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Agenda and minutes

Venue: Council Chamber, County Hall, St Anne's Crescent, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1UE.

Contact: Committee Services on 01273 471600. 

Note: This meeting is a public meeting. The number of public seats, however, are limited at the moment and need to be carefully managed to ensure that the meeting remains Covid-secure. For this reason, in line with the requirements for this meeting venue, we would like to ask that anyone intending to attend as a member of the public, contacts the Democratic Services team in advance by email: committees@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk. In addition, anyone attending the meeting is recommended to wear a face covering and take a lateral flow test. This meeting will be webcast. 

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74.

Minutes pdf icon PDF 224 KB

To confirm and sign the minutes of the previous meeting held on 12 January 2022 (attached herewith).

Minutes:

The minutes of the meeting held on 12 January 2022 were submitted and approved, and the Chair was authorised to sign them as a correct record.

75.

Apologies for absence/Declaration of substitute members

Minutes:

An apology for absence had been received from Councillor Milly Manley and it was declared that Councillor Roy Clay would be acting as her substitute for the duration of the meeting.

76.

Declarations of interest

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.

Minutes:

There were none.

77.

Urgent items pdf icon PDF 105 KB

Items not on the agenda which the Chair of the meeting is of the opinion should be considered as a matter of urgency by reason of special circumstances as defined in Section 100B(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972. A supplementary report will be posted on the Council’s website prior to the start of the meeting to update the main reports with any late information.

Minutes:

There were no urgent items. A supplementary report, 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).

78.

Petitions

To receive petitions from councillors or members of the public in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 13 (Page D9 of the Constitution).

Minutes:

There were none.

79.

Written questions from councillors

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

Minutes:

There were none.

80.

LW/21/0415 - 33 Bluebell Business Estate, Railway Lane, Sheffield Park, North Chailey, East Sussex, TN22 3HQ pdf icon PDF 334 KB

Minutes:

Resolved:

 

That planning application LW/21/0415 for demolition of B1 use building and construction of new B1 use building on two floors with provision for parking be approved, subject to the conditions set out in the report and supplementary report.

81.

SDNP/21/02685/FUL - West Laine House, Church Lane, Kingston, BN7 3LW pdf icon PDF 261 KB

Minutes:

Councillor Fiona Harrison spoke on behalf of Kingston Parish Council. Peter Haines (Neighbour) and Marion Brandis (Near Neighbour) spoke against the proposal. Phillip Billingham (Applicant) spoke for the proposal.

 

Resolved:

 

That planning application SDNP/21/02685/FUL for erection of a five-bedroom detached dwelling (Revised Plans) be approved, subject to:

 

1)    The conditions set out in the report and supplementary report;

2)    That Officers be delegated to approve the repositioning of the staircase or the implementation of a screen, notwithstanding the approved plans submitted on 22 September 2021;

3)    That low-transmittance glass and blackout blinds be required; and

4)    An informative be added that the Applicant have regard to the Committee’s wish that the finishing materials blend in with the natural and rural surroundings.

 

82.

SDNP/20/05749/FUL - Liquid Studio, St Andrew's Lane, Lewes, BN7 1UW pdf icon PDF 209 KB

Minutes:

Karen Miles (Near Neighbour) and Ari Germain (Near Neighbour) spoke and the Committee Officer read a speech on behalf of Roger Beasley (Neighbour) against the proposal. William Anderson (Agent) spoke for the proposal.

 

Resolved:

 

That planning application SDNP/20/05749/FUL for erection of two x 3-bedroom houses to replace existing studio building and associated landscaping works be approved, subject to:

 

1)    The conditions set out in the report and supplementary report; and

2)    That details be secured in respect of safeguarding and protecting the boundary and retaining walls.

 

83.

SDNP/21/01724/CND - 44A Morris Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2AT pdf icon PDF 168 KB

Minutes:

The Committee Officer read a statement on behalf of Councillor Merlin Milner in his capacity as the representative for Lewes Town Council.

 

Resolved:

 

That planning application SDNP/21/01724/CND for variation of condition 15 of planning application SDNP/16/01310FUL to remove requirement for public thoroughfare to be retained be approved, subject to the conditions set out in the report and supplementary report.

84.

Date of next meeting

To note that the next meeting of the Planning Applications Committee is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, 9 March 2022, in the Council Chamber, County Hall, St Anne’s Crescent, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1UE, commencing at 5:00pm.

Minutes:

That it be noted that the next meeting of the Planning Applications Committee was scheduled to be held on Wednesday, 9 March 2022, in the Council Chamber, County Hall, St Anne’s Crescent, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1UE, commencing at 5:00pm.