MINUTES of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on Monday 30^th March 2026 at 7.30 pm in the Hurstpierpoint Village Centre.

Members present:          Cllr Julia Shorrocks (Chair)            Cllr Susan Dyke  Cllr Helen Bedford

Cllr Bob Sampson                Cllr Sarah Baldey              Cllr Michael Avery  Cllr Shaun Hole

Also present:     Gemma Porteous (assistant Clerk)            1 member of the public

P25/26104:        Apologies for Absence: It was: RESOLVED: That the Committee AGREED and ACCEPTED the apologies for absence from Cllr Lindsay Thompson 

P25/25105:        Declarations of Interest: There were no declarations of interest.

P25/26106:         Minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held 2^nd March 2026: It was: RESOLVED: That the Committee AGREED the Planning Committee minutes of 2^nd March 2026.

P25/26107:         Matters arising from the Meeting of the Planning Committee held on 2^nd March 2026.  There were no matters arising.

P25/26108:         Adjournment for questions from the public: 1 member of the public spoke about the potential Thakeham development on College Lane

P25/26109:        Applications – Committee decision: The Committee considered the following and made RECOMMENDATIONS to the Planning authority:  

1. 7 Whites Close, Hurstpierpoint.  DM/26/0405  Proposed demolition of existing conservatory, to be replaced with a single storey rear, flat roof extension.

RECOMMENDATION:  The committee recommends that MSDC grant permission

2. 6 St Christophers Road, Hurstpierpoint.  DM/26/0318            Construct rear full width dormer. Demolish existing rear extension and part of existing garage. Construct larger single rear storey extension.

RECOMMENDATION:  The committee recommends that MSDC grant permission

3. Oak Tree Caravan, Bishopstone Lane, Ansty.  DM/26/0171   Replace existing caravan and 2x outbuildings with new permanent dwelling

RECOMMENDATION:  The committee recommends that MSDC grant permission

4. 12 Marchants Road, Hurstpierpoint.  DM/26/0323   Removal of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey infill extension to rear, an extension to the existing garage, alterations to roof and extension of eaves. Retrofit of the dwelling incorporating external wall insulation finished in render, new glazing, an MVHR system and a new drive and patio.

RECOMMENDATION:  The committee recommends that MSDC grant permission

5. 4 St Georges Place, Hurstpierpoint.  DM/26/0555     Proposed single storey rear extension and roof conversion.

RECOMMENDATION:  The committee recommends that MSDC grant permission

6. The Spinney, 59 Wickham Hill, Hurstpierpoint.  DM/26/0574  Proposed single storey infill rear extension. rear facing ground floor kitchen doors removed and new window proposed. New rear bifolds to rear elevation.

RECOMMENDATION:  The committee recommends that MSDC grant permission

7. The Gill, New Way Lane, Hurstpierpoint. SDNP/26/00906/APNR        Formation of a forestry track and turning circle.

RECOMMENDATION:  The committee recommends that SDNP grant permission

8. Cumberland Barn, Bishopstone Lane, Ansty.  DM/26/0498   Proposed entrance porch and lean-to roof canopy to frontage of property.

RECOMMENDATION:  The committee recommends that MSDC grant permission

9. 3 Wintergreen Way, Sayers Common.  DM/26/0580               Proposed erection of single storey rear extension.

RECOMMENDATION:  The committee recommends that MSDC grant permission

10. Nupur Indian Restaurant, 122 High Street, Hurstpierpoint.  DM/25/2155       Proposed new 2no bedroom dwelling to the rear of 122 High Street. Revised plans and SUDS Drainage Report received 12.03.2025.

RECOMMENDATION:  If MSDC is minded to grant permission for the property, the applicant must contact the Parish Council to discuss arrangements for financial contributions relating to access via South Lane, which is a privately owned road.

Furthermore, the recently resurfaced private access road must not be damaged by construction traffic. Should any damage occur, the applicant will be responsible for covering the full cost of repairs, restoring the road to its current condition.

11. 43 Nursery Close, Hurstpierpoint.  DM/26/0659        Removal of existing conservatory, to be replaced with a single storey rear extension.

RECOMMENDATION:  The committee recommends that MSDC grant permission

12. Hurstpierpoint College, College Lane, Hurstpierpoint.  DM/26/0692 Replacement of existing floodlights to the West Astro sports pitch with 18 LED floodlights mounted on the existing columns, together with associated electrical and control gear works. No change of use.

RECOMMENDATION:  The committee are in favour for the lighting to be upgraded to environmental friendly, energy efficient lighting and whenever the lighting is updated, it should always reduce the overall glare and light spill from the site.  The committee are pleased to see that this has been addressed in this application.

13. New Bury Theatre, Hurstpierpoint College, College Lane, Hurstpierpoint.  DM/26/0680 Installation of roof mounted solar photovoltaic panels to the southern pitched roofs of the Music School and Performing Arts Centre, together with solar photovoltaic panels to the eastern part of the flat roof of the Performing Arts Centre and associated ancillary works.

RECOMMENDATION:  The committee recommends that MSDC grant permission

14. Hurstpierpoint College, College Lane, Hurstpierpoint.  DM/26/0708 Refurbishment of the existing Sports Hall roof, installation of new TATA Trisomet 120mm insulated composite roof panels; installation of roof-mounted photovoltaic panels; and a minor localised alteration to the eastern roof slope to remove the existing internal valley and form a simple gable end, with the roof plane raised by approximately 150mm.

RECOMMENDATION:  The committee recommends that MSDC grant permission

15. 4 Hurst Gardens, Hurstpierpoint.  DM/26/0702          Proposed porch with obscured side facing window to create a ground-floor accessible wc.

RECOMMENDATION:  The committee recommends that MSDC grant permission

P25/26110: Licensing Applications: Committee decision: The Committee considered the following and made RECOMMENDATIONS to the Licensing authority:   There were no Licensing Applications

P25/26111: Information Items – Tree Applications. The committee noted the following applications:

1. 88 Western Road, Hurstpierpoint.  DM/26/0465  T1 Cockspur Thorn – reduce by approximately 0.5m, no further than previous pruning points. T2 Rowan – reduce crown by approximately 1m

RECOMMENDATION:  The committee have no objection.

2. Percy Saunders Drive, Hurstpierpoint.  DM/26/0464  Chestnut (T1) – Fell. Ash (T2) – Fell.

RECOMMENDATION:  The committee have concerns over the number of trees being felled in the area, and therefore requests that the tree officer checks that there is a valid reason for these trees to be felled.

3. Hampton Lodge, 2 Hassocks Road, Hurstpierpoint.  DM/26/0611.  Conifer T1 – fell to ground level.

RECOMMENDATION:  The committee have concerns over the number of trees being felled in the area, and therefore requests that the tree officer checks that the reason given is valid for this tree to be felled.

4. Little Pakyns Cottage, Albourne Road, Hurstpierpoint.  DM/26/0629  Remove 3 x Ash. Remove 8 x Sycamore. Remove 6 x Cherry immature trees.

RECOMMENDATION:  The committee have concerns over the number of trees being felled in the area, and therefore requests that the tree officer checks that there is a valid reason for these trees to be felled.

P25/26112:   Enforcement Action – The committee noted the following updates:  No notifications received.

P25/26113:  MSDC Planning Decisions: (All as H&SC PC recommendation, except where noted).

1 Granted: The Committee noted permissions granted by MSDC:

• Land Adj. To Gatehouse Hub, Neaves Park, Goddards Green.  DM/25/3125  Variation of condition 2 of planning application DM/24/2482 – to allow design changes specifically relating to the arrangement of Units 3-16.
• The Haven, Wickham Hill, Hurstpierpoint.            DM/25/2573      Removal of condition no 1 of planning application F/67/251 – seeking the removal of the agricultural workers condition
• Fairhaven, Abberton Field, Hurstpierpoint.  DM/25/1769             Permission for proposed two storey side extensions, single storey rear and side extension. Amendments and additions to fenestration, solar panels, thermal upgrade measures and air source heat pump. Part Retrospective Proposed garden landscaping.
• Burgess Hill Northern Arc, Land North and North West of Burgess Hill, between Bedelands nature Reserve in the East and, Goddard’s Green waste water treatment works.  DM/25/2977 Site signage for the arc centre for outdoor sport.
• The Farmers Stores, Gatehouse Lane, Goddards Green. DM/26/0551Non material amendment to application DM/24/0318 -amendment to site layout to re-located approved bin storage area, cycle parking provision and parking arrangements on site.
• Unit 34, Gatehouse Hub, Neaves Park, Goddards Green.  DM/26/0051   Proposed creation of three outdoor padel tennis courts.
• The Old Ride, High Hatch Lane, Hurstpierpoint.  DM/26/021513 Ground mounted solar panels in rear garden.
• The Pest House, Bedlam Street, Hurstpierpoint. SDNP/25/04231/FUL Change of use of the main building and existing ancillary accommodation from dwellinghouse/holiday let (Class C3) to childrens’ residential home (Class C2)
• 22 College Lane, Hurstpierpoint.  DM/26/0201  Proposed side extension to replace existing conservatory.
• Hurstpierpoint College, College Lane, Hurstpierpoint.  DM/25/3199Erection of a two-storey gym and dining building with associated kitchen, plant, and external works, within the existing educational use of the site.
• The Old Packing Shed, 87 College Lane, Hurstpierpoint.  DM/26/0193      Proposed single storey extension
• Five Oaks Lodge Pomper Lane Hurstpierpoint.  DM/26/0006        Retrospective planning application for ground mounted solar array supplying residential property.
• The Old House, Mill Lane, Sayers Common.  DM/26/0114             Triple Garage with room over
• Refused:
• 41 College Lane, Hurstpierpoint. DM/26/0068   Demolition of 2no existing first-floor rear (north)

Elevation dormers, to be replaced with a new, fullwidth dormer. A new 3m2 porch will be added at ground floor on the east elevation.

(3) Withdrawn: There are no withdrawn applications.

4. Appeals:

a)     Western Road Hurstpierpoint  AP/26/0022 148 Proposed loft conversion, rear dormers and front roof lights.

There being no other business the meeting closed at 20:28                                                                                                                    Chairman