MINUTES of the meeting of the Planning & Environment Committee, held on Thursday 2nd March 2023 at 7.30 pm at Conference Room, Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint.
Committee Members present:
| Cllr Julia Shorrocks (Chair) Cllr Tony Lank (Vice-Chair) Cllr Allan Brown Cllr David Evans | Cllr Helen Bedford Cllr Bob Sampson |
Also present: Helen Valler, Assistant Clerk
Malcolm Llewellyn, Chairman of the Council
Two members of the public
P&E22/23078 Apologies for Absence: Apologies of absence were received and accepted from: Cllr John Lowman and Cllr Martin Machan
P&E22/23079 Declarations of Interest: There were the following declarations:
DM/23/0084 & DM/23/0001 – Due to these two applications being from the Parish Council, the committee declared an interest and a ‘no comment’ response was agreed.
DM/23/0301 Flat 5 Eastern House – Cllr Llewellyn declared a non-pecuniary interest
P&E22/23080 Minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 2nd February 2023: The committee reviewed the minutes, and it was:
RESOLVED: That the Committee AGREED the Planning & Environment Committee minutes of 2nd February 2023.
P&E22/23081 Matters arising from the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 2nd February 2023: There were no matters arising.
P&E22/23082 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. Two members of the public present.
P&E22/23083 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:
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.
RECOMMENDATION: No comment
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.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should give permission.
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.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should give permission.
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.
RECOMMENDATION: No comment
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.
RECOMMENDATION: No comment
6) Church, High Street Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9TS. DM/23/0254. 3 x Lime Trees – Fell. Trees in a Conservation Area. Application was discussed by the committee as part of the ‘7’s’.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should refuse the application. The committee believe that ‘sap produced by the trees causing damage to cars’ is not a sufficient reason to completely fell the trees.
7) Gaybrook High Hatch Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9LH. DM/23/0436. Proposed extension of rear dormer. Lawful Development Certificate.
RECOMMENDATION: No comment
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. Application was ‘moved’ to the 7’s to be discussed by the committee. Application was discussed by the committee as part of the ‘7’s’
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should refuse the application due to the loss of privacy to the properties immediately adjacent.
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
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should give permission.
P&E22/23084 Applications – Committee decision: The Committee considered the following and made RECOMMENDATIONS to the Planning authority:
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.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that SDNP should give permission. Subject to a condition that the stable remains as a holiday let and is not allowed to become a permanent residence.
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.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should refuse the application. The proposal would result in the reduction in size of a retail unit within the village, and accordingly less chance of diversity amongst the retail structure. The access is not suitable for a residential property because of the prosed Bin placement. The windows in the property would be situated very close the boundary line.
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.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should refuse the application. The proposed replacement garage is not in keeping with other properties in the area and is considered to be unsightly.
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.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should give permission.
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’.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should refuse the application. There are incorrect details within the application – the proposed site is viewable from public land. There are mature trees nearby to the proposed site, which are at risk of ecological damage. The boundaries as presented on the drawings are incorrect. The proposed building is not in the same land parcel and is outside the curtilage of ‘The Meadows’ so cannot be ‘ancillary to’. The land is designated for agricultural use in the countryside and not for domestic use.
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.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should give permission.
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.
RECOMMENDATION: No comment, other than the Committee note the number of subsequent Changes/Applications submitted potentially resulting in material alterations to the originally approved dwelling.
8) 17A Kemps Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9UF. DM/23/0283. Loft conversion
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should refuse the application. The development is over scale, out of proportion and not in keeping with the design of the property.
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)
RECOMMENDATION: No further comment.
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.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should give permission.
P&E22/23085 MSDC Planning Decisions: (All as H&SC PC recommendation, except where noted).
(1) Granted: The Committee noted 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.
(2) Refused: The Committee noted 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)
(3) Withdrawn: The Committee noted 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
(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.
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).
There being no other business the meeting closed at 8.45pm