Two detached homes at 56 Beverington Road, Eastbourne

What was proposed

The application sought to demolish two garages and build two detached three-bedroom chalet-style homes with access, parking, landscaping and storage.

“The application site comprises land associated with Nos. 56 and 58 Beverington Road, located within the defined built-up area of Eastbourne. The site currently contains two detached single-storey bungalows, each served by detached garages positioned within the substantial gap between the dwellings. Beverington Road is characterised by a varied residential townscape consisting of bungalows, chalet bungalows and two-storey detached and semi-detached dwellings.”

“Proposed Development 4.1 The application seeks full planning permission for the redevelopment of land located between Nos. 56 and 58 Beverington Road, Eastbourne. The site currently accommodates two detached bungalows with detached garages positioned between them.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The site contained two bungalows and garages within a varied residential street, with rising ground and mature protected trees to the rear.

“To the rear of the site, outside of the red line boundary, lies a substantial area of mature vegetation which forms an established landscape buffer between Beverington Road and neighbouring land beyond. This area contains a number of mature trees, several of which are protected by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO). The trees make a positive contribution to local visual amenity and provide an attractive wooded backdrop to the site.”

Officer report

Planning history

No relevant planning history was identified for the site.

“Relevant Planning History: No relevant planning history.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

Consultations with the county ecologist, county archaeologist and arboriculture officer remained outstanding when the report was prepared.

“Consultations: County Ecology: Outstanding at the time of writing this report.”

“Arboriculture Officer: Outstanding at the time of writing this report.”

Officer report

Objections from neighbours

Six comments raised objections about parking, highway safety, noise, density, character, overbearing effects, drainage, outbuildings and private amenity space.

“Letters have been sent to all registered properties adjoining the application site; • A site notice has been displayed in the vicinity of the application site. 6 comments (a total of 9 with 4 submitted by the same person) have been received following public notification regarding the application, which raise objection on the following material planning considerations:”

“Parking • Highway Safety • Noise from vehicular movement • Density • Out of character • Overbearing • Drainage • Use of the outbuilding • No meaningful private amenity space.”

Officer report

Who spoke

A neighbour spoke against the application, an agent’s speech was read in support, and the ward councillor spoke against it.

The committee debate

A motion to approve under the officer recommendation was not seconded, while a refusal proposal cited amenity and character.

“A proposal to approve the application in line with the Officer’s recommendation as set out in the report and the Addendum was moved by Councillor Parker, but was not seconded and the proposal was lost. Councillor Ewbank put forward a proposal to refuse the application on grounds of amenity and character and to delegate the Head of Development Management to determine the wording for the reasons for refusal.”

Minutes