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Agenda and minutes
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Items No. Item Apologies for Absence
Minutes:
Apologies were received from Councillor Rogers.
Declarations of Interest
Minutes:
Councillor
Minute
Interest
Beaver
6a – 2 The Green, St. Leonards on Sea
Personal – Distant relative lives at 45 The Green. They cannot see the site.
Street & Wincott
5a – Land rear of 15-23 Moscow Road, Hastings
Personal – The petitioner, David Hemsley, is a regular attendee to their monthly surgery. They have not discussed the planning application.
Wincott
5a – Land rear of 15-23 Moscow Road, Hastings
Personal – One of the objectors who runs a business in Ore Village is known to him.
Minutes of the meeting held on 16 November 2016 PDF 217 KB
Minutes:
RESOLVED – that the minutes of the meeting held on 16 November 2016 be approved and signed by the Chair as a true record.
Notification of any additional urgent items
Minutes:
None.
Planning Applications attracting a petition:
Land rear of 15-23 Moscow Road, Hastings PDF 462 KB
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Proposal:
Erection of a single storey dwelling (Retrospective as
previously approved (HS/FA/13/00370) not built in
accordance with approved plans) As amended by site
plan received 03.10.2016.
Application No:
HS/FA/16/00531
Existing Use:
Conservation Area
Listed Building
Public Consultation
Development Site
No
No
5 letters of objection; 5 letters of support and
1 petition received.
The Senior Planner, Mrs Meppem, presented this report for an application for a single storey dwelling house at land rear of 15-23 Moscow Road, Hastings. Mrs Meppem explained that development had commenced on an earlier application (HS/FA/13/00370), however some areas of the dwelling had not been built in accordance with the approved plans and as such a further application had been submitted to regularise the development. During the assessment of the application and just prior to the last committee meeting it was establish the plans did not reflect what was built on site and therefore the application was deferred at the last meeting on 16/11/16 to allow amended plans to be submitted and to carry out consultation. A retrospective application was subsequently submitted to address the discrepancies between the approved plans and the development on site. Mrs Meppem advised members the amendments to the application were considered acceptable. Members were shown plans and photographs of the application site.
Mr Hemsley, Petitioner spoke against the application. He accepted that a number of discrepancies had been resolved and asked if the committee would add a condition to any consent restricting the blocking of the access way to other residents. He also asked if the developers could provide a more suitable paint finish.
Mr Ryan Ullah, Applicant, spoke in support of the application. He addressed issues covered by the Petitioner.
Councillor Beaver proposed a motion to approve the application as set out in the resolution below, including the addition of Condition 12. This was seconded by Councillor Scott.
RESOLVED - (unanimously) to grant full planning permission subject to the following conditions:-
1.
Prior to occupation of the development hereby approved a soft landscaping scheme including a planting plan; 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 shall be submitted to and approved in writing by Local Planning Authority. The landscaping shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and maintained thereafter;
2.
All planting seeding or turfing included 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 ... view the full minutes text for item 144a
Planning Applications
2 The Green, St. Leonards on Sea PDF 361 KB
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Proposal:
Change of use from children’s care home (C2) into a HMO of 6 bedrooms, 5 bed-sits and 1 self contained flat plus ancillary storage and office use.
Application No:
HS/FA/16/00609
Existing Use:
Conservation Area:
Listed Building
Public Consultation
Vacant former Children’s care home (C2)
No
No
5 letters of objection received
Senior Planner, Mrs Meppem, presented this report on the change of use from vacant children’s care home (C2) into HMO: comprising 6 bedrooms and 5 bedsits, 1 self-contained flat, ancillary storage and associated office use.
She informed the Committee of an amendment to the report on page 52 of the agenda. The Highway Officer’s comments should read as follows: ‘With this in mind, it is considered that a recommendation for refusal could not be justified in this instance….’ She also said that a late objection from Councillor Cartwright had been received commenting on the car park and HMO which had been addressed in the report. Members were shown plans and photographs of the application site.
After discussion, it was proposed to include an additional informative to state that the applicant is advised that the premises should be managed in a responsible manner at all times.
Councillor Scott proposed a motion to approve the application as set out in the resolution below with the inclusion of the informative. This was seconded by Councillor Wincott.
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 change of use hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans and details: 001, 002-rev 4, 003-rev3, 004, 008 and 009-rev1;
3.
Any external facing bathroom or WC windows shall be obscure glazed and remain as such at all times; and
4.
Prior to occupation, details of the cycle storage and refuse storage shall be provided to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. The storage facilities shall then be provided and retained on site in accordance with these details.
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 safeguard the amenity of adjoining and future residents; and
4.
To ensure a satisfactory standard of development.
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 proposal may be a material change of use to which the Building Regulations 1991 apply and a building regulation submission may be necessary before the change of use takes ... view the full minutes text for item 145a
10 Godwin Road, Hastings PDF 398 KB
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Proposal:
Alterations to property and change of use from three flats to a single dwelling with self contained annexe, provision of first floor balcony & external steps down
to basement and demolition of flat roof garage.
Application No:
HS/FA/16/00727
Existing Use:
Conservation Area:
Listed Building
Public Consultation
Residential
Yes – Tillington Terrace
No
6 letters of objection received from 4 complainants
The Planning Services Manager, Mrs Evans, presented this report for alterations to the property to change back to a single dwelling with 4 bedrooms and 1 self-contained 1 bedroom annexe and the provision of a first floor balcony and external steps to basement and demolition of flat roof garage.
Concerns had been received regarding the proposed balcony to the rear elevation at first floor level, this was not considered to cause unacceptable overlooking. Furthermore, it was considered there would be sufficient parking on site supported by on street parking. Members were advised that the minor external alterations were not considered harmful to the character of the conservation area and that no objection was received from the Conservation Officer. Members were shown plans and photographs of the application site.
Councillor Beaver proposed a motion to approve the application as set out in the resolution below. This was seconded by Councillor Roberts.
1.
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:
01,02 Rev I (version submitted 29.11.16) ,03 Rev G,04 Rev A,05;
3.
The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the extension and alterations hereby permitted shall match those of the existing main building;
4.
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.
5.
The internal doorway at first floor level between the main house and the annexe area shall be retained and shall not be sealed shut or covered over at any time.
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.
In the interests of the visual amenity of the area;
4.
To safeguard the amenity of adjoining residents; and
5.
In order to ensure that the annexe remain subservient to and part of the main house and for reasons of highway safety.
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 ... view the full minutes text for item 145b
Station Plaza, Station Approach, Hastings PDF 393 KB
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Proposal:
Application to modify existing planning obligation – namely Section 106 Agreement relating to Planning Permission HS/FA/06/00983, amendment to Affordable Housing Requirements.
Application No:
HS/LA/16/00344
Existing Use:
Conservation Area:
Listed Building
Public Consultation
Mixed Use
No
No
4 letters of objection received
Principal Planner, Ms Phillips, presented this report for the modification of existing S106 affordable housing obligation attached to planning permission HS/FA/06/00983 for a mixed use development of five new buildings comprising education; health, retail and 103 residential units (30% affordable housing).
A viability statement was submitted as part of the application by the developer, which was subsequently independently assessed by the District Valuer Service. The DVS have concluded that the requirement for affordable housing cannot be viably provided.
Ms Phillips advised that a letter of concern had been received from Mr Jemisonregarding the greenway that had been promised as part of development. She said his letter could not be taken into account, as this application was for the modification of a S106 agreement for affordable housing.
The Chair said that the planning application was submitted in 2006 (HS/FA/06/983) and granted in 2007.
Councillor Wincott proposed a motion to approve the application as set out in the resolution below. This was seconded by Councillor Beaver.
RESOLVED - (unanimously) that the Planning Services Manager be authorised to modify the Agreement under Section 106BA of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to delete the provision for 30%, affordable housing.
Half Man Half Burger, 7 Marine Court, Marina, St. Leonards on Sea PDF 342 KB
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Proposal:
Proposed alterations to external extract ductwork on low level roof over looking undercliff to the North of Marine Court
Application No:
HS/LB/16/00744
Existing Use:
Conservation Area:
Listed Building
Public Consultation
Restaurant
Yes – Burtons’ St. Leonards
No
3 letters of objection received
The Planning Officer, Miss Sargant, presented this report for Listed Building Consent for external extract ductwork on low level roof to the rear of Marine Court.
Work will involve raising the existing brick extract terminal; adding new ducts on either side of the existing brick terminal out through the parapet wall finished with two black matt louvres flush with the wall, and to power coat duct work to match parapet wall.
The corresponding planning application (HS/FA/15/00197) was granted on 12/05/2015.
Councillor Roberts proposed a motion to grant Listed Building Consent as set out in the resolution below. This was seconded by Councillor Clarke.
RESOLVED - (unanimously) that Listed Building Consent be granted subject to the following conditions:-
1.
The work to which this consent relates shall be begun before the expiration of three years beginning with the date on which this consent is granted.
2.
The works hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:
HGSI5 - Location Plan, HGSI5 - Site Plan, P003
Reasons:
1.
This condition is imposed in accordance with the provisions of Section 18 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.
2.
For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
Notes to the Applicant
1.
Failure to comply with any condition imposed on this consent 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.
The reason for granting this consent is:
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National Planning Policy Framework Section 12 applies. The works proposed will not harm the designated heritage asset.
Car Showroom, 323 Bexhill Road, St. Leonards on Sea PDF 345 KB
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Proposal:
Demolition of existing showroom, construction of new showroom and refurbishment of existing workshop
Application No:
HS/FA/16/00258
Existing Use:
Conservation Area:
Listed Building
Public Consultation
Car dealership and workshop (sui generis)
No
No
3 letters of objection received
The Planning Services Manager, Mrs Evans, presented this report for construction of a new car showroom on the junction of Bexhill Road and Bulverhythe Road. Works will involve the demolition of the existing showroom part of the business near the frontage of the site with a replacement showroom extension to the site of the existing workshop building, and refurbishment of existing workshop and rearrangement of the display and parking areas around the site. The extension is single storey.
The Planning Services Manager advised that this application had been submitted because the dealership wants to expand. She stated that the showroom will be re-positioned further back within the site and both the existing and proposed building will not follow the established building line. The floor area will be reduced. Additional concerns regarding the impact on adjoining residents were not considered excessive due to the footpath between the property and site and noise levels associated with the use of the new parking spaces would not be noticeably in excess of the road traffic. Members were shown plans and photographs of the application site.
Councillor Beaver proposed a motion to approve the application as set out in the resolution below. This was seconded by Councillor Edwards.
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:
1546/3A, 1546/4A, 1546/2000D, 1546/2001D, 1546/2002D, 1546/2003A and 1546/2004.
3.
Prior to the commencement of development (including any demolition) a construction management plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The plan shall include measures for the control of environmental impacts of the development during construction. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plan;
4.
i) A detailed site investigation for the presence of contaminants, methane and carbon dioxide in soil shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of construction works on site. Details of the investigation shall be approved by the Local Planning Authority prior to investigative works commencing. Such investigation and assessment should be carried out by suitably qualified personnel in accordance with current Government, Environment Agency and British Standard Guidance. Should any significant risks be identified by such an investigation, a remediation scheme including suitable monitoring and verification methodologies shall be agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority;
ii) The remediation scheme, as agreed by the Local Planning Authority, shall be fully implemented before the development is first occupied. Any variation to the scheme shall be agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority in advance of works being ... view the full minutes text for item 145e
Planning Appeals & Delegated Decisions PDF 49 KB
Minutes:
The Planning Services Manager reported that three planning appeals had been received and one planning appeal had been dismissed and one had been allowed. She also reported on the number of delegated decisions.
All matters had arisen between 7 November to 2 December 2016.
The report was noted.
A recording of this meeting is available to view via the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oy5-mBwBBBo
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