York stone pillar and signage at Roadways and footpaths at Pelham Crescent, Hastings

What was proposed

The application sought approval of materials for the York stone pillar and signage required by Condition 6.

“By 1881 Gothic fronts had been added to two bays of the façade. C20 and early C21 individual shops disguise the façade and internal plan of the southern arcade. Proposed development The application proposes the discharge of condition 6 (materials) of Planning Permission HS/FA/21/00994 (Removal of the existing road surface and substrate in Pelham Crescent down to the sandstone structural vaults below.”

“Condition 6 states: Prior to the installation of the approved York stone pillar and signage, full details of the York stone pillar and signage shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. All works shall thereafter be completed in accordance with the approved designs / details. The application is supported by the following documents: ·Covering letter. ·1610AL(0-)08A.”

Officer report

The site and its setting

The site is at Pelham Crescent, within the Old Town Conservation Area and a group of Grade II* listed heritage assets.

“Pelham Arcade is a highly significant designated heritage asset and because of its derelict condition it is on the Historic England's 'Heritage at Risk' Register. The Crescent was designed as an architectural centre piece in the original development of Hastings hence the Grade II* listing. The site falls within the Old Town Conservation Area and the group makes a positive contribution to its character and appearance.”

Officer report

Who spoke

A planning officer presented the application, and Councillor Webb did not speak or vote because he had not attended the full presentation.

Members’ consideration

Members asked no questions, and the application was proposed and seconded for approval without debate.

“There being no questions from Members, approval of the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation was proposed by Councillor Marlow-Eastwood and duly seconded by Councillor Warne, there being no debate, the Chair called upon the Committee to vote and it was…”

Minutes

The committee vote

The committee voted unanimously to approve the discharge of Condition 6.

“RESOLVED (unanimously): To APPROVE the discharge of Condition 6 (materials) of planning permission HS/FA/21/00994.”

Minutes