Proposal:  Demolish existing buildings, erect three-storey block of five dwellings, form 8 car parking spaces, amenity area, bin and cycle stores, extend vehicular access onto Dundonald Drive.

Applicant:  Mr A McNamara

Agent:  SKArchitects

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.

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: P01 B, P02 B, P03 B, P04 B, P05 B (Streetscene Drawings), P05 B (Existing and Proposed Site Plans), P07 B, P08 B, P09 B (Part M 2nd Floor Plan) and P09 B (Construction Details)

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

03  The bricks used in the construction of the development hereby approved shall only be in accordance with the details shown in plan P09 B (Construction Details) hereby approved and arranged/used in accordance with plan P09B (Construction Details) unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  Details of all other materials to be used on the external elevations of the building hereby approved, including the window frames and Juliet balconies, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to their use at the application site.  The development shall then be implemented in accordance with the approved details before it is occupied.

Reason:  To ensure that the development contributes positively to the character and appearance of the site and the surrounding area and relates to the host buildings at the application site.  In accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework, policies KP2 and CP4 of the Southend-on-Sea Core Strategy (2012), policies DM1 and DM3 of the Southend-on-Sea Development Management Document (2015) and the advice contained within the Council’s Design and Townscape Guidance (SPD1)

04  The 8 parking spaces shown on the plans hereby approved shall be provided in accordance with the approved plans prior to the first occupation of the building hereby approved.  Subsequently, the parking spaces shall be retained at all times and only used by the occupants of dwellings hereby approved and their visitors.

Reason:  To ensure that adequate 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)

05  A scheme detailing how at least 10% of the total energy needs of the dwelling 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 dwelling. 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).

06  Prior to occupation of the dwelling 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 to be included in the scheme 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 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).

07  Prior to the first occupation of the dwellings hereby approved, details shall be submitted of the provision of cycle parking and refuse storage at the site.  The approved cycle parking and refuse storage shall be provided in full and made available for use by the occupants of the proposed dwelling prior to the first occupation of the dwellings hereby approved and be retained as such in perpetuity.

Reason:  To ensure the provision of adequate cycle parking and refuse storage in accordance with policies DM8 and DM15 of DPD2 (Development Management)

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  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

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.