Planning Committee

Minutes

HASSOCKS PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the informal meeting of the PLANNING COMMITTEE held remotely on Monday 19 July 2021 at 7.30pm

Attendees: Parish Councillors: Carolyn Barton, Kristian Berggreen, Leslie Campbell, Bill Hatton and Claire Tester.

In Attendance: Deputy Clerk: Tracy Forte.

P21/41 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE.  Apologies for absence were received from Cllr Nick Owens.  Absent without apology Cllr Bob Brewer.

P21/42 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST.  None.

P21/43 MINUTES.

The Deputy Clerk informed Members that the previous minutes of the meeting held on 28 June 2021 did not include a record of no declarations of interest, this would be added for approval at the next Committee meeting.

Members noted the Minutes of the Meeting held on 28 June 2021 (previously circulated), for approval at the next Committee meeting.

P21/44 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.  There were no members of the public present.

P21/45 APPLICATIONS

DM/21/1590 4 Lagwood Close Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8HZ Proposed single storey flat roof side extension. Proposed new bay window to front elevation. Proposed loft conversion comprising increase in roof height, three dormer windows to the rear roof slope and two rooflights to the front roof slope. (Revised plans received 22.06.2021. Revised description agreed 22.06.2021). 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/21/1704 Clayton Wickham Cottage Belmont Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9EP Single storey rear extension to existing house. 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/21/2484 32 Ockenden Way Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8HS Rear two storey extension, internal reconfigurations and alterations to south and west elevation. 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/21/2518   White Lodge Ockley Lane Hassocks Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 0BP Proposed erection of an outbuilding to be used as a garden store and store room/hobbies/study room above. 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/21/2395 75 Ockley Lane Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8NT Replacement part two story and part single story rear extension, replacement part two story part single side extension. Garage conversion and replacement porch. 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/21/2525   Malthouse Barn Malthouse Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9JZ Additions and alterations to the main house including a South facing extension with an Zinc roof orientated to the view together with an infill extension on the West side with a zinc roof to house a new internal staircase, also enlarge the boiler room and amend access to it. (Variation to approval DM/20/4146). 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.

P21/46 It was noted that the observations on the planning issues as recorded above be submitted to the relevant Planning Authority for consideration in line with the Parish Council’s Standing Orders. 

P21/47 PLANNING AUTHORITY DECISION NOTICES

The following decisions were noted:              

Application details	Hassocks PC recommendation to Planning Authority	Planning Authority Decision (MSDC/SDNP)
DM/21/1213 42 Mackie Avenue, Hassocks	Recommend Approval	Permission Granted
DM/21/2314 Land to the rear of 6 The Crescent, Hassocks	Recommend Approval	Permission Granted
DM/21/1959 Millview, 78 Keymer Road, Hassocks	Recommend Approval	Permission Granted
DM/21/1746 Adastra Place,38 Keymer Road, Hassocks	Recommend Refusal	Permission Granted
DM/21/1753 Adastra Place,38 Keymer Road, Hassocks	Recommend Refusal	Permission Granted
DM/21/1791 14 Ewart Close, Hassocks	Recommend Approval	Permission Granted
DM/21/2011 22 Ockenden Way, Hassocks	Recommend Approval	Permission Granted
DM/21/1838 67 Downs View Road, Hassocks	Recommend Approval	Permission Refused
DM/21/1787 20 Woodsland Road, Hassocks	Recommend Approval	Permission Granted
DM/21/1547 26 Ann Close, Hassocks	Recommend Refusal	Permission Refused

 The following notifications of Certificate of Lawful Use or Development (LDC), General Permitted Development (GDP) and/or Prior Approval were noted:

Application details	Hassocks PC recommendation to Planning Authority	Planning Authority Decision (MSDC/SDNP)
DM/21/2016 31 Adastra Avenue, Hassocks (LDC)	Noted	Certificate of Lawful Development issued
DM/21/2008 31 Keymer Road, Hassocks (LDC)	Noted	Certificate of Lawful Development issued
DM/21/1701 7 Bonnywood Road, Hassocks	Noted	Certificate of Lawful Development issued
DM/21/1784 55 Kings Drive, Hassocks	Noted	Certificate of Lawful Development issued

 P21/48 Urgent Matters at the discretion of the Chairman for noting and/or inclusion on a future agenda. There were no urgent matters.  

P21/49 DATE OF NEXT MEETING.   Monday 9 August at 7.30pm. To be held remotely.

There being no other business the Chair closed the meeting at 8.00pm.