Agenda item - BH2025/02114 - 3 Ridgewood Avenue, Saltdean - Householder Planning Consent

1.    The case officer introduced the application to the committee.

Answers to Committee Member Questions

2.    Councillor Parrott was informed that the dwelling would be one property with a roof dormer. Planning permission would be required to divide the house into two dwellings.

3.    Councillor Pickett was informed that the trees to the rear formed part of the protection plan which would be submitted by condition. It was noted that a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) was not needed.

4.    The Head of Planning stated that the trees would be protected by condition but not by a TPO or were worthy of TPO protection.

5.    Councillor Robinson was informed that the property was considered comparable to others in the area, the land is overlooked by neighbours and boundary fencing will be erected without the need for planning permission. The proposals are not considered to have a significant impact on the neighbouring properties.

6.    Councillor Earthey was informed that the neighbouring property at no.91 was refused planning permission but allowed at appeal.

Debate

7.    Councillor Earthey declared the property was in their ward and noted that the dwelling was in a decrepit state. A refurbishment of the dwelling was better than leaving the house to decay. The councillor supported the application.

8.    Councillor Sheard noted the plot was overgrown and has not been used to its full potential. The councillor considered the proposals should be built.

9.    Councillor Robinson considered it was better to convert the dwelling into a good home.

10. Councillor Cattell considered the property a sad little house and the proposals are good. The dwelling, at the end of the road, needs converting. The councillor supported the application.

11. Councillor Pickett liked the house and noted the proximity of the neighbours; however, the plans are very good. The councillor supported the application.

12. Councillor Thomson supported the application.

Vote

13. A vote was held, and the committee agreed unanimously to grant planning permission.

14. 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.