Agenda and minutes

To approve as correct the minutes of the meeting held on 19 February 2019

(Note: If any Member wishes to propose an amendment to the minutes they should submit this in writing to committeeservices@horsham.gov.uk at least 24 hours before the meeting.  Where applicable, the audio recording of the meeting will be checked to ensure the accuracy of the proposed amendment.)

The minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 19 February were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

To receive any declarations of interest from Members of the Committee

There were no declarations of interest.

To receive any announcements from the Chairman of the Committee or the Chief Executive

There were no announcements.

The list of appeals lodged, appeals in progress and appeal decisions, as circulated, was noted.

Ward: Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead

Applicant: c/o Agent

The Head of Development reported that this application sought permission for 20 dwellings.  The application included a new highway access off the A281, on site roads, parking, and footpaths, a Sustainable Urban Drainage System (SuDS) with attenuation basin, and soft and hard landscaping. The dwellings would be set back from the site boundaries. The proposed housing mix comprised: three 2-bedroom; nine 3-bedroom; six 4-bedroom; and two 5-bedroom dwellings.  Seven units would be affordable housing.

It was an undeveloped field outside the built-up area of Shermanbury. Partridge Green lay approximately 1,600 metres to the east.  There were a number of Grade II Listed Buildings in the vicinity.  The application site was included in the Wineham & Shermanbury Neighbourhood Plan for up to 20 dwellings. 

An addendum to the report advised that following further negotiations the applicant had agreed to highway infrastructure improvements, including regulatory signage along Brighton Road, upgrade of north bound bus stop, and a contribution towards improved footway and crossing to link the site to Partridge Green Road. The recommendation was amended to reflect the need to secure the infrastructure improvements through the legal agreement.

The Parish Council objected to the application.  Thirteen objections and one letter of comment had been received. One member of the public spoke in objection to the application and the applicant’s agent addressed the Committee in support of the proposal. A representative of the Parish Council spoke in objection to the application.

Members considered the officer’s planning assessment which indicated that the key issues for consideration in determining the proposal were:  the principle of development; affordable housing and dwelling mix; impact on the character and visual amenity of the locality; amenity of neighbouring and future occupiers; heritage impacts; sustainability of the site; ecology; and highways issues including access and pedestrian safety.

Members welcomed the additional footpath and considered the density of the proposal to be appropriate for the site. It was noted that the copse to the south west of the site would be retained. Condition 19 required onsite trees to be protected in line with the arboricultural recommendations.  The Head of Development recommended that Condition 19 be amended to explicitly state the requirement to retain the existing trees for a minimum of 5 years, the maximum allowed for trees without a TPO.   

RESOLVED

(i)      That a legal agreement be entered into to secure the provision of on-site affordable housing and highway infrastructure improvements.

 (ii)    That on completion of (i) above, planning application DC/18/2514 be determined by the Head of Development with a view to granting permission, in consultation with the Local Members. 

(iii)     During determination of the item, Condition 19 be amended to include a requirement to retain the existing trees on site for a minimum of 5 years, in line with the Arboricultural Report.

(iii)     In the event that the legal agreement is not completed within three months of the decision of this committee, the Director of Place be authorised to refuse permission on the  ...  view the full minutes text for item PCS/83

Ward: Pulborough & Coldwaltham

Applicant: Ms Donna Hawes

The Head of Development reported that this application sought permission for the conversion of an attached garage into habitable living space. Front and rear roof lights and a rear window were proposed.  Planning permission was required because Permitted Development Rights for external alterations had been removed from the original planning permission. The attached single garage linked to the attached garage of 8 Allfreys Wharf. 

The application site was located within the built-up area of Pulborough in a cul-de-sac of eight dwellings off Lower Street.  The property provided accommodation for four vulnerable persons and a live-in carer to assist with healthcare, household chores and cooking. The proposed additional bedroom would allow for a sixth occupant.

The consultation response from the Highway Authority, as contained within the report, was considered by the Committee.  The Parish Council objected to the application.  There had been eleven public consultation responses objecting to the proposal.    

Members considered the officer’s planning assessment which indicated that the key issues for consideration in determining the proposal were:  the principle of development; character, design and appearance; neighbouring amenity; and highways and parking.

RESOLVED

That planning application DC/18/2589 be granted subject to the conditions as reported.