Agenda item

Senior Specialist Advisor to report on applications.

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

1)  160901, (PPP), 19 Lushington Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4LG

Cons Area: Town Centre and Seafront

Proposal: Conversion and change of use of residential garage to office for commercial use.

CAAG Comments: No objections raised.

2) 160996, (HHH), 11 The Goffs, Eastbourne, BN21 1HA

Cons Area: Not applicable

Proposal: Relocation of pier on front boundary wall, proposed entrance gates/railings together with proposed railings to the top of existing Eastern & Southern boundary walls. Listed Building consent also applied for under 160997.

CAAG Comments: No objections raised.

3) 160997, (LBC), 11 The Goffs, Eastbourne, BN21 1HA

Cons Area: Not applicable

Proposal: Relocation of pier on front boundary wall, proposed entrance gates/railings together with proposed railings to the top of existing Eastern & Southern boundary walls. Main application is 160996.

CAAG Comments: No objections raised.

4) 161018, (PP), 7-8 Howards Square Eastbourne

Cons Area: Town Centre and Seafront

Proposal: Replacement of communal windows to front and side elevations.

CAAG Comments: No objections raised.

5) 161055, (PP), Rompa Pavillion, Upper CARLISLE Drive, Eastbourne

Cons Area: Meads

Proposal:  To replace the existing floodlights on 2 lower tennis courts and install new floodlights on 1 of the 2 upper tennis courts.

CAAG Comments: No objections raised.

(NB: Councillor Smart declared an interest in this item and remained in the room but did not take part in the discussion.)

6) 161020, (HHH), 1 Dalton Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 7NP

Cons Area: Meads

Proposal: Single storey flat roofed extension to enlarge existing kitchen. A pedestrian access gateway from Dalton Road is also proposed.

CAAG Comments: No objections raised.

7) 161045, (LBC), Compton Park, 26 Compton Place Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 1EH

Cons Area: Not applicable

Proposal: Proposed removal of existing water tank and enclosure, and installation of replacement water tank and enclosure on rooftop of building.

CAAG Comments: No objections raised.

8) 161050, (HHH), 2, 4 Marine Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3DX

Cons Area: Town Centre and Seafront

Proposal: To replace existing white uPVC windows with new uPVC vertical slider style (mock sash) windows.

CAAG Comments: No objections raised.

9) 160857, (PRE-APPLICATION), Speak Life Centre, 13 Lismore Road, Eastbourne 

Cons Area: Town Centre and Seafront

Proposal: Extensions and incorporating new frontage.

CAAG Comments: The Group raised no objections to the proposal in principle, however there was some discussion about the possibility for the new front elevation to appear slightly oppressive and it was requested that the applicant also explore the possibility of a single storey extension.  The Group were awaiting further information and detailed plans from the applicant.

By virtue of Section 100B(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the Chairman was of the opinion that the following recently received applications, which were not listed on the agenda, should be considered in order that the application might be referred to the Planning Committee at the earliest opportunity.

10) 161079, Lansdowne hotel, 4-13 lansdowne terrace, king edward’s parade, Eastbourne, bn21 4ee

Cons Area: Meads

Proposal: Sign 1: Single sided illuminated Best Western branded Built up Channel Lettering with Logo sign to replace existing sign in same location. Sign 2: Double sided fabricated illuminated Best Western branded Projecting sign to replace existing sign. Sign 3: Single sided fabricated illuminated Best Western branded Wall Mounted sign to replace existing sign in same location.

CAAG Comments: The Group raised no objection to the corporate rebranding or the proposed signage above the main entrance. Officers were encouraged to seek revisions to the location of the side signage.

(NB: Councillors Belsey and Smart declared an interest in this item and remained in the room but did not take part in formulating the Group’s advice.)

NOTED.