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Agenda and minutes
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Items No. Item Apologies for Absence
Minutes:
Apologies were received from Councillors Scott and Wincott. Absence was noted for Councillor Cartwright.
Declarations of Interest
Minutes:
Councillor
Minute
Interest
Street
4.3 – Rocklands Private Caravan Park, Rocklands Lane, Hastings
Personal – The Council’s representative on the High Weald AONB Joint Advisory Committee – they commented on application.
Minutes of the meeting held on 24 May 2017 and 21 June 2017 PDF 143 KB
Additional documents:
Minutes:
RESOLVED – that the minutes of the meeting held on 24 May 2017 and 21 June 2017 be approved and signed by the Chair as a true record.
Notification of any additional urgent items
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None.
Planning Applications attracting a petition:
Land at Church Street, Hastings PDF 406 KB
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Minutes:
Proposal:
Approval of reserved matters, scale, external appearance of the buildings and the landscaping of the site, following Outline Approval HS/OA/14/00876 – Development of site to provide five dwellings
Application No:
HS/DS/17/00194
Existing Use:
Conservation Area
Listed Building
Public Consultation
Brownfield parcel of land
No
No
319 letters of objection and 1 petition received and
4 letters of support received
The Planning Services Manager, Mrs Evans, presented this report for approval of reserved matters, scale, external appearance of the buildings and the landscaping of the site, following Outline Approval HS/OA/14/00876 – Development of site to provide 5 dwellings. She advised that the ‘background’ of page 4 of the report was slightly incorrect and clarified the details of the application, as above, for the committee.
The site is located to the east of Clifton Road on both sides of Church Street. The surrounding area is predominantly residential with two-storey houses to the north, south and west and one detached property nearby.
Outline planning permission for 5 dwellings was approved in 2014. As part of that assessment, means of access and layout were considered reserving scale, external appearance and landscaping for subsequent consideration as part of a reserved matters application. This application seeks to address the reserved matters (scale, external appearance and landscaping) to enable the development to proceed.
Members were informed of several updates to the report:-
· Since the publication of the Planning Committee Agenda, a late objection from No. 2 Greville Road has raised a concern in relation to the access to the gas box on the side of the property. In response to this, the agent has amended the curtilage of Plot 1 to ensure access is retained. This is secured by condition 7.
· Additional condition 13:
No development shall commence, including demolition, until details regarding the removal of Japanese Knotweed are submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The details shall include method of removal from ground, removal from site and details of infill. The approved development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.
· Additional Informative 7:
It is an offence to plant or cause Japanese knotweed to spread in the wild under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and all waste containing Japanese knotweed comes under the control of Part II of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
Members were shown plans, photographs and elevation drawings of the application site.
The Planning Services Manager advised members that the site is brownfield land as the previous housing was demolished. The site drops from north to south by approximately 7 metres. The site is subject to surface water flooding secured by Condition 6 of Outline Consent HS/OA/14/00876. The site is within 250m of a landfill buffer. Although the site is allocated in the Local Plan, the housing allocation is less due to the exclusion of the triangular piece of land from this site, hence 5 dwellings instead of 6. The application is for 5 two-storey dwellings comprising 2 three-bed semi-detached and 3 two-bed ... view the full minutes text for item 11a
96 Norman Road, St. Leonards on Sea PDF 399 KB
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Minutes:
Proposal:
Installation of replacement kitchen extract duct (Retrospective)
Application No:
HS/FA/17/00100
Existing Use:
Conservation Area
Listed Building
Public Consultation
Takeaway
Yes – St. Leonards East
No
91 letters of objection and 1 petition received.
The Planning Services Manager, Ms Evans, presented this report for the installation of replacement kitchen extract duct (retrospective). She said the site relates to the takeaway business which occupies the ground floor and the basement of the two-storey terrace building. The extraction fan runs from the kitchen and terminates 1.3m above the ridge line to the roof; there are limited views of the extraction fan. The previous extraction fan was damaged and removed as a result of a fire. The application is retrospective following the service of an enforcement notice. She said a number of representations had been received raising concern regarding noise produced by the fan and suggested the first floor window associated with the kitchen of the Chinese takeaway window be closed shut and blocked up. She advised this application was not for the use, but for the extraction duct and whether noise from the duct will be acceptable or not. It is not affected by whether the kitchen windows are open or closed. Enforcement require conditions to ensure the fan is not harmful to residential amenity.
Members were shown plans and photographs of the application site.
Ms Helen Marshall, petitioner, spoke against the application, she said she had no objection to the takeaway being next door. Her concerns related to odour, noise and airborne vibration of the new extraction fan, which had affected her health and wellbeing. She said it was disappointing that the kitchen window could not be conditioned. The window, she said, creates more noise than the fan from the cookers and woks banging. The majority of properties surrounding the site are residential, there are only 2 commercial premises nearby which close at 11am. The true noise levels will be reported in 6 months. She said she was happy for the application to proceed subject to the outcome of the noise report.
The Planning Services Manager referred to the comments made by Ms Marshall. She said the previous extract duct was restricted to 35 decibels and it is conditioned on this application to enable it to operate properly. The ongoing enforcement case has been put to one side while the planning application is being assessed. She confirmed that Enforcement will check whether everything is done correctly and will keep in touch when key things take place during the course of events.
Mr Stuart Rumsey, representing the applicant, spoke in support of the application. He said the takeaway was lawful, the duct was approved in 2006 and it is in the same position as the new one. The former consent stipulated the fan should be 35 decibels and it is proposed the new extraction fan will have the same decibel output.
The Planning Services Manager responded to Mr Rumsey’s comments, she said Environmental Health had no objection regarding odour. The Planning ... view the full minutes text for item 11b
Rocklands Private Caravan Park, Rocklands Lane, Hastings PDF 282 KB
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Minutes:
4.3 Rocklands Private Caravan Park, Rocklands Lane, Hastings
Proposal:
Discharge of Condition 4 (details of the planting scheme and soft landscaping), 6 (archaeological monitoring), 7 (foul and surface water drainage scheme) and 8 (external colour scheme) of Appeal A ref. APP/B1415/C/15/3029007 – (EN/15/00028)
Application No:
HS/CD/16/00655
Existing Use:
Conservation Area
Listed Building
Public Consultation
Caravan Park
No
No
52 letters of objection and 1 petition received.
The Principal Planner, Ms Roots, presented this report for the discharge of condition 4 (details of the planting scheme and soft landscaping), part of condition 6 (archaeological monitoring) and 7 (foul and surface water drainage scheme).
The site is located within the Highway Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), the Hastings Historic Core Archaeological Notification Area (ANA) and Site of Specific Scientific Interest (SSSI) Impact Risk Zone (IRZ).
Public comments received on or after 10July, since the publication of the Planning Committee Agenda:
· Petition and further comments from Save Ecclesbourne Glen Campaign Group received on 12, 14 and 16 July 2017.
· Revised Archaeologist consultation comment received on 19 July 2017
· Revised planting scheme received on 20 July 2017.
Members were informed of several updates to the report:-
· 2nd petition from same petitioner – focuses on discharge of condition 4, the proposed planting scheme. Issues already covered from previous objections
· 3 additional objections from 1 organisation relating to planting scheme and officer report.
· Maintain that report is accurate and clarify that members have opportunity to read all objections and summarised only in officer’s report
· Landscaping conditions requires details to be submitted and approved within 3 months of the date of decision
· Government guidance advises enforcement action to be taken only if unlikely to be granted planning permission
· With this in mind, not considered reasonable or proportionate to take enforcement action on a technical breach of condition until the matter discussed at Committee and a decision reached
· Revised planting plan dated July 2017 - amended details on:
Oak tree planting depths (30cm)
No planting mounds proposed
Removal of section related to gradients and planting of whips (not relevant, and existing soil levels maintained)
· Confirmation from County Archaeologist 14 July that further to amended landscaping plan being received – confirm works are unlikely to disturb any significant archaeological remains
· Amendment to page 39 of agenda (last sentence on page) Refers to situation prior to the inclusion of additional oak trees within the same area as holly whips although Historic England have been consulted on this and raise no objection
· Amended recommendation:
The discharge of conditions 4, 6 and 7 are based on the following information: Planting Schedule & Planting Maintenance and Establishment Specification (The Mayhew Consultancy Ltd, July 2017. Remainder of recommendation as set out in report
Members were shown plans and photographs of the application site.
The Principal Planner advised that Condition 8 (external colour scheme) of Appeal A ref. APP/B1415/C/15/3029007, (EN/15/00028) was discharged through delegated authority on 8 September 2016. Condition 6 was partly discharged at the Planning Committee meeting on 16 ... view the full minutes text for item 11c
Little Acres Farm, Frederick Road, Hastings PDF 436 KB
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Proposal:
Erection of 32 dwellings, formation of vehicular and pedestrian access, parking spaces and associated landscaping (Amended description)
Application No:
HS/FA/17/00003
Existing Use:
Conservation Area:
Listed Building
Public Consultation
Residential
No
No
14 letters of objection and 1 petition received.
This item was deferred at the last meeting held on 21 June 2017, to enable officers to consider the last minute changes made by the applicant and consult with the Council’s Legal Department.
The Planning Services Manager, Ms Evans, presented this report for the erection of 32 dwellings, formation of vehicular and pedestrian access, parking spaces and associated landscaping (amended description).
Since the publication of the Planning Committee Agenda, an additional waste consultation comment was received on 30 June 2017 and uploaded on 17 July 2017.
Members were informed of several updates to the report:-
• Reasons for conditions – no .11
‘In the interests of highway safety’
• Condition 13 should read
‘Development shall not commence until a drainage strategy detailing the proposed means of foul and surface water disposal and a implementation timetable, has been submitted to and approved in writing by, the local planning authority in consultation with the sewerage undertaker. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved scheme and timetable.’
Members were shown plans and photographs of the application site.
The Planning Services Manager, Ms Evans, advised the site is allocated in the Local Plan with the possible net capacity of 29 dwellings. Planning permission was granted in 2010 in outline for 30 residential units. 2011 reserved matters permission was granted relating to an outline consent. In 2015 various conditions were discharged relating to the outline consent. At the last Planning Committee meeting in June, members considered the modifications to the outline consent to remove the requirement for affordable housing. This extant scheme was previously approved, and it is live and is capable of being implemented. One of the key changes is the access road has been shifted up into the site. Furthermore, the applicant has spent time improving the quality of the design of homes more so than the previous application. The scheme also includes a lot more landscaping. The policy requirement for affordable housing is 25%. The viability scheme submitted showed the site was not capable of providing affordable housing. It showed that only £95,000 could be put to affordable housing. That report was assessed independently and the assessment concurred with the viability report, so there are no objections in planning terms on that aspect. The two additional units proposed will result in approximately 10 additional vehicle movements a day. No objections have been received from consultees.
Mr Ingleton, petitioner, spoke against the application, he said development is governed by the Hastings Local Plan 2015 approved by Full Council. The site is allocated for residential development, land west of Frederick Road for 25 dwellings including affordable housing provision for 25%. 32 houses is a 28% increase over the local plan to get an additional 7 houses on the site ... view the full minutes text for item 11d
Other Planning Applications:
Filsham Nurseries, 37 Charles Road West, St. Leonards on Sea PDF 345 KB
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Proposal:
Demolition of existing buildings and ancillary buildings. Erection of 7no residential units, landscape and parking.
Application No:
HS/FA/16/00412
Existing Use:
Conservation Area:
Listed Building
Public Consultation
Redundant garden nursery
No
No
10 letters of objection received
The Principal Planner, Ms Roots, presented this report for demolition of existing buildings and ancillary buildings and the erection of 7 residential units, landscaping and parking.
Members were shown plans and photographs of the application site.
The Principal Planner explained the site was in a residential area characterised by large detached/semi-detached properties with Amherst Tennis Club to the rear. She said the site was overgrown and the buildings were unused and in need of repair, they will be demolished as part of the application. The site is affected by surface water flooding, however these issues have been addressed by the surface water drainage information submitted as part of the application. She said the site area for this application was smaller than the previous application and the number of units reduced from 10 to 7 units. The site is allocated for 9 units in the local plan, but in a slightly different site area.
She explained the alterations to the application:- Plot 1 had been redesigned to be in keeping with the surrounding area and had been reduced from 2 dwellings to 1. The dwellings on Plots 2 & 5 will have a more modern appearance. She said the County Highway Authority confirmed the parking proposed will produce a lot less traffic than the previous scheme. Most of the objections have been overcome.
Councillor Beaver proposed a motion to approve the application as set out in the resolution below. This was seconded by Councillor Rogers.
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:
15.071.010
15.071.011
15.071.020
15.071.021
15.071.032 (Rev B)
15.071.030 (Rev E)
15.071.050 (Rev D)
15.071.051 (Rev D)
15.071.052 (Rev B)
15.071.053 (Rev B)
16-415-TPP (Rev B)
Indicative Landscape Plan 02.06.17
3.
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.
4.
Windows in the upper floor of the east side elevation of Plot 6 shall be obscure glazed with obscure glass to a minimum level of obscurity equivalent to Pilkington Texture Glass Level 3, or similar equivalent and be permanently fixed shut and non-opening below 1.8 metres from finished floor level. Plot 6 shall not be occupied until the obscure glass is installed, and once installed, the windows shall be permanently maintained in that condition;
5.
No part of the development shall be occupied until such time as the vehicular access, vehicle turning space ... view the full minutes text for item 13.
Planning Appeals and Delegated Decisions PDF 44 KB
Minutes:
The Planning Services Manager reported that no planning appeals had been received; dismissed or allowed. She also reported on the number of delegated decisions.
All matters had arisen between 12 June to 7 July 2017.
The report was noted.
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