Proposal:  Demolish existing bungalow, erect two semi-detached dwellings and install hardstanding with vehicular access onto Salisbury Road (Amended Proposal).

Applicant:  Mr M. Bailey (N Bailey Properties)

Agent:  BGA Architects

Resolved:  That planning permission is 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: 0-001, 0-002, 0-600, 1-001, 1-600 B, 1-602, 1-603 and 2-600

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

03  Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, details of the external materials to be used in the construction of the dwelling shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  Only the approved details shall subsequently be used in the construction of the dwelling hereby approved 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 occupation of the dwelling hereby approved the car parking spaces and access to them from the public highway shall be provided in accordance with the approved plans.  The car parking space and access shall be kept available for the parking of motor vehicles at all times and permanently retained.

Reason:  To ensure that adequate car parking is provided and retained to serve the development in accordance with Policies DM15 of the Council's Development Management DPD and CP3 of the Core Strategy DPD1.

05  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 shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The development shall subsequently be undertaken in accordance with the approved details before it is occupied and be retained in perpetuity.

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).

06  The development hereby approved shall be carried out in a manner to ensure the dwelling complies with building regulation M4 (2) ‘accessible and adaptable dwellings’ before it is occupied.

Reason: To ensure the residential units hereby approved provides high quality and flexible internal layouts to meet the changing needs of residents in accordance with National Planning Policy Framework, DPD1 (Core Strategy) policy KP2, DPD2 (Development Management Document) policy DM2 and SPD1 (Design and Townscape Guide).

07  A scheme detailing how at least 10% of the total energy needs of the dwellinghouses 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  Notwithstanding the provisions of Classes A, B, D and E 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 or outbuildings shall be erected at the site unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority.

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

09  Prior to the occupation of the dwelling hereby approved, details of the soft landscape works for the site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.  The approved soft landscaping works shall be undertaken within the first planting season following first occupation of the development, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority.

Reason:  To safeguard character and appearance of surrounding area and the amenities of the occupants of the proposed development in accordance with policies DM1, DM3, DM5 and DM8 of the Development Management DPD and policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy.

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

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.