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Agenda item
The Stade Family Amusement Park, The Stade (HS/FA/21/00979)
(T Zulu, Principal Planning Officer)
Minutes:
Proposal
Proposed removal of low-level walls.
Application No
HS/FA/21/00979
Conservation Area
Yes – Old Town
Listed Building
No
Public Consultation
Yes – 17 objections
The Principal Planning Officer presented this application for the removal of low-level walls. There is one update. A letter of objection received raising concerns regarding moving the kiosk, potential loss of pedestrian access and that the Foreshore Trust has failed to protect the public access. The Principal Planning Officer advised that these matters have been covered within the report and are not the substantive application which purely seeks to demolish the existing modern low level walls.
Slides were shown of the location plan, block plan, ariel pictures and photos of the low level walls. Drawings were shown showing the walls that would be removed.
An assessment explained the low level walls are of modern construction, and they only serve to define ride areas from the public realm. They do not contribute to the special character of the Conservation Area, and they also don't make any contribution to the setting of the listed buildings nearby and therefore their loss is found to be acceptable. As such the loss of the low level walls complies with policies. It should be noted that the application does not propose to make any changes to the existing pedestrian walkway and does not propose to make any changes to the existing railings.
Councillor Hilton as the Ward Councillor addressed the committee. She said that the land the amusement park sits on is held in trust for the common use, benefit and enjoyment of all Her Majesty's subjects The Coastal Users group is meant to be informed of all relevant planning applications on Foreshore Trust land and this application was only circulated on Monday at her prompting, only two days before the Planning Committee. Councillor Hilton expressed her concerns that once the wall is removed then rides may spill out onto the path and public access.
Councillor Beaver proposed approval of the recommendation, seconded by Councillor Roberts.
RESOLVED (9 for 0 against and 1 abstention)
Grant Full Planning Permission 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:
BA2160.03, BA2160.04, BA2160.05C and BA2160.06.
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 existing railings shall be retained in their current form, and this decision shall not be construed as granting Planning Permission for alterations to, or removal of the railings.
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 safeguard the amenity of adjoining and future residents.
4.
In the interests of the historic integrity of the Old Town Conservation Area and the setting of nearby Listed Buildings.
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.
3.
The applicant is reminded that, under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended) and the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), it is an offence to: deliberately capture, disturb, injure or kill Great Crested Newts; damage or destroy a breeding or resting place; deliberately obstructing access to a resting or sheltering place. Planning consent for a development does not provide a defence against prosecution under these acts. Should Great Crested Newts be found at any stages of the development works, then all works should cease, and Natural England should be contacted for advice.
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Supporting documents:
- MAP_HS_FA_21_00979_The Stade Family Amusements, item 324. PDF 399 KB
- HS-FA-21-00979 - The Stade Family Amusement Park, The Stade, item 324. PDF 142 KB
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