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Agenda item
8 Grosvenor Crescent, St. Leonards on Sea
Minutes:
Proposal:
Conversion of the existing building from 4 x flats to 7
x one and two bed flats, with extensions to the ground, first, second floors and roof of the western side/rear elevations, the raising of the rear section of existing ridgeline, the insertion of a window in the front elevation, the demolition of one chimney and reinstatement of another chimney, and the formation of an enclosed refuse/recycling & cycle store on the rear elevation
Application No:
HS/FA/17/00625
Existing Use:
Conservation Area:
Listed Building
Public Consultation
Residential flats.
Yes - Grosvenor Gardens
No
3 letters of objection received 1 letter of support
Having declared his prejudicial interest, Councillor Beaver was absent from the Chamber during discussion and voting. This item was brought to committee as requested by ward member, Councillor Beaver.
The Senior Planner, Mrs Meppem, presented this report for the conversion of the existing building from 4 flats to 7 flats (4 x 1 bed & 3 x 2 beds), extensions to the ground, first, second floors and roof; raising of the rear section of the existing ridgeline; insertion of a window in the front elevation; demolition of one chimney and reinstatement of another chimney; and formation of an enclosed refuse/recycling & cycle store on the rear elevation.
The site is located on the A259 opposite the seafront. The premises consists of an imposing semi-detached, three storey building with double height bay windows and large forward projecting gables at second floor level.
The Senior Planner stated that the premises is not a listed building and there is no parking associated with the premises. On street parking is available at the front of the site. She said the premises has historically been converted into four separate residential units and meets the minimum requirements for internal space standards. Although the site is in flood zone 2 and 3, this is covered by Condition 7 and Informative 4.
Members were shown plans and photographs of the application site.
Councillor Wincott proposed a motion to approve the application as set out in the resolution below. This was seconded by Councillor Sabetian.
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: RS/00, RS/01, RS/02, RS/03, RS/04, RS05, RS/06, RS/07, RS/09, RS/11, RS/12, RS/13 and RS14;
3.
The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the extensions and alterations hereby permitted shall match those used in the existing building;
4.
The windows shown on the proposed plans shown serving bathrooms, en-suites or WCs shall be obscure glazed and remain as such at all times;
5.
A 1.8 metre high obscure glazed screen shall be erected on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor balconies as shown on approved plans RS/03, RS/04 and RS/05 prior to completion of the development and retained thereafter;
6.
Prior to completion of the conversion, the bin and cycle store as identified on plan RS/02 shall be provided on site;
7.
Prior to completion of the conversion, evidence that the flood risk mitigation measures have been incorporated in to the scheme shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. These shall include;
(i) Slot-in demountable barrier system at a height of 0.3 metres - 0.6 metres as per national guidance, to be positioned in front of each of the two external doorways at ground level;
(ii) Airbricks and similar openings at ground level be made flood-proof;
(iii) The hatch to basement level to be replaced with a flood-proof hatch door;
(iv) Non-return valves to be installed to the foul effluent drainage network
The mitigation measures shall be fully implemented prior to occupation in accordance with the approved details and retained on site thereafter, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority in conjunction with the Environment Agency;
8.
The office within flat 7 as shown on drawing RS/05 shall only be used as office space and at no point be used as an additional bedroom;
9.
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:
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 that the finished extensions match the appearance of the existing premises;
4.
To safeguard the amenity of adjoining and future residents;
5.
To safeguard the amenity of adjoining and future residents;
6.
To ensure a satisfactory standard of development;
7.
To reduce the risk of flooding to the proposed development and future occupants in line with Section 9 of the Planning Practice Guidance to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) for Flood Risk and Coastal Change;
8.
To ensure a satisfactory standard of development and in the interests of highway safety; and
9.
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;
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 paragraphs 186 and 187 of the National Planning Policy Framework;
3.
Consideration should be given to the provision of a domestic sprinkler system; and
4.
A Flood Warning and Evacuation Plan as included as Appendix D of the Flood Risk Assessment (dated June 2017) shall be prepared and a copy provided within each flat at all times.
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