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Public Questions

Written Questions: to receive any questions submitted by the due date of 12 noon on 28 February 2019.

 

Note : One question relating to Blue Plaques located in Grand Avenue has been notified in advance (copy attached)

Minutes:

              Written Question, Plaques, The Drive, Hove

 

110.1    It was noted that the following question had been received from Mr Hawtree. The Chair invited Mr Hawtree forward to put his question: Mr Hawtree confirmed that his question related to properties located in The Drive and not Grand Avenue as set out in his question as originally submitted.

 

              “Would Councillor Cattell please tell us what enforcement measures are in place about 20 the Drive, where a plaque bears testimony that this was the early home of Ivy Compton-Burnet – a plaque long out of sight owing to apparent building works and also what enforcement measures are about the being taken about the buildings opposite – numbers 15 and 17 – which have, similarly, being shrouded by boards with no work completed.”

 

110.2    The Chair, Councillor Cattell, gave the following response:

 

              “I understand that your question relates to properties in The Drive, rather than Grand Avenue. There are no on-going enforcement investigations relating to 15, 17 and 20 The Drive. Generally, site hoardings are erected while a site is under development don’t require planning permission as they are not considered permanent and are necessary for the security and safety of the public and the site and, indeed, may be permitted development. However, we will investigate the matters you have raised and will let you know the outcome in due course.”

 

110.3    Mr Hawtree was invited to ask one supplementary question. He did not ask a further question but explained that in the case of each of these properties, the hoardings had been in situ for in excess of 5 years. He had first raised this matter some time ago and would very much appreciate if this could be expedited.

 

110.4    The Chair, Councillor Cattell, confirmed that Officers would be instructed to open investigations as a matter of urgency and to advise Mr Hawtree direct on the results of their investigations.

 

110.5    RESOLVED – That the question and response given by the Chair be noted and received.

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