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Agenda and minutes
Venue: Council Chamber, Muriel Matters House, Breeds Place, Hastings, TN34 3UY. Please enter the building via the Tourist Information Centre entrance.
Contact: Coral Harding on 01424 451764 email: charding@hastings.gov.uk
Note: The recording of this meeting is available online at: (Part 1) https://www.hastings.gov.uk/my_council/cm/?video=323688531 (Part 2) https://www.hastings.gov.uk/my_council/cm/?video=323689229
Items No. Item Apologies for Absence
Minutes:
None
Declarations of Interest
Minutes:
Councillor
Item
Interest
Beaver
5a & 6a - Hastings Pier, White Rock
Personal - Agent is a ward resident and is known to him.
Beaver
Anything relating to ESCC
Highways
Personal – East Sussex County Councillor
Webb
5a & 6a - Hastings Pier, White Rock
Prejudicial – Known the agent for a long-time and agent helping to organise an event
Webb
Anything relating to ESCC
Highways
Personal – East Sussex County Councillor
Scott
Anything relating to ESCC
Highways
Personal – East Sussex County Councillor
O’Callaghan
5a & 6a - Hastings Pier, White Rock
Personal – Knows the agent from events
Marlow-Eastwood
6b - 5 The Green
Prejudicial - Lives near the property
Beaver
5c - 16 Dunclutha Road
Personal – Brother has a stove fitting business
Minutes of previous meeting PDF 125 KB
Minutes:
RESOLVED – that the minutes of the meeting held on 6th February 2019 be approved by the Chair as a true record.
Notification of any additional urgent items
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None.
Planning applications attracting a petition
Hastings Pier, White Rock (HS/FA/18/00900) PDF 311 KB
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Proposal
Erection of five kiosks for retail use for a period of 5 years (part retrospective)
Application No.
HS/FA/18/00900
Conservation area
YES - Eversfield Place
Listed building
YES
Public consultation
YES – 72 letters of objection, 7 letters of support and 1 petition of objection received.
Councillor Webb was absent from the Chamber during debate and voting on this item due to a prejudicial interest.
The Principal Planning Officer, Mrs Wood, presented the planning application for the erection of five kiosks for retail use for a period of 5 years. One kiosk is already in place near the entrance to the Pier.Shed type 1 measures 6m x 10m, extending to 2.6m in height at the ridge of the pitch roof. Shed type 2 measures 5m x 5m and is slightly lower in height, also 2.6m in height.
4 of the larger sheds are proposed, and 1 of the smaller sheds. 3 of the larger sheds are sited towards the eastern boundary of the Pier at its northern end. The remaining larger shed will be located to the west of the entrance, closest to the promenade. The smaller shed will sit centrally between this, and the other large shed adjacent to the eastern boundary, close to the Pier entrance. The sheds are made of wood with timber framed windows.
Councillors were shown plans, photographs and elevations of the application site.
The Principal Planning Officer informed the Committee that a further 7 letters of objection had been received since the publication of the agenda and that written confirmation has been received from Historic England that their original comments still stand and they do not object to the application.
It was noted that Historic England has updated their listing for the Pier but this only adds explanation. The Pier remains Grade II listed and the reason for this, namely the sub-structure, has not changed.
The Principal Planning Officer advised of updated plan numbers as one had been superseded. Amended condition 4 to remove details of fixing as the sheds were freestanding and include door details. Additional condition 6 to require the removal of the sheds at the end of the 5 year period. She also added that an additional informative had been added regarding a Conservation Management Plan. These conditions will however, be renumbered on the final decision notice – the condition requiring the shed to be removed will be the first condition.
The petitioner, Mr Wilkins, was present and spoke against the application. He stated that Hastings Pier is unique and award winning. Mr Wilkins informed the Committee that sufficient information has not been provided on how the kiosks will be used, how they will impact local amenities, and how the supply of utilities will impact the listed structure. He stated that it was good practice for a condition requiring removal of the temporary structure at the end of the period. There were glaring issues with the application – no condition regarding lighting, opening times, He said there were a high ... view the full minutes text for item 110a
Hastings Pier, White Rock (HS/LB/18/00732) PDF 311 KB
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The Chair brought this item forward for discussion.
Proposal
Listed Building Consent (part retention) for the siting of 5 no temporary kiosks for retail use, for a period of 5 years
Application No.
HS/LB/18/00732
Conservation area
YES - Eversfield Place
Listed building
Grade II
Public consultation
YES – 67 letters of objection and 3 letters of support received.
The Principal Planning Officer, Mrs Wood, presented the planning application for Listed Building Consent (part retention) for the siting of 5 no temporary kiosks for retail use, for a period of 5 years. One kiosk is already in place near the entrance to the Pier.Shed type 1 measures 6m x 10m, extending to 2.6m in height at the ridge of the pitch roof. Shed type 2 measures 5m x 5m and is slightly lower in height, also 2.6m in height.
4 of the larger sheds are proposed, and 1 of the smaller sheds. 3 of the larger sheds are sited towards the eastern boundary of the Pier at its northern end. The remaining larger shed will be located to the west of the entrance, closest to the promenade. The smaller shed will sit centrally between this, and the other large shed adjacent to the eastern boundary, close to the Pier entrance. The sheds are made of wood with timber framed windows.
The Principal Planning Officer informed the Committee that a further 5 letters of objection had been received since the publication of the agenda and that written confirmation has been received from Historic England that their original comments still stand and they do not object to the application. She explained that listed building consents were slightly different
The Principal Planning Officer advised of updated plan numbers as one had been superseded. Amended condition 4 to remove details of fixing as the sheds were freestanding and include door details. Additional condition 6 to require the removal of the sheds at the end of the 5 year period. She also added that an additional informative had been added regarding a Conservation Management Plan.
Councillors were shown plans, photographs and elevations of the application site.
Councillor Davies proposed a motion, seconded by Councillor Beaver, to grant the application as set out in the resolution below.
RESOLVED – (by 8 for, to 1 against) that Listed Building Consent be granted subject to the following conditions:
1. The kiosks hereby approved shall be for a limited period for five years, expiring on 6 March 2024.On or before this date:
a) the buildings and any associated materials and equipment shall be removed from the site;
b) the site on which the kiosks are placed shall be restored to its former use and condition in accordance with the details that have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
2. The works hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:
01, 02, 03, 04 Rev A, 06, 07 Rev A, 08 Rev A.
3. With ... view the full minutes text for item 110b
The Stade Family Amusement Park, The Stade (HS/FA/18/01009) PDF 366 KB
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Proposal
Proposed extensions and refurbishments to main amusement building including raised roof to accommodate additional floor. Increased height and footprint of raised huts behind the main building. Proposed alterations to park and rides, including demolition of existing ghost train building and erection of replacement. Proposed new formalised and landscaped pedestrian footpath from adjacent to shelter to beach front access and enlargement of amusement park to incorporate land where current footpath is located. Proposed new boathouse and jetty.
Application No.
HS/FA/18/01009
Conservation area
YES - Old Town
Listed building
NO
Public consultation
YES – 15 letters of objection and 1 petition of objection received.
The Principal Planning Officer, Mrs Wood, presented the planning application for the proposed extensions and refurbishments to main amusement building including raised roof to accommodate additional floor. Increased height and footprint of raised huts behind the main building. Proposed alterations to park and rides, including demolition of existing ghost train building and erection of replacement. Proposed new formalised and landscaped pedestrian footpath from adjacent to shelter to beach front access and enlargement of amusement park to incorporate land where current footpath is located. Proposed new boathouse and jetty. She explained that this was a duplicate application and that an appeal start date had been received for the duplicate application HS/FA/17/01056.The Committee were informed that 1 further letter of objection had been received since the publication of the agenda.
Councillors were shown plans, photographs and elevations of the application site.
The Principal Planning Officer informed the Committee that a condition stating the path should not be blocked off is not considered necessary as consent would be required from the owner of the land and would unlikely be given. The path is not a public right of way but is used ‘by right’ conferred at the discretion of the owner as opposed to ‘as of right’. Therefore Planning Officers cannot require the path to remain open although this is the clear intention of the application. Therefore the suggested condition does not meet the 6 Government tests and would not be reasonable or necessary.
The Principal Planning Officer confirmed that the right to a view is not a material consideration against which a planning application can be assessed.
The lead petitioner, Ms Scott, was present and spoke against the application. The petitioners believe the Planning Officer’s report does not explain the implications of expanding the enclosed amusement park. 2 applications for certificate of lawful use were refused in 2018 and the public have had no explanation why planners are now recommending approval. There will be little public space left if the application is granted permission and permitted development rights mean further developments could happen. Foreshore Trust deeds grant public right of access to Foreshore Trust land and the Foreshore Trust have suggested the footpath be kept straight but this has not been amended. She stated that the petition was not against the new rides but the removal of the straight path.
The agent, Mr Baker, was present and ... view the full minutes text for item 110c
16 Dunclutha Road (HS/FA/18/01028) PDF 387 KB
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Proposal
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of Planning Permission HS/FA/17/00769 (Render exterior of existing bungalow. New rear extension and deck. Retrospective approval for rear dormer with external boarding finish) - Amendments to height of roof, roof design and addition of flue
Application No.
HS/FA/18/01028
Conservation area
NO
Listed building
NO
Public consultation
YES – 8 letters of objection and 1 petition of objection received
The Principal Planning Officer, Ms Prior, presented the planning application for variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of Planning Permission HS/FA/17/00769 (Render exterior of existing bungalow. New rear extension and deck. Retrospective approval for rear dormer with external boarding finish) - Amendments to height of roof, roof design and addition of flue. The Principal Planning Officer explained that the application followed an enforcement investigation that the development was not being built in accordance with the approved plans. She explained that it was built higher and a flue was installed on the flat extension.
Councillors were shown plans of the previously approved application and plans and photographs of the extension as built on site.
The petitioners were not present to speak.
The applicant, Ms Mulvey, was present and spoke in favour of the application. Ms Mulvey stated that there are many similar conversions on the road. The height as built is approximately 30 centimetres higher than the original plans. This is due to the slope of the site and ensures the internal ceiling height is the same as the kitchen. Insulation, added to meet building regulations, also affected the final design. Ms Mulvey stated that she would be happy to paint the extension roof so it blends in with the surroundings. Ms Muvley informed the Committee that three of the objectors are not residents of the area and that, as her husband has a stove fitting business, she is aware of the regulations in relation to the fitting of the flue.
A question was raised concerning the width of the dormer window. The Principal Planning Officer informed the Committee that the rear dormer is 0.8 metres wider than the original plans and has been included in this application to ensure the entire development is lawful.
Councillors debated the application.
Councillor Beaver proposed a motion, seconded by Councillor Scott, to grant the application as set out in the resolution below.RESOLVED – (Unanimously) that Permission be granted subject to the following conditions:
1. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:
C-00; 01; 03A; 04A (version submitted 11.12.18); 05A version submitted
11.12.18); 06A; 07A version submitted 11.12.18); 09; 09A.
2. Within 6 weeks of the date of this planning approval the flat roof of the extension shall be painted a matt grey colour according to the details submitted. Thereafter the roof shall be maintained as painted in a good condition for the lifetime of the extension unless first otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
3. The proposed decking hereby approved shall not be brought into use ... view the full minutes text for item 110d
Other Planning Applications
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The Committee adjourned at 7.49pm and reconvened at 8pm.
5 The Green (HS/FA/18/00958) PDF 363 KB
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Proposal
Change of use from Care Home (C2) to a large HMO (Sui Generis)
Application No.
HS/FA/18/00958
Conservation area
NO
Listed building
NO
Public consultation
YES – 6 letters of objection and 1 neutral comment received
Councillor Marlow-Eastwood left the Chamber during debate and voting on this item.The Principal Planning Officer, Ms Prior, presented the planning application for Change of use from Care Home (C2) to a large House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Sui Generis).
The Principal Planning Officer informed the Committee that the proposed HMO would consist of 11 bedrooms. All the proposed works are internal and there is plenty of external space for car parking. She explained that there had been concern regarding intensification of HMO’s in the area and that within a 100m buffer zone 2% of properties were HMO’s.
Councillors were shown plans, photographs and elevations of the application site.
Councillors debated the application. A question was raised about adding a condition that the external and internal common ways be kept smart and tidy. In response the Principal Planning Officer informed the Committee that the conditions do call for secure and covered cycle storage facilities to be provided and limit the total occupancy to no more than 15 residents. In addition the applicants HMO licence will be monitored by the Housing Department.
Councillor Scott proposed a motion, seconded by Councillor Edwards, to grant the application as set out in the resolution below.
RESOLVED – (by 8 for, to 1 against) that Full 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:
Original floorplan (submitted 18.11.18); Proposed floorplan (submitted 08.02.19), Parking Plan (submitted 08.02.19).
3. Waste bins and recycling shall at all times (other than early on collection days) be neatly stored in the waste bin area shown on the approved parking layout plan.
4. The use of the property shall at all times operate in accordance with the layout as shown on approved drawing "Proposed - 5 The Green" version submitted 08.02.2019, with no alteration to the number of bedrooms or shared rooms and areas unless first otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.
5. Before the House in Multiple Occupation hereby approved is first occupied details of appropriate on-site provision of secure, covered cycle storage facilities shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved secure, covered cycle storage facilities shall be constructed in accordance with the approved details before the House in Multiple Occupation hereby approved is first occupied and thereafter retained and kept available to occupants of the House in Multiple Occupation at all times.
6. The building shall at no time be occupied by more than 15 residents.
Reasons:
1. This condition is imposed in accordance with the provisions of Section 91 of the Town and Country ... view the full minutes text for item 111a
Ground Floor Offices, Queens Apartments, Robertson Terrace (HS/FA/18/00977) PDF 302 KB
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Proposal
Change of use from B1 (offices) to D1 (Nonresidential
institutions)
Application No.
HS/FA/18/00977
Conservation area
YES - Hastings Town Centre
Listed building
NO
Public consultation
YES – 5 letters of objection and 1 letter of support received
The Principal Planning Officer, Ms Prior, advised that this item has been removed from the agenda as the application has been withdrawn by the applicant on 27th February 2019.
Cave within East Hill behind no 31 Rock a Nore Road (HS/FA/18/01007) PDF 332 KB
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Proposal
Installation of a concrete slab with beam and column and mass fill around a rock column
Application No.
HS/FA/18/01007
Conservation area
YES - Old Town
Listed building
NO
Public consultation
YES
The Principal Planning Officer, Ms Prior, presented the planning application for the installation of a concrete slab with beam and column and mass fill around a rock column. The application is for stabilisation works within a cliff on the East Hill. The works are proposed to provide structural protection and support to the natural rock pillar to reduce the rate of its deterioration.The Committee was advised that an additional informative in relation to bird nesting has been added to ensure that the applicant is aware of the bird nesting season which runs from March to July. She explained that there is separate legislation regarding protected species and the informative is to remind the applicant of this.
Councillors were shown plans, photographs and elevations of the application site. The Principal Planning Officer explained that the base was showing erosion and the works were to protect the cliffs above.
Councillor Scott proposed a motion, with the additional informative, seconded by Councillor Roberts, to grant the application as set out in the resolution below.
RESOLVED – (unanimously) that Full 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:
8247 - WML-00-XX-DR-S-01-P2, Block Plan, Site Location Plan,
Remediation Specification - 02578AE_R_001B_RP_Hastings Cave Spec -
(December 2018), Preliminary Ecological Appraisal - EA/69818 - (December
2018).
2. A full photographic record is to be made before and during the works hereby approved with the documentation being submitted to the Local Planning Authority upon completion of the works.
The record images shall be in colour and be dated and could be as simple
as a series of overlapping images that record the sedimentary structures
(cross-bedding, ripple lamination, soft sediment deformation structures). Each image should include a scale and be linked to a plan showing the location of each image. Each image should also have a coverage of no more than a square metre.
Copies of the images and the plan of their locations are to be provided to Natural England for their records.
3. If the concrete is to be matched to the surrounding exposure in terms of similar texture and colour, a clear level of definition between the existing surface and the concrete should be retained to ensure the stabilization works and bedrock cannot be confused with each other.
Reasons:
1. For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
2. To ensure suitable recording of the geological features.
3. To allow for future recording of the geological features.
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 ... view the full minutes text for item 111c
85-86 Castleham Road (HS/CD/19/00103) PDF 347 KB
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Proposal
Discharge of conditions 10 (Noise Report), 11 (Lighting Scheme), 12 (Acoustic specifications), 13 (Jet washing details) and 14 (Ventilation details) for planning permission HS/FA/18/00777
Application No.
HS/CD/19/00103
Conservation area
NO
Listed building
NO
Public consultation
NO
The Principal Planner, Mrs Wood, presented the application for the discharge of conditions 10 (Noise Report), 11 (Lighting Scheme), 12 (Acoustic specifications), 13 (Jet washing details) and 14 (Ventilation details) for planning permission HS/FA/18/00777. Planning permission was granted by the Planning Committee on 12th December 2018 for the change of use of 85-86 Castleham Road from the Council archive and storage site into the Council’s Direct Service Organisation (DSO) Street Cleaning operational depot.The Committee was informed that the application had been brought to discharge conditions of previous consent given. The noise report has been verified and the noise emissions can be managed so that it is not to the detriment of local residents.
Councillors were shown plans, photographs and elevations of the application site.
The Chair asked if the discharge of condition 13 (jet washing details) excluded bank holidays. The Principal Planning Officer confirmed that the discharge didn’t specify bank holidays but a note can be added to exclude bank holidays. The proposer and the seconder accepted the change to the discharge of conditions.
Councillor Davies proposed a motion, seconded by Councillor Scott, to grant the application as set out in the resolution below.
RESOLVED – (unanimously) that:
Approve the discharge of Conditions 10, 11, 12, 13 (subject to the exclusion of works on Bank Holidays), and 14 of planning permission HS/FA/18/00777
6-8 Pelham Arcade (HS/CD/18/00978) PDF 335 KB
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Proposal
Discharge of condition 4 (methodology statement) and condition 5 (details of roof junction treatment) of Listed Building Consent HS/LB/18/00391
Application No.
HS/CD/18/00978
Conservation area
YES
Listed building
YES GRADE II*
Public consultation
NO Application by Hastings Borough Council on Council owned land
The Principal Planning Officer, Ms Prior, presented the planning application for discharge of condition 4 (methodology statement) and condition 5 (details of roof junction treatment) of Listed Building Consent HS/LB/18/00391. She explained that this was a discharge of conditions application and that the Conservation Officer raised no objection.Councillors were shown plans, photographs and elevations of the application site.
Councillor Beaver proposed a motion, seconded by Councillor Edwards, to grant the application as set out in the resolution below.
RESOLVED – (unanimously) that:
Approve the discharge of conditions 4 & 5 of Listed Building Consent HS/LB/18/00391
Note to the Applicant
1. Consideration should be given to providing an isolation layer between the lead and zinc in the gutters to minimise the possibility of corrosion between the two metals.
Planning Appeals and Delegated Decisions PDF 55 KB
Minutes:
The Principal Planning Officer, Mrs Wood informed the Committee that two planning appeals had been received and none have been dismissed, withdrawn or allowed. Since publication of the report one planning appeal, Barley Lane, had been dismissed.
The report was noted by the Committee.
(The Chair declared the meeting closed at 8.27pm)
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