Dear Councillor,
Committee Members are summoned to attend the MEETING of the Planning & Environment Committee to be held on Thursday 29th September 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 23rd September 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 1st September 2022: To receive and accept the minutes.
4. Matters arising from the Meeting of the Planning & Environment Committee held on 1st September 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 Squirrels Gate Abberton Field Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9QD. DM/22/2707. Lime (T1) – remove first three limbs on Western side (overhanging garage) back to the main stem. Trees in a Conservation Area.
6.2 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 crowns by up to 3m. 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.
6.3 Park Cottage Manor Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9UL. DM/22/2911. Cherry Tree ( T1 and T2) – reduce crown by 1m. Trees in a Conservation Area.
6.4 12 Lynton Close Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9AN. DM/22/2741. Loft conversion. Lawful Development Certificate.
7. Planning applications – Committee decision: The Committee is asked toconsider the following and make RECOMMENDATIONS to the Planning authority:
7.1 14 St Lawrence Way Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9SH. DM/22/2671. Proposed rear extension and loft conversion
7.2 Erskine Lodge 2 Albert Silsby Place Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9YG. DM/22/2666. Single storey rear extension forming additional family room.
7.3 24 Wilderness Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9XD. DM/22/2544. First floor loft conversion with 3 front facing dormers. Proposed single storey rear extension, partial garage conversion, and front-facing porch
7.4 18 The Grange Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9FD. DM/22/2336. Retrospective loft conversion with dormer window and balcony.
7.5 108 Western Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9TB. DM/22/2361. (Amended Plans 31.08.2022) Proposed loft conversion, including two rear flat roofed dormers, and two conservation styled rooflights to front roof slope.
7.6 Plot 1 – 4, The Hub Land South Of A2300 Gatehouse Lane Goddards Green West Sussex. DM/22/2676. Application for approval of reserved matters on Plots 1-4 of landscape, appearance, layout and scale, to provide flexible employment units across use classes B1b, B1c, B2 and B8, with ancillary offices at The Hub, pursuant to permission DM/20/3614.
7.7 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.
7.8 17 Hassocks Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9QH. DM/22/2687. Proposed new first floor window to rear elevation. Internal alterations to first floor. Listed Building Consent.
7.9 Land To West Of Goldcrest Drive Sayers Meadow Sayers Common West Sussex. DM/22/2012. Erection of a 2 storey, 66 bed care home for older people with associated access, car parking and landscaping. (Additional drainage information and plans received 2nd September 2022).
7.10 The Manor House 3 Albert Silsby Place Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9YG. DM/22/2745. Change of use of land from agricultural to residential and provision of a native soft landscaping scheme. (Corrected Landscape and Visual Appraisal recieved 13.09.2022)
8. MSDC Planning Decisions: (All as H&SCPC recommendation, except where noted).
8.1 Granted: to note permissions granted by MSDC:
a) 7 Marchants Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9UP. DM/22/2219. Retrospective application for single storey extension to rear of the property, two storey extension to East side, and newly-positioned front door/porch on the south side. To include a change in materials from DM/21/1873 to Cedral cladding and change in window colour.
b) 134 Western Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9TB. DM/22/2467. T1 Willow – Pollard at 3.5m
c) Erskine Day Nursery Erskine Villa Brighton Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9EF. DM/22/2041. Change of use of property Erskine day nursery / Villa, Hurstpierpoint BN6 9EF to become solely Erskine Day Nursery.
d) Pook Bourne Stud Farm Pookbourne Lane Sayers Common West Sussex BN6 9HD. DM/22/2222. Proposed Exercise Area for Brood Mares.
e) Leigh Cottage Cuckfield Road Ansty Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 5AL. DM/22/2159. 3 No. additional new roof dormer windows to be added to existing roof conversion. Amended plans received 23.08.2022.
f) 4 Hurstbeech Close Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9FP. DM/22/1958. Single storey rear extension, conversion of garage loft space to form new office with 2 new dormer window. New dormer window and 3 new roof lights to existing loft. Amended plans received 17.08.2022 showing side doorway in the extension on the proposed west elevation.
g) 14 Iden Hurst Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9XZ. DM/22/2372. Single storey front and rear extensions. Garage conversion to create play room, utility and storage area.
h) Hornsdene Farm House Pookbourne Lane Sayers Common Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9HD. DM/22/0534. Demolition of agricultural outbuilding (cow shed) and erection of new triple bay garage and one bedroom annex. Amended plans received 29.07.2022 showing internal and external design amendments.
i) 159 High Street Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9PU. DM/22/2269. Remove internal wall between kitchen and lounge to provide open living space and light penetration. Installation of small conservation roof light to bathroom extension sloping ceiling.
j) Lychgate Cottage High Street Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9PU. DM/22/2647. T1 Gleditsia – reduce crown by 0.5m. T2 Magnolia grandiflora – reduce crown by 0.5m
8.2 Refused: to note refusals by MSDC:
a) Knowles Tooth Langton Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9EZ. DM/22/2484. Non material amendment relating to DM/16/2681 to allow for an additional casement windows and material schedule substitution (roof tiles and brick) for Plot 3 and enlargement of bedroom, living room and kitchen doors and material schedule substitution (roof tiles and brick) for Plot 2.
b) 24 Kemps Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9UF. DM/22/1800. Proposed new 3 bedroom dwelling. Amendments to existing dwelling to include a new pitched dormers to front and rear, removal and repositioning of existing windows and incorporating attached store in the kitchen.
c) New House Farm Twineham Lane Twineham Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 5NP. DM/22/2623. Proposed new farm track.
8.3 Withdrawn: to note withdrawn applications:
a) Plot 4,The Hub Land South Of A2300 Gatehouse Lane Goddards Green West Sussex. DM/21/3032. Application for approval of reserved matters of landscape, appearance, layout and scale, to provide flexible employment units across use classes B1c, B2 and B8 at Plot 4, pursuant to permission DM/20/3614.
b) Bright World Education Ltd Forge House 105 High Street Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9PU. DM/21/4129. Proposed installation of 2 heat pump inverter outside units on the rear wall of office building. (Noise Impact Assessment and Notification received 17.05.2022)
c) Bridgers Farm Langton Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9HA. DM/22/2306. Replacement of barn 1 (Previously Barn 3) on a like for like basis, previously approved under DM/20/3882, from an open barn to a closed barn for Office/Storage/Light industrial Use.
d) Bridgers Farm Langton Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9HA. DM/22/2304. Replacement of barn 1 (Previously Barn 3) on a like for like basis, previously approved under DM/20/3882, from an open barn to a closed barn for Office/Storage/Light industrial Use.
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.
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