Agenda item

Specialist Advisor (Conservation) to report on applications.

1) 180872, (LBC), Claremont Hotel, 5-10 Grand Parade, Eastbourne

Cons Area: Town Centre and Seafront. Grade 2*.

Proposal: proposed internal alterations including the removal of a load-bearing wall to convert managers flat into enlarged hotel lounge.

CAAG comments: The Group agreed that the scheme would enhance the character and appearance of the conservation area.

2) 180726, ( LBC), Devonshire Park Theatre, 8 Compton Street, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4BW

Cons Area: N/A. Grade 2.

Proposal: Refurbishment, alterations and decoration to the existing ladies toilets to foyer area.

CAAG comments: The Group agreed that the scheme would enhance the character and appearance of the conservation area.

3) 180795, ( PP) 1 The Avenue, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3YA

Cons Area: Upperton Gardens.

Proposal: Retrospective.

CAAG comments: The Group agreed that the design was as yet not appropriate in such a prominent location and the agreed that the scheme would detract from the character and appearance of the conservation area and objected.

4) 180748, (PP), The East Beach Hotel, 23-25 Royal Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 7AN

Cons Area: Town Centre and Seafront.

Proposal: Change from tilt and turn upvc windows to upvc sliding sash windows.

This application was withdrawn prior to the start of the meeting.

5) 180785, (PP), Land At Moira House School, Carlisle Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex

Cons Area: Meads.

Proposal: Construction of fencing of 3m to existing tennis complex and landscaping.

CAAG comments: The Group agreed that the scheme had a neutral impact on the character and appearance of the conservation area and did not wish to register an objection.

6) 180770, (PP), Wykeham House, 14 Chesterfield Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 7NU

Cons Area: Meads.

Proposal: Replace three rotten window panels that are causing condensation. To be replaced with white double glaze PVC units.

CAAG comments: The Group agreed that the scheme had a neutral impact on the character and appearance of the conservation area and did not wish to register an objection.

7) 180789, ( LBC), Compton Estate Office, 1 Stable Courtyard, 27 Compton Court, Eastbourne

Cons Area: N/A. Grade 1.

Proposal: change of use and conversion of former stables to office (B1) use. Listed Building Consent reference 180790.

CAAG comments: There were differing views amongst the Group as to whether or not the scheme would enhance the character and appearance of the conservation area.