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Agenda item
The Winchester Club, Harrow Lane, St. Leonards on Sea
Minutes:
Proposal:
Change of use from private members social club (sui generis) to drinking establishment (A4), plus installation of a wheelchair accessible toilet and general internal redecoration.
Application No:
HS/FA/16/00286
Existing Use:
Conservation Area:
Listed Building
Public Consultation
Vacant premises since 2013 – previously
private members club (sui generis)
No
No
3 letters of objection received
Mr Batchelor, Principal Planner presented this report for a change of use from a private members social club (sui generis) to a drinking establishment (A4), plus installation of a wheelchair accessible toilet and general internal redecoration at The Winchester Club (Formal Civil Service Sports Club).
He advised that an update had been received from Building Control and that they had advised that an application will be required for the work. Additional fire exit doors will be required onto the sports hall if required (not part of this application).
Councillor Scott proposed a motion to approve the application with the addition of note 11, as set out in the resolution below. This was seconded by Councillor Dowling.
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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:
FP 001, FP-002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 009
3.
Deliveries to and from the premises shall not take place:
before 08:00 and after 18:00 hours Monday to Friday
before 08:00 and after 13:00 Saturdays
at no time on Sundays or Bank/Public Holidays.
4.
The premises shall not be used except between the following hours:
11:00 to 23:30 Sunday/Bank and Public Holiday to Thursday
11:00 to 00:30 Saturday
11:00 to 1.00 on Christmas Eve, New Years Eve, day preceding Bank Holiday and private/pre booked functions.
5.
The development hereby approved shall not be brought into use until a full noise assessment, prepared by an acoustic consultant who is a member of the Institute of Acoustics, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Council. The assessment shall include details of the potential impact on the ambient (background) noise levels, particularly at nearby residential properties, and what measures will be put in place to reduce the potential for nuisance from the operation of the venue. Particular attention should also be paid to the assessment and control of low frequency noise (bass beat) from entertainment. The premises shall not be brought into use until the approved mitigation measures have been implemented and such measures shall remain in place unless otherwise approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
6.
The development shall be undertaken wholly in accordance with the details set out in the approved waste management plan.
7.
No development shall take place until details of the proposed cycle parking arrangements have been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and, the cycle parking areas shall not be used for any other purpose.
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 residents.
4.
In the interests of the amenity of the neighbouring residential occupiers.
5.
In the interests of the amenity of the neighbouring residential occupiers.
6.
To minimise the amount of construction and demolition waste being disposed of in landfill sites in accordance with the East Sussex County Council Supplementary Planning Document on Construction and Demolition Waste.
7.
In order that the development site is accessible by non car modes and to meet the objectives of sustainable 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 is advised to contact the Food; Health & Safety Team on: 01424 451078 or foodsafety@hastings.gov.uk regarding the food serving area and toilet provision.
5.
The applicant is reminded that this Council has adopted the provisions of Section 20 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 in respect of public toilet availability where persons remain within the premises for the consumption of food and drink.
6.
The Assistant Director Environment & Place of Operational Services Directorate must be consulted with regard to the requirements of the Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulations 1995 and the Health and Safety at Work Etc. Act 1974.
7.
The applicant should consult Building Control at Rother District Council with regard to the provision of adequate means of escape in case of fire and necessary fire precaution works. Please contact the Building Control Team on: 01424 787670 or buildingcontrol@rother.gov.uk for further information.
8.
All food businesses must be registered with the Food; Health & Safety Team at least 28 days prior to the commencement of trading. Please contact the Food; Health & Safety Team on: 01424 451078 or foodsafety@hastings.gov.uk for further information.
9.
Please display clear and prominent signs requesting customers to 'Please consider our neighbours and leave the area quickly and quietly'.
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11.
The applicant is advised that any external lighting is likely to require planning permission. You are requested to contact Hastings Borough Council Planning Department for advice in advance of such works taking place on site. Email DCEnquiries@hastings.gov.uk for further information.
The applicant is advised to contact the East Sussex County Council Highways Contact Centre on 0345 60 80 193 to discuss the provision of disabled parking bays in close proximity to the venue.
Supporting documents:
- MAP - The Winchester Club (Former Civil Service Sports Club), Harrow Lane, item 124b PDF 340 KB
- The Winchester Club (Former Civil Service Sport Club), Harrow Lane, item 124b PDF 126 KB
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