Proposal:  Demolish existing garage and erect detached dwellinghouse with basement car parking on land adjacent 11 Galton Road, extend existing crossover and form additional crossover onto Galton Road

Applicant:  Mr & Mrs Marriott

Agent:  Knight Gratrix

DELEGATED to the Deputy Chief Executive (Place), Director of Planning and Transport and Group Manager for Planning and Building Control GRANT PLANNING PERMISSION provided that the public notification exercise raises no additional issues that would justify a different conclusion being reached, and 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, 011, 012 and 13

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

03 The development hereby approved shall only be undertaken using the materials set out within the submitted plans unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

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 Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved details shall be submitted to and approved in writing of the means of constructing the retaining walls at each side of the proposed access to the basement garage.  The details shall include details of the materials that shall be used and any forms of enclosure that will be erected at ground level. Subsequently the development shall only be undertaken using in accordance with the approved details unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. 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).

05 The proposed second floor rooflights shall be a minimum of 2.7 metres above internal floor level (as shown on the plans hereby approved) unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority.

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).

06 Notwithstanding the provisions of Classes A, B, C and D of Part 1 of Schedule 2 to the Town and Country Planning General Permitted Development Order 2015 (or any statutory modification or re-enactment or replacement thereof (as the case may be) for the time being in force), no extensions shall be erected at the site unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority.

Reason: To safeguard character and appearance of surrounding area in accordance with polices DM1 and DM5 of the Development Management DPD and policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy.

07 A scheme detailing how at least 10% of the total energy needs of the dwellinghouse 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 the lifetime of the development.

Reason: In the interests of providing sustainable development in accordance with Policy KP2 of the Core Strategy (DPD1).

08 Prior to first occupation of the development hereby approved 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.

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).

09 The dwelling hereby approved shall be built in accordance with Part M4(2) of the Building Regulations, as shown on the plans hereby approved, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure the provision of dwellings that enable lifetime living, in accordance with policy DM8 of DPD2 (Development Management).

10 The dwelling hereby approved shall not be occupied until such time that the accesses shown at the application site (serving the proposed development) and on the land within the applicant’s control (serving the existing dwelling of 11 Galton Road) have been installed and all hardstanding has been provided in accordance with the approved plans.

Reason: To ensure the provision of dwellings that enable lifetime living, in accordance with policy DM8 of DPD2 (Development Management).

11 Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, details of the means of protecting trees at and near the site during the construction process shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Subsequently, the development shall only be undertaken in full compliance with the approved scheme of tree protection.

Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and the character of the surrounding area and to ensure that the appearance of the building is suitably softened by landscaping. 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).

Informative

Please note that the development the 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 Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Liability Notice for the attention of the applicant and any person who has an interest in the land. This contains details including the chargeable amount, when this is payable and when and how exemption or relief on the charge can be sought. You are advised that a CIL Commencement Notice (CIL Form 6) must be received by the Council at least one day before commencement of development. Receipt of this notice will be acknowledged by the Council. Please ensure that you have received both a CIL Liability notice and acknowledgement of your CIL Commencement Notice before development is commenced. Most claims for CIL relief or exemption must be sought from and approved by the Council prior to commencement of the development.  Charges and surcharges may apply, and exemption or relief could be withdrawn if you fail to meet statutory requirements relating to CIL. Further details on CIL matters can be found on the Council's website at www.southend.gov.uk/cil.

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.