Agenda item

Specialist Advisor (Conservation) to report on applications.

1) 171396, (LBC), Eastbourne Pier, Grand Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3EL

Cons Area: Town Centre and Seafront

Proposal: To repair and replace the 4 faced Clock at the entrance of the Pier.

CAAG Comments: The Group agreed to the repair in principle, but noted the lack of detail and requested more detailed drawings and more information regarding materials for future applications.

2) 171394, (LBC), Eastbourne Pier, Grand Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3EL

Cons Area: Town Centre and Seafront

Proposal:  The proposal is to replace like for like 2 burnt kiosks in the middle of the Pier.

CAAG Comments: The Group agreed to defer this item pending the outcome of a meeting with English Heritage on Monday 15 January 2018

3) 171398, (LBC), Eastbourne Pier, Grand Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3EL

Cons Area: Town Centre and Seafront

Proposal: To construct 2 new Units Similar to the existing Victorian Tea Rooms in the open deck area to fall in line with the existing Character of this Grade 2* listed building  

CAAG Comments: The Group agreed to defer this item pending the outcome of a meeting with English Heritage on Monday 15 January 2018.

4) 171395, ( LBC), Eastbourne Pier, Grand Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3EL

Cons Area:  Town Centre and Seafront 

Proposal: To replace 30 closed wooden panels with 30 double glazed clear glass see through units at the end building of the Pier called Atlantis.

CAAG Comments: The Group agreed to the removal in principal and requested that one window be uncovered in the first instance to ensure officers were happy with the repairs prior to the works on the remaining 29 windows.

5) 171310, (PP): Langtons Guest House, 85 Royal Parade, Eastbourne, BN22 7AE

Cons Area: Town Centre and Seafront

Proposal: Replacement of existing wooden conservatory with conservatory in Upvc

CAAG Comments: The Group agreed to the replacement in principle and asked officers to confirm that the detailing of the replacement windows matches what is currently in place. Reference was made to the lack of detail supporting this application.

6) 171224, (LBC):  Meads House, 26 Denton Road, Eastbourne, BN20 7ST

Cons area: Meads

Proposal: Single storey rear & side extension to provide 10 additional bedrooms & ancillary space for special needs care housing purposes. The rear extension will be located within the existing garden at a lower level to the existing ground floor. Provision of new parking spaces for visitors and staff within the front garden. Demolition of the existing garage structure and associated hard-landscaping. 

CAAG Comments: The Group applauded efforts to ensure the development worked with its heritage setting and the inventive use of a bold and contemporary design. It was suggested that the agent continue to liaise with officers on the layout and planting of the parking area.

NB: Councillor Smart declared an interest as he felt he had predetermined his decision on this item.  Councillor Smart did not address the Group on this item, he did remain in the room whilst this item was discussed.

7) Pre-Application: Hydro HOTEL, MOUNT ROAD, EASTBOURNE, BN20 7HZ

Cons Area: Meads

Proposal: To consider designs and locations for display signage for use on the boundary of the Hydro Hotel.

CAAG Comments: The Group welcomed the designs for signs as low key and tasteful with a neutral impact on the Conservation area setting.