Apologies for absence were received from the Chair (Councillor Ward) and Councillor Habermel (no substitutes).

The following interests were declared at the meeting:

(i) All Councillors on the Committee – Minute No. 96 (Application Ref. No. 24/01866/FUL – 19 Blatches Chase, Eastwood, Leigh on Sea) – Received an email from the objector;

(ii) Councillor Dear – Minute No. 97 (Application Ref. No. 24/01558/AMDT - The Old Vienna Restaurant, 162 Eastwood Road, Leigh-on-Sea) – Had been contacted by the local press and had made a comment about the time the site had been empty but had not predetermined the application;

(iii) Councillor A Jones – Minute No. 98 (Application Ref. No. 24/01599/FUL - 1 Hastings Road, Southend-on-Sea) – Lives in close proximity to the application site (withdrew);

(iv) Councillor Longstaff – Minute No. 93 (24/01963/FULH - 69 Fernleigh Drive, Leigh-on-Sea) – Professional interest in the site (withdrew);

(v) Councillor Mulroney – Minute No. 93 (24/01963/FULH - 69 Fernleigh Drive, Leigh-on-Sea) – Non-planning Member of Leigh Town Council;

(vi) Councillor Poulton – Minute No. 96 (Application Ref. No. 24/01866/FUL – 19 Blatches Chase, Eastwood, Leigh on Sea) – Met with the applicant and objector at his local Councillor surgery.

Resolved:-

That the Minutes of the Meeting held on Wednesday, 16th October 2024 be confirmed as a correct record and signed.

Resolved:-

That the Minutes of the Meeting held on Wednesday, 13th November 2024 be confirmed as a correct record and signed.

Resolved:-

That the Minutes of the Meeting held on Wednesday, 11^th December 2024 be confirmed as a correct record and signed.

The supplementary report by the Executive Director (Environment and Place) will provide additional information (if any) on the items referred to on the Agenda and will be available on the morning of the meeting.

The Committee received and noted a supplementary report by the Executive Director (Environment & Place) that provided additional information on the items referred to elsewhere on the Agenda since the publication of the reports.

Proposal: Demolish existing garage to side, erect single storey front and side extension, extend habitable accommodation in roof space with rooflights and reposition front door

Applicant: Mr Jason Paul

Agent: N/A

Resolved:-

That PLANNING PERMISSION be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

01  The development hereby permitted shall begin no later than three years from the date of this decision.

Reason: Required to be imposed pursuant to Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

02  The development shall only be undertaken in accordance with the following approved plans: 23-69FD-001 Rev A, 23-69FD-002 Rev A

Reason: To ensure the development is carried out in accordance with the consent sought, has an acceptable design and complies with Policy DM1 of the Development Management Document (2015).

03  Before the development hereby approved is occupied the materials used on the external surfaces of the development must match those used on the external surfaces of the existing property. This applies unless differences are shown on the drawings hereby approved or are required by other conditions on this permission.

Reason: To ensure the development is carried out in accordance with the consent sought, has an acceptable design and complies with Policy DM1 of the Development Management Document (2015).

04  The proposed side-facing rooflights on the northern roof slope of the development hereby approved shall only be glazed in obscure glass (the glass to be obscure to at least Level 4 on the Pilkington Levels of Privacy) and fixed shut (except for any top hung fan light which shall be a minimum of 1.7 metres above internal finished floor level) prior to the first use or occupation of the development hereby permitted and shall be retained as such thereafter. In the case of multiple or double-glazed units at least one layer of glass in the relevant units shall be glazed in obscure glass to at least Level 4 on the Pilkington scale.

Reason: To ensure the development has an acceptable design and protects the amenities of neighbouring occupiers in accordance with Policy DM1 of the Development Management Document (2015).

05  The flat roof of the development hereby approved shall not be used as a balcony, roof garden or terrace or for any other purpose at any time without planning permission having been granted. The roof can however be used for the purposes of maintenance or to escape in the event of an emergency.

Reason: To ensure the development has an acceptable design and protects the amenities of neighbouring occupiers in accordance with Policy DM1 of the Development Management Document (2015).

Informatives

1. You are advised that as the development equates to less than 100sqm of new floorspace the development benefits from a Minor Development Exemption under the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010 (as amended) and as such no charge is payable. See www.southend.gov.uk/cil for further details about the Levy.

2. You should be aware that in cases where damage occurs during construction works to the highway in implementing this permission that Council will seek  ...  view the full minutes text for item 93.

Proposal: Erect single storey annexe to rear for ancillary use to the main dwelling (Amended Proposal)

Applicant: Mr Ken Wong

Agent: N/A

Resolved:-

That PLANNING PERMISSION be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

01  The development hereby permitted shall begin no later than three years from the date of this decision.

Reason: Required to be imposed pursuant to Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

02  The development hereby approved shall only be undertaken in accordance with the following approved plans: Proposed Block Plan; Proposed Elevations; Proposed Floor Plans

Reason: To ensure the development is carried out in accordance with the consent sought, has an acceptable design and complies with Policy DM1 of the Development Management Document (2015).

03  All new work to the outside of the building hereby approved must match that of the main dwelling No 35 Northville Drive in terms of the choice of materials, and its method of construction and finished appearance shall be as shown on approved plan No 0002.

Reason:  In the interests of visual amenity and to ensure that the appearance of the building makes a positive contribution to the character and appearance of the area.  This is as set out in the National Planning Policy Framework (2024), Core Strategy (2007) Policies KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) Policy DM1 and advice in the Southend-on-Sea Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

04  The annexe development (building) hereby permitted shall not be occupied at any time other than for purposes ancillary to the residential use of the dwelling known as 35 Northville Drive and shall not be sold, let or used as an independent residential unit.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory standard of accommodation  and  to protect the amenities of existing and proposed occupiers of the application site, to protect the privacy and environment of people in neighbouring residential properties, and to prevent additional parking demand which cannot be met within the application site, in accordance with the Core Strategy (2007) Policies KP2, CP3 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015)  Policies DM1, DM3, DM8 and advice contained within the Southend-on-Sea Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

05  Notwithstanding the details shown on the plans submitted and otherwise hereby approved, the proposed windows in the north flank elevation of the building hereby approved shall only be glazed in obscure glass (the glass to be obscure to at least Level 4 on the Pilkington Levels of Privacy) and fixed shut (except for any top hung fan light which shall be a minimum of 1.7 metres above internal floor level of the room which they serve) and shall be retained as such for the lifetime of the development.

Reason: In the interests of neighbour amenities further to the National Planning Policy Framework (2024), Core Strategy (2007) Policies KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) Policies DM1 and DM3 and the advice within the Southend-on-Sea Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

Informatives

01  You are advised that as the development equates to less than 100sqm of new  ...  view the full minutes text for item 94.

Proposal: Demolish existing rear extensions and north facing chimney stacks, convert garage to habitable accommodation, erect part single part two storey rear extension, raise ridge height to form habitable accommodation in roof, front gables, roof lights, rear dormer with balcony, alteration to elevations and relocate front door from side elevation to front elevation.

Applicant: Mr & Mrs Vallance & Summers

Agent: Mr Mulry of Edith Garland Architecture

Resolved:

That PLANNING PERMISSION be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

01  The development hereby permitted shall begin no later than three years from the date of this decision.

Reason: Required to be imposed pursuant to Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

02  The development shall only be undertaken in accordance with the following approved plans: P01, P02 (Rev B), P04 (Rev H), P07, MS-001

Reason: To ensure the development is carried out in accordance with the consent sought, has an acceptable design and complies with Policy DM1 of the Development Management Document (2015).

03  Before the development hereby approved is occupied the materials used on the external surfaces of the development must match those used on the external surfaces of the existing property. This applies unless differences are shown on the drawings hereby approved or are required by other conditions on this permission.

Reason: To ensure the development is carried out in accordance with the consent sought, has an acceptable design and complies with Policy DM1 of the Development Management Document (2015).

04  The roof of the development hereby approved shall not be used as a balcony, roof garden or terrace or for any other purpose at any time without planning permission being granted by the Local Planning Authority. The roof can however be used for the purposes of maintenance or to escape in the event of an emergency.

Reason: To ensure the development has an acceptable design and protects the amenities of neighbouring occupiers in accordance with Policy DM1 of the Development Management Document (2015).

05  The windows on the first floor side elevations of the development hereby approved shall only be glazed in obscure glass (the glass to be obscure to at least Level 4 on the Pilkington Levels of Privacy) and fixed shut, except for any top hung fan light which shall be a minimum of 1.7 metres above internal finished floor level prior to the first use or occupation of the development hereby permitted and retained as such thereafter. In the case of multiple or double-glazed units at least one layer of glass in the relevant units shall be glazed in obscure glass to at least Level 4 on the Pilkington scale.

Reason: To ensure the development has an acceptable design and protects the amenities of neighbouring occupiers in accordance with Policy DM1 of the Development Management Document (2015).

Informatives

1. You are advised that as the development equates to less than 100sqm of new floorspace the development benefits from a Minor Development Exemption under the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010 (as amended) and as such  ...  view the full minutes text for item 95.

Proposal: Use outbuilding as hair salon (Use Class E) (retrospective)

Applicant: D Holder and M Fallan

Agent: Mr Matthew Driscoll of MJD Planning Ltd

MS Bartlett, a local resident, spoke as an objector to the application.  Mr Driscoll, the applicant’s agent responded.

Resolved:

That PLANNING PERMISSION be REFUSED for the following reasons:

01  The development introduces types and levels of non-domestic activity which are materially out of keeping with and significantly harmful to the residential character of the dwelling and its relationship to the residential character of the immediately surrounding area. This is unacceptable and contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework (2024), Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007), Policies DM1 and DM3 of the Development Management Document (2015) and the advice contained within the Southend-on-Sea Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

02  The development, by reason of the frequency, repetition and regularity of comings and goings introduces types and levels of activity, noise and disturbance which are incompatible with a residential setting and harmful to the amenity of neighbouring occupiers. This is unacceptable and contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework (2024), Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007), Policies DM1 and DM3 of the Development Management Document (2015) and the advice contained within the Southend-on-Sea Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

Proposal: Application to vary conditions 02 (approved plans), 04 (details of site levels), 06 (details of hard and soft landscaping), 11 (details of accessible dwellings) and 15 (details of parking spaces) - amendments required to meet other conditions which are in conflict with these and/or as a result of the information required causing changes to the approved drawings (Material Amendment of Planning Permission 19/01110/FULM dated 09.02.2022)

Applicant: Mr James Robinson of FORMA London

Agent: Mr Mark Hadfield of McWilliam Lippe Architects

Resolved:

(a) That the Executive Director for Environment and Place, Director of Planning and Economy or Service Manager - Development Management and Enforcement be DELEGATED to GRANT PLANNING PERMISSION subject to the following conditions and following the completion of a PLANNING AGREEMENT UNDER SECTION 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to secure the provision of:

• £23,359.59 contribution towards secondary education.

• Essex RAMS payment of £2,130.18 to mitigate the potential disturbance to European designated sites.

• Monitoring fee of £1,167.97

(b) That the Executive Director for Environment and Place, Director of Planning and Economy or Service Manager - Development Management and Enforcement  be authorised to determine the application upon completion of the above requirement, so long as planning permission when granted and, where it is used, the obligation when executed, accords with the details set out in the report submitted and the conditions listed below:

01  The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans:

575-P01 Rev A; 5965-BW(90)001 Rev B; 5965-BW(00)001 Rev C; 5965-BW(00)002 Rev C; 5965-BW(04)001 Rev C; 5965-BW(04)002 Rev C; 5965-BW(05)001 Rev C; 5965-BW(05)002 Rev C;  5965-BW(05)003 Rev C; 5965-BW(05)004 Rev C; 5965-BW(05)005 Rev C; 5965-BW(05)006 Rev C; 5965-BW(05)007 Rev C; LOI Rev C; P25-177 Rev B; C1000-DRG-100 Rev P4

Reason: To ensure the development is carried out in accordance with the development plan.

02  The development hereby approved shall be constructed in accordance with the materials details including openings which were submitted and approved under the approval of details application reference 24/00041/AD or, any other alternative details which have previously been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority under the terms of this condition before the development is first occupied.

Reason: To safeguard character and appearance of the area and the visual amenities of neighbouring occupiers in accordance with Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007), Policies DM1 and DM3 of the Development Management Document (2015) and the advice contained within the Southend-on-Sea Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

03  The highest part of the building subject of this permission, including associated plant and renewable technologies shall not exceed 58.50m AOD. The development shall be implemented in full accordance with the requirements of this condition.

Reason: In the interest of visual amenity and to safeguard the safety of air traffic, in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2024), Core Strategy (2007) Policies KP2, CP3 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) Policies DM1, DM3 and DM15, and the advice  ...  view the full minutes text for item 97.

Proposal: Change of use from a 6-bedroom HMO (Class C4) to a 7-bedroom HMO (Sui Generis) and erect cycle and refuse stores

Applicant: Mr Mitchell Nunn

Agent: Mrs Francelita Balbido of Town Planning Expert

Resolved:

That PLANNING PERMISSION be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

01  The development hereby permitted shall begin no later than three years from the date of this decision.

Reason: Required to be imposed pursuant to Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

02  The development shall only be undertaken in accordance with the following approved plans: 970-201, 970-101, 970-102 (Rev 01), 970-103 (Rev 05).

Reason: To ensure the development is carried out in accordance with the consent sought, has an acceptable design and complies with Policy DM1 of the Development Management Document (2015).

03  Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) the development and use of the building as a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO), subject of this permission, shall not at any time be adapted to enable formation of more than seven (7) bedrooms and the property shall not be occupied by more than seven (7) residents at any one time. 

Reason: To ensure the development hereby approved would offers acceptable living conditions for its occupiers in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2024), Core Strategy (2007) Policies KP2 and CP4 and Development Management Document (2015) Policies DM1, DM3 and DM8.

04  Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved full details of appropriately secure and covered cycle storage facilities for at least 7 bicycles shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority under the terms of this condition. The approved facilities shall be provided in accordance with the approved details, made available for use prior to first occupation of the development hereby approved and shall be thereafter retained as such for the lifetime of the development.

Reason: To ensure the provision of adequate cycle parking for future occupiers and in the interest of visual amenity in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2024), Core Strategy (2007) Policies KP2, CP3 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) Policies DM1, DM3, DM8 and DM15, and the advice contained within the National Design Guide (2021) and the Southend-on-Sea Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

05  Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved a scheme for the means of appropriately sized and covered refuse and recyclable storage facilities together with a waste management plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority under the terms of this condition. The agreed scheme shall be implemented and made available for use prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved and shall be retained for such purposes at all times thereafter.

Reason: To ensure the provision of adequate waste, recycling and food waste storage and in the interest of visual amenity in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2024), Core Strategy (2007) Policies  ...  view the full minutes text for item 98.