Nursery capacity increase at 89 Holland Road, Hove

Residents’ concerns

A ward councillor raised concerns about increased bulk and massing, noise, litter, parking and congestion at drop-off and pick-up times.

“Ward Councillor O’Quinn stated they were speaking on behalf of local residents, and they considered 38% increase in bulk and massing was not modest. Objections relate to noise, from students and parents, littering and parking. The level of noise is considered excessive. Complaints have been made, but to no avail. Significant issues arise at drop off and pick up times, with major congestion. Hove junior school is nearby and that has a knock-on effect.”

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Who spoke

The ward councillor spoke for local residents, while the agent supported the nursery increase and cited demand, woodland play space and sustainable transport.

Members’ discussion

Members discussed transport, building size, noise, nursery demand and neighbour relations, with several supporting the application.

“Councillor Sheard considered that if the transport team were content, then they would be also. The small building was a concern, however, there was no reason to refuse the application.”

“Councillor Robinson considered the applicant had listened to the case officer and there was a need for nursery places in the city. There was no reason to refuse the application, therefore, the councillor supported the application.”

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The vote

The committee unanimously agreed to grant planning permission, and one councillor did not take part in the decision or vote.

“A vote was held, and the committee unanimously agreed to grant planning permission. (Councillor Theobald took no part in the decision-making process or the vote).”

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The decision

Planning permission was granted subject to the conditions and informatives in the report.

“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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