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Agenda item
Debenhams, (Part of 1st Floor) 1-3 Robertson Street, Hastings (HS/FA/21/01060)
(E Meppem, Senior Planning Officer)
Minutes:
Proposal
Change of use of designated area from Class E to Sui Generis for amusements, including retro and modern video games, pinball games, virtual reality games, interactive games such as air Hockey and dance games.
Application No
HS/FA/21/01060
Conservation Area
Yes – Hastings Town Centre
Listed Building
No
Public Consultation
Yes. 15 in Objection 1 in Support
Petition of objection received
Councillor Roark returned to the Chamber
The Senior Planning Officer gave updates. Since the reports had been issued there has been one further letter of objection received. Concerns raised reflect those already received. No new matters raised. Slide showing a location plan, Aerial photos and photographs of the outside of the building were shown. A slide showing the different uses of nearby building was shown.
The representative for the petitioner Mr Peter Bailey addressed the committee. When the Debenhams restaurant was open residents of Albany Court could hear the clunk of cups and this was considered acceptable. The Restaurant closed at 5pm. Regarding the closing time of the seafront entrance to the premises in Robertson Terrace, Albany Court held its AGM in March and the leaseholders were happy for the seafront entrance to remain open until 8:00 PM in the summer months. We would like the agreed closing times and noise levels to be clarified through a written agreement. We have no information yet on a separate topic as yet regarding if flashing lights and illuminated signs are to be installed at the Robertson Terrace entrance. The conservation aspect needs to be maintained and respected by this development
The Applicant Mr Manning addressed the committee. With the help of Councillor Rogers Mr Manning has been able to meet with local residents. A sound survey has been ordered and with the help of the residents of Albany Court the survey has been completed. The report has been received and soundproofing has been carried out though out the building to make sure residents are not disturbed in any way. The seafront entrance has been agreed locally to stop being used from 8pm in the summer and that time would be earlier in winter months. Security will be at the site and has been budgeted for seven days a week and starting before the recommended time of 6pm. This is a family centre.
Councillors asked questions of the developer.
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Councillor Rogers as the Ward Councillor addressed the committee. It was explained how this was a good example of developers working with local residents. There was lots of residents’ concerns, but the developers have listened and allayed these. The entrance at Robertson Terrace was a big concern and has again been taken care of.
The Senior Planning Officer replied that any future advertisements would require consideration as part of an advertisement consent application, particularly as the site is in a conservation area. A condition has been imposed in respect of the noise insulation testing that's been carried out on site. The Senior Planning Officer explained that this application is for a small section of the building and is purely considering the change of use of that section of the building to a Sui Generis use to allow the installation of arcade games. Any alterations to the entrance or the use of the entrance can't be considered as part of this application
Councillors debated.
Councillor Roberts proposed approval of the recommendation, seconded by Councillor Beaver.
RESOLVED (Unanimously)
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:
4185-PL 521, 4185-PL 511, 4185-PL 502, 4185-PL 501, Sound Insulation Testing & Advice (J3377).
3.
The Amusement area hereby approved is to be contained within the first floor area outlined in red on plan number PL521. Any increase to the size of the Amusement Area will require the submission of a further planning application for change of use.
4.
All recommendations within the Sound Insulation Testing Report (J3377) dated 15/03/2022 are to be implemented on site prior to commencement of use. Evidence that the recommendations of the Sound Insulation Test Report have been implemented shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the use, hereby approved, commencing.
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.
To safeguard the amenity of adjoining and future 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 paragraph 38 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.
A separate application, to be submitted in accordance with the Advertisement Regulations, will be required for the display of any external advertisements.
5.
The developer is advised to contact the Designing Out Crime Officer to discuss any recommendations or additional measures to mitigate against any identified local crime trends and site specific requirements.
Sussex Police Headquarters, Malling House, Malling, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2DZ.
Supporting documents:
- MAP_HS_FA_21_01060 - Debenhams, item 354. PDF 395 KB
- HS-FA-21-01060 - Debenhams, (Part of 1st floor) 1-3 Robertson Street, Hastings, TN34 1HN, item 354. PDF 112 KB
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