MINUTES of the meeting of the Planning & Environment Committee, held on Thursday 4th February 2021 at 7.30 pm via Microsoft Teams video conferencing.

Committee Members present:

Martin Machan (Chairman) Tony Lank (Vice-Chairman) Stephen Hand Bob Sampson Also present: Helen Valler, Assistant Clerk Three members of the public John Lowman Julia Shorrocks Seth Jee

P&E20/21.072 Apologies for absence: Due to the Coronavirus the meeting was not held in person. Apologies for absence were received and accepted by Peter Griffiths, David Evans, Allan Brown, Michael Avery.

P&E20/21.073 Declarations of Interest; the following declarations were received:

There were no declarations of interest

P&E20/21.074 Minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 7th January 2021: The minutes were agreed. Due to the Coronavirus the minutes will be signed by the Chairman at the next available opportunity.

P&E20/21.075 arising from the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 7th January 2021: There were no matters arising.

P&E20/21.076 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. Three members of the public spoke in relation to P&E20/21.078 (1) The Manor House.

P&E20/21.077 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) Oak Tree St Georges Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9QU. DM/20/4625. Two storey side extension with associated internal alterations and reinstating integral garage and a new front porch. (Description updated 18.01.2021)

RECOMMENDATION: Permission is granted

(2) White Oaks London Road Sayers Common Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9HT. DM/20/4717. Outbuilding comprising home gym, office and shower room. Lawful Development Certificate.

RECOMMENDATION: No comment

(3) 10 The Sycamores Sayers Common Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9XP. DM/20/4675. Replace garage door with window to convert garage and increase window size at rear.

RECOMMENDATION: Permission is granted

(4) 15 Trinity Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9UY. DM/20/4700. Rear single storey flat roof extension. Lawful Development Certificate.

RECOMMENDATION: No comment

(5) 4 The Sycamores Sayers Common Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9XP. DM/21/0157. Replacement of existing conservatory roof with new flat roof and roof lanterns. Raise half height walls, new windows, door and parapet walls.

RECOMMENDATION: Permission is granted

(6) 6 The Sycamores Sayers Common Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9XP. DM/21/0121. Proposed single storey pitched side extension.

RECOMMENDATION: Permission is granted

P&E20/21.078 Planning applications – Committee decision: The Committee considered the following and made RECOMMENDATIONS to the Planning authority:

(1) The Manor House 3 Albert Silsby Place Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9YG. DM/20/4569. Construction of an extension to the side and rear elevation, encompassing the existing garaging, to provide additional habitable accommodation at ground and first floor levels. Construction of an orangery to the rear elevation. Formation of dormers on the rear elevation to serve the existing second floor accommodation. Installation of an external swimming pool with associated plant building, along with hard and soft landscaping works. (Revised plans received 07.01.2021) One member of the public spoke in support, 2 members of the public spoke in objection to the application.

RECOMMENDATION: Three Members of the Public spoke for or against the Application, following which concern was expressed by the Committee at the size of the proposed extension, and because of this the effect on neighbouring properties, together with the effect of the substantial construction works on the neighbouring properties. It was acknowledged that the Applicants had worked with the neighbours to try and effect a mutually acceptable compromise.

Having also considered sections DG 49,50 and 51 of the Mid Sussex Design Guide, and DP 26 of the Mid Sussex District Plan the Committee agreed that the proposed extension was Unneighbourly and would cause a loss of privacy and therefore recommended that the Application be refused.”

(2) Naldretts Farm Mill Lane Sayers Common West Sussex BN6 9HL. DM/20/4720. This scheme includes alterations to the high voltage (HV) and low voltage (LV) overhead lines at Naldretts, including the removal of HV poles 616594, 633620 and 633621.

RECOMMENDATION: No comment permission already granted prior to meeting

(3) Land South Of A2300 Gatehouse Lane Goddards Green West Sussex. DM/21/0087. Discharge of conditions 6 and 11 relating to planning reference DM/20/3649.

RECOMMENDATION: Refusal – incomplete design strategy

(4) Redroofs Halton Shaws Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9QR. DM/21/0153. Maples T1 and T2 – Cut back Epicormic growth to previous cut points this will be a reduction of 2-3 metres. Trees in a Conservation Area.

RECOMMENDATION: Permission is granted

(5) 117 College Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9AF. DM/21/0084. To remove the restrictions of condition No: 2 -To allow for external solar lighting of horse exercise arena. (Ref: DM/16/4500)

RECOMMENDATION: Refusal – to safeguard the visual appearance of the area. Un-neighbourly. DP29 Light pollution.

(6) Bridgers Farmhouse Langton Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9HA. DM/21/0219. Proposed new garage with studio in roof void. New access to Langton Lane. New rear orangery and internal alterations to include removal of secondary rear staircase. Listed Building Consent.

RECOMMENDATION: Permission is granted

(7) Bridgers Farmhouse Langton Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9HA. DM/21/0218. Proposed new garage with studio in roof void. New access to Langton Lane. New rear orangery and internal alterations to include removal of secondary rear staircase.

RECOMMENDATION: Permission is granted

(8) Fieldside Hassocks Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9QW. DM/21/0185. Ash tree – Fell. Sycamore tree – crown lift to remove the lower branch and reduce the crown by 20%.

RECOMMENDATION: Permission is granted

(9) Little Torch 4 Hassocks Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9QN. DM/20/4426. Change the use from Class C2 to Class C3 to form 8no. Residential flats, 2no. Dwelling houses, car parking and associated development.

RECOMMENDATION: Permission – The committee reiterate our previous comments in relation to traffic/highways issues. The committee were disappointed to note that WSCC Highways declined to visit the site.

The points made by the Conservation Officer should be taken into consideration and incorporated into the design.

(10) Hampton Lodge Cottage Brighton Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9EF. DM/20/4518. Single storey extensions to front and rear.

RECOMMENDATION: Permission is granted

(11) 19 High Street Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9TT. DM/21/0253. Remove old and damaged render from the front of the property and re-render.

RECOMMENDATION: Permission is granted

P&E20/21.079 MSDC Planning Decisions: (All as HP&SCPC recommendation, except where noted)

(1) Granted: The Committee noted permissions granted by MSDC:

a) Land South Of A2300 Gatehouse Lane Goddards Green West Sussex. DM/20/3649. Removal of condition no 24 of application DM/19/2641, to remove restriction of use of the development prior to implementation and opening in full to public traffic of West Sussex County Council’s “A2300 Improvements”. HPP&SC PC recommended refusal.

b) Ascot House 97A High Street Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9RE. DM/20/4016. Replacement of sash windows (4 on the front, 2 on the side) with wooden double-glazing sashes to fit within existing box/frames to match exactly the appearance of the existing.

c) 88 Western Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9TB. DM/20/4376. T1 Crab Apple- reduce crown by 0.5m, T2 Rowan – reduce crown by 0.5m, T3 Hawthorne – reduce crown by 1m.

d) Buff Cottage Reeds Lane Sayers Common Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9JG. DM/20/4147. variation of conditions 2 and 5 of Planning Permission DM/18/1193 to amend the approved plans and to allow for ancillary use of the garage (amended description 21/12/2020). HPP&SC PC recommended refusal.

e) Pavilion House Unit 1 Suite A King Business Centre Reeds Lane Sayers Common Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9LS. DM/20/3947. Erection of a bin store and installation of an a/c plant. (Amended plans with bin store relocated 07.12.2020). HPP&SC PC recommended refusal.

f) 38 College Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9AQ. DM/20/4211. Two storey north east corner infill extension. First floor side extension over existing ground floor with additional rear dormer window.

g) Crescent House And Cloister Hurstpierpoint College Chalkers Lane Hurstpierpoint West Sussex BN6 9JS. DM/20/4233. Removal and replacement of existing doors at Crescent House and Cloister.

h) Box House Farm Langton Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9EX. DM/20/4340. Summer house within curtilage of dwelling.

i) Coombe Cottage Langton Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9EZ. DM/20/4344. Demolition of existing conservatory, replace with smaller extension, new window and porch.

j) Crescent House And Cloister Hurstpierpoint College Chalkers Lane Hurstpierpoint West Sussex BN6 9JS. DM/20/4232. Removal and replacement of existing doors at Crescent House and Cloister.

k) Laundry Cottage 3 Hassocks Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9QH. DM/20/4411. T1 Cypress – Reduce height of tree by up to 3m.

l) Dove House 67 Wickham Hill Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9NR. DM/20/4314. Two storey side extension of first and second floors over existing ground floor. New second floor rear facing dormer. Remodelling of existing single storey rear extension with alterations to window and door positions and designs.

m) Little Pakyns Cottage Albourne Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9ET. DM/20/4534. 2 x Cypress (T1 and T2) – Fell

n) Rose Acre Malthouse Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9JZ. DM/20/4305. Installation of 4kw solar panel PV system in garden.

o) 110 Iden Hurst Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9YJ. DM/20/4356. Proposal to move existing fence on a new build to enclose the additional land included within the boundary of the property.

p) 12 St Georges Place Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9QT. DM/20/4552. Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of new single storey rear extension.

(2) Refused: The Committee noted refused applications:

a) Alders Farm Brighton Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9EE. DM/20/2704. Conversion of temporary residential dwelling to permanent residential dwelling with associated external alterations.

b) The Old Police Station Jobs Lane Sayers Common Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9HE. DM/20/4468. 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.

(3) Withdrawn: The Committee noted withdrawn applications:

a) White Oaks London Road Sayers Common Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9HT. DM/20/4313. Demolition of existing timber garden sheds to rear garden. Erection of new outbuilding to rear garden comprising home office, gym and WC.

b) 4 The Sycamores Sayers Common Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9XP. DM/20/4375. Replacement of existing conservatory roof with new flat roof and roof lanterns. Raise half height walls, new windows, door,and parapet walls.

c) Pitfield Barn Chalkers Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9LR. DM/20/4403. Variation of condition 3 of planning permission DM/17/3619 to amend the allowed uses of the building to include educational workshops, a café and the sale of cut flowers.

d) 1 College Place Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9AF. DM/21/0023. Proposed ground floor rear extension with internal alterations and external landscaping.

(4) Appeals: The Committee noted planning appeals:

No notifications received

There being no other business the meeting closed at 8.27p.m. Chairman