Agenda and minutes

58.1     RESOLVED to approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 13 January 2016.

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.

59.1     Councillor Belsey declared a personal interest in item 5A in that he is a resident of a street subject to part of the proposed Order.  He did not consider this to be prejudicial.  

59.2     Councillor Galley declared a personal interest in item 5B in that he is a member of the Movement and Access Strategy for Hailsham and Hellingly (MASHH) Project Board.  He did not consider this to be prejudicial. 

59.3     Councillor Wallis declared a prejudicial interest in item 5A in that he is a resident of a street near Site 6 and had made a written representation on the proposed Order.  He agreed to speak as a local resident and then leave the Chamber for the rest of the consideration of Site 6 and the vote on Site 6.  

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

Report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport

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

61.2     Mrs Bird and Mr Morrow spoke regarding the proposed alterations in Meads Street and Matlock Road (Site 6).

61.3     Councillor Wallis spoke as a local resident of Site 6, and then withdrew from the Chamber for the rest of the consideration of Site 6.

61.4     Councillor Belsey, the Local Member, indicated support for the recommendations regarding Sites 1, 2, 3, 11, 15, 26 and 29.  

61.5     Councillor Rodohan, the Local Member, indicated support for the recommendations regarding Sites 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 14, 16, 19 and 27.

61.6     Councillor Taylor, the Local Member and member of the Planning Committee, indicated support for the recommendations regarding Sites 6, 12, 13, 21, 22 and 30.

61.7     Councillor Wallis, the Local Member and member of the Planning Committee, indicated support for the recommendations regarding Sites 7, 23, 24, 25 and 28.

61.8     Members have considered the officer’s report, together with the comments of the public speakers and Local Members and agree with the conclusion and reasons for recommendation as set out in paragraph 3 of the report. 

61.9     RESOLVED to (1) uphold the objections to the draft Order as set out in Appendix 2 of the report;

(2) not uphold the objections to the draft Order as set out in Appendix 3 of the report; and

(3) recommend to the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport that the draft Traffic Regulation Order be made in part.

Report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport

62.1     The Committee considered a report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport.  Plans of the overall Hailsham Town Centre Improvement Scheme, and further correspondence received from an objector since publication of the agenda, were available to Members.

62.2     Mr Keith Garside spoke about the proposed Order.

62.3     The Chair reported the comments provided by email by Councillor Bentley, one of the Local Members and Chair of the MASHH, who indicated his support for the recommendations.

62.4     Councillor Keeley, one of Local Members, spoke regarding the wider implications of the proposed Order.   

62.5     Members have considered the officer’s report, together with the comments of the public speaker and Local Members, and agree with the conclusion and reasons for recommendation as set out in paragraph 3 of the report.

62.6     RESOLVED to (1) not uphold the objections as set out in Appendix 3 of the report; and

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

Report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport

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

63.2     Councillor Whetstone, the Local Member, spoke in support of the proposed Order. 

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

63.4     RESOLVED to (1) not uphold the objection as set out in Appendix 2 of the report; and

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

Report by the Head of Planning and Environment

64.1     The Committee considered a report by the Head of Planning and Environment.  It was confirmed that none of the National Amenity Societies had objected to the application. It therefore falls to the Planning Committee, under the terms of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2015, to determine the application.

64.2     Councillor Daniel, the Local Member and Chair of the Planning Committee, spoke in support of the application.

64.3     Members have considered the officer’s report, the further information and the comments of the Local Member, and agree with the conclusion and reasons for recommendation as set out in paragraph 7 of the report.

64.4     RESOLVED to grant listed building consent subject to the following conditions:

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

         Reason: To comply with section 18 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) 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.      Prior to materials being used, a detailed schedule of materials and finishes shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the County Council's Head of Planning and Environment. The schedule shall include a breakdown per room and include details of existing materials to be replaced as well as those proposed. The works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

         Reason: To safeguard the historic fabric and architectural character and appearance of this listed building.

4.      Prior to fitting, details of all new and replacement joinery, including windows, doors, rooflights, stairs, louvres and other alterations shall be submitted to the County Council's Head of Planning and Environment and approved in writing. The approved joinery details shall be used within the development and thereafter retained. Any existing historic glass should be retained and reused in position(s) to be agreed in writing by the Head of Planning and Environment.

         Reason: To safeguard the historic fabric and architectural character and appearance of this listed building.

5.      The County Council's Head of Planning and Environment shall be notified of any additional structural works identified as being necessary during the course of implementing the works hereby approved. Any variation to the approved details shall be submitted for agreement in writing by the Head of Planning and Environment prior to the works being implemented. The works shall then be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

         Reason: To safeguard the historic fabric and architectural character and appearance of this listed building.

6.      Notwithstanding the information provided on the drawings hereby approved, full details of all external lighting including the type, position and specification of fittings shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the County Council's Head of Planning and Environment. External lighting shall be completed in accordance with the approved details.

         Reason: To safeguard the historic fabric and architectural  ...  view the full minutes text for item 64.

Report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport

65.1     The Committee considered a report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport.  A reprint of View 11 of the Additional Information, more clearly showing the junction and residential properties in New Road, was circulated.

65.2     Mr James Malyan, the applicant, spoke in support of the application.

65.3     Members have considered the report and comments of the public speaker and agree with the conclusions and reasons for recommendation as set out in paragraph 7 of the report.

65.4     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 and drawings listed in the Schedule of Approved Plans.

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

3.      The use hereby permitted shall not be carried out other than between the hours of 06.30 and 17.30 on Mondays to Fridays inclusive and between the hours of 06.30 and 13.00 on Saturdays and at no time on Sundays, Public and Bank Holidays except for works of essential maintenance or which are to respond to an emergency. 

         Reason: To safeguard the amenities of the occupiers of properties in the vicinity of the site and to accord with Policy WMP25 of the East Sussex, South Downs and Brighton & Hove Waste and Minerals Plan 2013.

4.      Notwithstanding the terms of Condition 3, no plant or equipment required for processing waste materials outside the buildings shall be used except between the hours of 08.00 and 16.00 on Mondays to Fridays inclusive and between the hours of 08.00 and 12.00 on Saturdays and at no time on Sundays, Bank and Public Holidays.

         Reason: To safeguard the amenities of occupiers of nearby properties and to accord with Policy WMP25 of the East Sussex, South Downs and Brighton & Hove Waste and Minerals Plan 2013.

5.      The noise management practices set out at Table 5 at Part 6 of the Environmental Noise Impact Assessment Technical Report (Doc. ref. 23434 R1) by Sound Solution Consultants, dated 10th December 2015, shall be implemented in full during the permitted hours of operation.

         Reason: To safeguard the amenities of occupiers of nearby properties and to accord with Policy WMP25 of the East Sussex, South Downs and Brighton & Hove Waste and Minerals Plan 2013. 

6.      The rating level of noise from the site shall not exceed 53 dBLAeq, 1hr at any time when measured or calculated opposite the site at No. 1 New Road, Newhaven, and, in accordance with BS 4142:2014.

         Reason: To safeguard the residential amenities of occupiers of properties in the vicinity of the site and to accord with Policy WMP25 of the East Sussex, South Downs and Brighton & Hove Waste and Minerals Plan 2013.

7.      Before the processing of any waste takes place outside the buildings the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 65.

The Planning Committee paused the meeting after consideration of this item, and reconvened as agents for the South Downs National Parks Authority.

Report by the Head of Planning and Environment

66.1     The Committee, acting as agents for the South Downs National Parks Authority (SDNPA), considered a report by the Head of Planning and Environment on behalf of the Director of Planning of the SDNPA, together with a proposed amendment to Condition 7 which was circulated, to accord with Condition 7 of planning reference LW/767/CM (Agenda item 7 – see minute 65). 

66.2     Members have considered the report and amended Condition 7 and agree with the conclusion and reasons for recommendation as set out in paragraph 9 of the report.

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

1.         The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following plans:

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

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

Reason:  To comply with the provisions of Section 91 (1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).

3.         The use hereby permitted shall not be carried out other than between the hours of 06.30 and 17.30 on Mondays to Fridays inclusive and between the hours of 06.30 and 13.00 on Saturdays and at no time on Sundays, Public and Bank Holidays, except for works of essential maintenance or which are to respond to an emergency.

Reason: To safeguard the amenities of the occupiers of properties in the vicinity of the site and to accord with Policy WMP25 of the East Sussex, South Downs and Brighton & Hove Waste and Minerals Plan 2013.

4.         Notwithstanding the terms of Condition 3, no plant or equipment required for processing waste materials outside the buildings shall be used except between the hours of 08.00 and 16.00 on Mondays to Fridays inclusive and between the hours of 08.00 and 12.00 on Saturdays, and, at no time on Sundays, Public and Bank Holidays.

Reason: To safeguard the amenities of occupiers of nearby properties and to accord with Policy WMP25 of the East Sussex, South Downs and Brighton & Hove Waste and Minerals Plan 2013.

5.         The noise management practices set out at Table 5 at Part 6 of the Environmental Noise Impact Assessment Technical Report (Doc. ref. 23434 R1) by Sound Solution Consultants, dated 10th December 2015, shall be implemented in full during the permitted hours of operation.

Reason: To safeguard the amenities of occupiers of nearby properties and to accord with Policy WMP25 of the East Sussex, South Downs and Brighton & Hove Waste and Minerals Plan 2013.

6.         The rating level of noise from the site shall not exceed 53 dBLAeq, 1hr at any time when measured  ...  view the full minutes text for item 66.