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Agenda and minutes
Venue: The Sussex Hall - White Rock Theatre, White Rock, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1JX
Contact: Emily Horne on 01424 451719 email: ehorne@hastings.gov.uk
Items No. Item Apologies for Absence
Minutes:
Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Wincott.
Declarations of Interest
Minutes:
The following Councillors declared their interest in the minutes as indicated:
Councillor
Minute
Interest
Lee
38.3 - Former Observer Building, 53 Cambridge Road
Personal – Site can be viewed from home address.
Street
38.2 - Aldi, Rye Road
For information: Met the manager at Aldi for the launch of the Local Business Crime Reduction Partnership
Minutes of the meeting held on 25 November 2015 PDF 149 KB
Minutes:
RESOLVED – that the minutes of the meeting held on 25 November 2015 be approved and signed by the Chair as a true record.
Notification of any additional urgent items
Minutes:
None.
Planning Appeals and Delegated Decisions PDF 47 KB
Minutes:
The Acting Development Manager reported that two planning appeals had been received.
All matters had arisen between 14th November to 11th December 2015.
RESOLVED – that the report be noted.
Planning Applications:
91-93, 109 and rear of 103 Middle Road, Hastings PDF 111 KB
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Proposal:
Demolition of existing buildings and
erection of 11 dwellings together with
parking space and access.
Application No:
HS/FA/15/00232
Existing Use:
Former Business Uses
Conservation Area:
No
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraphs 7, 14, 17, 32, 49,
50 and 56
Hastings Local Plan –
The Hastings Planning Strategy:
Hastings Local Plan –
Development Management Plan:
FA5, SC1, SC3, SC4, EN2, EN3,
H1, H2, H3, E1, T3
DM1, DM3, DM4, DM6, HN7
and HN8
Public Consultation:
11 letters of objection received
The Acting Development Manager reported on an application for the demolition of existing buildings and erection of 11 dwellings together with parking space and access at 91-93, 109 and rear of 103 Middle Road, Hastings.
This was a revised application for 11 houses made following a refusal of planning permission for 13 houses in 2014. The application consists of the demolition of the existing buildings on the site, which are a mix of commercial uses and a dwelling, and their replacement with a cul-de-sac of 11 x 2 bed houses. The previous application was refused because a cramped layout leading to poor living environment and not being in keeping with the surrounding area. This current scheme reduces the number of houses on the site and makes alterations to the layout of the site and the arrangement of the dwellings to overcome the previous reasons for refusal. In weighing up the planning issues, it is considered that the balance is now in favour of the application proposals.
The application site lies to the east of the town between the A259 and Fairlight Road. It is an area within a perimeter block formed by Middle Road and Old Top Road and the recreation ground. The site accommodates a former car repair garage, possibly other business uses and a single detached dwelling. All the current buildings on the site are in considerable disrepair. The site lies in a predominantly residential area, with a mixture of single storey and two storey houses, detached, semi-detached and terraced.
This is an outline application with access, appearance, layout and scale being determined at this stage. Landscaping is a reserved matter.
The applicant proposes to demolish the existing buildings on the site and erect 11 dwellings with a mix of terraced, semi-detached and detached houses with parking. A previous application on the site was refused for reasons of over development, poor quality living environment for existing and future occupants and out of character with existing pattern of development.
The main issues were the impacts on loss of employment land, character and appearance, living environment, highways and transport, safety and security, ecology, affordable housing, drainage, sustainable development.
The Acting Development Manager felt the proposal overcomes the previous reasons for refusal and provides an acceptable development that is in keeping with the character of the area, provides a satisfactory standard of accommodation and amenity for existing and future occupiers. The demolition of the existing buildings represents a positive improvement for the area in visual terms, as such he recommended the ... view the full minutes text for item 62a
Aldi, Rye Road, Hastings PDF 119 KB
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Proposal:
Application No:
Variation of condition 18 (delivery hours)
of planning permission HS/FA/13/00414
- proposed hours 0600-2200 Monday to
Saturday. Sunday & Bank holidays to
remain unchanged.
HS/FA/15/00824
Existing Use:
Supermarket
Conservation Area:
No
National Planning Policy Framework
Section 11
Hastings Local Plan –
The Hastings Planning Strategy
Hastings Local Plan –
Development Management Plan
SC1
DM6
Public Consultation:
6 letters of objection received
The Acting Development Manager reported on an application to extend the permitted delivery times of Aldi supermarket from between 07:00 and 22:00 to between 06:00 and 22:00 - allowing deliveries to occur an hour earlier.
The application site relates to the relatively new (2014) Aldi supermarket located in the north-east area of Hastings. The site is located off Rye Road which is a busy main road forming part of the A259 coastal highway. The site is predominantly surrounded by residential development including an adjacent residential care home.
Planning permission, reference HS/FA/13/00414, was granted in 2013 for the demolition of an existing hardware store (B&Q) and the erection of a new supermarket (Aldi). The planning application was accompanied by a noise report explaining the potential impact on local residents and, as a result of this, a condition was placed on the planning permission that deliveries could only be made between the hours of 07:00 and 22:00.
Now that the supermarket has been operational, the owners consider that deliveries need to occur slightly earlier in order to ensure the store is sufficiently stocked by opening time. As such, they have applied to extend the delivery times by an hour earlier from 06:00 to 22:00. The application has been accompanied by another noise report to explain the impact of this change.
The main issue with this change is the possible impact on neighbouring residential amenities and, in particular, noise disturbance. The application was accompanied by a noise report which explains that, compared with existing background noise levels and with certain noise control measures, the proposed change in hours will not result in harm to neighbouring residents.
Taking into account the impact on neighbouring residents, the Acting Development Manager felt the proposed change in delivery hours was considered to be acceptable and therefore recommend approval subject to conditions.
The Human Rights considerations have been taken into account fully in balancing the planning issues.
Councillor Scott proposed a motion to approve the application as set out in the resolution below. This was seconded by Councillor Lee.
RESOLVED – by (9 votes to 0, with 1 abstention) 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 planning permission HS/FA/13/00414;
2.
The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:
0882-CHE -100, 101, 102, 110B, 111C, 112B, 113C, 114B, 115B, 116B and 117
3.
The new access shall be in the position shown on the submitted plan (drawing no. 0882-CHE-110B) and laid out and constructed in accordance ... view the full minutes text for item 62b
Former Observer building, 53 Cambridge Road, Hastings PDF 102 KB
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Proposal:
Temporary use of sub-basement, ground floor and 1st floor. Uses include Art gallery and artist studio spaces at first floor, ground floor pop-up multi function space including bar, café and food vending units with communal dining area, lower ground/sub-basement use as a dining/independent cinema/entertainment area). The basement area is proposed to be used as an installation/storage space.
Application No:
HS/FA/15/00641
Existing Use:
Vacant Printing Works
Conservation Area:
Yes – Hastings Town Centre
National Planning Policy Framework
No Conflict
Hastings Local Plan –
The Hastings Planning Strategy
Hastings Local Plan –
Development Management Plan
EN1
DM6, HN1, SA4, HTC3
Public Consultation:
5 letters of objection and
2 letters of support received
The Acting Development Manager reported on a retrospective application for temporary use of the sub basement, ground floor and 1st floor of the former Observer building, 53 Cambridge Road, Hastings. Uses include Art Gallery and artist studio spaces at first floor, ground floor pop-up multi function space including bar, café and food vending units with communal dining area, lower ground/sub basement use as a dining/independent cinema/entertainment area). The basement area is proposed to be used as an installation/storage space..
The use has already commenced and the retrospective application is considered appropriate for a limited period of 2 years until such time as more permanent plans for the building are developed.
The current owners of the site wish to use the space for a temporary period until such time that the building can be redesigned for a more permanent use. A planning application for the proposed redevelopment has not yet been submitted.
The Observer Building was formerly a printing works for the Observer newspaper and has been vacant for over 20 years. It is an eight storey building located on the south side of Cambridge Road, bounded by Prospect Place to the west and Claremont Yard to the east. It is located within the Hastings Town Centre conservation Area.
The main issues were the use of the building and impact on residential amenity.
The Acting Development Manager felt the temporary use of this building will prevent further deterioration of an otherwise derelict building and that it also provides an active frontage in this quieter part of the Town Centre. He therefore recommended the application be approved subject to 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 as set out in the resolution below. This was seconded by Councillor Scott.
RESOLVED – (unanimously) that full planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:-
1.
This permission shall be for a limited period of 2 years from the date hereof and on or before the expiration of such period the use hereby permitted shall be discontinued and any fixtures, fittings, machinery or other items associated with the temporary use removed from the building;
2.
The premises shall not be used except between the following hours:-
8am - 11pm ... view the full minutes text for item 62c
817 The Ridge, St. Leonards on Sea PDF 87 KB
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Proposal:
Erection of one detached house (one of two houses that were originally approved on 6 December 2012 under planning permission HS/FA/12/00772).
Application No:
HS/FA/15/00882
Existing Use:
Residential curtilage/garden
Conservation Area:
No
National Planning Policy Framework
No Conflict
Hastings Local Plan –
The Hastings Planning Strategy
Hastings Local Plan –
Development Management Plan
DS1, SC1 and H3
DM1, DM3, DM4
Public Consultation:
Not delegated – Applicant is employee
of Hastings Borough Council in a
politically restrictive post.
The Acting Development Manager reported on an application for one detached 4-bedroom dwellinghouse at the west side of 817 The Ridge, St. Leonards on Sea.
This application was brought before the committee as the applicant is an employee of Hastings Borough Council in a politically restrictive post.
The site is located to the south of The Ridge and comprises the side garden (west) of 817 The Ridge. It lies to the rear (south) of 821 The Ridge and alongside the side boundary of 823 The Ridge. To the rear of the application site planning permission has been granted for 3 dwellinghouses, set at a perpendicular angle to the proposed development, the rear gardens abutting each other. To the rear of this lies the Dunelm/Pets at Home stores.
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.
It is proposed to use the existing access drive for 817 The Ridge which is accessed in between 815 and 821 The Ridge and to increase the width to 4.5m for the first 10m from the carriageway. The driveway will be extended in front of the existing and the proposed dwellinghouse providing 2no. car parking spaces for each of the dwellinghouses. Refuse and recycling bins are shown on the plan. The proposed rear garden has a depth of 15 metres.
The accommodation will comprise 4 en-suite bedrooms at first floor level. The dwelling has a front facing gable and side facing dormer windows with pitch tile roofs and facing bricks.
This application is a part renewal of extant planning permission HS/FA/12/00772. This application relates to only one of the two originally approved dwellings, the one that was to be built on land to the west of the existing property (817 The Ridge).
In June 2015 planning permission was granted for 3 dwellings to the rear of 815-817 The Ridge. The access drive runs along the eastern side of 817 The Ridge and the second dwelling of the 2012 permission (HS/FA/12/00772) can therefore no longer be implemented.
The main issues were the impacts on the amenity of neighbouring residents; the character and appearance of the area and highway safety, drainage and affordable housing.
The Acting Development Manager felt the proposal had been designed to ensure that a good quality living environment is created for future occupants without impacting on the amenity of neighbouring residents. The scheme is considered ... view the full minutes text for item 62d
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