Place Overview & Scrutiny - 19 Jan 2026 5.00pm

Councillors Fallon-Khan and Randall attended as substitutes. Interests were declared in applications concerning Falmer Community Stadium, Former Flexer Sacks Building and 323-325 Mile Oak Road; the Committee resolved not to exclude the press and public.

The minutes of the special meeting held on 12 December 2008 were amended to include the word “offsite” and to refer to an “adequate” provision of outdoor amenity space. The amended minutes were approved for signature.

The Committee clarified that Councillor Steedman had described the artwork on the side of the public house as iconic. The minutes of 14 January 2009 were authorised for signature.

Members were advised that the meeting was being webcast as part of a pilot study running until June 2009. The Head of Building Control also advised of a proposed Fire Authority visit for Members on 17 March.

There were no petitions.

There were no public questions.

There were no deputations.

There were no written questions from councillors.

There were no letters from councillors.

There were no notices of motion referred from Council.

The Committee agreed site visits for Park House, Varndean College, 7-17 Old Shoreham Road and 323-325 Mile Oak Road before determination.

The Committee permitted the felling of the tree, subject to the conditions in the report.

The Committee considered revisions to the permitted community stadium, including the roof, elevations, floorspace, uses and land re-contouring. It was minded to grant planning permission subject to a deed of variation to the Section 106 obligations, revised transport and stewardship provisions, sustainability measures and a £75,000 artistic contribution.

The Committee considered whether to waive Section 106 contributions after the applicants said that contributions would make the development financially unviable. It rejected deferral for further negotiations and agreed to waive the obligation except for a requirement to complete the B1 office refurbishment and extension to shell and core standard before first occupation of the ground-floor premises.

The Committee granted permission for demolition of the existing dwelling and replacement with a six-bedroom house, finding that its design, bulk and massing would not harm the street scene.

The Committee granted permission for a second-storey extension and rear balcony, concluding that it would not result in an overextended or top-heavy appearance or harm the street scene.

The Committee granted permission to use the rear garden as an ancillary café area for the existing sandwich bar and to form a rear ground-floor window, with detailed conditions delegated for agreement.

The Committee granted permission for classroom, hall and access works at Balfour Junior School despite concerns about design, consultation and traffic. Members accepted the recommendation subject to the report conditions and informatives.

The Committee refused permission for demolition of the existing house and a replacement dwelling because of its prominent design, increased massing and harm to neighbouring amenity.

The Committee unanimously granted planning permission for new front and rear ground-floor windows, part retrospectively.

The Committee unanimously resolved to be minded to grant consent for amended window works, subject to no objection from GOSE and the report conditions.

The Committee unanimously granted permission to change the snooker hall to a music school, with external alterations and an additional informative concerning a possible blue plaque.

The Committee unanimously granted listed building consent for internal and rear external alterations associated with the music school use.

The Committee was minded to grant permission to convert offices into eight apartments and one mews house, subject to a Section 106 obligation in lieu of four affordable homes and a £27,200 sustainable transport contribution.

The Committee unanimously refused permission for seven flats, finding that the proposal overdeveloped the site and would provide poor accommodation, inadequate amenity space and insufficient accessibility.

The Committee unanimously refused permission for a partially sunken three-bedroom dwelling because it represented overdevelopment and would provide inadequate outlook, light and private amenity space.

Consideration of the proposed nine-flat block was deferred pending a site visit.

The Committee unanimously granted permission for demolition of the bungalow and construction of a pair of semi-detached dwellings.

The Committee unanimously granted Conservation Area Consent for demolition of the existing bungalow.

The Committee granted permission for a mixed coffee and sandwich bar, jazz club bar and music editing suite, with associated building works. The decision was subject to the report conditions and informatives.

The Committee unanimously granted permission for seven three- and four-bedroom houses, requesting an informative that materials and finishes should mirror development opposite where practicable.

The Committee unanimously granted permission for two illuminated sculptures on the communal rear terraces.

The Committee granted retrospective permission for a temporary mobile classroom unit, requiring works to be completed by 31 August 2010 rather than September 2010.

The Committee confirmed site visits for Park House, Varndean College, 7-17 Old Shoreham Road and 323-325 Mile Oak Road.

The Committee noted applications determined by officers during the reporting period.

The Committee noted Planning Inspectorate appeal decision letters.

The Committee noted the list of planning appeals lodged with the Planning Inspectorate.

The Committee noted the agenda information concerning informal hearings and public inquiries.