Dear Councillor,
Committee Members are summoned to attend the MEETING of the Planning & Environment Committee to be held on Thursday 2nd March 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 24th February 2023
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 2nd February 2023: To receive and accept the minutes.
4. Matters arising from the Meeting of the Planning & Environment Committee held on 2nd February 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 7 Wickham Drive Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9AP. DM/23/0341. Construction of a single storey, flat roof rear extension and garage conversion. Lawful Development Certificate.
6.2 2 Hannington Place Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9XY. DM/23/0376. Single-storey extension to the rear and internal alterations on the ground floor.
6.3 38 Cuckfield Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9SA. DM/23/0403. T1 Magnolia Grandiflora – reduce crown by 1 metre. Trees in a Conservation Area.
6.4 St Georges Millennium Garden Trinity Road Hurstpierpoint West Sussex. DM/23/0084. Holm Oak tree ( T28) – Crown Reduction by 1.5m to 2m. Tree Surgery.
6.5 Court Bushes Community Hub Willow Way Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9TH. DM/23/0001. To locate 4 x 20 foot shipping containers on the Court Bushes Community Hub Car Park.
6.6 Church, High Street Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9TS. DM/23/0254. 3 x Lime Trees – Fell. Trees in a Conservation Area.
6.7 Gaybrook High Hatch Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9LH. DM/23/0436. Proposed extension of rear dormer. Lawful Development Certificate.
6.8 Flat 5 Eastern House 27 Hassocks Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9QH. DM/23/0301. Two new roof lights to the west elevation.
6.9 85 College Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9AE. DM/23/0471. T1 Liquid Ambar – reduce crown by 1 metre. T1 Holm Oak – reduce crown by 1 metre. 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 2 Beards Folly Cottages New Way Lane Hurstpierpoint West Sussex BN6 9BD. SDNP/23/00357/FUL. Extensions to stable block and conversion into two bedroom holiday accommodation with wheelchair access.
7.2 Feathers Of Hurstpierpoint 155 High Street Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9PU. DM/23/0216. Division of existing ground floor shop to form ground floor shop to the front and a one bedroom flat to the rear, including a small extension/porch to side elevation.
7.3 1 Oakfield London Road Sayers Common Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9HT. DM/23/0337. Conversion of existing double garage into habitable room and erection of replacement detached double garage.
7.4 43 Wilderness Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9XD. DM/23/0338. First floor side extension over garage, replace conservatory with two storey rear extension with elevational alterations.
7.5 The Meadows Little Park Farm Marchants Close Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9UZ. DM/23/0305. Proposed detached single-storey Home Office ancillary to ‘The Meadows’
7.6 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.
7.7 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.
7.8 17A Kemps Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9UF. DM/23/0283. Loft conversion.
7.9 Hurstpierpoint College College Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9JS. DM/22/3789. Extension to the existing boarding house to form eight new boarding rooms and associated facilities, including two staff flats and associated alterations. (Amended elevation received on 03.02.2023 to change materials)
7.10 3 Highfield Drive Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9AT. DM/23/0492. Two storey rear extension with first floor Juliette balconies, single storey rear extension, front porch and part garage conversion into a habitable room.
8. MSDC Planning Decisions: (All as H&SC PC recommendation, except where noted).
8.1 Granted: to note permissions granted by MSDC:
a) 12 Orchard Way Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9UB. DM/23/0066. Proposed new window at first floor level, side elevation.
b) Glenstriven St Georges Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9QX. DM/22/3699. T1 – Large Beech Tree – reduce the two lowest limbs back to appropriate growth points as close to the property boundary as possible.
c) Trinity Court Brown Twins Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9XS. DM/22/3825. T1 Holm Oak – reduce overhang to Trinity Court (Northern side of crown) by 2m. T2 Lime – remove lowest limb on North side back to main trunk and reduce remaining overhang to Trinity court on North Side by 2m.
d) 2 Berrylands Farm Sayers Common Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9XH. DM/22/3618. Variation of Condition 2 of planning approval DM/21/3811 – To include minor modification to the elevations of the approved extension by substitution of the approved drawings as listed in DM/21/3811, with the proposed amended drawings submitted with this application.
e) Little Shepherds Gatehouse Lane Goddards Green Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9LE. DM/22/3655. Proposal to demolish the existing defective building and replace it with a new, energy efficient detached chalet style house together with attached garage and vehicle parking. (amended site plan 11/01).
f) Applegarth Halton Shaws Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9QR. DM/22/3749. (Amended description 09/01/2022) Proposed rear and side extension, roof and first floor extension to the southern side and dormer windows above the existing integral garage.
g) 191 Cuckfield Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9RT. DM/22/3846. Erection of rear conservatory and associated works
h) Tibbiwell St Georges Place Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9QT. DM/22/3793. Variation of conditions 2 and 3 of planning application DM/21/4306 – to increase the height of the extension, reduce its depth and width, change the materials and remove the sun shade. (Revised description agreed 04.01.2023)
i) Opposite 9 Brown Twins Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9XT. DM/22/3761. G4, Please view tree schedule on plan
j) Garden House South Avenue Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9QB. DM/22/3838. Proposed removal of existing rooflight to rear bedroom and formation of new Juliette Balcony with pitched dormer roof. Amended plans received.
k) Sandfield Pond New Way Lane Hurstpierpoint West Sussex. DM/23/0298. Consultation for TPO HP/02/TPO/85 – WMP 1470 – Felling Licence.
l) Torch Holiday And Retreat Centre Little Torch 4 Hassocks Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9QN. DM/22/2188. Change the use from Class C2 to Class C3 to form 2no dwelling houses and 7no apartments, car parking and associated development.
8.2 Refused: to note refusals by MSDC:
a) The Meadows Little Park Farm Marchants Close Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9UZ. DM/22/3843.
Proposed single storey porch extension. (H&SC PC recommended approval)
b) 18 Meadow View Sayers Common Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9GB. DM/22/3753. Creation of new access and dropped kerb. (H&SC PC recommended approval)
c) 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. (H&SC PC didn’t make a recommendation)
8.3 Withdrawn: to note withdrawn applications:
a) 17A Kemps Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9UF. DM/23/0076. Proposed loft conversion.
b) 7 Wickham Drive Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9AP. DM/22/3870. Construction of a single storey, flat roof rear extension and garage conversion
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.
b) Pook Barn Pookbourne Lane Sayers Common Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9HD. AP/22/0010. Retrospective application for demolition of barn and erection of a four-bedroom dwelling. (Appeal Allowed).
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.