Proposal:  Erect first floor extension to form two storey dwellinghouse, first floor extension to existing rear extension and alter elevations

Applicant:  Mr and Mrs Kantor

Agent:  A9 Architecture

Resolved:  That planning permission be GRANTED subject tot 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 – 1097 00, 01A, 06F, 07F, 08F, 011F

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

03 All new work to the outside of the building, including fenestration, must match existing original work in terms of the choice of materials, method of construction and finished appearance. This applies unless differences are shown on the drawings hereby approved or are required by conditions to this permission.

Reason: To safeguard the visual amenities of the area, in accordance with National Planning Policy Framework (2012), Core Strategy (2007) Policy CP4, Policy DM1 of Development Management Document (2015) and Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

04 The proposed windows at first and second floor to the western side 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 finished floor level.  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 neighbouring residential properties, in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2012), Core Strategy (2007) Policies KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) Policies DM1 and DM3 and Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

Informatives

01  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.

02  You are advised that as the proposed extension(s) to your property equates to less than 100sqm of new floorspace the development benefits from a Minor Development Exemption under the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010 (as amended) and as such no charge is payable. See www.southend.gov.uk/cil for further details about CIL.

You should be aware that in cases where damage occurs during construction works to the highway in implementing this permission that Council may seek to recover the cost of repairing public highways and footpaths from any party responsible for damaging them. This includes damage carried out when implementing a planning permission or other works to buildings or land. Please take care when carrying out works on or near the public highways and footpaths in the Borough.