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Minutes of the meeting held on 19 August 2015 pdf icon PDF 76 KB

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31.1     RESOLVED to approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 19 August 2015.

32.

Apologies for absence

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32.1     Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Field. 

33.

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.

 

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33.1     Councillor Galley declared a personal interest in Item 5 in that he is a Member of Wealden District Council, which had commented on the application, but he did not consider this to be prejudicial.

 

33.2     Councillor Taylor declared a personal interest in Item 5 in that he is the owner of a care home in Eastbourne, but he did not consider this to be prejudicial.  

34.

Reports

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34.1     Reports referred to in the minutes below are contained in the minute book.

 

35.

Proposed new reception to building, cover courtyard, internal and external refurbishment and additional parking to rear. Sandbanks, 1 Cacklebury Close, Hailsham - WD/3291/CC pdf icon PDF 253 KB

Report by Director of Communities, Economy and Transport

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35.1     The Committee considered a report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport.

 

35.2     The Chair reported that Councillor Keeley, one of the Local Members, had contacted him to indicate that he had no concerns regarding the application.  The Chair reported that Councillor Bentley, the other Local Member, had also contacted him, but not commented on the application as he is the Lead Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and also a local resident. 

 

35.3     Members have considered the officer’s report and views of the Local Members, and agree with the conclusion and reasons for recommendation as set out in paragraph 7 of the report. 

 

35.4     RESOLVED to grant planning permission subject to the following conditions: 

 

1.      The development hereby permitted shall be commenced before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

        

         Reason: To comply with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

 

2.      The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the plans listed in the Schedule of Approved Plans.

        

         Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

 

3.      No demolition or construction works shall take place in connection with the development hereby approved at any time other than between 0800 and 1800 on Mondays to Fridays and between 0800 and 1400 on Saturdays and not at any time on Sundays, Bank and Public Holidays unless the prior written agreement of the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport has been given.

        

         Reason:  In the interests of the amenities of the locality in general and adjoining residential properties in particular and to accord with Saved Policy EN27 of the Wealden Local Plan 1998.

 

4.      Prior to commencement of development details of the protection of trees the subject of Tree Preservation Orders on and adjacent to the site and of any construction that could affect such trees shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Director of Communities Economy and Transport. Affected trees shall be protected throughout construction and development in the vicinity of such trees shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

        

         Reason: To accord with Saved Policy EN12 in the Wealden Local Plan 1998.      

 

5.      Prior to development above ground level samples of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the building hereby permitted shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Director of Communities Economy and Transport. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

        

         Reason: To ensure the appropriate appearance of the development in the area in accordance with Saved Policy EN27 of the Wealden Local Plan 1998.

 

6.      Prior to occupation of the approved development details of proposed planting, hard surfacing and fencing shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Director of Communities Economy and Transport. Details shall include plant species, location and density together with a programme for planting and maintenance. All works shall be carried out in accordance with  ...  view the full minutes text for item 35.

36.

Traffic Regulation Order - School Keep Clear Markings, Crowborough and Rotherfield area pdf icon PDF 151 KB

Report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport

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36.1     The Committee considered a report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport.

 

36.2     Councillor Stogdon, one of the Local Members and member of the Planning Committee, spoke in support of the recommendation.

 

36.3     Members have considered the officer’s report and comments of the Local Member and agree with the conclusion and reasons for recommendation set out in paragraph 3 of the report.

 

36.4     RESOLVED (1) not to uphold the objection to the proposed Order; and

 

(2) to recommend to the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport that the Order be made as advertised.