Proposal:  Erect two storey roof extension comprising of six self-contained flats with balconies, relocate extraction flue, erect refuse and cycle stores and alter elevations (Amended Proposal).

Applicant:  Mr M. Thornton (Stronghold Estates)

Agent:  BGA Architects

Planning permission GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

01.  The development hereby permitted shall be begun not later than 3 years beginning with the date of this permission.

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  approved plans 0-001, 0-002, 0-200, 1-001, 1-002 A, 1-003, 1-050, 2-001, 2-002, and 15-001

Reason:  To ensure that the development is carried out in accordance with the policies outlined in the Reason for Approval.

03.   No  development  shall  take  place  until  samples  of  the  materials  to  be  used  on  the external elevations including walls, roof, windows, and balustrading shall be submitted to  and  approved  in  writing  by  the  local  planning  authority.  The  works  must  then  be carried  out  in  accordance  with  the  approved  materials  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 National Planning Policy Framework, DPD1 (Core Strategy) 2007 policy KP2 and CP4, Development Management DPD Policy DM1 and SPD1 (Design and Townscape Guide).

04.  The acoustic mitigation installations recommended within the submitted Noise Assessment (prepared by Sharps Redmore and dated 09/06/16) shall be installed prior to the first occupation of the flats hereby approved and retained in perpetuity.

Reason:  In  the  interests  of  residential  amenity  for future  occupants  as  set  out  in  the National Planning Policy Framework, DPD1 (Core Strategy) 2007 policy KP2 and CP4, and Development Management DPD Policy DM1.

05.  Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, full details of refuse and bicycle storage facilities at the site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  Subsequently, refuse and bicycle storage facilities shall be  provided  at  the  site  in  accordance  with  the  approved  details  prior  to  the  first occupation of any of the flats hereby approved.

Reason:  In  the  interests  of  residential  amenity  for  future  occupants,  the  provision  of adequate  parking  and  visual  amenity  as  set  out  in  the  National  Planning  Policy Framework,  DPD1  (Core  Strategy)  2007  policy  KP2  and  CP4,  and  Development Management DPD Policies DM1, DM8 and DM15.

06.  Prior to the occupation of the flats a scheme shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority for the construction and laying out of six parking spaces to the north of the building at the application site. The parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the approved details and made available for use by the occupants of the flats hereby approved from the time that they are first occupied and thereafter shall be retained and used for no other purpose than to serve the flats hereby approved.

Reason:  To ensure that adequate residential parking is provided at the site.  In accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework, policies KP2, CP3 and CP4 of the Southend-on-Sea Core Strategy (2012), policies DM1, DM3 and DM15 of the Southend-on-Sea Development Management Document (2015) and the advice contained within the Council’s Design and Townscape Guidance (SPD1).

07.  Prior to the commencement of development a renewable energy assessment shall be submitted to and agreed in writing with the Council to demonstrate how at least 10% of the energy needs of the development will come from onsite renewable options (and/or decentralised renewable or low carbon energy sources. The scheme as approved shall be implemented and brought into use on first occupation of the development unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

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

08.  Prior to 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).

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.

Informative

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). 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.

02.  Please be aware that the residents of the flats will not be eligible to apply for parking permits within nearby restricted residential parking areas.