Agenda item

Erection of balcony structure to replace the current marquee.

BO/22/1550/FUL – PERMIT

BO/22/00876/LBC - PERMIT

Miss Smith presented the report to Committee. She drew the Committees attention to the Agenda Update Sheet which included; an addendum to the report reflecting that the Chichester Harbour Conservancy had no objection to the LBC application; additional representations which had been received; an amendment to Condition 4 and the inclusion of a new condition to ensure blinds are installed to protect the dark skies this would be included in application BO/22/01550/FUL.

Miss Smith highlighted the site location. She informed the Committee that it was located within the Bosham Conservation area and the Chichester Harbour AONB and the impact on both had been considered as part of the recommendation.

Miss Smith confirmed the development fell within Flood Zone 3 and that Annexe 3 of the NPPF wets out flood risk vulnerability classification. The development falls within the water-compatible classification, specifically water-based recreation  and was considered acceptable. In addition, the applicant had agreed to include a water exclusion strategy.

The Committee were shown drawings of the site, Miss Smith explained the marquee which was currently in situ was an unlawful development. The new development would replace the marquee.

Miss Smith showed the Committee the proposed elevation, she highlighted the new dormer window and the spiral staircase.

The following representations were received;

Mr Ashley Hatton (Manor of Bosham & the Hundred Ltd) – Objector

Mr Paddy Mirams & Mr Alistair Langhorn – Supporters

Officers responded to Members comments and questions as follows;

In response to concerns regarding the impact on the dark new skies; Cllr Purnell drew the Committee’s attention to the additional condition proposed on the update sheet which required blinds to be drawn between the hours from dusk till dawn.

On the matter of the blinds and light spillage at first floor level; Miss Smith confirmed there would be no blinds over the doors onto the balcony. However, condition 5 (page 87) prevented any external illumination from being installed without planning permission in order to avoid light spillage.

Regarding the proposed use and hours of operation; Miss Smith confirmed a condition could be added to restrict the hours of use. On the issue of a condition being imposed to restrict who could use the venue Miss Smith advised this would not be reasonable, given the existing use of the building.

In response to concerns regarding overlooking; Miss Smith confirmed the issue of overlooking of neighbouring properties had been fully considered by officers as part of the report.

On the matter of the public consultation the Chairman used their discretion and invited Mr Mirams from the public gallery to confirm who had been invited; Mr Mirams confirmed the consultation was held in the Sailing Club and was open to members of the public.

Following a vote on BO/22/01550/FUL, the Committee voted in favour of the report recommendation to Permit.

Resolved; permit subject to the following conditions and informatives set out in the report, plus the amendment to Condition 4 to secure blinds, the inclusion of Condition 6 as set out in the Agenda Update Sheet, and the additional condition, as discussed, to restrict the hours of use.

Following a vote on BO/22/00876/LBC, the Committee voted in favour of the report recommendation to Permit.

Resolved; permit subject to the following conditions and informatives set out in the report.