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Agenda and minutes
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Items No. Item Apologies for Absence
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Apologies for lateness were received from Councillor Davies
Declarations of Interest
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Councillor
Item
Interest
Beaver, Scott and Webb
Any item that concerns highways
Personal – East Sussex County Councillors
Beaver
5a
Personal – friends owns property in the vicinity
Minutes of previous meeting PDF 107 KB
Minutes:
RESOLVED – that the minutes of the meeting held on 11 September 2019 be approved by the Chair as a true record.
Notification of any additional urgent items
Minutes:
None.
Planning applications attracting a petition
9 Wesley Salmon Close (HS/FA/19/00459) PDF 340 KB
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Proposal
Change of use from C3 (dwelling house) to a mixed use comprising C3 (dwelling house) and A1 (use of utility room for hairdressing).
Application No.
HS/FA/19/00459
Conservation Area
No
Listed Building
No
Public Consultation
Yes – 1 letter of objection, 4 letters of support, 1 petition of support, 1 neutral comment received – Petition of support received contrary to officer’s recommendation
Councillor Davies was not present for the officer’s report so was not able to take part or vote on this item and sat in the public gallery during consideration of this item.
The Planning Services Manager presented the item which was recommended for refusal, she commented that the number of support letters has increased from 4 to 5 and an additional neutral comment has been received since the publication of the agenda.
Councillors were shown plans and photographs of the application site. The Planning Services Manager set out the planning history for the site and explained that a complaint was received in 2018, following which a planning application was submitted. The proposed use introduces business activity, noise disturbance and was not an acceptable use as it was considered to be a harmful change to the character of the area and contrary to guidance in the NPPF.
Christine Crouch was present and spoke on behalf of the Petitioner in support of the application. She commented that she has lived in Wesley Salmon Close for 12 years and was aware of the planning application. Although there is congestion in the immediate area, Wesley Salmon Close is only congested in the evenings, which is outside of the proposed business hours of the application. Turning and manoeuvring is difficult due to the layout of the cul-de-sac which is not signposted as such. A lot of the traffic is people trying to drive through not knowing that it is a cul-de-sac. Around 30 residents have supported this application and believe that parking would not be a problem and the salon has not impacted parking for residents so far. She said that the visitors were considerate of the neighbours and that the applicant’s customers park on the properties driveway and don’t disrupt the area. She commented that she wasn’t even aware that there was a business running until this application.
Councillors asked questions of the petitioner’s nominated speaker.
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Graham Fifield, the applicant’s agent, was present and spoke in favour of the application. He commented that there has been lots of support from local residents for the application and similar applications have been granted before. The business has been running for 17 months and the residents who most of which didn’t realise it was there until a sign went up will have the best knowledge of the impact on the area that the business has. The owner was not aware that she would require planning permission for this. The use that was previously applied for was for a much more in depth salon, in the new application the extent of the dwelling is reduces ... view the full minutes text for item 161.
Other Planning Applications
25 West Hill Road (HS/FA/19/00431) PDF 351 KB
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Proposal
Conversion of upper ground floor and first floor from house to 2 x 2 bed flats. Replacement rear elevation windows, enlargement of two upper ground floor windows and the formation of Juliet balcony with associated door (part-retrospective) (amended description).
Application No.
HS/FA/19/00431
Conservation Area
Yes - Grosvenor Gardens
Listed Building
No
Public Consultation
Yes – 10 letters of objection received
Councillor Davies joined the committee from the start of this item after arriving late.
Councillors were shown plans and photographs of the application site
The Planning Services Manager presented the item and commented that no additional comments have been received. She explained that the application was part retrospective. She stated that many of the houses in the area were converted into flats. Policy HC1 deals with conversion. She stated that the loss of the dwelling to flats had already occurred and that there was no harm to residential amenities.
Councillors commented that they were frustrated that the application is retrospective, and that they should continue to be concerned about retrospective applications in the future.
Councillor Beaver proposed a motion seconded by Councillor Edwards that planning permission be granted 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 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:
114.200A, 114.100B, 114.101, 114.102, 114.110, 114.111, 114.201A,
114.202A, 114.210B and 114.211A
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. Any replacement windows or doors should have white frames.
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.
4. In the interests of the character and amenity of the Grosvenor Gardens Conservation Area.
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 paragraph 38 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
52A Burry Road (HS/FA/19/00357) PDF 463 KB
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Proposal
Proposed demolition of existing building (currently used as a Beauty Salon) and erection of a two storey contemporary dwelling with off street parking (amended design).
Application No.
HS/FA/19/00357
Conservation Area
No
Listed Building
No
Public Consultation
Yes – 6 letters of objection, 1 neutral comment received
Councillors were shown plans and photographs of the application site
The Planning Services Manager presented the item for the demolition of a building and the erection of a 2 storey building, commenting that the only update is that the agent had advised that the site is currently in use but the report says that it is vacant. She commented that there was a smaller footprint than existing. It was considered appropriate in the street scene and was not considered to be harmful.
Councillors asked questions of the Planning Services Manager. She explained that the application was set slightly further forward than before but would have minimal impact on number 52.
Councillor Beaver proposed a motion seconded by Councillor Scott that planning permission be granted 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 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:
19.056/01 B, 19.056/02 C
3. Prior to commencement of development above ground, full details of the proposed external materials to be used in the construction of the development hereby approved are to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall then be carried out in accordance with the approved materials.
4. (i) Prior to commencement of development full details of the proposed means of foul sewerage and surface water disposal/management, including evidence of a 'build over' agreement from Southern Water for any necessary works, are to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
(ii) Development shall then be carried out in accordance with the details approved under (i) and no occupation of any of the dwellings hereby approved shall occur until those works have been completed.
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(iii) No occupation of any of the dwelling hereby approved shall occur until evidence (including photographs) have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority to demonstrate that the necessary drainage infrastructure capacity is now available to adequately service the development.
5. Prior to commencement of development, including any ground works or works of demolition, a Construction Management Plan is to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter the approved Plan shall be implemented and adhered to in full throughout the entire construction period. The Plan shall provide details as appropriate but not be restricted to the following matters:
· The anticipated number, frequency and types of vehicles used during construction,
· The method of access and egress and routeing of ... view the full minutes text for item 164.
Planning Appeals and Delegated Decisions PDF 57 KB
Minutes:
The Planning Services Manager gave an update on planning appeals and delegated decisions.
The report was noted by the Committee.
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