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Agenda item
High Beech Chalet Park, (Adjacent to Chalet no 98), Washington Avenue (HS/FA/22/00993)
A Stanyer (Senior Planning Officer)
Minutes:
Proposal
New one bedroom chalet
Application No
HS/FA/22/00993
Conservation Area
No
Listed Building
No
Public Consultation
Yes – 13 Objections, 1Support
The Senior Planning Officer presented the application for a new one bedroom chalet and there are no updates
A history of planning was given explaining there had been two previous similar applications.
Councillors were shown plans and photographs of the application site.
Councillor Edwards asked the Senior Planning Officer what the limits of the development of the site are and whether the Council could create a plan setting out which parts of the chalet park were designated communal recreational areas that could not be developed that could then be referenced in the case of future applications. The Senior Planning Officer answered that there may be restrictive covenants in place restricting the development of certain areas of the park but as they are legal restrictions and not planning considerations, they wouldn’t be taken into account for the purpose of our assessment. The Planning Service Manager requested an email to investigate the feasibility to create a plan. The Councillors discussed French drains and Cllr Sinden explained these are also known as leaching field.
Councillor Beaver proposed approval of the recommendation, seconded by Councillor Sinden.
RESOLVED (9 votes for, 1 against)
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:
Topographical Survey, 1837 [23] -2, 1837 [23] -1A, 1847 [25] - Site Plan Rev A, Site Plan @scale of 1:500 (Sheet B) dated 22nd July 2023, 22-0576 C10111 Rev A, 22-0601 C10521 Rev A, 22-0601 C10522 Rev A
3.
The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the chalet shall match those detailed on the approved drawings unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
4.
The development shall not be occupied until a bin store has been provided in accordance with approved details which shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and it shall thereafter be retained on the site for that purpose.
5.
The development shall not be occupied until there has been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority a scheme of hard and soft landscaping, which shall include indications of all areas of hardstanding or decking, and all planting on the land including details of those plants to be retained, together with measures for their protection in the course of development. New soft landscaping details shall include planting plans; written specifications (including cultivation and other operations associated with plant and grass establishment); schedules of plants, noting species, plant sizes and proposed numbers/densities where appropriate together with an implementation programme.
6.
All planting seeding or turfing comprised in the approved soft landscaping scheme shall be carried out prior to the occupation of any part of the development, or with the written agreement of the Local Planning Authority, in the first planting and seeding seasons following the occupation of any buildings or the completion of the development, whichever is the sooner. Any trees or plants which within a period of 5 years from the completion of the development die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species, unless the Local Planning Authority gives written consent to any variation.
7.
The foul and surface water drainage systems shall be fully installed and fully operational prior to occupation and the systems shall be installed in accordance with details contained in drainage drawing ref: 22-0576 C10111 Rev A and in accordance with the recommendations set out in the flood risk assessment and drainage strategy report prepared by BdR Civil and Structural Engineering Consultants (1847(25)), as already submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority in consultation with the ESCC Lead Local Flood Authority and Southern Water as part of the current application submission. The approved drainage system shall be maintained in good condition throughout the lifetime of the development.
8.
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.
9.
The chalet shall not be occupied between 16th January and 29th February in any given year and it shall not be used to provide permanent residential accommodation at any time unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
10.
The car parking space shown on the approved plan shall be made available for use prior to the occupation of the development hereby permitted and shall thereafter be retained for that use and shall not be used for any purpose other than for the parking of vehicles unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
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 visual appearance in the interest of the amenities of the area.
4.
In order to secure a well planned development.
5.
In the interests of the visual amenity.
6.
In the interests of the visual amenity.
7.
To prevent increased risk of flooding.
8.
To safeguard the amenity of adjoining residents.
9.
In the interest of ensuring a satisfactory standard of accommodation for future occupants due to the inadequate facilities and amenities available on site for permenant residents.
10.
To ensure a satisfactory form of development and to reduce the potential for parking congestion within the site.
Notes to the Applicant
1.
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 paragraph 38 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
2.
The applicant is reminded that, under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended) and the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), it is an offence to: deliberately capture, disturb, injure or kill great crested newts; damage or destroy a breeding or resting place; deliberately obstructing access to a resting or sheltering place. Planning consent for a development does not provide a defence against prosecution under these acts. Should great crested newts be found at any stages of the development works, then all works should cease, and Natural England should be contacted for advice.
More details on the district licensing scheme can be found at www.naturespaceuk.com
Contact details: info@naturespaceuk.com
3.
The applicant is advised that they must ensure the proposed works, hereby approved, do not contravene laws protecting wildlife including the Countryside and Wildlife Act 1981. Where the applicant is in doubt they should contact Natural England on wildlife@naturalengland.org.uk Telephone 020 802 61089 or Environment and Natural Resources on parks@hastings.gov.uk Telephone 01424 451107 prior to commencement of any works.
4.
Hastings Borough Council is working in partnership with Southern Water to identify foul water drains discharging into the surface water sewer system, often referred to as a misconnection that can pollute local watercourses and impact on bathing water quality.
The Local Authority has powers to rectify misconnected drains under section 59 of the Building Act 1984. If your development includes new or changes to existing drainage connections, you must ensure that it discharges to the correct sewer system. For more advice on misconnections please visit:
http://www.connectright.org.uk/water-pollution
5.
Southern Water requires a formal application for a connection to the public foul sewer to be made by the applicant or developer. To make an application visit Southern Water's Get Connected service: developerservices.southernwater.co.uk and please read their New Connections Charging Arrangements documents which are available on their website via the following link: southernwater.co.uk/developing-building/connection-charging-arrangements
6.
The supporting documents make reference to drainage using Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS). Under certain circumstances SuDS will be adopted by Southern Water should this be requested by the developer. Where SuDS form part of a continuous sewer system, and are not an isolated end of pipe SuDS component, adoption will be considered if such systems comply with the latest Design and Construction Guidance (Appendix C) and CIRIA guidance available here:
water.org.uk/sewerage-sector-guidance-approved-documents/
ciria.org/Memberships/The_SuDS_Manual_C753_Chapters.aspx
7.
Where SuDS rely upon facilities which are not adoptable by sewerage undertakers the applicant will need to ensure that arrangements exist for the long-term maintenance of the SuDS facilities. It is critical that the effectiveness of these systems is maintained in perpetuity. Good management will avoid flooding from the proposed surface water system, which may result in the inundation of the foul sewerage system.
Thus, where a SuDS scheme is to be implemented, the drainage details submitted to the Local Planning Authority should:
- Specify the responsibilities of each party for the implementation of the SuDS scheme.
- Specify a timetable for implementation.
- Provide a management and maintenance plan for the lifetime of the development.
This should include the arrangements for adoption by any public authority or statutory undertaker and any other arrangements to secure the operation of the scheme throughout its lifetime.
8.
It is possible that a sewer now deemed to be public could be crossing the development site. Therefore, should any sewer be found during construction works, an investigation of the sewer will be required to ascertain its ownership before any further works commence on site. For further advice, please contact Southern Water, Southern House, Yeoman Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 3NX (Tel: 0330 303 0119).
Website: southernwater.co.uk or by email at: SouthernWaterPlanning@southernwater.co.uk
9.
The applicant is advised to contact East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service in respect of any improvements required to support the access and egress of fire engines.
Supporting documents:
- MAP_HS_FA_22_00993 High Beach Chalet Park, item 6. PDF 142 KB
- HS-FA-22-00993 High Beech Chalet Park, Washington Avenue, item 6. PDF 185 KB
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