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Agenda and minutes
Venue: Council Chamber, Muriel Matters House, Breeds Place, Hastings, TN34 3UY. Please enter the building through the Contact Centre entrance via the seafront.
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Items No. Item Apologies for Absence
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None received
Declarations of Interest
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Councillor
Item
Interest
Cllr Beaver
5(a,b,c)
Personal – East Sussex County Councillor
Cllr Cannan
5(a)
Prejudicial – Chair of Foreshore Trust
Cllr O’Callaghan
5(b)
Person – Contacted by applicant.
Minutes of previous meeting 17/05/23 PDF 152 KB
Minutes:
RESOLVED – that the minutes of the meetings held on 17th May 2023 be approved as a true record
Notification of any additional urgent items
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None received
Planning applications
The Stade Family Amusement Park, The Stade, Hastings, TN34 3AR (HS/FA/21/00946) PDF 188 KB
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Proposal
Proposed extension and refurbishments to main amusement building (amended)
Application No
HS/FA/21/00946
Conservation Area
Yes - Old Town
Listed Building
No
Public Consultation
Yes – 29 objections
Cllr Cannan left the Council Chamber
The Senior Planning Officer updated that in response to public comments on the application, the existing and proposed site plans were updated to show the intended route for the pedestrian pathway, as approved as part of application ref: HS/FA/18/01009. However, the applicant has since advised that he may elect to maintain the existing pathway through the site as an alternative depending on the feedback from the landlord, from whom consent is sought. The landlord response will determine the route of the pathway. This is for information purposes only, as the footpath does not form part of this application. A new local representation was received on Friday 16th June 2023 objecting to the proposal on the following grounds: The loss of the pedestrian footpath through the site, Potential breaches in the implementation of application ref: HS/FA/18/01009 relating to the discharge of conditions 5, 7 and 8 and in relation to the works carried out on the site, Concerns relating to the Conservation Officer’s comments, Concerns relating to the lack of consultation response from The Foreshore Trust. The Enforcement team are investigating the recent concerns raised in the representation regarding potential planning breaches. The applicant has advised that the works undertaken above ground level are for waterproofing the building.
The Senior Planning Officer showed slides of a location plan and an aerial photograph. Slide were shown of the existing site and floor plan and then the proposed site and floor plan. The Senior Planning Officer explained the footprint is further extended from the 2018 application. Slides were shown of the proposed floor plans from the approved 2018 application and then then a slide of the floorplans for this application. Slides were shown of the existing eastern and western elevations and then the proposed elevations. Slides were shown of the existing northern and southern elevations and then the proposed elevations. Slides were shown of the existing, approved and proposed roof form. The Senior Planning Officer highlighted the difference of what has already been approved and the proposed plans. Slides of site photos were shown including the listed bus shelter.
The appearance of the eastern and western elevations of the building have been improved and the additional scale and bulk is largely hidden from view. This will result in a more functional building.
Councillor Julia Hilton spoke to the committee as the ward Councillor. That was good to have some updates, but the work has already started on this building. In a way we're really playing catch up here. This should be a retrospective planning consent. But my main concern actually and it's even increased given the update from the officer is that the applicants saying that landlord consent will determine the root of the pathway if this is if this is allowed to go ahead, the existing pathway ... view the full minutes text for item 6.
Land to the rear of 11 Linton Road, Hastings, TN34 1TN (HS/FA/23/00131) PDF 161 KB
(A.Stanyer, Senior Planning Officer)
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Proposal
Proposed single detached dwelling at land to the rear of 11 Linton Road
Application No
HS/FA/23/00131
Conservation Area
No
Listed Building
No
Public Consultation
Yes – 10 objections
Cllr Cannon returned to the Council Chamber
The Senior Planning Officer updated the Committee that recent amendments to the plans in response to public comments include the following. Initial amendments were submitted by the agent to widen the pedestrian access pathway leading from the side access to the front of the proposed dwelling. The glazing of the windows along the rear elevation of the proposed property at first floor level were also obscure-glazed to address overlooking concerns. Confirmation was also received from the agent regarding the removal of two of the applicant’s vehicles from the front driveway serving 11 Linton Road. The agent for the applicant subsequently supplied draft revisions to the plans at the end of last week which sought to address the issues raised in relation to the minimum size requirements for bedrooms and parking spaces. However, the most recent amendments to the plans have not been accepted due to the lack of time or opportunity to consult or readvertise prior to the Planning Committee.
The Senior Planning Officer explained the planning history for the site. An outline application was submitted in 2018 for a two storey detached dwelling on the same land and consent was being sought for the access, layout and scale, with appearance and landscaping details to be reserved and the application was refused by the Council on Highway Safety and design grounds. A second application was then submitted in 20/18/2022 and this application related to the erection of two semi-detached dwellings on the site. This application was refused by the Council.
Slides were shown of the location plan, an aerial photograph and the existing and proposed site plan. Slides were shown of the floor plans and the proposed elevations. Rear renovations have been amended so that the rear windows at first floor level are to be obscured glazed and the window at the side. Slides of site photographs were shown of the application site.
The application is recommended for refusal as it goes against the general development pattern and its uncharacteristic for the area to have a new building in a garden. It would be overbearing and create a tunnelling affect.
Councillors asked the drop from the application site to the road. The Senior Planning Officer explained the site would be higher than both Linton Road and Winterbourne Close.
Councillors debated.
Councillor Roberts proposed approval of the recommendation, seconded by Councillor Beaver.
RESOLVED (Unanimously)
Refuse for the following reasons:
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The development proposal is considered to be contrary to the general development pattern in the area. The area surrounding the application site is characterised by road facing dwellings with generous gardens that are separated by planting, trees or lawns. The proposed new dwelling, by contrast, will be sited with a section of rear garden and the scale of the development, coupled with the ... view the full minutes text for item 7.
6-10 Castleham Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 9NR (HS/FA/22/01000) PDF 187 KB
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Proposal
Overlay of asbestos cement roofing sheets with stainless steel roofing sheets. Inserting insulation in the void between the two roofs. Replacement of roof lights. Lining of rainwater goods (valleys) - retrospective (amended description)
Application No
HS/FA/22/01000
Conservation Area
No
Listed Building
No
Public Consultation
Yes
The Planning Officer showed slide of the location plan, block plan, aerial photograph and the roof plan. The Planning Officer explained this is a retrospective application to overlay asbestos cement roofing sheets with stainless steel roofing sheets and to place insulation in the void between the two roofs. Replacement of rooflights in existing openings. The key points are the asbestos will not be disturbed, there are no objections from environmental health or visible from the public realm.
The Councillors asked why the asbestos is not being removed. The Planning officer explained that due to the building being occupied by businesses it would need to be vacated for a period of time which isn’t practical.
Councillor Roberts proposed approval of the recommendation, seconded by Councillor Beaver.
RESOLVED (Unanimously)
Grant Full Planning Permission subject to the following conditions:
1.
The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:
Aerial Plan, Location Plan, TP1001 0, Site Plan, Block Plan, Proposed Roof Plan
2.
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.
Reasons:
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For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
2.
To safeguard the amenity of adjoining residents.
Notes to the Applicant
1.
Failure to comply with any condition imposed on this permission may result in enforcement action without further warning.
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The applicant is reminded that, under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended) and the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), it is an offence to: deliberately capture, disturb, injure or kill great crested newts; damage or destroy a breeding or resting place; deliberately obstructing access to a resting or sheltering place. Planning consent for a development does not provide a defence against prosecution under these acts. Should great crested newts be found at any stages of the development works, then all works should cease, and Natural England should be contacted for advice.
More details on the district licensing scheme can be found at www.naturespaceuk.com
Contact details: info@naturespaceuk.com
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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 paragraph 38 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
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