To confirm and sign the minutes of the previous meeting held on 21 November 2018 (attached herewith).

The minutes of the meeting held on 21 November 2018 were submitted and approved, and the Chair was authorised to sign them as a correct record.

An apology for absence had been received from Councillor Tony Rowell.

Disclosure by councillors of personal interests in matters on the agenda, the nature of any interest and whether the councillor regards the interest as prejudicial under the terms of the Code of Conduct.

Councillor Turner declared a personal and prejudicial interest in agenda item 7 (planning application LW/18/0575) as he knew the neighbours of the applicant.

Councillor Turner declared a personal and prejudicial interest in agenda item 8 (planning application LW/18/0576) as he knew the neighbours of the applicant.

The Council’s Lawyer, Joanne Stone, declared a personal interest in agenda item 7 (planning application LW/18/0575) as she knew the neighbours of the applicant.

The Council’s Lawyer, Joanne Stone, declared a personal interest in agenda item 8 (planning application LW/18/0576) as she knew the neighbours of the applicant.

To receive petitions from councillors or members of the public in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 13 (Page D9 of the Constitution).

There were none.

The Specialist Advisor (Planning), advised that the description of the development set out on page 5 of the agenda should be amended to read that the proposed number of 1 and 2 bed flats on upper storeys was 9 units.

Resolved:

That planning application LW/18/0630 for demolition of an existing single storey building and garage and construction of four storey mixed use development with two commercial units at ground floor and nine 1 and 2 bed flats on upper storeys be approved, subject to the conditions set out in the report, supplementary report and the following additional condition:

1.    That the first word of condition 12 on page 17 of the agenda be changed from “Notwithstanding” to “With the exception of”.

Mr Nick Adams and Mr Dan Smith spoke for the application.

Resolved:

That planning application LW/18/0575 for a single storey rear extension be approved, subject to the conditions set out in the report.

(Note: Councillor Turner declared a personal and prejudicial interest in this item as he knew the neighbours of the applicant. He therefore left the room for the duration of this item and took no part in consideration, discussion and voting thereon.)

Mr Nick Adams and Mr Dan Smith spoke for the application.

Resolved:

That listed building consent application LW/18/0576 for a single storey rear extension be approved, subject to the conditions set out in the report.

(Note: Councillor Turner declared a personal and prejudicial interest in this item as he knew the neighbours of the applicant. He therefore left the room for the duration of this item and took no part in consideration, discussion and voting thereon.)

To deal with written questions from members pursuant to Council Procedure Rule 12.3 (page D8 of the Constitution).

There were none.

To note that the next meeting of the Planning Applications Committee is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, 9 January 2019 in the Council Chamber, County Hall, St Anne’s Crescent, Lewes, BN7 1UE, commencing at 5:00pm.

Resolved:

That the next meeting of the Planning Applications Committee that is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, 9 January 2018 in the Council Chamber, County Hall, St Anne’s Crescent, Lewes, commencing at 5:00pm, be noted.