Recycling-site pumphouse at BHCC Household Waste Recycling Site Modbury Way, Hove

The pumphouse and trees

The pumphouse would be used only in an emergency, tested weekly, soundproofed, and placed away from homes; trees would remain with further planting.

“Councillor Robinson was informed that the pumphouse would only be used in an emergency and would be tested weekly in office hours. It was noted there was a condition to soundproof the pumphouse.”

“Councillor Pickett was informed that the trees were to remain, and there would be further planting.”

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Concerns raised

Representations highlighted smells, while members were told the access road prevented moving the pumphouse and the smells were not a planning matter.

“Councillor Earthey was informed that the representations highlighting smells were not a planning matter and the position of an access road, meant the proposed location of the pumphouse could not be altered.”

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Who addressed the committee

The ward councillor could not attend, and the agent therefore could not address the committee.

Members’ views

Members supported the application, noting that most objections did not concern it, fires had occurred at other recycling centres, and nearby houses were not too close.

“Councillor Sheard noted the majority of objections did not relate to the application before the committee. The councillor supported the application.”

“Councillor Cattell noted there had been fires at other recycling centres and it was good to have the pump house at this site. The councillor supported the application.”

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The decision

The committee unanimously granted planning permission, subject to the conditions and informatives in the report.

“A vote was held, and the committee agreed unanimously to grant planning permission.”

“RESOLVED: That the Committee has taken into consideration and agrees with the reasons for the recommendation set out in the report and resolves to GRANT planning permission subject to the Conditions and Informatives in the report.”

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