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Agenda and minutes
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Items No. Item Apologies for Absence
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None received.
Declarations of Interest
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Councillor
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Interest
Cllr Beaver
5(a), 6(a),(b)
Personal – East Sussex County Councillor
Minutes of previous meeting PDF 422 KB
01/06/22 and 20/07/22
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RESOLVED – that the minutes of the meetings held on 1st June 2022 and 20th July 2022 be approved as a true record
Notification of any additional urgent items
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None received
Planning applications attracting a petition
6 Queens Arcade, Queens Avenue (HS/FA/22/00106) PDF 442 KB
(P Howson, Principal Planning Officer)
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Proposal
Change of use of Unit 6 from shop (Class E) to hot food takeaway (Sui Generis). Install small kitchen (two woks) on ground floor with ordering counter adjoining. Extraction and fresh air make-up ductwork connected to the top of the canopy and exit the building via the first floor and flat roof. Repainting shop front.
Application No
HS/FA/22/00106
Conservation Area
Yes – Hastings Town Centre
Listed Building
No
Public Consultation
Yes – Petition of objection and 41 objections received
490 in support
The Principal Planning Officer presented. Since the report was published two additional letters of support have been received. The Officer’s presentation showed the site location on a map, entrances to Queens Arcade, the proposed plan and the duct work on the roof of the application site. Pictures were shown from windows of the Hastings Stage Studio into Queens Arcade and across the roof top. A picture of the traditional shop front was shown which will remain unaltered other than new signage and repainting. It was explained that the extracted air will expel towards the cinema wall which is approx. 15m from the second floor opening of the Hasting Stage Studio. The report sets out that there would be minimal visual impact upon neighbouring occupiers and any impact from the odours would be mitigated by a high-end extraction system. Impact on highways would also be minimal.
The petitioner, Mr. John Pohlhammer addressed the committee on behalf of the Hastings Stage School. He explained that they have been in Queens Arcade since 1998. He questioned if there should be a change of use from a shop to a takeaway in a Victorian building. The building has a history of fires and there would be an increased risk of fire with a kitchen in the centre of the Victorian arcade. The fresh air for students and teachers using the Hastings Stage School is very important. The main studio windows open onto the flat roof where the extractor will be which was shown in the slides. This was their only source of fresh air. Expensive costumes are stored in Hastings Stage School and will be ruined by the cooking smells. The previous restaurant outside Priory Meadow had extremely strong smells and could be smelt within the main shopping centre. A further concern is the increased vehicular traffic. There is already a lot of traffic which another food establishment will add to.
Councillors asked the petitioner what hours the studio operates. The petitioner answered that Saturdays start at 08:45 and Sundays at 10:00. Weekdays can start at 14:00 for private lessons.
The applicant, Mr Nathapon Wongtreenatrkoon addressed the committee in support of the application. After the previous Thai takeaway closed during covid he spoke with the head chief regarding started a new business. The applicant explained a lot of money will be invested into a state of the art extractor fan. The air will go through three filters before it is extracted and the sound from the extractor will be minimal. The ... view the full minutes text for item 366.
Other Planning Applications
Mission Church (St Annes), 11 Chambers Road (HS/FA/22/00028) PDF 506 KB
(E Meppem, Senior Planning Officer)
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Proposal
Demolition of redundant church and erection of 5 dwellings with on-site parking.
Application No
HS/FA/22/00028
Conservation Area
No
Listed Building
No
Public Consultation
Yes – 17 objections received, 10 in support
The Senior Planning Officer presented. Four further letters of objection have been received with no new matters raised. There have been comments received from the Conservation Officer that Alternative uses for the building should be sought as a priority rather than the demolition of. The new builds are of insufficient design quality to make a positive contribution to the area. The Conservation Officer has raised an objection and requested a further reason for refusal to be added. This would be a fourth reason. This refusal reason is that the proposed demolition of the church building to facilitate the development would result in the loss of a building of local architectural and communal significance which has been identified as an undesignated heritage asset. The loss of this asset has not been clearly and convincingly justified, and there are opposed replacement buildings are of insufficient quality to make a positive contribution. The comments from the Conservation Officer were received late and not in the original report.
The Senior Planning Officer advised that the agent had that the use of the site as a gym is only temporary and they therefore requested that the loss of the Community facility be reconsidered. Paragraph 187 of the NPPF is clear that a place of worship is also considered to be a community facility. Therefore, this reason for refusal is retained.
Slides were shown showing photographs of the proposed site, aerial views and views from Chambers Road. The site makes a positive contribution to the street scene and provides a level of greenery in a highly developed area.
The scheme has a recommendation for refusal. The main concerns are the loss of a non-designated heritage asset, the design of the proposal and the loss of the green bank and break in the street scene. There is also a lack of sufficient collection points for waste and recycling
Councillors asked regarding the church being used as a gym. The Senior Planning Officer explained the church being used as a gym was unlawful as it is not the same Use Class as a place of worship.
Councillors questioned if the church has severe structural problems. The Planning Service Manager informed the committee that no information has been provided regarding the structural stability of the church
Councillors debated.
Councillor Beaver proposed approval, seconded by Councillor Roberts.
RESOLVED (9 Votes for, 1 Against )
Refuse for the following reasons:
- The proposed development by virtue of its design, bulk, massing, loss of openness and green space represents poor design that fails to take the opportunities available for improving the character and quality of an area and the way it functions. The proposed development is therefore considered to be of a poor design that would harmfully affect the character and appearance of the area and is contrary to Paragraph ... view the full minutes text for item 368.
Car Park, Cornwallis Street (HS/FA/22/00476) PDF 510 KB
(T Zulu, Principal Planning Officer)
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Proposal
Erection of substation to support new hotel building
Application No
HS/FA/22/00476
Conservation Area
No
Listed Building
No
Public Consultation
Yes – 1 objection received
Council application on Council owned land
The Planning Services Manager presented, there is an update with the addition of condition number 8. This states that within 4 weeks of the date of the installation of the sub station an International Commission on Non-ionizing Radiation Protection certificate confirming the substation complies with its guidelines is submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority.
Slides showing a location plan, photographs of the site and the proposed floor plan were shown. The site is not in a conservation area. Condition number 6 secures the planting of two trees for the removal of one. A slide was shown showing the elevations. The substation is a single storey structure. The substation will be enclosed within a glass fibre reinforced polyester enclosure. Concern has been raised regarding health implications of the substation in terms of electric and magnetic fields. Government guidance states that there is not a causal link that's been proven between cancer and any other disease.
Councillors debated.
Councillor Roberts proposed approval, seconded by Councillor Edwards.
RESOLVED (9 Votes for, 1 Against)
Grant Full Planning Permission subject to the following conditions:
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The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.
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The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:
5112 - BAL ZZ XX DR A 07 5001
5112 - BAL ZZ XX DR A 07 5002
5112 - BAL ZZ XX DR A 07 5003
5112 - BAL ZZ XX DR A 07 5004
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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.
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The materials to be used must match as closely as possible, in type, colour and texture those listed in the 'Materials' section of the application form.
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All noise mitigation measures shall be carried out prior to first use of the electrical substation hereby approved in accordance with the details contained in the submitted Noise Report prepared by Sharps Redmore and dated 5 May 2022, and submitted as part of this planning application. These noise mitigation measures shall thereafter be maintained as approved.
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The soft landscaping of the site shall be in accordance with the soft landscaping scheme drawing no. 5112 - BAL ZZ XX DR A 07 5004 received on 26 August 2022 and submitted as part of this planning application. Development shall thereafter be maintained in acccordance with the approved scheme.
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If within a period of five years from the date of the planting of any tree that tree, or any tree planted in replacement for it, is removed, uprooted or destroyed ... view the full minutes text for item 369.
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