MINUTES of the meeting of the Planning & Environment Committee, held on Thursday 3rd February 2022 at 7.30 pm at Court Bushes Community Hub, off Willow Way, Hurstpierpoint.
Committee Members present:
| Cllr Julia Shorrocks (Chairman) Cllr Tony Lank ( Vice-Chair) Cllr Bob Sampson Cllr Michael Avery Also present: Helen Valler, Assistant Clerk | Cllr Martin Machan Cllr David Evans Cllr Allan Brown |
P&E21/22.075 Apologies for absence: Apologies for absence were received and accepted by:
Cllr Seth Jee, Cllr John Lowman, Cllr Helen Bedford
P&E22/22.076 Declarations of Interest: There were no declarations of interest.
P&E21/22.77 Minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 6th January 2022: The committee reviewed the minutes and it was:
RESOLVED: That the Committee AGREED the Planning & Environment Committee minutes of 6th January 2022
P&E21/22.078 Matters arising from the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 6th January 2022: There were no matters arising.
P&E21/22.079 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. No members of the public present.
P&E21/22.080 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) 11 Blackthorns Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9TF. DM/21/4376. G2-Field Maple and Birch – Remove dead and deceased wood, 25mm in diameter and over, remove or cut back low branches to give a 4 metre clearance from ground level.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC give permission
(2) 88 Western Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9TB. DM/22/0029. Crab apple (T1) – reduce crown by 0.5m. Rowan (T2) – reduce crown by 0.5m. Hawthorn (T3) – reduce crown by 0.5m. Trees in a Conservation Area.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC give permission
(3) The Sportsman Cuckfield Road Goddards Green Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9LQ. DM/21/4228. To relocate 2 mobile pods from the forecourt of the building, onto the rear garden.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC give permission
(4) Redroofs Halton Shaws Hassocks Road Hurstpierpoint BN6 9Q. DM/22/0107. (T2) Maple – Fell. Trees in a Conservation Area.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC give permission, subject to the Tree Officer visiting the site and giving approval.
(5) Brushwood Farm Cuckfield Road Ansty Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 5AL. DM/22/0083. Variation of condition 3 of planning application DM/19/2316 – to replace approved plans due to design revision.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC give permission
P&E21/22.081 applications – Committee decision: The Committee considered the following and made RECOMMENDATIONS to the Planning authority:
(1) Fieldside Hassocks Road Hurstpierpoint West Sussex. DM/22/0020. Variation of Condition 2 relating to planning reference DM/17/2039 to replace approved drawings with submitted drawings.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC give permission
(2) Graceland 17 Fairfield Crescent Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9SF. DM/22/0005. Loft conversion incorporating hip to gable elements to the north and south, three dormers to the rear and one dormer to the front and also for raising the front gable roof pitch
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC give permission
(3) White Horse Lodge Furzeland Way Sayers Common Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9JB. DM/22/0124. Removal of condition 3, for agricultural occupancy, relating to HP/019/82.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC give permission
(4) Langton Grange Langton Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9HB. DM/21/2818. Inclusion of an Air Source Heat Pump unit and new pergola with timber decking below and retention of the existing close boarded boundary fence (amended description and amended plans received 12.01.2022 and 18.01.2022)
RECOMMENDATION: No further comment
(5) 35 Iden Hurst Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9XZ. DM/22/0189. Retrospective application for the erection of a timber outbuilding to the rear of the property which includes an air conditioning / heating unit.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC give permission
(6) Little Park Farm Marchants Close Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9UZ. DM/22/0204. Removal of existing barn, mobile home and other outbuildings and construction of 3 dwellings. (revisions to approved scheme DM/21/2367) now including garages and alterations to eastern unit to accommodate rooms within the roof space.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC give permission. Subject to a condition that the previously agreed construction plan is extended to this new application, specifically including the banning of construction traffic between the hours of 08.30 – 09.15 and 14.45 – 15.30 Monday to Friday on school terms days.
(7) 70 Western Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9TB. DM/22/0213. Rear side infill extension and associated works.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC give permission
P&E21/22.082 MSDC Planning Decisions: (All as H&SC PC recommendation, except where noted).
(1) Granted: The Committee noted permissions granted by MSDC:
a) 2 Berrylands Farm Sayers Common Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9XH. DM/21/3811. (Amended Plan and description 06/12/2021) Proposed single storey rear orangery extension to living room with flat roof canopy extending over rear of study, including formation of new french door to existing study window; with partial vertical timber cladding to existing rear and side elevation. Increase in height of rear boundary treatment to 2.3 metres with timber boarding on top of the existing wall.
b) 108 Western Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9TB. DM/21/3696. (Amended description and plans received 06.12.2021) Proposed single storey rear extension and replacement of all windows to white PVC.
c) 37 Highfield Drive Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9AU. DM/21/3931. Single storey rear extension and internal works.
d) Land West Of Lodge Cottage South Avenue Hurstpierpoint West Sussex. DM/21/3820. Proposed addition of a triple garage with home office. Amendment to planning permission DM/18/2698 (which is under construction) (HP&SC PC recommended refusal)
e) Martins St Georges Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9QX. DM/21/4120. Magnolia (T1) – Reduce crown by 1m. Pear (T2) – Reduce overhanging branches to neighbouring property on Northern side by 0.5m . Hazel (T3) – reduce crown by 2m. Apple (T3) – Reduce crown by 1m.
f) Wickham Corner College Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9AD. DM/21/2877. Removal of planning condition no 2 relating to planning application HP/01/00055/FUL.
g) 28 Iden Hurst Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9XZ. DM/21/4018. First floor rear extension.
h) St Johns House Sixth Form Hurstpierpoint College Chalkers Lane Hurstpierpoint West Sussex. DM/21/4020. Proposed conversion of loft space into a 2no bedroom staff flat and formation of associated dormer.
i) 5 Mill Lane Sayers Common Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9HN. DM/21/3816. Single-storey rear extension for proposed conservatory.
j) Land North Of Reeds Lane Reeds Lane Sayers Common West Sussex. DM/21/3648. Poly tunnels for use in commercial food production – three 6 x 18m poly tunnels for propagation and vegetable growing.
k) 18 Cuckfield Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9SA. DM/21/4100. Proposed single storey extension to the rear & roof conversion to existing detached property. Together with new entrance gates.
l) 20 Cuckfield Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9SA. DM/21/4252. Apple Tree – Fell
m) Oaklands Park Farm High Hatch Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9LH. DM/21/4151. Conversion of barn to form five-bedroom dwelling.
n) 3 Kingsland Cottages Reeds Lane Sayers Common Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9JG. DM/21/4127. Single storey rear extension to replace existing conservatory, and front entrance porch.
o) Naldretts Farm Pookbourne Lane Sayers Common Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9HD. DM/21/3580. Discharge of planning condition nos. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11 and 13 relating to planning application DM/20/3040.
p) 7 Maude Singer Way Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9GF. DM/21/4184. Loft conversion with two dormers and a roof light to the front and a dormer and a roof light to the rear.
q) Redroofs Halton Shaws Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9QR. DM/21/4287. Maple – T2 – Pollard of approximate 3-4 metres.
(2) Refused: The Committee noted refusals by MSDC:
a) Alders Farm Brighton Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9EE. DM/21/3996. Notification for Prior approval of a change of use of two thirds of the barn into a residential dwelling, with the remaining third retained as storage. The internal layout is arranged with primary accommodation on the eastern elevation and an open plan living/dining area to the western end. All habitable rooms will have new windows / external doors.
(3) Withdrawn: The Committee noted withdrawn applications:
No notifications
(4) Appeals: The Committee noted planning appeals:
No notifications
There being no other business the meeting closed at 7.54pm