MINUTES of the meeting of the Planning Committee, held on Monday 5th June 2023 at 7.30 pm at Conference Room, Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint.
Committee Members present:
| Cllr Julia Shorrocks (Chair) Cllr Bob Sampson Cllr Michael Avery | Cllr Helen Bedford Cllr Lindsay Thompson |
Also present: Helen Valler, Assistant Clerk
Viv Aloy, Assistant Clerk
Four members of the public
P23/24001 Apologies for Absence: Apologies of absence were received and accepted from: Cllr John Lowman.
P23/24002 Declarations of Interest: There were no declarations of interest.
P23/24003 To elect a Vice-Chair of the Planning Committee for the following year: Nominations were received, and it was:
RESOLVED: That the Committee elects Cllr Helen Bedford as the Vice-Chair of the Planning Committee for the ensuing year.
P23/24004 Minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 2nd May 2023: The committee reviewed the minutes, and it was:
RESOLVED: That the Committee AGREED the Planning Committee minutes of 2nd May 2023.
P23/24005 Adjournment for questions from the public: Members considered whether to adjourn the meeting in order to receive questions from members of the public in attendance. Four members of the public present.
P23/24006 Planning applications delegated to Committee Chairman and Vice-Chairman in accordance with Minute P17/048. The following Applications were reported to the Committee and the Recommendations to the Planning Authority agreed:
No applicable applications
P23/24007 Applications – Committee decision: The Committee considered the following and made RECOMMENDATIONS to the Planning authority:
1) 184 Western Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9TE. DM/23/1097. T1 Magnolia – reduce crown by 1.5m. T2 Corkscrew Willow – reduce crown by 1m. Trees in a Conservation Area.
RECOMMENDATION: Decision notice already issued.
2) Furlong House Pitt Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9QA. DM/23/1182. 2 x Tilia Cordata – D and E – repollard to 10m to preserve the safety of pedestrians. 1 x Prunus Avium – A – crown reduction by 5m. 2 x Leylandii – B and C – reduce the trees by 6m to preserve the safety of the pedestrians. Trees in a Conservation Area.
RECOMMENDATION: The committee request that a Tree Officer visits the site before a decision is issued.
3) 3 Furlong House Pitt Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9QA. DM/23/1286. Tilia Cordata (lime) trees x2 – pollard to six metres from ground level. Trees in a Conservation Area.
RECOMMENDATION: The committee request that a Tree Officer visits the site before a decision is issued
4) 16 Cuckfield Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9SA. DM/23/1192. Magnolia (T1) – reduce crown by 1.5m. Trees in a Conservation Area.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should give permission
5) 8 Ribbetts Cottages High Street Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9PZ. DM/23/1199. Cherry Tree – Fell. Trees in a Conservation Area.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should give permission.
6) 7 Hassocks Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9QH. DM/23/1328. T1 Ecalyptus fell. T2 Magnolia grandiflora reduce crown by 1-1.5m. Trees in a Conservation Area.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should give permission.
7) Contego Safety Wearmaster House Malthouse Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9LA. DM/23/1160. Adaptation of existing building and construction of warehouse building with office and associated facilities, car parking, cycle parking and landscaping. Three members of the public spoke in objection.
RECOMMENDATION: The committee don’t wish to make a recommendation for permission or refusal. We request that the application goes before the Planning Committee for a decision. If MSDC are minded to approve the application we request the following conditions are applied:
- Traffic Management plan is in place to control the number of HGV’s using Malthouse Lane, due to the nature and condition of the road surface.
- There is a planting scheme in place to screen the building from the road to protect the rural nature of the immediate area.
8) 7 South Avenue Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9QB.DM/23/0636. Replacement of 3 No rooflights to the main roof and re-tiling all pitched roof areas with slate tiles. (Amended description 28/4/2023).
RECOMMENDATION: Decision notice already issued
9) 18 Meadow View Sayers Common Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9GB. DM/23/1170. Creation of new access and dropped kerb.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should give permission.
10) 140 Western Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9TB. DM/23/1168. Proposed rear and side replacement extension to replace existing conservatory.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should give permission
11) 175 Cuckfield Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9RT. DM/23/1136. Single storey rear extension with garage conversion.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should give permission.
12) The Hawthorns 1 The Nook Sayers Common Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9GE. DM/23/0973. Proposed garage conversion.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should give permission
13) Hurstpierpoint College College Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9JS. DM/23/1219. Installation of mezzanine floor and extension to form entrance with associated minor alterations. Listed Building Consent.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should give permission.
14) Hurstpierpoint College College Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9JS. DM/23/1220. Installation of mezzanine floor and extension to form entrance with associated minor alterations.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should give permission.
15) 17A Kemps Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9UF. DM/23/1300. Loft conversion.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should give permission.
16) Garden House South Avenue Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9QB. DM/23/1303. Detached garage to front of property.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should give permission
P23/24008 MSDC Planning Decisions: (All as H&SC PC recommendation, except where noted).
(1) Granted: The Committee noted permissions granted by MSDC:
a) 105 Iden Hurst Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9XZ. DM/23/0559. Proposed side window and rear french doors.
b) Fourwinds College Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9AD. DM/23/0618. Variation of condition 2 of planning application DM/22/2973 – For the list of Plans Referred to in Consideration of this Application, to which Condition 2 relates, to be amended to include: 004 Proposed Floor Plans Rev E, 005 Proposed Elevations Rev H.
c) Land Adjacent To Oak Tree St Georges Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9QU. DM/23/0519. Construction of a new single storey two bedroom dwelling (C3 use class) with a detached bin and bike store and associated hard and soft landscaping works.
d) 39 Nursery Close Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9WA. DM/23/0263. Demolition of existing garage and conservatory and the erection of a two storey side extension and single storey rear extension.
e) 24 Kemps Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9UF. DM/22/3505. Proposed new dwelling. Amendments to existing dwelling to include new pitched dormers to front and rear, removal and repositioning of existing windows and incorporating attached store in kitchen. (Revised plans received 03.01.2023, 06.01.2023 and 16.01.2023) (Amended plans received 21.03.2023) (H&SC PC recommended refusal)
f) Flat 5 Eastern House 27 Hassocks Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9QH. DM/23/0301. (Amended Plans received 31.03.2023) One new roof light to the west elevation.
g) Garden House South Avenue Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9QB. DM/23/0271. Proposed rear two storey extension, including reduction in height of 1no window to front elevation to 1.05m, addition of partial vertical plain tile hanging to front and rear elevation and addition of ground floor window to north elevation. Amended plans received 24.03.2023 and 28.03.2023 showing changes to design and form of rear extension, additional dormer window to front roof slope and proposed replacement roof tiles.
h) 2 Hurst Gardens Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9ST. DM/23/0859. Single storey side extension and porch extension with new pitch roof over.
i) Site Of Disused Sewerage Works Cuckfield Road Hurstpierpoint West Sussex.DM/23/1026. WSCC/013/23 Variation of condition 2 to allow the continuing of processing and recycling of waste and final restoration of the site until December 2024.
j) The Old House Mill Lane Sayers Common Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9HL. DM/23/0786. Proposed unfenced equestrian training area.
k) Foxhole Cottages Bedlam Street Hurstpierpoint West Sussex BN6 9EL. SDNP/22/01408/FUL. Change of use of existing wellness centre/home office to holiday let use, creation of a wildflower meadow and hedgerow planting, and part retrospective planning permission for a greenhouse, and ancillary hot tub and sauna to support the proposed holiday let use. (Decision by SDNP)
l) 21 Weald Close Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9SR. DM/23/0857. Single storey rear extension and new sliding doors with internal alterations.
m) 7 South Avenue Hurstpierpoint. DM/23/0636. Replacement of 3 No. Rooflights to the Main Roof and Re-tiling all Pitched Roof Areas with Slate Tiles (Amended Description 28/4/2023).
(2) Refused: The Committee noted refusals by MSDC:
a) 148 Cuckfield Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9SD. DM/23/0880. Two storey front extension, two storey rear extension and new porch.
b) Hautboyes New Way Lane Hurstpierpoint West Sussex BN6 9BD. SDNP/23/00836/LDE. Use of land as residential garden. (Decision by SDNP – H&SC PC recommended approval)
c) The Meadows Little Park Farm Marchants Close Hurstpierpoint. DM/23/0891. Single Storey Porch Extension.
(3) Withdrawn: The Committee noted withdrawn applications:
a) Applegarth Halton Shaws Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9QR. DM/23/1171. Non Material Amendment to planning application DM/22/3749 – Adjustment of window appearance and colour from white frames to grey frames.
(4) Appeals: The Committee noted planning appeals:
a) 108 Western Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9TB. AP/23/0019. (Amended Plans 25.10.2022 and 31.08.2022) Proposed loft conversion, including two rear dormers, and two conservation styled rooflights to front roof slope. (Appeal Dismissed)
b) The Meadows Little Park Farm Marchants Close Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9UZ. AP/23/0037. Proposed single storey porch extension. (Appeal Pending)
c) 27 College Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9AB. AP/23/0039. Two storey side extension to the north, re-building of garage structure to south. Rear single storey extension with roof terrace over. Loft conversion with dormer roof. (Appeal Pending)
There being no other business the meeting closed at 8.25pm