MINUTES of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on Monday 3rd February 2025 at 7.30 pm in the Hurstpierpoint Village Centre.
Members present: Cllr Julia Shorrocks (Chair) Cllr Helen Bedford Cllr Bob Sampson Cllr Susan Dyke Cllr Lindsay Thompson Cllr Michael Avery
Also present: Cllr Duncan Ranger Cllr Malcolm Llewellyn Cllr Claire Majsai Sarah Groom, Clerk Gemma Porteous Assistant Clerk 1 member of the public
P24/25078 Apologies for Absence: Apologies were received and accepted from: Cllr Sarah Baldey, Cllr Barry Forster and Cllr David Evans
P24/25079 Declarations of Interest: Cllr Helen Bedford declared a non-pecuniary interest in the Land at Mill Lane Sayers Common, DM/25/0045.
P24/25080 Minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 6th January 2025: The committee reviewed the minutes, and it was: RESOLVED: That the Committee AGREED the Planning Committee minutes of 6th January 2025.
P24/25081 Matters arising from the Meeting of the Planning Committee held on 6th January 2025. There were no matters arising.
P24/25082 Adjournment for questions from the public: Members agreed to adjourn the meeting to receive questions from members of the public in attendance. There was one member of the public in attendance that spoke in support of 4 High Street, Hurstpierpoint, DM/24/3060.
P24/25083 Applications – Committee decision: The Committee considered the following and made RECOMMENDATIONS to the Planning authority:
1) 135 College Lane, Hurstpierpoint. DM/24/3125 Proposed two storey side and rear extension and alterations.
RECOMMENDATION: The committee’s recommendation is that MSDC should give permission.
2) 17 Nursery Close. Hurstpierpoint. DM/24/3130 Proposed single storey rear extension.
RECOMMENDATION: The committee’s recommendation is that MSDC should give permission.
3) 83 Cuckfield Road, Hurstpierpoint. DM/24/3107: Proposed works include the demolition of the existing rear single storey extensions; the development of a single storey rear and side extension at ground floor level; the installation of skylights to the ground floor extensions; the demolition of the existing rear and side dormer extensions at roof level; the development of a hip to end gable roof extension; the development of a replacement rear dormer extension to the rear roof slope; the installation of two operable skylights to the front elevation roof slope.
RECOMMENDATION: The committee’s recommendation is that MSDC should give permission.
4) 4 High Street, Hurstpierpoint. DM/24/3060 Proposed new cladding to front elevation first floor. Car port and opening through garden wall at rear.
RECOMMENDATION: The committees recommendation is that MSDC should give permission on the basis that:
- Too much emphasis has been placed on the materials as they are in keeping with the character of the property and the property has been sympathetically renovated.
- The committee have no objection to the car port being a replacement to the wall that is in disrepair and due to lack of parking.
5) Hurstpierpoint College, College Lane Hurstpierpoint. DM/25/0063 Proposed construction of a first floor extension and access stair at the northern end of the new swimming pool building. Accommodating two classrooms, staff office and ancillary accommodation.
RECOMMENDATION: The committee’s recommendation is that MSDC should give permission.
6) 5 College Lane, Hurstpierpoint. DM/25/0078 Proposed single storey rear extension.
RECOMMENDATION: The committee’s recommendation is that MSDC should give permission.
7) Land at Mill Lane Sayers Common. DM/25/0045 Planning in Principle to develop an area of land to five residential dwellings.
RECOMMENDATION: The Committee’srecommendation is that MSDC should refuse the application. Due to the following:
- Concerns around access onto and off the land from Mill Lane on safety grounds.
- Noise pollution from the A23 if the woodland is removed.
- Concerns for the wildlife corridor being destroyed.
- Historical refusal for housing this site.
8) Playing Fields North of Headmasters House and Westfield, Hurstpierpoint College, College Lane Hurstpierpoint. DM/25/0128 Proposed sports pavilion to many weathers playing field.
RECOMMENDATION: The committee’s recommendation is that MSDC should give permission.
9) Hurstpierpoint College, College Lane, Hurstpierpoint. DM/25/0117 Proposal to upgrade the lighting infrastructure by installing energy efficient LED ClearFlood units on existing lighting posts within the car park.
RECOMMENDATION: The committee’s recommendation is that MSDC should give permission if the lighting is more energy efficient and if it reduces directional, overall glare and light pollution.
10) 7 White Close Hurstpierpoint DM/25/0175 Proposal for garage conversion, loft conversion and internal alterations.
RECOMMENDATION: The committee’s recommendation is that MSDC should give permission.
P24/25084 Information Items – Tree Applications. The committee noted the following applications:
1) Fairhaven, Abberton Field, Hurstpierpoint. DM/24/3121 Trees in a Conservation Area Proposal: 1 x Oak – Fell.
RECOMMENDATION: MSDC objected to this proposal on 31.01.25.
2) 17 High Street, Hurstpierpoint. DM/25/0037 Trees in a Conservation Area Proposal: T1 Holly – Fell. T2 Macrocarpa – Fell.
RECOMMENDATION: The committee’s recommendation is refusal unless there is justification for felling which is supported by the Tree Officer.
3) 36 College Lane, Hurstpierpoint. DM/25/0121 Trees in a Conservation Area proposal: Beech – fell.
RECOMMENDATION: The committee’s recommendation is refusal unless there is justification for felling which is supported by the Tree Officer.
P24/25085 Enforcement Action – The committee noted the following updates:
No notifications received.
P24/25086 MSDC Planning Decisions: (All as H&SC PC recommendation, except where noted).
(1) Granted: The Committee noted permissions granted by MSDC:
- 43 Cuckfield Road, Hurstpierpoint. DM/24/2528.Proposed rear extension to dining room with a rear dormer. Front and side extensions to form new porch (amended description 02/12).
- White Horse Lodge, Furzeland Way, Sayers Common. DM/24/2983 Replacement of existing container with new building.
- Colwood, Halton Shaws, Hurstpierpoint.DM/24/2952. Description: Robinia (T1) – Reduce Crown By 3m On All Aspects. Silver Birch (T2) – Reduce Crown By 2m On All Aspects.
- Bradshaw and Lloyd, 84 High Street, Hurstpierpoint. DM/24/2550 Description: Metal Hanging Sign Showing a two-Dimensional Boot Attached To Shop Fascia.
- 9 Trinity Court, Brown Twins Road, Hurstpierpoint. DM/24/2776 Proposed conservatory.
- 5 Hurst Gardens, Hurstpierpoint. DM/24/2931 Oak (T1) – raise crown on south side to give 1.5m clearance above apple tree, pruning back secondary growth only – to allow more light to the suppressed apple tree beneath.
- 26 Gothard Green way, Goddards Green. DM/24/3000 Certificate of lawfulness of proposed use or development for class e(g)(iii) light industrial use together with secondary class e use of kart track and associated car parking
(2) Refused: The Committee noted refusals by MSDC:
No refusals received
(3) Withdrawn: The Committee noted withdrawn applications:
No notifications received.
(4) Appeals: The Committee noted planning appeals:
a) Hautboyes New Way Lane Hurstpierpoint BN6 9BD.SDNP/23/00070/REFCLU. Use of land as residential garden. (Appeal dismissed by SDNP)
b) Maltings Farm Malthouse Lane Hurstpierpoint BN6 9JZ. AP/24/0046. Retrospective application for the creation of a new walled garden. (Landscaping and supporting information received 17.04.2024)
(Appeal Dismissed)
- 43 Wilderness Road, Hurstpierpoint. AP/24/0012 (EF/23/0161 (Appeal Dismissed by Planning Inspector)
- Danny Lodge, New Way Lane, Hurstpierpoint. SDNP/24/00043/REFHOU (Appeal dismissed by SDNP)
There being no other business the meeting closed at 20:21.
Chairman