Planning Committee

Agenda

HASSOCKS PARISH COUNCIL

To:   All Members of the Planning Committee (Cllrs Kristian Berggreen, Robert Brewer, Lesley Cruickshank-Robb, Bill Hatton, Don McBeth and Angus Neil) with copies to all other Councillors for information.

A meeting of the PLANNING COMMITTEE will be held on 9 December 2024 at 7.30pm in the Parish Centre, Adastra Park, Hassocks.

Parish Clerk 3 December 2024

AGENDA

1. TO ACCEPT APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

2. TO ACCEPT DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST. Disclosure by Councillors of personal and/or pecuniary interests in matters on the agenda and whether the Councillors regard their interest as prejudicial/pecuniary under the terms of the Code of Conduct.

3. MINUTES. To accept the Minutes of the meeting held on 18 November 2024 (previously circulated).

4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.

5. APPLICATIONS (copies of each application can be viewed online via the Mid Sussex District Council (MSDC) Website – https://pa.midsussex.gov.uk/online-applications/ or the
South Downs National Park Authority (SDNP) Website –https://planningpublicaccess.southdowns.gov.uk/online-applications/

5.1 DM/24/2689 36 Kings Drive Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8DZ Extension and alteration to existing garage, including new pitched roof.

5.2 DM/24/2416 67 Downs View Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8HY Proposed raised patio and garden wall (Amended Plans received 13.11.2024).

5.3 DM/24/2789 13 Hassocks Gate Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9ZH Proposed garage conversion.

5.4 DM/24/2716 31 Hurst Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9NL Rear single storey extension to include a balcony with glass balustrade and part two storey side extension to the West. Replacement windows throughout existing dwelling and alterations to existing roof. (Amended plans received 22.11.2024).

5.5 DM/24/2701 58 Parklands Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8JZ Rear extension and rear decking.

5.6 DM/24/2810 38 Mackie Avenue Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8NN Proposed first floor extension over existing ground floor. Conversion of roof space incorporating 2 No. dormers to eastern roof slope. New garden room behind garage.

5.7 DM/24/2781 35 Ockenden Way Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8HS Proposed front porch.

5.8 DM/24/2848 8 Chancellors Park Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8EZ   Proposed single storey ground floor rear extension. Removal of existing conservatory and new raised decking.

5.9 DM/24/2935 55 Mackie Avenue Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8NJ Ash Tree – (T1) – Fell As Die back.

5.10 SDNP/24/01815/FUL The Jacketings Underhill Lane Clayton West Sussex BN6 9PJ Erection of a replacement dwelling and associated works (amended plans).

6. APPLICATIONS FOR DISCHARGE OF PLANNING CONDITIONS.

7. DECISION NOTICES.

8. URGENT MATTERS at the discretion of the Chairman for noting and/or inclusion on a future agenda.

Date of Next Meeting. 2 January 2025 at 7.30pm

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Minutes

HASSOCKS PARISH COUNCIL

Draft Minutes of the PLANNING COMMITTEE Meeting held on Monday 9 December 2024 at 7.30pm in the Parish Centre, Adastra Park, Hassocks

Attendees: Parish Councillors: Cllr Kristian Berggreen (Chair), Cllr Lesley Cruickshank-Robb, Cllr Bill Hatton and Don McBeth

In Attendance: Parish Clerk – Ian Cumberworth

P24/117 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE. Cllrs Robert Brewer and Angus Neil were absent without apology.

P24/118 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST.  There were no declarations of interest.

P24/119 MINUTES. It was RESOLVED that the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 18 November 2024 be signed by the Chair as a true and accurate record of the meeting.

P24/120 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION. There were no members of the public present.

P24/121 APPLICATIONS.

DM/24/2689 36 Kings Drive Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8DZ Extension and alteration to existing garage, including new pitched roof.  Response: RECOMMEND APPROVAL.  The applicant is advised that Government has committed to adopt a ‘Future Buildings Standard’ during 2021 which will change the Building Regulations requirements for alterations and extensions to homes to bring these alterations closer to that of a ‘zero energy building’.  This is supported by Policy 5 ‘Enabling Zero Carbon’ of the Hassocks Neighbourhood Plan which states that proposals that modify existing buildings (including extensions) should seek to maximise the inclusion of energy-saving measures and renewable energy generation.  Energy saving measures include floor, roof and wall insulation, and low u-value windows (which may need to be triple glazed).  These requirements may require amendments to your design which could affect the drawings submitted for planning permission. The applicant may wish to note that alterations that are built to a Nearly Zero Energy standard, are unlikely to need further retrofitting to minimise the carbon emissions that the nation is required to reduce to zero by 2050.  As retrofitting an existing home to be highly energy efficient is more complex than doing so for a new building, applicants may wish to look at the ‘EnerPHit’ standard that the Government is understood to be considering as the applicable “Nearly Zero Energy’ standard in this context, or at the Architypes published by the London Energy Transformation Initiative for u-values for your extension walls, windows etc. and for ventilation and overheating prevention standards to be achieved.

DM/24/2416 67 Downs View Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8HY Proposed raised patio and garden wall (Amended Plans received 13.11.2024).  Response: RECOMMEND APPROVAL.

DM/24/2789 13 Hassocks Gate Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9ZH Proposed garage conversion. Response: RECOMMEND APPROVAL.  The applicant is advised that Government has committed to adopt a ‘Future Buildings Standard’ during 2021 which will change the Building Regulations requirements for alterations and extensions to homes to bring these alterations closer to that of a ‘zero energy building’.  This is supported by Policy 5 ‘Enabling Zero Carbon’ of the Hassocks Neighbourhood Plan which states that proposals that modify existing buildings (including extensions) should seek to maximise the inclusion of energy-saving measures and renewable energy generation.  Energy saving measures include floor, roof and wall insulation, and low u-value windows (which may need to be triple glazed).  These requirements may require amendments to your design which could affect the drawings submitted for planning permission. The applicant may wish to note that alterations that are built to a Nearly Zero Energy standard, are unlikely to need further retrofitting to minimise the carbon emissions that the nation is required to reduce to zero by 2050.  As retrofitting an existing home to be highly energy efficient is more complex than doing so for a new building, applicants may wish to look at the ‘EnerPHit’ standard that the Government is understood to be considering as the applicable “Nearly Zero Energy’ standard in this context, or at the Architypes published by the London Energy Transformation Initiative for u-values for your extension walls, windows etc. and for ventilation and overheating prevention standards to be achieved.

DM/24/2716 31 Hurst Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9NL Rear single storey extension to include a balcony with glass balustrade and part two storey side extension to the West. Replacement windows throughout existing dwelling and alterations to existing roof. (Amended plans received 22.11.2024).  Response: RECOMMEND APPROVAL.  The applicant is advised that Government has committed to adopt a ‘Future Buildings Standard’ during 2021 which will change the Building Regulations requirements for alterations and extensions to homes to bring these alterations closer to that of a ‘zero energy building’.  This is supported by Policy 5 ‘Enabling Zero Carbon’ of the Hassocks Neighbourhood Plan which states that proposals that modify existing buildings (including extensions) should seek to maximise the inclusion of energy-saving measures and renewable energy generation.  Energy saving measures include floor, roof and wall insulation, and low u-value windows (which may need to be triple glazed).  These requirements may require amendments to your design which could affect the drawings submitted for planning permission. The applicant may wish to note that alterations that are built to a Nearly Zero Energy standard, are unlikely to need further retrofitting to minimise the carbon emissions that the nation is required to reduce to zero by 2050.  As retrofitting an existing home to be highly energy efficient is more complex than doing so for a new building, applicants may wish to look at the ‘EnerPHit’ standard that the Government is understood to be considering as the applicable “Nearly Zero Energy’ standard in this context, or at the Architypes published by the London Energy Transformation Initiative for u-values for your extension walls, windows etc. and for ventilation and overheating prevention standards to be achieved.

DM/24/2701 58 Parklands Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8JZ Rear extension and rear decking. Response: No comment could be made on this application as the documents were not accessible to view on the MSDC Planning Portal.

DM/24/2810 38 Mackie Avenue Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8NN Proposed first floor extension over existing ground floor. Conversion of roof space incorporating 2 No. dormers to eastern roof slope. New garden room behind garage. Response: RECOMMEND APPROVAL.  The applicant is advised that Government has committed to adopt a ‘Future Buildings Standard’ during 2021 which will change the Building Regulations requirements for alterations and extensions to homes to bring these alterations closer to that of a ‘zero energy building’.  This is supported by Policy 5 ‘Enabling Zero Carbon’ of the Hassocks Neighbourhood Plan which states that proposals that modify existing buildings (including extensions) should seek to maximise the inclusion of energy-saving measures and renewable energy generation.  Energy saving measures include floor, roof and wall insulation, and low u-value windows (which may need to be triple glazed).  These requirements may require amendments to your design which could affect the drawings submitted for planning permission. The applicant may wish to note that alterations that are built to a Nearly Zero Energy standard, are unlikely to need further retrofitting to minimise the carbon emissions that the nation is required to reduce to zero by 2050.  As retrofitting an existing home to be highly energy efficient is more complex than doing so for a new building, applicants may wish to look at the ‘EnerPHit’ standard that the Government is understood to be considering as the applicable “Nearly Zero Energy’ standard in this context, or at the Architypes published by the London Energy Transformation Initiative for u-values for your extension walls, windows etc. and for ventilation and overheating prevention standards to be achieved.

DM/24/2781 35 Ockenden Way Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8HS Proposed front porch.  Response: RECOMMEND APPROVAL.

DM/24/2848 8 Chancellors Park Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8EZ          Proposed single storey ground floor rear extension. Removal of existing conservatory and new raised decking.  Response: RECOMMEND APPROVAL.  The applicant is advised that Government has committed to adopt a ‘Future Buildings Standard’ during 2021 which will change the Building Regulations requirements for alterations and extensions to homes to bring these alterations closer to that of a ‘zero energy building’.  This is supported by Policy 5 ‘Enabling Zero Carbon’ of the Hassocks Neighbourhood Plan which states that proposals that modify existing buildings (including extensions) should seek to maximise the inclusion of energy-saving measures and renewable energy generation.  Energy saving measures include floor, roof and wall insulation, and low u-value windows (which may need to be triple glazed).  These requirements may require amendments to your design which could affect the drawings submitted for planning permission. The applicant may wish to note that alterations that are built to a Nearly Zero Energy standard, are unlikely to need further retrofitting to minimise the carbon emissions that the nation is required to reduce to zero by 2050.  As retrofitting an existing home to be highly energy efficient is more complex than doing so for a new building, applicants may wish to look at the ‘EnerPHit’ standard that the Government is understood to be considering as the applicable “Nearly Zero Energy’ standard in this context, or at the Architypes published by the London Energy Transformation Initiative for u-values for your extension walls, windows etc. and for ventilation and overheating prevention standards to be achieved.

DM/24/2935 55 Mackie Avenue Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8NJ Ash Tree – (T1) – Fell As Die back. Response: Defer to MSDC Tree Officer’s assessment and decision.

SDNP/24/01815/FUL The Jacketings Underhill Lane Clayton West Sussex BN6 9PJ Erection of a replacement dwelling and associated works (amended plans).  Response: RECOMMEND APPROVAL.  The applicant is advised that Government has committed to adopt a ‘Future Buildings Standard’ during 2021 which will change the Building Regulations requirements for alterations and extensions to homes to bring these alterations closer to that of a ‘zero energy building’.  This is supported by Policy 5 ‘Enabling Zero Carbon’ of the Hassocks Neighbourhood Plan which states that proposals that modify existing buildings (including extensions) should seek to maximise the inclusion of energy-saving measures and renewable energy generation.  Energy saving measures include floor, roof and wall insulation, and low u-value windows (which may need to be triple glazed).  These requirements may require amendments to your design which could affect the drawings submitted for planning permission. The applicant may wish to note that alterations that are built to a Nearly Zero Energy standard, are unlikely to need further retrofitting to minimise the carbon emissions that the nation is required to reduce to zero by 2050.  As retrofitting an existing home to be highly energy efficient is more complex than doing so for a new building, applicants may wish to look at the ‘EnerPHit’ standard that the Government is understood to be considering as the applicable “Nearly Zero Energy’ standard in this context, or at the Architypes published by the London Energy Transformation Initiative for u-values for your extension walls, windows etc. and for ventilation and overheating prevention standards to be achieved.

P24/122 APPLICATIONS FOR DISCHARGE OF PLANNING CONDITIONS. None.

P24/123 RESOLVED that the observations on the planning issues as agreed above be submitted to the relevant Planning Authority for consideration.

P24/124 PLANNING AUTHORITY DECISION NOTICES

The following decisions were noted:

Application details	Hassocks PC recommendation to Planning Authority	Planning Authority Decision (MSDC/SDNP)
DM/24/2355 52 Parklands Road, Hassocks	Recommend Approval	Withdrawn
DM/24/2629 Pine Trees Court, Pine Trees, Hassocks	Defer to Tree Officer’s decision	Consent given
DM/24/2226 10 Bonny Wood Road, Hassocks	Recommend Refusal	Permission Granted
DM/24/2690 3 Ewart Close, Hassocks	Defer to Tree Officer’s decision	Consent given

 

P24/125 URGENT MATTERS at the discretion of the Chairman for noting and/or inclusion on a future agenda. There were no urgent matters.

P24/126 DATE OF NEXT MEETING. Thursday 2 January 2025 at 7.30pm.