Cllr. John Allcock

BH2021/02054 – Goldstone Retail Park

2^nd July 2021:

This proposed development is in Hove Park ward. However, it abuts right on to the border with Goldsmid Ward. If the application is approved in its current form the new coffee shop will have an adverse impact on Goldsmid ward residents who live in Goldstone Lane. I am therefore raising an objection.

There is currently one fast food outlet (Burger King) that is open from 10:00 hrs until 23:00 hrs 7 days a week, and a restaurant (Nandos) located on the east side of the car park next to Goldstone Lane that is open from 11:30 hrs until 23:00 hrs 7 days a week. Both these outlets sell drinks. Therefore, there seems little justification for an additional large chain coffee shop. In addition, there are some independent coffee shops in the locality, which could be adversely affected by the proposed development.

Sound from the fast-food outlets (moving bins and customers coming and going) carries up to the houses in Goldstone Lane and can be disturbing for those who work shifts such as NHS staff and for those with children. Delivery trucks coming regularly in and out of the car park in early and late hours also add to the noise and disturbance for residents.

The fast-food outlets in the area have also led to a noticeable build-up of people hanging around the car park late at night with some allegations of anti-social behaviour

I am objecting to the application as I have significant concerns about the 24/7 operating times, which seem unreasonable and unjustifiable given the above, and will undermine the right to quite enjoyment of local residents.