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Agenda and minutes
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Items No. Item Apologies for Absence
Minutes:
Apologies received from Councillor Roberts, Substituted by Councillor Webb
Declarations of Interest
Minutes:
Councillor
Item
Interest
Cllr Beaver
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Personal – East Sussex County Councillor
Cllr Webb
all
Personal – East Sussex County Councillor
Minutes of previous meeting 04/10/23 PDF 195 KB
Minutes:
RESOLVED – that the minutes of the meetings held on 4th October 2023 be approved as a true record.
Planning Applications
Land to the rear of 419 to 447 Bexhill Road (HS/DS/22/00912) PDF 163 KB
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Proposal
Approval of Reserved Matters relating to conditions 1 & 2 (layout, scale, external appearance, and landscaping); 11 (travel plan); 14 (drainage calculations); 25 (sustainable construction); and, 27 (bin storage) of Outline Planning Permission HS/OA/19/00153 (Outline application (seeking approval of access) for the reconfiguration of the car park, the erection of 16 units and proposed flood risk mitigation measures). (Includes renewable energy).
Application No
HS/DS/22/00912
Conservation Area
No
Listed Building
No
Public Consultation
Yes
The Principal Planning Officer presented the application for approval of reserved matters relating to conditions 1 & 2 (layout, scale, external appearance, and landscaping); 11 (travel plan); 14 (drainage calculations); 25 (sustainable construction); and, 27 (bin storage) of Outline Planning Permission HS/OA/19/00153 (Outline application (seeking approval of access) for the reconfiguration of the car park, the erection of 16 units and proposed flood risk mitigation measures) and explained there are no updates.
Councillors were shown plans and photographs of the application site. It is proposed that 100% of the units would be affordable, with eight two bed units and eight one bed units. There will be a rain garden which will provide a wetland habitat for wildlife by collecting excess surface water from the hard standing.
The Principal Planning Officer concluded the proposed layout resolves the constraints around the Southern Water infrastructure by keeping the built development outside the areas restricted by easements.
Councillor Beany asked the Principal Planning Officer regarding a decommissioned rising main pipe in the development site. The Principal Planning Officer answered that the final drainage layout would be secured by condition and Southern Water stated reinforcement works will take place before the site is occupied. The Planning Service Manager explained this is reserved matters application.
Councillor Colins asked the Principal Planning officer regarding the Wildflower Meadow. The Principal Planning Officer answered the communal area at the back of the site will be regularly maintained and there is a condition which requires that a management plan for the maintenance of that area is submitted.
Councillor Beaver asked why there 20 parking spaces is and not 22. The Principal Planning Officer explained East Sussex Highways accepted 20 parking spaces and state there would be no additional impact on the highway network.
Councillors debated.
Councillor O’Callaghan proposed approval of the recommendation, seconded by Councillor Bacon.
RESOLVED (8 votes for, 2 against)
Approve reserved matters relating to conditions 1 & 2 (layout, scale, appearance, and landscaping); 11 (Travel Plan); 14 (Drainage Calculations); 25 (Sustainable Construction); and, 27 (Bin Storage) of Outline Planning Permission HS/OA/19/00153, subject to the following conditions:
Approve Reserved Matters subject to the following conditions:
1.
The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:
Proposed Block Plan 0004 Rev P; Proposed Site Plan 0005 Rev J; Proposed Site Wide Sections 0006 Rev H; Proposed Floor Plans 0007 Rev G; Proposed Floor Plans - 1B2P House 0008 Rev H; Proposed Floor Plans - 2B4P House 0009 Rev G; Proposed Elevations 0010 Rev H; CCommunal Bin Storage 0011 Rev ... view the full minutes text for item 5.
High Beech Chalet Park, (Adjacent to Chalet no 98), Washington Avenue (HS/FA/22/00993) PDF 142 KB
A Stanyer (Senior Planning Officer)
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Proposal
New one bedroom chalet
Application No
HS/FA/22/00993
Conservation Area
No
Listed Building
No
Public Consultation
Yes – 13 Objections, 1Support
The Senior Planning Officer presented the application for a new one bedroom chalet and there are no updates
A history of planning was given explaining there had been two previous similar applications.
Councillors were shown plans and photographs of the application site.
Councillor Edwards asked the Senior Planning Officer what the limits of the development of the site are and whether the Council could create a plan setting out which parts of the chalet park were designated communal recreational areas that could not be developed that could then be referenced in the case of future applications. The Senior Planning Officer answered that there may be restrictive covenants in place restricting the development of certain areas of the park but as they are legal restrictions and not planning considerations, they wouldn’t be taken into account for the purpose of our assessment. The Planning Service Manager requested an email to investigate the feasibility to create a plan. The Councillors discussed French drains and Cllr Sinden explained these are also known as leaching field.
Councillor Beaver proposed approval of the recommendation, seconded by Councillor Sinden.
RESOLVED (9 votes for, 1 against)
Grant Full Planning Permission 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:
Topographical Survey, 1837 [23] -2, 1837 [23] -1A, 1847 [25] - Site Plan Rev A, Site Plan @scale of 1:500 (Sheet B) dated 22nd July 2023, 22-0576 C10111 Rev A, 22-0601 C10521 Rev A, 22-0601 C10522 Rev A
3.
The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the chalet shall match those detailed on the approved drawings unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
4.
The development shall not be occupied until a bin store has been provided in accordance with approved details which shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and it shall thereafter be retained on the site for that purpose.
5.
The development shall not be occupied until there has been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority a scheme of hard and soft landscaping, which shall include indications of all areas of hardstanding or decking, and all planting on the land including details of those plants to be retained, together with measures for their protection in the course of development. New soft landscaping details shall include planting plans; written specifications (including cultivation and other operations associated with plant and grass establishment); schedules of plants, noting species, plant sizes and proposed numbers/densities where appropriate together with an implementation programme.
6.
All planting seeding or turfing comprised in the approved soft landscaping scheme shall be carried out prior to the occupation of any part of ... view the full minutes text for item 6.
Flat 5, 16 Chapel Park Road (HS/FA/23/00638) PDF 155 KB
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Proposal
Replacement of three timber single-glazed double hung sashes (front elevation) to UPVC double-glazed, double hung sashes (retrospective) (amended description)
Application No
HS/FA/23/00638
Conservation Area
No
Listed Building
No
Public Consultation
Yes
The Planning Officerpresented the application which is retrospective. The application proposes the replacement of 3 timber single-glazed sash windows with uPVC double-glazed sash windows in the same design and opening arrangement as the original.
Councillors were shown plans and photographs of the application site. The Planning Officer explained the site is not in a conservation area.Councillor Beaver asked for future Council applications to be made clearer and expressed his frustration that it’s a retrospective application. The Planning Services Manager explained that the applicant’s name is at the top of the report.
Councillors debated.
Councillor Beaver proposed approval of the recommendation, seconded by Councillor Edwards.
RESOLVED (Unanimously)
Grant Full Planning Permission subject to the following condition:
1.
The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:
ES2125/23/01A, TQRQM23068170306159
Reason:
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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.
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
3.
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.
Planning Appeals and Delegated Decisions PDF 57 KB
Minutes:
The Committee noted the report and the continued hard work of the Planning department.
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