Proposal: Erect single storey extension to front and relocate bin and cycle stores (part-retrospective)

Applicant: Mr Anjesh Patel

Agent: Design Graphics Associates

Resolved:-

That PLANNING PERMISSION be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

01 The development shall only be undertaken in accordance with the following approved plans: DGA-SA-PL-ARC-LP-102; DGA-SA-PL-ARC-SP-100; DGA-SA-PL-ARC-SP-200; DGA-SA-PL-ARC-SP-300; DGA-SA-PL-ARC-LP-101 Rev C.

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).

02 Prior to first use of the development hereby approved flood proofing, resilience and resistance techniques, in accordance with ‘Improving the flood performance of new buildings’ CLG (2007) and the submitted document ‘Environment Agency Flood Risk Assessment - Householder and other minor extensions in Flood Zones 2 and 3’ shall be incorporated in the construction of the development and the floor levels within the development hereby approved shall be no lower than the existing levels of the host building. The above measures shall be undertaken and completed prior to the first use of the development and shall be retained as such for its lifetime thereafter.

Reason: For the avoidance of increased flood risk in the immediate vicinity and the safety of the occupiers of the development in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2023), and Policies KP1 and KP2 of the Core Strategy (2007).

03 Notwithstanding the details shown on the documents submitted and otherwise hereby approved, prior to first use of the development hereby approved, full details of covered and secure refuse and recycling facilities, including their external finishes shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority under the terms of this condition. The refuse and recycling facilities shall be provided and made available for use at the site in accordance with the approved details prior first use of the development and shall thereafter be retained for the lifetime of the development.

Reason: In the interest of visual amenity in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2023), 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).

POSITIVE AND PROACTIVE STATEMENT:

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:

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 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 city.

3. The applicant is advised that the development in its extended form would still need to comply with all conditions of the planning permission referenced 22/01367/FUL.