Proposal:  Change of use from B1 (Light industrial) to C3 (residential) to form four self-contained flats, alter elevations, layout associated parking, demolish existing garage to form amenity space with cycle store and erect bins store adjacent parking spaces for 204 London Road (Amended Proposal)

Applicant:  Roger Essex

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:  Location Plan, Site Plan, BAK-GF-PLAN-PROP-203 Rev 001, BAK-GF-PLAN-PROP-204 Rev 001, BAK-GF-PLAN-PROP-205 Rev 001, BAK-GF-PLAN-PROP-206 Rev 001, BAK-GF-PLAN-PROP-207 Rev 001, BAK-GF-PLAN-PROP-208 Rev 001, BAK-GF-PLAN-PROP-209 Rev 001, BAK-FF-PLAN-PROP-320 Rev 001, BAK-FF-PLAN-PROP-321 Rev 001, BAK-FF-PLAN-PROP-322 Rev 001, BAK-FF-PLAN-PROP-323 Rev 001, BAK-FF-PLAN-PROP-324 Rev 001, BAK-FF-PLAN-PROP-325 Rev 001, BAK-FF-PLAN-PROP-326 Rev 001, BAK-FF-PLAN-PROP-327 Rev 001, BAK-CONST-GF-PLAN-808 Rev 001, BAK-CONST-FF-PLAN-809 Rev 001, BAK- STANNAH-810 Rev 001, BAK-CONST-E-ELEV-803 Rev 001, BAK-CONST-S-ELEV-804 Rev 001, BAK-CONST-E-ELEV-807 Rev 001, BAK-P1-SEC-ORIG-500 Rev 000, BAK-P1-SEC-PROP-500 Rev 001, BAK-P2-SEC-ORIG-501 Rev 000, BAK-P2-SEC-PROP-501 Rev 001, BAK-P3-SEC-ORIG-502 Rev 000, BAK-P3-SEC-502 Rev 001, BAK-SS-SEC-ORIG-503 Rev 000, BAK-SS-SEC-PROP-503 Rev 001, BAK-3DSE-ORIG-600 Rev 000, BAK-3DNE-ORIG-601 Rev 000, BAK-3DNW-ORIG-602 Rev 000, BAK-3DSW-ORIG-603 Rev 000, BAK-TSLPLAN-S Rev 1 (Site Plan), BAK-TSLPLAN-S Rev 1 (3D Drawing), BAK-TSLPLAN-NW Rev 1, BAK-TSLPLAN-E Rev 1, BAK-204-PLAN-WASTE-250 Rev 1, BAK-204-PLAN-WASTE-251 Rev 1, BAK-TSLPLAN-AMENITY-252 Rev 1, BAK-204-PLAN-RCARPARK-253 Rev 1, BAK-204-PLAN-FIRE-254 Rev 1, BAK-204-PLAN-RCP-255 Rev 1, BAK-204-W-ELEV-WASTE-257 Rev 1, BAK-204-E-ELEV-WASTE-258 Rev 1, BAK-204-S-ELEV-WASTE-259 Rev 1, BAK-204-N-ELEV-WASTE-260 Rev 1, BAK-204-3D-ELEV-WASTE-261 Rev 1, BAK-GF-PLAN-ORIG-200, BAK-GF-PLAN-PROP-200 Rev 001, BAK-GF-PLAN-ORIG-201, BAK-GF-PLAN-PROP-201 Rev 001, BAK-GF-PLAN-ORIG-202, BAK-GF-PLAN-PROP-202 Rev 001, BAK-F.F-PLAN-ORIG-300, BAK-F.F-PLAN-ORIG-301, BAK-FF-PLAN-ORIG-302, BAK-RF-PLAN-ORIG-400, BAK-RF-PLAN-PROP-400 Rev 001, BAK-E-ELEV-ORIG-100 Rev 000, BAK-E-ELEV-PROP-100 Rev 001, BAK-W-ELEV-ORIG-101 Rev 000, BAK-W-ELEV-PROP-101 Rev 001, BAK-N-ELEV-ORIG-102 Rev 000, BAK-N-ELEV-PROP-102 Rev 001, BAK-S-ELEV-ORIG-103 Rev 000, BAK-S-ELEV-PROP-103 Rev 001, BAK-GATES Rev 1, Proposed Colours Rev 001.

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

03  The materials used in the development hereby approved shall be as shown on the approved plans 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 first occupation of the flats hereby approved, the amenity space, car parking, cycle parking and refuse storage areas shown on the plans hereby approved shall be provided and made available for use by the occupants of the proposed flats and be retained in perpetuity thereafter.

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

05  Prior to occupation of the dwellings 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).

06  Prior to the occupation of the development hereby approved details of the glazing, acoustic insulation and ventilation details for the development shall be submitted to, and approved by, the Local Planning Authority.  The glazing and ventilation should be selected with relevant acoustic properties as outlined in section 5.4 and 5.5 of the Noise Assessment dated 24th March 2017 unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  No dwelling shall be occupied until such time that all of the approved details to serve that dwelling have been fully installed.  The approved glazing, acoustic insulation and ventilation shall be maintained in the approved condition thereafter in perpetuity.

Reason:  To ensure the provision of adequate internal living conditions in accordance with policies DM1 and DM8 of DPD2 (Development Management)

07  Prior to the occupation of the development hereby approved details of acoustic fencing to the amenity area shall be submitted to, and approved by, the Local Planning Authority.  No dwelling shall be occupied until such time that the acoustic fencing has been fully installed.  The approved acoustic fencing shall be retained and maintained in the approved condition thereafter in perpetuity.

Reason:  To ensure the provision of adequate internal living conditions in accordance with policies DM1 and DM8 of DPD2 (Development Management)

08  No development shall take place until a site investigation of the nature and extent of contamination has been carried out in accordance with a methodology which has previously been submitted to and approved in

writing by the local planning authority. The results of the site investigation shall be made available to the local planning authority before any development begins. If any contamination is found during the site investigation, a report specifying the measures to be taken to remediate the site to render it suitable for the development hereby permitted shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The site shall be remediated in accordance with the approved measures before development begins.  If, during the course of development, any contamination is found which has not been identified in the site investigation, additional measures for the remediation of this source of contamination shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The remediation of the site shall incorporate the approved additional measures.

Reason:  To ensure that any contamination on the site is identified and treated so that it does not harm anyone who uses the site in the future, and to ensure that the development does not cause pollution in accordance with the national Planning Policy Framework and Southend-on-Sea Core Strategy (2007) policy KP2.

09  All first floor windows in the west elevation of the building (as shown on the approved plans) shall be fitted with obscured glazing (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 before the dwellings  are occupied and be permanently retained as such thereafter.  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.

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

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.

Informative

Please note that the proposed development 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 CIL Liability Notice for the applicant’s attention and any other person who has an interest in the land. This contains details of the chargeable amount and how to claim exemption or relief if appropriate. There are further details on this process on the Council's website at www.southend.gov.uk/cil.