Proposal:  Erect semi-detached chalet bungalow and form vehicular crossover on to Herschell Road

Applicant:  Mr J Riley

Agent:  Architectural Services Ltd

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:  Location Plan, Existing Plan, Proposed Plan Revision A, AS2137/N1, AS2137/N2A, AS2137/N3, AS2137/N4, AS2137/N5A, AS2137/N6A and AS2137/N7.

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

03  The development hereby permitted shall be constructed using the materials shown on the plans 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  Details of the materials to be used in the formation of the hardstanding within the application site shall be submitted to and approved in writing to the Local Planning Authority prior to their installation.  The hardstanding at the frontage of the site shall be permeable unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The development shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details before the dwelling is first occupied.

Reason: To ensure the adequate provision of parking at the site in accordance with policy DM15 of the Development Management DPD.

05  Notwithstanding the details shown on the plans submitted and otherwise hereby approved, the dwelling hereby approved not be occupied until there has been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority a scheme of landscaping.  This shall include details of the number, size and location of the trees and shrubs to be planted at the frontage of the together with a planting specification. The landscaping shall be implemented in accordance with the agreed details during the first planting season following the first occupation of the dwelling unless otherwise first agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and the amenities of occupiers and to ensure a satisfactory standard of landscaping pursuant to Policy CP4 of the Core Strategy, Policy DM1 of the Development Management Document and the Design and Townscape Guide, 2009. 

06  Notwithstanding the details shown on the plans hereby approved, the proposed vehicle crossover shall not extend for more than 4.8 metres from the point of the highway that is parallel with the north boundary of the application site.

Reason:  In the interests of highway safety in accordance with Policy CP4 of the Core Strategy, Policies DM1, DM3 and DM15 of the Development Management Document and the Design and Townscape Guide, 2009. 

07  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 be undertaken in full accordance with the approved details before the development is occupied and be retained as such in perpetuity thereafter.

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).

08  The development hereby approved shall be carried out in a manner to ensure the dwelling complies fully with Building Regulation M4 (2) ‘accessible and adaptable dwellings’.

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).

09  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 retained for the lifetime of the development.

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

10  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

11  Hours of construction related to the development hereby approved shall be restricted to 8am – 6pm Monday to Friday, 8am – 1pm Saturday and not at all on Sundays or Bank Holidays.

Reason: In the interests of the amenities of neighbouring residents in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework, Policy DM1 of the Development Management Document and the Design and Townscape Guide, 2009

The Local Planning Authority has acted positively and proactively in determining this application by identifying matters of concern within the application (as originally submitted) and negotiating, with the Applicant, acceptable amendments to the proposal to address those concerns.  As a result, the Local Planning Authority has been able to grant planning permission for an acceptable proposal, 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 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 and when this is payable. As this chargeable development has already commenced, no exemption or relief can be sought in relation to the charge and a CIL Demand Notice will shortly be issued. Charges and surcharges may apply 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.

02  For the avoidance of any doubt, it is the position of the Local Planning Authority that the development hereby permitted has already commenced and therefore the permission has been implemented.