Agenda item

Specialist Advisor (Conservation) to report on applications.

1)  171099, (PP), 1 PARK CLOSE, Eastbourne, BN20 8AG

Cons Area: The Park Close

Proposal: Replacement of window at the rear of the property with black aluminium patio doors [2450mm x 1700mm] to match existing with leaded light glazing.   

CAAG Comments:

The Group raised no objections to this proposal.  

2) 171018, (PP), Queens Hotel, Marine Parade, Eastbourne, BN21 3DY

Cons Area: Town Centre and Seafront

Proposal: Single storey ground floor extension to front (side of existing lobby). To match the existing format of rendered finish with appropriate windows retaining the existing timber entrance doors.

CAAG Comments:

The Group agreed that the utilitarian design was cumbersome, inappropriate and detracted from the frontage of the hotel.  The Group asked that the applicant be requested to develop a better design in such a prominent location.

3) 171049, (PP), 3 Hartfield LANE, Eastbourne, BN21 2AN

Cons Area: Upperton Gardens

Proposal: Demolition of existing rear extensions and erection of replacement two storey rear extension along with the refurbishment and conversion of the main hall to create 3x 2 bed maisonettes and  x 1bed flats with new vehicular access to Hartfield Lane and 5 parking spaces to the rear.

CAAG Comments:

The Group raised no objections to this proposal.  

4) 170926, (PP): OLD TOWN SERVICE STATION, 11 HIGH STREET, EASTBOURNE, BN21 1HQ

Cons Area: Old Town

Proposal: Erection of canopy to forecourt

CAAG Comments:

The Group agreed that the ‘off the shelf’ design was inappropriate for this location and requested that the applicant reconsider the design.

5) 171166, (LBC): 18 CORNFIELD TERRACE, EASTBOURNE, BN21 4NS

Cons area: Town Centre and Seafront

Proposal: Removal and replacement of existing shopfront with new timber frame and glazed window/ door elements. New shopfront will include painted signage panel above.

CAAG Comments:

The Group raised no objections to the proposal.

6) 171163, (LBC): EASTBOURNE PIER, GRAND PARADE, EASTBOURNE, BN21 3EL

Cons area: Town Centre and Seafront

Proposal: Paint the entrance mall roof white with a metal protective and sealant paint.

CAAG Comments:

The Group agreed that this application did not differ from the previus application and therefore their previous sentiment remained as follows:

The Group reiterated their comments made at the previous meeting on the 23 August 2016, at which they objected to any further painting of the building, including the fish scale domes in the centre of the Pier.

7) Pre-application: PIer Fire Memorial SCULPTURE

Cons Area: Town Centre and Seafront

Proposal: To consider possible locations for the placement of a new commission within the broad seafront area.

CAAG Comments:

The Group agreed that the location of the sculpture was appropriate, with planting still possible around the base.  The Group also agreed that the design could be taller, and requested a plaque explaining the reasons for the installation.

8) Pre-APPLICATION: EAGLE PUBLIC HOUSE, 57 SOUTH STREET, Eastbourne, BN21 4NT

Cons Area: Town Centre and Seafront

Proposal:To consider proposals for a new external design for this public house.

CAAG Comments:

The Group was advised that this application would be considered at the next meeting.