Agenda and minutes

To authorise the Chair to sign the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on the 1 September 2022 as a correct record of the proceedings.

That the minutes of the meeting on 21 July 2022 approved and signed by the Vice-Chair at the meeting on 1 September 2022 be amended in the following respect to correct an inaccuracy subsequently discovered:

RR/2022/840/P – Land at Beech Farm, Hawkhurst Road, Sedlescombe – The first sentence of paragraph 5 be reworded as follows: “Councillor Gray said that the application proposals did meet the terms of Paragraph 80(e) of the NPPF, which was a material consideration in respect of this application.

(Councillor Vine-Hall declared a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest regarding Minute Reference PL22/47 in so far as he was the Applicant and in accordance with the Members’ Code of Conduct left the room during the consideration thereof).

An apology for absence was received from Councillor N. Gordon.

It was noted that Councillor J. Barnes was present as a substitute for Councillor Gordon.

To receive any disclosure by Members of personal and disclosable pecuniary interests in matters on the agenda, the nature of any interest and whether the Member regards the personal interest as prejudicial under the terms of the Code of Conduct.  Members are reminded of the need to repeat their declaration immediately prior to the commencement of the item in question.

Declarations of interest were made by Councillors in the Minutes as indicated below:

J. Barnes         Agenda Item 8 – Personal and Prejudicial Interest as a Director of Rother DC Housing Company Ltd.

Bayliss             Agenda Item 7 – Personal Interest as a member of Bexhill Heritage.

Courtel            Agenda Item 10 – Personal Interest as a resident in Bexhill Town Centre Conservation Area.

Curtis               Agenda Item 9 – Personal Interest as a Member of Catsfield Parish Council.

Drayson           Agenda Item 7 – Personal Interest as a member of Bexhill Heritage.

Field                Agenda Items 7 & 8 – Personal Interest as a member of East Sussex County Council.

Gray                Agenda Item 7 – Personal Interest as a member of Bexhill Heritage.

Madeley          Agenda Item 7 – Personal Interest as an officer of Bexhill Heritage.

Maynard          Agenda Item 7 – Personal Interest as an Executive Member of East Sussex County Council.

Vine-Hall         Agenda Item 1 – Disclosable Pecuniary Interest as the Applicant of RR/2022/840/P – Land at Beech Farm.

Outline planning permissions are granted subject to approval by the Council of reserved matters before any development is commenced, which are layout, scale, appearance, access and landscaping.  Unless otherwise stated, every planning permission or outline planning permission is granted subject to the development beginning within three years from the date of the permission.  In regard to outline permissions, reserved matters application for approval must be made within three years from the date of the grant of outline permission; and the development to which the permission relates must begin no later than whichever is the later of the following dates: the expiration of three years from the date of the grant of outline permission or, the expiration of two years from the final approval of the reserved matters, or in the case of approval on different dates, the final approval of the last such matters to be approved.

In certain circumstances the Planning Committee will indicate that it is only prepared to grant or refuse planning permission if, or unless, certain amendments to a proposal are undertaken or subject to completion of outstanding consultations.  In these circumstances the Director – Place and Climate Change can be given delegated authority to issue the decision of the Planning Committee once the requirements of the Committee have been satisfactorily complied with.  A delegated decision does not mean that planning permission or refusal will automatically be issued.  If there are consultation objections, difficulties, or negotiations are not satisfactorily concluded, then the application will have to be reported back to the Planning Committee.  This delegation also allows the Director – Place and Climate Change to negotiate and amend applications, conditions, reasons for refusal and notes commensurate with the instructions of the Committee.  Any applications which are considered prior to the expiry of the consultation reply period are automatically delegated for a decision.

RESOLVED: That the Planning Applications be determined as detailed below.

RM

DECISION: REFUSE (FULL PLANNING)

The Planning Committee had visited the site which was for the demolition of two existing villa buildings, existing offices and outbuildings to the rear of the site; construction of a new Rother District Council building to serve the Council, associated public sector services, creation of market rental office space, civic and event space, a café, refurbishment of the existing Town Hall (TH) and Council Chamber (internal and external remedial works); create public landscaped courtyard to rear; improvements to hard standing to front of the building facing the Memorial Gardens; and associated infrastructure works.  The key consideration was whether the proposed development would substantially harm the setting of the retained TH (heritage asset) and that the cumulative impact would not materially affect the key element for which the TH attained/retained its heritage value and that the public benefits outweighed such affect as to be supported in planning policy.  The officer’s opinion was that the public benefits outweighed any heritage harm and would support the Council’s objective to deliver a ‘low carbon future’.  The Applicant had been asked to resubmit an amended landscape masterplan and fourth floor plan to ensure the creation of a high-quality public realm and landscape setting in accordance with Policies OSS4(iii) and EN3 and EN5(x) of the Rother Local Plan Core Strategy.

The site was situated within the heart of Bexhill Town Centre (BTC) and formed an architectural, cultural and community centre-point to the Town Centre and the District.  The site was not a designated Archaeological Notification Area, not part of BTC Conservation Area and had no identified designated heritage assets.  Members were advised that some of the buildings were subject to an application for statutory ‘Listing’.  The site was accessible by public transport e.g. bus and train.

The Planning Committee heard from a spokesperson from Bexhill Heritage who was not supportive of the scheme, the Applicant’s Agent, Architect and Sustainability Consultant who provided answers to a number of technical and general questions, as well as both local Ward Members.  Consideration was also given to the comments made by the statutory and non-statutory bodies as detailed within the report.

Members asked a series of questions in relation to several issues and the following salient points were noted:

·         Design: Concern was raised and mixed views expressed regarding the size and bulk of the proposed development and whether a fourth floor was necessary.  Consideration was also given to the modern design (“box-like” structure and materials proposed) of the new development and whether it complemented the existing TH.  It was agreed that this could be subjective, as what was considered acceptable “beautiful” to someone was not necessarily acceptable “beautiful” to another.  It was clarified that details of the design of the “bolt-on” fourth floor were still awaited; it was not clear at this stage what plant equipment would be located on that floor.  It was clarified that the size of the building was appropriate for the BTC location.

·         Position: The frontage of the new development  ...  view the full minutes text for item PL22/64.

DECISION: GRANT PLANNING PERMISSION WITH VARIATION OF AND ADDITION TO THE CONDITIONS

CONDITIONS:

The following conditions of outline permission RR/2019/604/P are varied as required and remain extant:

1.    Approval of the details of layout, appearance, landscaping and scale (hereinafter called "the reserved matters") shall be obtained from the Local Planning Authority in writing before development commences.

Reason: In accordance with the requirements of Article 4(1) of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) Order 2010.

2.    Plans and particulars of the reserved matters shall be submitted in writing to the Local Planning Authority and shall be carried out as approved.

Reason: In accordance with the requirements of Article 4(1) of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) Order 2010.

3.    Application for approval of all the reserved matters shall be made to the Local Planning Authority before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

Reason: In accordance with section 92 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended by section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004).

4.    The development hereby permitted shall be begun either before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission, or before the expiration of two years from the date of approval of the last of the reserved matters to be approved, whichever is the later.

Reason: In accordance with section 92 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended by section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004).

5.    Subject to the details required by Condition 1, the development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved drawings and documents:

Phasing Plan, uploaded 13/09/22

23817A/01, dated March 2019

23817A/02 rev.B, dated March 2019

7500-304 rev.C, dated 15/08/2019

Ecological Impact Assessment by The Ecology Consultancy, dated 16/06/2019

Arboricultural Impact Assessment, by The Ecology Consultancy, dated 03/06/2019

Transport Assessment by GTA Civils dated March 2019 and Addendum dated 15 April 2019

6004/500, dated January 2019

6004/501 rev.B, dated 02.04.2019

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

6.    The number of dwellings permitted within the site as defined by this planning permission shall not exceed 220.

Reason: To ensure a properly planned development in accordance with the application and Policy BT2 of the Rother District Local Plan.

7.    The new spine road and site access points from The Spinney in the south and Harrier Lane in the north, shall be in the position shown on drawing no. 7500-304 rev. C, dated 15/08/2019 and Drawing Nos. 6004/500, dated January 2019 and 6004/501 rev.B, dated 02.04.2019. The spine road shall be designed and constructed in accordance with details to be agreed under Conditions 8 and 10 of this permission, to a standard approved by the Local Planning Authority in accordance with Highway Authority’s standards with a view to its subsequent adoption as publicly maintained highway.

Reason: To ensure the safety of persons and vehicles entering and  ...  view the full minutes text for item PL22/65.

DECISION: REFUSE (FULL PLANNING)

REASONS FOR REFUSAL:

1.    It has not been demonstrated that the existing agricultural enterprise has a functional requirement for a full-time agricultural worker to live on site. In addition it has not been demonstrated that the agricultural business is financially sound nor that it is forecast to become financially sound and as such it would not have regard to the need for it to fund a full-time agricultural worker’s wage and creation/maintenance of the proposed dwelling. As such, the proposal would result in an unjustified new dwelling in the countryside, in conflict with Policy RA3 (iii) of the Rother Local Plan Core Strategy and paragraph 80 of the National Planning Policy Framework.

2.    The site lies within an unsustainable countryside location where occupiers of the development would be highly reliant on private motor vehicles and would not be able to make the fullest possible use of public transport, walking and cycling to access local services and facilities. The development is contrary to Policies PC1, OSS3 (v), SRM1 (vii) and TR3 of the Rother Local Plan Core Strategy and paragraphs 8 and 110 (a) of the National Planning Policy Framework which seek to minimise the need to travel and to support the transition to a low carbon future.

3.    In the absence of justification for the erection of an agricultural dwelling, the proposed residential use of the site with associated domestic activity and paraphernalia, would have a harmful urbanising effect in the countryside. The proposal as such would be an alien and obtrusive development within the otherwise rural character and appearance of the countryside that would cause harm to the intrinsic landscape and visual appearance of the rural locality, in conflict with Policies OSS3 (vi), OSS4 (iii), RA2 (viii), RA3 (v) & EN1 of the Rother Local Plan Core Strategy, Policies DEN1 and DEN2 of the Development and Site Allocations Local Plan and paragraph 174 of the National Planning Policy Framework.

NOTE:

1.    This refusal of planning permission relates to the following drawings:

Drawing No. 113-21-201, dated March 2021

Drawing No. 113-21-100, dated Jan 2021

Planning Statement

Supporting information – photographs

Report on business use

NATIONAL PLANNING POLICY FRAMEWORK: In accordance with the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework (paragraph 38) and with the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015, the Local Planning Authority has acted positively and proactively in determining this application by identifying matters of concern with the proposal and determining the application within a timely manner, clearly setting out the reasons for refusal, thereby allowing the Applicant the opportunity to consider the harm caused and whether or not it can be remedied as part of a revised scheme.

(Councillor Curtis declared a Personal Interest in this matter as a Member of Catsfield Parish Council and in accordance with the Members’ Code of Conduct remained in the room during the consideration thereof).

DECISION: REFUSE PLANNING PERMISSION

REASON FOR REFUSAL:

1.   Having regard to Section 72 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, it is considered that the proposed works, by virtue of material, appearance, section sizes, glazing bar arrangement, proportionality, and finish neither preserve nor enhance the character or appearance of the Bexhill Town Centre Conservation Area, and as such would be contrary to Policies EN2, EN3 and BX2 of the Rother Local Plan Core Strategy, Policy DHG9 and DEN1 of the Development and Site Allocations Local Plan, and paragraphs 130, 200 and 202 of the National Planning Policy Framework.

NOTE:

1.    This recommendation for refusal relates to the following submitted plans and documents:

Site / Block Plan – Drawing No. 7159-LBP, dated February 2022

Existing Elevations – Drawing No. 7159-EX, dated January 2022

Amended Details – Drawing No. 7159-22-1-A, dated January 2022

Heritage Statement – dated 30 June 2022

NATIONAL PLANNING POLICY FRAMEWORK: In accordance with the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework (paragraph 38) and with the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015, the Local Planning Authority has acted positively and proactively in determining this application by identifying matters of concern with the proposal and determining the application within a timely manner, clearly setting out the reason for refusal, thereby allowing the Applicant the opportunity to consider the harm caused and whether or not it can be remedied as part of a revised scheme.

(Councillor Courtel declared a Personal Interest in this matter as he was a resident in the Bexhill Town Centre Conservation Area and in accordance with the Members’ Code of Conduct remained in the room during the consideration thereof).

DECISION: GRANT (PLANNING PERMISSION)

CONDITIONS:

1.    The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

Reason: In accordance with section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended by section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004).

2.    The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved drawings:

Location Plan & Block Plan; Drawing No. D21019-HDS-A-R3-DG-XX-PL-1000 dated 29/07/22

Proposed Site Plan 52105/P/10; Drawing No. D21019-HDS-A-R3-DG-00-PL-105 Rev P3 dated 29/07/22.

Proposed Elevations; Drawing No. D21019-HDS-A-R3-DG-XX-EL-210 Rev P3 dated 29/07/22.

Existing & Proposed Street Elevations and 3D Views; Drawing No. D21019-HDS-A-R3-DG-XX-EL-220 Rev P2 dated 29/07/22

Waste Management Plan Rev P2 dated 29.07.2022

Lighting Scheme Proposal Ref LS01642 dated 28July 2022

General Arrangement; Drawing No. WHB3976-00 dated 30/06/21

Design & Access Statement Ref P4 dated 29.07.2022

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning

3.    The Community Diagnostic Hub as indicated on approved Drawing No. D21019-HDS-A-R3-DG-00-PL-105 Rev P3 dated 29/07/22 shall be used for the purposes falling within Class E(e) and E (g) only and for no other purpose (including any other purpose in Class E of the schedule to the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended, or in any provision equivalent to that Class in any statutory instrument revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification).

Reason: The ensure that the site remains as a community facility or employment site in accordance with Policies CO1, CO2 and EC3 of the Rother Local Plan Core Strategy.

4.    The level of noise emitted from the plant room and air handling equipment hereby approved shall not exceed 47 dB LAeq when measured at the north west boundary of 16 Beeching Road on a line at 90 degrees to the north west elevation of the proposed plant room and air handling equipment.

Reason: To be in line with the environmental requirements for the existing building (RR/2003/135/P) and to safeguard the amenities of the locality and to control noise pollution in accordance with Policy OSS4 (ii) of the Rother Local Plan Core Strategy and Policy DEN7 of the Development and Site Allocations Local Plan.

5.    The use hereby permitted shall not be open to patients outside the following times 08:00 to 21:00, Monday to Friday and 08:00 to 18:00 weekends and bank holidays (except in emergency situations where use of the Community Diagnostic Hub is required) unless otherwise approved in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To safeguard the amenities of the locality in accordance with Policy OSS4 (ii) of the Rother Local Plan Core Strategy.

NATIONAL PLANNING POLICY FRAMEWORK: In accordance with the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework (paragraph 38) and with the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015, the Local Planning Authority has acted positively and proactively in determining this application byassessing the proposal against all material considerations, including planning policies and any representations that have been received and  ...  view the full minutes text for item PL22/68.

DECISION: DEFERRED TO ALLOW THE PLANNING COMMITTEE TO ATTEND A SITE VISIT

DECISION: GRANT (FULL PLANNING)

CONDITIONS:

1.    The development hereby permitted shall be retained in accordance with the following approved plans and details:

Site Location Plan, Drawing No. 56041RP1-04, dated 19/05/2022

Site Block Plan, Drawing No. 56041RP2-04, dated 28/09/2021

Proposed Elevations and Floor Plans, Drawing No. 56041RP3-04b, dated 26/09/2022

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

2.    The building hereby permitted shall only be used as a potting/storage shed in association with the existing dwelling and shall not be used as a separate residential dwelling unit, be sold off separately, rented out, used as holiday accommodation or for any commercial purpose.

Reason: In the interests of protecting the character of the High Weald countryside and rural setting of the listed building and to preclude the creation of a new dwelling within the countryside, in accordance with Policies OSS3, OSS4, EN1, EN2, RA2 and RA3 of the Rother Local Plan Core Strategy.

3.    No floodlighting or other external means of illumination of the building shall be provided, installed or operated at the site without a further planning permission.

Reason: To safeguard the special character and dark skies of the rural area within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in accordance with Policies OSS4 (iii), RA3(iv) and EN1 of the Rother Local Plan Core Strategy and DEN7 of the Development and Site Allocations Local Plan.

4.    Within two months of this approval a) details of soft landscaping for that part of the site to be reinstated to grass, and b) removal of the windows to the north and south elevations and reinstatement of timber cladding and insertion of closed and sealed shutters to the windows in the east elevation, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. These works shall be completed within two months of their approval in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: To mitigate against any domestic appearance of the outbuilding, thereby enhancing the appearance as a rural outbuilding and so maintaining the rural setting of the listed building and the rural character of the area within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in accordance with Policy OSS4 (iii), EN1 and EN2 of the Rother Local Plan Core Strategy.

NATIONAL PLANNING POLICY FRAMEWORK: In accordance with the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework (paragraph 38) and with the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015, the Local Planning Authority has acted positively and proactively in determining this application byassessing the proposal against all material considerations, including planning policies and any representations that have been received and subsequently determining to grant planning permission in accordance with the presumption in favour of sustainable development, as set out within the National Planning Policy Framework.

RM

DECISION: REFUSE (FULL PLANNING)

The Planning Committee had visited the site which was for retrospective planning permission to create a widened access to the field including twin track.  The site formed part of a Grade II Listed property called “The Oast” which was originally part of a farmstead set on the northern side of Brightling Road.  The property was accessed along a shared tarmacked driveway off Brickyard Lane which consisted of “The Oast”, plus several outbuildings, a surrounding garden and neighbouring fields.  The site was located within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and Rother District Boundary.  The officer’s opinion was that the proposal would allow the Applicant to empty and maintain the sewage treatment tank, provide better access to manage the agricultural land and would not have an adverse impact on the character and appearance of the locality or highway safety.

The Planning Committee heard from the Applicant’s Agent who provided information on the Applicant’s reasons for needing a new track and access and what it would be specifically used for.  They also heard from one of the local Ward Members who was not supportive of the scheme.  Consideration was also given to the comments made by Brightling Parish Council as detailed within the report.

After deliberation, the Planning Committee felt that there was not sufficient justification for the construction of a track as the sewage tank was able to be accessed during the summer months, when the ground was hard, for emptying as was typical for many rural properties and agricultural vehicles were able to access the field as they were designed for this purpose.  It would also have an unnecessary impact on the AONB contrary to Policies OSS4 and EN1 of the Rother Local Plan Core Strategy and Policies DEN1 and DEN2 of the Development and Site Allocations Local Plan.  Therefore, the Planning Committee resolved to refuse full planning permission.

Councillor Stevens moved the motion to REFUSE (Full Planning) and this was seconded by Councillor Errington.  The motion was declared CARRIED (unanimous).

REASON FOR REFUSAL:

1.     The requirement for a surfaced track as proposed has not been demonstrated or justified.  It is not necessary for a surfaced track to be provided to maintain the agricultural field nor for the very infrequent, likely only once a year, emptying of the sewage treatment tank.  The track is an incongruous feature and would result in a scar on the landscape, harmful to the natural landscape character and scenic beauty of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural beauty, contrary to Policies OSS4 and EN1 of the Rother Local Plan Core Strategy and Policies DEN1 and DEN2 of the Development and Site Allocations Local Plan.

NATIONAL PLANNING POLICY FRAMEWORK: In accordance with the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework (paragraph 38) and with the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015, the Local Planning Authority has acted positively and proactively in determining this application by identifying matters of concern with  ...  view the full minutes text for item PL22/71.

DECISION: GRANT (PLANNING PERMISSION)

CONDITIONS:

1.    The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

Reason: In accordance with section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended by section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004).

2.    The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved drawings:

Site Location Plan, Drawing No. 6593/22/LBP, dated June 2022

Proposed Elevations and floor plans, Drawing No. 6593/22/1/A, dated 22/06/2022

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning

3.    The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the proposal hereby permitted shall match in materials, colour and texture those submitted with this application unless an alternative finish is first submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure that the development is in character with its surroundings in accordance with Policy OSS4 (iii) of the Rother Local Plan Core Strategy and Policy DHG9(ii) of the Rother Development and Site Allocations Plan.

4.    The building hereby permitted shall only be used for incidental use in association with the existing dwelling (Springfield) and shall not be used as a separate dwelling unit.

Reason: To protect the character and appearance of the area and to preclude the creation of a new dwelling within the countryside in accordance with Policies OSS4 (iii) and RA3 of the Rother Local Plan Core Strategy and DEN1 and DHG10 of the Rother Development and Site Allocations Local Plan.

5.    The building hereby permitted shall be used only for purposes incidental to the occupation and enjoyment of the existing dwelling (Springfield) as such, and not for any business, commercial or industrial purposes.

Reason: In the interests of protecting the character of the area and the residential amenities of neighbouring properties in accordance with Policy OSS4 (ii) and (iii) of the Rother Local Plan Core Strategy and Policy DEN1 of the Rother Development and Site Allocations Local Plan.

6.    No outdoor/exterior lighting shall be installed on or adjacent the building hereby approved unless details have first been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Any outdoor/exterior lighting scheme shall be maintained and implemented in accordance with the approved details and all features shall be retained in that manner thereafter.

Reason: To prevent light pollution and to protect the dark night skies and local ecology of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in accordance with Policies EN1 and EN5 of the Rother Local Plan Core Strategy and Policies DEN1, DEN2 and DEN7 of the Rother Development and Site Allocations Local Plan.

7.    If the current drainage system is to be utilised, the system must be investigated, and maintenance or rehabilitation carried out should it be required.

Reason: To ensure satisfactory surface water drainage of the site, in accordance with Policies EN7 and SRM2 of the Rother Local Plan Core Strategy and Policy  ...  view the full minutes text for item PL22/72.

DECISION: REFUSE (FULL PLANNING)

REASONS FOR REFUSAL:

1.   The proposal would be out of character with the existing dwelling through the scale, proportions, details and design changes of the extension. It would not demonstrate subservience to the existing dwelling, including by way of its roof form. The proposal would fail to respect the historic reading of the site. It would therefore be contrary to Policies RA3 (v) and EN3 (i) of the Rother Local Plan Core Strategy; Policy DHG9 (ii) (v) of the Development and Site Allocations Local Plan and Policy GP04 of the Burwash Neighbourhood Plan.

2.   The proposal would cause harm to the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty through the proposed additional glazing that would cause additional light pollution to the dark night skies and impact upon local ecology particularly within the adjacent ancient woodland. It would therefore be contrary to Policy EN1 (i) of the Rother Local Plan Core Strategy; Policies DEN1, DEN2 and DEN7 of the Development and Site Allocations Local Plan, Policy EN04 of the Burwash Neighbourhood Plan and Paragraph 176 of the National Planning Policy Framework.     

NOTE:

1.    This recommendation for refusal relates to the following submitted plans and documents:

Site / Block Plan – Drawing No. 101 P1, dated July 2022

Block Plan – Drawing No. 103 P1, dated July 2022

Block Plan – Drawing No. 105 P1, dated July 2022

Photographs – Drawing No. 102 P1, dated July 2022

Existing Elevations / Floor Plans – Drawing No. 104 P1, dated July 2022

Proposed Floor Plans – Drawing No. 106 P1, dated July 2022

Proposed Floor Plans – Drawing No. 107 P1, dated July 2022

Proposed Elevations – Drawing No. 108 P1, dated July 2022

Proposed Elevations – Drawing No. 109 P1, dated July 2022

Proposed Street Scene – Drawing No. 110 P1, dated July 2022

Proposed Street Scene – Drawing No. 111 P1, dated July 2022

Proposed Street Scene – Drawing No. 112 P1, dated July 2022

Proposed Street Scene – Drawing No. 113 P1, dated July 2022

Proposed Street Scene – Drawing No. 114 P1, dated July 2022

Proposed Street Scene – Drawing No. 115 P1, dated July 2022

Proposed Street Scene – Drawing No. 116 P1, dated July 2022

Design and Access Statement, dated July 2022

NATIONAL PLANNING POLICY FRAMEWORK: In accordance with the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework (paragraph 38) and with the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015, the Local Planning Authority has acted positively and proactively in determining this application by identifying matters of concern with the proposal and determining the application within a timely manner, clearly setting out the reason for refusal, thereby allowing the Applicant the opportunity to consider the harm caused and whether or not it can be remedied as part of a revised scheme.

Members noted the report on Appeals that had been started, allowed or dismissed since the Committee’s last meeting, together with the list of forthcoming Hearings and Inquiries.

RESOLVED: That the report be noted.

Tuesday 8 November 2022 at 9:00am departing from the Town Hall, Bexhill.

The next site inspection was scheduled to be held on Tuesday 8 November 2022 at 9:00am departing from the Town Hall, Bexhill.