External building alterations at Pembroke Court, St Leonards-on-Sea

“AGENDA ITEM NO: 4 (b) Report to: PLANNING COMMITTEE Date of Meeting: June 2026 Report from: Planning Services Manager Application address:Pembroke Court, 11 Woodland Vale Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 6JJ Proposal:Replace/repair curtain wall entrance system, replace Juliet balconies (front and rear), palisade fencing and vehicular gates installed to rear underground car park/basement, and replace windows (front and rear) (part-retrospective) (amended description)…”

“The site is situated within a predominantly residential area inside the built-up confines of St Leonards-on-Sea. The property is neither listed nor located within a conservation area. Constraints SSSI Impact Risk Zone - the relevant thresholds are not exceeded Land Owned By HBC Groundwater Flooding Surface Water Flooding 1 in 1000, 1 in 100 and 1 in 30 GCN District Licensing Scheme IRZ - Green and Amber 2.”

“The building is three storeys in height, of brick construction, with a hipped roof and an undercroft basement area providing parking to the rear. It is understood that the development was originally constructed as part of a wider scheme comprising 32 retirement…”

“In view of the above, the proposed development is not considered to have a harmful impact on the amenity of neighbouring properties in terms of privacy, outlook, daylight and sunlight levels, or overshadowing. The proposal is therefore considered acceptable in this respect and compliant with the aims of Policy DM3 of the Hastings Local Plan - Development Management Plan (2015).”

“The 10% in biodiversity value is secured through a pre-commencement condition, which requires the submission of a Biodiversity Net Gain Plan before development can commence. The Biodiversity Gain Requirements (Exemptions) Regulations 2023 sets out a list of application types that are exempt or temporarily exempt from needing to create a biodiversity net gain.”

“Consultation comments HBC Estates -Support 4. Representations In respect of this application site notices and amended plans site notices were displayed to the front of the site along Woodland Vale Road and another along De Cham Road. No responses were received. 5.”

“Louise Brooks, Planning Officer, presented the application for a series of external works to the building, and advised that there had been no updates since the publication of the report.”

“Councillor Ross sought clarification of the visual amenity of the existing bin storage area. The Chair advised that refuse arrangements were not part of the proposal before Members and could not therefore be considered by the Committee.”

“There being no debate, Councillor Marlow-Eastwood proposed approval of the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation, seconded by Councillor Simnett, the Chair called upon the Committee to vote whereupon it was…”

“To Grant Full Planning Permission subject to conditions set out in the Officer’s report.”