Proposal:  Relocate existing storage containers, erect marine workshop and extend timber fence (Retrospective)

Applicant:  Mr Sedgewick

Agent:  SK Architects

Planning permission GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

01  The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans 89-03-11 P01-Site and block plans Revision B; 89-03-11 P02 Previous General Arrangement plan and elevations; 89-03-11 P03 Existing plans and elevations; 89-03-11 P04-Photos of previous and existing arrangement; 89-03-11 P05-Relocated container Revision B; 890311 P06 Revision B New workshop.

Reason: To ensure that the development is carried out in accordance with the development plan.

02  Within one month of the date of this permission details of materials to be used on the external elevations of the marine workshop and fence shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The works must then be carried out only 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 Old Leigh Conservation Area.  This is as set out in the National Planning Policy Framework, DPD1 (Core Strategy) 2007 policy KP2 and CP4, DPD2 (Development Management Document) policy DM1, and SPD1 (Design and Townscape Guide). 

03  Within one month of the date of this permission hereby permitted a 'Flood Evacuation and Warning Plan' shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the local planning authority. The site shall be managed and occupied in full accordance with the approved plan thereafter.  

Reason: To ensure that the Flood Warning and Evacuation Plan meets with the requirements of the Environment Agency's Flood Warning Service.

04  Within one month of the date of this permission, details of surface water run-off shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the local planning authority. The works must then be carried out only in accordance with the approved surface water strategy unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority.

Reason: To ensure the nature conservation interests of the area are protected and minimise pollution risk considering the site's location in relation to Benfleet and Southend Marshes SSSI, RAMSAR and SPA site and to minimise the risk of disturbance to wintering birds whilst feeding on the SSSI, or of disorientation of birds whilst in flight pursuant to Policy KP2 of the Southend on Sea DPD1 Core Strategy 2007 and Development Management DPD2 2015 policies DM1 and DM6.

05  No development can be carried out on the site between September to the end March period (i.e. from May 2017 – end 31 August 2017, or April 2018 – end 31 August 2018), unless otherwise agreed in writing with the local planning authority.

Reason: To ensure the nature conservation interests of the area are protected and minimise impact considering the site's location in relation to Benfleet and Southend Marshes SSSI, RAMSAR and SPA site and to minimise the risk of disturbance to wintering birds whilst feeding on the SSSI, or of disorientation of birds whilst in flight pursuant to Policy KP2 of the Southend on Sea Core Strategy 2007 and Development Management 2015 policies DM1 and DM6.

Informative

01  You are advised that as the proposed alterations to your property do not result in new floorspace and 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.

02  It should be ensured that storage containers/sheds are securely anchored to the ground to ensure that they will remain in position throughout any flood event to ensure compliance with the Environment Agency.

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.