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Agenda item
38-39 Marina
Minutes:
Proposal:
Change of use from Mansion Flat (first floor) to 2no. self contained flats
Application No:
HS/FA/14/00464
Existing Use:
Vacant Flat
Hastings Local Plan 2004
H4, DG1, C1, C3
Conservation Area:
Yes - Burtons' St. Leonards
National Planning Policy Framework
No Conflict
Hastings Planning Strategy
SC1, EN1, H2
Development Management Plan
Proposed Submission Version:
DM1, DM3, HC1, HN1
Public Consultation:
3 letters of objection received
The Development Manager reported on a full planning application for the conversion of a first floor flat to form two self-contained flats at 38-39 Marina, St. Leonards on Sea.
The flat, which is known as the Mansion Flat, is in a Grade II Listed Building and is located above the Colonnade shops, adjacent to Marine Court. The site is on the first floor level to the front and at ground floor level to the rear. The front of the building faces the sea and the Azur Restaurant. Access to the Mansion Flat is from Undercliff to the rear of the building. The building is a Grade II Listed Building and it is within the Burton’s St Leonards Conservation Area. Many of the nearby properties have been converted into self-contained flats.
This application was amended following extensive negotiations because the original proposals that included additional partitions and poor layout were considered to harm the Listed Building.
This revised application sought to create a two bedroom flat and a one bedroom flat. Proposals included new partition walls constructed in the hallway to create separate entrances to what will become Flat 38 and Flat 39. The lounge is to be partitioned to create the two living rooms and a new kitchenette is to be constructed in the new living room for Flat 38. A further partition will create a corridor through from the entrance hall to the new living room for Flat 38. An additional bathroom is proposed in Flat 39, providing en-suite facilities for both its bedrooms. There is existing refuse storage to the rear of the property in Undercliff.
The main considerations were the impacts of the proposal on the Listed Building and Conservation Area; proposed use and standard of accommodation and highways and parking. Following extensive negotiations with the agent and receipt of a revised application, the Development Manager considered the proposal would not harm the significance of the Grade II Listed Building. He believed the vacant property would be brought back into use and would provide acceptable accommodation for future occupants. As such, he recommended planning permission for the change of use be granted subject to conditions.
Listed building Consent will be required under a separate application to carry out the alterations.
The Human Rights considerations had been taken into account fully in balancing the planning issues.
Councillor Wincottproposed a motion to approve the application as set out in the resolution below. This was seconded by Councillor Rogers.
RESOLVED– (unanimously) that planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:
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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:
13.1260.001 & 13.1260.002D
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.
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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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; and
3.
As the property is a Grade II Listed Building, Listed Building Consent is also required for the alterations. Separate planning permission and listed building consent will also be required for any external alterations to the property.
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