Agenda item

Specialist Advisor (Planning) to report on applications.

The Specialist Advisor (Planning) reported on planning applications for consideration in Conservation Areas. The Group’s comments were set out in the schedule below.

1)160128, Wish Tower Mess Room And Yard, King Edwards Parade, Eastbourne,

Heritage Value: Schedule Ancient Monument, Grade II listed building sited in the Town Centre and Seafront Conservation Area

Proposal:Installation of new war memorial at the wish tower, with associated hard landscaping.

CAAG Comments: The Group raised no objections and were fully supportive of the scheme.

It was agreed that any future proposals for the redevelopment of the Wish Tower cafe should be carefully integrated with the proposed memorial and its setting.

Mr Boyle, applicant, was present at the meeting to respond to questions from the Group. It was suggested that the applicant explore the option of using both sides of the memorial and include the names of all individuals from Eastbourne who died during armed conflicts.

2)151073, Flat 3, 21 Enys Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 2DG

Heritage Value:Upperton Conservation Area

Proposal:Installation of UPVC window and French doors on front elevation of first floor flat.

CAAG Comments: The Group raised objections to the proposed installation of UPVC windows. They supported the retention of the sash windows and recommended that the applicant discuss alternative options with planning officers, such as upgrading the existing windows with slimlite double glazing. No objections were raised to the door aspect of the application.

3)160037, Devonshire Park Theatre, 8 Compton Street, Eastbourne

Heritage Value: Setting of Grade II listed building & Area of High Townscape Value

Proposal:Erection of replacement front boundary wall, demolition of existing planter and installation of new hardstanding to create x 6 disabled parking bays in front forecourt of Devonshire Park Theatre.

CAAG Comments: The Group were fully supportive of the proposal in principle. It was suggested that the applicant amend the design of the markings so that it would be unobtrusive when considered in context next to the listed building, notably smaller symbols, the use of white paint and removal of the criss-cross marking.

(NB: Mr Howell left the meeting following discussion of this item and gave his apologies for the remainder of the meeting.)

4)160259, 15 Hartfield Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 2AP

Heritage Value: Upperton Conservation Area

Proposal: Erection of detached 5 no. bed dwelling on land to the rear of 15 Hartfield Road facing Eversfield Road.

CAAG Comments: The Group raised objections to the proposal as the design would not enhance or preserve the character of the surrounding conservation area. It was felt that the principle of building on this land would be out of character with the surrounding conservation area.

NOTED.