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Rother District Council

PLANNING COMMITTEE

11 September 2008

Minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held at the Town Hall, Bexhill-on-Sea on Thursday 11 September 2008 at 9.30 am.

Committee Members present: Councillors B. Kentfield (Chairman), C.N. Ramus, (Vice Chairman), P.R. Douart, M.S. Forster (in part), Mrs J.P. Gadd (ex-officio), Mrs B.A. George, G.E.S. Hearn, Mrs S.I. Holmes, Mrs J.M. Hughes, P.G. Lendon (in part), Mrs W.M. Miers, R.E. Parren, D.W.L.M. Vereker and Mrs D.C. Williams.

Other Members present: Councillor K.P. Dixon (in part).

Advisory Officers in attendance: Chief Executive (in part), Head of Planning, Development Control Manager, Team Leader (East Team), Principal Planning Officer (in part), Senior Democratic Services Officer and Democratic Services Officer.

Also present: 12 members of the public and 2 members of the local press.

PL08/35. MINUTES

The Chairman was authorised to sign the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 14 August 2008 as a correct record of the proceedings.

PART 1 – RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL

PL08/36. DETERMINATION OF PLANNING APPLICATION RR/2008/1871/3R

RR/2008/1871/3R BEXHILL COLONNADE, PROMENADE

ENLARGEMENT OF EXISTING STRUCTURE TO FORM ADDITIONAL A3 UNITS.

Rother District Council

Members considered the application for planning permission, reference RR/2008/1871/3R. Following a lengthy debate the Committee were unable to agree a resolution. The Head of Planning therefore used his delegated powers, in agreement with the Chairman, prior to a decision having been taken by the Planning Committee, to refer the application to full Council for determination.

RECOMMENDED: That the Council be asked to determine the application for planning permission reference RR/2008/1871/3R.

(Councillor Forster declared a personal interest in this matter in so far as he is an elected Member of East Sussex County Council and in accordance with the Members’ Code of Conduct remained in the room during consideration thereof.)

PART 2 - DECISIONS TAKEN UNDER DELEGATED POWERS

PL08/37. PLANNING APPLICATIONS

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 3 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 Head of Planning 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 or reported via the internal-only electronic notified ‘D’ system by means of providing further information for elected Members. This delegation also allows the Head of Planning 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 shown in Appendix A attached hereto.

PL08/38. ENFORCEMENT MATTERS

The following enforcement matter was reported:

1) Pett – Stonewalls, Cliff End, Pett Level – Erection of wall in excess of 2 metres in height. This matter had been subject to a site inspection.

RESOLVED: That it would not be expedient to take enforcement action in this case.

PL08/39. TREE MATTER

The following tree matter was reported:

1) Land adjacent Padgham Cottages, Padgham Lane, Ewhurst Green.

RESOLVED: That the District of Rother (Land adjacent Padgham Cotages, Padgham Lane, Ewhurst Green) Tree Preservation Order 2008 be CONFIRMED in respect of trees of whatever species, mainly broadleaf species situated on land adjacent to Padgham Cottages, Padgham Lane, Ewhurst Green.

PL08/40. APPEALS

Members noted the monthly report on Appeals which had been allowed, dismissed, lodged or withdrawn since the Committee’s last meeting.

RESOLVED: That the report be noted.

PL08/41. PUBLICATION BY LOCAL PLANNING AUTHORITIES OF INFORMATION ABOUT THE HANDLING OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS (doe Circular 28/83).

The Head of Planning presented the report of the Director of Services on the performance of the Service over the last quarter, up until 30 June 2008.

The Committee commended officers for their work towards the improvement in the figures for this quarter as reflected in the report.

RESOLVED: That the report be noted.

PL08/42. DATE FOR SITE INSPECTIONS – Tuesday 14 October 2008 at 8.30am departing from the Town Hall, Bexhill.

CHAIRMAN

The meeting closed at 12.35 pm pl080911.ab

PLANNING COMMITTEE 11 SEPTEMBER 2008 APPENDIX A

(RO = Reversed by Officer; RM = Reversed by Member)

COUNCILLOR RAMUS IN THE CHAIR

RR/2007/1488/C BEXHILL LAND BETWEEN A259 BELLE HILL, BEXHILL AND B2092 QUEENSWAY

CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW ROAD, INCLUDING ENVIRONMENTAL TREATMENT WITH EARTHWORKS, PLANTING, FLOOD & NOISE ATTENUATION, WILDLIFE COMPENSATION AND FACILITIES FOR NON-MOTORISED USERS.

East Sussex County Council Transport & Waste Division

DECISION:

1. The District Council strongly supports the Link Road Proposal and acknowledges the additional design information now received.

2. Attention be drawn to the following matters in the consideration of the scheme:-

a) The desirability of, and prospect of, an A21 Link to Baldslow;

b) Compatibility of the scheme with the emerging North East Bexhill Supplementary Planning Document, notably regarding early construction of the link to Wrestwood Road and contributions to bus and cycle provision, as well as to the Link Road itself, as part of the developments, and including the specific need to provide for a junction in the North East Bexhill area by a relevant condition on any planning permission;

c) The role of the Link Road, together with complementary bus and cycle measures, as part of the overall transport strategy and accessibility strategy for Hastings and Bexhill, but note further progress on this matter since 2007;

d) The need for the County Council, through its Local Transport Plan, design details (including traffic light phasing) and discussion with the Highways Agency, to minimise queue lengths on the A259;

e) The importance of high design standards in ensuring that the Link Road presents a ‘welcoming’ approach to Bexhill, in which respect the District Council would wish to be consulted further on the detailed finished on the approaches to Bexhill and in respect of the arrangements for the London Road junction.

View application/correspondence

(Councillor Kentfield declared a personal and prejudicial interest in this matter in so far as he is Chairman of the Governors at Bexhill High School and in accordance with the Members’ Code of Conduct left the room during consideration thereof.)

COUNCILLOR B KENTFIELD IN THE CHAIR

RR/2008/1497/P BEXHILL 12-14 SUTHERLAND AVENUE

OUTLINE: DEMOLITION OF EXISTING 2 DWELLINGS AND ERECTION OF 3 STOREY BUILDING COMPRISING 12 TWO BEDROOM AND 2 ONE BEDROOM FLATS AND ASSOCIATED PARKING.

Slate Securities Ltd

Statutory 13 week date: 13 August 2008

DECISION: GRANT (OUTLINE PLANNING)

1. CD1B. Before any part of the development hereby approved is commenced approval of the details of the appearance, landscaping and layout of the site, (hereinafter called "the reserved matters"), shall be obtained from the Local Planning Authority in writing.

Reason: In accordance with the requirements of Article 4 of the Town and Country Planning (General Development Procedure) Order 1995 (as amended).

2. CD1C. Plans and particulars of the reserved matters referred to in condition 2 above 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 of the Town and Country Planning (General Development Procedure) Order 1995 (as amended).

3. CD1D. Application for approval of the reserved matters shall be made to the local planning authority before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

4. CD1E. 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 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended by section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004).

5. The reconstructed access shall be in the position shown on the submitted plan, dwg. no. 06-803/003 and laid out and constructed in accordance with the attached HT407 diagram and all works undertaken shall be executed and completed by the applicant to the satisfaction of the Highway Authority.

Reason: To ensure the safety of persons and vehicles entering and leaving the access and proceeding along the highway in accordance with Policy GD1(iii) of the Rother District Local Plan and Policy S1(d) of the East Sussex and Brighton & Hove Structure Plan 1991-2011.

6. The development hereby approved shall not be occupied until all parking areas and spaces for vehicles have been provided and constructed in accordance with the approved plans (dwg. no. 06-803/003, dated stamped 22 May 2008) unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority and shall thereafter be retained for that use and shall not be used for any other purpose.

7. The development hereby approved shall not be occupied until a turning space for vehicles has been provided and constructed in accordance with the approved plans (dwg. no. 06-803/003, dated stamped 22 May 2008) unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority and the turning space shall thereafter be retained for that use and shall not be used for any other purpose.

8. The development hereby approved shall not be occupied until the provision of cycle storage a turning space for vehicles has been provided and constructed in accordance with the approved plans (dwg. no. 06-803/003, dated stamped 22 May 2008) unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority and the turning space shall thereafter be retained for that use and shall not be used for any other purpose.

9. CD6B. (Amended) The proposal, as currently detailed, cannot provide adequate drainage for the proposed development and the drainage details are therefore not approved. No development shall take place until an alternative system for foul and surface water drainage works have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. None of the self contained flats shall be occupied until the drainage works to serve the development have been provided in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: To ensure the satisfactory drainage of the site and to prevent water pollution in accordance with Policy GD1(x) of the Rother District Local Plan and Policy S1(g) of the East Sussex and Brighton & Hove Structure Plan 1991-2011.

10. CD7T (Amended). Before occupation of the flats hereby permitted commences, details of the siting and form of bins and their enclosure, for the storage and recycling of refuse within the site (internally or externally), and a collection point, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and the approved details shall be implemented and thereafter continued, with all bins and containers available for use, maintained and replaced as need be.

Reason: To safeguard the visual amenities of the locality in accordance with Policy GD1(ii), (iv) of the Rother District Local Plan and Policy S1(o) of the East Sussex and Brighton & Hove Structure Plan 1991 – 2011 and PPS1, paragraph 20.

11. The building shall not exceed 9.2m in height at any point, measured from existing ground levels measured between the southern boundary Bodiam Court and northern boundary of The Croft.

Reason: To safeguard the visual amenities of the locality in accordance with Policy GD1(ii)(iv) of the Rother District Local Plan and Policy S1(f) of the East Sussex and Brighton & Hove Structure Plan 1991 - 2011.

12. The permission hereby granted does not relate to the partially enclosed terrace set at first floor level to the north side of the building.

Reason: To safeguard the neighbouring property from overlooking and loss of privacy in accordance with Policy GD1(ii) of the Rother District Local Plan and Policy S1(f) of the East Sussex and Brighton & Hove Structure Plan 1991 - 2011.

13. No development shall take place until full details of a scheme detailing suitable improvements to existing pedestrian facilities to provide access to Bexhill Town Centre, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority, or as may be secured by a signed and sealed Legal Agreement between the applicant and the Highway Authority. Such approved pedestrian improvements shall be carried out prior to the occupation of any flat or such later date that may be agreed in writing with the local planning authority.