Dear Councillor,
Committee Members are summoned to attend the MEETING of the Planning & Environment Committee to be held on Thursday 1st December 2022 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 25th November 2022
Committee Membership: Cllr Julia Shorrocks (Chair), Cllr Tony Lank (Vice-Chair), Cllr David Evans, Cllr John Lowman Cllr Michael Avery, Cllr Martin Machan, Cllr Bob Sampson, Cllr Allan Brown, Cllr Helen Bedford, (two vacancies).
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 27th October 2022: To receive and accept the minutes.
4. Matters arising from the Meeting of the Planning & Environment Committee held on 27th October 2022: 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 3 Highfield Drive Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9AT. DM/22/3248. Proposed front porch of less than 3m² external area, internal alterations and window alterations, existing flat roof dormer changed to pitch roof. Lawful Development Certificate.
6.2 88 Western Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9TB. DM/22/3417. Crab apple (T1) reduce crown by up to 1m, back to previous pruning points. Rowan (T2) reduce crown by up to 1m, back to previous pruning points. Hawthorn (T3) reduce crown by up to 1m, back to previous pruning points. Trees in a Conservation Area.
6.3 156 Western Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9TD. DM/22/3553.Horse Chestnut – fell. Trees in a Conservation Area.
6.4 156 Western Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9TD. DM/22/3559. Beech Tree – crown reduce by 2 metres. Bay tree- reduce crown by 2-3 metres and thin by 20%. Trees in a Conservation Area.
6.5 Hampton Lodge 2 Hassocks Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9QN. DM/22/3579. Oak – Fell. Trees in a Conservation Area.
6.6 West Furlong West Furlong Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9RH. DM/22/3584. Birch (T1) – reduce crown by 2m. Beech (T2) – reduce crown by 2m. 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 Box House Poultry Farm Albourne Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9ES. DM/22/2956. Retrospective – Change of use of site and existing buildings from storage purposes for Benfell Farm produce only and to allow the buildings to be for storage, distribution, office, and retail in relation to St Peter and St James Hospice and workshops for upcycling furniture to sell in shops. The site would be in use between 9am-5pm Monday to Friday. AMENDED PLAN received 21/11/2022 showing driveway to Flinthurst.
7.2 Nationwide Building Society 58 High Street Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9RG. DM/22/3312. Prior Approval change of use from a Building Society (Class E) to residential (Class C3).
7.3 1 Berrylands Cottages London Road Sayers Common Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9HX. DM/22/2607. Demolition of shed, double garage and conservatory. Proposed ground floor side and rear extension on its place
7.4 Former Police Office Manor Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9UL. DM/22/3082. The alteration, extension and adaptation of existing single storey redundant Police Office unit to form proposed detached two storey two bedroom dwelling off road parking for a single vehicle. Revised Sustainability Statement received on 17.10.2022. Design and Access Statement received on 31.10.2022.
7.5 Grove Cottage 122 College Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9AJ. DM/22/3330. Replacement of all softwood single glazed sash windows to hardwood slimline double glazed units and a change of style to two windows at the front and back of the property. Listed Building Consent.
7.6 Oak Cottage Chalkers Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9LP.DM/22/3043. Retrospective erection of a 1.8m fence.
7.7 Kenilworth Albourne Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9UA. DM/22/3392. Construction of an oak-framed porch extension to the front elevation. Remodelling of the existing single-storey rear extension to include a flat roof lantern and fenestration changes. Internal alterations to include remodelling of mezzanine level to provide additional bedroom accommodation. Timber pergola to rear elevation. Insertion of Velux windows within existing pitched roof. Demolition of existing lean-to to the west elevation. New bin, log and cycle storage structures. Associated hard and soft landscaping works.
7.8 Fourwinds College Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9AD. DM/22/2973. 1.5 storey side extension. (one full floor with rooms in the roof space). Amended plans received 16.11.2022 to show design amendments to the proposed extension.
7.9 18 The Grange Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9FD. DM/22/3523. Lawful Development Certificate application for a flat roof dormer extension to the rear of the house with a non-protruding balcony which has sliding doors to the bedroom.
7.10 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.
7.11 Wayside Manor Gardens Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9UG. DM/22/3414. Demolish existing side conservatory and side extension. Erect a single storey 2 bedroom detached bungalow in the existing side garden to Wayside, together with an extended hard standing for an off street parking space and a new front boundary wall.
7.12 Church House High Street Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9TS. DM/22/2039. Internal alterations and new external french doors to the rear elevation. (amended plans received 21/11).
7.13 Church House High Street Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9TS. DM/22/2042. Internal alterations and new external french doors to the rear elevation. (amended plans received 21/11). Listed Building Consent.
7.14 Mansion House Bungalow High Street Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9RQ. DM/22/3576. Removal and Replacement of Section of Boundary Wall. Listed Building Consent.
7.15 Mansion House Bungalow High Street Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9RQ. DM/22/3575. Removal and Replacement of Section of Boundary Wall.
8. MSDC Planning Decisions: (All as H&SCPC recommendation, except where noted).
8.1 Granted: to note permissions granted by MSDC:
a) Leigh Cottage Cuckfield Road Ansty Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 5AL. DM/22/2005. Rear and side single storey extension, new entrance porch and 4 No. number dormer windows to main roof.
b) Hungerfield Cottages Mill Lane Sayers Common Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9HL. DM/22/2007. Demolition of existing garage and shed building. Construction of a two-storey extension to the side and rear elevations and a single-storey rear extension. New first floor juliet balcony to rear elevation. Fenestration alterations to the ground floor and internal alterations to the ground and first floor. Alterations and enhancements of the existing entrance, gates and driveway and construction of a detached building for an art studio, garage and storage, with associated hard and soft landscaping works. (Amended 4.10.22)
c) 17 Hassocks Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9QH. DM/22/2688. Proposed new first floor window to rear elevation. Internal alterations to first floor
d) 4, 5 And 6 Heath Close Sayers Common Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9XL. DM/22/2735. 2 x Oak trees located on the fence boundary line in the rear garden of houses numbered 4, 5 and 6 Heath Close – reduce back from garden by approx 1 – 2m and no further than previous cut points. 2 x Field Maple trees and 3 x Ash trees located on the fence boundary line in the rear garden of number 4 and 5 Heath Close – reduce crowns by up to 3m.
e) 36 College Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9AQ. DM/22/3062. Lime (T1) pollard at approx 7m.
f) 92 Western Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9TB. DM/22/3061. Eucalyptus (T1) – pollard at 3m
g) 14 St Lawrence Way Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9SH. DM/22/2671. Proposed rear extension and loft conversion. (amended plans received 11/10)
h) Old Conna Barn Cuckfield Road Goddards Green Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9LQ. DM/22/2538. Demolition of two barns and erection of incidental building to provide accommodation to be used in association with the host dwelling.
i) 10 Lynton Close Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9AN. DM/22/3011. Single storey side extension.
j) Allingtons 127 Western Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9SY. DM/22/3213. 1x Purple Plum (T1) – to fell. 1x Red Norway Maple (T2) – Reduce crown by 2m.
k) The Old House Mill Lane Sayers Common Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9HL. DM/22/2987. Proposed private equestrian development of four stables, hay store, wash down bay and track/feed room.
l) Shepherds Cottage Stuccles Farm Twineham Lane Sayers Common Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9JF.DM/22/2974 Retrospective application for retention of a new shed to house tractor and agricultural machinery. Hardstanding to existing field access and agricultural machinery parking area and paths associated with agricultural use.
m) Shepherds Cottage Stuccles Farm Twineham Lane Sayers Common Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9JF. DM/22/3091. Retrospective planning application for the retention of a new boundary wall and drive access position with associated gate posts and gates.
n) 119 Western Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9SY. DM/22/3217. Thuja (T1) – raise crown over road to 5m. Birch (T2) – reduce height by 2m, reduce crown by up to 1m. Magnolia (T3) – reduce crown by 1m, raise crown over drive to 2m. Irish yew (T4) – reduce height by 2m. Hazel (T5) – remove stem closest to shed back to main coppice stool. Hazel – (T6) – reduce crown by 1m. Birch – (T7, T8 & T9) – reduce crown by 2m. Leyland Cypress (T10) – reduce crown on Eastern side by up to 1m.
o) Garden House South Avenue Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9QB. DM/22/2988. Retrospective application for a new dwelling including minor alterations, reduced ridge height, small increase in eaves height, revised brick gable design and revised landscaping and drainage details.
8.2 Refused: to note refusals by MSDC:
a) 108 Western Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9TB. DM/22/2361. (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.
b) 18 The Grange Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9FD. DM/22/3037. Lawful Development Certificate application for a flat roof dormer extension to the rear of the house with a balcony
8.3 Withdrawn: to note withdrawn applications:
a) Old Danworth Cottage Danworth Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9LN. DM/22/2423. Replacement side and rear extension, oak frame garage and workshop with home office and gym above.
b) 35 Manor Gardens Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9UG. DM/22/3144. Loft conversion, new rooflights and patio door. (amended plans showing obscure glazed side rooflights received 11/11)
8.4 Appeals: to note planning appeals:
a) 18 The Grange Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9FD. AP/22/0046. Appeal against new dormer window with recessed balcony.
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.