Vehicle repair workshop at 1 Beeching Road, Bexhill

“The Planning Officer clarified that the proposal description described should read: “Construction of a workshop area for car and van repairs and general maintenance (Use Class B2), rather than “caravan” as stated in the report.”

“This application was presented to the Planning Committee as it was located on Council owned land.”

“RR/2025/1592/P 7.3.3 There are no extraction units or external plant equipment proposed as part of the development. It is confirmed by the Applicant that the workshop would consist of a vehicle lift solely to inspect the underside of vehicles. Noise associated with the development would be limited to intermittent tool use contained within the building which is an existing characteristic of the site.”

“Having regard to the nature of the workshop use, which is in keeping with the existing use of the site (Use Class B2) and given the absence of significant noise generating activities, it is not considered that the proposal would result in an unacceptable impact on the amenities of nearby residential properties in terms of noise.”

“It is not considered that the proposal would have a harmful impact on the character or appearance of the area or on the amenities of neighbouring properties. The proposal complies with relevant Development Plan policies and therefore planning permission is recommended for approval subject to conditions.”

“RECOMMENDATION: GRANT (FULL PLANNING PERMISSION)”

“The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: Existing/Proposed Floor Plans, Elevations & Site Plans - 25.704/01, dated August 25 Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.”

“No plant, with the exception of the vehicle lift, whether externally located or which vents externally, including but not limited to extraction units or air source heat plant, shall be provided, installed or operated within/on the building hereby approved without a further planning permission from the Local Planning Authority.”

“The Planning Committee was supportive of the officer’s recommendation, subject to conditions as outlined below.”

“Councillor Stanger moved the motion to GRANT (Full Planning Permission) subject to conditions and this was seconded by Councillor Gray.”

“The motion was declared CARRIED (8 for / unanimous)”

“DECISION: GRANT (FULL PLANNING PERMISSION)”

“NATIONAL PLANNING POLICY FRAMEWORK: In accordance with Paragraph 39 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024), the Council has worked in a positive and pro-active way and has granted planning permission subject to conditions.”