Agenda item - BH2024/01873 - Studio Workshop at Rear 49 Elm Drive, Hove - Householder Planning Consent

1.         The Planning Manager introduced the application to the committee.

Answers to Committee Member Questions

2.         Councillor Robinson was informed that the development was already approved and the application before the committee today did not increase the property but sought minor amendments.

3.         Councillor Shanks was informed that the applicant had made changes that were not approved, however, they were not considered to be more harmful.

Debate

4.         Councillor Lyons considered the changes to be reasonable as they were set back from the road and of a good design. The councillor supported the application.

5.         Councillor Winder considered they had no choice but to approve the application, and they were concerned that more changes may be made in the future.

6.         The Planning Manager assured the Members that they did not have to approve the application because it was retrospective, they could propose a refusal.

7.         Councillor Robinson considered the neighbours would not be happy; however, it was good to get more housing. The councillor supported the application.

8.         Councillor Earthey considered the applicant may make further changes; however, they supported the application.

9.         Councillor Galvin considered the applicant had complied with the planning officers.

10.      Councillor Loughran suggested the applicant should be careful and comply with the officer’s recommendations. The councillor supported the application.

Vote

11.      A vote was taken, and the committee agreed unanimously to grant planning permission.

12.      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.