MINUTES of the meeting of the Planning & Environment Committee, held on Thursday 30th September 2021 at 7.30 pm at Court Bushes Community Hub, off Willow Way, Hurstpierpoint.
Committee Members present:
| Cllr Julia Shorrocks (Chairman) Cllr Tony Lank (Vice-Chairman) Cllr Michael Avery Cllr Bob Sampson Cllr Helen Bedford Also present: Sarah Groom, Assistant Clerk Five members of the public | Cllr Martin Machan Cllr David Evans Cllr Allan Brown Cllr John Lowman |
P&E21/22.040 Apologies for absence: Apologies for absence were received and accepted by:
Cllr Seth Jee
Cllr Peter Griffiths
P&E22/22.041 Declarations of Interest: The following declarations were made:
Cllr Helen Bedford – 7.15 Little Park Farm. Personal
Cllr Martin Machan – 7.12 125 High Street. Pecuniary
7.13 114 High Street. Pecuniary
P&E21/22.042 Minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 2nd September 2021: The committee reviewed the minutes and it was:
RESOLVED: That the Committee AGREED the Planning & Environment Committee minutes of 2nd September 2021.
P&E21/22.043 arising from the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 2nd September 2021: There were no matters arising.
P&E21/22.044 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. Five members of the public present.
P&E21/22.045 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) The Willows New House Farm Twineham Lane Twineham Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 5NP. DM/21/3129.Proposedsingle storey side extension. Insertion of new French doors into existing front wall.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC give permission.
(2) 65 Wickham Hill Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9NR. DM/21/3138. Single storey rear extension.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC give permission
(3) 8 Trinity Court Brown Twins Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9XS. DM/21/3181. Proposed rear conservatory.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC give permission
P&E21/22.046 applications – Committee decision: The Committee considered the following and made RECOMMENDATIONS to the Planning authority:
(1) East Lodge Farm Malthouse Lane Hurstpierpoint West Sussex BN6 9LA. DM/21/1118. Erection of Class E(g) building to include a mix of office, research and development and industrial processes with carpark, new vehicle access onto Malthouse Lane and associated landscaping. ‘Corrected Preliminary Ecological Appraisal received 2 September 2021 and corrected Sustainability Statement received 8 September.’ The committee will only be discussing the findings of the report by MSDC Ecological Consultant. (see attached). Three members of the public spoke in objection.
RECOMMENDATION: The Committee considered the corrected Sustainability Statement and the Preliminary Ecological Appraisal and the response from the MSDC Ecological Consultant.
The Committee AGREED that:
i) due to the original appraisal being carried out in December, repeated errors contained in the report, and corrections referring to a “Sussex Council”, that they could not trust nor have any confidence in the contents of the report and therefore request a further ecological appraisal be carried out at the appropriate time of year for such a study or;
ii) if MSDC were minded to approve the application then the conditions recommended by their Ecological Consultant be applied.
(2) Pakyns Garden Cottage Albourne Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9ET. DM/21/3058. Removal of condition 2 of planning permission HP/047/93.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation to MSDC is that the request is refused due to potential conflict with the Neighbourhood Plan.
(3) 21 Cuckfield Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9RP. DM/21/3124. (T2) Norway Spruce – fell to ground. Trees in a Conservation Area.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC give permission
(4) 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.
RECOMMENDATION: Application noted, we remain concerned that inclusion of additional B8 space runs contrary to the original concept that allocated this site as a high quality business park to meet local employment needs. It is contrary to:
DP1 Strategic Economic Development
DP9 Strategic Allocation to the north and north-west of Burgess Hill
DP26 Character & Design
(5) Tanglewood Abberton Field Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9QD. DM/21/3223. T1 – Yew, reduce crown by 1m. Trees in a Conservation Area.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC give permission
(6) 1 Sandfield Cottages New Way Lane Hurstpierpoint BN6 9BA. SDNP/21/04659/HOUS. Proposed two storey side extension and alterations.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that SDNP give permission.
(7) 14 Cuckfield Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9SA. DM/21/3113. T1 Magnolia – cut back to last years growing point. T2 Cherry tree – cut back to last years growing point. T3 Holly tree – cut back to last year’s growing point. T4 Fan magnolia – cut back to last year’s growing point. T5 Strawberry tree – cut back to last year’s growing point. T6 White beam – cut back to last year’s growing point. T7 Katsura tree – cut back to last years growing point. Trees in a Conservation Area.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC give permission
(8) Greensands Albourne Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9ES. DM/21/3179. Change of use of integrated garage to ancillary accommodation, infill of garage door to change to wall and two windows
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC give permission.
(9) Parkfield Cottage Bedlam Street Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9EW.SDNP/21/04620/HOUS. Single storey side sun room extension.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that SDNP give permission.
(10) Heathland 5 Albert Silsby Place Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9YG. DM/21/3265. Provision of new garage, ground and first floor rear extension with alterations to roof incorporating dormer windows.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC give permission
(11) Bridgers Cottage Langton Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9HA. DM/21/3244. Single storey extension to the northern elevation of the existing garden room.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC give permission
(12) 125 High Street Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9PU. DM/21/3118. T1 – reduce crown growth overhanging path up to a height of 3.7 metres. T2 Cotoneaster – remove overhang on patio. T3 Bamboo – remove leaning stem over patio. T4 and T5 Fruit Trees – reduce growth on outside wall and trim off car space and drive. Trees in a Conservation Area.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC give permission
(13) 114 High Street Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9PX. DM/21/3091. Proposed installation of a stairlift. Listed Building Consent.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC give permission
(14) 38 College Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9AQ. DM/21/3370. Eucalyptus (T1) – Reduce crown by 2m. Trees in a Conservation Area.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC give permission
(15) Little Park Farm Marchants Close Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9UZ. DM/21/3341. Discharge conditions 3, 8, 9 and 11 of planning application DM/21/2367.
RECOMMENDATION: Considerable concern was expressed that Condition 11 within the proposed Construction Management Plan (CMP) did not include reference to the timing of Construction traffic movements, and which would therefore conflict with Schoolchildren walking to and from St Lawrence School. Condition 10, whilst not forming part of this Application, allows Construction Traffic between the hours of 08.00 and 18.00 on weekdays. After discussion it was agreed that our strong concerns would be conveyed to MSDC,and shared with our District Councillors and the Chairman of the MSDC Planning Committee, asking that Restrictions of Hours of Movement be included in the CMP.”
(16) Bungalow 2 Valley Farm Reeds Lane Sayers Common Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9JQ. DM/21/3377. Variation of condition nos. 2 and 8 relating to planning application DM/20/2550 – for the approval of updated landscaping and drainage details.
RECOMMENDATION: No comment.
P&E21/22.047 MSDC Planning Decisions: (All as HP&SCPC recommendation, except where noted)
(1) Granted: The Committee noted permissions granted by MSDC:
a) Old Coach House Trinity Road Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY. DM/21/2222. Construction of single-storey extension at the rear of the site and installation of one skylight to the existing house. Block plan and existing and proposed east elevations received 28.07.2021 together with amended proposed roof plan showing reduction in height of skylight.
b) Old Coach House Trinity Road Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY. DM/21/2224. Construction of single-storey extension at the rear of the site and installation of one skylight to the existing house. Block plan and existing and proposed east elevations received 28.07.2021 together with amended proposed roof plan showing reduction in height of skylight
c) Garden Cottage New Way Lane Hurstpierpoint West Sussex BN6 9BB. SDNP/21/02340/HOUS. Extension alterations to outbuilding. Permission granted by SDNP.
d) 65 The Grange Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9FD. DM/21/2629. Proposed flat roof rear extension
e) 3 Park Close Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9XA. DM/21/3163. Non material amendment to DM/21/1226- reduce the width of 1 no. first floor window to the front elevation and reduce the width of 1 no. ground floor window to the rear elevation.
f) 9 Hannington Place Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9XY. DM/21/2170. Extension of existing detached garage (to the rear and also to link it up to the house), in order to form a music room. Modification of the existing entrance porch.
g) 6 Ribbetts Cottages High Street Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9PZ. DM/21/2793. 2x Holly (T1, T2) to reduce by 0.5m away from telephone lines. 1x Hawthorn (T3) to Pollard at approximately 1 meter.
h) Campions West Furlong Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9RH. DM/21/2805. T1 Magnolia – Reduce crown by 1m.
i) Little Pakyns Cottage Albourne Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9ET. DM/21/2794. Sycamore (T1) – Reduce crown by 2m
j) 1 Jobs Cottages Jobs Lane Sayers Common Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9HE. DM/21/2601. Loft conversion (amended plans received 20/08/2021).
k) 5 Danworth Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9LN. DM/21/1119.Proposed two storey side extension with internal alterations, loft conversion to include 2 bedrooms and two dormers and outbuilding to house training resistance pool, steam room, plantroom and garden storeroom. Amended plans received 15.06.2021 showing amended design for the proposed rear dormers. Acoustic report received 15.07.2021.
l) 74 College Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9AH. DM/21/2866. Leyland cypress (T1) – reduce height by 2m, trim sides.
m) 5 Hurst Gardens Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9ST. DM/21/2765. T1 Oak – reduce the four lower branches by 2m.
n) Little Park Farm Marchants Close Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9UZ. DM/21/2367. Removal of an existing barn, mobile home and other outbuildings. Construction of 3 dwellings.
o) Pookbourne Lane Sayers Common West Sussex BN6 9HD. DM/21/2478. Fodder Storage Barn.
(2) Refused: The Committee noted refused applications:
No notifications received.
(3) Withdrawn: The Committee noted withdrawn applications:
a) Greensands Albourne Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9ES. DM/21/2581. Conversion of garage into ancillary accommodation and infill of existing garage door.
b) Bridgers Cottage Langton Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9HA. DM/21/2190. Single storey extension to the northern elevation of the existing garden room.
(4) Appeals: The Committee noted planning appeals:
a) The Old Police Station Jobs Lane Sayers Common Hassocks. AP/21/0051. Proposed removal of an existing former use Class B1(a) Office building and existing detached garage block. Proposed erection of a Class E Office Unit, retaining existing access to vehicular car park at the rear of the site, together with associated bin & cycle stores.
b) Land 150M South Of Parson’s Withes Wood East Of Pangdean Lane Goddards Green. AP/21/0030. 8 units of key worker housing, multi-generational and professional accommodation. Decision issued – Appeal Dismissed.
P&E 21/22.048 Delegated List Item – The Chair & Vice-Chair propose that any application for work on ‘Trees in a Conservation Area’ be now moved to the 6’s, to reduce the number of items in the 7’s. Any member of the committee can request an application be moved to the 7’s if they wish.
RESOLVED: The committee AGREED to adopt this procedure to take effect from the next Planning & Environment Committee meeting.
P&E 21/22.049 Information Item: 145 High Street – Enforcement Action. The committee noted the following:
MSDC Cllr Bennett has been in touch with the Enforcement Team at MSDC and provided the following update:
Further to your email, the situation at 145 High Street, Hurstpierpoint is very much on officers’ radar and the time for undertaking the remedial work has passed and there doesn’t appear to have been any attempt to meet the requirements of the planning permission. Officers are in the process of considering the appropriate next steps and will be discussing with legal colleagues in this regard. In the event of a prosecution, it is likely that officers will seek authorisation from members, via the planning committee, before proceeding. Once officers have finalised the next steps, I will provide you with a further update.
There being no other business the meeting closed at 9.02pm Chairman