Agenda and minutes

The minutes of the meeting held on 21 May and 11 June 2013 were submitted and approved and the Chairman was authorised to sign them as a correct record.

Councillors Jenkins declared a personal interest in item 4, 15-19 Prideaux Road as an acquaintance of the objector and remained in the room whilst the application was considered.

Councillor Taylor declared a personal interest in item 4, 15-19 Prideaux Road as the owner of a care home and also being acquainted with the objector and remained the room whilst the application was considered.

Councillor Hearn considered that having previously reached a view in relation to item 3, 24 Vine Square she had pre-determined this application. She therefore withdrew from the room whilst the application was considered.

Councillor Miah declared a personal interest in item 4, 15-19 Prideaux Road as the applicant was the Leader of his local Mosque and as Councillor Miah was a member of the Mosque committee.  Councillor Miah was also a personal friend of the applicant and as such withdrew from the room whilst the application was considered.

Councillors Liddiard declared a personal interest in item 4, 15-19 Prideaux Road as a former employee and close personal friend of the applicant and withdrew from the room whilst the application was considered.

Councillor Coles declared a pecuniary interest in item 1,153 Victoria Drive having previously stated her views and therefore pre-determined this application and withdrew from the room whilst the application was considered.

1)EB/2013/0268 - The Drive Pub, 153 Victoria Drive - Fascia signs – OLD TOWN.

The relevant planning history for the site was detailed within the report.

The observations of the Highways department were detailed within the report.

Members queried the illumination levels, their impact on the adjacent highway and the comparison with the lighting in the Co-Op opposite the site.  Members also requested a site visit.

The committee felt it important to highlight that they had not given permission to the exit sign towards the zebra crossing on Victoria Drive and that the responsibility for ensuring the safety of visitors would be held by the owner of the building.

(NB: Councillor Coles withdrew from the room whilst this application was considered)

RESOLVED: (By 4 votes to 1 with 2 abstentions) That the decision on this application be deferred to a future meeting pending further information regarding illumination levels and comparisons with neighbouring sites.

2) EB/2013/0123 – (LIDL) 520 Seaside, Eastbourne - Single storey front extension - ST ANTHONYS.  12 representations had been received.

The relevant planning history for the site was detailed within the report.

The observations of the Highways department were detailed within the report.  The highways department had requested an additional condition added to any subsequent permission, which had been detailed within the report.

Mr Vokes addressed the committee in objection stating that neighbouring residents had experienced considerable impact as a result of LIDL customers parking outside of their properties.

Mr Clugstone, addressed the committee on behalf of the applicant stating that a parking comparison had been completed with other LIDL stores of comparable size the results of which showed that the proposed 65 spaces was sufficient.  Mr Clugstone stated that LIDL’s allowed non-customers to use their site which eased parking issues for the surrounding area.  Mr Clugstone also stated that LIDL were prepared to accept the additional condition proposed by the Highway Authority.

The Committee discussed the application and advised that neighbouring residents should contact their County Councillor regarding Highways issues in the first instance as the road referred to was not the responsibility of LIDL.

RESOLVED:  (Unanimous) That permission be granted subject to the following conditions: 1) Time Limit 2) Matching materials 3) Plan No.s 4) Within 3 months of the proposed extension opening, parking surveys will be carried out following discussion with the Highway Authority, to determine if a Car Park Management System needs to be implemented.  This decision will be made by Eastbourne Borough Council in consultation with the Highway Authority and if deemed necessary the Car Park Management System strategy will be agreed by the same

3) EB/2013/0136 - 24 Vine Square, Eastbourne - Erection of 3 Aviaries on Side/Rear Elevation – DEVONSHIRE.  One letter of objection had been received.

The observations of Environmental Health were detailed within the report.

(NB: Councillor Hearn withdrew from the room whilst this application was considered)

RESOLVED: (By 4 votes with 3 abstentions) That permission be granted, subject  ...  view the full minutes text for item 17.

The Borough Council had now formally submitted the application for the mast at Butts Brow to the South Downs National Park Planning Authority.  Members would be kept updated.

NOTED.

The committee considered the report of the Senior Planner informing members of the implications of the requirements for reviewing the Local Validation List.

NOTED

The Committee had been presented with late appendices to the report and, in light of this, asked to defer their comments until they had been given the opportunity to consider the information in full. Comments would be reported to a future meeting.

RESOLVED: That this item be deferred pending consideration of the additional appendix. 

The committee considered the report of the Senior Head of Development seeking members views before its consideration by Cabinet on 10 July 2013.

The Cabinet report recommends the revocation of the ‘Parking at Development in Eastbourne and Local Sustainable Accessibility Improvement Contributions’ Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) at Full Council.  Planning committee members were asked to consider the attached report and any comments would be reported verbally to Cabinet on 10 July 2013.

RESOLVED:  That Cabinet be advised that Planning committee note the report.