Friends of Lewes Planning Committee Report 1 September 2022

Representations made on planning applications following the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 1 September 2022:

SDNP/22/03222/FUL: Installation of new ducting to the rear property, addition of one slimline roof lantern, addition of green roof onto existing flat roof, upgraded door to rear of property 84 High Street. 84 Flat High Street.
The Friends of Lewes would like to comment on the lack of information regarding the proposed ducting to the rear of the property, as the selection of materials to be used or the colour of any applied paint could materially affect the visual appearance of the proposed duct.

SDNP/22/03271/ADV: Illuminated digital display (TV) Installed in window. 217 High Street.
The Friends of Lewes object to the illuminated digital display already installed in this property in the precinct and fully supports the comments made by the Conservation Officer regarding the interruption of the appreciation of the street scene within the Conservation Area.

SDNP/22/03451/FUL: Construction of three commercial buildings for light industrial or warehouse/trade counter use (Class E or B8). Retention of existing watercourse and creation of landscaped biodiversity buffer zone along north and eastern boundaries. Existing access road to be extended with vehicle turning area and associated parking to be provided. Land East of Malling Industrial Estate Brooks Road.
The Friends of Lewes supports this application and suggests that further consideration be given to making more use of the proposed landscaping areas to be used as an amenity space by both employees on the site and by local residents.

SDNP/22/03581/FUL: Change of use of commercial space (C1) to 2no apartments comprising of 1no one bedroom unit and 1no two bedroom unit. 191 High Street Crown Hotel.
The Friends of Lewes object to this proposal and in particular to the loss of commercial space at street level at this important location adjacent to the war memorial at the top of school hill, where it is considered essential to maintain a ‘public’ rather than a ‘private’ frontage. The Society also considers that the design of the proposed apartments is poor, as it includes inadequate daylighting to bedroom accommodation in the basement.

SDNP/22/03739/TCA: T1 – Rowan – Fell/Re-plant due to fungal disease (ganoderma austral). 20C King Henrys Road.
Friends of Lewes commends the plan for re-planting.

SDNP/22/03803/TCA: T1 – Sycamore – Fell and replant with ornamental species. 17 New Road.
Friends of Lewes accept the reasons for felling the Sycamore and recommend another small tree to be planted in its place.

The Committee examined the following applications and had no observations to make:

SDNP/22/02361/HOUS	36 Fitzjohns Road. Removal of existing part garage erection of a studio shed in the lower garden area with thermal and sound insulation and a living green roof.
SDNP/22/02966/HOUS	77 Highdown Road. Erection of platform connecting rear door to existing terrace, addition of steps to existing terrace, and addition of balustrade to new platform and existing terrace.
SDNP/22/02976/HOUS & 02977/LIS	117 High Street. Demolition of existing outbuilding and replacement with new garden room at the rear.
SDNP/22/03050/HOUS	27 Priory Street. Single storey in-fill rear extension.
SDNP/22/03129/HUS	3 Mount Street. Installation of new dormer to rear and repairs to roof.
SDNP/22/03148/LIS	2 Keere Street. Repointing of a maximum of 20% of the joints on the front brick portico of the house, repointing of the coping stones at the front top of the house. Placement of hessian sheeting for up to a month to allow drying time.
SDNP/22/03220/LIS	141 High Street. Repairs to sash windows and associated cills/surrounds to south elevation.
SDNP/203227/HOUS & 03228/LIS	13 Mount Pleasant. Loft conversion, basement extension and internal alterations to a Grade II listed building.
SDNP/22/03281/FUL	Automatic Telephone Exchange, North Street. Removal of panes of glass from two windows on the first-floor south elevation. Installation of aluminium louvre fixed to the window frames, the louvres will be mill finish to match existing louvres already installed in the building.
SDNP/22/03359/HOUS	75 Highdown Road. Two storey side extension, replacement windows and installation of air source heat pump.
SDNP/22/03362/FUL	The Tally Ho, Baxter Road. Installation of detached covered pergola to existing beer garden.
SDNP/203881/HOUS	18 Barons Walk. Installation of rooftop solar panels.
SDNP/22/03434/LDP & 03435/HOUS	6 Prince Edward’s Road. Erection of single storey rear extension and porch, both flat roofed & Garage conversion to a habitable space, with windows to match existing and wall to be of similar or matching appearance to existing.
SDNP/22/03436/HOUS	51 New Road. Replacement lean to garden room to the rear and replacement of existing shed with linear storage.
SDNP/22/03496/HOUS	85 Paddock Lane. Replacement of front door and alterations to fenestration, soffits, and guttering.
SDNP/22/03498/HOUS	2 St Pancras Road. Construction of part single-storey, part two-storey side and rear extension, alterations to fenestration, and demolition of existing side and rear extension.
SDNP/22/03583/FUL	The Forecourt, Court Road Car Park. Use of land for vehicle rental, erection of temporary office and ancillary facilities.
SDNP/22/03653/LIS	23 Cliffe High Street. Replacement of structural beam at first floor front elevation, lateral restraint to flank walls at first and second floor and repairs to internal plaster.
SDNP/22/03990/FUL & 03991/LIS	Pelham House, St Andrew’s Lane. Installation of new timber frame outdoor cooking shelter and associated works.