Dear Councillor,
Committee Members are summoned to attend the MEETING of the Planning Committee to be held on Monday 5th June 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 30th May 2023
Committee Membership: Cllr Julia Shorrocks (Chair), Cllr David Evans, Cllr John Lowman, Cllr Michael Avery, Cllr Bob Sampson, Cllr Helen Bedford, Cllr Lindsay Thompson.
AGENDA
1. Apologies for Absence: To receive and accept apologies for absence.
2. Declarations of Interest: To note any declarations of interest
3. To elect the Vice-Chair of the Planning Committee for the following year: To receive nominations and elect a Vice-Chair of the Committee for the following year.
4. Minutes of the Planning & Environment Committee held on 2nd May 2023: To receive and accept the minutes.
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:
No applicable applications
7. Planning applications – Committee decision: The Committee is asked toconsider the following and make RECOMMENDATIONS to the Planning authority:
7.1 184 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.
7.2 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.
7.3 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.
7.4 16 Cuckfield Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9SA. DM/23/1192. Magnolia (T1) – reduce crown by 1.5m. Trees in a Conservation Area.
7.5 8 Ribbetts Cottages High Street Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9PZ. DM/23/1199. Cherry Tree – Fell. Trees in a Conservation Area.
7.6 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.
7.7 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.
7.8 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).
7.9 18 Meadow View Sayers Common Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9GB. DM/23/1170. Creation of new access and dropped kerb.
7.10 140 Western Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9TB. DM/23/1168. Proposed rear and side replacement extension to replace existing conservatory.
7.11 175 Cuckfield Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9RT. DM/23/1136. Single storey rear extension with garage conversion.
7.12 The Hawthorns 1 The Nook Sayers Common Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9GE. DM/23/0973. Proposed garage conversion.
7.13 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.
7.14 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.
7.15 17A Kemps Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9UF. DM/23/1300. Loft conversion.
7.16 Garden House South Avenue Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9QB. DM/23/1303. Detached garage to front of property.
8. MSDC Planning Decisions: (All as H&SC PC recommendation, except where noted).
8.1 Granted: to note 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).
8.2 Refused: to note 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.
8.3 Withdrawn: to note 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.
8.4 Appeals: to note 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)
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.
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