Agenda item

Specialist Advisor (Conservation) to report on applications.

1) 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 this proposal was an improvement on the previous scheme, although there were concerns about the size of the porch and it was requested that it be reduced in size. Richard Crook also suggested that it could be supported by cast iron brackets, using a similar style to that seen at the Hippodrome Theatre

2) 171283, (PP), 8 CHISWICK PLace, Eastbourne, BN21 4NH

Cons Area: Upperton Gardens

Proposal: To demolish existing single garage, move rear garden boundary within site and erect a 2 storey 2 bed detached dwelling.

CAAG Comments: The Group endorsed the proposal and congratulated the architects on the design, which incorporated all of their previous feedback.

3) 171237, (PP): 5 MEADS STREET, Eastbourne, BN20 7QT

Cons Area: Meads

Proposal: Construction of two storey side/rear (facing Dalton Road) extension to first and second floor above existing ground floor addition to provide a lift shaft.

CAAG Comments: The Group agreed the proposal in principle, but felt there was a need for more information on specific materials being used on site to ensure the best fit with existing fabric.

4) 171199, (LBC): GREYSTONE HAUGH, 18-20 MEADS ROAD, EASTBOURNE, BN20 7DX

Cons area: n/a

Proposal: Proposed alterations and extensions to dwellings (Greystone House and Greystone Haugh) including a ground floor single storey rear extension and glazed infill to rear patio area, conversion of garage in to habitable room, installation of new windows and doors, internal alterations including removal of internal partitions, stabilisation, repair and strengthening of structure.

CAAG Comments:  The Group felt that the development proposal was carefully constructed and would help ensure that the building was recommissioned for residential use.

5) Pre-application: CONGRESS HOTEL, 39-41 Carlisle Road, Eastbourne BN21 4JS      

Cons area: College

Proposal: to develop a single storey rear extension to the rear of the property for use as a restaurant and function room.

CAAG Comments: The Group were receptive to the idea of an extension to the rear of the property, with a general preference for the more traditional ‘atrium’ styled design.

6) 171036: 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 applauded the bold design.

7) Pre-application: HYDRO HOTEL, MOUNT ROAD, EASTBOURNE, BN20 7HZ

Cons Area: Meads

Proposal: To consider designs for display signage for use on the boundary of the Hydro Hotel.

CAAG Comments:  The Group supported the design concept and requested that the applicant provide more specific detail on board size and proposed locations for signage at the next meeting.