Proposal: Erect single storey rear extension, erect roof extensions to side and rear with juliette balcony to rear and roof light to front, install balcony to front at first floor and alter elevations (Amended Proposal)

Applicant: Mr And Mrs Sanders

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:  997 010 C and 997 011 C.

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 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 dormer window on the South facing roofslope shall be fitted with obscured glazing (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 floor level unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority.  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 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 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 .