Issue - meetings

CC/19/01163/FUL - Change of use of existing retail floorspace (Use Class
A1) to form a single residential dwelling (use Class C3), including minor
external alterations.

CC/19/01164/LBC - Internal and external works to accommodate a change
of use of existing retail floorspace (Use Class A1) to form a single residential
dwelling (use Class C3),

CC/19/01163/FUL – Permit with Section 106

CC/19/01164/LBC – Permit

Mrs Stevens introduced the application.

Additional information was reported on the agenda update sheet relating to an incomplete ward name on the report.

The following member of the public addressed the Committee:

·       Mr Patrick Madeley - Applicant

During the discussion members sought clarification on a number of points. With regard to the outside railing Mrs Stevens confirmed that it would be fixed in place as would the street facing window and door. With regard to the style officers felt the design is not out of character with its location. With regard to access to the property it was clarified that there is no rear access to the courtyard. With regard to plumbing it is understood that a greater level of plumbing may be required within the proposed first floor bathroom in order to carry out the conversion however officers are not concerned about the impact to the historic fabric of the building as many of the original features have already been removed. With regard to cycle route access during construction Mr Whitty agreed to add an informative but explained that the access to the cycle route is enforceable by West Sussex County Council and the council cannot condition an area outside of the application site.

CC/19/01163/FUL – Recommendation to permit with Section 106 agreed.

CC/19/01164/LBC – Recommendation to permit agreed.