Planning Committee

Minutes

HASSOCKS PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the PLANNING COMMITTEE Meeting held on Monday 1 August 2022 at 7.30pm in the Parish Centre, Adastra Park, Hassocks

Attendees: Parish Councillors: Cllr Carolyn Barton, Cllr Robert Brewer and Cllr Claire Tester.

In Attendance: Deputy Clerk – Tracy Forte

P22/34 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE.  Apologies were received from Cllrs Kristian Berggreen and Bill Hatton.

P22/35 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST.  There were no declarations of interest.

P22/36 MINUTES. It was RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 11 July 2022 be signed by the Chair as a true and accurate record of the meeting.

P22/37 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.  There were no members of the public present.

P22/38 APPLICATIONS

DM/22/2088 62 Oak Tree Drive Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8YD Roof conversion with full width rear dormer. (LDC). Response: NOTED

DM/22/2164 Electricity Sub Station Manor Avenue Hassocks West Sussex T1 Oak – Crown reduction of approximately 2-3 metres. Response: NO OBJECTION providing the work does not cause any harm to this important tree.

DM/22/2138 53 Mackie Avenue Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8NJ Conversion of the main roof including 2 number dormers to accommodate a new staircase and shower room. Response: RECOMMEND APPROVAL subject to obscure glazing being fitted in the dormer windows.  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/22/2158 107 Mackie Avenue Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8NJ Proposed gables to front of property. 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/22/2174 1A Bromley Close Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8DQ Proposed loft conversion. (LDC). Response: NOTED

DM/22/2237 Milkwood Keymer Park Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8QU  1x T1- Sycamore. Reduction by 2.5/3 meters to old reduction points. Response: NO OBJECTION.

DM/22/2238 49 Sunningdale Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9QQ Proposed 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/22/2271 Copthornes London Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9NX Demolition of existing lean to shed and construction of single storey side 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/22/2299 10 Flowers Close Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8FF  Alteration to an existing residential dwelling including, ground and first floor extension to side and rear of the existing property. 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/22/2298 8 Park Avenue Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8LT Pitched roof single storey rear extension, hip to part gable side roof alterations and pitched roof front porch. Alteration to existing approval by way of new side gables are to be tile clad. 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.

P22/39 APPLICATIONS FOR DISCHARGE OF PLANNING CONDITIONS. None

P22/40 RESOLVED that the observations on the planning issues as agreed above be submitted to the relevant Planning Authority for consideration.

P22/41 PLANNING AUTHORITY DECISION NOTICES

The following decisions were noted:

Application details	Hassocks PC recommendation to Planning Authority	Planning Authority Decision (MSDC/SDNP)
DM/22/2011 The Summerhouse, Lodge Lane, Hassocks	Recommend Approval	No Objection
DM/22/1509 41 The Quadrant, Hassocks	Recommend Approval	No Objection
DM/22/2016 13 Church Mead, Hassocks	Recommend Approval	Permission Granted
DM/22/2068 12 Ann Close, Hassocks	Recommend Approval	Permission Granted
DM/22/1070 14 Highlands Close, Hassocks	Recommend Approval	Permission Granted

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/22/1781 68 Church Mead, Hassocks	Noted	LDC Certificate issued

The following were also noted:

Withdrawn Applications

DM/21/4159 Wayside, London Road Hassocks.  (Discharge of Condition 3)
DM/22/1855 8 Park Avenue, Hassocks.

P22/42 Urgent Matters at the discretion of the Chairman for noting and/or inclusion on a future agenda.

P22/41.1 The Deputy Clerk informed Members of the following licensing application for a New Premises Licence: LI/22/1117 Longbow Alliance Ltd, Woodside House, Ockley Lane, West Sussex BN6 8NY.  Full details can be found on the MSDC website – https://www.midsussex.gov.uk/licensing-business/latest-licensing-applications/.  Members noted this application.

P22/43 DATE OF NEXT MEETING. Monday 22 August 2022 at 7.30pm.

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