Proposal:  Erect two storey side extension, single storey rear extension, alterations to elevations and erect porch canopy to front

Applicant:  Mr And Mrs Whyte

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.  (C01A)

Reason:  Required to be imposed pursuant to Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. (R01A)

02  The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: 1085 010 C & 1085 011 C (C01D)

Reason:  To ensure that the development is carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Development Plan. (R01D)

03  All new work to the outside of the building must match existing original work in terms of the choice of materials, method of construction and finished appearance.  This applies unless differences are shown on the drawings hereby approved or are required by conditions to this permission.  (C23D)

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, Development Management DPD policy DM1, and SPD1 (Design and Townscape Guide). 

04  Notwithstanding the approved plans (condition 02), the proposed flat roof section shall be set lower from the ridge of the hipped roof and ridge tiles shall be installed at the edges of this flat roof section, in accordance with the details which shall be previously been submitted to and approved 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, Development Management DPD policy DM1, and SPD1 (Design and Townscape Guide). 

05  The roof of the building/extension hereby approved shall not 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.  (C17A)

Reason:  To protect the privacy and environment of people in neighbouring residential properties, in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), DPD1 (Core Strategy) 2007 policy CP4, Development Management DPD policy DM1 and SPD1 (Design and Townscape Guide).

06  The first floor bathroom window in the east elevation shall only be glazed in obscure glass (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. (C17B)

Reason:  To protect the privacy and environment of people in neighbouring residential properties, in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (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 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  You are advised that as the proposed extension(s) to your property equates to less than 100sqm of new floorspace the development benefits from a Minor Development Exemption under the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010 (as amended) and as such no charge is payable. See www.southend.gov.uk/cil for further details about CIL.