Agenda item - BH2024/00904 - Sussex County Cricket Ground, Eaton Road, Hove - Reserved Matters

1.    The Planning Team Leader introduced the application to the committee.

2.    There were no questions from the committee Members.

Debate

3.    Councillor Earthey considered the existing cricket ground to be good and this scheme would only make it better. It was noted there was no traffic increase.

4.    Councillor Theobald considered the disabled access to be good as were the hospitality arrangements. The ground was an asset to the city.

5.    Councillor Cattell noted there had been lots of work at the ground and hoped this was the last phase. The councillor considered the development to be great and noted that neighbouring residents had free entry to the club. The ground was a good asset to the city. The councillor supported the application.

6.    Councillor Shanks noted there would be more seating and less standing. The councillor supported the application.

7.    Councillor Galvin stated that it was great to see the improvements.

8.    Councillor Sheard considered that The Albion football club could overshadow the cricket club at times, and hoped this would improve the cricket clubs standing. The councillor supported the application.

9.    Councillor Allen welcomed the improvements. The councillor considered it a great development and supported the application.

Vote

10. A vote was taken, and the committee agreed the officer recommendations unanimously.

11. RESOLVED: That the Committee has taken into consideration and agrees with the reasons for the recommendation set out in the report and resolves to GRANT planning permission subject to the Conditions and Informatives in the report.