DRAFT MINUTES of the meeting of the Planning Committee, held on Thursday 2nd July 2020 at 7.30 pm via
Microsoft Teams video conferencing.

Committee Members present:
Martin Machan (Chairman)
Tony Lank (Vice-Chairman)
Allan Brown
John Lowman
Also present: Helen Valler, Assistant Clerk
One member of the public
Bob Sampson
Julia Shorrocks
Seth Jee

P&E20/21.009 Apologies for absence and declarations of interest: Due to the Coronavirus the meeting
was not held in person. Apologies for absence were received and accepted by David Evans, Stephen Hand,
Peter Griffiths. There were no declarations of interest.
P&E20/21.010 Minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 4
th June 2020: Due to the
Coronavirus the previous minutes were not reviewed and will now be considered at the next meeting of the
Committee and if agreed will be signed by the Chairman at the next available opportunity.
P&E20/21.011 Matters arising from the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 4
th June 2020: The
Committee was due to review the Minutes of the Meeting held 7th May 2020 but these were not available. It
was agreed that these Minutes would be reviewed at the next Meeting of the Committee, and subject to
agreement would then be signed by the Chairman at the next available opportunity.”
P&E20/21.012 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. One member of the public
spoke.
P&E20/21.0013 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) Northbrooks Danworth Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9LW.
DM/20/1958. Proposed extension to existing Timber framed garage.
RECOMMENDATION: Permission is granted
(2) 1 Barter Close Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9FS. DM/20/2124. Oak (T3)
Removal of a low hanging branch, encroaching on car parking space.
RECOMMENDATION: Permission is granted
P&E20/21.014 Planning applications – Committee decision: The Committee considered the following and
made RECOMMENDATIONS to the Planning authority:
(1) Little Park Farm Marchants Close Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9UZ.
DM/20/1533. Removal of an existing barn, mobile home and other outbuildings. Construction of 3 dwellings.
Amended plans received 16.06.2020. One member of the public spoke in support.
RECOMMENDATION: Permission be granted subject to;
• Agreed access health and safety and access management plan being agreed relating to
access from Marchants Close into the proposed development with particular emphasis on
the safety of pedestrians and bicycle users over the bridge which adjoins the sluice(s)
• Drainage, including water runoff, plan submitted and agreed to protect the nearby ancient
woodland and nearby sluices.
• No construction traffic before 9.30 am and after 3 pm to allow school traffic (vehicular and
pedestrian) to clear. Access only southbound from Cuckfield Road and then via Marchants
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Close, NOT Trinity Road, to keep lorries that much further from the village centre and the
local school. No waiting of construction traffic allowed at any time
(2) 6.2 Land West Of Burgess Hill Between The A273 And A2300 Burgess Hill West Sussex.
DM/20/0254. Reserved Matters application for DM/18/5114 – the first phase of the Western Link Road,
comprising the construction of a new all-movements roundabout on the A273 Jane Murray Way, a singlecarriageway 7.3-metre wide highway link with two 3-metre shared footways/cycleways and two 2.75-metre
verges, connecting to the A2300 via a new all-movements roundabout, junction to the UKPN electricity
substation, junction to future employment uses, zones for two minor junctions, signalised crossing points,
earthworks, surface water and foul drainage infrastructure, utilities corridors, lighting, and landscaping.
Amended plans and updated supported documents received 17th March 2020 detailing amendments
including the extension of the southern boundary of the site to accommodate increased drainage basins and
inclusion of bridleway on north side of A2300. (Transport note received 30th April, Amended plans received
12th May showing minor increase in width of application site area either side of the proposed link road corridor
and amended biodiversity report, planning statement and additional sections received 29th May)
RECOMMENDATION: No further comment
(3) 80 College Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9AJ. DM/20/1884. Scots Pine –
Fell.
RECOMMENDATION: We are unable to make a recommendation as the Application appears incomplete
(4) 2 Pakyns Court Albourne Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex
BN6 9ET. DM/20/1844. Replacement of existing single glazed casement timber sashes with double glazed
timber sashes
RECOMMENDATION: Permission is granted.
(5) 2 Pakyns Court Albourne Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9ET.
DM/20/1839. Partial double garage conversion into home office room and single garage
RECOMMENDATION: Permission is granted
(6) Cowdrays Policemans Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9TW. DM/20/1985.
T1 Beech – Reduce crown height by up to 2.5m.
RECOMMENDATION: Permission is granted
(7) New House Farm Twineham Lane Twineham Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 5NP.
DM/20/0876
A proposed 30 x 30 metre earth bunded farmyard manure store, concrete access apron and creation of a
cross fall for drainage improvements previously approved under DM/16/5277 (Additional information
submitted 21/05/2020).
RECOMMENDATION: No further comments
(8) Little Lower Ease Cuckfield Road Ansty Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 5AL.
DM/20/1710. Construction of 5 bedroom detached dwelling.
RECOMMENDATION: Recommend Refusal as the Application is contrary to the following Policies:
MSDC
DP6
DP12
DP13
DP14
DP15
DP26
DP34
HURSTPIERPOINT SAYERS COMMON
PARISH COUNCIL
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HURSTPIERPOINT AND SAYERS COMMON
C1
C3
H1
H5
H6
(9) Leigh Cottage Cuckfield Road Ansty Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 5AL.
DM/20/1832. Demolish one block of 4 stables and one block containing hay/feed stores to be
replaced with two new blocks containing the same number of stables (4 in number) and stores
together with a washdown area and horse solarium.
RECOMMENDATION: Permission is granted
P&E20/21.015 Licencing Applications: The Committee is asked to consider the following and make
RECOMMENDATIONS to the Planning authority:
(1) New Premises Licence. Apple Mint Florist, 52 High Street, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9RG.
LI/20/0608
We are a Local high street Florist shop comprising of shop, storeroom and rest room. we would like to be able
to compete on equal terms with larger national chains offering delivery of flowers accompanied by a bottle of
wine. We would like to offer a bottle of wine or spirit as an add on product with the sale of a bouquet of flowers
in the same way as we offer chocolates and scented candles now. This will either be collected from the shop
or delivered by our driver. This will be an add on product only to our main business as a florist. We will not be
selling alcohol without flowers. It is intended to enhance the gift of flowers only. It is expected to be a very
small and seasonal part of the business e.g. Valentines day.
RECOMMENDATION: Permission is granted
P&E20/21.016 MSDC Planning Decisions: (All as HP&SCPC recommendation, except where noted.
(1) Granted: The Committee noted permissions granted by MSDC:
a) 66 Nursery Close Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9WA.DM/20/1325. Erection of two storey side
and rear extension with the addition of dormer windows
b) 117 And 119 Western Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9SY. DM/20/1474. Lime (T1) – Repollard
Birch (T2 & T3) – Reduce lateral branches on North side by 1.5m
1 x Eucalyptus – Fell
1 x Robinia – Reduce crown by 1.5
1 x Oak – Remove 2 x lowest primary limbs on South side, reduce crown by 2m
c) Land South Of White Horse Lodge Furzeland Way Sayers Common West Sussex. DM/19/3952. The
construction of 2 x 2 bed, 3 x 3 bed, 4 x 4 bed dwellings with associated access to B2218, landscaping and
parking (Amended red line plan received 11 November 2019). (HPP&SC PC recommended refusal)
d) 9 The Sycamores Sayers Common Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9XP. DM/20/1417. Demolition of existing
rear conservatory extension. Erection of new single storey rear extension. Replacement of existing garage
door with new window to front. Internal remodelling.(HPP&SC PC recommended refusal)
e) 126C High Street Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9PX. DM/20/0980. (Amended plans
11/05/2020) Replacement of the existing windows and doors to shopfront.
f) Fieldside Hassocks Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9QW. DM/20/1305. Implementation of
DM/17/2039. Description amended 01.05.2020 as application relates to implementation of planning
permission DM/18/0855, not DM/17/2039 as originally stated.
g) 7 Chestnut Grove Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9SS. DM/20/1210. Part two storey, part
single storey side extension. (Revised plan received 07.05.2020)
h) Barn Southwest Of Pakyns House Bullfinch Lane Hurstpierpoint West Sussex. DM/20/1461. The
construction of an agricultural building, the use of that building for agricultural purposes as part of a trade or
business.
i) 1 Chestnut Grove Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9SS. DM/20/1293. T1 Hornbeam – reduce
crown by 2 metres.
j) Northbrooks Danworth Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9LW. DM/20/1405. Change of use
of agricultural land to residential and proposed horse manege.
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k) 163 High Street Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9PU. DM/20/0448. Consent to insulate the
internal walls of outbuilding in the back garden, refurbish the existing timber front door, and replace the
existing back doors with glazed timber framed French doors.
(2) Refused: The Committee noted refused applications:
No notifications received
(3) Withdrawn: The Committee noted withdrawn applications:
No notifications received
(4) Appeals: The Committee noted planning appeals:
No notifications received
There being no other business the meeting closed at 8.34 p.m. Chairman