Agenda and minutes

The minutes of the meeting held on 9 July were submitted and approved subject to the following amendments:

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.

And the Chairman was authorised to sign them as a correct record.

Councillor Taylor declared a personal interest in item 2, 10 Ashburnham Road as the owner of a care home and remained the room whilst the application was considered.

Councillor Ungar decided to declare a prejudicial interest in item 4, 10-12 St Leonards Road due to his being the Council appointed nominee to the Citizens Advice Bureau, which was located next to the premises which were the subject of the application. He withdrew from the room whilst this item was considered.

1) 130168 - Land between 37 – 39 Friday Street - Erection of a single dwelling with parking spaces and vehicular access from Friday Street (outline application) – LANGNEY.  Seven letters of objection had been receieved.

The observations of the Highway Authority were detailed within the report.

Councillor Shuttleworth, Ward Councillor, addressed the committee in objection stating that the proposal was inappropriate and an overdevelopment of the site.  Councillor Shuttleworth felt that the scheme was incongruous to the street scene and out of keeping with the surrounding area.

Mr Moore, applicant, addressed the committee in response stating that the proposal was for illustrative purposes only to establish the principle of development on the site and that all reserved matters would need to come back to the committee for approval.  Mr Moore stated that the scheme was sustainable as it was on a bus route, close to shops and other facilities.

RESOLVED: (By 5 votes with 1 abstention) That permission be refused on the grounds that the proposed development by virtue of the width, depth and height of the proposed dwelling, given the confined size of the plot would have an adverse impact on the character and appearance of the surrounding area and visual /residential amenity and would be contrary to guidance as contained in Policy B2 of the Core Strategy 2013, Saved Policies H06, H07 and UHT1 of the Eastbourne Borough Plan 2001-2011 and relevant guidance as cited in the National Planning Policy Framework 2012.

Appeal: Should the applicant appeal the decision the appropriate procedure to be followed, taking into account the criteria set by the Planning Inspectorate, is considered to be written representations.

2) 130177 - 10 Ashburnham Road - First floor rear extension – UPPERTON.  Three letters of objection had been received.

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

NB: Councillor Taylor withdrew from the room whilst the application was considered.

RESOLVED: (Unanimous)That permission be granted subject to the following conditions: 1) Time Limit 2) Matching materials 3) Plan numbers

3) 130182 - 1-3 Hammonds Drive White Knight Laundry - Alterations to units 1-3 (White Knight Laundry) and erection of 9 new class B1/B8 Units - ST ANTHONYS.

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

The observations of the Planning Policy Team and Trees Officer were summarised within the report.

RESOLVED: (Unanimous) 1) The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission 2)  The proposed development shall be carried out in strict accordance with the  drawing No.s 12.49.02A, 12.49.04A, 12.49.05, 12.49.06 and 12.49.07, received on 01/03/13 3) The development hereby permitted shall be constructed entirely of the materials detailed and described in the submitted application form and on the approved drawings No.s 12.49.02A, 12.49.04A, 12.49.05, 12.49.06 and 12.49.07, received on 01/03/13 received on 01.03.13 4) The car parking area shown on the approved plan (Drawing No. 12.49.02A) shall be properly constructed with a permanent hard-wearing impervious surface  ...  view the full minutes text for item 24.

None reported.

NOTED.