PLANNING COMMITTEE AGENDA - Hartlepool Borough Council

Planning Committee – 25 th February 2009 4.1
2) There are existing problems with the lock gates.
3) Drains will be affected. There are existing drainage problems in the area.
4) The building will obstruct the view from the Harbour Master viewing tower
– will therefore affect safety at sea.
5) The sector light (Trinity House owned) will be impeded.
6) May cause interference with boat radios.
7) Parking problems for residents of Abdiel House and other local
businesses.
8) Overdevelopment of the site.
9) Will have visual impact on local scene from both land and sea.
10) Proposed parking is close to the coastal footpath and may be in line of the
cranage.
11) Development may prevent access to Abdiel House in case of fire.
12) Another restaurant may constitute over subscription to restaurants etc
13) Constant drainage problems in the area particularly at sites immediately to
the south of the lock. This problem needs to be addressed before
allowing any further development.
14) Existing drainage problems have not been given proper consideration.
15) Recently raw sewage transformed one of the car parks into a “stinking
pond”.
16) Sometimes all parking spaces are taken.
17) Existing tenants and businesses should be worked after first.
18) All crane access to the seawall end of the lock gates will be prevented.
This is critical for lock maintenance.
19) No objection to the proposal provided that no residential accommodation
is provided.
The period for publicity has expired.
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Consultations
10.7 The following consultation replies have been received:
Head of Public Protection – No objections in principle.
Northumbrian Water – No objections.
Engineering Consultancy – Request standard condition re contamination.
Has concerns regarding the existing drainage system in Marina area which
does not appear to be functioning properly. Also has concerns regarding the
potential for loading (from the foundations) on the sea wall.
Environment Agency – Object to the development as there is insufficient
information to demonstrate that the risk to pollution controlled waters is
acceptable. A Preliminary Risk Assessment should be provided to demonstrate
any risks to controlled waters (PPS23). This would cover all premises uses of
the site, the potential contaminants associated with those uses, a conceptual
model of the site indicating sources, pathways and receptors and any
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