Agenda
HASSOCKS PARISH COUNCIL
To: All Members of the Planning Committee (Cllrs Kristian Berggreen (Chair),
Carolyn Barton, Robert Brewer, 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 6 November 2023 at 7.30pm in the Parish Centre, Adastra Park, Hassocks.
Parish Clerk – 31 October 2023
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 meeting held on 16 October 2023 (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/23/2573 New Close Farm London Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9ND Variation of condition No: 2 relating to Planning Application DM/20/1384 in order to allow for the substitution of plans to change the appearance and usability of the previously approved workshop.
5.2 DM/23/1905 South Bank Lodge Brighton Road Hassocks West Sussex Creation of one flat through the subdivision of lower ground floor flat. (Amended plans received 10/10/2023 removing subdivision and extension of first floor flat).
5.3 DM/23/2623 46 Grand Avenue Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8DE Demolition of existing garage and conservatory. Erection of single storey rear extension.
5.4 DM/23/2613 21 Sunningdale Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9QQ Proposed side extension projecting beyond rear elevation and new wall to replace existing fence.
5.5 DM/23/2126 36 Hurst Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9NL Erection of 1 No. dwelling house with car parking. (Amended Plans 19/10/2023).
5.6 DM/23/2563 Adastra Hall Keymer Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8QH Variation of condition number 2 relating to application DM/23/0771 to amend the approved plans with the alteration of the side entrance porch.
5.7 DM/23/2692 9 Avenue De Warenne Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8FP Conversion of detached garage into home office/studio with shower room and with the addition of new windows to the East Elevation. Proposal is for use ancillary to the main dwelling.
5.8 DM/23/2687 Woodside Grange Woodsland Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8EX Outline application to include access, layout and scale for two dwellings.
5.9 DM/23/2688 Woodside Grange Woodsland Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8EX Erection of a 5 bedroom single storey wheelchair accessible home.
5.10 DM/23/2741 White Lodge Ockley Lane Hassocks Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 0BP Erection of detached 5 bed dwelling with new access from Ockley Lane and associated parking.
6. APPLICATIONS FOR DISCHARGE OF PLANNING CONDITIONS. None.
7. DECISION NOTICES.
8. EAST SUSSEX, SOUTH DOWNS AND BRIGHTON & HOVE WASTE AND MINERALS PLAN REVIEW – Main Modifications and Draft East Sussex Statement of Community Involvement Public Consultations. Members are invited to note correspondence received from the East Sussex County Council, Brighton & Hove City Council and the South Downs National Park Authority regarding two public consultations and to consider any comments for submission on behalf of Hassocks PC. (Appendix 1).
9. TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE APPLICATION. Members are invited to consider the following road closure application and any comments they may wish to make on behalf of Hassocks Parish Council.
Newlands Close (between Nos 1-7), Hassocks from 14.00hrs & 22.30hrs Sunday 3rd December 2023 for Light Up Newlands Close to take place. (To view Map Appendix 2 please click here).
10. Urgent Matters at the discretion of the Chairman for noting and/or inclusion on a future agenda.
11. Date of Next Meeting: Monday 27 November 2023 at 7.30pm.
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Appendix 1
HASSOCKS PARISH COUNCIL
To: Planning Committee
Date 6 November 2023
Contact for this report: Deputy Clerk
Subject: Agenda Item 8: EAST SUSSEX, SOUTH DOWNS AND BRIGHTON & HOVE WASTE AND MINERALS PLAN REVIEW – Main Modifications and Draft East Sussex Statement of Community Involvement Public Consultations
Dear Sir/Madam,
East Sussex, South Downs and Brighton & Hove Waste and Minerals Plan Review – Main Modifications and Draft East Sussex Statement of Community Involvement Public Consultations – 27 October 2023 – 22 December 2023
Waste And Minerals Plan Review – Main Modifications
East Sussex County Council, Brighton & Hove City Council and the South Downs National Park Authority submitted their joint revision of the Waste and Minerals Local Plan to Government for soundness and legal compliance testing in September 2021. A Public Examination subsequently began and Public Hearings were held by Independent Inspectors between 8 and 9 November 2022. The Public Examination is still ongoing and will not end until the Inspectors publish their report.
Prior to and during the Public Examination the Authorities have proposed a number of Main Modifications to the Plan. In summary these are:
- To reduce the end of the Plan period from 2034 to 2030 so that it is consistent with the existing Waste and Minerals Local Plan. Such a change has necessitated the need for proposing changes to certain policies (e.g. previously quoted figures for matters such as aggregate need have been recalculated to account for the shorter plan period).
- Setting out clearer explanation that justifies the figures for aggregate need over the plan period.
- Amendments to policies concerning safeguarding of minerals resources and associated infrastructure, as well as the policy and supporting text that sets out requirements for when Local Planning Authorities consult the Minerals Planning Authority on non-mineral related development proposals in the safeguarded areas.
- Set out the commitment to a full review of the Waste and Minerals Local Plan once this partial review has been completed, as well as the timescales for doing so.
- Provide further clarity on how certain proposed revised policies will be applied in practice.
The Inspectors are now seeking views on the proposed Main Modifications. Consequently, a consultation is being held. Should you wish to view and / or comment on the proposed Modifications further details are available on our website: https://consult.eastsussex.gov.uk including the consultation notice.
You can submit your representations by emailing wasteandmineralsdf@eastsussex.gov.uk. Representations can also be sent to us by post to the following address:
Waste and Minerals Plan Review Main Modifications Consultation, Planning Policy and Development Management Team, East Sussex County Council, West Floor C, County Hall, St Anne’s Crescent, Lewes, BN7 1UE.
The consultation runs from 27 October 2023 and the deadline by which responses must be received is midnight on Friday 22 December 2023.
Contact Us
If you have any general queries about the Waste and Minerals Plan Review please email us at wasteandmineralsdf@eastsussex.gov.uk or telephone: East Sussex County Council, Planning Policy & Development Management Team on 01273 481846. If you do not wish to receive any further correspondence regarding the Waste and Minerals Plan Review please contact us using the details above.
Contact the Programme Officer
An independent Programme Officer has been appointed to facilitate the Public Examination. If you have any queries about the examination process you should contact the Programme Officer for the Public Examination using the contact details below:
Mr Chris Banks
Programme Officer (ESSDBH Waste and Minerals Plan)
64 Lavinia Way
East Preston
West Sussex
BN16 1EF
Email: bankssolutionsuk@gmail.com Tel: 01273 381 518
All representations will be reviewed and considered. For more details on how we will use your data please see our privacy notice online or contact us for a paper copy.
East Sussex Statement of Community Involvement
In addition to the above, East Sussex County Council has published a revised draft of its Statement of Community Involvement and is seeking comments on the content of the document. The consultation will last for 8 weeks from 27 October 2023, closing on 22 December 2023. The East Sussex Statement of Community Involvement is a guidance document and sets out how the County Council will undertake public engagement when preparing minerals and waste local plans and when determining planning applications.
The Draft Statement of Community Involvement can be viewed at: https://eastsussex-consult.objective.co.uk/kse/folder/46263. If you do not have access to the internet, please contact us using the details below and we will send you a paper copy.
Please note that the consultation on the Statement of Community Involvement is separate to the consultation on the Main Modifications to the Waste and Minerals Plan and relates solely to East Sussex.
All comments on the revised Statement of Community Involvement should be sent as follows:
Post: SCI Consultation 2023, Planning Policy and Development Management Team, Communities, Economy and Transport Department, East Sussex County Council, County Hall, St Anne’s Crescent, Lewes, BN7 1UE.
Email: wasteandmineralsdf@eastsussex.gov.uk
All comments will be reviewed and considered in the preparation of the revised Statement of Community Involvement. For more details on how we will use your data please see our privacy notice online or contact us for a paper copy.
If you have any general queries regarding the Statement of Community Involvement consultation, please telephone: 01273 481846.
We look forward to receiving your representations on these consultations.
Yours faithfully
Sarah Iles
Sarah Iles
Team Manager
Planning Policy and Development Management
East Sussex County Council
Minutes
HASSOCKS PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the PLANNING COMMITTEE Meeting held on Monday 6 November 2023 at 7.30pm in the Parish Centre, Adastra Park, Hassocks
Attendees: Parish Councillors: Cllr Kristian Berggreen, Cllr Robert Brewer and Cllr Bill Hatton.
In Attendance: Deputy Clerk – Tracy Forte.
P23/93 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE. Apologies for absence were received from Cllr Carolyn Barton and Don McBeth. Absent without apology Cllr Angus Neil.
P23/94 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST. There were no declarations of interest.
P23/95 MINUTES.
It was RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 16 October 2023 be signed by the Chair as a true and accurate record of the meeting.
P23/96 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION. The applicant for DM/23/2687 & DM/23/2688 Woodside Grange, Woodsland Road, Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8EX attended the meeting to observe. He spoke briefly in support of the applications and confirmed that Woodside Grange has full right of access via Public Rights of Way 5K and 11K.
P23/97 The Chairman proposed considering both applications for Woodside Grange first and Members supported this proposal.
P23/98 APPLICATIONS
DM/23/2687 Woodside Grange Woodsland Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8EX Outline application to include access, layout and scale for two dwellings. Response: RECOMMEND REFUSAL on access grounds. It is acknowledged that Woodside Grange is permitted full vehicular access via Public Rights of Way 5K and 11K, however this is for the one existing property. The Council has significant concerns over this access being extended to three further properties thus increasing the amount of vehicular traffic on a public bridleway/footpath. These additional dwellings should be accessed via a purpose built road, not a Public Right of Way.
DM/23/2688 Woodside Grange Woodsland Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8EX Erection of a 5 bedroom single storey wheelchair accessible home. Response: RECOMMEND REFUSAL on access grounds. It is acknowledged that Woodside Grange is permitted full vehicular access via Public Rights of Way 5K and 11K, however this is for the one existing property. The Council has significant concerns over this access being extended to up three further properties thus increasing the amount of vehicular traffic on a public bridleway/footpath. These additional dwellings should be accessed via a purpose built road, not a Public Right of Way.
DM/23/2573 New Close Farm London Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9ND Variation of condition No: 2 relating to Planning Application DM/20/1384 in order to allow for the substitution of plans to change the appearance and usability of the previously approved workshop. 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/23/1905 South Bank Lodge Brighton Road Hassocks West Sussex Creation of one flat through the subdivision of lower ground floor flat. (Amended plans received 10/10/2023 removing subdivision and extension of first floor flat). The Deputy Clerk informed the Committee that although an extension for the submission of comments had been requested and granted from MSDC, a notification of decision on this application had already been received from MSDC earlier in the day, therefore no further response could be submitted. The Council had already submitted a response to the original plans.
DM/23/2623 46 Grand Avenue Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8DE Demolition of existing garage and conservatory. Erection of 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/23/2613 21 Sunningdale Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9QQ Proposed side extension projecting beyond rear elevation and new wall to replace existing fence. 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/23/2126 36 Hurst Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9NL Erection of 1 No. dwelling house with car parking. (Amended Plans 19/10/2023). Response: RECOMMEND REFUSAL. The Council’s previous comments remain unchanged. This proposed application represents development within the Local Gap as defined on the Proposals Map of the Hassocks Neighbourhood Plan (HNP). Therefore this proposal is contrary to HNP Policy 1 which states that these defined gaps will be safeguarded with ‘the objectives of preventing coalescence and retaining the separate identity and amenity of settlements.’
DM/23/2563 Adastra Hall Keymer Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8QH Variation of condition number 2 relating to application DM/23/0771 to amend the approved plans with the alteration of the side entrance porch. Response: RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
DM/23/2692 9 Avenue De Warenne Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8FP Conversion of detached garage into home office/studio with shower room and with the addition of new windows to the East Elevation. Proposal is for use ancillary to the 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/23/2741 White Lodge Ockley Lane Hassocks Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 0BP Erection of detached 5 bed dwelling with new access from Ockley Lane and associated parking. Response: RECOMMEND REFUSAL. This proposed application represents development within the Local Gap between Keymer/Hassocks and Burgess Hill as defined on the Proposals Map of the Hassocks Neighbourhood Plan (HNP). Therefore this proposal is contrary to HNP Policy 1 which states that these defined gaps will be safeguarded with ‘the objectives of preventing coalescence and retaining the separate identity and amenity of settlements.’
P23/99 APPLICATIONS FOR DISCHARGE OF PLANNING CONDITIONS. None.
P23/100 RESOLVED that the observations on the planning issues as agreed above be submitted to the relevant Planning Authority for consideration.
P23/101 PLANNING AUTHORITY DECISION NOTICES
The following decisions were noted:
Application details |
Hassocks PC recommendation to Planning Authority |
Planning Authority Decision (MSDC/SDNP) |
DM/23/1905 South Bank Lodge, Brighton Road, Hassocks |
Recommend Approval |
Permission Granted |
DM/23/1762 10 Downs View Road, Hassocks BN6 8HJ |
Recommend Approval |
Permission Granted |
DM/23/2478 9 Fir Tree Way, Hassocks BN6 8BT |
Recommend Approval |
Permission Granted |
SDNP/23/03925/HOUS Orchards, Spring Lane, Clayton, Hassocks. |
Recommend Approval |
Permission Granted |
P23/102 EAST SUSSEX, SOUTH DOWNS AND BRIGHTON & HOVE WASTE AND MINERALS PLAN REVIEW – Main Modifications and Draft East Sussex Statement of Community Involvement Public Consultations. Members were invited to note correspondence received from the East Sussex County Council, Brighton & Hove City Council and the South Downs National Park Authority regarding two public consultations and to consider any comments for submission on behalf of Hassocks PC. The Committee noted the correspondence.
P23/103 TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE APPLICATION. Members were invited to consider the following road closure application and any comments they may wish to make on behalf of Hassocks Parish Council.
Newlands Close (between Nos 1-7), Hassocks from 14.00hrs & 22.30hrs Sunday 3rd December 2023 for Light Up Newlands Close to take place.
Members supported the temporary closure.
P23/104 Urgent Matters at the discretion of the Chairman for noting and/or inclusion on a future agenda. There were no urgent matters.
P23/105 DATE OF NEXT MEETING. 27 November 2023.
There being no other business the Chair closed the meeting at 8.10 pm.