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Agenda and minutes
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Items No. Item Apologies for Absence
Minutes:
Apologies received for Councillors Edwards (substituted by Councillor K Beaney); and O’Callaghan.
Declarations of Interest
Minutes:
Councillor
Item
Interest
Beaver
All items related to highways
Personal – East Sussex County Councillor
Scott
All items related to highways
Personal – East Sussex County Councillor
Webb
All items related to highways
Personal – East Sussex County Councillor
Beaver
129.3 - Land to the rear of 419 to 447 Bexhill Road
Personal - Knows the petitioner, been in rooms where application discussed but has not given opinion and comes to the meeting with an open mind
Minutes of previous meeting PDF 107 KB
Minutes:
RESOLVED –that the minutes of the meeting held on 1st May 2019 be approved by the Chair as a true record.
Planning applications attracting a petition
Minutes:
The Chair announced that a petition had been received after the agenda had been published in relation to item 6a, Land to the rear of 419 to 447 Bexhill Road. This item was therefore moved up the agenda to become item 5c.
Harrow Lane Playing Fields, Harrow Lane (HS/OA/17/00901) PDF 626 KB
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Minutes:
Proposal
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/OA/17/00901
Conservation area
No
Listed building
No
Public consultation
Yes – 1 petition of objection and 22 letters of objection received.
Council application on Council owned land
The Principal Planning Officer, Mrs Wood, presented amendments to the requirements of the S106 Agreement in respect of the outline application 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.
The application was recommended for approval by Councillors subject to a Section 106 Agreement on 12th September 2018.
Since the Planning Committee meeting of 12th September 2018 the requirements of the S106 Agreement have been altered to include:
· removal of £5,000 financial contribution as this is dealt with by condition 15 linked to the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO).
· include description towards off-site highway works (secured by a section 278 agreement). These works would be Bus Stops (northbound and southbound), with clearways shelters, real time information and seating, ghost right turn lane and suitable pedestrian crossing point.
· amend bullet point 4 to include 'improving and maintaining existing play provision at Welton Rise play area'.
The Planning Committee was reminded that only these amendments to the S106 Agreement were being considered as a resolution to grant permission has already been approved.
The Principal Planning Officer advised that the part of the recommendation had been included in the Addendum but omitted from the conclusion to the report. Members were advised of the full recommendation.
Councillors were shown plans and photographs of the application site.
The petitioner, Councillor John Rankin, was present and spoke against the application. Councillor Rankin suggested that there was inadequate provision for children’s play across the proposed development. Point 4 of the Section 106 Agreement details a financial contribution towards the improvement and maintenance of the Welton Rise play area, but Welton Rise does not form any part of the proposed development area. A child living in the top right-hand corner of the development would have to negotiate busy roads, perhaps for half a mile, to get to the Welton Rise play area. Councillor Rankin commented that his main concern was that children in large houses will play in private gardens, whilst children in social and affordable housing will be encouraged to play on the street and in Welton Rise. This would be against the Council’s commitment to inclusive neighbourhoods.
Councillors asked questions of the petitioner.
The agent, Canan Catworthy, was present and spoke in support of the application. Ms Catworthy reminded the Planning Committee that this debate relates purely to the alteration of the Section 106 Agreement. It is appreciated that there ... view the full minutes text for item 128a
Land to the rear of 5-7 Combermere Road (HS/FA/18/00825) PDF 485 KB
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Minutes:
Proposal
Erection of detached three storey house, including basement and formation of vehicular access onto Clinton Crescent
Application No.
HS/FA/18/00825
Conservation area
Yes – Springfield Road
Listed building
No
Public consultation
Yes – 20 letters of objection and 1 petition of objection
The Principal Planning Officer, Mrs Wood, presented the application for the erection of a detached three storey house, including basement and formation of vehicular access onto Clinton Crescent.
The Principal Planning Officer informed the Committee that an additional objection had been received since the publication of the report.
Councillors were shown plans, photographs and elevations of the application site.
The petitioner, Mr Kelvie, was present and spoke against the application. Mr Kelvie informed the Committee that one of the important features of the area is its spacious and open feeling as a wide tree lined street with deep front and rear gardens. Now there is the possibility of a large property opposite which will have a significant impact on light, particularly in winter when the sun is low. Mr Kelvie said that the upper floor windows to the rear of the proposed property will overlook his garden and breakfast room, resulting in a loss of privacy and amenity. The site is insufficient in size and constitutes overdevelopment of a small garden plot. Mr Kelvie stated that the Planning Officer’s report specified that external amenity space should be 10 metres in length, and that this was not the case for this application.
Councillors asked questions of the petitioner.
The agent, Cos Polito, was present and spoke in support of the application. He stated that no objections were raised by stakeholders. The officer’s report highlights there will be no adverse impact arising from the development to neighbouring amenity. This is a sustainable development which makes efficient use of an unused garden plot and provides much needed housing stock. The Council’s own officers, including the Conservation Officer are satisfied.
No questions were asked of the agent.
The Principal Planning Officer confirmed that external amenity space is required to be 10 metres in length; however it can be taken on a case by case basis. As the external amenity space of the application is 10 metres in width and nearly 10 metres in length it has been recommended for approval. This is not unusual practice. She also confirmed that only a small part of the wall was to be removed and replaced with gates.
The Principal Planning Officer informed the Committee that the words ‘prior to the commencement of development above ground’ should be added to the beginning of condition 9.
Councillors debated the application.
Councillor Beaver proposed a motion, subject to the amendment to condition 9, seconded by Councillor Bishop, to grant the application as set out in the resolution below.
RESOLVED – (6 for, to 3 against) 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 this permission. ... view the full minutes text for item 128b
Land to the rear of 419 to 447 Bexhill Road (HS/OA/19/00153) PDF 490 KB
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Minutes:
Proposal
Outline application (seeking approval of access) for the reconfiguration of the car park, the erection of 16 residential units and proposed flood risk mitigation measures.
Application No.
HS/OA/19/00153
Conservation area
No
Listed building
No
Public consultation
Yes – 9 letters of objection
Council application on Council owned land
The Principal Planning Officer, Mrs Wood, presented the outline application (seeking approval of access) for the reconfiguration of the car park, the erection of 16 residential units and proposed flood risk mitigation measures.The Principal Planning Officer informed the Committee that a petition of 52 signatures was received after the publication of the agenda. Additionally, 5 further objections were also received.
The application was refused against officer recommendation at a previous Planning Committee meeting because of concerns of flooding. The application was withdrawn by the applicant before the decision notice was issued. Further information has been submitted in respect of flood risk and drainage issues to address concerns. The applicant has addressed the issues and Southern Water and East Sussex County Council are satisfied with the scheme.
The indicative layout has been designed to address the concerns around flooding and includes raised levels, surface water pumps and a swale. With the attenuation measures all flows are away from the houses to the new proposed swale.
Councillors were shown plans, photographs and elevations of the application site.
The petitioner, Rebecca Bryan, was present and spoke against the application. Ms Bryan said she was disappointed that the application was brought back and that there had been no site visits to evaluate the flood risk and the flood report authors claimed to have worked from an aerial view. There is surface water flooding at the site whenever there is any rain. Ms Bryan said that Southern Water had confirmed to her that sewage pipes could flood again and raising the ground level could increase the flood risk to neighbouring properties. The site is not in the Local Plan, and there are other locations in the plan without a flood risk which could be used. Amsterdam Way is an unfortunate example of the recent development in the area and developers have struggled to sell those properties. She said it would create additional traffic and that there was limited parking due to the bus lane.
No questions were asked of the petitioner.
The agent, Polly Canning, was present and spoke in favour of the application. Ms Canning informed the Planning Committee that the development is in a sustainable location and will make a valuable contribution of affordable housing. The scheme was discussed last October and Councillors raised concerns at that meeting. As a result over the past few months, work has been undertaken to examine those concerns. There are existing flood defences in place however further steps have been taken in order to prevent a worst case flood scenario. Ms Canning confirmed that there was an unfortunate accident where a sewage pipe burst underground. This was a one-off event and this is why Southern Water has ... view the full minutes text for item 128c
Other Planning Applications
19 Moorhurst Road (HS/FA/18/00924) PDF 406 KB
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Minutes:
Proposal
Change of use from B1 (light industrial) to a B2 use as a welding business.
Application No.
HS/FA/18/00924
Conservation area
No
Listed building
No
Public consultation
Yes – 8 letters of objection received.
The Principal Planning Officer, Mrs Wood, presented the application for the change of use from B1 (light industrial) to a B2 use as a welding business. She explained that the distance between the application site and residential properties was 33.7m.
Councillors were shown plans, photographs and elevations of the application site.As the report did not make clear, the Principal Planning Officer confirmed the application site is not in a Conversation Area.
Councillor Scott proposed a motion, seconded by Councillor Webb, to grant the application as set out in the resolution below.
RESOLVED – (unanimously) that Full Planning Permission be granted subject to the following conditions:
1. Within three months of the date of this permission evidence is to be submitted to the Local Planning Authority that the required 2 metre high mobile barrier, constructed with a surface density of no less than 15kg/m2, has been provided on site. The mobile barrier is to then be used on site thereafter.
2. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) (or any order revoking and re-enacting that order with or without modification), the premises shall only be used as a welding business (Class B2) and no other use as defined within Schedule 2, Part 3, Classes B2 or B8 shall be carried out on the site.
3. The premises shall not be used except between the following hours:-
07.00 - 17.00 - Monday - Friday,
07.00 - 13.00 - Saturdays,
Not at all on Sundays or Bank Holidays.
4. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:
Site Plan, Block Plan, Floorplan, Plant Noise Assessment (February 2019).
Reasons:
1. To safeguard the amenity of adjoining residents.
2. To safeguard the amenity of adjoining residents.
3. To safeguard the amenity of adjoining residents.
4. 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. 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.
817 The Ridge (HS/FA/19/00179) PDF 510 KB
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Minutes:
Proposal
Conversion into two dwellings and alterations including dormer extensions to front and rear
Application No.
HS/FA/19/00179
Conservation area
No
Listed building
No
Public consultation
Yes – No letters of objection received
Application by serving employee in restricted post
The Principal Planning Officer, Mrs Wood, presented the application for conversion into two dwellings and alterations including dormer extensions to front and rear.
It was confirmed that the application had been brought to the Planning Committee as the applicant is an officer of the Council in a politically restricted post.
Access agreements have been agreed with the Highways Authority and the development provides in excess of the minimal floor plan size as required by government. There are no concerns from any statutory consultees.
Councillors were shown plans, photographs and elevations of the application site.
Councillor Beaver proposed a motion, seconded by Councillor Roberts, to grant the application as set out in the resolution below.
RESOLVED – (unanimously) 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 this permission.
2. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:
4178/19/LBP, 4178/19/3, 4178/19/1-A & 4178/19/EX/A
3. The materials to be used in the external alterations and extensions hereby permitted shall match those used in the existing building.
4. 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.
5. Prior to completion of the conversion hereby permitted, details of the required cycle storage units are to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The storage provision is to then be installed on site in accordance with the approved details, prior to occupation of the units.
6. Prior to completion of the conversion hereby permitted, the final arrangement of the proposed parking area is to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. These details shall include the following;
- The final layout, taking in to account the comments from the County Highways Authority
- The hard landscaping materials proposed
- The method for dealing with surface water run-off
- The development shall then be completed in accordance with the approved details.
Reasons:
1. This condition is imposed in accordance with the provisions of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
2. For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
3. To ensure a satisfactory standard of development.
4. To safeguard the amenity of adjoining residents.
5. To ensure a satisfactory standard of development.
6. To ensure a satisfactory standard of development.
Notes to the Applicant
1. Failure to comply with any condition imposed on this permission may result in enforcement action without further warning.
2. Statement of positive ... view the full minutes text for item 129b
12-13 York Buildings (HS/CD/18/00487) PDF 425 KB
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Proposal
Discharge of condition 4 (external windows and door details) of Planning Permission HS/FA/16/00660
Application No.
HS/CD/18/00487
Conservation area
Yes – Hastings Town Centre
Listed building
Yes – Grade II
Public consultation
No – Council application on Council owned land
The Principal Planning Officer, Mrs Wood, presented the application for discharge of condition 4 (external windows and door details) of Planning Permission HS/FA/16/00660.
Councillors were shown plans, photographs and elevations of the application site.
Councillor Beaver proposed a motion, seconded by Councillor Scott, to grant the application as set out in the resolution below.
RESOLVED – (unanimously) that:
Condition 4 of planning permission HS/FA/16/00660 can be partly discharged. Joinery details for the new windows remain outstanding.
12-13 York Buildings (HS/CD/18/00490) PDF 425 KB
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Proposal
Discharge of conditions 3 (methodology
statement) and 4 (details of balustrades, proposals of staircase, surfacing works, installation of ventilations, smoke vent and any other additional structural work as required. Details of new floor boards and window and door joinery details and schedule.) of Listed Building consent HS/LB/16/00661
Application No.
HS/CD/18/00490
Conservation area
Yes – Hastings Town Centre
Listed building
Yes – Grade II
Public consultation
No – Council application on Council owned land
The Principal Planning Officer, Mrs Wood, presented the application for discharge of conditions 3 (methodology statement) and 4 (details of balustrades, proposals of staircase, surfacing works, installation of ventilations, smoke vent and any other additional structural work as required. Details of new floor boards and window and door joinery details and schedule.) of Listed Building consent HS/LB/16/00661. She explained that the Conservation Officer had no objection.
Councillors were shown plans, photographs and elevations of the application site.
Councillor Roberts proposed a motion, seconded by Councillor Davies, to grant the application as set out in the resolution below.
RESOLVED – (unanimously) that:
Condition 3 can be partially discharged, subject to further detail on the location of the safe storage areas and proposals regarding the protection of original features during construction works.
Condition 4 can be partially discharged, as follows:
4(a) - discharged
4(b) - partially discharged, subject to additional window, fanlight and architrave profile details
4(c) - discharged
4(d) - discharged
4(e) - partially discharged, subject to details of the sprinkler system
4(f) - discharged
4(g) - discharged
4(h) - discharged
4(i) - discharged
4(j) – discharged
Planning Appeals and Delegated Decisions PDF 60 KB
Minutes:
The Principal Planning Officer informed the Committee that no appeals had been lost. The most significant planning appeal to be dismissed was The Malvern.
The report was noted by the Committee.(The Chair declared the meeting closed at 8.02pm)
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