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Agenda and minutes
Venue: Town Hall, Queen's Square, Priory Meadow, Hastings, TN34 1QR. If you are attending the Town Hall for this meeting, please enter the building via the Queens Road entrance opposite the cinema.
Contact: Emily Horne on 01424 451719 email: ehorne@hastings.gov.uk
Items No. Item Apologies for Absence
Minutes:
Apologies for lateness were received from Councillor Beaver.
Declarations of Interest
Minutes:
The following Councillors declared their interests in the minutes as indicated:
Councillor
Minute
Interest
Rogers
78.3 – Site of former 28 Dane Road and 37 Brittany Road, St. Leonards-on-Sea
Personal & Prejudical – Lives at the site
Street
78.3 – Site of former 28 Dane Road and 37 Brittany Road, St. Leonards-on-Sea
In the interests of transparency – Made an independent site visit to Dane Road. Cllr Rogers and other residents were there. He did not express a view either way, just listened.
Minutes of the meeting held 1 April 2015 PDF 86 KB
Minutes:
RESOLVED – That the minutes of the meeting held on 1 April 2015 be approved and signed by the Chair as a true record.
Notification of any additional urgent items
Minutes:
None.
Planning Applications attracting a petition:
Land adjacent 33 West Street and 1 East Parade PDF 87 KB
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Proposal:
Variation of approved drawings (door/window adjustments, internal layout changes, alterations to materials, additional windows, reduced roof profile, addition of Juliette balconies/flues/vents) of Planning Permission HS/FA/11/00555.
Application No:
HS/FA/14/00717
Existing Use:
Dwellings under construction
Hastings Local Plan 2004
DG1, DG2, DG3, DG4, C1, C10
Conservation Area:
Yes – Old Town
National Planning Policy Framework
No Conflict
Hastings Planning Strategy
FA5, SC1, SC3, SC4, EN1, H1, H2,
T3
Development Management Plan
Proposed Submission Version:
DM1, DM3, DM4 and HN1
Public Consultation:
4 letters of objection received and
1 petition received
The Development Manager reported on an application for the amendment to the design of an approved scheme of 3 residential properties at Land adjacent 33 West Street and 1 East Parade, Hastings.
The site is located on the south side of West Street within the Old Town Conservation Area. The site is vacant, surfaced in tarmac and currently used by the owner as a private car park. The site adjoins 1 East Parade to the west, the western elevation of 33 West Street and 4A and 4 East Parade to the rear. The site was previously occupied by two buildings which adjoined 33 West Street and 1 East Parade, to create a terrace of buildings. Following fire damage, the last of these buildings was demolished in 2004, leaving a single storey section and the western elevation of 1 East Parade, together with the rear elevation of 4A East Parade exposed.
The application is to vary the plan numbers condition of planning permission: HS/FA/11/00555 which was for the erection of 2 x dwellings and 1 x maisonette. The approved scheme followed a number of applications for residential development at the site. Of particular relevance were the two schemes approved under planning permissions: HS/FA/03/00798 & HS/FA/08/00093 which were both for similar schemes.
Since the approval of planning permission: HS/FA/11/00555 two other applications have been made for residential development both of which were refused (HS/FA/12/00538 & HS/FA/13/00256). The main reasons for refusal related to the impact on the character and appearance of the area, the amenity of neighbouring residents and traffic safety.
The alterations to the approved scheme involve:
Front Elevation:
· repositioning the door to the central unit;
· bringing the ground floor window of the central unit in line with windows of upper floors;
· introducing rendered skirting;
· replacing brickwork with terracotta mathematical tiles;
· forming 7 vents;
· formation of boiler flue;
· enlarging the windows of the western unit;
· alteration to the roof of the western unit to form a pitch roof with front facing gable.
Rear Elevation:
· formation of feature windows to stairwells;
· formation of inward opening obscure glazed windows to stairwells and bathrooms;
· formation of rear door to twitten;
· formation of inward openings windows with Juliette balconies at first, second and roof levels in line with twitten;
· replacement of timber weatherboard with composite weatherboard to part of rear elevation;
· formation of 5 vents;
· formation of two boiler flues.
Roof:
· formation of two flues;
· formation of glazed roof lights;
· alteration to the roof of the western unit ... view the full minutes text for item 91.
33 West Street, 34 West Street and 1 East Parade PDF 61 KB
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Proposal:
Abutment work to 2 joining listed buildings
Application No:
HS/LB/14/00730
Existing Use:
Dwellings under construction
Hastings Local Plan 2004
N/A
Conservation Area:
Yes – Old Town
National Planning Policy Framework
Section 12
Hastings Planning Strategy
N/A
Development Management Plan
Proposed Submission Version:
N/A
Public Consultation:
5 letters of objection and 1 petition received
received
The Development Manager reported on an application for listed building consent following grant of planning permission HS/FA/11/00555 which is for the erection of 3 residential properties. The scheme under consideration is to adjoin 1 East Parade and 33 West Street which are listed buildings. The current proposal is for abutment works to the adjoining buildings.
The site is located on the south side of West Street within the Old Town Conservation Area. The site is vacant, surfaced in tarmac and currently used by the owner as a private car park. The site adjoins 1 East Parade to the west, the western elevation of 33 West Street and 4A and 4 East Parade to the rear. The site was previously occupied by two buildings which adjoined 33 West Street and 1 East Parade, to create a terrace of buildings. Following fire damage, the last of these buildings was demolished in 2004, leaving a single storey section and the western elevation of 1 East Parade, together with the rear elevation of 4A East Parade exposed.
The works proposed involve forming vented cavities between the listed buildings and the new building. The cavities are to be sealed as follows:
- a lead finished upstand is to be used to seal the cavity between the roof of 33 West Street and the new building;
- a timber baton is to be used to seal the cavity between the weatherboard of the proposal and 33 West Street;
- at the lower levels mastic and lime mortar are to be used to seal the cavity,
- to close the cavity between the roof and 1 East Parade lead flashing is to be chased into the render of 1 East Parade;
- vertical weatherboard is to be used to seal the cavity between the roof of the proposal and the roof of 33 West Street.
The main issues considered were the impact of the proposal on the character and appearance of the two listed buildings only.
The Development Manager felt that, subject to conditions, the proposal will preserve the historic character and appearance of the adjoining listed buildings and recommended the application be approved subject to conditions.
The Human Rights considerations have been taken into account fully in balancing the planning issues.
Councillor Beaver arrived at this juncture and sat back from the meeting. He took no part in the discussion and voting on this item.
The petitioner, Sheila Bull, was present and spoke against the application.
The applicant, Sue Knou, was present and spoke in support of the application.
Councillor Rogers proposed a motion to approve the application as set out in the resolution below. This was seconded by Councillor ... view the full minutes text for item 92.
Planning Appeals and Delegated Decisions PDF 48 KB
Minutes:
The Development Manager reported one appeal that had been received and three appeals that had been dismissed. He also reported on a number of delegated decisions. All matters had arisen between 20 March 2015 and 17 April 2015.
RESOLVED – that the report be noted.
Planning Applications:
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Proposal:
sfdg
Application No:
HS/LB/14/00730
Existing Use:
Dwellings under construction
Hastings Local Plan 2004
N/A
Conservation Area:
Yes – Old Town
National Planning Policy Framework
Section 12
Hastings Planning Strategy
N/A
Development Management Plan
Proposed Submission Version:
N/A
Public Consultation:
5 letters of objection and 1 petition received
received
Erection of a detached single-storey
dwelling
HS/FA/15/00240
Side Garden
DG1, DG3, DG11
No
No Conflict
SC1, H2
DM1, DM3
1 letter of support received.
The Development Manager reported on an application for a single-storey three bedroom dwellinghouse at 44 Birch Way, Hastings.
The proposed dwellinghouse is to be located in the existing garden of 44 Birch Way on a triangular piece of land, enclosed by boarded fencing. The footprint of the dwellinghouse is 10 x 9.2 metres with a pitched roof and an overall height of about 5.2 metres. The existing plot size of the properties along Birch Way is smaller than that of number 44 and the area is characterized by two storey semi-detached dwellinghouses. The adjacent dwellinghouses of 44 and 43 are two storey buildings.
The new dwelling will be served by the existing drive to the property. Two car parking spaces have been proposed for the proposed dwelling and two parking spaces are proposed for the existing dwelling, one space at the front of the dwelling and the second next to the retained garden. The driveway and turning head would be shared between the existing and proposed dwellinghouse.
The proposed materials are face brick work, Marley interlocking roof tiles (smooth grey) white upvc windows and black upvc down pipes and gutters.
Having regard to the residential amenity, visual amenity, parking and highway safety, the Development Manager recommended that planning permission be granted subject to conditions.
The Human Rights considerations had been taken into account fully in balancing the planning issues.
An additional electronic comment of objection from Mr Wilson had been received since the publication of the agenda. This was circulated prior to the start of the meeting.
Councillor Scott proposed a motion to approve the application as set out in the resolution below, 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:
14-63-100 Revision A: Site and Block Plan and Plans & Elevations;
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.
i) Construction of the development shall not commence until details of the proposed means of foul sewerage and surface water disposal/management have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority;
(ii) Development shall ... view the full minutes text for item 94a
Site of former 28 Dane Road and 37 Brittany Road, St. Leonards-on-sea PDF 87 KB
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Proposal:
Erection of studio house and parking on rear garden of 28 Dane Road
Application No:
HS/FA/14/00912
Existing Use:
Vacant – previously occupied by garages
Hastings Local Plan 2004
DG1, DG2, DG3, C1
Conservation Area:
Yes – Markwick Terrace
National Planning Policy Framework
No Conflict
Hastings Planning Strategy
FA2, SC1, SC3, SC4, EN1, H1, H2, T3
Development Management Plan
Proposed Submission Version:
DM1, DM3, DM4, HN1, HN5, HN7, HN8
Public Consultation:
3 letters of objection received
The Development Manager reported on an application for the erection of a dwelling and parking on vacant land on the northern side of Dane Road at site of former 28 Dane Road and, 37 Brittany Road, St. Leonards on Sea.
The proposal consists of a three storey dwellinghouse with a slate pitched roof, painted rendered walls, aluminium casement windows and hardwood doors. A roof terrace is proposed to the rear of the property at first floor level. The proposal is to include pedestrian access only via a path leading from Dane Road and front and rear gardens.
The proposal is three storeys in height with a pitch roof. Its overall height is lower than the neighbouring block of flats at Du Cros House but taller than the neighbouring bungalow at 27 Dane Road. This approach means that the scheme "bridges" the gap between the two neighbouring properties and therefore draws on the size and scale of development found in the area. The front elevation of the property will be partly obscured by the existing mature trees as some are to be retained as part of the proposal.
The area forms part of the Markwick Terrace Conservation Area which includes a row of three to four storey terraced properties of Markwick Terrace but is otherwise defined mainly by three storey pairs of semi detached properties as well as larger blocks of flats. The trees along the site’s front with Dane Road are protected by a group Tree Preservation Order (TPO).
The main considerations were the impacts on the character and appearance of the area; living environment, highways and transport, housing need and affordable housing, biodiversity, drainage, protected trees and the amenity of neighbouring residents.
The Development Manager felt that the scheme drew on the broad characteristics of the area and that it will result in an additional unit of accommodation without resulting in adverse impacts on the surrounding area. He therefore recommended the application be approved subject to conditions.
The Human Rights considerations had been taken into account fully in balancing the planning issues.
Having raised her prejudicial interest, Councillor Rogers was absent from the Chamber during discussion and debate.
Councillor Beaney proposed a motion to approve the application as set out in the resolution below, this was seconded by Councillor Beaver.
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.
With the exception of internal works the building works ... view the full minutes text for item 94b
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