Agenda item - BH2025/00387 - 182 Old Shoreham Road, Hove - Full Planning

1.    The Planning Manager introduced the application to the committee. Maria Seale informed the committee that a further representation had been received, however, the matters covered have already been addressed in the report.

Answers to committee Member questions

2.    Councillor Robinson was informed by the highways officer that a review of the site could be undertaken if problems occur.

3.    Councillor Theobald was informed that the car park was for all the stores at the retail park. The application would not attract s106 or CIL payments. The applicant confirmed the existing mezzanine floor would be removed as it was not required, and toilets would be provided for customers.

4.    Councillor Earthey was informed that the planning committee could only consider the application and not the potential traffic issues that may arise, as no change of use was occurring. It was noted that the store opening hours would not be 24hrs and would be restricted as per the Committee report.

5.    Councillor Nann was informed by the Highways officer that the Local Highway Authority would monitor the impact of the store if required.

6.    Councillor Robinson was informed that the application did not require a traffic assessment as the use of the site stays the same.

7.    Councillor Shanks was informed that there are no limits on the number of supermarkets in the city as competition is not a consideration, but that policy sought to control their location (when permission is required for their use).

Debate

8.    Councillor Cattell considered the scheme was basically a change to the shop frontage, and the proposals were a huge improvement.

9.    Councillor Nann considered the existing building looked bleak and the proposed works look good. The councillor supported the application.

10. Councillor Theobald welcomed the development and the considered the design to be good with extra glazing. The proposals were also considered good for jobs. The councillor supported the application.

11. Councillor Robinson considered the proposals to be an improvement to the area and the new glazing will be good. The councillor supported the application.

12. Councillor Winder considered the existing building to be shabby and the proposals to be an improvement. The councillor supported the application.

13. Councillor Earthey supported the application.

Vote

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

15. 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.