There were none.

There were none.

The minutes of the meeting held on 26 March 2021 were submitted and approved, and the Chair was authorised to sign them as a correct record.

The Chairman to notify the Committee of any items of urgent business to be added to the agenda.

There were no urgent items. An officer addendum, however, was circulated to the Committee prior to the start of the meeting, updating the main reports on the agenda with any late information (a copy of which was published on the Council’s website).

Members of the Committee and Officers introduced themselves to all those who were present during the meeting.

Demolition of existing industrial units and erection of 7 industrial terraces (providing 31 B2/B8 units) with associated access, car parking and landscaping - HAMPDEN PARK

Kate Neill (Neighbour) spoke against the proposal. A written representation was read aloud by the Head of Planning First on behalf of Councillor Josh Babarinde MBE, in his capacity as the Eastbourne Borough Ward Councillor.

The SSA (Senior Specialist Advisor, Planning) presented the report and its findings.

The Committee was informed of a consultation response from East Sussex County Council (ESCC) Highways received prior to the meeting, which stated that insufficient information had been submitted to address highways concerns. As a result, the SSA stated a change to the officer recommendation (originally for delegation to officers to await ESCC Highways comments) to deferral of the application to address the transport/highways concerns.

The Committee discussed the proposal in detail including issues surrounding the lack of sufficient consultation with local residents, insufficient parking and the impact of the development upon neighbour amenity.

Councillor Vaughan proposed a motion to defer the application until the points raised within the ESCC Highways consultation response have been addressed. The motion was seconded by Councillor Miah and was carried.

Resolved (by 7 votes in favour to 1 against):

That planning application 210324 for the demolition of existing industrial units and erection of 7 industrial terraces (providing 31 B2/B8 units) with associated access, car parking and landscaping be deferred, until the points raised within the ESCC Highways consultation response have been addressed.

Erection of a second storey rear extension with associated alterations, works to existing rear extension and replacement external staircases - MEADS

Jack Harris (Neighbour) and Rosemary Bird (Neighbour) spoke against the proposal. Charlotte Lusty (Applicant) spoke for the proposal.

The Senior Specialist Advisor (Planning) presented the report and its findings.

The Committee discussed the proposal in detail including the issues surrounding overlooking of the neighbouring properties.

Councillor Murray proposed a motion to approve the application in line with the officers’ recommendation. The motion was seconded by Councillor Diplock and was carried.

Resolved (Unanimous): 

That planning application 200901 for the erection of a second storey rear extension with associated alterations, works to existing rear extension and replacement external staircases be approved, subject to the conditions set out in the report.

To note the next meeting of the Planning Committee is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, 20 July 2021 in the Court Room at Eastbourne Town Hall, Grove Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4UG.

Resolved:

That it be noted that the next meeting of the Planning Committee is scheduled to commence at 6:00pm on Tuesday, 20 July 2021.