Proposal:  Form additional self-contained flat to sixth floor with terrace

Applicant:  Westbrook Properties

Agent:  SKArchitects

Resolved:  That planning permission be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

01  The development hereby permitted shall begin no 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: 411-01-17 P10, 411-01-17 P11/A, SK100 revision 1, 411-01-17 P20, 411-01-17 P21, 411-01-17 P30, 411-01-17 P40, 411-01-17 P41, 411-01-17 P50, 411-01-17 P51, 411-01-17 P60, 411-01-17 P70, 411-01-17 P71

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 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:  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), (Core Strategy) 2007 policy KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) policy DM1, and Design and Townscape Guide) (2009).

04  Prior to occupation of the development hereby approved details of energy efficiency and other sustainability measures to be included in the scheme, including the provision of at least 10% of the energy needs of the development hereby approved being provided from onsite renewable sources, shall be submitted to, agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority and implemented on site in accordance with the agreed details unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To minimise the environmental impact of the development through efficient use of resources and better use of sustainable and renewable resources in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework, DPD1 (Core Strategy) policy KP2 and CP4, and SPD1 (Design and Townscape Guide).

05  Before the dwelling hereby approved is occupied, one parking space identified as currently unallocated within the existing on site car park as shown on drawing SK100 revision 1 shall be allocated to the occupier/s of the development hereby approved. The parking space identified shall be permanently retained thereafter for occupiers and visitors to that dwelling only.

Reason: To ensure that adequate car parking is provided and retained to serve the development in accordance with Policies CP3 of the Core Strategy DPD1 and Policy DM15 of the Development Management 2015.

06  Prior to commencement of development, details of the terrace privacy screen shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. The screen shall be installed in accordance with the approved details prior to first use of the balcony and shall be permanently retained thereafter.

Reason: To safeguard character and appearance of surrounding area and the amenities of neighbouring occupiers in accordance with Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy 2007, Policy DM1 and DM3 of the Development Management Document 2015 and the Design and Townscape Guide 2009.

07  Prior to occupation of the development 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, Core Strategy (2007) policy KP2, Development Management Document (2015) policy DM2 and the guidance within the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

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.

Informatives

1.  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.

2.  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.