Alpaca field shelter at Field east of Jenners Lane, Hastings

“The field is located to the east of Jenners Lane, (an unmade track off Winchelsea Lane), opposite Dingle Cottage. The field is enclosed by timber and wire stock fencing with timber gates. There is substantial tree and thicket cover all around the perimeter of the field. There is an existing field shelter in the northwest corner of the field, and a storage shed on the western boundary of the field, both associated with the use of the field for grazing Alpacas.”

“The shelter would be enclosed on three sides, with timber cladding and a corrugated roof, and sat on timber sleepers to avoid the need for foundations. It would have a hipped roof with gables on either side, and an overhang across the front elevation. It would have a footprint of 23.8sqm (7m x 3.4m) and would be 2.8m at the highest point of the roof ridge.”

“Application No.HS/FA/21/00202 Description Erection of storage shed to accommodate machinery associated with the management of the field. DecisionPermission with conditionson29/04/21 National and local policies Hastings Local Plan – Planning Strategy 2014 Policy FA5 - Strategic Policy for Eastern Area Policy SC1 - Overall Strategy for Managing Change in a Sustainable Way Policy EN3 – Nature Conservation and Improvement of Biodiversity Policy EN7 - Conservation and Enhancement…”

“Consultation comments HBC Arboricultural Officer -No objection subject to conditions HBC Ecology Officer –Have not provided comments High Weald National Landscape -Have not provided comments 4. Representations In respect of this application a site notice was displayed at the field boundary on Jenners Lane. 2 letters of objection werereceived from the same property.”

“Councillor Marlow-Eastwood sought clarification of whether the proposal would be visible from Jenners Lane. [name withheld] advised that whilst there would be limited views of the proposal, as dense thicket hedging obscured the view, other than from glimpsed sightings from the field gates.”

“Members debated the proposal. Councillor Marlow-Eastwood was concerned that the hedging could become thinner during the winter months, making the proposal more visible from the lane. Councillor Warne countered that she was familiar with the lane and had observed that the trees and hedging obscured the view, which was in keeping with the area.”

“With approval of the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation having been proposed by Councillor Warne, seconded by Councillor Lawrence, the Chair called upon the Committee to vote and it was…”

“To Grant Full Planning Permission subject to conditions set out in the Officer’s report.”