MINUTES of the meeting of the Planning & Environment Committee, held on Thursday 3rd March 2022 at 7.30 pm at Conference Room, Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint.
Committee Members present:
| Cllr Julia Shorrocks (Chairman) Cllr Tony Lank (Vice-Chair) Cllr Helen Bedford Also present: Helen Valler, Assistant Clerk | Cllr David Evans Cllr Michael Avery |
P&E21/22.083 Apologies for absence: Apologies for absence were received and accepted by:
Cllr Allan Brown, Cllr John Lowman, Cllr Martin Machan.
P&E22/22.084 Declarations of Interest: There were no declarations of interest.
P&E21/22.85 Minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 3rd February 2022: The committee reviewed the minutes and it was:
RESOLVED: That the Committee AGREED the Planning & Environment Committee minutes of 3rd February 2022.
P&E21/22.086 Matters arising from the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 3rd February 2022: There were no matters arising.
P&E21/22.087 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&E21/22.088 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) Culvers Church Fields Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9TU. DM/22/0428. 1 x yew (T1) – reduce height by 2m, 1 x amelanchier (T2) – fell, 1 x eucalyptus (T3) – re-pollard, 1 x purple birch (T4) – remove reverted growth, 1 x hawthorn (T5) – fell. Trees in a Conservation Area.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC give permission
(2) Capilosus Abberton Field Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9QD. DM/22/0436. Laurel and Conifer – Reduce back by 2 meters. Trees in a Conservation Area.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC give permission
(3) Littleway West Furlong Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9RH. DM/22/0441. Holly (T1 and T2) – reduce height by 2m. Palm (T3) – fell. Lawson’s cypress (T4) – fell. Irish yew (T5) – fell. Amelanchier (T6) – reduce crown by 0.75m. Walnut (T7) – reduce crown by 2m. Ash – (T8) Fell. Willow – (T9) fell. Trees in a Conservation Area.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC give permission subject to a visit by the Tree Officer.
(4) Flints 11 Brown Twins Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9XT. DM/22/0610. (T1) Beech Tree – Fell. (T2) Yew Tree – Fell. Trees in a Conservation Area.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC give permission subject to a visit by the Tree Officer.
P&E21/22.089 applications – Committee decision: The Committee considered the following and made RECOMMENDATIONS to the Planning authority:
(1) Corner House Manor Gardens Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9UG. DM/21/4261. Single storey side and rear extensions. Alteration of existing parking area to front garden. Amended plans received 10.02.2022 showing lowered flat roof to the rear extension.
RECOMMENDATION: No further comment
(2) 106 High Street Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9PX. DM/22/0296. Enlarge the rear existing dormer and installation of a smoke vent window to the rear roof.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC give permission
(3) The Stables Pookbourne Lane Sayers Common Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9HD. DM/22/0360. Proposed creation of porch to principle elevation.
RECOMMENDATION: Whilst the PC reluctantly supported the large extension to the holiday let that was recently approved in planning application DM/21/0801 we are disappointed to see yet another request to enlarge this building further. The PC feels strongly that this is over development, and we see no reason for a holiday let to need a further extension of a large porch.
(4) 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.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC refuse the application. The heat pumps will over overhang onto the neighbours’ property and windows.
(5) 33 Iden Hurst Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9XZ. DM/22/0574. To relocate border fence, approx. 5.5ft closer to boundary, to enclose some of the additional land included within the boundary of the property. Also keep a hedge border in keeping with the current layout and similar to surrounding properties.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC refuse the application. We reiterate our previous comments. It will be detrimental to the ‘open plan’ feel of the estate and alter the street scene
P&E21/22.090 MSDC Planning Decisions: (All as H&SC PC recommendation, except where noted).
(1) Granted: The Committee noted permissions granted by MSDC:
a) 8 Ribbetts Cottages High Street Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9PZ. T1 and T2 Cherry -reduce crown by 1m.
b) Bridgers Farm Langton Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9HA. DM/22/0100. 1) Install new LV term pole inc stay sire at pole South of pole 633509, 2) Remove poles 633508 and 616577
c) 4 Lynton Close Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9AN. DM/21/4326. Loft conversion with side dormer.
d) Tibbiwell St Georges Place Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9QT. DM/21/4306. Single-storey rear extension and associated internal alterations.
e) 11 Nursery Close Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9WA. DM/21/4220. Single storey extension to the rear/side.
f) Spenny Thorne 13 Wilderness Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9XD. DM/21/2998. Proposed single storey side/rear extension, new side windows and internal alterations.
g) Redroofs Halton Shaws Hassocks Road Hurstpierpoint BN6 9Q. DM/22/0107. (T2) Maple – Fell
h) 5 Fairfield Crescent Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9SE. DM/21/3964. Demolition of existing detached garage and storage structure on west of property boundary. Construction of single storey side extension to east and west side of existing bungalow. Two storey rear extension and loft space conversion with extension to front south elevation. New west roof slope with dormer window unit with rooflight units. New property entrance to be repositioned on east elevation. Amended plans received.
i) Land Adjacent To 1 Trinity Court Brown Twins Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9XS. DM/21/3939. Yew Tree (T1,T2 and T3) – reduce Eastern side of crown by 1.5m. (Amended description of location of trees)
j) 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.
k) Barn At Bullfinch Lane Hurstpierpoint West Sussex. DM/21/3058. Removal of condition 2 of planning permission HP/047/93. (HP&SC PC recommended refusal)
l) 88 Wickham Hill Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9NR. DM/21/3632. Proposed double garage to the front of the house.
m) Pickhams Cottage Cuckfield Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9LL. DM/21/4197. (Additional plans received 21/12/2021). Replacement of existing outbuilding with new outbuilding, re-gravel existing driveway, new electric timber gates and new low level bollard lighting.
n) Bridgers Cottage Langton Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9HA. Replacement of window and apron with double doors.
o) 11 Blackthorns Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9TF. DM/21/4376. G2-Field Maple and Birch – Remove dead and diseased wood, 25mm in diameter and over, remove or cut back low branches to give a 4 metre clearance from ground level.
(2) Refused: The Committee noted refusals by MSDC:
No notifications received
(3) Withdrawn: The Committee noted withdrawn applications:
a) Pickhams Cottage Cuckfield Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9LL. DM/21/4198. (Additional plans received 21/12/2021). Replacement of existing outbuilding with new outbuilding, re-gravel existing driveway, new electric timber gates and new low level bollard lighting. Listed Building Consent.
(4) Appeals: The Committee noted planning appeals:
a) Alders Farm Brighton Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9EE. AP/21/0036. Conversion of temporary residential dwelling to permanent residential dwelling with associated external alterations. Decision – Appeal Dismissed.
b)Little Lower Ease Cuckfield Road Ansty Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 5AL. AP/21/0058. Construction of 3 bedroom detached dwelling. Decision – Appeal Dismissed.
P&E21/22.091 Street Naming – The committee was asked to consider a street naming request from MSDC – Torch Holiday & Retreat Centre, 4 Hassocks Road, Hurstpierpoint. The development consists of converting the original building into 10 new dwellings and the District Council has confirmed that a new street would be required to identify the development at this secluded location. The developers, Martin Homes, have suggested the name Beacon Drive for this new street as they feel it is in keeping with the name “Torch”.
RESOLVED: The committee agreed in principle to follow the previous policy of using names of past Hurstpierpoint residents and agreed to put forward the suggestion of ‘Percy Saunders Drive’. This is subject to Cllr David Evans and the Assistant Clerk obtaining further information from the family of Percy Saunders.
There being no other business the meeting closed at 8.28pm.