Agenda item - BH2013/01566 - Woodvale Crematorium, Lewes Road, Brighton - Full Planning Permission

Installation of 16no illuminated bollards to South driveway.

RECOMMENDATION – GRANT

Installation of 16no illuminated bollards to South driveway.

(1)                   The Area Planning Manager introduced the application and gave a presentation by reference to photographs plans and elevational drawings. Permission was sought for the installation of 16 illuminated bollards on the southern side of the site which was located in the cemetery grounds along with the listed property. The driveway was currently lit by 10 columns up to the coroner’s office; however, the remainder of the driveway was unlit. Supporting documentation had been submitted to demonstrate that funeral services could take place up to 16:30 hours and the area was very dark during this time in the winter. The bollards were of simple design and 1.1 metres high. The Ecologist had also stated that the application was unlikely to cause harm, and the hours of use would be restricted by condition. For the reasons set out in the report the application was recommended for approval.

Debate and Decision Making Process

(2)                   Mr Gowans stated that the CAG ‘were not enthusiastic about the application.’

(3)                   Councillor Ann Norman stated that this scheme had been proposed some years ago; she was sorry it had taken so long to come forward, and stated that the stretch could be very unpleasant when dark.

(4)                   A vote was taken and planning permission was unanimously granted.

56.8       RESOLVED – That the Committee has taken into consideration and agrees with the reasons for the recommendation set out in paragraph 11 and resolves to GRANT planning permission subject to the conditions and informatives set in the report.

              Note: Councillor Wakefield was not present at the meeting, and Councillor Robins had left the meeting during the consideration and vote on this application.