Agenda
HASSOCKS PARISH COUNCIL
To: All Members of the Planning Committee (Cllrs Carolyn Barton, Kristian Berggreen, Robert Brewer, Leslie Campbell, Bill Hatton, Claire Tester and Nick Owens) with copies to all other Councillors for information.
A meeting of the PLANNING COMMITTEE will be held on Monday 17 May 2021 at 7.30pm in the Parish Centre, Adastra Park, Hassocks
Parish Clerk 11 May 2021
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. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
4. MINUTES. To accept Minutes of the Meeting held on Tuesday 26 April 2021 (previously circulated).
5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
6. APPLICATIONS (copies of each application can be viewed online via the Mid Sussex District Council (MSDC) Website – https://pa.midsussex.gov.uk/online-applications/)
6.1 DM/21/1376 17 London Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9NT Two storey rear extension, demolish existing conservatory, removal of chimney, insertion of window to existing side elevation.
6.2 DM/21/1332 Former Site Of 36 Keymer Road Hassocks West Sussex Variation to Condition 2 relating to Planning application DM/19/0279 to replace drawing nos. D.001 with D.001 Rev D and D.04 rev B with D.04 rev C to allow an additional access door to the front (north) elevation.
6.3 DM/21/1144 New Close Farmhouse London Road Hassocks West Sussex Various internal works to Listed Building, see application form.
6.4 DM/21/1439 10 St Andrews Place Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9QE Proposed single storey rear extension with apex pitched roof and gable end. Roof to include installation of solar panels to the south side.
6.5 DM/21/1545 73 Dale Avenue Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8LR Single storey rear extension. Loft conversion including rear dormer, replacement front dormer and hip to gable on side. Demolition of part of existing garage / store to enable extension works.
6.6 DM/21/1568 Holly Bush House 11 Lodge Lane Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8LU T1 Eucalyptus – reduce by 1.5 metres from top and 0.5 metres from the side. T2 Sycamore – reduce 1 metre from the top and 0.5 metres from the side.
6.7 DM/21/1556 2 Reed Close Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9FG Garage Conversion.
6.8 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 first floor roof extension with flat roof rear dormer and Velux roof windows to front roof slope.
6.9 DM/21/0990 6 The Croft Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8EG Proposed two storey and single storey side extension works, porch alteration and internal changes to suit. (Revised plans received 04.05.2021).
6.10 DM/21/1717 26 Semley Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8PE Application seeks to make amendments to approved application DM/19/2813, to change the colour and type of cladding, add a new window on the rear north side elevation and add two rooflights to the rear facing roof.
6.11 DM/21/1705 23 Parklands Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8JY Loft conversion incorporating rear facing dormer and 3 front facing veluxes. (LDC).
7. APPLICATIONS FOR DISCHARGE OF PLANNING CONDITIONS. None.
8. DECISION NOTICES.
9. MSDC SITE ALLOCATIONS DPD EXAMINATION. Members are invited to note that the Examination hearings are due to commence on Tuesday 1 June and to agree representation to be made on behalf of Hassocks Parish Council. Site Allocations DPD Notice of Examination Hearings (midsussex.gov.uk).
10. Urgent Matters at the discretion of the Chairman for noting and/or inclusion on a future agenda.
11. Date of Next Meeting: Monday 7 June 2021 at 7.30pm
Please Note
Members of the public are welcome to attend meetings of the Parish Council and its Committees. Item 5 – a period of 15 minutes will be set aside for the public statements and questions relating to the published non-confidential business of the Meeting. However in order to maintain Covid safety it will be necessary to restrict attendance at this current time. Therefore if you wish to make representation on a matter relating to the published agenda, the Council strongly encourages the submission of written representation in place of in person attendance.
If you wish to submit written representation or to request in person attendance at the meeting, please email info@hassocks-pc.gov.uk or call 01273 842714 by 9.00am on the day of the meeting. Unfortunately attendance at meetings will not be possible without prior confirmation.
It may be necessary to consider particular items in confidential session and where this arises, these items will be considered at the end of the agenda.
FILMING, RECORDING OF COUNCIL MEETINGS AND USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA
During this meeting members of the public may film or record the Committee and officers from the public area only providing it does not disrupt the meeting. The Confidential section of the meeting may not be filmed or recorded. If a member of the public objects to being recorded, the person(s) filming must stop doing so until that member of the public has finished speaking. The use of social media is permitted but members of the public are requested to switch their mobile devices to silent for the duration of the meeting.
Appendix 1
Notice of Examination Hearings – Mid Sussex Site Allocations
Development Plan Document
Regulation 24 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning)
(England) Regulations 2012
The Mid Sussex Site Allocations Development Plan Document was submitted to the Secretary of State for Examination on 14 December 2020.
The Secretary of State has appointed Mike Fox BA (Hons) MRTPI to undertake an independent examination of the Plan and subsequently issue a report with his conclusions.
As part of the Examination, hearing sessions will be held as follows:
Venue: All hearings will be held virtually and live streamed to the Council’s YouTube Channel – link details will be published at www.midsussex.gov.uk/SitesDPD
Dates: Tuesday 1 June to Friday 4 June 2021 inclusive
Thursday 10 June and Friday 11 June 2021
Monday 14 June to Wednesday 16 June 2021 inclusive
Time: The first session on Tuesday 1 June will commence at 10:00 am
All other sessions will commence at 9:30 am
Further details of the Examination, including the hearing sessions once confirmed, are available on the Site Allocations DPD Examination web page: https://www.midsussex.gov.uk/planning-building/development-plan-documents/site-allocations-dpd-examination/
Charlotte Glancy has been appointed as the Programme Officer who will organise and administer the Examination on behalf of the Inspector. If you have any further queries regarding the hearings, please contact the Programme Officer:
C/O Banks Solutions
80 Lavinia Way
East Preston
West Sussex
BN16 1 DD
Tel: 01903 776601
Mobile: 07519 628064
E-mail: bankssolutionsuk@gmail.com
Minutes
HASSOCKS PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held in the Parish Centre on
Monday 17 May 2021 at 7.30pm
Attendees: Parish Councillors: Carolyn Barton, Kristian Berggreen, Leslie Campbell, Bill Hatton and Nick Owens.
In Attendance: Deputy Clerk: Tracy Forte.
P21/01 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE. Cllrs Bob Brewer and Claire Tester.
P21/02 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST. None
P21/03 ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR. Cllr Leslie Campbell proposed that Cllr Kristian Berggreen was elected as Chair of the Planning Committee for 2021/22 and this was seconded by Cllr Bill Hatton. All Members voted in favour.
P21/03.1 It was RESOLVED that Cllr Kristian Berggreen was elected as Chair of the Planning Committee for 2021/22.
Cllr Leslie Campbell proposed that Cllr Claire Tester was elected as Vice Chair of the Planning Committee and this was seconded by Cllr Kristian Berggreen. All Members voted in favour.
P21/03.2 It was RESOLVED that Cllr Claire Tester was elected as Vice Chair of the Planning Committee for 2021/22.
Cllr Kristian Berggreen thanked Cllr Owens for his work in the role as Chair over the recent years. This was supported by the Committee.
P21/04 MINUTES.
It was RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 26 April 2021, be signed by the Chair as a true and accurate record of the meeting, subject to the following amendment:
Tuesday 26 April instead of Monday 26 April.
P21/05 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION. There were no members of the public present.
P21/06 Cllr Nick Owens invited Members to consider the use of the following additional paragraph when recommending approval to applications:
Recommend approval subject to: (1) the extension being built to a Nearly Zero Energy Standard as required since 31.12.2020 by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government including whole-house ventilation strategy to ameliorate global warming and prevent overheating;
Members discussed this in detail. Members were supportive of Cllr Owens’ intentions, however it was noted that relevant paragraphs had been considered and agreed at the previous meeting to provide advice to applicants regarding meeting Policy 5 of the Hassocks Neighbourhood Plan. Cllr Owens explained to the Committee that in his opinion the previously agreed standard paragraphs were explanatory for potential applicants regarding future building regulations and standards, but wouldn’t necessarily initiate any action from Mid Sussex District Council. Cllr Owens expressed his concern that the Parish Council has an obligation to encourage the implementation of the Policies set out in the Neighbourhood Plan and it was his feeling that the previously agreed paragraphs were not sufficient to achieve this aim.
P21/06.1 The Chairman proposed a vote as to whether to adopt the following wording to be used in addition to the previously agreed paragraph in response to applications:
Recommend approval subject to: (1) the extension being built to a Nearly Zero Energy Standard as required since 31.12.2020 by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government including whole-house ventilation strategy to ameliorate global warming and prevent overheating;
Members voted AGAINST the adoption of the additional wording.
P21/07 APPLICATIONS
DM/21/1376 17 London Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9NT Two storey rear extension, demolish existing conservatory, removal of chimney, insertion of window to existing side elevation. Response: RECOMMEND REFUSAL. This application is unneighbourly and represents overdevelopment of the site, and is therefore contrary to Character and Design, Policy 9, of the Hassocks Neighbourhood Plan and Policy DP26 of the District Plan. The proposed dwelling would be detrimental to the amenities of the existing nearby residents, impacting on, daylight and sunlight.
DM/21/1332 Former Site Of 36 Keymer Road Hassocks West Sussex Variation to Condition 2 relating to Planning application DM/19/0279 to replace drawing nos. D.001 with D.001 Rev D and D.04 rev B with D.04 rev C to allow an additional access door to the front (north) elevation. Response: RECOMMEND REFUSAL. There is a considerable drop between the foot of the door and the footpath, and no evidence of any mitigation to enable adequate standard access or disabled access.
DM/21/1144 New Close Farmhouse London Road Hassocks West Sussex Various internal works to Listed Building, see application form. Response: RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
DM/21/1439 10 St Andrews Place Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9QE Proposed single storey rear extension with apex pitched roof and gable end. Roof to include installation of solar panels to the south side. 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/21/1545 73 Dale Avenue Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8LR Single storey rear extension. Loft conversion including rear dormer, replacement front dormer and hip to gable on side. Demolition of part of existing garage / store to enable extension works. 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/21/1568 Holly Bush House 11 Lodge Lane Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8LU T1 Eucalyptus – reduce by 1.5 metres from top and 0.5 metres from the side. T2 Sycamore – reduce 1 metre from the top and 0.5 metres from the side. Response: RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
DM/21/1556 2 Reed Close Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9FG Garage Conversion. Response: RECOMMEND APPROVAL, subject to the retention of 2 parking spaces. 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/21/1590 4 Lagwood Close Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8HZ Proposed single storey flat roof side extension. Proposed new bay window to front elevation. Proposed first floor roof extension with flat roof rear dormer and Velux roof windows to front roof slope. 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/21/0990 6 The Croft Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8EG Proposed two storey and single storey side extension works, porch alteration and internal changes to suit. (Revised plans received 04.05.2021). 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/21/1717 26 Semley Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8PE Application seeks to make amendments to approved application DM/19/2813, to change the colour and type of cladding, add a new window on the rear north side elevation and add two rooflights to the rear facing roof. Response: RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
DM/21/1705 23 Parklands Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8JY Loft conversion incorporating rear facing dormer and 3 front facing veluxes. (LDC). Response: NOTED.
P21/08 APPLICATIONS FOR DISCHARGE OF PLANNING CONDITIONS. None
P21/09 RESOLVED that the observations on the planning issues as agreed above be submitted to the relevant Planning Authority for consideration.
P21/10 PLANNING AUTHORITY DECISION NOTICES
The following decisions were noted:
Application details |
Hassocks PC recommendation to Planning Authority |
Planning Authority Decision (MSDC/SDNP) |
DM/21/0671 41 Downs View Road, Hassocks |
Recommend Approval |
Permission Granted |
DM/21/1132 38 Adastra Avenue, Hassocks |
Recommend Approval |
Permission Granted |
DM/21/0996 20 Damian Way, Hassocks |
Recommend Approval |
Permission Granted |
DM/21/0337 The Ham, 24 Hurst Road, Hassocks |
Recommend Approval. |
Permission Granted |
DM/21/0882 50 Church Mead, Hassocks |
Recommend Approval |
Permission Granted |
DM/21/0748 33 Hurst Road, Hassocks |
Noted |
Permission Granted |
DM/21/0052 8 Bonny Wood Road, 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/21/0984 31 Church Mead, Hassocks (LDC) |
Noted |
Certificate of Lawful Development Refused |
DM/21/1154 14 Semley Road, Hassocks (LDC) |
Noted. |
Certificate of Lawful Development issued. |
The following appeal notification was noted:
Application details |
Hassocks PC recommendation to Planning Authority |
APP/Y9507/D/21/3270196 Claylands Cottage, Underhill Lane, Clayton SDNP/20/02791/HOUS |
Recommend Approval |
P21/11 MSDC SITE ALLOCATIONS DPD EXAMINATION. Members were invited to note that the Examination hearings are due to commence on Tuesday 1 June and to agree representation to be made on behalf of Hassocks Parish Council. Site Allocations DPD Notice of Examination Hearings (midsussex.gov.uk). It was agreed that a representative from Hassocks Parish Council would not participate in the hearing, however Cllr Claire Tester would be present and would report back to the Council. It was noted that Hassocks Parish Council has already submitted written representation on the plan.
P21/12 Urgent Matters at the discretion of the Chairman for noting and/or inclusion on a future agenda. The Chairman invited Members to note correspondence informing the Council that the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government are seeking views on proposed changes to permitted development rights for the installation, alteration and replacement of electronic communications infrastructure. The consultation will run until 14 June and Members were invited to consider the inclusion of this on the next Planning Agenda. It was AGREED that this was a matter for consideration by the Neighbourhood Plan Committee or Full Council and therefore it was agreed that this should be included on the next Full Council agenda. Further information can be found via the following link Changes to permitted development rights for electronic communications infrastructure: technical consultation – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
P21/13 DATE OF NEXT MEETING. Monday 7 June 2021 at 7.30pm.
There being no other business the Chair closed the meeting at 8.35pm.