Self-build family home at 44 Pevensey Road, St Leonards-on-Sea

What was proposed

The application proposed a new three-storey, four-floor self-build home with parking, access, storage and landscaping.

“AGENDA ITEM NO:4 (c) Report to: PLANNING COMMITTEE Date of Meeting: July 2025 Report from: Planning Services Manager Application address:44 Pevensey Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0LS Proposal:Construction of new self-build dwelling, creation of vehicle parking and access facilities, refuse and cycle storage facilities and associated hard and soft landscaping works (Amended description) Application No:HS/FA/24/00635 Recommendation:Grant Full Planning Permission Ward:MAZE…”

“The application constitutes an amendment to and resubmission of an earlier application which was refused under application ref: HS/FA/23/00328 The application is supported by the following documents: -Existing and proposed plans -Preliminary Ecological Appraisal prepared byThe Mayhew Consultancy Ltd -Drainage & SUDs Strategy report prepared by RSPD -Drainage Technical Note prepared by RSPD -Heritage Statement prepared by Greenhayes Planning Ltd -Planning, Design and Access…”

Officer report

Officers’ recommendation

Officers recommended approval because the amended design was acceptable, the site was suitable for housing, and housing benefits outweighed limited harm.

“The principle of allowing residential development in this area is considered to acceptable, subject to the proposal meeting the requirements of the other Local Plan policies, as discussed further below. -5-Year Housing Land Supply The Government identified need for additional housing in Hastings is 712 dwellings per annum. The current 5-year requirement is 3,560 (712 x 5).”

“As a consequence, the development proposal goes against the general development pattern and spacing pattern in the area and it will appear overly cramped in the site context, contrary to aims and objectives of policy DM1 of the Hastings Development Management Plan 2015.’ When compared to the previously refused scheme, the design of the proposed dwelling has been amended in order to improve the relationship with the existing property at 44 Pevensey Road through a reduction in…”

Officer report

What was said at committee

The Senior Planning Officer presented the proposal, answered a question about neighbouring windows, and members were shown plans and photographs.

Members’ discussion

Councillors said the applicant had worked hard to fit the proposal into the area and acknowledged the Conservation Officer’s work.

“The Councillors commented on how the applicant had worked hard to ensure the planning application fitted in within the area. They also acknowledged the work done by the Conservation Officer in relation to this application. Councillor Rogers proposed approval of the application, seconded by Councillor Whitehill RESOLVED (Unanimously)”

Minutes

The decision

Full planning permission was granted subject to conditions covering plans, drainage, landscaping, construction, parking, biodiversity, privacy and conservation details.

“The hard landscaping works shall be carried out prior to the occupation of the development in accordance with the approved site plan ref:139/SP230C. Prior to the commencement of the hard landscaping works, the full details of the external finishing materials shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.”

“No soft landscaping works shall be carried out within the site until the further details of the soft landscaping works as shown on the approved site plan ref:139/SP230C have been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. The soft landscaping scheme shall include indications of all existing trees and hedgerows on the land including details of those to be retained, together with measures for their protection during the course of development.”

Minutes