Apologies for absence were received from Cllr Dear (Substitute: Cllr McGlone), Cllr Jarvis (Substitute: Cllr Garne) and Cllr Ward (Substitute: Cllr Shead).

The following declarations were made at the meeting:

1.    Councillor Cowan – Agenda Item No. 12 (19/02023/TPO - Land at Junction of Four Sisters Way and fronting Rayleigh Road) Non-Pecuniary Interest: Has connections to the school adjacent to site.

2.    Councillor Jones Agenda Item Nos. 6 (19/01807/BC3 - North Shoebury Open Space, Shoebury Common Road) and 12 (19/02023/TPO - Land at Junction of Four Sisters Way and fronting Rayleigh Road) – Disqualifying Non-Pecuniary Interest: Cabinet Member

3.    Councillor McGlone – Agenda Item Nos. 5 (19/01924/FULM - 277 Prince Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea) and 12 (19/02023/TPO - Land at Junction of Four Sisters Way and fronting Rayleigh Road) – Non-Pecuniary Interest: Residents in vicinity known to him.

4.    Councillor Mulroney – Agenda item Nos. 7 (19/01646/FUL - West Leigh Baptist Church, Lymington Avenue) and 9 (19/02074/FULH - 52 Tattersall Gardens) – Non-Pecuniary Interest: Member of Leigh Town Council (Non-Planning)

5.    Councillor Mulroney – Agenda Item Nos. 6 (19/01807/BC3 - North Shoebury Open Space, Shoebury Common Road) and 12 (19/02023/TPO - Land at Junction of Four Sisters Way and fronting Rayleigh Road) – Disqualifying Non-Pecuniary Interest: Cabinet Member

6.    Councillor Thompson – Agenda Item No. 7 (19/01646/FUL - West Leigh Baptist Church, Lymington Avenue) – Non-Pecuniary Interest: Lives in the vicinity

7.    Councillor Wakefield – Agenda Item No. 8 (19/01908/FUL - 6A Clifton Terrace) – Non-Pecuniary Interest: The person in the Coachouse is known to him

Resolved:-

That the Minutes of the Meeting held on Wednesday 6^th November 2019 be confirmed as a correct record and signed.

The Committee received a supplementary report by the Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Director (Growth and Housing) that provided additional information on items referred to elsewhere on the Agenda.

Proposal: Demolish existing buildings and erect three storey block comprising of 12 self-contained flats and 8 two storey dwellinghouses, layout landscaping, amenity space and parking (Amended Proposal)

Applicant: Dove Jeffrey Homes and Estuary HA

Agent: Phase 2 Planning

Resolved:-

That PLANNING PERMISSION be GRANTED subject to completion of a PLANNING AGREEMENT UNDER SECTION 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and all appropriate legislation to secure the following:

•           Affordable housing including 8 x affordable rent (8 x 2 bed units) , 4 x social rent 4 (4 x 2 bed units)  and 8 x shared ownership (1 x 2 bed and 7 x 3 bed units)

•           Residential Travel Packs – to be agreed prior to occupation

The Director of Planning and Transport or the Group Manager (Planning & Building Control) be authorised to determine the application upon completion of the above obligation, so long as planning permission when granted and the obligation when executed, accords with the details set out in the report submitted and the conditions listed below:

01 The development hereby permitted shall be begun not later than 3 years beginning with the date of this permission.

Reason: Required to be imposed pursuant to Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

02 The development shall be carried solely out in accordance with the approved plans: 200-P4, 201-P5, 202-P4, 203-P5, 204, 205, 206, 207, 6861-D-AIA-B

Reason: To ensure the development is carried out in accordance with the development plan.

03 Notwithstanding the details shown on the plans submitted and otherwise hereby approved, no construction works other than demolition and construction up to ground floor slab level shall take place until product details of the materials to be used on all the external elevations, including roof, walls including brick patterning, fascia and soffits, windows and doors, balconies, bays and entrance porches, car port and refuse store have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.  The development shall only be carried out in accordance with the approved details before it is brought into use.

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).

04 Notwithstanding the details shown on the plans submitted and otherwise hereby approved, no construction works other than demolition above slab level shall take place until full details of both hard and soft landscape works to be carried out at the site have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.

The approved hard landscaping works shall be carried out prior to first occupation of the development and the soft landscaping works within the first planting season following first occupation of the development, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority. The details submitted shall include, but not limited to:-

i.          proposed finished  ...  view the full minutes text for item 644.

Proposal: Lay out external Children's Play Area, install 3 x retractable bollards, boundary treatment and associated works

Applicant: Mr David Giles
Agent: n/a

Cllrs Mulroney and Jones withdrew from the meeting.

Resolved:-

That PLANNING PERMISSION be REFUSED for the following reason:

The proposed development, by reason of its design, nature and close proximity to other hospitality and tourist attractions, would create significant pedestrian movements around the application site. Due to the location of the developments access, via an existing car parking area, its siting in the vicinity of car traffic generating activities and its proximity to a highway, which carries significant amounts of traffic, the proposal would be detrimental to the safety of its future intended users. The identified harm would materially outweigh other benefits of the proposed development. The proposal would therefore be unacceptable and contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework (2019), policies KP2, CP3 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007) and policies DM1, DM3 and DM15 of the Development Management Document (2015).

Proposal: Demolish existing rear memorial hall and erect replacement two storey hall with office space in roof linked to existing Church, erect single storey extension to front entrance and install ramp to improve access from London Road, form central courtyard with landscaping and lay out parking spaces

Applicant: Mr M M'Clelland

Agent: Mathews Serjeant Architects

Resolved:-

That PLANNING PERMISSION be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

01        The development hereby permitted shall be begun not later than 3 years beginning with the date of this permission.

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: Location Plan; Site Plan; 2145-EX01; 2145-EX 02; 2145 P-04A; 2145-P-05A; 2145-P-03B.

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

03        Notwithstanding the information submitted with the application, no development above ground floor slab level shall take place until samples of the materials to be used on all the external elevations of the development hereby approved have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The development shall be carried out solely in accordance with the approved details before it is brought into use.

Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of the surrounding area in accordance with Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007), Policies DM1 and DM3 of the Development Management Document (2015) and advice contained within the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

04        The use of the development hereby approved shall not commence until and unless the 10 vehicle parking plus cycle parking spaces have been provided in accordance with the approved plan 2145 P03B, together with properly constructed vehicular access to the adjoining highway. The parking areas shall be permanently retained for the parking of vehicles of people using the development.

Reason: To ensure that provision of car and cycle parking is provided and retained to serve the development in accordance with Policy CP3 of the Core Strategy (2007) and Policy DM15 of the Council’s Development Management Document (2015).

05        The development hereby approved shall be carried out and completed in accordance with drawing 2145 P03B in relation to the highways works including alterations to vehicle crossovers and the reinstatement of the pavements along Lymington Avenue before the development is first occupied and the access arrangements shall thereafter be retained in perpetuity.

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Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of the surrounding area and interest of highways management and safety in accordance with Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007), Policies DM1 and DM3 of the Development Management Document (2015) and advice contained within the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

06        The development hereby approved shall not be used other than between the hours of 07:30- 22:30 hours on any day.

Reason:  To  protect  residential  amenity  and  general  environmental quality in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2019), Core  ...  view the full minutes text for item 646.

Proposal: Erect timber outbuilding and timber decking to rear

Applicant: Ms Victoria Morgan

Agent: Mr Mark Morgan

Cllr Wakefield Withdrew from the meeting

Resolved:-

That PLANNING PERMISSION be REFUSED for the following reasons:

The proposed development, by reason of its siting, scale, form and design would conflict with the historic grain of the conservation area and have a detrimental impact on the setting of the adjacent listed building and its relationship with the coach house to the rear. The proposal would cause less than substantial but still significant harm, rather than preserving or enhancing the special character of the Conservation Area and neither the harm to the setting of the listed building or to the Conservation Area, which is also less than substantial but still significant has been outweighed by any other public benefit. The proposal is therefore unacceptable and contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework (2019), Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007), Policies DM1, DM3 and DM5 of the Development Management Document (2015), Policy PA6 of the Southend Central Area Action Plan (2018) and the advice contained in the Southend Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

Informative

You are advised that the proposed development at your property 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.

Proposal: Erect first floor extension to convert bungalow into two storey dwellinghouse, erect porch to front, install raised decking to rear, alter elevations

Applicant: Mr And Mrs Watts

Agent: Trudy's Architectural Consultants

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 the decision.

Reason: Required to be imposed pursuant to Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

02 The development shall be undertaken solely in accordance with the approved plans 103/19/A Rev 1, 103/19/B Rev 2, 103/19/C, 103/19/D and Location Plan.

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 (2019), Core Strategy (2007) Policies KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) Policies DM1 and DM3 and the advice contained within the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

04 The roof of the single storey rear projection shall not be used as a balcony, roof garden or similar amenity area or for any other purpose unless express planning permission has been previously been obtained. The roof can however be used for the purposes of maintenance or to escape in an emergency.

Reason: To protect the privacy and environment of people in neighbouring residential properties, in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2019), Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007), Policies DM1 and DM3 of the Southend-on-Sea Development Management Document (2015) and the advice contained within the Southend-on-Sea Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

05 Notwithstanding the details shown in the plans submitted and otherwise hereby approved the raised decking hereby approved shall not be brought into use unless and until plans and other appropriate details are submitted to the Local Planning Authority and approved in writing which specify the size, design, materials and location of privacy screens to be fixed on its southern side. Before the decking is first brought into use the development shall be implemented in full accordance with the details and specifications approved under this condition and shall be permanently retained as such thereafter.

Reason: To protect the privacy and environment of people in neighbouring residential properties, in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2019), 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 the advice contained within the Southend-on-Sea Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

06 Notwithstanding the details shown on the approved plans and prior  ...  view the full minutes text for item 648.

Proposal: Erect part single/part two storey side and rear extension

Applicant: Kweku Welsing-Quacoe

Agent: DK Building Designs Ltd

Resolved:-

That PLANNING PERMISSION be REFUSED for the following reasons:

1 The proposal would by reason of its size, design, mass and scale result in a contrived, incongruous, dominant and obtrusive form of development out of keeping with and harmful to the character and appearance of the dwelling and the rear garden scene.  This is unacceptable and contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework (2019), Policies KP2 and CP4 of Core Strategy (2007), Policies DM1 and DM3 of the Development Management Document (2015) and advice contained within the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

2 The proposed development by reason of its form, depth and proximity to the shared boundary would result in an increased sense of enclosure for the setting of the rear garden of No. 146 Carlton Avenue materially harmful to the rear garden enjoyment and amenity of the occupiers of that dwelling.  This is unacceptable and contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework (2019) Core Strategy (2007) Policies KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) Policies DM1 and DM3 and the advice contained with the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

Proposal: Erect two storey front extensions and new front porch and glazed landing, alter roof form by extending width of main roof, install new flat roof and pitched roof to the front and part gabled, part hipped roof extension to side, remove existing dormers to side and install new dormer and window to side, convert roofspace into habitable accommodation and alter elevations (Amended Proposal).

Applicant: Miss L Wheeler

Agent: APS Design Associates Ltd.

Resolved:-

That PLANNING PERMISSION be REFUSED for the following reasons:

01        The proposed development by reason of its size, scale, height, siting and design would be discordant, incongruous and overly dominant and to the detriment of the character and appearance of the host property and the streetscene more widely. The proposal is therefore unacceptable and contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework; Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007); Policies DM1 and DM3 of the Development Management Document (2015); and advice contained within the Design and Townscape Guide (2009). 

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.  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.

Informatives

            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. The applicant is advised that there are a number of inconsistencies in the submitted plans including the roof form and windows shown in the floor plans and elevations 

Proposal: Fell to ground level and grind stump 1 Cherry and 1 Bird Cherry Tree, Maintenance prune, reduce crown to previous points, grind stump various trees at land adjacent 9 and 10 Four Sisters Close and 1, 3, 5 and 7 Four Sisters Way (Works to Trees covered by a Tree Preservation Order).

Applicant: Rick Milsom,  Southend-On-Sea Borough Council

Agent: n/a

Resolved:-

That CONSENT FOR WORKS TO PRESERVED TREES be GRANTED subject to the following conditions.  

01        The works covered by this consent must be begun not later than the expiration of two years beginning with the date of this consent.

            Reason: To enable the circumstances to be reviewed at the expiration of the period if the consent has not been implemented, in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2019), Core Strategy (2007) Policy KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) Policy DM1 and Southend Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

02        The works shall be carried out in accordance with BS 3998 (2010) Tree Work by a suitably qualified person.

            Reason: In the interests of visual amenity in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2019), Core Strategy (2007) Policy KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) Policy DM1 and Southend Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

03        The pruning works to trees at the land fronting Four Sisters Way covered by TPO 5/94 shall be restricted to: T2 Pilar Apple (TPO 5/94 T26) Crown reduction to previous points, T4 Norway Maple (TPO 5/94 T24 ) Maintenance and prune including crown lift to a maximum height of 4.5m and remove basal and epicormic growth, T5 Norway Maple (TPO 5/94 T23) Maintenance, prune crown lift to a maximum height of 4.5m and remove basal and epicormic growth and to reduce canopy by 2m from property on the east side and balance into upper canopy, T7 Norway Maple (TPO 5/94) remove epicormic growth, T8 Norway Maple (TPO 5/94 ) Maintenance and prune including crown lift to a maximum height of 4.5m and remove basal and epicormic growth, T11 Red Horse Chestnut (TPO 5/94 T20) Maintenance and prune including crown lift to a maximum height of 4.5m and remove basal and epicormic growth, T12 Red Horse Chestnut (TPO 5/94 T19) Maintenance and prune including crown lift to a maximum height of 4.5m and remove basal and epicormic growth, T13 Red Horse Chestnut (TPO 5/94 T21) Maintenance and prune including crown lift to a maximum height of 4.5m and remove basal and epicormic growth, T14 Norway Maple (TPO 5/94) Maintenance and prune including crown lift to a maximum height of 4.5m and remove basal and epicormic growth, T15 Cherry (TPO 5/94 T17) Fell to ground level and grind stump, T16 Norway Maple (TPO 5/94 T15) Reduce crown all round by approx. 1.5m, T18 White Willow (TPO 5/94 T12) Reduce to crown to previous reduction points, T20 White Willow (TPO 5/94 T10) Reduce crown to previous reduction points, T21 Bird Cherry stump (TPO 5/94 T8) grind stump, T22 Bird Cherry (TPO 5/94 T9) grind stump  ...  view the full minutes text for item 651.