Proposal: Erect detached dwellinghouse on land rear of 79 Orchard Grove layout amenity space and parking and form vehicular access onto Orchard Grove

Applicant: Mrs P Young

Agent: N/A

(Cllr S Buckley withdrew from the meeting during consideration of this item).

Mr Dixon, a local resident, spoke as an objector to the application. Mrs Young, the applicant, responded.

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:  79A/002/2017, Site Location Plan and Block/Site Plan

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

03 The development shall be implemented only using the materials listed within the Materials Palette submitted with the application unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority, before it is occupied.

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 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).

 05 Prior to the first occupation of the dwelling hereby approved the car parking area shown on the plans hereby approved shall be provided and made available for use by the occupants of the proposed dwelling and be retained as such in perpetuity. Reason:  To ensure the provision of adequate car parking in accordance with policies DM8 and DM15 of DPD2 (Development Management)

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 dwelling 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 dwelling 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’ 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).

09 Notwithstanding the provisions of Classes A, B, C, 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

10 Notwithstanding the details shown on the plans submitted and otherwise hereby approved, the vehicle crossover installed at the site shall not measure more than 4.8 metres wide.

Reason:  In the interests of highway safety in accordance with Policy CP3 of the Core Strategy, Policies DM1, DM3 and DM15 of the Development Management Document and the Design and Townscape Guide, 2009. 

11 Prior to the first occupation of the dwelling approved, details shall be submitted of the means of enclosing the application site/boundary treatments.  The approved means of enclosure/boundary treatments shall be installed in accordance with the approved details prior to the first occupation of the dwelling hereby approved and be retained as such in perpetuity.

Reason:  To ensure the provision of appropriate means of enclosure at the site in accordance with policies DM1 and DM3 of DPD2 (Development Management)

12 Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, details shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority of the means of protecting the retained trees at neighbouring sites.  This shall include the details of the means of undertaking and foundation/piling works at the site and measures to ensure the protection of the trees when undertaking such works.  The agreed tree protection measures shall be fully implemented prior to the commencement of the development and the development shall be implemented in full accordance with the details approved under this condition throughout the construction process.

Reason: To ensure the appropriate protection of trees at the site, in accordance with National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), DPD1 (Core Strategy) 2007 policy CP4, policy DM1 of Development Management Document DPD2 and SPD1 (Design and Townscape Guide).

13 Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, details shall be submitted of the existing and proposed ground levels at the application site and the finished floor level of the proposed dwelling.  The development shall subsequently be undertaken only in accordance with the approved details.

Reason:  To ensure the protection of the amenities of neighbouring residents in accordance with policies DM1 and DM3 of the Southend-on-Sea Development Management Document 2015.

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.

Please be aware that in the submission of details to address condition 13 of the permission hereby granted, it will be the expectation of the Local Planning Authority that the ridge height of the dwelling hereby approved will not exceed the height of the bungalows to the south of the dwelling.