Agenda item - BH2016/02850 - 2 Montefiore Road, Hove - Full Planning

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

Questions

2.    Councillor Hugh-Jones was informed that the new trees would be birch trees as agreed by the Arboricultural officer. Any replacement trees would need to be agreed by the Arboricultural officer. The development would have an impact on the amenities of the neighbouring block of flats by way of loss of light to side windows, however these are not the main light source for the rooms affected. The overshadowing and loss of daylight are considered acceptable for the single dwelling to the rear of the block of flats. Loss of privacy is also deemed acceptable given the local context. The development will be 11.5m from Russell House.

3.    Councillor Shanks was informed that the hospital did not attract CIL as hospitals, private or public, are not included in the charging schedule.

4.    Councillor Childs was informed that the development will create an extra 19 additional jobs.

Vote

5.    A vote was taken, and the committee voted unanimously that planning permission be granted.

6.    RESOLVED: That the committee has taken into consideration and agrees with the reasons for the recommendation set out in the report and resolves to be MINDED TO GRANT planning permission subject to a s106 agreement on the Heads of Terms set out in the report and the Conditions and Informatives as set out in the report, SAVE THAT should the s106 Planning Obligation not be completed on or before 27 October 2021 the Head of Planning is hereby authorised to refuse planning permission for the reasons set out in section 12 of the report.