Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Evans (no substitute), Mulroney (Substitute: Councillor Wexham) and Van Looy (Substitute: Councillor Ayling).

The following interests were declared at the meeting:

(a)  Councillor Arscott – Agenda Item Nos. 10 and 11 (17/02074/FUL and 17/02075/LBC - Havens, 138 - 140 Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff on Sea) – Non-pecuniary interest: Personnel/volunteers of Age Concern are known to him;

(b)  Councillor Arscott – Agenda Item No. 27 (18/00579/FULH – 27 Glenbervie Drive, Leigh on Sea) – Disqualifying non-pecuniary interest: Lives in Glenbervie Drive (withdrew);

(c)  Councillor Ayling – Agenda Item Nos. 10 and 11 (17/02074/FUL and 17/02075/LBC - Havens, 138 - 140 Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff on Sea) – Non-pecuniary interest: Council representative on Age Concern a few years ago;

(d)  Councillor Chalk – Agenda Item No. 8 (18/00669/FULM - St Bernard’s High School, Milton Road, Westcliff on Sea) – Non-pecuniary interest: Had previously worked at the school for 11 years;

(e)  Councillor Dear – Agenda Item Nos. 10 and 11 (17/02074/FUL and 17/02075/LBC - Havens, 138 - 140 Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff on Sea) – Non-pecuniary interest: Council appointed representative to Age Concern but has no involvement to date;

(f)  Councillor J Garston – Agenda Item Nos. 10 and 11 (17/02074/FUL and 17/02075/LBC - Havens, 138 - 140 Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff on Sea) – Non-pecuniary interest: People involved with the application are known to him;

(g)  Councillor J Garston – Agenda Item No. 18 (16/01723/DOV5 - Marine Plaza, Land between Southchurch Avenue and Pleasant Road fronting Marine Parade, Southend on Sea) – Non-pecuniary interest: Owns a property in the vicinity;

(h)  Councillor D Garston – Agenda Item Nos. 10 and 11 (17/02074/FUL and 17/02075/LBC - Havens, 138 - 140 Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff on Sea) – Non-pecuniary interest: People involved with the application are known to him;

(i)  Councillor D Garston – Agenda Item No. 19 (18/00254/FUL - W5, The Shore, 22 - 23 The Leas, Westcliff on Sea) – Non-pecuniary interest: One of the objectors (public speaker) is known to him;

(j)  Councillor Habermel – Agenda Item Nos. 19 (18/00254/FUL - W5, The Shore, 22 - 23 The Leas, Westcliff on Sea), 20 (17/01574/FUL - The Shore, 22 - 23 The Leas, Westcliff on Sea) and 21 (17/01716/FUL - The Shore, 22 - 23 The Leas, Westcliff on Sea) – Non-pecuniary interest: Knows the architect/agent who has undertaken some work for him in the past;

(k)  Councillor Walker – Agenda Item Nos. 10 and 11 (17/02074/FUL and 17/02075/LBC - Havens, 138 - 140 Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff on Sea) – Non-pecuniary interest: Personnel/volunteers of Age Concern are known to him;

(l) Councillor Wexham – Agenda Item Nos. 19 (18/00254/FUL - W5, The Shore, 22 - 23 The Leas, Westcliff on Sea), 20 (17/01574/FUL - The Shore, 22 - 23 The Leas, Westcliff on Sea) and 21 (17/01716/FUL - The Shore, 22 - 23 The Leas, Westcliff on Sea) – Non-pecuniary interest: Knows the architect/agent as a former officer of the Council.

(Note: In view of the comments made when calling application no. 16/01723/DOV5 - Marine Plaza, Land between Southchurch Avenue  ...  view the full minutes text for item 18.

Resolved:

That the Minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 7^th March 2018 be received, confirmed as a correct record and signed.

Resolved:-

That the Minutes of the Meeting held on Wednesday 4^th April 2018 be received, confirmed as a correct record and signed.

The Committee received a supplementary report by the Deputy Chief Executive (Place) that provided additional information on items referred to elsewhere on the Agenda.

Proposal:  Use vacant site as temporary car park (for a period of five years) and widen existing entrance onto Eastern Esplanade, changes to hard and soft landscaping, boundary treatments and associated works

Applicant:  Southend Borough Council

Agent:  Southend Borough Council

Resolved:  That TEMPORARY 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 permission hereby approved is for a temporary period of 5 years from the date of the permission only. After 5 years from the date of the granting of this permission, the use hereby approved shall permanently cease.

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework and Policies KP1 and KP2 of the Core Strategy (2007).

03  The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: C10913/17/P/008, C10913/3000/39/001, C10913/SUR01-1/B, SWEPT PATH PLAN.

Reason:  To ensure that the development is carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Development Plan.

04  No more than 120 cars or 70 cars and 29 coaches shall be permitted to park on the site until full details of the hard and soft landscape works to be carried out at the site have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. No more than 120 cars or 70 cars and 29 coaches shall be permitted to park on the site until the approved hard and soft landscaping works have been implemented in full in accordance with the approved details.  The details submitted shall include:

i.  proposed finished levels or contours; 

ii.  hard surfacing materials and means of enclosing the site (including elevations of all boundary treatments);  

iii.  details of the number, size and location of the trees, shrubs and plants to be planted together with a planting specification and details of the management of the landscaping site.

Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of the surrounding area and the amenities of neighbouring occupiers in accordance with Policies DM1, DM3 and DM5 of the Development Management Document (2015) and Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007).

05  No more than 120 cars or 70 cars and 29 coaches shall be permitted to park on the site until full details of the pay and display machines, electric charging equipment and ‘variable message sign’ to be installed have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. No more than 120 cars or 70 cars and 29 coaches shall be permitted to park on the site until the pay and display machines, electric charging equipment and variable message sign have been provided on site in full accordance with the approved details.

Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of the surrounding area and to ensure suitable facilities are provided in accordance with Policies DM1,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 22.

Proposal:  Erect seven storey building comprising 21 self-contained flats with balconies and terraces and retain ground floor commercial unit (Flexible use Classes A1/A2/A3)

Applicant:  Sky Eagle Properties Limited

Agent:  Phase 2 Planning

WITHDRAWN

Proposal:  Erect four storey building comprising 24 self-contained flats with balconies and terraces, associated amenity space, form parking, form commercial units (Use Classes A1, A2 and A3) and a non-residential institution unit (Class D1) fronting Clarence Street at ground floor level

Applicant:  Sky Eagle Properties Limited

Agent:  Phase 2 Planning

Resolved: 

(a)  That the Deputy Chief Executive (Place), Director of Planning and Transport or Group Manager of Planning & Building Control be to GRANT PLANNING PERMISSION,  subject to completion of a PLANNING AGREEMENT under section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and all appropriate legislation to secure the provision of:

•  5 affordable units comprising 3 affordable rent units and 2 shared ownership units. The mix to include 3 x 1 bedroom and 2 x 2 bedroom flats.

•  a financial contribution towards secondary education provision of £9042.42 (index-linked), specifically for Eastwood Academy, which is payable prior commencement to the development

(b)  The Deputy Chief Executive (Place), Director of Planning and Transport or the Group Manager (Planning & Building Control) be authorised to determine the application upon completion of the above obligation, so long as planning permission when granted and the obligation when executed, accords with the details set out in the report submitted and the conditions listed below:

01  The development hereby permitted shall be begun not later than 3 years beginning with the date of this permission.

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

02  The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans: 1267-01 Revision B; 1267-09; 1267-10 Revision J; 1267-11; 1267-12; 1267-13; 1267-14; 1267-15; 1267-24 Revision H; 1267-25 Revision G; 1267-03 Revision M; 1267-04 Revision L; 1267-05 Revision H; 1267-06 Revision H; 1267-27 Revision A; 1267-50 Revision C.

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

03  Notwithstanding the details shown on the plans submitted and otherwise hereby approved the development hereby permitted shall not commence, other than for groundworks and site preparation works, unless and until details and appropriately sized samples of the materials to be used for all the external surfaces of the proposed buildings at the site including facing materials, roof detail, windows, doors, including fire doors to the stairwells and commercial units, balustrading, fascia, soffits, balconies, balustrades, screening, fascia’s, shopfronts and forecourt area have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The works must then be carried out in full accordance with the approved materials, details and specifications before the dwellings or non-residential units hereby approved are first occupied.

Reason: To safeguard character and appearance of the area and 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 Design and Townscape Guide (2009). Given the nature of the development propose, the details sought and the objectives of the condition it is fundamental that information required is  ...  view the full minutes text for item 24.

Proposal:  Demolish existing temporary classroom and garage/store, erect three storey extension to form 8 additional classrooms, erect lean to store, form hardstanding, layout parking and install new boundary gate

Applicant:  St. Bernard's High School

Agent:  Ingleton Wood LLP

Resolved:  That planning permission be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

01  The development hereby permitted shall be begun not later than 3 years beginning with the date of this permission.

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

02  The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans SBHSCE-IW-XX-00-DR-A-1000 Revision P2; 1/001 Topographical Survey; SBHSCE-IW-XX-00-DR-A-1200; SBHSCE-IW-XX-00-DR-A-1100;  SBHSCE-IW-XX-00-DR-A-2400_D5 Revision P3; SBHSCE-IW-XX-01-DR-A-2401_D5 Revision P3; SBHSCE-IW-XX-00-DR-A-2500_D5 Revision P2; SBHSCE-IW-XX-00-DR-A-2501_D5 Revision P1; SBHSCE-IW-XX-01-DR-A-2502_D5_P1.

Reason: To ensure that the development is carried out in accordance with the policies in the Development Plan.

03  The development shall only be carried out in accordance with the details of materials as detailed on the materials schedule and supporting information entitled “Ingleton Wood St Bernard’s High School” dated 30th April 2018 and drawing SBHSCE-IW-XX-00-DR-A-2500_D5 Revision P2 and SBHSCE-IW-XX-XX-DR-A-2502_D5 Revision P1 including Bower Buff Multi brickwork to the external elevations, aluminium windows and doors Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems,  Marley Eternit Slate Tiles to the roof, Canopy-Aluminium frame, concrete flagstones and parking areas to be porous tarmac,  Harling Security Gates black 4.1m, Bower Buff Multi brickwork boundary wall detail to match existing received 10th May 2018.

Reason: To safeguard character and appearance of surrounding area in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy 2007 and policies DM1 and DM3 of the Development Management 2015 and the advice contained within the Design and Townscape Guide 2009.

04  Planting of a Virginia Creeper Plant and two Crataegus Prunifolia Trees in accordance with the approved drawing SBHSCE-IW-XX-00-DR-A-2400_D5 Revision P3 shall be carried out within the first planting season following first occupation of the development. 

Reason: To ensure that the development is satisfactory in terms of its appearance and that it makes a positive contribution to the local environment and biodiversity in accordance with Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007), Policies DM1 and DM3 of the Development Management Document (2015) and the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

05  Prior to first occupation of the development hereby approved, a Travel Plan including a comprehensive survey of all users, targets to reduce car journeys to school, details of local resident involvement in the adoption and implementation of the travel plan, identifying sustainable transport modes including cycling and modes of public transport and measures to reduce car usage shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the local planning authority. The approved Travel Plan shall be fully implemented prior to first use of the development hereby approved and be maintained thereafter in perpetuity. For the first three years at the end of each academic year a document setting out the monitoring of the effectiveness of the Travel Plan and setting out any  ...  view the full minutes text for item 25.

Proposal:  Change of use from existing dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a seven bedroom HMO (Sui Generis), erect single storey rear extension, dormers to front and rear and convert loft into habitable accommodation, alterations to front and side elevations, layout parking, cycle and bin stores to rear and install wheelchair ramps to front, side and rear.

Applicant:  Mr Hughes

Agent:  RD architecture Ltd.

WITHDRAWN

Proposal:  Change of use of ground floor shop (Class A1) to community hub for age concern (Class D1), change of use of first floor from shop (Class A1) to Assembly and Leisure use (Class D2) and replace external staircase to rear, infill window to rear, install 2 rooflights and 2 roof lanterns to single storey flat roof to rear.

Applicant:  Age Concern Southend CIO

Agent:  Metson Architects Ltd

Resolved:  That planning permission be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

01 The development hereby permitted shall begin not later than three years of 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 permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans TP-X01B, TP-X02, TP-01D, TP-02, TP-03

Reason: To ensure that the development is carried out in accordance with the Development Plan.

03 The proposed roof lights; lantern and replacement external staircase to the rear roof shall be constructed of glass and black painted metal.

Reason: To safeguard the significance of the listed building in accordance with Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007) and Policies DM1, DM3 and DM5 of the Development Management Document  (2015) and advise contained within the Southend Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

04 The infilling of the window to the first floor rear shall only be carried out using reclaimed brick and lime mortar to match the existing building.

Reason: To safeguard the significance of the listed building in accordance with Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007) and Policies DM1, DM3 and DM5 of the Development Management Document  (2015) and advise contained within the Southend Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

05 The development hereby approved shall not be occupied or brought into use until refuse and recycling  storage facilities are provided in full at the site in accordance with those shown on approved drawing reference TP-03.  The refuse and recycling facilities shall be permanently maintained as such thereafter. 

Reason:  To ensure that the development is satisfactorily serviced and that satisfactory waste management is undertaken in the interests of highway safety and visual amenity and to protect the character of the surrounding area, in accordance with Policies KP2 and CP3 of the Core Strategy (2007) and  Policy DM15 of the Development Management Document (2015) 2015.

06 The development hereby approved shall not be occupied or brought into use until a waste management plan and service plan has been submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The waste management and servicing of the development shall thereafter only be carried out in accordance with the approved details and shall be maintained in perpetuity. 

Reason:  to ensure that the development is satisfactorily serviced and that satisfactory waste management is undertaken in the interests of highway safety and visual amenity and to protect the character of the surrounding area, in accordance with Policies KP2 and CP3 of the Core Strategy (2007)  ...  view the full minutes text for item 27.

Proposal:  Change of use of ground floor shop (Class A1) to community hub for age concern (Class D1), change of use of first floor from shop (Class A1) to Assembly and Leisure use (Class D2) and replace external staircase to rear, infill window to rear, install 2 rooflights and 2 roof lanterns to single storey flat roof to rear.

Applicant:  Age Concern Southend CIO

Agent:  Metson Architects Ltd

Resolved:  That listed building consent be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

01 The development hereby permitted shall commence not later than 3 years beginning with the date of this permission.

Reason: Required to be imposed pursuant to Section 18 of the Planning (Listed Building and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

02 The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans TP-X01B, TP-X02, TP-01D, TP-02, TP-03, TP-04, TP-05D, TP-07, TP-08, TP-09, TP-10A, TP-11A, TP-12A, TP-13, TP-14, TP-15A

Reason: To ensure that the development is carried out in accordance with the Development Plan.

03 The proposed roof lights, lantern and replacement external staircase to the rear roof shall be constructed of glass and black painted metal.

Reason: To safeguard the significance of the listed building in accordance with Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007) and Policies DM1, DM3 and DM5 of the Development Management Document  (2015) and advise contained within the Southend Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

04 The infilling of the window to the first floor rear shall only be carried out using reclaimed brick and lime mortar to match the existing building.

Reason: To safeguard the significance of the listed building in accordance with Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007) and Policies DM1, DM3 and DM5 of the Development Management Document  (2015) and advise contained within the Southend Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

05 No works approved by this consent shall take place until detailed drawings and details of materials to be used for the ground floor reception counter and the servery counters at ground and first floor levels at scales of 1:20, 1:10 or 1:1 as appropriate have been submitted to and agreed in writing by the local planning authority. The works shall only be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: To safeguard significance of the listed building in accordance with Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007) and Policies DM1, DM3 and DM5 of the Development Management Document  (2015) and advise contained within the Southend Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

06 No works approved by this consent shall take place until detailed drawings and details of materials, including ironmongery, for the new internal door and door surrounds to the ground floor access to single storey section, all the doors to the first floor office/computer/darts area and the new door to the 2nd floor staircase lobby area at scales of 1:20, 1:10 or 1:1 as appropriate have been submitted to and agreed in writing by the local planning authority. The works  ...  view the full minutes text for item 28.

Proposal:  Convert ground floor shop (Class A1) and vacant first floor accommodation into a 10 bedroom HMO (Sui Generis), erect two storey rear extension, alter front and side elevations and layout parking to rear (amended proposal) 

Applicant:  Higgins Property Investments Limited

Agent:  BGA Architects

Resolved:  That planning permission be REFUSED for the following reasons:

01  The proposed development by reason of its design, scale and the proposed intensity of the use with 10 bedrooms, 5  car parking spaces and up to 18 residents living in the building, would result in material harm to the residential amenity of the adjoining residents in terms of noise and disturbance. The development is therefore unacceptable and contrary to National Planning Policy Framework, 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 Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

02  The proposed development by reason of the extremely limited internal communal living accommodation being provided, the limited size and poor quality of the external amenity space provided, the inconveniently located refuse facilities and as a result of the ground floor rooms being materially overlooked and providing lack of privacy, would provide substandard living conditions for the future occupiers of the site and a poor quality residential environment. The proposal is therefore unacceptable and contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework, Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007), Policies DM1, DM3 and DM8 of the Development Management Document (2015) and the advice contained within the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

03  The proposal would provide insufficient parking facilities to meet the needs of the development, resulting in an increase in on-street parking to the material detriment of highway safety and the free flow of traffic. The development is therefore unacceptable and contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework, Policy CP3 of the Core Strategy (2007) and Policy DM15 of the Development Management Document (2015).

The Local Planning Authority has acted positively and proactively in determining this application by identifying matters of concern with the proposal and determining the application within a timely manner, clearly setting out the reason(s) for refusal, allowing the Applicant the opportunity to consider the harm caused and whether or not it can be remedied by a revision to the proposal.  The detailed analysis is set out in a report prepared by officers. In the circumstances the proposal is not considered to be sustainable development. The Local Planning Authority is willing to discuss the best course of action

Informatives

01  A large HMO falls outside of Use Classes C3 and C4 and constitutes a sui generis use. However, the use is residential in character and therefore the change of use from a dwellinghouse to a large HMO would not represent a CIL liable change of use.

Proposal:  Erect additional three floors forming 108 room hotel on top of an existing 10-storey building, alterations to elevations and extension to lift shaft and staircase (outline)

Applicant:  Southend Point Ltd

Agent:  Mr Patel

Resolved:  That outline planning permission be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

01  In as far as they relate to the scale, layout and appearance of the development hereby approved, the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans:  01 (22.09.2017), 02 (29.04.2018), 08 (18.03.2018), 09 (18.03.2018), 10 (02.08.2017), 11 (18.03.2018), 12 (09.05.2018), 13 (09.05.2018), 14 (09.05.2018), 15 (09.05.2018), 17 (09.05.2018).

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

02  Details of the landscaping and access (hereinafter called the "reserved matters") shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before any development begins and the development shall be carried out as approved under the reserved matters. Application for approval of the reserved matters shall be made to the Local Planning Authority not later than 3 (three) years from the date of this permission. The development hereby permitted shall begin not later than 2 (two) years from the date of approval of the last of the reserved matter to be approved.

Reason: Required to be imposed pursuant to Section 92 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and because the application is for outline planning permission only and the particulars submitted are insufficient for consideration of details mentioned.

03  Notwithstanding the details shown on the plans submitted and otherwise hereby approved no development shall be undertaken until samples and full details of all materials to be used on the external elevations including full details of the cladding (including exact colours specifications), windows, box features and window reveals have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details before it is first brought into use.

Reason:  This pre-commencement condition is required 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 (NPPF), Core Strategy (2007) Policies KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) Policies DM1 and DM3, and the guidance contained within the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

04  Notwithstanding the details shown on the plans submitted and otherwise hereby approved no development shall be undertaken until full details of the secure, covered cycle parking for no less than 140 cycles and the refuse and recycling storage for the development have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.  The approved cycle parking and refuse storage facilities shall be provided in full and made available for use for the development prior to the first use of the development hereby approved and be retained as such in perpetuity.

Reason: This pre-commencement condition is required  ...  view the full minutes text for item 30.

Proposal:  Erect first floor extension to form two storey dwellinghouse, first floor extension to existing rear extension and alter elevations

Applicant:  Mr and Mrs Kantor

Agent:  A9 Architecture

Resolved:  That planning permission be GRANTED subject tot the following conditions:

01 The development hereby permitted shall begin not 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 permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans – 1097 00, 01A, 06F, 07F, 08F, 011F

Reason:  To ensure that the development is carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Development Plan.

03 All new work to the outside of the building, including fenestration, must match existing original work in terms of the choice of materials, method of construction and finished appearance. This applies unless differences are shown on the drawings hereby approved or are required by conditions to this permission.

Reason: To safeguard the visual amenities of the area, in accordance with National Planning Policy Framework (2012), Core Strategy (2007) Policy CP4, Policy DM1 of Development Management Document (2015) and Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

04 The proposed windows at first and second floor to the western side elevation shall only be glazed in obscure glass (the glass to be obscure to at least Level 4 on the Pilkington Levels of Privacy, or such equivalent as may be agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority) and fixed shut, except for any top hung fan light which shall be a minimum of 1.7 metres above internal finished floor level.  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.

Reason: To protect the privacy and environment of people in neighbouring residential properties, in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2012), Core Strategy (2007) Policies KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) Policies DM1 and DM3 and Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

Informatives

01  The Local Planning Authority has acted positively and proactively in determining this application by assessing the proposal against all material considerations, including planning policies and any representations that may have been received and subsequently determining to grant planning permission in accordance with the presumption in favour of sustainable development, as set out within the National Planning Policy Framework.  The detailed analysis is set out in a report on the application prepared by officers.

02  You are advised that as the proposed extension(s) to your property 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 CIL.

You should be aware that in cases where damage occurs during construction works to the highway in implementing this permission that Council may seek to recover  ...  view the full minutes text for item 31.

Breach of Control:  The installation of clear glazed side panels to balconies & non installation of obscure glazed panels to ground floor north aspect in breach of condition 3 of planning approval 15/01606/AMDT granted under appeal Ref APP/D1590/W/16/3144896

Resolved:  That ENFORCEMENT ACTION be AUTHORISED to secure the installation of permanent obscure glazing to the north and south balconies in accordance with approved plan b500 and condition 3 of appeal decision APP/D1590/W/16/3144896 dated 18th May 2016.

The authorised enforcement action to include (if/as necessary) the service of an Enforcement Notice under Section 172 of the Act or a Breach of Condition Notice and the pursuance of proceedings whether by prosecution or injunction to secure compliance with the requirements of the Enforcement Notice or Breach of Condition Notice.

When serving an Enforcement or Breach of Condition Notice the local planning authority must ensure a reasonable time for compliance. In this case a compliance period of 8 weeks is considered reasonable for the installation of suitable obscured glass.

Taking enforcement action in this case may amount to an interference with the owners’ and/or occupiers’ Human Rights. However, it is necessary for the local planning authority to balance the rights of the owners and/or occupiers against its legitimate aims to regulate and control land within its area. In this particular case it is considered reasonable, expedient, and proportionate and in the public interest to pursue enforcement action on the grounds set out in the formal recommendation.

Proposal:  Demolish existing building and erect 5 storey building incorporating 21 self-contained flats with balconies/terraces, layout parking and cycle stores at basement level, refuse store and amenity space (Amended Proposal)

Applicant:  Property Generation Services Limited

Agent:  Pomery Planning Consultants

Resolved: 

(a)  That the Deputy Chief Executive (Place), Director of Planning and Transport or Group Manager of Planning & Building Control be DELEGATED to GRANT PLANNING PERMISSION subject to completion of a PLANNING AGREEMENT UNDER SECTION 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and all appropriate legislation to secure the provision of:

•  a financial contribution for affordable housing of £192,760.61 (index-linked) in lieu of on-site provision, which is payable prior to occupation of the 7th dwelling

•  a financial contribution towards secondary education provision of £35,039.39 (index-linked), to be used towards the expansion of St Bernard’s High School which is payable prior to occupation of the 7th dwelling

(b)  The Director of Planning and Transport or the Group Manager (Planning & Building Control) be authorised to determine the application upon completion of the above obligation, so long as planning permission when granted and the obligation when executed, accords with the details set out in the report submitted and the conditions listed below:

01  The development hereby permitted shall be begun not later than 3 years beginning with the date of this permission.

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

02  The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans:  2408 01, 2408 02,  24087 03, 2408 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 2408Doc 01, 2408DoC 02

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

03  Notwithstanding the details shown on the plans submitted and otherwise hereby approved, no construction works above the lower ground floor (parking) slab level shall take place until samples of the materials to be used in the construction of the external elevations of the building hereby permitted, including balconies, balustrades, screening and fenestration, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of the surrounding area in accordance with policy DM1 of the Development Management Document (2015) and Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007).

04  Notwithstanding the details shown on the plans submitted and otherwise hereby approved, no construction works above the lower ground floor (parking) floor slab level shall take place until full details of both hard and soft landscape works proposed for the site, including any green walls or green roof, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.  These details shall include: proposed finished levels or contours; means of enclosure (including any gates to the car parks); car parking layouts;  other vehicle and pedestrian access and circulation areas;  hard surfacing materials;  minor artefacts and structures (e.g. furniture, loggia, bollards, play  ...  view the full minutes text for item 33.

Proposal:  Approval of reserved matters including details of appearance, landscaping pursuant to outline planning permission 17/00563/OUTM dated 26.10.2017 to demolish existing building and erect two blocks part 2, part 3, part 4 storey comprising of 30 flats, 1 commercial unit on ground floor  lay out parking, refuse and cycle stores

Applicant:  Emex International

Agent:  Third Dimension Arch. Design Ltd

Resolved:  That the reserved matters be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:

01  The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with plans 100, 200A, 201C, 250B, 251B, 252A First Floor, 252B Second Floor, 254 Third Floor, 255B, 256B; 257B, 258, 259, 601A, 262A, 260, 261, 263, 264, 265, 266.

Reason: To ensure that the development is carried out in accordance with the policies outlined in the Development Plan.

02  The development shall be carried out solely in accordance with the material schedule received on the 2nd May 2018, drawings 201c, 260, 261, 262a, 263, 264, 265 and 601A including Sika-Trocal to the roof; Marley Equitone (natura) Cladding in Classic Grey, Soft Grey , Chalk Grey and Pale Mist; Facing brickwork- Ibstock Arden Red (main façade), Ibstock Arden Grey (recessed areas); windows and doors SAPA Aluminium windows and doors (Grey RAL 7012), Balustrades and Balconies Q Railing (Stainless Steel); Parapet Capping-Metal capping (RAL 7012), Tarmaccadam, ‘Silver Grey’ concrete setts, timber decking, Marshalls 600mm x 600mm ‘Monopave’, Marshalls 145mm x 255mm conservation kerb in ‘Silver Grey’ and 50mm blue slate chippings (nominal grade 30mm-50mm) to finish front planting beds prior to occupation of any development hereby approved.

Reason: To safeguard character and appearance of the area and 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 Design and Townscape Guide (2009). Given the nature of the development propose, the details sought and the objectives of the condition it is fundamental that information required is provided prior to the commencement of any development.

03  The hard and soft landscaping shall be undertaken in accordance with the approved details as shown on drawing 601a. The approved hard landscaping works shall be fully completed prior to first occupation of the development hereby approved and the soft landscaping works shall be completed within the first planting season following first occupation of the development and maintained in perpetuity thereafter.  

Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of the surrounding area and the amenities of the occupants of the proposed development in accordance with Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007) and Policies DM1, DM3, DM5 and DM8 of the Development Management Document (2015).

04  A 1.5m high obscure glazed privacy screen to the edge of the communal terrace as shown on drawing 252B  adjacent to number 24 Darlinghurst Grove shall be installed prior to the first occupation of the residential flats hereby approved, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority. The privacy screen shall be  ...  view the full minutes text for item 34.

Proposal:  Modification of planning obligation (Section 106 agreement) dated 22nd July 2015 pursuant to application 14/01462/FULM to reduce the requirement to provide affordable housing

Applicant:  Inner London Group

Agent:  Christopher Wickham of Christopher Wickham Associates

Resolved:  That the MODIFICATION OF THE PLANNING OBLIGATION dated 22nd July 2015, pursuant to planning application 14/01462/FULM to provide a financial contribution for affordable housing of £300,000 (index-linked) in lieu of on-site provision, be REFUSED for the following reason:

01  Council policies require residential development proposals to make sustainable use of land and resources, and are expected to contribute to local housing needs including affordable housing provision. The proposed modification fails to make optimum and sustainable use of the land, which would have a significantly detrimental effect in terms of the delivery of affordable housing, for which there is a recognised need in the Borough. This is unacceptable and contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework (March 2012) and the objectives of policy KP2, KP3, and CP8 of the Council’s Core Strategy (December 2007).

Proposal:  Form new vehicular access onto The Leas

Applicant:  Westbrook Properties

Agent: SKArchitects

Mr Moss, a local resident, spoke as an objector to the application.

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  With the exception of the overall width of the crossover which shall not exceed 4.8m, the development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plan 411-01-17-L01A.

Reason:  To ensure that the development is carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Development Plan and to ensure that the development is completed in the interests of highway safety, in accordance with policies CP3 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007), policy DM1 and DM15 of the Development Management Document (2015) and guidance contained within the Vehicle Crossing Policy & Application Guidance (2014).

The Local Planning Authority has acted positively and proactively in determining this application by assessing the proposal against all material considerations, including planning policies and any representations that may have been received and subsequently determining to grant planning permission in accordance with the presumption in favour of sustainable development, as set out within the National Planning Policy Framework.  The detailed analysis is set out in a report on the application prepared by officers

Informatives

01  You are advised that as the proposed alterations to your property do not result in new floorspace and 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 CIL.

02  It should be noted that the applicant will be required to contribute to the traffic regulation order to amend the parking spaces to the front of the site to ensure that on-street parking is not lost as a result of the proposal. For more information please contact Southend Borough Council’s Highways Department on 01702 215003.

03  You should be aware that in cases where damage occurs during construction works to the highway in implementing this permission that Council may seek to recover the cost of repairing public highways and footpaths from any party responsible for damaging them. This includes damage carried out when implementing a planning permission or other works to buildings or land. Please take care when carrying out works on or near the public highways and footpaths in the Borough.

Proposal:  Form additional self-contained flat to sixth floor with terrace

Applicant:  Westbrook Properties

Agent:  SKArchitects

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 permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: 411-01-17 P10, 411-01-17 P11/A, SK100 revision 1, 411-01-17 P20, 411-01-17 P21, 411-01-17 P30, 411-01-17 P40, 411-01-17 P41, 411-01-17 P50, 411-01-17 P51, 411-01-17 P60, 411-01-17 P70, 411-01-17 P71

Reason:  To ensure that the development is carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Development Plan

03  All new work to the outside of the building must match existing original work in terms of the choice of materials, method of construction and finished appearance.  This applies unless differences are shown on the drawings hereby approved or are required by conditions to this permission.

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 (NPPF), (Core Strategy) 2007 policy KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) policy DM1, and Design and Townscape Guide) (2009).

04  Prior to occupation of the development hereby approved details of energy efficiency and other sustainability measures to be included in the scheme, including the provision of at least 10% of the energy needs of the development hereby approved being provided from onsite renewable sources, shall be submitted to, agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority and implemented on site in accordance with the agreed details unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To minimise the environmental impact of the development through efficient use of resources and better use of sustainable and renewable resources in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework, DPD1 (Core Strategy) policy KP2 and CP4, and SPD1 (Design and Townscape Guide).

05  Before the dwelling hereby approved is occupied, one parking space identified as currently unallocated within the existing on site car park as shown on drawing SK100 revision 1 shall be allocated to the occupier/s of the development hereby approved. The parking space identified shall be permanently retained thereafter for occupiers and visitors to that dwelling only.

Reason: To ensure that adequate car parking is provided and retained to serve the development in accordance with Policies CP3 of the Core Strategy DPD1 and Policy DM15 of the Development Management 2015.

06  Prior to commencement of development, details of the terrace privacy screen shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. The screen shall be installed in accordance with the approved details prior to first use of the balcony and shall be permanently retained thereafter.

Reason: To safeguard character and appearance of surrounding area and the amenities of neighbouring occupiers  ...  view the full minutes text for item 37.

Proposal:  Form additional self-contained flat to eighth floor with terrace

Applicant:  Westbrook Properties

Agent:  SKArchitects

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 permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:  411-01-17 P10, 411-01-17 P11/A, SK100 Rev 1, 411-01-17 P21, 411-01-17 P22, 411-01-17 P30, 411-01-17 P41, 411-01-17 P42, 411-01-17 P52, 411-01-17 P53, 411-01-17 P61, 411-01-17 P72, 411-01-17 P73

Reason:  To ensure that the development is carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Development Plan

03  All new work to the outside of the building must match existing original work in terms of the choice of materials, method of construction and finished appearance.  This applies unless differences are shown on the drawings hereby approved or are required by conditions to this permission.

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 (NPPF), DPD1 (Core Strategy) 2007 policy KP2 and CP4, Development Management DPD policy DM1, and Design and Townscape Guide) (2009).

04  Prior to occupation of the development hereby approved details of energy efficiency and other sustainability measures to be included in the scheme, including the provision of at least 10% of the energy needs of the development hereby approved being provided from onsite renewable sources, shall be submitted to, agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority and implemented on site in accordance with the agreed details unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To minimise the environmental impact of the development through efficient use of resources and better use of sustainable and renewable resources in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework, DPD1 (Core Strategy) policy KP2 and CP4, and SPD1 (Design and Townscape Guide).

05  Before the dwelling hereby approved is occupied, one parking space identified as currently unallocated within the existing on site car park as shown on drawing SK100 revision 1 shall be allocated to the occupier/s of the development hereby approved. The parking space identified shall be permanently retained thereafter for occupiers and visitors to that dwelling only.

Reason: To ensure that adequate car parking is provided and retained to serve the development in accordance with Policies CP3 of the Core Strategy DPD1 and Policy DM15 of the Development Management 2015.

06  Prior to commencement of development, details of the terrace privacy screen shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. The screen shall be installed in accordance with the approved details prior to first use of the balcony and shall be permanently retained thereafter.

Reason: To safeguard character and appearance of surrounding area and the amenities of neighbouring occupiers  ...  view the full minutes text for item 38.

Proposal:  Install non illuminated fascia signs to seven existing highways planters on London Road between Ashburnham Road and Brighten Road

Applicant:  Southend Borough Council

Resolved:  That advertisement consent be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

01  This consent is granted for a period of 5 years beginning from the date of this consent.

Reason: To comply with Regulation 14(7) of the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) Regulations 2007.

02  The advertisements shall be displayed in accordance with the approved plans: Location Plan, Proposed Planter Sign Plan and Elevations, Sign Detail

Reason: To ensure that the advertisements are displayed in accordance with the policies in the Development Plan.

03  (a)  Any advertisement displayed, and any site used for the display of advertisements, shall be maintained in a clean and tidy condition to the reasonable satisfaction of the local planning authority.

(b)  Any structure or hoarding erected or used principally for the purpose of displaying advertisements shall be maintained in a safe condition.

(c)  Where any advertisement is required under the Regulations to be removed, the removal shall be carried out to the reasonable satisfaction of the local planning authority.

(d)  No advertisement is to be displayed without the permission of the owner of the site or any other person with an interest in the site entitled to grant permission.

(e)  No advertisement shall be sited or displayed so as to obscure, or hinder the ready interpretation of, any road traffic sign, railway signal or aid to navigation by water or air, or so as otherwise to render hazardous the use of any highway, railway, waterway (including coastal waters) or aerodrome (civil or military).

Reason: Required to be imposed to comply with Regulation 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) Regulations 2007.

The Local Planning Authority has acted positively and proactively in determining this application by assessing the proposal against all material considerations, including planning policies and any representations that may have been received and subsequently determining to grant planning permission in accordance with the presumption in favour of sustainable development, as set out within the National Planning Policy Framework.  The detailed analysis is set out in a report on the application prepared by officers.