Proposal:  Erect single storey side and rear extensions, raise and alter roof height, install gables to front and rear, dormer to rear, rooflight to front and side and alter elevations.

Applicant:  Mrs H Collins

Agent:  Knight Gratrix Architects

Resolved:-

That planning permission be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

01  The development hereby permitted shall begin no later than 3 (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 approved plans: 030; 031A; 032.

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

03  Notwithstanding the details shown on the plans submitted otherwise hereby approved the development hereby permitted shall not commence other than for groundworks and site preparation works unless and until details and appropriately sized samples of the materials to be used for all the external surfaces of the proposed buildings at the site have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development hereby permitted shall be implemented in full accordance with the details and samples approved under this condition before it is occupied.

Reason: To safeguard character and appearance of the area and amenities of neighbouring occupiers in accordance with Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007), Policies DM1 and DM3 of the Development Management Document (2015) and the Design and Townscape Guide (2009). Given the nature of the development proposed, the details sought and the objectives of the condition it is fundamental that information required is provided prior to the commencement of any development.

04  The development hereby approved shall be carried out in a manner to ensure the extended dwelling complies with Building Regulation part M4 (2) ‘accessible and adaptable dwellings’, before it is brought in to use.

Reason: To ensure the residential units hereby approved provide high quality and flexible internal layouts to meet the changing needs of residents in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework, Core Strategy (2007) Policy KP2, Development Management Document (2015) Policy DM2 and Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

05  Demolition or construction works associated with this permission shall not take place outside 08:00 hours to 18:00hours Mondays to Fridays and 08:00hours to 13:00hours on Saturdays and at no time Sundays or Bank Holidays.

Reason: In order to protect the amenities of surrounding occupiers and to protect the character the area in accordance with Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007) and Policies DM1 and DM3 of the Development Management Document (2015).

06  Prior to its first occupation the first floor level accommodation hereby approved shall be constructed so that the first floor level of the bedrooms with east facing windows shall be set not less than 1.65m below the cil level of the east facing windows.  The development shall be retained as such in perpetuity thereafter. 

Reason: Reason: In order to protect the amenities of surrounding occupiers and to protect the character the area in accordance with Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007) and Policies DM1 and DM3 of the Development Management Document (2015).

07  The new rooflight in the southern elevation shall only be glazed in obscure glass (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.  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. (C17B)

Reason: In order to protect the amenities of surrounding occupiers and to protect the character the area in accordance with Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007) and Policies DM1 and DM3 of the Development Management Document (2015).

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

01. Please note that the development the subject of this application is liable for a charge under the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010 (as amended). A Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Liability Notice will be issued as soon as practicable following this decision notice. 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.