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 Framework, DPD1 (Core Strategy) Policies KP2 and CP4, DPD2 (Development Management Document) Policy DM1 and SPD1 (Design and Townscape Guide).

06  A scheme detailing how at least 10% of the total energy needs of the development will be supplied using on site renewable sources shall be submitted concurrently with the Reserve Matters application and implemented in full in accordance with the approved details prior to the first occupation of the dwellinghouses. This provision shall be made for the lifetime of the development.

Reason: In the interests of providing sustainable development in accordance with Policy KP2 of the Core Strategy, the Design and Townscape Guide (SPD1) and Development Management Document Policy DM2.

07  Details of surface water attenuation for the site, based on SUDS principles shall be submitted concurrently with the Reserve Matters application. The works agreed shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details prior to the first occupation of the dwellinghouses unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure satisfactory drainage of the site in accordance with policy KP2 of the Core Strategy DPD1 and DPD2 (Development Management) policy DM2.

08  Prior to first occupation of the new dwellinghouse hereby approved, one car parking space shall be provided in accordance with plan No. VIC/P/100 B and shall thereafter be permanently retained for the parking of private motor vehicles solely for the benefit of the occupants of and visitors to the new dwellings and for no other purpose unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority. Permeable paving shall be used for the hardstanding area unless otherwise agreed by the local planning authority.

Reason:  To ensure satisfactory parking is provided and retained to meet needs of occupants that the development is completed and used as agreed, and to ensure that it meets DPD1 (Core Strategy) 2007 policies CP3 and CP4, Development Management DPD policy DM15 and SPD1. 

09  Details of the water efficient design measures set out in Policy DM2 (iv) of the Development Management Document to limit internal water consumption to 105 litres per person per  day  (lpd)  (110  lpd  when  including  external  water consumption), including measures of water efficient fittings, appliances and water recycling systems such as grey water and rainwater harvesting, shall be submitted prior to first occupation of the new dwellinghouse to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority and implemented in full prior to the first occupation of the development. This provision shall be made for the lifetime of the development.

Reason: To minimise the environmental impact of the development through efficient use of water in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework, DPD1 (Core Strategy) policy KP2, DPD2 (Development Management Document) policy DM2 and SPD1 (Design and Townscape Guide).

10  Demolition or construction works shall not take place outside 8:00 hours to 18:00 hours Mondays to Fridays and 8:00 hours to 13:00 hours on Saturdays and at no time on Sundays or Bank Holidays. 

Reason:  To protect residential amenity and general environmental quality in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), DPD1 (Core Strategy) 2007 policy KP2 and CP4, and Development Management DPD policies DM1. 

11  No burning of waste material shall take place during construction of the proposed dwellings. 

Reason:  To protect residential amenity and general environmental quality in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), DPD1 (Core Strategy) 2007 policy KP2 and CP4, and Development Management DPD policies DM1. 

12  The development shall not be occupied until the public footway running along the northern boundary of the application site shall be reinstated with a suitable surface and lighting installed in accordance with the plan no. VIC/P/100B or as otherwise agreed in writing with the local planning authority and be permanently retained thereafter.

Reason:  To ensure satisfactory and safe use of the public footway in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and DPD1 (Core Strategy) 2007 policy CP4. 

13  Details of building regulation M4(2) regarding accessible and adaptable homes shall be submitted concurrently with the Reserve Matters application. The development shall then be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

Reason:  To ensure that the proposed dwelling would be constructed to be an accessible and adaptable home for elder people and wheelchair users in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and Development Management DPD policy DM3. 

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  Please note that the proposed development subject of this application is liable for a charge under the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010 (as amended). The amount of levy due will be calculated at the time the reserved matters application is submitted. Further information about CIL can be found on the Council's website at www.southend.gov.uk/cil

02  A telegraph pole is located on the southeast corner of the application site. Should this telegraph pole require relocation, it is advised that this would be on the applicant’s expense.

03  With regards to condition 12 you are advised to contact the Council’s Highways Team on 01702 534 328.