Discharge of condition 9 (external walls and roof cladding materials) of Planning Permission HS/FA/23/00706 (Refurbishment of the existing Observer Building rooftop with single storey extensions. Works include; fit-out and thermal upgrades to existing internal spaces to create The Town Room - drinking establishment with food (Class E(B) & Sui Generis), general repair works throughout to prevent water ingress, creation of accessible roof terrace, and erection of 2no extensions to create a rooftop venue with flexible community meeting spaces and provision of activities for local young people (mix of Class F2(b) and F2(c)). This application is for a reduced massing of the existing planning permission reference: HS/FA/20/00320 (Amended description).)
Former Observer Building, 53 Cambridge Road, Hastings, TN34 1DT
DecidedReference: HS/CD/24/00374Hastings Borough Council
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Discharge of condition 9 (external walls and roof cladding materials) of Planning Permission HS/FA/23/00706 (Refurbishment of the existing Observer Building rooftop with single storey extensions. Works include; fit-out and thermal upgrades to existing internal spaces to create The Town Room - drinking establishment with food (Class E(B) & Sui Generis), general repair works throughout to prevent water ingress, creation of accessible roof terrace, and erection of 2no extensions to create a rooftop venue with flexible community meeting spaces and provision of activities for local young people (mix of Class F2(b) and F2(c)). This application is for a reduced massing of the existing planning permission reference: HS/FA/20/00320 (Amended description).)
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Reference
HS/CD/24/00374
Ward
CASTLE
Agent
IF_DO
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