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Agenda and minutes
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Items No. Item Apologies for Absence
Minutes:
None received.
Declarations of Interest
Minutes:
Councillor
Minute
Declaration
Cllr Bacon
214.1
Prejudicial - Has publicly expressed view regarding the application and been in contact with the petitioner.
Cllr Beaver
All items relating to highways
Personal – East Sussex County Councillor
Cllr Scott
All items relating to highways
Personal – East Sussex County Councillor
Minutes of previous meeting PDF 193 KB
Minutes:
RESOLVED – that the minutes of the meeting held on 12 August 2020 be approved by the Chair as a true record.
Planning applications attracting a petition
Land at 63 Boyne Road (HS/FA/20/00316) PDF 434 KB
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Proposal
Proposed dwelling
Application No
HS/FA/20/00316
Conservation Area
No
Listed Building
No
Public Consultation
Yes – 14 letters of objection, 1 petition of objection
Due to a prejudicial interest Cllr Bacon left the meeting for the duration of this item.
The Planning Services Manager presented the application for a proposed dwelling on land at 63 Boyne Road. The Committee were notified of an update to the application. An amended Tree Plan had been submitted to accurately reflect the removed and retained trees on the site.
The site comprises part of the garden of 63 Boyne Road, a semi-detached two storey dwelling. The land slopes from north to south and is located at the corner of Boyne Road and Lodge Road. The area is principally residential in character.
The new dwelling will be two storeys with an additional lower-ground level. The property will be detached which is not typical of the pattern of development in the area. However, the contrast between the proposed dwelling and the neighbouring semi-detached properties is not harmful to the area and most of the elements of the proposal are similar to the existing properties.
The proposal provides sufficient car parking for both the new and existing properties and meets the requirements set by East Sussex County Council.
There is one first floor side window facing 63 Boyne Road which is to be obscure glazed as per condition 14. The proposal also includes a rear balcony which does overlook neighbouring properties. As this is a common feature of properties in this area, and there already is an element of mutual overlooking, this has been determined as acceptable.
The Arboricultural Officer was consulted in regard to the loss of category B trees and raised no objections. Some trees had already been removed although a number of additional trees were proposed to be planted.
Councillors were shown plans, photographs and elevations of the application site.
The petitioner Mrs Day was present and spoke against the application. Mrs Day said that the design of the proposal is not uniform with the rest of the street and will therefore stick out. Mrs Day raised concerns that no site notices were put up in the area. There are also concerns regarding the safety of children as many use Lodge Road on their way to and from local schools. Lodge Road is an unmade road which has received many repairs over the years but is in a constant state of degeneration. There is a blind spot where Boyne Road joins Lodge Road and with heavy vehicles turning the road could be further damaged or someone could get hurt. Mrs Day said that she hopes the replanting of trees will take place as they were severely cut back in June and there was a constant bonfire. The trees removed were of mixed species.
There were no questions to Mrs Day from Councillors.
The agent Mr Waterhouse was present and spoke in favour of the application. Mr Waterhouse said the application meets the required policies ... view the full minutes text for item 214a
Other Planning Applications
Little Warren Cottage (HS/FA/20/00175) PDF 313 KB
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Proposal
Retention of chicken coop, shepherds hut and storage shed.
Application No
HS/FA/20/00175
Conservation Area
No
Listed Building
No
Public Consultation
Yes – 11 letters of objection, 31 letters of support
The Planning Services Manager presented the application for retention of chicken coop, shepherds hut and storage shed.
The site comprises a single storey detached property on the south side of Fairlight Road within Hastings Country Park. The boundary is lined by trees which are subject to a group and individual Tree Preservation Order.
This application follows an earlier application which was withdrawn following concerns raised by the Local Planning Authority regarding the design of the main storage shed.
Councillors were shown plans, photographs and elevations of the application site. The Planning Services Manager advised that the chicken coop was not fixed to the ground and was not considered harmful to the character of the area. The shepherds hut was well landscaped and also not harmful to the character of the area.
Councillor Beaver proposed a motion, seconded by Councillor Davies, to approve the planning application as set out in the resolution below.
RESOLVED - (unanimously) that planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:
1. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: LWC-07C, LWC-03A, LWC-05A, LWC-06 & LWC-04A
2. The shepherd hut and main storage shed/summerhouse, shall be ancillary to the main dwelling house and used solely for the purpose incidental to the host dwelling and not to be let as or rented as holiday or for additional income.
3. No additional pruning to the 2 x Alder, 1 x Oak and 1 x Field Maple shall take place adjacent to the workshop/summerhouse, until the precise details have been submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
4. No further development shall take place to the workshop/summerhouse until temporary protective fences as illustrated in Appendix B, to safeguard the trees and/or hedges to be retained on the site have been erected in accordance with the current BS5837:2012: Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction, standards and to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority. All such fences shall be kept in a sound, upright and complete condition until the development has been completed and/or the Local Planning Authority confirm in writing that the works have been sufficiently completed for the fencing to be removed.
Reasons:
1. For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
2. To safeguard the amenity of the adjoining country park.
3. In the interests of the health of the trees and the visual amenity of the area.
4. In the interests of the health of the trees and to protect the visual amenity.
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 ... view the full minutes text for item 215a
33 St Dominic Close (HS/FA/00123) PDF 443 KB
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Proposal
Loft conversion and rear dormer extension together with single storey rear extension and raised patio area with screening and detached side tandem garage (amended description).
Application No
HS/FA/20/00123
Conservation Area
No
Listed Building
No
Public Consultation
Yes – 11 letters of objection
The Planning Services Manager presented the application for loft conversion and rear dormer extension together with single storey rear extension and raised patio area with screening and detached side tandem garage.
The site consists of a semi-detached bungalow at the end of a cul-de-sac. The area is predominantly residential in character. The proposed dormer window is located to the rear and won’t be visible from the public realm.
The Planning Services Manager informed the Committee that the proposed extension is considered to be of a scale and design that would not be harmful to neighbouring residential amenity.
Councillors were shown plans, photographs and elevations of the application site.
Councillor Roberts proposed a motion, seconded by Councillor Cox, to approve the planning application as set out in the resolution below.
RESOLVED - (unanimously) that 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: 4269-100B, 4269-101D, 4269-105D and 4269-106H 3. 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.4. The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall match those used in the existing building, with the exception of the flat roof.
5. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (or any order revoking, re-enacting or modifying that Order), the garage shall be used only for purposes incidental and ancillary to the enjoyment of the dwelling house and for no other purpose and from which it shall not be let, sold separately, or severed thereafter.
6. Prior to the commencement of works on site, a Land Stability Report by a qualified engineer shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and the approved scheme of works shall be implemented before the construction of the development hereby approved.
7. Prior to the use of the rear raised patio area hereby approved, the 1.8m high obscure glazed privacy screen positioned along the south side and part of the west side of the raised patio area shall be constructed and completed in line with approved drawing no. 4269-106 H and thereafter retained and maintained in good order in perpetuity.
8. No development shall take place, including any ground works or works of demolition, until a Construction Management Plan has been submitted to and approved in writing ... view the full minutes text for item 215b
Planning Appeals and Delegated Decisions PDF 202 KB
Minutes:
The Committee noted the report.
(The Chair closed the meeting at 7.32pm)
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