Planning Committee

Agenda

HASSOCKS PARISH COUNCIL

To:   All Members of the Planning Committee (Cllrs Carolyn Barton, Kristian Berggreen, Robert Brewer, Bill Hatton and Claire Tester) with copies to all other Councillors for information.

A meeting of the PLANNING COMMITTEE will be held on Monday 14 November 2022 at 7.30pm in the Parish Centre, Adastra Park, Hassocks.

Parish Clerk – 8 November 2022

AGENDA

1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE.

2. 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 meetings held on 24 October 2022 (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/

5.1 DM/22/3187 65 Downs View Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8HY Demolish existing front porch, garage and rear extension. Erect a new front porch, side and rear wrap around double storey extension and enlarged raised terrace at the rear.

5.2 DM/22/3192 123 Grand Avenue Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8DH Demolition of existing conservatory, construction of new single storey rear extension.

5.3 DM/22/3240 14 Hassocks Gate Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9ZF Proposed rear dormer. (LDC).

5.4 DM/22/3279 Medlar Cottage Lodge Lane Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8NA T1, T2 and T3 Maples – reduce crown by up to 2m.

5.5 DM/22/3243 12 Hassocks Gate Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9ZF Proposed rear dormer. (LDC).

5.6 DM/22/3270 Hassocks Kebabs And Pizza 33 Keymer Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8AG Retention of rolling shutter and alterations to front elevation windows and door.

5.7 DM/22/3281 60 Dale Avenue Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8LS Extension and conversion of the existing house to provide accommodation to the rear, roof raised with roof lights to front elevation and dormers added to rear.

5.8 SDNP/22/05112/TPO Holm Oak Brighton Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9PD Holm oak (T1) – crown lift over road to approx. 5m.

5.9 DM/22/3306 National Tyre Services Ltd 60 Keymer Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8AR Proposed demolition of single-storey sui generis car workshop and auto retail centre. This application is to determine if prior approval is required for proposed: Demolition of Buildings.

5.10 DM/22/3384 83 Parklands Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8JY Proposed ground and first floor side extensions to existing dwelling, widened dormers at roof level and a new roof over the entire house.

5.11 DM/22/3336 30 Stonepound Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8PR Proposed front elevation dormer, rear and side roof extensions and associated alterations.

6. APPLICATIONS FOR DISCHARGE OF PLANNING CONDITIONS.

6.1 SDNP/22/04638/DCOND Clayton Green Recreation Ground, Pavilion Underhill Lane Clayton West Sussex BN6 9PJ. Discharge of Condition 5 (Ecosystems Services) and Condition 6 (Cycle Parking) of Planning Approval SDNP/22/01262/FUL.

7. DECISION NOTICES.

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

9. Date of Next Meeting: Monday 5 December 2022 at 7.30pm.

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Minutes

HASSOCKS PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the PLANNING COMMITTEE Meeting held on Monday 14 November 2022 at 7.30pm in the Parish Centre, Adastra Park, Hassocks

Attendees: Parish Councillors: Cllr Kristian Berggreen (Chair), Cllr Jane Baker, Cllr Robert Brewer, Cllr Bill Hatton and Cllr Claire Tester.

In Attendance: Deputy Clerk – Tracy Forte

P22/88 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE.  There were no apologies for absence.

P22/89 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST. Cllr Claire Tester declared a personal and non-prejudicial interest in applications SDNP/22/05112/TPO Holm Oak Brighton Road Hassocks West Sussex
BN6 9PD and SDNP/22/04638/DCOND Clayton Green Recreation Ground, Pavilion Underhill Lane Clayton West Sussex BN6 9PJ.

P22/90 MINUTES. It was RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 24 October 2022 be signed by the Chair as a true and accurate record of the meeting.

P22/91 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.  There were no members of the public present.

P22/92 APPLICATIONS

DM/22/3187 65 Downs View Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8HY Demolish existing front porch, garage and rear extension. Erect a new front porch, side and rear wrap around double storey extension and enlarged raised terrace at the rear. 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/22/3192 123 Grand Avenue Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8DH Demolition of existing conservatory, construction of new 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/22/3240 14 Hassocks Gate Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9ZF Proposed rear dormer. (LDC). Response: NOTED

DM/22/3279 Medlar Cottage Lodge Lane Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8NA T1, T2 and T3 Maples – reduce crown by up to 2m. Response: RECOMMEND APPROVAL

DM/22/3243 12 Hassocks Gate Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9ZF Proposed rear dormer. (LDC). Response: NOTED

DM/22/3270 Hassocks Kebabs And Pizza 33 Keymer Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8AG Retention of rolling shutter and alterations to front elevation windows and door. Response: RECOMMEND APPROVAL

DM/22/3281 60 Dale Avenue Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8LS Extension and conversion of the existing house to provide accommodation to the rear, roof raised with roof lights to front elevation and dormers added to rear. 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. 

SDNP/22/05112/TPO Holm Oak Brighton Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9PD Holm oak (T1) – crown lift over road to approx. 5m. Response: NO OBJECTION.

DM/22/3306 National Tyre Services Ltd 60 Keymer Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8AR Proposed demolition of single-storey sui generis car workshop and auto retail centre. This application is to determine if prior approval is required for proposed: Demolition of Buildings. Response: It is recommended that prior approval is required for this application with details to be provided as to how the site will be restored.

DM/22/3384 83 Parklands Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8JY Proposed ground and first floor side extensions to existing dwelling, widened dormers at roof level and a new roof over the entire 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/22/3336 30 Stonepound Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8PR Proposed front elevation dormer, rear and side roof extensions and associated alterations. Response: RECOMMEND APPROVAL subject to there being no privacy or overlooking concerns from the side first floor window.  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.

P22/93 APPLICATIONS FOR DISCHARGE OF PLANNING CONDITIONS. SDNP/22/04638/DCOND Clayton Green Recreation Ground, Pavilion Underhill Lane Clayton West Sussex BN6 9PJ. Discharge of Condition 5 (Ecosystems Services) and Condition 6 (Cycle Parking) of Planning Approval SDNP/22/01262/FUL. Response: NOTED.

P22/94 RESOLVED that the observations on the planning issues as agreed above be submitted to the relevant Planning Authority for consideration.

P22/95 PLANNING AUTHORITY DECISION NOTICES

The following decisions were noted:

Application details	Hassocks PC recommendation to Planning Authority	Planning Authority Decision (MSDC/SDNP)
DM/22/2963 Hassocks Hotel, Station Approach East, Hassocks	More details requested.	Permission Granted
DM/22/2907 Milkwood, Keymer Park, Hassocks	Recommend Approval	Permission Granted
DM/22/2691 99 Grand Avenue, Hassocks	Recommend Approval	Permission Granted
DM/22/2082 8 The Crescent, Hassocks	Recommend Refusal	Permission Refused
DM/22/2694 17 and 18 Ravenswood, Hassocks	Recommend Approval	No Objection
DM/22/1653 Byanda, Brighton Road, Hassocks	Recommend Refusal	Permission Refused
DM/22/3155 Land North of Clayton Mills, Hassocks	Not consulted	No Objection

 

P22/96 Urgent Matters at the discretion of the Chairman for noting and/or inclusion on a future agenda.  There were no urgent matters.

P22/97 DATE OF NEXT MEETING. Monday 5 December 2022 at 7.30pm.

There being no other business the Chair closed the meeting at 8.05pm.