Planning Committee

Minutes

HASSOCKS PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the informal meeting of the PLANNING COMMITTEE held remotely on Monday 28 June 2021 at 7.30pm

Attendees: Parish Councillors: Carolyn Barton, Bob Brewer, Leslie Campbell, Bill Hatton, Nick Owens and Claire Tester (Chair).

In Attendance: Deputy Clerk: Tracy Forte; 2 members of the public.

P21/32 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE.  Apologies for absence were received from Cllr Kristian Berggreen.

P21/33 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST.

Members noted the Minutes of the Meeting held on 7 June 2021 (previously circulated), for approval at the next Committee meeting.

Members noted the Minutes of the Meeting held on 9 June 2021 (previously circulated), for approval at the next Committee meeting.

P21/34 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION. 

P21/34.1 Mr Chris Bere spoke on behalf of his son-in-law, Mr Tola Juba, in support of Mr Juba’s application DM/21/2099 22 Brook Avenue Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8LG Proposed loft conversion with dormer to the rear roof slope and roof windows to front, plus replacing obscured glass to existing rear first floor windows with clear glass. Mr Bere informed the Committee that his son-in-law’s property and the adjoining house are the only privately owned properties in the road which is why none of the other properties have been extended.  However he did not believe that the proposed work would be detrimental to the street scene.

P21/35 The Chair proposed considering DM/21/2099 22 Brook Avenue Hassocks first, which was   agreed by the Committee.

P21/36 APPLICATIONS

DM/21/2099 22 Brook Avenue Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8LG Proposed loft conversion with dormer to the rear roof slope and roof windows to front, plus replacing obscured glass to existing rear first floor windows with clear glass. 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.

The two members of the public left the meeting.

DM/21/1753 Adastra Place 38 Keymer Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8AJ Aluminium frame boards/pavement signs, full length window vinyl, interactive display boards, halo illuminated writing sign, banner attached to railings and vinyl on entry doors and other windows. Response:  RECOMMEND REFUSAL.  On the basis of over-proliferation of signage and the potential negative impact on adjacent neighbouring residential properties of the illuminated signs and interactive display boards operating outside of opening hours.

DM/21/1746 Adastra Place 38 Keymer Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8AJ Alterations to elevations, extract ducts, a/c units, and LED outdoor wall lights. Response:  RECOMMEND APPROVAL.  However as air conditioning adds to global warming, the recommendation of approval is subject to the use of available alternative technologies in place of air conditioning.

DM/21/1959 Millview 78 Keymer Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8QP Proposed single storey rear garden room extension and solar panels to be fitted on the roof on the rear and south west elevations. 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/21/2016 31 Adastra Avenue Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8DP Proposed alterations to existing first floor to increase accommodation from 3 bedrooms to 4 plus provide ensuite to bedroom 1. (LDC) Response: NOTED.

DM/21/2011 22 Ockenden Way Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8HS Convert garage to a habitable room, raising of garage flat roof, new window and flat roof porch to front 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/21/2008 31 Keymer Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8AG Proposed works are as authorised under DM17/2611, with works having commenced prior to the planning permission expiry date of 01 May 2021. (LDC) Response: NOTED.

DM/21/1992 29 Bonny Wood Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8HP Garage conversion to home gym and office with wc (ancillary accommodation to main dwelling). (LDC) Response: NOTED.

DM/21/2088 49 London Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9NU Review of conservatory and provision of single story rear extension and left conversion.  Response: RECOMMEND APPROVAL. However it was noted that there appeared to be inaccuracies in the description and it was assumed that it should read removal of conservatory rather than review of conservatory and loft conversion rather than left conversion.  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/21/2260 37 Clayton Avenue Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8HD 1xmulti stem Ash tree remove damaged limb only to ground level. Response: RECOMMEND APPROVAL.

DM/21/2086 27 Queens Drive Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8DF Demolition of existing garage/store and glazed conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension.  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/21/1717 26 Semley Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8PE (Amended plan received 15.06.2021) Application seeks to make amendments to approved application DM/19/2813, to change the colour and type of cladding with render on the first floor side elevations, add a new window on the rear north side elevation and add two rooflights to the rear facing roof. Response: RECOMMEND APPROVAL. Subject to the colour of the render being agreed. 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/21/2241 31 Church Mead Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8BW Dormer and hip to gable roof extension over an existing ground floor extension. (LDC) Response: Noted.

DM/21/2281 31 Church Mead Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8BW Ground floor single storey rear extension to connect a previous rear extension to the existing garage side 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/21/2243 46 London Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9NU Single storey rear extension. (LDC). Response: Noted.

DM/21/2221 23 Sycamore Way Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8YH Single storey front porch extension and part garage conversion to form home study.  Response: RECOMMEND APPROVAL. Subject to the provision of sufficient off road parking. 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/21/2314 Land To The Rear Of 6 The Crescent Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8RB T1 Sycamore – Crown reduce from top by approximately 2.5 metres and from side by 1.5 metres. Response: RECOMMEND APPROVAL.

SDNP/21/02759/FUL Clayton Wood Natural Burial Ground Brighton Road Hassocks BN6 9PD Alteration and extension of the existing chapel building. Response: RECOMMEND APPROVAL.

LI/21/0450 Downlands Community School Hassocks Variation of a Premises Licence.  Response: Hassocks Parish Council would recommend that the licensing hours should be reduced to end at 11pm every night to limit traffic disturbance to neighbouring properties in Dale Avenue.

P21/37 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.

P21/38 PLANNING AUTHORITY DECISION NOTICES

The following decisions were noted:              

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

P21/39 PROPOSED BASE STATION INSTALLATION UPGRADE AT Cell no. CTIL 11353924_TEF 42337 Hassocks – Hassocks Football Club, The Beacon Ground, Brighton Road, Hassocks, Brighton, West Sussex, BN6 9LY.   Members were invited to note correspondence received relating to this matter and to consider whether Hassocks Parish Council has any comments on the proposal.  Members noted the information and had nothing further to add.

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

P21/40 DATE OF NEXT MEETING.   Monday 19 July at 7.30pm.

There being no other business the Chair closed the meeting at 8.40 pm.