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Agenda item
Bowling Green Pavilion, Alexandra Park, St. Helens Road, Hastings
Minutes:
Proposal:
Change of use from a ladies changing room to a food and drink kiosk (A1 use).
Application No:
HS/FA/17/00342
Existing Use:
Conservation Area:
Listed Building
Public Consultation
Bowling pavilion
Yes - Blacklands
No
21 letters of objection
The Planning Services Manager, Mrs Evans, presented this report for Change of Use from a ladies changing room to a food and drink kiosk (A1 Use) at Bowling Green Pavillion, Alexandra Park, St. Helens Road, Hastings.
The site comprises a small, single storey bowling green pavilion to serve the Alexandra and Clive Vale Bowls Clubs, situated in the heart of Alexandra Park. Alexandra Park is Council owned land.
It is proposed to change the use of the existing attendant’s room (also used as a ladies changing room) to a food and drink kiosk within an A1 use. The kiosk is to face out from the north-western side of the building facing towards St Helens Road, which runs to the north of the park. The kiosk will sell tea, coffee, soft drinks, ice creams and sandwiches only, and not be used for the cooking of sale of hot food.
External alterations to the building involve the removal of the existing mullions and casements of the existing casement window on the north-western elevation (leaving the frame in situ) and display of new signboards on either side of this opening. A new paved area will form the frontage to the kiosk and railings to match the existing perimeter fencing around the bowling green will be installed at the front of the kiosk providing its enclosure.
Members were informed of an update to the report:-
· 1 additional representation received
Makes comments regarding changing facilities and lack of equipment storage space (already considered)
Note that ladies changing room is an attendants room, used as a ladies changing room
Members were shown plans and photographs of the application site.
Councillor Rogers said she was disappointed the changing room would be lost. She said the main reason it was difficult to encourage girls to take up sport was the lack of changing facilities.
The Planning Services Manager advised that Bowling England did not have a minimum requirement for changing facilities.
Councillor Roberts proposed a motion to approve the application as set out in the resolution below. This was seconded by Councillor Dowling.
RESOLVED – (by 7 votes to 1 against)
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:
SD/573/02D,SD/573/03;
3.
No development shall commence until the following details of materials have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority:
· External block paving
· Perimeter fencing
Development shall be carried out in accordance with the details approved and no occupation of any building approved shall occur until those works have been completed;
4.
The premises shall not be used except between the following hours:-
08.00 - 17.30 Monday - Friday,
08.00 - 18.00 Saturdays,
10.00 - 16.00 Sundays or Bank Holidays.
5.
If at any time the use of the cafe intensifies to include the provision of hot meals and more complex catering a scheme for the fitting of odour control equipment and its sound insulation to the building shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority prior to the use commencing. The odour control equipment and sound insulation shall be maintained thereafter to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and records of cleaning/replacement of filters/fans etc. shall be kept available on the premises for inspection.
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;
3.
To ensure a satisfactory form of development in the interests of the character and amenity of the registered park and wider conservation area;
4.
To safeguard the amenity of nearby residents; and
5.
To safeguard the amenity of nearby residents.
Notes to the Applicant
1.
Failure to comply with any condition imposed on this permission may result in enforcement action without further warning;
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;
3.
The Health and Safety at Work Etc. Act 1974 will apply. The applicant is advised to contact the Environmental Health Division before services, fixtures and fittings are installed for advice on satisfying the requirements of Health and Safety Law;
4.
The Food Safety Act 1990 will apply. The applicant is advised to contact the Environmental Health Division before services, fixtures and fittings are installed to the kitchen and other food rooms/areas for advice on satisfying the requirements of food safety law; and
5.
The Food Business Operator will be required to register the food establishment with the Local Council 28 days prior to opening. The registration form can be found online at https://www.hastings.gov.uk/environmentalhealth/food_safety/businesses/foodpacks/caterers/
Supporting documents:
- MAP_Bowling Green Pavilion, item 24d PDF 385 KB
- Bowling Green Pavillion, Alexandra Park, St Helens Road, Hastings, item 24d PDF 93 KB
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