Agenda and minutes

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 20th May, 2015 10.30 am

Venue: Council Chamber, County Hall, Lewes. View directions

Contact: Simon Bailey 01273 481935

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Items
No.	Item
1.	Minutes of the meeting held on 11 March 2015 PDF 60 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 1. Minutes: 1.1 RESOLVED to approve as a correct record the minutes of the previous meeting held on 11 March 2015.
2.	Apologies for absence Additional documents: Webcast for 2. Minutes: 2.1 There were none. It was noted that Councillor Ungar was present as a substitute for Councillor Wallis.
3.	Disclosures of interests Disclosures by all members present of personal interests in matters on the agenda, the nature of any interest and whether the member regards the interest as prejudicial under the terms of the Code of Conduct. Additional documents: Webcast for 3. Minutes: 3.1 Councillor Taylor declared a personal interest in item 5 as a member of Eastbourne Borough Council, but did not consider this to be prejudicial. 3.2 Councillor Ungar declared a personal interest in item 5 as a member of Eastbourne Borough Council, but did not consider this to be prejudicial. Also Councillor Ungar indicated that he was a Governor of Ocklynge School in relation to item 6.
4.	Reports Additional documents: Webcast for 4. Minutes: 4.1 Reports and documents referred to in the minutes below are contained in the minute book.
5.	Change of use of the existing industrial units to a Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) with External Ancillary Works PDF 131 KB View the declarations of interest for item 5. View the background to item 5. View the decision for item 5. Units 2A and 2B, Birch Close, Eastbourne – EB/751/CM Report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport Additional documents: EB-751-CM Site Location Plan , item 5. PDF 745 KB Webcast for 5. Minutes: 5.1 The Committee considered a report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport. It was confirmed that there were no further representations following the consultation on the addition of the sleeper walls to the proposal. 5.2 A motion to grant planning permission subject to conditions was proposed, seconded, voted on and lost. The majority voted against the motion due to concerns over the environmental impact of dust escaping from the units and access to the units. 5.3 RESOLVED to defer determination of the application to allow officers an opportunity to consult with the applicant and partner enforcement authorities regarding the suitability of the building in relation to the dust management plan referred to in paragraph 6.18 of the report, and options for the determination of the planning application and to advise the Planning Committee further on these matters.
6.	Development Management Matters - Quarterly Report PDF 250 KB View the declarations of interest for item 6. View the background to item 6. View the decision for item 6. Report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport Additional documents: Webcast for 6. Minutes: 6.1 The Committee considered a report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport. 6.2 RESOLVED to note the report.