Business extension at 12 Beeching Road, Bexhill-on-Sea

“RR/2026/0349/FULL 7.3 In addition, the proposal seeks to create a new area of green space to the roadside boundary, including planting for one new tree. This would further enhance the street scene.”

“It is noted that there is a public car park on Beeching Close immediately to the west of the site as well as the Wainwright Road car park, which is a five- minute walk from the site. As such it is not considered that the loss of one parking space would cause any highways or parking issues.”

“The proposal supports the expansion of an established local business. The extension is considered of an acceptable scale and design for the industrial character of the area and the existing buildings on the site. In addition, there is not considered to be any harmful highway impact arising from the development. The application is therefore recommended for approval.”

“The proposal would have a net loss of parking space, going from nine to eight spaces. Three of the proposed replacement parking spaces would be positioned between the two buildings (Nos. 12 and 14). It is acknowledged that manoeuvring into and out of these spaces would be awkward, however as the vehicle manoeuvre would be within the application site, there would be no increased risk to wider highway users.”

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

“Councillor Grohne moved the motion to GRANT (Full Planning Permission), subject to the planning conditions outlined below and this was seconded by Councillor Mier. The motion was declared CARRIED (8 for / unanimous).”

“5 1. The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. Reason: In accordance with section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended by section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004).”

“The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall be as described within the application, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.”