Planning Committee

Minutes

HASSOCKS PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the PLANNING COMMITTEE Meeting held on Monday 16 October 2023 at 7.30pm in the Parish Centre, Adastra Park, Hassocks

Attendees: Parish Councillors: Cllr Kristian Berggreen, Cllr Robert Brewer, Cllr Bill Hatton, Cllr Don McBeth and Cllr Angus Neil.

In Attendance: Deputy Clerk – Tracy Forte.

P23/83 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE. Apologies for absence were received from Cllr Carolyn Barton.

P23/84 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST. There were no declarations of interest.

P23/85 MINUTES.

It was RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 25 September 2023 be signed by the Chair as a true and accurate record of the meeting.

P23/86 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION. There were no members of the public present.

P23/87 APPLICATIONS

DM/23/2413 8 Dale Avenue Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8LP Retrospective permission for single storey side extension, replacement windows, roof enlargement with four dormer windows, loft conversion and a garden office. Response: RECOMMEND APPROVAL.

DM/23/1762 10 Downs View Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8HJ Removal of existing conservatory, raising of existing roof, addition of front and rear dormers. Amended Plans received 25.09.2023 showing revised design for the front and rear dormer additions. 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/23/2478 9 Fir Tree Way Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8BT Variation of Condition no. 2 relating to planning application DM/23/0981 – To amend the  approved plans to comply with Southern Water’s build-over requirements the corner of the extension has to move eastward by 1.5m. Response: RECOMMEND APPROVAL.

DM/23/2363 50 Friars Oak Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8PY Demolition of the existing garage (not attached to the house) and construction of an annexe with living space and bathroom. Proposal is for ancillary use to main dwelling. 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/23/2565 6 Bonny Wood Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8HR Erection of a single storey flat roof garage to the side of the property. (LDC). Response: NOTED.

SDNP/23/03925/HOUS Orchards Spring Lane Clayton Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9PN Two story side extension, small infill porch and utility area, including alterations to decking structure. 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/23/03828/FUL Clayton Wood Natural Burial Ground Brighton Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9PD Alteration to the hardstanding to the front of the chapel building, including creation of new vehicular access. Response: RECOMMEND APPROVAL.

P23/88 APPLICATIONS FOR DISCHARGE OF PLANNING CONDITIONS.  None.

P23/89 RESOLVED that the observations on the planning issues as agreed above be submitted to the relevant Planning Authority for consideration.

P23/90 PLANNING AUTHORITY DECISION NOTICES

The following decisions were noted:

Application details	Hassocks PC recommendation to Planning Authority	Planning Authority Decision (MSDC/SDNP)
DM/23/2221 Garden Cottage, 2A Damian Way, Hassocks	Recommend Approval	Permission Granted
DM/23/1942 2 Little Copse Road, Hassocks	Recommend Approval	Permission Granted
DM/23/2159 4 Wentworth Road, Hassocks	Recommend Approval	Permission Granted
DM/23/2165 2 St Andrews Place, Hassocks	Recommend Approval	Permission Granted
DM/23/1999 31 North Court, Hassocks	Recommend Approval	Permission Granted
DM/23/2136 4 Damian Way, Hassocks	Recommend Approval	Permission Granted
DM/22/0524 59 London Road, Hassocks	Recommend Refusal	Permission Granted
DM/23/2093 17 Shepherds Walk, Hassocks	Recommend Approval	Permission Granted
DM/23/1487 26 Priory Road, Hassocks	Recommend Approval	Permission Granted

 

The following notifications of Prior Approval & Non-Material Amendment were noted:

Application details	Hassocks PC recommendation to Planning Authority	Planning Authority Decision (MSDC/SDNP)
DM/23/2200 46A Keymer Road, Hassocks (Change of Use)	No Objection	Prior Approval given
DM/23/2456 Adastra Hall, Keymer Road, Hassocks (Non-material amend)	Not consulted	Application Refused

 

P23/91 Urgent Matters at the discretion of the Chairman for noting and/or inclusion on a future agenda.

The Deputy Clerk informed Members of the following notification of a licensing application which had been received that morning:

LI/23/1477 Morrisons Daily, 44 Keymer Road, Hassocks, BN6 8AR Minor Variation of a Premises Licence.   Members noted the application.

P23/92 DATE OF NEXT MEETING. 6 November 2023

There being no other business the Chair closed the meeting at 7.50pm