Representations made on planning applications following the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 6 March 2024
Week 24 January to 04 March 2024
SDNP/23/05408/HOUS &05409/LIS: 26 Station Street: Erection of new rear sloped roof over existing structure, replacement of ground floor front windows, rear roof lights and internal alterations.
The Friends of Lewes fully support the Conservation Officer’s comments regarding the necessary works that need to be addressed. However, the Society is concerned about the proposed replacement windows on the ground floor street façade, which only have 6 panes per casement window, as opposed to 9 panes per casement window on the existing first floor windows.
SDNP/24/00453/HOUS: 4 Clare Road. Replacement of existing conservatory with single storey rear extension, hip to gable roof extension and extension of rear dormer, addition of 2no. rooflights to existing roof, and new roof finish to existing outbuilding.
The Friends of Lewes object to this application as the design of the proposed full width box rear dormer does not comply with the agreed design guidance for dormers on existing roofs. The Society also objects to the removal of the existing hip roof and the construction of a gable as it would have an adverse visual impact on the symmetry of this semi-detached house. In addition, the Society considers that the use of GRP as a roof covering on the existing outbuilding is unacceptable at this location.
SDNP/24/00525/CND: Ousedale House, Offham Road, Offham: Removal of Condition 4 (Temporary period) related to Planning Approval SDNP/22/03797/HOUS to allow the retention of the annexe permanently.
The Friends of Lewes object to this application to remove the existing condition relating to the existing planning approval, and would strongly recommend that a new Planning Application be submitted, seeking permanent approval for the retention of this structure.
SDNP/23/04923/FULL: 1 Hill Road: Erection of 3x bedroom dwelling, Erection of detached garage for existing dwelling.
The Friends of Lewes would like to refresh its objection to this proposal submitted on the 11th December 2023, having had another opportunity to examine the submitted information on the planning portal. The Society maintains its objection, as it considers the proposal would result in the overdevelopment of this small site and its impact on two mature trees, not within the curtilage of the application site, is likely to be unacceptable. The Society also considers the design of the proposed dwelling to be rather contrived in order to fit the limited space available.
SDNP/24/00630/HOUS: 16 Church Lane, South Malling: Installation of front porch, replacement of existing rear dormer, addition of 1no.dormer to front, and alterations to side and rear fenestration.
The Friends of Lewes object to the proposed front porch on the south elevation as the Society considers its design to be too dominant a feature at this location. The Society also notes that the proposed porch has not been included in either the east or west elevations submitted. As an alternative, the Society would like to suggest that the proposed porch be reduced in size and resubmitted.
SDNP/24/00697/HOUS: 1 Priory Row, Priory Street: Replacement of timber front composite door.
The Friends of Lewes would like to object to the proposed installation of a composite door with a UPVC door frame within the Lewes Conservation Area, and would recommend that wood should be used.
SDNP/24/00715/FUL: 5 North Street: Change of use from part class E and part class C3, to Class C3 only, including minor amendments (replacement doors and installation of rooflights and windows) in order to provide a 3 bedroom family home
The Friends of Lewes object to the proposed change of use and conversion of this property to a 3 bedroom family home. The Society would strongly recommend the commercial ground floor frontage should be retained at this important location within the local street frontages with a busy footfall. The Society considers that this corner of West Street and North Street to be a significant part of the local public realm within the Lewes Town Centre, and the potential loss of 5 North Street for only private use would be regretted.
SDNP/24/00744/HOUS: 21D South Way: Construction of side dormer. The Friends of Lewes object to the current unavailability of the ‘combined plans’ on the planning portal, and as a result the Society is unable to comment in detail. However, the Society notes that on the ‘superseded – combined plans’ drawings that the East and West elevations are incorrectly annotated.
The Committee examined the following applications and had no observations to make:
SDNP/23/04091/HOUS: 19 Hereward Way. | Erection of rear dormer with Juliet balcony, Insertion of 2x front rooflights, and erection of rear outbuilding. |
| SDNP/23/04927/HOUS & 04928/LIS: The Pigeon House, Potters Lane. | Retrospective application for installation of extractor fan in bathroom, repair of panel by replacement of missing lathes, coating with daub, finishing with lime plaster and painting to match existing panels, and addition of vent to exterior. |
| SDNP/23/05434/HOUS: 24 Church Lane, South Malling. | Erection of rear extension/conservatory, erection of side/rear extension, Erection of side/front extension, Replacement of existing rear window with bay window, New rear patio and associated landscaping. |
| SDNP/24/00043/HOUS: West Corner House, 30 The Avenue. | Replacement of 7no casement windows. |
| SDNP/23/05434/HOUS: 24 Church Lane, South Malling | Proposal for: New entrance lobby, (Front), New Conservatory (Rear), New Ensuite (Rear/Side), New Bay Window (Rear). |
| SDNP/SDNP/24/00237/HOUS & 00238/LIS: 59 Southover High Street | Like for like remedial works to chimney stack. |
| SDNP/200298/HOUS: 3 De Montfort Terrace, De Montford Road. | Erection of single storey rear side infill extension. |
| SDNP/24/00415/CND: Ord, Kingston Road. | Variation of Condition 2 (plans) related to Planning Approval SDNP/23/01634/HOUS to include changing garage roof from flat to pitched. |
| SDNP/24/00428/HOUS: 1 The Riverhouses, South Street. | Installation of external first floor door and fire escape stairs to North-West elevation, conversion of lower ground floor store into an entrance lobby for installation of pit-less lift with internal access to all floors, and extension of central lightwell on roof. |
| SDNP/24/00489/LIS: 144 High Street. | Internal alterations to convert first floor bathroom into staff office. |
| SDNP/24/00166/FUL & 00167/LIS: 77 High Street | Replacement of upper ground floor window with hardwood timber sash window, replacement of asphalt roof, blocking of redundant fire escape doorway, new fascia sign above front window and interior works including repairs and blocking up of empty stairwell and renovation of toilets. |
| SDNP/24/00498/HOUS: 112 High Street | Application to render to exterior wall of property to prevent water ingress. |
| SDNP/24/00638/FUL: 26 Malling Street. | Windows and door replacement works, painting existing windows (Amendment to application ref SDNP/23/01286/FUL). |
| SDNP/24/00646/HOUS: Rotten Row House, Rotten Row. | Replacement of single glazed timber framed windows and doors with double glazed timber framed windows and doors |
| SDNP/24/00829/HOUS: 1 The Moorings. | Enlargement of kitchen door opening to rear elevation. |
The Friends of Lewes 