Agenda and minutes

The Chair introduced members of the Committee via roll call, and those officers present during the remote meeting.

An apology for absence had been received from Councillor Milly Manley. Councillor Roy Clay declared that he was acting as substitute for Councillor Manley for the duration of the remote meeting.

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.

There were none.

To confirm and sign the minutes of the previous meeting held on 25 November 2020 (attached herewith).

The minutes of the meeting held on 25 November 2020 were submitted and approved, and the Chair was authorised to sign them as a correct record.

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.

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

There were none.

A written representation for the proposal was read aloud by the Committee Officer on behalf of Simon Moore (Agent).

Resolved:

That planning application LW/20/0702 for the creation of a community hub with 10 converted shipping containers with PV panels for use as cafe with decked seating area, information hub, travel hubs, workshop hubs and three geodomes to support tourism, community uses and sustainable transport be approved, subject to the conditions set out in the report.

Resolved:

1)    That application LW/19/0371 for stopping up and diversion of public footpaths at Newhaven Port under Section 257 Town and Country Planning Act 1990 be approved, subject to the conditions set out in the report; and

2)    That the Director of Regeneration and Planning be granted delegated authority to make and confirm:

a.   A Stopping Up and Diversion Order relating to part of Public Footpath 7b, part of Public Footpath 40a and part of Public Footpath 40b;

b.   To carry out all legal steps required to publicise and consult on the Order; and

c.   Subject to no objections being received or any objection received having been withdrawn, to make and confirm the Order and to publicise it as required by the legislation.

Resolved:

That planning application SDNP/20/00497/FUL for construction of emergency exit ramp to rear of library be approved, subject to the conditions set out in the report.

To note that the next meeting of the Planning Applications Committee which is scheduled to commence at 4:00pm on Wednesday, 20 January 2021, will take place in a virtual capacity, via Microsoft Teams, and in accordance with section 78 of the Coronavirus Act 2020 and section 13 of the related regulations.

The Chair, on behalf of the Committee, wished to thank Democratic Services Officers for their hard work, continued support and dedication during an unprecedented year. The Chair also thanked all members of the Committee for their continued commitment to the planning applications process and the other officers involved in supporting the Committee.  

Resolved:

That the next meeting of the Planning Applications Committee which is scheduled to commence at 4:00pm on Wednesday, 20 January 2021, in a virtual capacity, via Microsoft Teams, and in accordance with section 78 of the Coronavirus Act 2020 and section 13 of the related regulations, be noted.