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Agenda and minutes
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Items No. Item Apologies for Absence
Minutes:
None.
Declarations of Interest
Minutes:
Councillors made no declarations of interest at this meeting.
Minutes of the meeting held on 29 April 2015 PDF 131 KB
Minutes:
RESOLVED – That the minutes of the meeting held on 29 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:
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Proposal:
Variation of condition 9 (approved plans) of planning permission HS/FA/13/00165 – Variation to windows, relocation of bin store, amendment to rooflight design, removal of pergola and decrease in length of wall along East elevation facing No.2 Godwin Road.
Application No:
HS/FA/15/00327
Existing Use:
Residential
Hastings Local Plan 2004
DG1, DG3, C1, C8
Conservation Area:
Yes – Tillington Terrace
National Planning Policy Framework
No Conflict
Hastings Planning Strategy
SC1, FA5, EN1
Development Management Plan
Proposed Submission Version:
DM1, DM3, DM4, HN1, HN2
Public Consultation:
6 letters of objection received, 9 letters
of support received and 1 petition
received
The Development Manager reported on an application for the variation of condition 9 (approved plans) of planning permission HS/FA/13/00165 – Variation to the design of the windows, relation of the bin store, amendment to the rooflight design, removal of the pergola and decrease in length of the wall along the eastern elevation facing No.2 Godwin Road. The majority of the amendments were retrospective. The application site is located at 20 Ashburnham Road, Hastings.
The site is within the Tillington Terrace Conservation Area, on the eastern side of Ashburnham Road at the junction of Godwin Road which runs along the site’s northern boundary.
The development consists of a split level modern dwelling which was approved under planning reference HS/FA/13/00165. At the time of writing the report, the dwelling was not completed internally, however, the exterior construction works had been finished. The gardens are also to be completed.
The exterior of the building is rendered with brick accents, aluminium framed windows and doors some with timber shutters.
After considering all the matters, the Development Manager felt that the proposed amendments were relatively minor and would not have a detrimental impact on the character of the development or the surrounding area, he therefore recommended that planning permission be granted subject to conditions.
The Human Rights considerations have been taken into account fully in balancing the planning issues.
A report containing some late electronic comments had been received since the publication of the agenda. This was circulated to the Committee prior to the meeting.
The petitioner, Anna Newington, was present and spoke against the application.
The agent, Mr Polito, was present and spoke in support of the application.
Councillor Beaney 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:-
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The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from 17th July 2013;
2.
No works shall commence until the following details have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority:
(a) Samples of roof cladding and glass screening to balcony
(b) Full joinery details for the proposed new windows and doors, to include 1:10 elevations of each type of window and door, plus 1:2 or full size sections through example windows and doors.
(c) Full details of the proposed wooden shutters.
Planning Appeals and Delegated Decisions PDF 43 KB
Minutes:
The Development Manager reported that no appeals had been received or dismissed. He reported on a number of delegated decisions. All matters had arisen between 17 April 2015 and 20 May 2015.
RESOLVED – that the report be noted.
Planning Applications
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Proposal:
Conversion of basement from ancillary storage to a bar area in connection with the existing premises at ground floor.
Application No:
HS/LB/14/00210
Existing Use:
Bar
Hastings Local Plan 2004
N/A
Conservation Area:
Yes – Old Town
National Planning Policy Framework
No Conflict
Hastings Planning Strategy
N/A
Development Management Plan
Proposed Submission Version:
N/A
Public Consultation:
3 letters of objection and 1 petition received
Received
The Development Manager reported on an application for listed building consent for the conversion of basement from ancillary storage to a bar area in connection with the existing premises at ground floor at 26 George Street, Hastings.
26 George Street is a Grade II Listed Building within the Old Town Conservation Area. The building is a three storey mid-terrace building comprising the basement; bar at ground level and two floors of residential space above.
The basement is part of the premises and is not a separate unit. Change of use was granted in 2001 for food and drink in the ground floor and basement. As such planning permission was not required to use the basement as a bar area as it is not an independent planning unit.
Proposals included a function room, bar area, storage area, WCs and the existing rear yard and fire escape via a flight of stairs. None of the proposed alterations were structural.
Following initial concerns, amended plans were submitted which addressed initial concerns. The details were considered acceptable and the works will not affect the character and appearance of the listed building.
The Development Manager recommended that listed building consent be granted subject to conditions.
The Human Rights considerations have been taken into account fully in balancing the planning issues.
A report containing a statement from Sheila Bull withdrawing her objection had been received since the publication of the agenda. This was circulated to the Committee prior to the meeting.
The petitioner, had been invited to attend, but was not present.
The applicant, Mr Dean, chose not to speak in the absence of the petitioner.
Councillor Wincott proposed a motion to approve the application as set out in the resolution below. This was seconded by Councillor Roberts.
RESOLVED– (unanimously) that Listed Building Consent be granted subject to the following conditions:-
1.
The work to which this consent relates shall be begun before the expiration of three years beginning with the date on which this consent is granted;
2.
The works hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:
nr/801/2015/02 & nr/800/2015/02 Rev. A
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.
No works shall commence until the following details have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority:
Detail through floor/ceiling construction to show proposed insulations, fixings and finishes ... view the full minutes text for item 9.
55 Collinswood Drive, St. Leonards on Sea PDF 105 KB
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Proposal:
Application No:
Existing Use:
Hastings Local Plan 2004
Conservation Area:
National Planning Policy Framework
Hastings Planning Strategy
Development Management Plan
Proposed Submission Version:
Public Consultation:
Proposed demolition of existing property
and garage and erection of 4 No. dwellings
with off-street parking.
HS/FA/15/00215
Dwellinghouse
DG1, DG2, DG3, DG11, DG24 and DG27
No
Sections 6 and 7
DS1, FA1, SC1, SC3, SC4, SC7, EN2, EN3,
H1, H2 and T3
LP1, DM1, DM3, DM4, HN7 and HN8
10 letters of objection received
The Development Manager reported on an application for the demolition of existing property and garage and erection of 4 houses with off-street parking at 55 Collinswood Drive, St. Leonards-on-Sea.
The existing bungalow is located to the rear of 49-61(odds) Collinswood Drive and accessed via an access between 53 and 59 Collinswood Drive. Collinswood Drive is suburban in character, defined by detached houses. The houses are mix of bungalows and two storey houses. A public footpath runs along the rear (northwestern) boundary of the site.
The development will increase built form to the rear of existing properties, but because of the design of the development, the Development Manager felt it would not have any adverse impacts on neighbouring residential amenities or the character of the area.
The main issues were the principle of the development; the impact upon the character and appearance of the area, the impact on neighbouring residential amenities, the standard of the accommodation proposed, the impact on highways and parking and the impact upon existing trees.
The Development Manager thought that a good standard of accommodation was proposed and that there would be no harm to existing trees. He felt that suitable parking would be provided within the development and he considered the access to be appropriate. Furthermore, appropriate mitigation and some further details to ensure a satisfactory development will be secured with the conditions listed below.
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.
A report containing a revised committee plan was circulated to the Committee prior to the meeting. The revised plan had been re-published on the Council’s website since the publication of the agenda.
Members discussed this application at length.
Councillor Beaverproposed a motion to refuse the application, this was seconded by Councillor Lee. The motion was lost by 3 votes for and 7 votes against. Councillor Scottproposed a motion to approve the application as set out in the resolution below. This was seconded by Councillor Roberts.
RESOLVED – by (7 votes to 3) 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:
15.639/01B
3.
No development shall take place above ground until details of the materials to be used in the construction of the external ... view the full minutes text for item 10.
29 Magpie Close, St. Leonards on Sea PDF 77 KB
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Proposal:
Approval of reserved matters following the granting of outline planning consent for the erection of detached two-storey dwelling house.
Application No:
HS/DS/15/00315
Existing Use:
Residential curtilage
Hastings Local Plan 2004
DG1, DG2, DG3, DG11
Conservation Area:
No
National Planning Policy Framework
No Conflict
Hastings Planning Strategy
FA1, SC1, H1, H2, T3
Development Management Plan
Proposed Submission Version:
DM1, DM3, DM4, DM6
Public Consultation:
5 letters of objection received
The Development Manager reported on an application for the approval of reserved matters following the granting of outline planning consent (HS/OA/13/00208) for the erection of a two-storey dwelling house at 29A Magpie Close, St. Leonards on Sea.
The principle of a dwelling on this plot had been agreed at outline stage, but access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale were to be determined at this stage.
The site is located in the south western corner of the estate, it adjoins 30 Magpie Close to the north and 28 Magpie Close to the east. A nature reserve adjoins the site to the west. Boundaries are indicated by closeboarded fences and hedges. The ground level slopes from north to south with the rear of the site being lower than the road level and the adjoining dwellings. The area consists of mainly semi-detached dwellings built of facing brick/UPVC cladding.
The main considerations were the impacts on the character and appearance of the area; highway, safety and parking, living environment, ecology, flooding and drainage.
The Development Manager felt that the reserved matters were acceptable and recommended the proposal for approval subject to conditions.
The Human Rights considerations had been taken into account fully in balancing the planning issues.
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 Reserved Matters be approved subject to the following condition:-
1.
The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: 4735/1/B(planning), 4735/LBP/A & 4735/2/B(planning).
Reason:
1.
For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
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 paragraphs 186 and 187 of the National Planning Policy Framework;
3.
The maximum gradient of the private drive should not exceed 1 in 9;
4.
Consideration should be given to the provision of a domestic sprinkler system; and
5.
The applicant is reminded that the conditions of outline planning permission HS/OA/13/00208 still apply and need to be complied with.
815-817 The Ridge, St. Leonards on Sea PDF 79 KB
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Proposal:
Erection of 3 dwellings
Application No:
HS/FA/15/00237
Existing Use:
Residential curtilage
Hastings Local Plan 2004
H2, DG1, DG2, DG3, DG11
Conservation Area:
No
National Planning Policy Framework
No Conflict
Hastings Planning Strategy
DS1, SC1, H1 and H2
Development Management Plan
Proposed Submission Version:
DM1, DM3, DM4
Public Consultation:
Applicant is a member of staff within a politically restricted post.
The Development Manager reported on a full application for the erection of three dwellings within the rear garden space of numbers 815-817 The Ridge, St. Leonards on Sea. The application was reported to the Planning Committee because the applicant is a member of staff within a politically restricted post.
The proposal involves the erection of a pair of semi-detached and one detached dwelling to the rear of 815-817 The Ridge. It is proposed to utilize a portion of the rear garden space of No. 815 to allow for the creation of a driveway which would form the access to the new dwelling.
The site is located to the south of the Ridge and consists of the rear garden of 817 The Ridge and a portion of the rear garden of 815. The existing property at 817 The Ridge is set back from the highway with an access which runs southwards between 815 and 821 The Ridge. The existing dwelling is of a chalet bungalow style with front and rear facing dormer windows. The existing garden areas to the rear of 815-817 are large. The rear boundary adjoins the Dunelm/Pets at Home stores at a lower level and the rear garden of 815 The Ridge.
The existing property at 815 The Ridge is also a chalet bungalow style detached dwelling but is not set back from the road. A drive runs to the rear of 815 The Ridge which leads to a single storey garage and garden area further to the south. This garden area adjoins a retail premises to the south and rear boundaries of 813 The Ridge, 221 Harrow Lane, 219 Harrow Lane and a telephone exchange building.
The area has a varied character being defined by a mixture of uses and different size buildings including a two storey shop, two storey public house, bungalows, detached properties and two storey terraced houses.
The semi-detached properties will have a combined width of 10.7metres, a depth of 12.3 metres and a maximum height of 9.5 metres. The detached property has a width of 5.5 metres, a depth of 12.3 metres and a maximum height of 9.5 metres.
The proposed dwellings are to have 3 bedrooms and gardens measuring at least 10 metres in length. Due to their positioning, the proposed properties will be almost hidden from view and as such have no impact on the existing street scene.
The main considerations were the impacts on the living environment, impacts on the street scene/design, highways and transport, drainage and sustainable development.
The Development Manager felt that the proposal had been designed to ensure that a good quality living ... view the full minutes text for item 12.
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