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Agenda and minutes
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Items No. Item Apologies for Absence
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Councillor Scott (substituted by Councillor Sinden)
Declarations of Interest
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Councillor
Item
Interest
Cllr Foster
5(a)
Prejudicial – Organised a petition against the sale of the land and had a meeting with Developer
Cllr Marlow-Eastwood
5(a)(b)
Personal – East Sussex County Councillor
Cllr Beaver
5(a)(b)
Personal - East Sussex County Councillor
Minutes of previous meeting
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To be agreed at the next meeting
Notification of any additional urgent items
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None received
Planning applications attracting a petition
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Councillor Foster left the chamber and took no part in item 5(a).
Harrow Lane Playing Fields, Harrow Lane (HS/DS/21/01044) PDF 439 KB
(S Wood, Assistant Planning Manager)
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Proposal
Approval of Reserved Matters relating to appearance, landscaping, layout and scale pursuant to Outline Planning Permission HS/OA/17/00901 (Outline application,(seeking approval of Access) for the erection of 140 residential units (22 no. 4-bed, 61 no. 3-bed, 36 no. 2-bed, 21 no. 1-bed units) of which fifty six are 'affordable homes', public open space, access and landscaping at Harrow Lane Playing Fields, St Leonards-on-sea.)
Application No
HS/DS/21/01044
Conservation Area
No
Listed Building
No
Public Consultation
Yes – 30 objections received
The Assistant Planning Manager presented this application for the approval of Reserved Matters relating to appearance, landscaping, layout and scale following the previous approval of outline consent in 2019, for the erection of 140 residential units on the site.
Since the report was published there are some updates. The Highway Authority has removed their objection following minor amendments to the parking layout. This has created some amendments to Conditions 1 and 10 updating approved plan numbers. There is a new condition 16 relating to the provision of cycle parking areas. New Condition 17 relates to the specification of the construction of accesses to be approved in writing. New Condition 18 relates to the details of the roads to be approved in writing.
Slides were shown. These were a location plan, block plan showing the proposed layout and an aerial view of the site as it now. Photographs of the site were shown. An image of the amendment to the parking layout was shown. A slide of the proposed elevations of the buildings were shown. Some perspective views were shown to give an idea of what the site would look like should it be developed and taking account of the Central Greens.
The Assistant Planning Manager advised the Planning Committee that this is an allocated site with Outline Planning Consent. The principle of the development, including the number of homes has already been agreed through the outline consent as well as the Local Plan process. So has the impact on strategic infrastructure. The site layout takes account of what is in the adopted Local Plan in terms of the quantum of development and the broad design brief that was set out within that. The three-character areas provide clear definition between them, creating a good sense of place within the development. The site is well thought out, providing pedestrian and cycle links which link up with the existing rights of way. The level of affordable housing has been a contentious issue. This application is for Reserved Matters, relating to appearance, landscaping, layout and scale only. Affordable housing is not a reserved matter and so cannot be considered here. Affordable housing has been considered as part of the Outline consent and its related Section 106 Agreement.
Cllr Edwards as the Ward Councillor addressed the Planning Committee. He explained he had attended the pre planning forum in October 2016 where residents had spoken against the proposed application. In 2019 Outline Planning Permission was granted with overwhelming opposition from local residents. The objections cited were the ... view the full minutes text for item 333.
Former Public Conveniences, Harold Place (HS/FA/21/00905) PDF 377 KB
(S Wood, Assistant Planning Manager)
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Proposal
Development of site of former public convenience to provide a two storey pavilion for use as cafe bar & restaurant (Class E(b)), including external landscape works
Application No
HS/FA/21/00824
Conservation Area
Yes - Hastings Town Centre
Listed Building
No
Public Consultation
Yes – 28 objections, Council application on Council owned land
The Assistant Planning Manager gave updates. There are 3 additional objections raising concerns regarding the quality of the report and pre-determination as this is a Council application, being determined by the Council. Council applications are allowed, and it is the Planning Committee that determines the application not the Council itself. An objection was also raised regarding the lack of public consultation prior to the application being submitted. The Assistant Planning Manager confirmed that there is no statutory requirement for anyone to undertake pre application consultation. There were concerns raised regarding the location of the application. The Councillors were reminded that they must determine planning applications on their own merits. Concerns regarding the financing of the project and how these projects are financed are not material planning considerations and is not something we can take account of in determining this application.
Slides were shown of the location of the application site and an aerial shot. Drawings and floor plans of the ground and first floor were shown. The Assistant Planning Manager stated that the proposal is for established Town Centre use and there are no objections from Sussex Police. Condition 21 restricts the use of the premises to ensure it does not operate as a separate drinking establishment. This application should be considered on its own merits and pre application consultation is not a material consideration.
Councillor Carr as the Ward councillor addressed the Planning Committee. She stated that residents raised issues of noise, increased traffic, more take away drivers in an area already impacted, the impact on local businesses, whether building a chain restaurant using public money on a fifty year mortgage is a good use of the public money. Concerns around footfall, antisocial behaviour, the eco credentials of this building, as well as how this project works in relation to the Town Deal. The building would remove the last connection between the Town Centre and the Seafront. It is a missed opportunity to build with environmental considerations.
The National Planning Policy Framework states in paragraph 8 that a building should be well designed, beautiful and safe spaces with accessible services. This building is not fit for purpose. There is no staff rest room, no staff toilets, which is a recommendation for all food businesses in the workplace. There is no cupboard for cleaning supplies, no access to bin store and no delivery door which is a security risk. There is no way for staff to move up stairs without using the stairs. The lift does not meet the standards expected of a new building and with the expectation of staff having to carry food upstairs this means that the employer is unlikely to offer employment opportunities to anyone ... view the full minutes text for item 334.
Planning Appeals and Delegated Decisions PDF 198 KB
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