Dear Councillor,
Committee Members are summoned to attend the MEETING of the Planning Committee to be held on Monday 4th September 2023 at 7.30pm, in the Conference Room, Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint. Members of the public have a right to and are invited, to attend the meeting.
Sarah Groom, Clerk to the Council 29th August 2023
Committee Membership: Cllr Julia Shorrocks (Chair), Cllr David Evans, Cllr Michael Avery, Cllr Bob Sampson, Cllr Helen Bedford (Vice-Chair) Cllr Lindsay Thompson, Cllr Mark Froud, Cllr Susan Dyke.
AGENDA
1. Apologies for Absence: To receive and accept apologies for absence.
2. Declarations of Interest: To note any declarations of interest
3. Minutes of the Planning & Environment Committee held on 7th August 2023: To receive and accept the minutes
4. Matters arising from the Meeting of the Planning Committee held on 7th August 2023: There were no matters arising.
5. Adjournment for questions from the public: The Committee is to consider whether to adjourn the Meeting in accordance with Standing Orders, in order to receive questions from members of the public.
6. Planning applications delegated to Committee Chair and Vice-Chair in accordance with Minute P17/048: (The decisions of the Chair and Vice-Chair will be reported to the meeting.) The Committee is asked to note:
6.1 Park Cottage Manor Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9UL. DM/23/2000. T1 and T2 Cherry – Crown reduction by 1m. Trees in a Conservation Area.
6.2 Gaybrook High Hatch Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9LH. DM/23/2003. Proposed rear dormer loft conversion. Lawful Development Certificate.
6.3 Campions West Furlong Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9RH. DM/23/2061. T1 Malus – remove branches overhanging house roof T2 Magnolia – to crown thin by 25% (height to remain the same). Trees in a Conservation Area.
6.4 119 Western Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9SY. DM/23/2168. Variegated Thuja (T1) – fell. Trees in a Conservation Area.
6.5 Whistlers Abberton Field Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9QD. DM/23/2124. Conifer (T1) – Fell. Sycamore (T2 and T3) – Reduce canopy height by up to 10m and reduce branches overhanging by approx 2m away from roof. Sycamore (T4) – Remove branch at fence level to avoid interference with fruit trees and hedge Line. Blue Spruce (T5) – Raise canopy by approximately 2m. Group of Sycamore and Holly (G1) – Reduce branches overhanging garden back to hedge line for health of hedge, shrubs, and lawn. Group of Sycamore and Ash (G2) – Remove 4 lowest branches. Trees in a Conservation Area.
6.6 35 Nursery Close Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9WA. DM/23/2175. T1 and T2 Ash – sectional dismantle by 8m. Tree Surgery.
6.7 Oldways West Furlong Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9RH. DM/23/2177. 1 x Tulip Tree – T1 – To prune by 3 metres to prevent more limbs from snapping out. 2 x Apple Trees – T2 and T3 – To re-reduce by 1.5 metres.
Trees in a Conservation Area.
7. Planning applications – Committee decision: The Committee is asked toconsider the following and make RECOMMENDATIONS to the Planning authority:
7.1 Oaklands Park Farm High Hatch Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9LH. DM/23/1986. Conversion and extension of barn to create four bedroom dwelling.
7.2 Friday Ad Ltd London Road Sayers Common Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9HS. DM/23/2039. Demolition of existing FM House buildings and development of New Porsche Centre for the sale and service of motor vehicles including workshop, parts storage, office accommodation and MOT testing facility.
7.3 62 Wickham Hill Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9NP. DM/23/2011. Installation of new external wall and window to existing carport and garden store.
7.4 Little Park Farm Marchants Close Hurstpierpoint West Sussex. DM/23/2001. Removal of Condition No:14 of planning permission DM/22/0204.
7.5 46 Hassocks Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9QW. DM/23/1847. Proposed garden room.
7.6 Little Pakyns Albourne Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9ET. DM/23/2031. Proposed demolition of existing extensions and replacement of a new single storey extension, including internal and external alterations. Listed Building Consent.
7.7 September Cottage St Georges Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9QX. DM/23/1521. Proposed two storey front extension, single storey rear extension, garage extension, front porch, floor plan reconfiguration and all associated works. (Tree protection works and additional plans received 10.08.2023)
7.8 48 Kemps Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9UE. DM/23/2134. Variation of condition No: 1 of planning application DM/21/2027 – to enable the substitution of plans to amend plan ref: 03 proposed elevations to be replaced with plan ref: 03A proposed elevations.
7.9 43 Wilderness Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9XD. DM/23/1302. Sub-divide the existing dwelling provide into 2 semi-detached residential dwellings (Amended plans received 14 July 2023 showing parking spaces and access) (Corrected plans received 14 August 2023)
7.10 140 Western Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9TB. DM/23/2166. Proposed side extension to replace existing conservatory and internal alterations.
8. MSDC Planning Decisions: (All as H&SC PC recommendation, except where noted).
8.1 Granted: to note permissions granted by MSDC:
a) 123 Cuckfield Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9RS. DM/23/1001. Variation of condition 2 of application DM/22/1979 – for alterations to approved plans. Amended plans received.
b) Mansion House Bungalow High Street Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9RQ. DM/23/1524. Retrospective application for the removal and replacement of a section of the boundary wall, including the section of wall adjoining Tower Lodge (work has already started on this wall under application DM/22/3576).
c) Streams Farm Cuckfield Road Ansty Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 5AL. DM/23/1738. Conversion of an existing agricultural barn to residential use.
d) The Farmers Stores Gatehouse Lane Goddards Green West Sussex BN6 9LE. DM/23/1051. Proposed mixed used commercial park including a wellness centre Class E(d) and 19 units for Class E(g), B2 or B8 uses.
e) Garden House 93A High Street Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9RE. DM/23/1516. Proposed new garage. Amended plans received.
f) Applegarth Halton Shaws Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9QR. DM/23/1786. T1 Sycamore – Crown reduction 4m in height 2m in width. T2 Cypress – Fell. T3 Row of Mixed Trees – Cut back to boundary. T4 Oak – Crown lift 3m. T5 Cypress – Cut back from roadside.
g) Meadow View 4 The Nook Sayers Common Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9GE. DM/23/1955. Single storey rear extension extending beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.60m, to a maximum height of 3.53m and the height of the eaves to 2.56m. Prior Approval not Required.
8.2 Refused: to note refusals by MSDC:
8.3 Withdrawn: to note withdrawn applications:
a) Twin Oaks Gatehouse Lane Goddards Green Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9LE. DM/23/0887. Demolition of existing garage, workshop and pool house. Erection of a three bedroom detached dwelling and 2×4 bed detached dwellings to include 2 timber frame carports and a new access driveway.
b) Gaybrook High Hatch Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9LH. DM/23/0436. Proposed extension of rear dormer.
c) 58 Western Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9TA. DM/23/1641.Proposed single storey rear extension and proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and two front rooflights. Lawful Development Certificate.
d) Garden House South Avenue Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9QB. DM/23/1746. Variation of condition no 2 relating to planning application DM/22/2988 – to have an extension of time for a further 9 months in order for the details of the requested 1.2m close board fence to be altered.
8.4 Appeals: to note planning appeals:
No notifications received.
The role of the Planning Committee in planning decisions:
- The Planning Authority is Mid Sussex District Council or South Downs National Park Authority who have the final decision on whether planning permissions are granted or refused.
- The Parish Council is a Statutory Consultee, which means that MSDC or SDNPA must ask for its opinion and take it into account, but not necessarily follow its recommendation. (The Planning Authority can grant permission against the wishes of the Parish Council.)
- The Parish Council has delegated its decision-making to the Planning Committee, which is authorised to express the Council’s view.
- The Committee should take account of local planning policies, as detailed in the MSDC Local Plan (2004), Neighbourhood Plan PARISH 2031 and the Mid Sussex Design Guide 2020. It can also take guidance from the Parish Council’s Design Statement.
- Members of the public attending Committee meetings are given the opportunity to speak on matters on the agenda but should follow the procedures set down in the Council’s Standing Orders.
Protocol for filming and recording at public meetings: The Council has a protocol for public filming, recording and photography at its meetings, which is available on the Council’s website or on request at the Parish Office.