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Agenda item
Hastings Spiritualist Church, Portland Place
Minutes:
Proposal:
Change of use of ground floor to form 2x1 bedroom apartments. Change of use of second floor two bedroom apartment to 2x1 bedroom apartments. Alterations to first floor to facilitate proposed scheme.
Application No:
HS/FA/15/00091
Existing Use:
Spiritualist church
Hastings Local Plan 2004
DG1, DG2, TR8, H4
Conservation Area:
No
National Planning Policy Framework
No Conflict
Hastings Planning Strategy
FA2, SC1
Development Management Plan
Proposed Submission Version:
DM1, DM3, DM4
Public Consultation:
4 letters of objection and 1 petition
received
The Development Manager reported on an application for the amended resubmission of a previously approved scheme HS/FA/07/00315.
Change of use of ground floor to form 2x1 bedroom apartments. Subdivision of previously approved second floor penthouse to 2x1 bedroom apartments and other first floor alterations at first floor to facilitate proposed scheme at Hastings Spiritualist Church, Portland Place.
The site is located on the west side of Portland Place in a mid-terrace position. The area is mainly residential with the majority of properties being terraced houses. The site adjoins a residential property to the south, Jackson Hall to the north and shares a boundary with three residential properties.
The conversion of part of the site to residential and the erection of second storey has previously been granted permission under HS/FA/07/00315. An extension to time (HS/FA/10/00451) was also later granted at planning permission in 2010. The works to implement the application have commenced on site but have halted due to the proposal being amended. Having reviewed the previously approved plans the Development Manager felt the proposed external alteration will result in a more sympathetic development that would appear in keeping with the existing street scene and that the increase in flats from 3 to 6 would provide additional housing within the town centre.
The main issues considered were the design and appearance; housing need, living environment and transport.
The Development Manager recommended the application be approved subject to conditions.
The Human Rights considerations have been taken into account fully in balancing the planning issues.
The petitioner, Judy Russell, was present and spoke against the application.
The applicant, Stephen Finch, was present and spoke in support of the application.
Councillor Wincott proposed a motion to approve the application subject to the addition of conditions and reasons 6 & 7 as set out in the resolution below. This was seconded by Councillor Beaver.
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.
No development shall take place above ground until the following details have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details;
1) Large scale details of proposed entrance doors, windows and rooflights; and
2) Details of proposed render/paint colour.
Details of the proposed rainwater goods.
3.
None of the flats hereby approved shall be occupied until such time as the bin store as shown on the approved plans has been provided to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority;
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.
6.
7.
The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: DD/portlandchurch/01, DD/portlandchurch/02, DD/portlandcurch/03;
The windows on the south elevation shall be permanently fixed shut and shall at no time be glazed other than in obscure glazing; and
No flat hereby approved shall be occupied until storage for two bicycles has been provided in accordance with details to be agreed in writing by the local planning authority before installation.
Reasons:
1.
This condition is imposed in accordance with the provisions of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990;
2.
To ensure that the finished development takes proper account of the character of the surrounding area in its use of external materials in the interests of the amenity of the area. (Hastings Local Plan 2004 - Policy DG1);
3.
To ensure a satisfactory standard of development;
4.
To safeguard the amenity of adjoining residents. (Hastings Local Plan 2004 - Policy DG4);
5.
For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
6. To safeguard the amenity of adjoining and future residents.
7. To encourage cycling and reduce car traffic associated with the 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 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.
The proposal may be a material change of use to which the Building Regulations 1991 apply and a building regulation submission may be necessary before the change of use takes place.
4.
The applicant should consult the Building Control Section with regard to sound insulation.
5.
Consideration should be given to the provision of a domestic sprinkler system.
Supporting documents:
- Hastings Spiritualist Church, Portland Place, item 83b PDF 66 KB
- MAP_Hastings Spiritualist Church, item 83b PDF 485 KB
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