Small infill extension at Crossways, Fairlight, Hastings

“RR/2025/1481/P 7.4.2 This site is not within 50m of the cliff face. The proposal is for a small infill extension at the front of the property where there is an area of lawned garden with Lleylandii trees around the boundary. To the northern corner of the plot to the front of the garage is a permeable shingled area for parking.”

“Due to the size of the proposed extension it is considered that in the context of the size of the dwelling, plot and permeable space there is no cause for concern as the development is unlikely to have any significant increase to the surface water run-off as there would be limited increase in impermeable area which would be surrounded by existing garden land and a permeable parking area.”

“Great Crested Newts (GCN): The site is identified as being within a White impact zone for GCNs. This zone is an area of low habitat suitability and low probability of GCN presence. It is therefore considered that the proposal is unlikely to impact GCNs and/or their habitat. However, should GCN be found at any stage of the development works, then all works should cease, and Natural England should be contacted directly for advice.”

“National guidance states that plans and decisions should apply a presumption in favour of sustainable development. This means approving development proposals that accord with an up-to-date Development Plan without delay or where there are no relevant development plan policies, or the policies which are most important for determining the application are out-of-date, granting permission unless the National Planning Policy Framework provides a clear reason for refusing the…”

“In this instance, taking account of the above, the proposal complies with Development Plan policies, and therefore planning permission should be granted.”

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

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

“The motion was declared CARRIED (7 for / unanimous).”

“DECISION: GRANT (FULL PLANNING PERMISSION)”

“The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.”

“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. Reason: In the interest of visual amenity and in accordance with Policy OSS4 (iii) of the Rother Local Plan Core Strategy and Policy DHG9(ii) of the Rother Development and Site Allocations Plan.”