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Agenda and minutes
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Note: The recording of this meeting is available on line at: https://www.hastings.gov.uk/my_council/cm/?video=285991449
Items No. Item Apologies for Absence
Minutes:
Apologies were received from Councillor Bishop.
Declarations of Interest
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The following councillors declared their interests in the minutes as indicated:
Councillor
Minute
Interest
Beaver and Scott
Harrow Lane Playing fields, Harrow Lane, St Leonards on Sea
Personal Interest – Member of East Sussex County Council
Minutes of previous meeting held on 18 July 2018 PDF 142 KB
Minutes:
RESOLVED – that the minutes of the meeting held on 18 July 2018 be approved and signed by the Chair as a true record.
Notification of any additional urgent items
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None
Other Planning Applications
Harrow Lane Playing Fields, Harrow Lane, St. Leonards on Sea PDF 450 KB
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Minutes:
Proposal:
Outline application,(seeking approval of Access) for the erection of 140 residential units (22 no. 4-bed, 61 no. 3-bed, 36 no. 2-bed, 21 no. 1-bed units) of which fifty six are 'affordable homes', public open space, access and landscaping
Application No:
HS/OA/17/00901
Conservation Area:
Listed Building
Public Consultation
No
No
22 letters of objection received
The Planning Services Manager, Mrs Evans, presented this outline application for provision of up to 140 residential dwellings with all matters, other than access, reserved at Harrow Lane Playing Fields, St Leonards-on-Sea.
Members were informed of several updates to the report:-
• 40% affordable housing provision defined as 25% (35 units) affordable rent and 15% (21 units) being shared ownership – to be included within the s106
• 1 additional objection on basis of loss of green amenity space, traffic impacts and lack of social infrastructure – covered in report.
The Principal Planning Officer, Mr Arthurs, explained that the committee would only discuss access, with all other matters being reserved. He stated that the site had previously been a playing field for football, but had been decommissioned since 2011 and then marked for a residential area. It was noted that there would be a retention of trees, adding to the ecological strength of the area, and plan through planting around the edge of the site. It was stated that the entrance to the site had a very strong entrance and gateway on to the site, with greenspace throughout it.
Members were shown plans, photographs and elevations of the application site.
CouncillorScott proposed a motion to defer the decision whilst the officers sought clarity from East Sussex County Council on the consideration of a junction out of the site. This was seconded by Councillor Beaver.
RESOLVED – by (7 votes for, 0 votes against with 2 abstentions) that:- application is deferred to seek clarification on the use of a mini roundabout at the entrance to the site or other options for access into the site. The application will be taken to the next available planning committee after clarification on these points is received.
80 Queens Road, Hastings PDF 460 KB
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Proposal:
Change of use of the property to a Micropub (A4) and stationing of chiller unit on rear flat roof
Application No:
HS/FA/18/00423
Conservation Area:
Listed Building
Public Consultation
No
No
5 letters of objection received and 17 letters of support
received.
The Planning Services Manager, Mrs Evans, presented this application for the Change of use of the property to a Micropub (A4) and stationing of chiller unit on rear flat roof at 80 Queens Road, Hastings.
The Planning Services Manager explained that whilst Environmental Health had not suggested a condition for soundproofing, such a condition had been added anyway, to make sure living conditions for neighbouring residential properties were not affected.
Councillor Scott raised concerns about the cumulative waste from used cigarettes on the street outside the property, and suggested that an informative for a place to dispose of cigarettes in the establishment be had.
Members were informed of several updates to the report:-
Members were shown plans, photographs and elevations of the application site.
Councillor Judy Rogers, Ward Councillor for Castle ward spoke in support of the application and supported the recommendation to approve this application. She stated that Queens Road was an area that was depressed, but was making many changes recently, with the opening of many independent businesses. She noted that the establishment would be selling craft beers, and predicted to hold only a maximum of 50 people. She noted that this would lead to a good social hub for people in the area to go and enjoy a drink, and would add to Queens Road in a positive way, putting an unused property in to use.
Councillor Edwards proposed a motion to approve the application as set out in the resolution below. This was seconded by Councillor Beaver.
RESOLVED – (Unanimously) that the application be approved subject to conditions and an additional informative note.
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:
Unnumbered Site Location Plan, Existing Floor Plan, Proposed Floor Plan and Proposed Roof Plan
3.
The first floor shall not be used by any customers until details of the noise insulation to be fitted to the party walls has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details prior to the use of the first floor by any customers.
4.
The premises shall not be open to customers, or food preparation undertaken, except between the following hours:-
Monday to Sunday and on Bank Holidays - 12pm to 11pm.
All clearing, cleaning and any other work associated with the approved use shall not be undertaken outside of the following hours: -
8am to 12pm Monday to Sunday and on Bank Holidays.
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6.
No more than 5 customers from the micro pub shall go ... view the full minutes text for item 62.
Planning Appeals and Delegated Decisions PDF 125 KB
Minutes:
The Planning Services Manager reported that one planning appeal had been received and one had been dismissed. She also reported on the number of delegated decisions.
All matters had arisen between 9 July 2018 and 2 August 2018.
The report was noted.
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