Temporary food kiosk at West Hill Cafe, Hastings

“Constraints ·Grade I Hastings Castle ·Grade II West Hill lift ·Scheduled Monument: Hastings Castle, the Collegiate ·of St Mary and the Ladies’ Parlour ·Old town Conservation Area ·West Hill Historic parks and gardens ·Archaeological notification area - Hastings historic core ·Local wildlife site (Castle Hill) ·Great crested newts district licensing impact risk zone - ·red and amber ·Great crested newts district licensing pond 250m buffer 2.”

“The proposed public benefits should be weighed against the harm to the significance of the heritage assets. In this case the proposed kiosk would re-establish hospitality at the entrance to Hastings Castle and provide facilities on the West Hill for the use and enjoyment of the local community and boost tourism to the area which is supported by policy E4 and CQ1.”

“The proposed development would result in a temporary less than substantial harm to heritage assets. This when weighed against the public benefits which include to the provision of tourist facilities and the enhancement of the user experience of the West Hill, West Hill lift and creating an improved hospitality offer near to Hastings Castle, as well as creating a social space for residents, would outweigh the temporary harm (3 years) to heritage assets.”

“Paragraph 214 of the NPPF states that where a proposed development will lead to substantial harm to (or total loss of significance of) a designated heritage asset, local planning authorities should refuse consent, unless it can be demonstrated that the substantial harm or total loss is necessary to achieve substantial public benefits that outweigh that harm or loss, or all of the following apply: a) the nature of the heritage asset prevents all reasonable uses of the site;…”

“Conservation Officer –Less than substantial harm HBC Parks and Open Space Officer –No objection Environmental Health -No objection ESCC Archaeology -No objection Historic England -No objection Waste services – No objection 4. Representations In respect of this application a site notice was displayed in three prominent locations nearby the site and an advert was placed in the local paper.”

“Letters of objection received raised the following concerns: ·Unattractive design ·Noise and disturbance from music ·Litter not accounted for ·Lack of public toilets ·Noise from power generation ·Litter from picnics and alcohol sales ·Noise from public ·Antisocial behaviour ·Scale of kiosk and seating too large ·Late hours of alcohol sale ·Impact upon views ·Proximity to residential area ·Light pollution ·Contravenes National and Local Plan policy ·Scale, form and massing…”

“Commitment to being sensitive to residential amenity ·Improve waste management nearby the site ·Accessible for nearby residents ·Makes good use of the view ·Cultural value ·Good for local economy ·Meets demand for food options on the West Hill General Comments raised the following: ·Relieved that no music proposed ·Unattractive design 5.”

“The development hereby permitted shall be for a limited period expiring 5 years from the date of this permission and shall be used only as class E(b).”

“At no time during the lifetime of the development shall the amplified music be…”

“Please note that the applicant should consider providing moveable security screening for the waste storage to the rear of the kiosk in order to prevent antisocial behaviour and in the interests of ensuring that the area does not have an unsightly character and appearance outside of operation hours.”

“Please note that the applicant should consider using anti-graffiti paint for the approved development in order to maintain its character and appearance.”