11/23 PDF 161 KB
Minutes:
RESOLVED – that the minutes of the meetings held on 11th November 2023 be approved as a true record.
Planning Applications
Rocklands Private Caravan Park, Rocklands Lane, Hastings (HS/FA/23/00344) PDF 156 KB
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Minutes:
Proposal
Application No
HS/FA/23/00344
Conservation Area
No
Listed Building
No
Public Consultation
Yes (9 Objections)
The Principal Planning Officer presented the application for the erection of 30 ground based solar panels with associated base and electrical cabling (includes renewable energy).
One additional representation had been received, objecting to the application, from a member of the public who had made representations previously, re-iterating the points previously raised, which are addressed in the report.
It was noted that Friends of the Country Park Nature Reserve commented on the application, neither objecting nor supporting. Officers are satisfied they have enough information to assess the proposal.
Councillors were shown plans and photographs of the application site. The Principal Planning Officer explained there would be a hedge screen and dense tree cover directly in front of the proposed area. The solar panels will be in a single row on a former caravan pitch and have a dark anti glare coating.
The panels are 0.9 meters high which is lower than the hedge which screens the area with a condition for the hedge to be retained.
Councillor Collins asked regarding ignition risk. The Planning Officer explained there was no objection from the East Sussex Fire and Rescue or Environmental Health, and that it was not a planning consideration as it was covered by other legislation.
Councillor Sinden asked a question regarding the storage of power. The Principal Planning Officer explained the generators that the solar panels will be connected to are already in situ.
Councillors debated.
Councillor Beaney proposed approval of the recommendation, seconded by Councillor Sinden.
RESOLVED (Unanimously)
Grant Full Planning Permission 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:
21.408/02F, Manufacturers Specification (LONGI)
3.
The existing hedgerow east of the proposed solar panel array, and shown on approved drawing 21.408/02F, shall be retained at all times the solar panels remain in situ and shall be maintained at a minimum height of 1.5m above ground level along the entire eastern side of the application site. Should the hedgerow become damaged, diseased or die it should be replaced within the next planting season at a planted height that is greater than the solar panels.
4.
No development shall take place until temporary protective fences to safeguard the trees and hedges to be retained on the site have been erected in accordance with the current BSI 5837 standards and to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority. All such fences shall be kept in a sound, upright and complete condition until the development has been completed and/or the Local Planning Authority confirm in writing that the works have been sufficiently completed for the fencing to be removed.
5.
All arboricultural measures and/or works shall be carried out ... view the full minutes text for item 4a
40 Norman Road, St Leonards-on-sea (HS/FA/23/00620) PDF 166 KB
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Minutes:
Proposal
Application No
HS/FA/23/00620
Conservation Area
Yes - St. Leonards East
Listed Building
No
Public Consultation
Yes – 27 Objections, 13 Support
The Planning Officer presented the application for a proposed change of use from shop (Class E) to cafe and bar (Class E and Sui Generis) and the installation of two louvered vents within the ground floor rear elevation of building (amended description).
Concerns that full extent of Saturation Zone/various properties have not been included in Risk Assessment Plan. ?Officers and Sussex Police are satisfied that the Risk Assessment Plan is sufficient to be able to understand similar uses in the locality and the impact of the proposed use, this is covered in the committee report.
New concerns have also been raised that not all objection comments have been listed under representations, and condition 2 is not considered proper planning. ?For clarification, additional comments raised by objectors are that the application does not comply with Policy SA4 and the quality and content of the operations management and business plan is considered inadequate. The committee report considers the application against Policy SA4, the operation management and business plan are also discussed in the committee report, and condition 2 is standard condition attached to all planning applications.?
Councillors were shown plans and photographs of the application site. The Planning Officer explained the application site is in the St. Leonards, Centre, Secondary shopping area and Police and Licensing were consulted due to the location and the site is within the area 3 Saturation zone. The proposed opening hours, put forward by the applicant are like that of other businesses which are in close proximity.
The application applies to the ground floor only and it is seeking planning permission for a change of use from the shop to a cafe bar. Consultees, including the police, have raised no objection to this application. Conditions have been attached to the report to protect amenity, including condition four, which prevents live music condition five, which will control the hours of use and condition seven, which will require the submission and approval of a noise, insulation and vibration reduction report prior to commencement.
Councillor Collins asked a question regarding the introduction of a screen The Planning Officer answered there will be no screenings.
Councillor Sinden asked regarding vents at the rear. The Planning Officer answered these will be open vents to get an air flow to the kitchen.
Councillor Beaney asked if the applicant would have to make another application if they wanted to do screenings. The Planning Officer answered that screenings like a cinema would be a change of use. The Planning ... view the full minutes text for item 4b
25 Eversley Road, St Leonards-on-sea (HS/FA/22/00872) PDF 152 KB
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Minutes:
Proposal
Application No
HS/FA/22/00872
Conservation Area
No
Listed Building
No
Public Consultation
Yes 17 objections
Councillor Sinden & Councillor Collins left the Chamber for this item.
There are two updates. The applicant has updated the floor plan in respect of the second-floor in order to correct an error relating to the gable width, which has been adjusted by 0.3 metres- the revised plan number is 060-3-003 REV B. ?The applicant has updated their drainage strategy to include the use of permeable pavers within the areas of hardstanding. ?The update to the drainage strategy does not impact the wording of the drainage conditions 5 and 16.
Councillors were shown plans and photographs of the application site.
The Senior Planning Officer explained the side extension proposed has been designed in the style of the main house with similar proportions and common architectural features. Acoustic fencing is to be added along the top of the existing boundary wall. The Senior Planning Officer explained there has been no objections to the application from consultees and the application has been found to be inline with local plan policy requirements.
There were no questions for the Officer.
Councillors debated.
Councillor Cannan proposed approval of the recommendation, seconded by Councillor Williams.
RESOLVED (Unanimously)
Grant Full Planning Permission subject to the following condition:
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:
040-3-EX-TOPO, 060-3-001 REV A, 060-3-002 REV A, 060-3-003 REV B, 060-3-101 REV B, 060-3-102 REV B, 060-3-004 REV B, 062-3-S1
3.
No development shall take place above ground until samples and details of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the approved development hereby permitted have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.
4.
The development shall not be occupied until refuse storage facilities has been provided within the site in accordance with the details shown on plan ref: 060-3-004 REV B. Once installed, the refuse storage facilities shall hereafter be retained within the site for that purpose.
5.
- Construction of the development shall not commence until details of the proposed means of foul sewerage and surface water disposal/management have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
- Development shall then be carried out in accordance with the details approved under (i) and no occupation of any of the dwellings or flats hereby approved shall occur until those works have been completed.
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(iii) No occupation of any of ... view the full minutes text for item 4c
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