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Agenda and minutes
Venue: Council Chamber, Aquila House, Breeds Place, Hastings, TN34 3UY
Contact: Emily Horne on 01424 451719 email: ehorne@hastings.gov.uk
Items No. Item Apologies for Absence
Minutes:
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Beaney, Cooke and Rogers. Councillor Clarke was sat in the gallery and observed the meeting as part of his planning training.
Declarations of Interest
Minutes:
The following Councillors declared their interest in the minutes as indicated:
Councillor
Minute
Interest
Dowling and Scott
96.1 - 36 Croft Road, Hastings
Personal – Knows the petitioner Mr Osborne. Member of the same club
Webb
97.2 - 3 North Street
Personal – Knows one of the objectors Mrs Gallini
Scott and Wincott
97.3 - Summerfields Business Centre, Horntye Park
Personal – Member of East Sussex Fire Authority.
Minutes of the meeting held on 20 April 2016 PDF 63 KB
Minutes:
RESOLVED – that the minutes of the meeting held on 20 April 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:
Factory and Premises, 36 Croft Road, Hastings PDF 754 KB
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Proposal:
Retrospective temporary change of use from warehouse (B8) to tile showroom (A1) (amended description)
Application No:
HS/FA/16/00086
Existing Use:
Conservation Area:
Listed Building
Public Consultation
Ancillary area to tile showroom
(use Class A1) - Unauthorized
No
No
15 letters of objection and 1 petition
received
The Planning Services Manager advised of the following updates to the report.
An amendment to the report was noted under the heading ‘Conclusion’. Replace the words ‘it is considered acceptable anf’ with ‘it is considered acceptable and’. An additional informative note Number 4 was added.
A supplementary report containing an amendment to Condition 3 of the officer’s report, was circulated to the Committee and published on the Council’s website prior to the start of the meeting. The words ‘Not at all on Sundays or Bank Holidays’ to be replaced with ‘At no time on Sundays or Bank Holidays’ for consistency. The Planning Services Manager also explained the position regarding permitted development rights.
The petitioner, Mr Raymond Osbourne, was present and spoke against the application. He raised concern regarding the volume of traffic and parking in the area. The applicant was present in the Council Chamber but chose not to address the Planning Committee.
Councillor Wincott proposed a motion to approve the application subject to the amendment of Condition 3 and the addition of Note 4. This was seconded by Councillor Lee.
RESOLVED – (unanimously) that planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:
1.
The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:
TCPS 619A/1, TCPS 619A/2, TCPS 619A/4, TCPS 619A Planning Statement
2.
Deliveries and waste collection to and from the premises shall not take place except between the following hours:-
08:00 to 17:00 Monday - Friday
08:00 to 12:30pm Saturdays, and at no time on Sundays or Bank Holidays.
3.
The premises shall not be used except between the following hours:-
8 am - 5pm Monday - Friday,
8am - 12.30pm Saturdays,
At no time on Sundays or Bank Holidays.
4.
Notwithstanding the provisions of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015, the approved tile show room (A1 retail use) shall be restricted to the area marked on drawing number TCPS 619A/3 only.
5.
The temporary change of use from part B8 to use class A1 shall cease on 1 May 2017. The use class as approved will return back to use class B8 as of 2 May 2017.
Reasons:
1.
For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
2.
To safeguard the amenity of adjoining residents.
3.
In the interests of the amenity of the neighbouring residential occupiers.
4.
In the interests of the amenity of the neighbouring residential occupiers.
5.
To safeguard the amenity of adjoining 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 ... view the full minutes text for item 96a
Planning Applications:
11-15 Sedlescombe Road North, St. Leonards on Sea PDF 778 KB
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Proposal:
Change of use from A1 (Supermarket) to D2 (Bingo Hall) with coffee shop extension, extension to create lobby area, shopfront alterations, canopy & outdoor seating area.
Application No:
HS/FA/16/00040
Existing Use:
Conservation Area:
Listed Building
Public Consultation
Vacant supermarket (A1 retail use)
No
No
7 letters of objection and 1 neutral comment
received
Ms S Roots, Principal Planner presented this report and advised members of an additional condition to be included regarding opening hours (Condition No. 7). Miss Roots explained that objections received were in respect of parking, noise and competition some of which could be addressed by way of condition. An additional informative note Number 6 was added.
A supplementary report containing an additional Condition No. 6 to the officer’s report was circulated to the Planning Committee and published on the Council’s website prior to the start of the meeting.
Councillor Scott proposed a motion to approve the application subject to the addition of Conditions 6 and 7 & a note regarding litter. This was seconded by Councillor Lee.
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:
53-15-100, 53-15-200 A, 53-15-201 B.
3.
No development shall take place above ground until details (including colour) of the materials to be used in canopy hereby permitted as part of the overall development have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.
4.
Noise emitted from the proposed PA system and any other plant equipment as part of the use hereby permitted, when operating at its noisiest, shall not at any time exceed a value of 10dB below the minimum external background noise, at a point 1 metre outside any window of any residential property, unless and until a fixed maximum noise level is approved by the Local Planning Authority.
5.
6.
7.
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.
Prior to the development hereby approved being commenced, a noise report from a suitably qualified professional shall be submitted for written approval of the Local Planning Authority.
The Premises shall not be used except between the following hours :-
08.00 - 12.00 Monday to Saturday
08.00 - 20.00 Sundays and Bank Holidays.
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 ... view the full minutes text for item 97a
3 North Street, St. Leonards on Sea PDF 835 KB
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Proposal:
Change of use of ground floor shop to single private dwelling, single storey rear extension, alterations to front elevation to remove ‘shopfront’ and addition of window at first and second floor. As amended by plan B080.02B received 19.01.2016 (amended description).
Application No:
HS/FA/15/00338
Existing Use:
Conservation Area:
Listed Building
Public Consultation
Vacant unit
Yes – St. Leonards East
No
4 letters of objection received at the time
the report was published and 1 additional
objection was received.
The Planning Services Manager advised that on 19th May 2016 the National Planning Policy Guidance was amended setting out when contributions could not be sought. These circumstances included that contributions could not be sought from developments of 10 units or less and which have a maximum combined gross floor space of no more than 1000sqm. In light of this the Council are unable to seek an affordable housing contribution in relation to this application. The Planning Committee report had been amended and the resolution to grant permission subject to the provision of an off-site affordable housing contribution has been removed. The recommendation is now for approval subject to conditions.
A supplementary report explaining the change to government policy was circulated to the Committee and published on the Council’s website prior to the start of the meeting.
Councillor Beaver proposed a motion to approve the application. This was seconded by Councillor Roberts.
RESOLVED – by (8 votes to 2) 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 materials to be used in the construction of the extension hereby permitted shall be those indicated on the approved plan B080.02B
3.
The new and replacement windows in the front elevation shall be slim-line double glazed units.
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 development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plan: B080.02B.
Reasons:
1.
This condition is imposed in accordance with the provisions of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
2.
To ensure that the finished extension matches the appearance of the existing dwelling.
3.
To ensure that the finished development takes proper account of the character of the surrounding area in its use of materials in the interests of the amenity of the area.
4.
To safeguard the amenity of adjoining residents.
5.
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 permission may result in enforcement action without further warning.
2.
Statement of positive engagement: In dealing with this application Hastings Borough ... view the full minutes text for item 97b
Summerfields Business Centre, Horntye Park, Hastings PDF 290 KB
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Proposal:
Demolition of single storey offices and redevelopment of site for 10 x 3 bed dwellinghouses and 22 x 1 and 2 bed flats, access, parking and landscaping.
Application No:
HS/FA/15/00984
Existing Use:
Conservation Area:
Listed Building
Public Consultation
Vacant Offices (B1)
No
No
2 letters of objection received.
Council Application.
The Planning Services Manager presented a number of updates to the report.
A supplementary report containing an amendment to Condition No. 9 (SUDS) and additional Conditions No. 28 (Site investigation – contaminants) and 29 (Dropped kerb) to the officer’s report, was circulated to the Planning Committee and published on the Council’s website prior to the start of the meeting. The Planning Services Manager showed members various plans and aerial views of the proposed development. The key issue was the loss of employment uses which was considered acceptable in this instance.
Councillor Wincott proposed a motion to approve the application subject to the amendment of Condition 9 and the addition of conditions 28 and 29. This was seconded by Councillor Beaver.
RESOLVED – by (9 votes to 1) that:
A) The Planning Services Manager be authorised to issue planning permission upon completion of an agreement under S106 of the Town and Country Planning Act to secure:
· financial contribution towards upgrade & maintenance of play facilities;
· financial contribution towards the upkeep of Summerfields Woods Local Nature Reserve
· financial contributions to primary schools, libraries and Public Rights of Way; and
· affordable housing
unless it has been conclusively shown that the development would not be viable and it would still be acceptable in planning terms without the identified development contributions. In the event that the Agreement is not completed, or the viability issue not resolved by 25 August 2016 that permission be refused on the grounds that the application does not comply with the relevant policies (policies H3, CI1, EN2, EN3, EN5, EN6, and HN8) of the Hastings Local Plan, The Hastings Planning Strategy 2011-2028 or the Hastings Local Plan, Development Management Plan unless an extension of time has been agreed in writing by the Planning Services Manager in consultation with the Chair and Vice Chair of the Planning Committee.
B) Subject to the above:
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:
12489_00-00-3-3, 12489_00-01-3-4, 12489_05-01-3-3, 12489_00-01-2-1, 12489_B_15_00-2-3,12489_05-01-3-1,12489-SPR-60-01-2_2, 12489-SPR-60-02-2_2,12489_99-01-3-1,12489_99-02-3-1, 12489_20-01-2-3, 12489_B_30_00-2-1
3.
No development shall take place above ground until details of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the buildings hereby permitted have been submitted to/made available on site and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.
4.
No development shall take place until full details of the hard landscape works have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and these works shall be carried out as approved and thereafter retained. ... view the full minutes text for item 97c
Land at and South of Holmhurst St. Mary, The Ridge, St. Leonards on Sea PDF 474 KB
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Proposal:
Redevelopment of land to the south of Holmhurst St Mary of up to 208 units with access off of The Ridge.
Application No:
HS/OA/15/00077
Existing Use:
Conservation Area:
National Planning Policy
Framework
The Hastings Planning Strategy
Hastings Local Plan –
Development Management Plan
Public Consultation
Undeveloped
No
Sections 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11 and 12
DS1, FA1, SC1, SC2, SC3, SC4, SC5,
SC7, EN1, EN2, EN3, EN6, EN7, EN8,
H1, H2, H3, CI1, CI1, T3 and T4
LP1, DM1, DM3, DM4, DM5, DM6, HN1,
HN4, HN7, HN8, HN9, and LRA1
48 letters of objection and 1 petition
received
The Planning Services Manager advised that this application was brought before the Planning Committee in November 2015 where it was resolved to be approved subject to the completion of a Section 106 legal agreement. The legal agreement was required to be completed by 25 May 2016, but the agreement will not be finished by this time. The Council and the applicant have both worked proactively to ensure the agreement is completed soon, but given the extensive requirements and the multiple parties involved more time is required. The application was brought before Planning Committee again to request an extension for the completion of the Section 106 legal agreement until 25th August 2016.
Councillor Dowling proposed a motion to approve the application. This was seconded by Councillor Roberts.
RESOLVED – (by 7 votes to 3) that:
A) The Development Manager be authorised to issue planning permission upon completion of an agreement under S106 of the Town and Country Planning Act to secure:
· a financial contribution towards local highway improvements;
· a Travel Plan and associated auditing contribution;
· the provision, maintenance and management of open space and play provision;
· the maintenance, management and monitoring of trees, protected species and wildlife areas;
· a financial contribution towards Sussex Police and their infrastructure requirements;
· the repair and restoration of the Statue of Queen Anne - a Grade II* Listed Building;
· financial contributions to schools, libraries and Public Rights of Way; and
· affordable housing
unless it has been conclusively shown that the development would not be viable and it would still be acceptable in planning terms without the identified development contributions. In the event that the Agreement is not completed or the viability issue not resolved by 25 August 2016 that permission be refused on the grounds that the application does not comply with the relevant policies (policies H3, CI1, T3, EN3, EN6, EN1, and HN1) of the Hastings Local Plan, The Hastings Planning Strategy 2011-2028 or the Hastings Local Plan, Development Management Plan unless an extension of time has been agreed in writing by the Planning Services Manager in consultation with the Chair and Vice Chair of the Planning Committee.
B) Subject to the above:
1.
Approval of the details of the layout, scale and external appearance of the building(s), and the landscaping of the site (hereinafter called "the reserved matters") shall be obtained from the Local Planning Authority in writing before any development is ... view the full minutes text for item 97d
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Proposal:
To install one KX100 style telephone kiosk
Application No:
HS/TL/16/00090
Existing Use:
Conservation Area
Listed Building
Public Consultation
No existing use
Yes – Kings Road
No
6 letters of objection received
The Planning Services Manager presented this report.
Councillor Roberts proposed a motion to approve the application. This was seconded by Councillor Beaver.
RESOLVED – (by 7 votes to 3) that Prior Approval be given subject to the following conditions:
1.
The development must be completed on or before 30 May 2018.
2.
The development shall be carried out in accordance with the details approved.
Reasons:
1.
In accordance with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015
2.
In accordance with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015.
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 paragraphs 186 and 187 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
2.
Prior to the display of any advertisements on the approved telephone kiosk, you are advised to make sure they are displayed in accordance with the Advertisement Regulations. Planning permission may be required.
Planning Appeals and Delegated Decisions PDF 46 KB
Minutes:
The Planning Services Manager reported that 1 appeal had been dismissed. She also reported on the number of delegated decisions.
All matters had arisen between 11th April to 13th May 2016.
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