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HS/FA/25/00677, 20-31 Castleham Road, St Leonards-on-sea

Committee report · Planning Committee · Wed 11 Mar 2026 · Hastings Borough Council · agenda item 5

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The minutes record: Granted. “RESOLVED unanimously: To Grant Full Planning Permission subject to the following conditions and additional informative no6: 1. The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. 2. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: 02-Proposed roof plan 01A-Site location plan Block Plan 3.” minutes ↗

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Planning officers have recommended full planning permission for works at 20-31 Castleham Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, in a report due before the Planning Committee on 11 March 2026. p1p2p33

The proposal is to overlay the existing asbestos cement roofing sheets on the industrial units with steel roofing sheets, add insulation between the two roofs, replace the rooflights and reline the rainwater goods, aiming to improve energy efficiency. p1p5

Consultees including NatureSpace and Environment Health raised no objection, the Health and Safety Executive did not advise against the scheme, and no responses were received from the public following a site notice. p16p17

Recommended conditions include starting the development within three years, restricting working hours on site, and requiring a report from a qualified asbestos professional if any asbestos-containing materials are disturbed during the works. p34p37p38p39

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  • p1AGENDA ITEM NO: 5 (b) Report to: PLANNING COMMITTEE Date of Meeting: 11 March 2026 Report from: Planning Services Manager Application address: 20-31 Castleham Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 9NS Proposal: Overlay of existing cement roofing sheets with steel roofing sheets with the addition of insulation between. Replacement of rooflights and re-lining of the rainwater goods.
  • p2Application No: HS/FA/25/00677 Recommendation: Grant Full Planning Permission Ward: HOLLINGTON 2018 Conservation Area: No Listed Building: No Applicant: Hastings Borough Council per Stiles Harold Williams Partnership LLP Chantry House 22 Upperton Road Eastbourne BN21 1BF Public Consultation Site notice: Yes Press advertisement: No Neighbour Letters: No People objecting: 0 Petitions of objection received: 0 People in support: 0 Petitions of support received: 0 Neutral comments received: 0 Application status: Not delegated - Council application on Council owned land
  • p52. Proposed development Over-roofing and associated works to industrial units, to include: Overlay of existing asbestos cement roofing sheets (including upstands to parapet walls) with steel powder coated roofing sheets; inserting insulation in the void between the two roofs; Replacement of roof lights; Lining of rainwater goods (valleys) with an overall aim to achieve better energy efficiency within the units.
  • p163. Consultation comments NatureSpace - No objection, suggested informative ESCC Waste and Minerals - No response Environment HealthNo Objection HSE – Do not advise against The NPPG advises that ‘Local planning authorities are expected to determine applications for planning permission, within a time period of 5, 8, 13 or 16 weeks (depending on the type of development). Statutory consultees should be aware of the risk that, should they fail to respond within a specified time period, a local planning authority may proceed to decide the application in the absence of their advice.
  • p174. Representations In respect of this application a site notice was displayed to the side of the application site along Castleham Road. No responses were received.
  • p337. Recommendation Grant Full Planning Permission subject to the following conditions:
  • p341. The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.
  • p373. In the event that asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) are disturbed during the works, all site activity must cease immediately and the affected area be isolated. A report authored by a suitably qualified asbestos professional (e.g., a UKAS-accredited consultant) shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority. This report must detail the extent of the disturbance, evaluate potential contamination risks, and outline the necessary mitigation and remediation measures required. Works on site shall not resume until the report is approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
  • p384. With the exception of internal works the building works required to carry out the development allowed by this permission must only be carried out within the following times:-
  • p3908.00 - 18.00 Monday to Friday 08.00 - 13.00 on Saturdays No working on Sundays or Public Holidays.

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