Proposal:  Demolish existing bungalow, erect detached bungalow with roof extension to front and sides, boundary wall to side to form covered courtyard, form layout parking to front and install new vehicular access on to Percy Road  (Amended Proposal)

Applicant:  Mrs H Collins

Agent:  Knight Gratrix Architects

Resolved:  That Planning Permission be REFUSED for the following reason:

01  The proposed development would, by reason of its scale, size bulk, mass, detailed design and use of materials appear incongruous and out of keeping within the streetscene to the detriment of the character, appearance of the site and area more widely. The proposal is therefore unacceptable and contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework; Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Southend-on-Sea Core Strategy (2007); Policies DM1 and DM3 of the Southend-on-Sea Development Management Document (2015); and advice contained within the Southend-on-Sea Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

Informative

01  Please note that this application would be liable for a payment under the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010 (as amended) if planning permission had been granted. Therefore if an appeal is lodged and subsequently allowed, the CIL liability will be applied. Any revised application would also be CIL liable.

02  It should be noted there are a number of mistakes on the submitted plans and any resubmission should ensure the first floor plan shows northern windows, roof plan needs to clearly detail the width of the dormer roof at the northern end and the parking arrangement differs between ground floor and block plan including crossovers.

The Local Planning Authority has acted positively and proactively in determining this application by identifying matters of concern with the proposal and determining the application within a timely manner, clearly setting out the reason(s) for refusal, allowing the Applicant the opportunity to consider the harm caused and whether or not it can be remedied by a revision to the proposal.  The detailed analysis is set out in a report prepared by officers. In the circumstances the proposal is not considered to be sustainable development. The Local Planning Authority is willing to discuss the best course of action and is also willing to provide pre-application advice in respect of any future application for a revised development, should the applicant wish to exercise this option in accordance with the Council's pre-application advice service.