Apologies for absence were received from Councillors J Garston (Substitute: Councillor Salter), Norman MBE (no substitute) and Van Looy (no substitute).

The following interests were declared at the meeting:

(a)  Councillor Arscott – Agenda Item No. 5 (16/00662/FUL- Sandy Lodge, 1a Southchurch Avenue) – Disqualifying non-pecuniary interest: Friends own neighbouring land and properties (withdrew);

(b)  Councillor Arscott – Agenda Item No. 6 (16/01160/FULH - 11 Leigh Park Road, Leigh on Sea) – Non-pecuniary interest: Lobbied and met by applicant and objectors;

(c)  Councillor Arscott – Agenda Item No. 9 (16/00075/UNAU_B - 115 Tattersall Gardens, Leigh on Sea) – Non-pecuniary interest: Lobbied and met by applicant and objectors;

(d)  Councillor Assenheim – Agenda Item No. 4 (16/00504/FUL - 143 Green Lane, Eastwood, Essex, SS9 5QL) – Disqualifying non-pecuniary interest: Applicant is Applicant is his GP and has had conversations with him (withdrew);

(e)  Councillor Ayling – Agenda Item No. 17 (16/01243/FULM – Shoeburyness High School, Caulfield Road, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS3 9LL) – Non-pecuniary interest: Son undertakes work at the school;

(f)  Councillor Evans – Agenda Item No. 7 (16/01343/FULH - 6 Vardon Drive, Leigh on Sea) – Non-pecuniary interest: Lives in the general area of the application site;

(g)  Councillor Evans – Agenda Item No. 8 (16/01418/FULH - 71 Marine Parade, Leigh on Sea) – Disqualifying non-pecuniary interest (withdrew);

(h) Councillor D Garston – Agenda Item No. 6 (16/01160/FULH - 11 Leigh Park Road, Leigh on Sea) – Disqualifying non-pecuniary interest: Architect is very well known to him;

(i)  Councillor D Garston – Agenda Item No. 9 (16/00075/UNAU_B - 115 Tattersall Gardens, Leigh on Sea) – Non-pecuniary interest: Applicant has approached him;

(j)  Councillor D Garston – Agenda Item No. 14 (16/01182/FUL - 181 West Road, Westcliff on Sea) – Non-pecuniary interest: Applicant has approached him;

(k)  Councillor Mulroney – Agenda Item No. 6 (16/01160/FULH - 11 Leigh Park Road, Leigh on Sea) – Non-pecuniary interest: Member of Leigh Town Council and Leigh Society (non-participant in planning);

(l)  Councillor Mulroney – Agenda Item No. 7 (16/01343/FULH - 6 Vardon Drive, Leigh on Sea) – Non-pecuniary interest: Member of Leigh Town Council and Leigh Society (non-participant in planning) and objectors are known to her;

(m)  Councillor Mulroney – Agenda Item No. 8 (16/01418/FULH - 71 Marine Parade, Leigh on Sea) – Non-pecuniary interest: Member of Leigh Town Council and Leigh Society (non-participant in planning) and objectors are known to her;

(n)  Councillor Mulroney – Agenda Item No. 13 (16/01139/FUL - 1026 London Road, Leigh on Sea) ) – Non-pecuniary interest: Member of Leigh Town Council and Leigh Society (non-participant in planning) and has been contacted by the objector;

(o)  Councillor Walker – (Agenda Item No. 4 Application 16/00504/FUL: 143 Green Lane, Eastwood, Leigh on Sea) – Non-pecuniary interest: Knows a neighbour to the site

The Committee received a supplementary report by the Corporate Director for Place that provided additional information on items referred to elsewhere on the Agenda.

Proposal:  Demolish existing dwelling and garage and erect two storey dwellinghouse with rooms in roof, balcony at rear, two storey side extension to form habitable accommodation with attached link to main building, layout landscaping, parking to front and install new vehicular access on to Green Lane.

Applicant:  Mr and Mrs Siddique

Agent:  SKArchitects

Mrs Wright, a local resident, spoke as an objector to the application.  Mr Kearney, the applicant’s agent, responded.

Planning Permission REFUSED for the following reason:

The proposed development by reason by reason of its excessive bulk, design, height, massing and forward projection in relation to the existing dwellings, would result in an incongruous and discordant feature at this location within the streetscene to the detriment of the character and appearance of area. This would be contrary to the provisions of the National Planning Policy Framework, policy KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (DPD1) policy DM1 of the Development Management DPD2 and advice contained within the adopted Design and Townscape Guide (SPD1).

Proposal:  Change of use from Residential Institution (Class C2) to House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Class Sui-Generis)

Applicant:  Higgins Property Investments Ltd

Agent:  Knight Gratrix Architects

Planning Permission GRANTED subject to 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: 010 Revision B; 011 Revision A.

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 SPD1 (Design and Townscape Guide). 

04 Notwithstanding the details shown on the approved plans the use hereby approved shall not commence until details of the cycle storage have been submitted to and approved by the local planning authority and the cycle storage provided in accordance with the approved details. The cycle storage should thereafter be retained in perpetuity

Reason: To ensure that satisfactory secure off-street bicycle parking is provided in accordance with DPD1 (Core Strategy) 2007 policies KP2 and CP4, Development Management DPD policy DM1 and DM15, and SPD1 (Design and Townscape Guide).

05 Notwithstanding the details shown on the approved plans the use hereby approved shall not commence until details of the covered refuse storage have been submitted to and approved by the local planning authority and the refuse storage provided in accordance with the approved details. The refuse storage should thereafter be retained in perpetuity.

Reason: To safeguard the amenities of the future occupants of the proposed flats and adjoining properties and the amenities of the area in general in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), DPD1 (Core Strategy) 2007 policy CP4, Development Management DPD policy DM1, and SPD1 (Design and Townscape Guide).

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  ...  view the full minutes text for item 309.

Proposal:  Demolish part of dwellinghouse and erect part single/part two storey front extension to western side of dwelling, erect three storey front extension to eastern side of dwelling, erect a three storey rear extension, replace roof and erect dormer to rear and form new vehicular access to Leigh park road (Amended Proposal)(Part Retrospective).

Applicant:  Mr S. Ezra

Agent:  Smart Planning

Mrs Long, a local resident, spoke as an objector to the application. Mr Littler, the applicant’s agent responded.

Planning Permission REFUSED for the following reason:

01  The proposed development, by virtue of the scale, form and architectural features of the resultant dwelling, would cause harm to the appearance of the dwelling at the application site and be a discordant and incongruous addition to the street-scene, thereby not maintaining or enhancing the character or appearance of the Leigh Conservation Area.  The proposal is therefore contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework, policies KP2 and CP4 of DPD1 (Core Strategy), policies DM1 and DM5 of DPD2 (Development Management) and the advice contained within SPD1 (Design and Townscape Guidance).

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

Informative

You are advised that as the proposed alterations 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.

Proposal:  Alter roof from hip to gable and erect dormer to rear to form habitable accommodation in roof and install rooflights to front elevation

Applicant:  Mr and Mrs Larthe

Agent:  DK Building Designs

Mrs Major, a local resident, spoke as an objector to the application.

Planning Permission REFUSED for the following reason:

01  The proposed development would, by reason of the increase in the height and bulk of the roof and its detailed design, relate poorly to the host property and result in a dwellinghouse that is out of proportion, overbearing and which dominates its surroundings, to the detriment of the amenities of the occupiers of the adjoining properties on Highlands Boulevard and the character and appearance of the existing dwelling, streetscene and area more widely.  The proposal is therefore unacceptable and contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework, Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Southend-on-Sea 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:  Raise ridge height and erect hip to gable roof extension to front and rear with dormers to side and balcony to front

Applicant:  M. Gibbons

Agent:  A. Green

Planning Permission REFUSED for the following reason:

01  The proposed alterations to the scale and form of the roofscape would be prominent and unsympathetic features to the detriment of the appearance of the existing property and the character of the area contrary to the NPPF, Policy DM1 of the Core Strategy and advice contained within the Design and Townscape Guide.

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 and is also willing to provide pre-application advice in respect of any future application for a revised development, should the applicant wish to exercise this option in accordance with the Council's pre-application advice service.

Informative

01 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.

Breach of Control:  Erected decking without planning permission

Resolved: That ENFORCEMENT ACTION be AUTHORISED for the removal of the unauthorised decking at the rear of the site. This is due to the potential for overlooking to the detriment of residential amenity, contrary to Policy DM1 of the DM DPD, Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy, and advice contained within the Design and Townscape Guide (SPD1).

The authorised enforcement action to include (if/as necessary) the service of an Enforcement Notice under Section 172 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the pursuance of proceedings whether by prosecution or injunction to secure compliance with the requirements of said Notice.

When serving an Enforcement Notice the local planning authority must ensure a reasonable time for compliance. It is considered that a one month compliance period is reasonable in these circumstances.

Proposal:  Use Dwellinghouse (Class C3) as a Day Care Centre (Class D1) (Retrospective)

Applicant:  Mr M. Imtiaz

Planning Permission GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

01  The use of the building shall only occur between the hours of 0900 and 1700 on Monday to Friday and no carers, staff or other people shall be at the site outside the hours of 0800 and 1800 on Monday to Friday.  The site shall not be used on Saturdays or Sundays.

Reason:  To protect the amenities of neighbouring residents in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework and policy DM1 of the Development Management DPD.

02  The building shall not be used by more than 12 people in need of care and shall not be served by more than 4 carers at any one time.

Reason:  To protect the amenities of neighbouring residents in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework and policy DM1 of the Development Management DPD.

03  Notwithstanding the terms of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended) the building shall only be used as a Day Care Centre and for no other purposed falling within Use Class D1.

Reason:  To control the use of the premises and protect the amenities of neighbouring residents in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework and policy DM1 of the Development Management DPD.

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.

Proposal:  Erect four two storey dwellinghouses with associated parking and amenity space

Applicant:  The Garrison LLP

Agent:  APS Design Associates Ltd.

Planning Permission 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 shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans: 01; 04; 05; 06; 07.

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

03  The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the Flood Risk Assessment prepared by Evolve dated August 2015.

Reason: To ensure the site is protected to the standard that the development is designed and modelled to within the submitted Flood Risk Assessment NPPF and policy KP2 of Core Strategy.

04  The development hereby permitted shall operate at all time in accordance with the 'Flood Evacuation and Warning Plan' received 22.09.2016 reference CC/1687.

Reason: To ensure that the Flood Warning and Evacuation Plan meets with the requirements of the Environment Agency's Flood Warning Service.

05  No development shall take place until full details of both hard and soft landscape works, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority and the approved hard landscaping works shall be carried out prior to first occupation of the development and the soft landscaping works within the first planting season following first occupation of the development, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority. These details shall include, for example:-

i  proposed finished levels or contours; 

ii.  means of enclosure, including any gates to the car parks; 

iii.  car parking layouts; 

iv.  other vehicle and pedestrian access and circulation areas; 

v.  hard surfacing materials; 

vi. minor artefacts and structures (e.g. street furniture, loggia, bollards, play equipment, refuse or other storage units, signs, lighting, etc.) 

This shall include details of details of the number, size and location of the trees, shrubs and plants to be planted together with a planting specification, details of the management of the site, e.g. the uncompacting of the site prior to planting, the staking of trees and removal of the stakes once the trees are established, details of measures to enhance biodiversity within the site and tree protection measures to be employed during demolition and construction.

Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and the amenities of occupiers and to ensure a satisfactory standard of landscaping pursuant to Policy DM1 of the Development Management DPD and Policy CP4 of the Core Strategy DPD1

06  A scheme detailing how at least 10% of the total energy needs of the dwellinghouses will be supplied using on site renewable sources must be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority and implemented in full prior to the first occupation of the dwellinghouse. This provision shall be made for  ...  view the full minutes text for item 315.

Proposal:  Land Between 143 And 147, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6EL

Applicant:  Mr Steven Newman

Agent:  Mrs Michelle Fishlock

Outline Planning Permission GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

01  Details of the appearance, layout, scale, detailed design, landscaping, 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. 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.

02  The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: VIC/P/100 B & VIC/P/101 B (C01D)

Reason:  To ensure that the development is carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Development Plan. (R01D)

03  Prior to the commencement of the development samples or details of materials to be used on the external elevations including details of any boundary walls, fences, gates and windows have been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority.  The development shall only be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

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 Prittlewell Conservation 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 DM5, and SPD1 (Design and Townscape Guide).

04  Details of waste and cycle storage shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority concurrently with the reserve matters application. The development shall implement in accordance with the approved details and retained in perpetuity thereafter.

Reason: To ensure that satisfactory secure off-street bicycle parking is provided to promote sustainable transport and to protect the environment and provide suitable storage for waste and materials for recycling in accordance with DPD1 (Core Strategy) 2007 policies KP2, CP3 and CP4, Development Management DPD policies DM1 and DM15, and SPD1 (Design and Townscape Guide).

05  Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2008, or any order revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification, no development shall be carried out within Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A, B, C, D, E and F to those Orders.

Reason:  To enable the Local Planning Authority to regulate and control development in the interest of the amenity of neighbouring properties and to safeguard the character of the Prittlewell Conservation Area in accordance the National Planning Policy  ...  view the full minutes text for item 316.

Proposal:  Demolish existing car showroom and erect three storey building comprising 8 self-contained flats with two commercial units to ground floor, layout associated landscaping, car parking, cycle store and refuse store to rear

Applicant:  Mr J O'Leary

Agent:  Knight Gratrix Architects

Planning Permission 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 shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans: 040A; 041E; 042C.

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

03  No development shall take place until samples of the materials to be used on all the external elevations, including balconies, fenestration, undercroft area, and on any screen/boundary walls and fences, and on any external access way, driveway, forecourt or parking area and steps have been submitted to and approved by the local planning authority.  The development shall only be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: To safeguard character and appearance of surrounding area in accordance with Policy DM1 of the Development Management DPD and KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy.

04  The development shall not be occupied until 8 car parking and 8 cycle parking spaces have been provided on hardstandings within the curtilage of the site, together with properly constructed vehicular accesses to the adjoining highway, all in accordance with the approved plans.  The parking spaces shall be permanently retained thereafter for the parking of occupiers of and visitors to the development.

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

05  No development shall take place until full details of both hard and soft landscape works, including those of all roof terraces and the public realm proposals, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority and the approved hard landscaping works shall be carried out prior to first occupation of the development and the soft landscaping works within the first planting season following first occupation of the development, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority. These details shall include, for example:-

i  proposed finished levels or contours; 

ii.  means of enclosure, including any gates to the car parks; 

iii.  car parking layouts; 

iv.  other vehicle and pedestrian access and circulation areas; 

v.  hard surfacing materials; 

vi. minor artefacts and structures (e.g. street furniture, loggia, bollards, play equipment, refuse or other storage units, signs, lighting, etc.) 

This shall include details of details of the number, size and location of the trees, shrubs and plants to be planted together with a planting specification, details of the management of the site, e.g. the uncompacting of the site prior to planting, the staking of trees  ...  view the full minutes text for item 317.

Proposal:  Change of use of ground floor from office (Class B1) to non-residential education facility use (Class D1), erect a single storey rear extension, install dormer to the rear and alter front elevation

Applicant:  Mr Warner

Agent:  Mr Kirubaharan

Planning Permission 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 Location Plan 106; Proposed Elevations 206; Proposed ground floor 306; First floor 406; Roof Plan 506; Sections 606.

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

03 The premises shall not be open for use as an education facility other than during term time between the hours of 0900-2000 Monday to Friday and 0900-1700 Saturday, Sundays and Bank Holidays.

Reason: To safeguard the amenities of adjoining residents, in accordance with policy DM1 of the Development Management Document DPD2.

04  The premises shall be used only as an educational facility within in (Class D1) and for no other purpose including any other purpose within Class D1 of the Schedule to the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended), or in any provision equivalent to that Class in any statutory instrument revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification.

Reason: To define the scope of this permission in light of protecting the character and appearance of the area and the absence of parking facilities at the site, in accordance with policy DM1 and DM15 of the Development Management Document DPD2.

05  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 set out in National Planning Policy Framework, DPD1 (Core Strategy) 2007 policy KP2 and CP4, DPD2 (Development Management Document) policy DM1, and SPD1 (Design and Townscape Guide).

06  The development shall not be occupied until details of any air conditioning, ventilation, heating or fume extraction, plant or machinery shall be installed until details of design, siting, discharge points and predicted acoustic performance have been submitted to and approved by the local planning authority.  The development shall not be occupied or brought into use until the development has been implemented in full accordance with the details approved under this condition and shall be maintained as such in perpetuity.

Reason: To minimise the impact of the proposals on the character and appearance of the street scene and amenities of adjacent occupiers in accordance with This is set  ...  view the full minutes text for item 318.

Proposal:  Erect two storey rear extension and alter elevations

Applicant:  Mr S. Regan

Agent:  Mr D. Blacker

DEFERRED (PMSV)

Proposal:  Install two retractable canopies to the front elevation.

Applicant:  Mr M Hassan

Agent:  Mr C. Stone (Stone Me Ltd)

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

Planning Permission REFUSED for the following reasons:

01 The installation of the canopies as proposed would lead to an intensification in the use of the external area at the front of the restaurant  and  create additional noise and disturbance, which is detrimental to the amenities of the occupiers of nearby residential properties. The proposal is therefore unacceptable and contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework,Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Southend-on-Sea Core Strategy (2007); and Policy DM1 of the Southend-on-Sea Development Management Document (2015).

02  The proposed canopies would, by reason of their size,  design and siting,  fail to integrate with the existing building and be out of keeping with and detrimental to the character and appearance of the existing building and the  area more widely. The proposal is therefore contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework, Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Southend-on-Sea Core Strategy (2007), Policies DM1 and DM3 of the Southend-on-Sea Development Management Document (2015); and the advice contained within the Southend-on-Sea Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

(Councillor Hadley took no part in the discussion or voting in this matter.)

The Chairman has agreed that this item be considered at this meeting as an additional urgent item on the grounds that the lighting is of particular importance in winter months and it is therefore important that, if approved, the lighting is able to be lawfully utilised in the interest of health and safety at the school.

Proposal:  Install 15 lamp posts and four security cameras (Amended Proposal) (Retrospective)

Applicant:  Shoeburyness High School

Agent:  Nick Kenney (The Draughtsman)

The Chairman agreed that this item be considered at this meeting as an additional urgent item on the grounds that the lighting is of particular importance in winter months and it is therefore important that, if approved, the lighting is able to be lawfully utilised in the interest of health and safety at the school.

Planning Permission GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

01  The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:  SHS/NAK001, SHS/NAK002, SHS/NAK/001 and Location Plan

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

02  The lighting and CCTV columns shall not exceed the heights shown on plan SHS/NAK/001.

Reason:  In the interests of protecting visual and residential amenity and preventing light pollution as required by the National Planning Policy Framework, DPD1 (Core Strategy) 2007 policy KP2, DPD2 (Development Management) policy DM1 and SPD1 (Design and Townscape Guide).

03  All lighting installations shall be directed to face away from the adjacent neighbouring properties to the west.  The lighting shall be designed and orientation to not cause an increase of luminance within any neighbouring residential property that exceeds 15 lux

Reason:  In the interests of protecting visual and residential amenity and preventing light pollution as required by the National Planning Policy Framework, DPD1 (Core Strategy) 2007 policy KP2, DPD2 (Development Management) policy DM1 and SPD1 (Design and Townscape Guide).

04  The lighting hereby approved shall only be used during the hours of 0700 and 2200.

Reason:  In the interests of protecting visual and residential amenity and preventing light pollution as required by the National Planning Policy Framework, DPD1 (Core Strategy) 2007 policy KP2, DPD2 (Development Management) policy DM1 and SPD1 (Design and Townscape Guide).

You are advised that as the proposed extensions 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.

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 and is also willing to provide pre-application advice in respect of any future application for a revised development, should the applicant wish to exercise this option in accordance with the Council's pre-application advice service.