Proposal: Erect part single/part two storey side extension with basement and external staircase, two storey and first floor front extension, dormers to front and rear to form habitable accommodation in roof, balconies to front and rear elevations, erect porch and pitched roof canopy to front, alter rear roof projection and alter elevations (Amended Proposal)

Applicant: Mr & Mrs Gocher

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:  928 010 E, 928 011 G, 928 012 B and 928 013 A

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

03  Unless otherwise agreed in writing with the local planning authority, the development hereby permitted shall be constructed entirely of the materials details of which shown on the plans hereby approved.

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, DPD2 (Development Management) Policy DM1 and SPD1 (Design and Townscape Guide). 

04  The obscured glazed vision screen shall be installed at the South edge of the proposed second floor terrace and the glazed balcony shall be installed at the West and North edges of the second floor terrace prior to the first use of the terrace hereby approved.  The obscured glazed vision screen shall be fitted with glazing that shall 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. 

No part of the flat roof of the two storey rear extension to the West of the proposed glazed balcony shall be used as a balcony, roof garden or similar amenity area or for any other purpose unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority.  The roof can however be used for the purposes of maintenance or to escape in an emergency.

Reason:  To protect the privacy and environment of people in neighbouring residential properties, in accordance with the NPPF, DPD1 (Core Strategy) 2007 policy CP4, DPD2 (Development Management) Policy DM1 and SPD1

(Design and Townscape Guide).

The Local Planning Authority has acted positively and proactively in determining this application by identifying matters of concern within the application (as originally submitted) and negotiating, with the Applicant, acceptable amendments to the proposal to address those concerns.  As a result, the Local Planning Authority has been able to grant planning permission for an acceptable proposal, 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.

Informative

Please note that the proposed development subject of this application is liable for a charge under the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010 (as amended). Enclosed with this decision notice is a CIL Liability Notice for the applicant’s attention and any other person who has an interest in the land. This contains details of the chargeable amount and how to claim exemption or relief if appropriate. There are further details on this process on the Council's website at www.southend.gov.uk/cil .