Temporary bar facility at Sussex County Cricket Ground, Hove

“Planning permission is sought for the erection of a container building for use a bar facility serving food and beverages on match and event days. The proposed bar would be located to the east of the site, located between other facilities. The applicant has indicated the proposal would be temporary, for approximately 5 years.”

“BH2024/00904 Reserved Matters application pursuant to Phases 3 and 4 of outline approval BH2023/02914 (original permission BH2019/02948) for approval of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale relating to provision of two stands of permanent seating to replace informal seating areas, improvements to spectator hospitality facilities and demolition of existing hospitality area and construction of new stand. Approved July 2024”

“BH2019/02948 Hybrid Planning Application comprising: (Phase 1) Full Planning application for the demolition of existing public house, single dwellinghouse & single storey commercial building and the construction of a 9-storey (over basement) mixed use building comprising re-provision of public house/restaurant (A3/A4), 37no.”

“Design and appearance 9.6. The application proposes the installation of a temporary bar facility which comprises a single storey metal container which will have a black finish. The proposal would have a somewhat plain and functional appearance, however, this is considered acceptable given the temporary nature of the development.”

“The principle of the development is acceptable and it would support an existing sporting facility/event space, in accordance with policy. The temporary nature and appearance of the proposal mean it would not be suitable for a permanent permission and temporary permission for 5 years is recommended, and this would be in line with the longer-term phased development proposed for the site.”

“Environmental Health No objection subject to condition…”

“Sussex Police Comment The applicant is encouraged to consult the licensing team at Sussex Police.”

“Five (5) letters of representation have been received objecting to the proposals on the following grounds: • Increase in footfall to the locality • Proposals will intensify noise levels in the cricket ground • There are already 2 pubs on the site • Associated activities to the bar would be disruptive • Increase in food odours from hot food • Decrease in property value • Additional parking issues • Too close to boundary and neighbouring properties…”

“The temporary bar facility building hereby permitted shall be permanently removed from the site prior to the 1 st June 2031. Reason: The bar facility hereby approved is temporary in nature, and is not considered suitable as a permanent form of development in terms of visual appearance, in compliance with policies CP12 and DM18 of the Brighton & Hove City Plan.”

“OFFRPT 4. The bar facility hereby permitted shall only be in use on match and event days unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To minimise the impact on neighbouring residents, as the temporary nature of the proposal is considered acceptable on a limited, seasonal basis to support the use of the club for matches and events, to comply with policy DM20 and DM40 of the Brighton & Hove City Plan Part 2.”

“This application was not called for discussion. The officer recommendation was therefore taken as having been agreed unanimously.”

“That the Committee has taken into consideration and agrees with the reasons for the recommendation set out below and resolves to GRANT planning permission subject to the following Conditions and Informatives:”

“Informatives: 1. In accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework and Policy SS1 of the Brighton & Hove City Plan Part One the approach to making a decision on this planning application has been to apply the presumption in favour of sustainable development. The Local Planning Authority seeks to approve planning applications which are for sustainable development where possible.”