MINUTES of the meeting of the Planning & Environment Committee, held on Thursday 9th June 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 Allan Brown Cllr David Evans Also present: Helen Valler, Assistant Clerk | Cllr Bob Sampson Cllr Seth Jee Cllr Michael Avery Cllr Martin Machan Cllr John Lowman |
P&E22/23001 Apologies for Absence & Declarations of Interest:
Apologies were received and accepted from Cllr Helen Bedford.
Cllr Shorrocks declared a personal interest in item 7.14 36 Orchard Way.
P&E22/23002 To elect the Vice-Chair of the Planning & Environment Committee for the following year: It was:
RESOLVED: That the Committee agreed to elect Cllr Tony Lank as Vice-Chair of the Planning & Environment Committee.
P&E22/23003 Minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 5th May 2022: The committee reviewed the minutes and it was:
RESOLVED: That the Committee AGREED the Planning & Environment Committee minutes of 5th May 2022.
P&E22/23004 Matters arising from the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 5th May 2022: There were no matters arising.
P&E22/23005 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&E22/23006 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) 42 Weald Close Hurstpierpoint West Sussex BN6 9SR. DM/22/1387. Proposed single storey rear extension. Lawful Development Certificate.
RECOMMENDATION: Decision notice already issued
(2) Spenny Thorne 13 Wilderness Road Hurstpierpoint West Sussex BN6 9XD. DM/22/1303. Proposed single storey side/rear extension, new side windows and internal alterations Amendment to existing approved application DM/21/2998.
RECOMMENDATION: No further comment
(3) 149 Cuckfield Road Hurstpierpoint West Sussex BN6 9RT. DM/22/1551. Single storey front extension to create new entrance hallway and office.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should give permission
(4) 7 Marchants Road Hurstpierpoint West Sussex BN6 9UP. DM/22/1587. Variation to condition numbers 2 (change of drawings) and 3 (retrospective material condition change, to account for cedral cladding at first floor level. This application relates to planning application DM/21/1873.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should give permission
(5) 21 Western Road Hurstpierpoint West Sussex BN6 9SU. DM/22/1546. Front porch extension and alterations to front of garage to reduce size of garage door and convert part of garage to utility room.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should refuse the application. The change to the building line of the house by the addition of the front porch is detrimental to the street scene.
(6) Heathland 5 Albert Silsby Place Hurstpierpoint West Sussex BN6 9YG. DM/22/1595. Variation of condition 2 relating to planning reference DM/21/3265 to allow for amendments to the design
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should give permission
P&E22/23007 Applications – Committee decision: The Committee considered the following and made RECOMMENDATIONS to the Planning authority:
(1) Land South of Randiddles Close Hurstpierpoint West Sussex. SDNP/22/01444/FUL. Field shelter for the protection of our sheep, storage of their feed and related equipment.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that SDNP should give permission, although the committee feel the shelter would be better located on the other side of the field nearer the applicant’s property.
(2) 146 Western Road Hurstpierpoint West Sussex BN6 9TB. 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.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should give permission
(3) Garden House South Avenue Hurstpierpoint West Sussex BN6 9QB. DM/22/1326. Proposed removal of existing rooflight to rear bedroom and formation of new Juliette Balcony with pitched dormer roof.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should give permission
(4) Graceland 17 Fairfield Crescent Hurstpierpoint West Sussex BN6 9SF. 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.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should refuse the application. It is an over-development of the site. The inclusion of one full length dormer as opposed to the three dormers agreed will create a detrimental look at the rear of the property, DP26 Character & Design.
(5) Hurstpierpoint College College Lane Hurstpierpoint West Sussex BN6 9JS. DM/22/1316. Installation of mezzanine floor and window fenestration alteration, together with associated internal alterations at Shield House.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should give permission
(6) Hurstpierpoint College College Lane Hurstpierpoint West Sussex BN6 9JS. DM/22/1318. Installation of mezzanine floor and window fenestration alteration, together with associated internal alterations to Shield House. Listed Building Consent.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should give permission
(7) 61 Wickham Hill Hurstpierpoint West Sussex BN6 9NR. DM/22/1459. Alterations to rear ground floor sunroom and first floor balcony from a semi circle to a square.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should give permission
(8) Barn Southwest of Pakyns House Bullfinch Lane Hurstpierpoint West Sussex. DM/22/1439. Proposed removal of condition 2 from HP/127/94.
RECOMMENDATION: We stand by our comments for the previous application and have no further comments.
(9) 17 Cuckfield Road Hurstpierpoint West Sussex BN6 9RP. DM/22/1389. Erection of first floor rear extension.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should give permission
(10) Bright World Education Ltd Forge House 105 High Street Hurstpierpoint West Sussex BN6 9PU. DM/21/4129. Proposed installation of 2 heat pump inverter outside units on the rear wall of office building. (Noise Impact Assessment and Notification received 17.05.2022)
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should refuse the application. We reiterate our previous comments, which appear to have been ratified by the noise impact assessment.
(11) The Manor House 3 Albert Silsby Place Hurstpierpoint West Sussex BN6 9YG. DM/22/1569. Construction of single storey Gym with timber weatherboarding/brick plinth and plain clay tile roof. Construction of sheltered seating area, associated hard landscaping and brick wall with flint inlay.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should give permission
(12) Hornsdene Farm House Pookbourne Lane Sayers Common West Sussex BN6 9HD. DM/22/0534. Demolition of agricultural outbuilding (cow shed) and erection of new triple bay garage and one bedroom annex.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should give permission
(13) Knowles Tooth Langton Lane Hurstpierpoint West Sussex BN6 9EZ. DM/22/1580. Erection of an oak-framed garage with tiled roof instead of brick garage previously approved, plus erection of wooden pergola surrounding a half sunken swim lane with decking to level ground, plus steps.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should give permission
(14) 36 Orchard Way Hurstpierpoint West Sussex BN6 9UB. DM/22/1641. Single storey rear extension and front porch.
RECOMMENDATION: Our recommendation is that MSDC should refuse the application. The change to the building line of the house by the addition of the front porch is detrimental to the street scene. The committee have concerns around the wooden cladding being used on the rear extension as a possible fire risk
P&E22/23008 MSDC Planning Decisions: (All as H&SC PC recommendation, except where noted).
(1) Granted: The Committee noted permissions granted by MSDC:
a) Buff Cottage Reeds Lane Sayers Common West Sussex BN6 9JG. DM/22/1053. Non Material Amendment to Planning Reference DM/20/4147 for minor changes to windows and cavity walls.
b) Wickham Lodge 35 Wickham Hill Hurstpierpoint West Sussex BN6 9NP. DM/22/0883. Single storey front and rear extension with change to the garage roof to pitched.
c) 3 High Street Hurstpierpoint West Sussex BN6 9TT. DM/22/0971. 1 x macrocarpa (T1) – remove lowest limb on west side, reduce crown on North side by 1m to give clearance from silver birch, reduce lowest limb on East side by 2m.
d) 1 Manor Cottages Manor Road Hurstpierpoint West Sussex BN6 9UN. DM/22/0831. Spruce tree – fell.
e) Cowdrays Policemans Lane Hurstpierpoint West Sussex BN6 9TW. DM/22/0896. Partial demolition of existing conservatory to replace glazing and add a tiled roof.
f) Cowdrays Policemans Lane Hurstpierpoint West Sussex BN6 9TW. DM/22/0897. Partial demolition of existing conservatory to replace glazing and add a tiled roof. Listed Building Consent.
g) 16 Trinity Road Hurstpierpoint West Sussex BN6 9UY. DM/22/0854. Proposed single storey side extension.
h) Wickham Place Wickham Drive Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9AP. DM/22/0628. Removal of bay window and replace with hardwood door and double glazed side lights. Install oak frame open porch onto existing house.
I) 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)
j) Alders Farm Brighton Road Hurstpierpoint West Sussex BN6 9EE. DM/22/0666. Notification for Prior approval to convert the existing barn into a residential dwelling, The internal layout is arranged with primary accommodation on the eastern and western elevations and an open plan living / dining area between. All habitable rooms will have new windows / external doors. (H&SC PC recommended refusal)
The committee made the following comment: Councillors to liaise with Hurstpierpoint Society over their response to the approval. The council will also follow up with our MSDC councillors for an update on the enforcement proceedings related to the property.
(2) Refused: The Committee noted refusals by MSDC:
a) 108 Western Road Hurstpierpoint West Sussex BN6 9TB. DM/22/0848. Proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and 3 front rooflights. (H&SC PC recommended approval)
b) 9 Marchants Road Hurstpierpoint West Sussex BN6 9UP. DM/22/0919. Partial demolition of existing workshop to rear of detached garage. Construction of a two-storey extension to the rear and side elevations. Construction of a single-storey Porch/WC extension to the front and side elevations. Associated hard and soft landscaping works. (H&SC PC recommended approval)
(3) Withdrawn: The Committee noted withdrawn applications:
a) Barn Southwest of Pakyns House Bullfinch Lane Hurstpierpoint West Sussex. DM/22/0711. Change of use of an agricultural building at Bullfinch Lane into a dwelling.
b) Garden House South Avenue Hurstpierpoint West Sussex BN6 9QB. DM/22/1325. Proposed new detached car port to front forecourt of existing dwelling.
(4) Appeals: The Committee noted planning appeals:
No notifications received.
There being no other business the meeting closed at 8.29pm