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 14 April 2025 at 7.30pm in the Parish Centre, Adastra Park, Hassocks.

Parish Clerk 8 April 2025

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 24 March 2025 (previously circulated).

4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.

5. APPLICATIONS (copies of each application can be viewed online via the Mid Sussex District Council (MSDC) Websitehttps://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/25/0266 26 Semley Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8PE Erection of a front gable end extension and porch, replacement of roof to existing side extension, installation of new windows and a skylight, removal of existing timber cladding to front facade. (Amended description and plans received 19/03/2025).

5.2 DM/25/0662 38 The Fairway Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9JU Erection of a greenhouse.

5.3 DM/25/0741 22 Friars Close Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8PL A general internal remodelling and rear extension.

5.4 DM/25/0754 Land Opposite 26 Lodge Lane Lodge Lane Hassocks West Sussex Proposed replacement of existing garage with new outbuilding to include laundry, storage, W.C. and office. New permeable gravel drive for parking a car. New native hedge planting.- Amended description.

5.5 DM/25/0500 20 Oldlands Avenue Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8DJ Single storey rear addition. Amended Plans received 25.03.2025 showing a lowered hipped roofline and a reduced flat roofed area, set off the north eastern boundary line.

5.6 DM/25/0706 36 The Fairway Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9JU Erection of a garden room.

5.7 DM/25/0559 The Old Malthouse Ockley Manor Farm Ockley Lane Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8NX Installation of 15 solar panels. Installation of air source heat pump. Installation of outdoor therapy pool.

5.8 DM/25/0713 44B Keymer Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8AR Advertisement consent is sought for the display of directional signage towards business premises.

5.9 DM/25/0484 Site Of 60 Keymer Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8AR Mixed use redevelopment of the site comprising of ground floor commercial/community use and 26 No. new residential units on upper floors alongside associated parking and public realm improvements.

5.10 DM/25/0766 Land North Of Clayton Mills Ockley Lane Hassocks West Sussex Variation of condition 33 of planning application DM18/4979 – to amend the wording to read – No more than 450 dwellings shall be occupied until the bridleway link between the development and Burgess Hill, including the section consented under planning permission DM/18/4980, has been fully implemented and available for use.

5.11 DM/25/0800 Rossmead Orchard Lane Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8QF Alterations to the existing rear ground floor plan and the construction of a single-storey side extension, modifications to the rear elevation and the construction of a single story link building is proposed between the main dwelling and the annex.

5.12 DM/25/0817 Wilma Brighton Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9LY Proposed single storey rear extension and roof extension.

5.13 DM/25/0829 42 Stanford Avenue Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8JJ Proposed hip to gable loft conversion including the erection of a rear dormer and installation of Velux rooflights to front elevation. (LDC).

5.14 DM/25/0820 44 Stanford Avenue Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8JJ Demolition of existing rear conservatory plus erection of new rear single storey extension and new rear dormer incorporating extension to existing roof to form gable end.

5.15 DM/25/0897 Land North Of Clayton Mills Ockley Lane Hassocks West Sussex To modify the Planning Obligation to read under Schedule 7 Clause 1.5 – In respect of the bridleway work, not without the consent of the County Council to allow occupation of the four hundred and fiftieth (450th) dwellings until the bridleway works have been completed to the satisfaction of the County council.

5.16 DM/25/0848 13 Ockenden Way Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8HS Proposed rear extension and dormer to bungalow.

5.17 LI/25/0222 The Greyhound Inn Keymer Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8QT Minor Variation-Premises Licence. Appendix 4. Please click here to view Appendix 4

5.18 SDNP/25/01166/HOUS Fosters Underhill Lane Clayton West Sussex BN6 9PJ Replacement of existing tiles.

6. ROAD CLOSURE APPLICATIONS:

The Committee is asked to consider the following applications:

6.1 Semley Road, Hassocks. VE Day Street Party. Monday 5th May 2025.0900 hrs to 2000hrs. (Appendix 1). Please click here to view Appendix 1.

6.2 Clayton Avenue, Hassocks. Play Street. Sunday 29th June. 1000 hrs to 1800 hours. (Appendix 2). Please click here to view Appendix 2.

7. PLANNING APPLICATION – LW/25/0071 Erection of up to 130 dwellings, together with the change of use of an existing barn for a flexible community and/or commercial use, along with associated outdoor space and landscaping, drainage infrastructure, hard and soft landscaping, parking, access and associated works (all matters reserved except for access) | Land East Of Lunce’s Hill Haywards Heath East Sussex.

Following an email from Ditchling Parish Council, the committee is asked whether they would like to submit comments to Lewes District Council regarding the above-mentioned application. Members’ views are sought. (Appendix 3). Please click here to view Appendix 3.

8. PLANNING AUTHORITY DECISION NOTICES

Application details Hassocks PC recommendation to Planning Authority Planning Authority Decision (MSDC/SDNP)
DM/24/2691 Hassocks Football Club, The Beacon, Brighton Road, Hassocks. Variation of condition 4 of planning permission CN/002/95 to allow amended illuminance levels by way of replacement bulbs. Recommend Approval Permission Granted
SDNP/25/00198/LDE Campsite, Southdown Farm, Lodge Lane, Hassocks, BN6 8LX. Use of land as camping and caravanning site. Noted Approved
AP/24/0048 Land To The Rear Of Ockley Grange, Ockley Lane, Hassocks, BN6 8NU

Proposed erection of detached single storey 1 bed building to be used as a self-contained holiday let. Amended and additional plans received to show parking area and removal of front window to holiday let building. Drainage plan and details received 22.05.2024

Recommend Approval Appeal Dismissed
DM/24/3010 52 Friars Oak Road, Hassocks, BN6 8PY. 5 x Ash trees in garden and 1 x Ash tree on bank of stream, fell. Defer to Tree Officer for assessment & decision Permission Granted
DM/24/2505 50 Hurst Road Hassocks, BN6 9NL. Proposed tennis court to rear garden. Recommend Approval Permission Granted
DM/25/0310 Twinham 34 Hurst Road, Hassocks. Proposed erection of 1 No. single storey, self-build dwelling house, with new access and parking on garden land to the east side of Twinham.

 

Recommend Approval

 

Permission Granted
DM/25/0301 61 Stonepound Road, Hassocks, BN6 8PR.  Removal of existing front porch and rear conservatory. Two-storey extension at front of property and stepped two-storey / single-storey extension at rear. New obscured glass side window and two new extract vents in existing side wall at 1st floor. Recommend Approval Permission Granted
DM/25/0341 12A The Close, Hassocks,BN6 8DW. Proposed two storey flank extension and single storey rear extension. Recommend Approval Permission Granted
DM/24/1748 42 Hurst Road, Hassocks, BN6 9NL. Erection of two storey dwellinghouse with basement, relocation of rear swimming pool and enclosure within new pool house. Recommend Refusal Permission Granted

 

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

Application details Hassocks PC recommendation to Planning Authority Planning Authority Decision (MSDC/SDNP)
DM/25/0439 31 Dale Avenue, Hassocks, BN6 8LP Noted LDC issued

 

9. Proposed Electric Vehicle on-street charge points:

Members are invited to note the following correspondence received from West Sussex County Council regarding a proposal for Electric Vehicle Charging Bays at various locations, with reference to the two following locations in Hassocks. Members are then invited to consider any comments Hassocks Parish Council may wish to make.

Ockley Way    BN6 8NE

Brook Avenue BN6 8LQ

10. APPLICATIONS FOR DISCHARGE OF PLANNING CONDITIONS.

No notifications received.

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

12. Date of Next Meeting. 6 May 2025 at 7.30pm

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Minutes

HASSOCKS PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the PLANNING COMMITTEE Meeting held on Monday 14th April 2025 at 7.30pm in the Parish Centre, Adastra Park, Hassocks

Attendees: Parish Councillors: Cllr Kristian Berggreen, Cllr Lesley Cruickshank-Robb, Cllr Don McBeth.

In Attendance: Deputy Clerk – Helen Valler

P24/170 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE – Cllr Robert Brewer, Cllr Angus Neil, Cllr Bill Hatton

P24/171 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST.  Cllr Kristian Berggreen declared a personal interest in:

DM/25/0484 – Site of 60 Keymer Road

LI/25/0222 – The Greyhound Inn

P24/172 MINUTES. It was RESOLVED that the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on
24th March 2025 be signed by the Chair as a true and accurate record of the meeting.

P24/173 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION. No members of the public present.

P24/174 APPLICATIONS:

DM/25/0266 26 Semley Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8PE Erection of a front gable end extension and porch, replacement of roof to existing side extension, installation of new windows and a skylight, removal of existing timber cladding to front facade. (Amended description and plans received 19/03/2025).

RESPONSE: No further comment.

DM/25/0662 38 The Fairway Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9JU Erection of a greenhouse.

RESPONSE: Recommend Approval.

DM/25/0741 22 Friars Close Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8PL A general internal remodelling and 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/25/0754 Land Opposite 26 Lodge Lane Lodge Lane Hassocks West Sussex Proposed replacement of existing garage with new outbuilding to include laundry, storage, W.C. and office. New permeable gravel drive for parking a car. New native hedge planting. – Amended description.

RESPONSE: Recommend Approval. Subject to a condition that the new building remains ancillary to the main dwelling and cannot be converted into residential accommodation without a full application.

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/25/0500 20 Oldlands Avenue Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8DJ Single storey rear addition. Amended Plans received 25.03.2025 showing a lowered hipped roofline and a reduced flat roofed area, set off the northeastern boundary line.

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/25/0706 36 The Fairway Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9JU Erection of a garden room.

RESPONSE: Recommend Approval.

DM/25/0559 The Old Malthouse Ockley Manor Farm Ockley Lane Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8NX Installation of 15 solar panels. Installation of air source heat pump. Installation of outdoor therapy pool. 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/25/0713 44B Keymer Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8AR Advertisement consent is sought for the display of directional signage towards business premises. RESPONSE: Recommend Approval.

DM/25/0484 Site Of 60 Keymer Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8AR Mixed use redevelopment of the site comprising of ground floor commercial/community use and 26 No. new residential units on upper floors alongside associated parking and public realm improvements.

RESPONSE: Recommend refusal. The committee accept the site is in need of development, and appreciate the ongoing communications with the developer, but the current design is detrimental to the existing street scene, by being too high and imposing, it is an over development of the available site.

Contrary to: DP26 – Character & Design. Policy 9 – Character & Design – Hassocks Neighbourhood plan.

DM/25/0766 Land North Of Clayton Mills Ockley Lane Hassocks West Sussex Variation of condition 33 of planning application DM18/4979 – to amend the wording to read – No more than 450 dwellings shall be occupied until the bridleway link between the development and Burgess Hill, including the section consented under planning permission DM/18/4980, has been fully implemented and available for use. RESPONSE: Recommend refusal. The committee support the submission from Burgess Hill Town Council and object to this application for an extension of time. Hassocks Parish Council have been working for a long time to get a cycleway between Hassocks and Burgess Hill from this site. It was part of the agreement on infrastructure as a result of the public enquiry into the original strategic site allocation – and having the cycle way provided in a reasonable time was a key part of the decision. We understand that BH Town Council have dealt with all legal paperwork concerned with the section of bridlepath in their parish so can see no reason why this extension should be granted

DM/25/0800 Rossmead Orchard Lane Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8QF Alterations to the existing rear ground floor plan and the construction of a single-storey side extension, modifications to the rear elevation and the construction of a single story link building is proposed between the main dwelling and the annex. 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/25/0817 Wilma Brighton Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9LY Proposed single storey rear extension and roof 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/25/0829 42 Stanford Avenue Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8JJ Proposed hip to gable loft conversion including the erection of a rear dormer and installation of Velux rooflights to front elevation. (LDC). RESPONSE: Noted

DM/25/0820 44 Stanford Avenue Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8JJ Demolition of existing rear conservatory plus erection of new rear single storey extension and new rear dormer incorporating extension to existing roof to form gable end.

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/25/0897 Land North Of Clayton Mills Ockley Lane Hassocks West Sussex To modify the Planning Obligation to read under Schedule 7 Clause 1.5 – In respect of the bridleway work, not without the consent of the County Council to allow occupation of the four hundred and fiftieth (450th) dwellings until the bridleway works have been completed to the satisfaction of the County council.

RESPONSE: Recommend refusal. The committee support the submission from Burgess Hill Town Council and object to this application for an extension of time. Hassocks Parish Council have been working for a long time to get a cycleway between Hassocks and Burgess Hill from this site. It was part of the agreement on infrastructure as a result of the public enquiry into the original strategic site allocation – and having the cycle way provided in a reasonable time was a key part of the decision. We understand that BH Town Council have dealt with all legal paperwork concerned with the section of bridlepath in their parish so can see no reason why this extension should be granted

DM/25/0848 13 Ockenden Way Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8HS Proposed rear extension and dormer to bungalow. 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.

LI/25/0222 The Greyhound Inn Keymer Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8QT Minor Variation-Premises Licence. Appendix 4. RESPONSE: No objection.

SDNP/25/01166/HOUS Fosters Underhill Lane Clayton West Sussex BN6 9PJ Replacement of existing tiles. RESPONSE: No objection

P24/175 ROAD CLOSURE APPLICATIONS:

The Committee considered the following applications:

Semley Road, Hassocks.VE Day Street Party. Monday 5th May 2025.0900hrs to 2000hrs. (Appendix 1). RESPONSE: No objection

Clayton Avenue, Hassocks. Play Street. Sunday 29th June. 1000 hrs to 1800 hours. (Appendix 2).

RESPONSE: No objection.

P24/176 PLANNING APPLICATION – LW/25/0071 Erection of up to 130 dwellings, together with the change of use of an existing barn for a flexible community and/or commercial use, along with associated outdoor space and landscaping, drainage infrastructure, hard and soft landscaping, parking, access and associated works (all matters reserved except for access) | Land East Of Lunce’s Hill Haywards Heath East Sussex.

Following an email from Ditchling Parish Council, the committee was asked whether they would like to submit comments to Lewes District Council regarding the above-mentioned application. Members’ views are sought. (Appendix 3).

RESPONSE: The committee considered the comments already submitted by Ditchling Parish Council and agreed that a similar response would be submitted to Lewes District Council to voice our support.

Hassocks Parish Council support and reiterate the comments submitted by Ditchling PC in objection to this proposal. Hassocks as seen significant development with the parish in the last few years resulting in an increase in the traffic volumes. A development such as this will undoubtably have a culminative effect on the surrounding road network.

P24/178 RESOLVED that the observations on the planning issues as agreed above be submitted to the relevant Planning Authority for consideration.

P24/179 PLANNING AUTHORITY DECISION NOTICES

The following decisions were noted:

Application details Hassocks PC recommendation to Planning Authority Planning Authority Decision (MSDC/SDNP)
DM/24/2691 Hassocks Football Club, The Beacon, Brighton Road, Hassocks. Variation of condition 4 of planning permission CN/002/95 to allow amended illuminance levels by way of replacement bulbs. Recommend Approval Permission Granted
SDNP/25/00198/LDE Campsite, Southdown Farm, Lodge Lane, Hassocks, BN6 8LX. Use of land as camping and caravanning site. Noted Approved
AP/24/0048 Land To The Rear Of Ockley Grange, Ockley Lane, Hassocks, BN6 8NU

Proposed erection of detached single storey 1 bed building to be used as a self-contained holiday let. Amended and additional plans received to show parking area and removal of front window to holiday let building. Drainage plan and details received 22.05.2024

Recommend Approval Appeal Dismissed
DM/24/3010 52 Friars Oak Road, Hassocks, BN6 8PY. 5 x Ash trees in garden and 1 x Ash tree on bank of stream, fell. Defer to Tree Officer for assessment & decision Permission Granted
DM/24/2505 50 Hurst Road Hassocks, BN6 9NL. Proposed tennis court to rear garden. Recommend Approval Permission Granted
DM/25/0310 Twinham 34 Hurst Road, Hassocks. Proposed erection of 1 No. single storey, self-build dwelling house, with new access and parking on garden land to the east side of Twinham. Recommend Approval

 

Permission Granted
DM/25/0301 61 Stonepound Road, Hassocks, BN6 8PR.  Removal of existing front porch and rear conservatory. Two-storey extension at front of property and stepped two-storey / single-storey extension at rear. New obscured glass side window and two new extract vents in existing side wall at 1st floor. Recommend Approval Permission Granted
DM/25/0341 12A The Close, Hassocks,BN6 8DW. Proposed two storey flank extension and single storey rear extension. Recommend Approval Permission Granted
DM/24/1748 42 Hurst Road, Hassocks, BN6 9NL. Erection of two storey dwellinghouse with basement, relocation of rear swimming pool and enclosure within new pool house.  

 

 

Recommend Refusal

 

 

 

Permission Granted

 

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

Application details Hassocks PC recommendation to Planning Authority Planning Authority Decision (MSDC/SDNP)
DM/25/0439 31 Dale Avenue, Hassocks, BN6 8LP Noted LDC issued

 

P24/180 Proposed Electric Vehicle on-street charge points:

Members were invited to note the following correspondence received from West Sussex County Council regarding a proposal for Electric Vehicle Charging Bays at various locations, with reference to the two following locations in Hassocks. Members are then invited to consider any comments Hassocks Parish Council may wish to make.

  • Ockley Way BN6 8NE
  • Brook Avenue BN6 8LQ

RESPONSE: No objection

P24/181 APPLICATIONS FOR DISCHARGE OF PLANNING CONDITIONS

No applications received

P24/182 URGENT MATTERS at the discretion of the Chairman for noting and/or inclusion on a future agenda. There were no urgent matters.

P24/183 DATE OF NEXT MEETING. Tuesday 6th May at 7.30pm.

Hassocks Parish Council
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