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Agenda and minutes
Venue: Stade Hall, The Stade, Rock-A-Nore Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3FJ
Contact: Emily Horne on 01424 451719 email: ehorne@hastings.gov.uk
Items No. Item Apologies for Absence
Minutes:
None.
Declarations of Interest
Minutes:
The following Councillors declared their interest in the minutes as indicated:
Councillor
Minute
Interest
Scott
50.1 – Land at and south of Holmhurst St. Mary, The Ridge, St. Leonards on Sea
Personal – Grandchildren’s other set of grandparents live near the site and Member of East Sussex County Council
Sinden (in the gallery)
50.1 – Land at and south of Holmhurst St. Mary, The Ridge, St. Leonards on Sea
Prejudicial – Objected to the application and lives near the site.
Street on behalf of all Planning Committee members
50.1 – Land at and south of Holmhurst St. Mary, The Ridge, St. Leonards on Sea
Personal – Cllr Sinden is one of the objectors and lives near the site.
Street
50.2 – Land adjacent 99 West Hill Road, St. Leonards on Sea
Personal – David Hancock is a former Councillor and is known to him. They have had no discussions concerning the application.
Minutes of the meeting held on 20 October 2015 PDF 256 KB
Minutes:
RESOLVED – That the minutes of the meeting held on 20 October 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 at and south of Holmhurst St. Mary, The Ridge, St. Leonards on Sea PDF 165 KB
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Proposal:
Redevelopment of land to the south
of Holmhurst St Mary of up to 208 units with access off of the Ridge
Application No:
HS/OA/15/00077
Existing Use:
Undeveloped
Hastings Local Plan 2004
N/A
Conservation Area:
No
National Planning Policy Framework
Sections 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11 and 12
Hastings Planning Strategy
DS1, FA1, SC1, SC2, SC3, SC4,
SC5, SC7, EN1, EN2, EN3, EN4,
EN6, EN7, EN8, H1, H2, H3, CI1,
T3 and T4
Development Management Plan
Proposed Submission Version:
LP1, DM1, DM3, DM4, DM5, DM6,
HN1, HN4, HN7, HN8, HN9 and
LRA1
N/A
Public Consultation:
48 letters of objection and 1 petition
received
The Acting Development Manager reported on an application for outline consent for the redevelopment of over 13ha of land to the south of Holmhurst St Mary, the Ridge, St. Leonards on Sea, of up to 208 units with all matters reserved other than access.
The site was formerly part of the Holmhurst St. Mary estate. The site wraps around the Holmhurst St. Mary building which is now converted to residential, and the more modern properties at Francis Bird Place and Beaulieu Gardens. The area is currently characterised by open fields with densely wooded areas and significant shrub planting. It includes some elements of a former formal garden, old outbuildings and classrooms, old tennis courts, a graveyard and statue of Queen Anne which is a Grade II* Listed Building. The site is located in a setting comprising residential, commercial, industrial and rural elements. A public Right of Way crosses the site from north to south (Eldridge Way to Welton Rise).
Part of the application site (over half) is allocated for housing in the Hastings Local Plan: Development Management Plan (DMP) but the site is also constrained by a Local Wildlife Site and Ancient Woodland designations. There are also areas of Tree Preservation Orders from the centre of the site southwards and eastwards.
Since the application was originally submitted, the indicative layout has been amended and further information has been provided to address comments made with regard to the second access into the site (now removed), the works to the listed statue, development around the listed statue and matters related to the environmental statement chapters on air quality, noise and vibrations and soil, geology and land contamination.
As the proposal is in outline form only, the main consideration is the principle of the development, but to help with that assessment consideration has been given to Policy LRA1 – Holmhurst St Mary allocation; EIA considerations; impact upon the character and appearance of the area and neighbouring amenities; standard of accommodation; highway safety and parking related matters; public footpaths; ecology, impact on protected species and biodiversity (including trees) and open space; flooding and surface water drainage; environmental health matters such as air quality, noise and vibration; land contamination; heritage and archaeology and evidence of community involvement.
Having considered these issues, the responses from objectors and the responses from statutory and non-statutory consultees, the Acting Development Manager considered the proposed development ... view the full minutes text for item 50a
Land adjacent 99 West Hill Road, St. Leonards on Sea PDF 118 KB
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Proposal:
Erection of detached house with two parking spaces
Application No:
HS/FA/15/00511
Existing Use:
Residential Curtilage
Hastings Local Plan 2004
N/A
Conservation Area:
Yes – Grosvenor Gardens
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraphs 14, 47, 50, 60
Hastings Planning Strategy
EN1, FA2, DS1, SC1, SC2, SC3,
SC4, SC6, EN3, EN6, H2, H3, T3
Development Management Plan
Proposed Submission Version:
DM1, DM3, DM4, DM5, HN1, HN8
N/A
Public Consultation:
28 letters of objection and 1 petition
and 1 letter of support received
The Acting Development Manager reported on an application for the creation of a 4 bedroomed, detached single storey earth sheltered house set down within the site with two parking spaces at land adjacent 99 West Hill Road, St. Leonards on Sea.
The site is located within the Grosvenor Gardens Conservation Area on the south side of West Hill Road and is currently included within the residential curtilage of No. 99 West Hill Road and has been since approximately 1991. Within the site there is currently a conservatory, which it is proposed to remove as part of this application. To the south of this site are the former sea cliffs which form the southernmost boundary line. To the east of the site there is an area of open space which belongs to the properties on the north side of the road.
The proposal involves the creation of a single storey, four bedroomed detached dwelling, set below the existing ground level. To facilitate the erection of this dwelling it is proposed to remove the existing conservatory which serves No. 99 West Hill Road and separate the existing curtilage to create a new plot. The proposed dwelling is shown to have a grass roof at a similar level to the existing pavement along West Hill Road with a small bank of solar panels facing seawards. To provide adequate light to the rooms at the rear of the property it is proposed to install rooflights and create an open courtyard between the kitchen and dressing room. To the front on the site (sea facing) it is proposed to install full height sliding bi-folding doors to ensure adequate levels of light enter the front of the property. It is proposed to screen the development from the road with boundary hedging encompassing the site; this is also proposed to ensure an acceptable level of privacy is retained. It is also proposed to create two parking spaces to the side of No. 99 West Hill Road with the prime function of serving the new dwelling.
The main issues are the impacts on the amenity of the neighbouring properties; the impact on the Grosvenor Gardens Conservation Area; the impact on the character and appearance of the area; the stability of the cliffs and the living environment; character of the area, highways; ecology, drainage; sustainable development; affordable housing and local listing.
After considering these matters, the Acting Development Manager recommended the proposal for approval subject to conditions.
The Human Rights considerations have been taken into account fully in ... view the full minutes text for item 50b
Planning Appeals and Delegated Decisions PDF 50 KB
Minutes:
The Acting Development Manager reported that three appeals had been received and two that had been allowed. One appeal against conditions had also been received. He reported on a number of delegated decisions. All matters had arisen between 9 October 2015 and 13 November 2015.
RESOLVED –that the report be noted.
Planning Applications:
Promenade from The Pier to Robertson Street junction, White Rock PDF 77 KB
Additional documents:
- MAP_Promenade from The Pier to Robertson Street junction, White Rock, Hastings , item 52a PDF 417 KB
Minutes:
Proposal:
Promenade improvements at White Rock Baths and Hastings Pier including kiosk, beach access, stage and pergola.
Application No:
HS/FA/15/00620
Existing Use:
Promenade
Hastings Local Plan 2004
N/A
Conservation Area:
Yes – White Rock
National Planning Policy Framework
Section 12
Hastings Planning Strategy
FA6, EN1, T3
Development Management Plan
Proposed Submission Version:
DM1, DM4, HN1
N/A
Public Consultation:
15 letters of objection and 2 letters of
support received
The Acting Development Manager reported on an application to carry out improvement works to the existing promenade at White Rock Baths and Hastings Pier (between Robertson Street and the Pier), including a kiosk, beach access, stage and pergola.
The site comprises a stretch of promenade on the south side of the A259 between Robertson Street and the Pier. It covers the area of White Rock above the White Rock Baths and part of the promenade above the Carlisle underground car park.
The site is within White Rocks Conservation Area and is considered to be in the setting of a number of listed buildings including Palace Court and premises on White Rock (A259) and the Grade II Listed Boer War Monument on the promenade.
The application for full planning permission was submitted in July 2015 and included a number of elements:
Decked timber platform 300mm above the existing promenade
Small stage centred on, and cantilevered over, the existing water feature
Projected beach viewing platform
Kiosk
Seating
8 X 5m high Palm trees
Pergola
Following comments from the Planning Authority and representations from local residents, amendments were submitted. The proposed amendments have omitted the stage and relocated the pergola further west of the listed memorial.
The main issues were use/need; highways/access/cycle path; impact on listed memorial, conservation area, residential amenity and evidence of community involvement.
Having balanced the need to preserve the character of the Conservation Area and setting of the listed buildings/memorial with the objectives of the Local Plan and Seafront Strategy, the Acting Development Manager considered that the proposed works and installation of a new kiosk will provide a welcome addition to the visitor offer in Hastings/St Leonards. As such the Acting Development Manager recommended approval subject to the following conditions.
The Human Rights considerations have been taken into account fully in balancing the planning issues.
Councillor Rogers proposed a motion to approve the application subject to the addition of Note 3, 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.
No development shall take place until samples/details of the materials to be used in the construction of all external surfaces hereby permitted have been submitted to/made available on site and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.
3.
The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following ... view the full minutes text for item 52a
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