Motor vehicle workshop at East Sussex College Hastings

“HS/FA/25/00338 Part-retrospective application for erection of a single-storey motor vehicle workshop with associated external vehicle parking, involving the creation of external social and amenity area for students; access will be facilitated by the existing vehicular access off Parker Road, along with retention of modular classroom, shipping containers and resultant parking layout (amended description). East Sussex College Hastings Parker Road Hastings TN34 3SU”

“AGENDA ITEM NO:5 (c) Report to: PLANNING COMMITTEE Date of Meeting: December 2025 Report from: Planning Services Manager Application address:East Sussex College Hastings, Parker Road, Hastings, TN34 3SU Proposal:Part-retrospective application for erection of a single-storey motor vehicle workshop with associated external vehicle parking, involving the creation of external social and amenity area for students; access will be facilitated by the existing vehicular access off…”

“Site and surrounding area The application site relates to East Sussex College, Parker Road, located on the eastern side of Parker Road, the southern side of Firtree Road, the northern side of Ore Valley Road, with its main access through Turing Way, a short road linking the college with Ore Valley Road. A secondary access which is not for public use is situated off Parker Road. Immediately to the east of the site is an electricity generating station.”

“Proposed development The proposal is part-retrospective, with the proposed elements driven by the Hastings Town Deal initiative to create a Green Centre for Excellence. This part of the proposal involves the erection of a single-storey motor vehicle workshop on the part of the site currently occupied by a MUGA.”

“Vehicle Workshop Height (from ground level to lowest point of top of mono-pitched roof):5.2m Height (from ground level to highest point of top of mono-pitched roof): 6.5m Width: 29m Depth: 17m Modular Classroom (Pre-fabricated Height (Tallest point from ground level): 3.6m Width: 8m Depth: 6m Distance from nearest boundary (south): 26m Shipping Containers (2 no.”

“DescriptionDischarge of condition 3 (soft landscaping) of planning permission HS/FA/06/00922 DecisionPermission with conditions on 30/03/11 Application No.HS/CD/10/00698 DescriptionDischarge of Conditions pursuant to planning permission HS/FA/07/00878 DecisionPart Granted - Part Refused on 27/02/12 Application No.HS/FA/12/00417 Description Erection of a new detached single storey unit to accommodate a Motor Vehicle Workshop for delivery of FE College curriculum.”

“However, Milvum Engineering Ltd. believe that this in-principle matter can be mitigated through the imposition of 2 no. conditions that require the submission of a slope stability assessment and that any mitigation measures should be implemented prior to construction of the vehicle workshop. These have been imposed as conditions 4 and 5. With the conditions in place, it is considered that the risk to land stability has been mitigated.”

“The site is located within 25m of a medium pressure pipeline. SGN and UKPN consulted and standing information was provided, advising the applicant on the location of gas pipes and other underground utility infrastructure. Conclusion In conclusion, the proposal is in accordance with all national and local planning policies and is recommended for approval, subject to conditions.”

“UKPN - Information provided ·SGN - Information provided The NPPG advises that ‘Local planning authorities are expected to determine applications for planning permission, within a time period of 5, 8, 13 or 16 weeks (depending on the type of development).”

“Visual clutter from skips, shipping containers and modular classroom. ·Vehicle workshop will result in additional footfall in a location that cannot safely accommodate further growth. ·Transport assessment does not cover pressure points on Turing Way and Ore Valley Way. ·Possibility of future expansions, which is concerning. ·The proposal is purely commercial at the expense of residents.”

“Councillor Warne echoed those sentiments, stating that activities of this nature had consistently proven positive for young people. She considered the proposal to be highly beneficial for the area and for youth development within the town. Councillor Collins then proposed approval of the application. Councillor Cannan duly seconded and expressed enthusiasm for the scheme, noting the importance of training skilled mechanics.”

“With approval having been proposed by Councillor Collins, duly seconded by Councillor Cannan, the Chair called upon Members to vote whereupon the Committee:”