MINUTES of the meeting of the Planning & Environment Committee, held on Thursday 7th July 2022 at 7.30 pm at Conference Room, Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint.
Committee Members present:
| Cllr David Evans Cllr John Lowman Cllr Martin Machan (stand in Chair) Cllr Helen Bedford Also present: Helen Valler, Assistant Clerk | Cllr Bob Sampson Cllr Seth Jee Cllr Michael Avery |
P&E22/23009 Apologies for Absence: Cllr Tony Lank, Cllr Allan Brown.
P&E22/23010 Declarations of Interest: There were no declarations of interest.
P&E22/23011 To elect the Chair of the Planning & Environment Committee for this meeting to cover for absence. It was:
RESOLVED: That the Committee agreed to elect Cllr Martin Machan as chair for this meeting only.
P&E22/23012 Minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 9th June 2022: The committee reviewed the minutes and it was:
RESOLVED: That the Committee AGREED the Planning & Environment Committee minutes of 9th June 2022.
P&E22/23013 Matters arising from the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 9th June 2022: There were no matters arising.
P&E22/23014 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. Two members of the public present, who spoke in support of DM/22/1616.
P&E22/23015 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. All applications were considered under the ‘7’s’ due to there being no Vice-Chair present.
P&E22/23016 Applications – Committee decision: The Committee considered the following and made RECOMMENDATIONS to the Planning authority:
(1) 16 Cuckfield Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex. DM/22/1927. Magnolia (T1) – reduce crown by 1.5m. Trees in a Conservation Area.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should give permission
(2) 92 Wickham Hill Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex. DM/22/1938. Removal of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should give permission
(3) 17 Hassocks Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex. DM/22/2024. Ornamental plum tree – fell. Trees in a Conservation Area.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should give permission. The Parish Council appreciates the applicants’ offer to replace with another tree.
(4) Littleway West Furlong Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks. DM/22/2038. Crab apple (T1) reduce crown by 2m. Magnolia (T2) reduce crown by 1m. Cypress (T3) fell. Magnolia (T4) reduce crown by 1m. Hawthorn, Field Maple, Goat Willow (G1) fell. Trees in a Conservation Area
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should give permission subject to approval by the Tree Officer.
(5) 3 High Street Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex. DM/22/2037. T1 Macrocarpa – fell. Trees in a Conservation Area.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should give permission subject to approval by the Tree Officer.
(6) Land East Of Hurst Wickham Barn College Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks. DM/22/1616. Erection of 1 No. detached, two storey dwelling house with timber framed detached, two storey garage, including new access and entrance gates (amendments to implemented planning permission DM/17/0948 [as extended by DM/20/3713). One member of the public spoke in support.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should give permission subject to the removal of all permitted development rights on the property.
(7) 9 Marchants Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9UP. DM/22/1724. Partial demolition of existing workshop to rear of detached garage. Construction of a single-storey kitchen extension to the rear elevation. Construction of a single-storey Porch/WC extension to the front and side elevations. Associated hard and soft landscaping works.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should give permission
(8) 3 Hillside Brighton Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks. DM/22/1075. Proposed replacement of side patio doors with new sash window, new single storey side extension and new single storey rear extension. (amended planning statement 09/05, amended proposed plans 31/05)
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should give permission subject to approval by the Conservation Officer.
(9) Mid Sussex District Council Trinity Road Car Park Trinity Road Hurstpierpoint West Sussex. DM/22/1839. Sequoiadendron giganteum – Arbortrack REF: 09QU – Section fell down to as close to ground level as possible and remove stump.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should give permission. The committee would like to propose that a section of stump is retained and a carving produced, with the assistance of St Lawrence School to put forward ideas.
(10) Barn Southwest Of Pakyns House Bullfinch Lane Hurstpierpoint West Sussex. DM/22/1777. Change of use of an agricultural building at Bullfinch lane into a dwelling
RECOMMENDATION: No comment
(11) 1 Springbank Cottages Langton Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks. DM/22/1037. HP (Amended Plans received 06.06.2022) Construction of 2 storey side extension, with associated internal alterations. Demolition of existing rear lean to porch. Replacement of all existing windows
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should give permission
(12) Hornsdene Farm House Pookbourne Lane Sayers Common Hassocks. DM/22/1808. Demolition of domestic storage barn and erection of replacement building with link to existing house, two-storey rear extension to the north elevation of the main dwelling and associated works
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should give permission
(13) 4 Hurstbeech Close Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex. DM/22/1958. Single storey rear extension, conversion of garage loft space to form new office with 2 new dormer window. New dormer window and 3 new roof lights to existing loft.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should give permission
(14) St Lukes Roman Catholic Church Cuckfield Road Hurstpierpoint West Sussex. DM/22/1979. Proposed change of use of place of worship to 1 dwelling with external changes to fenestration plus removal of a section of the existing roof to create a garden area.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should give permission. Subject to a condition that DP25 has been fulfilled – the applicant has demonstrated that there isn’t a ‘community use’ for the building.
The building is a valued local asset with a long history as a community building, mission hall and church dating back to 1926.
(15) Land to West Of Goldcrest Drive Sayers Meadow Sayers Common West Sussex. DM/22/2012. Erection of a 2 storey, 66 bed care home for older people with associated access, car parking and landscaping.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should refuse the application. We reiterate our previous comments – In line with the concerns previously raised by the Parish Council: We believe that the parking provision remains inadequate, given the number of Care workers and other Staff that are required and for whom transport other than by private car will be difficult. The public transport provision to/from Sayers Common is not equipped to cater for the needs of this type of employer. Whilst acknowledging the Plan for the dispersal of Rainwater, this will add to the burden on the Public Sewer Network. Rather than “one in a hundred year” occurrences, flooding in Sayers Common happens frequently. Our Neighbourhood Plan H1 requires that any development must enhance the flood and drainage management in the village. We do not consider that this development meets that requirement.
(16) Church House High Street Hurstpierpoint Hassocks. DM/22/2039. Internal alterations and new external french doors to the rear elevation.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should give permission
(17) Church House High Street Hurstpierpoint Hassocks. DM/22/2042. Internal alterations and new external french doors to the rear elevation. Listed Building Consent
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should give permission
(18) 12 Hannington Place Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex. DM/22/2022. Proposed works to include remove and replace all existing living room windows, doors, glazed roof and ancillary structures with face brickwork, bifolds, windows and flat roof with roof lanterns. Extend timber decking. Remove shed at side of house and erect 2 no lean-to timber structures for home office and potting shed. Install side facing window to north face. Enlarge existing porch. Install wood burner chimney flue
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should give permission
(19) Garden House South Avenue Hurstpierpoint Hassocks. DM/22/2006. Retrospective application for a new dwelling including minor alterations, reduced ridge height, small increase in eaves height, revised brick gable design, revised landscaping details and variation to fencing to front (east) boundary.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should give permission
(20) Leigh Cottage Cuckfield Road Ansty Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 5AL. DM/22/2005. Rear and side single storey extension, new entrance porch and 4 No. number dormer windows to main roof.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should give permission
(21) Land At Grid Reference 526510 118306 Reeds Lane Sayers Common West Sussex. DM/22/1905. T23 – Common Oak (Quercus robur) – To reduce back to the fence line, small section of over hanging foliage. T24 – common Oak (Quercus robur) – To crown lift to three metres includes any deadwood found within the working area. T25 – Common Oak (Quercus robur) – To remove two low dead branches
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should give permission subject to approval of the Tree Officer.
P&E22/23017 MSDC Planning Decisions: (All as H&SC PC recommendation, except where noted).
(1) Granted: The Committee noted permissions granted by MSDC:
a) Parkfield Cottage Bedlam Street Hurstpierpoint BN6 9EW. SDNP/22/01056/HOUS. Creation of timber decking area with open pergola, including removal of existing shed (Retrospective). (Decision by SDNP)
b) The Stables, Pookbourne Lane, Sayers Common, Hassocks. DM/22/1238. Application for single storey side extension with gabled frontage and zinc roof, serving to amend existing approval under reference dm/21/3783.
c) Goddards Green substation, Gatehouse Lane, Goddards Green, West Sussex. DM/22/1186. Application for approval of external appearance of proposed 11kv grp transformer enclosure
d) 23 Fairfield Crescent, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, West Sussex. DM/22/0790. Proposed front dormer
e) 23 Fairfield Crescent, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, West Sussex. DM/22/0789. Single storey rear extension extending beyond the rear of the original wall by 6m to a maximum height of 3.50m and the height of the eaves to 2.60m. Revised drawing received 17.05.2022 to reduce the height by 0.375m, move away from boundary by 0.6m and 1.2m chamferon the south-west corner.
f) White Horse Inn, Albourne Road, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks. DM/22/1196. Erection of a farm shop to be sited in the rear garden of the public house (sui generis).
g) 2 Church Green Cottages, Brighton Road, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks. DM/22/1255. Replace rotten wooden upstairs bedroom window and frame with similar wooden window and frame.
h) Pickhams Cottage, Cuckfield Road, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks. DM/21/3876. Proposed internal alterations and conversion of the garage to function as a home office (amended description and plans 11/05/2022)
i) Pickhams Cottage, Cuckfield Road, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks. DM/21/3874. Proposed internal alterations and conversion of the garage to function as a home office (amended description and plans 11/05/2022). Listed Building Consent.
j) 146 Western Road, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, West Sussex. DM/22/1294. Proposed loft extension with installation of rear dormer window, 2 new windows to side elevation and 2 new rooflights to front roof slope, installation of new metal bi-fold doors and projecting bay window seat to rear elevation and erection of garden room to rear garden.
k) Land north of Clayton Wickham Farm, College Lane, Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex. DM/22/1046. Conversion of barn to dwelling and associated buildings works. (H&SC PC recommended refusal)
l) 149 Cuckfield Road, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, West Sussex. DM/22/1551. Single storey front extension to create new entrance hallway and office.
m) Barn Southwest of Pakyns House, Bullfinch Lane, Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex. DM/22/1439. Proposed removal of condition 2 from hp/127/94. (H&SC PC recommended refusal)
n) 58 Wickham hill, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, West Sussex. DM/22/1021. Demolition of existing single storey outbuilding connected to garage, enclosure of exterior passage way between garage and house with addition of 2 no. roof lights, and erection of single storey pitched roof extension with steps in to the rear garden (amended plans received 14.06.2022.
o) Locks Manor, Malthouse Lane, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks. DM/22/1305. Oak tree – reduce by max 3m all around to natural target pruning points.
p) 17 Cuckfield Road, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, West Sussex. DM/22/1389. Erection of first floor rear extension.
q) Spenny Thorne, 13 Wilderness Road, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks. DM/22/1303. Proposed single storey side/rear extension, new side windows and internal alterations amendment to existing approved application DM/21/2998.
(2) Refused: The Committee noted refusals by MSDC:
a) Graceland, 17 Fairfield Crescent, Hurstpierpoint. DM/22/1348. Loft conversion incorporating hip to gable elements to the north and south, one full length dormer to the rear and one dormer to the front and also for raising the front gable roof pitch.
(3) Withdrawn: The Committee noted withdrawn applications:
a) Garden House, South Avenue, Hurstpierpoint. DM/22/1326.Proposed removal of existing rooflight to rear bedroom and formation of new Juliette Balcony with pitched dormer roof.
(4) Appeals: The Committee noted planning appeals:
No notifications received.
There being no other business the meeting closed at 8.45pm