Apologies for absence were received from Cllr Habermel (Substitute Cllr Folkard) and Cllr Jarvis (Substitute: Cllr Buck).

The following declarations of interest were made at the meeting:

(a)  Cllr Beck – Agenda Item No. 15 (20/00923/FUL - Land Rear of 26-30 Lime Avenue) – Non-Pecuniary Interest: Has received an email from the applicant.

(b)  Cllr Borton – Agenda Item No. 15 (20/00923/FUL - Land Rear of 26-30 Lime Avenue) – Non-Pecuniary Interest: Has received an email from the applicant.

(c)   Cllr Borton – Agenda Item No. 16 (20/01086/FUL - 8 Richmond Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea) – Non-Pecuniary Interest: Has been in correspondence with the objector.

(d)  Cllr Borton – Agenda Item No. 18 (19/02066/BC4M - Airport Parking, Southend Airport, Eastwoodbury Crescent) and 19 (Airport Surface Access Strategy - Airport Surface Access Strategy) – Non-Pecuniary Interest: Niece works at Southend Airport.

(e)  Cllr Chalk – Agenda Item No. 15 (20/00923/FUL - Land Rear of 26-30 Lime Avenue) – Non-Pecuniary Interest: Has received an email from the applicant.

(f)    Cllr Cowan – Agenda Item No. 18 (19/02066/BC4M - Airport Parking, Southend Airport, Eastwoodbury Crescent) – Non-Pecuniary Interest: Objectors have been in contact with him regarding the application.

(g)  Cllr Cowan – Agenda Item No. 19 (Airport Surface Access Strategy - Airport Surface Access Strategy) – Non-Pecuniary Interest: The supplementary report mentions the Airport Consultancy Committee of which he is a member.

(h)  Cllr Dear – Agenda Item No. 15 (20/00923/FUL - Land Rear of 26-30 Lime Avenue) – Non-Pecuniary Interest: Has received an email from the applicant.

(i)    Cllr Dear – Agenda Item No. 17 (20/01049/AMDT - 88 Woodside, Leigh-on-Sea) Non-Pecuniary Interest: Has been in contact with the objector.

(j)    Cllr Dear – Agenda Item No.18 (19/02066/BC4M - Airport Parking, Southend Airport, Eastwoodbury Crescent) – Non-Pecuniary Interest: Has received an email from a colleague concerning the impact the application would have on the air cadets.

(k)   Cllr F Evans – Agenda Item No. 15 (20/00923/FUL - Land Rear of 26-30 Lime Avenue) – Non-Pecuniary Interest: Has been involved in discussions about the application.

(l)    Cllr Flewitt – Agenda Item No. 10 (20/00320/FUL & 20/00321/LBC - Cockethurst, Eastwoodbury Lane), 13 (20/00801/AMDT - 200 Priory Crescent), 18 (19/02066/BC4M - Airport Parking, Southend Airport, Eastwoodbury Crescent) and 19 (Airport Surface Access Strategy - Airport Surface Access Strategy) – Non-Pecuniary Interest: Has publicly spoken and written about the application in the St. Laurence Ward.

(m)Cllr Flewitt – Agenda Item No. 9 (20/00817/BC3 - Garages Rear of 187 Saxon Gardens) Non-Pecuniary Interest: Knows someone who lives on Saxon Gardens.

(n)  Cllr Garston – Agenda Item No. 10 (20/00320/FUL & 20/00321/LBC - Cockethurst, Eastwoodbury Lane) – Non-Pecuniary Interest: Applicant is known to him

(o)  Cllr Garston – Agenda Item No. 15 (20/00923/FUL - Land Rear of 26-30 Lime Avenue) and 18 (19/02066/BC4M - Airport Parking, Southend Airport, Eastwoodbury Crescent) – Non-Pecuniary Interest: Has received emails regarding the application.

(p)  Cllr Jones – Agenda Item No. 9 (20/00817/BC3 - Garages Rear of 187 Saxon Gardens) Disqualifying Non-Pecuniary Interest: This is a Council application and Cllr Jones is a Cabinet Member.

(q)  Cllr Jones – Agenda Item No. 16 (20/01086/FUL  ...  view the full minutes text for item 345.

Resolved:-

That the Minutes of the Meeting held on 18th May 2020 be confirmed as a correct record and signed.

Resolved:-

That the Minutes of the Meeting held on 27th May 2020 be confirmed as a correct record and signed.

Resolved:-

That the Minutes of the Meeting held on 3rd June 2020 be confirmed as a correct record and signed.

Resolved:-

That the Minutes of the Meeting held on 1st July 2020 be confirmed as a correct record and signed.

To follow

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: Re-grading and retention of existing on-site spoil heap, erect 9 Commercial Units (Use Class B1/B8) with ancillary Trade Counter, 1 Retail Unit (unit 8) (Use Class A1) and 1 Unit (Use Class Sui Generis) for use as Vets (unit 1), layout Car Parking Spaces and Cycle Parking, construction of vehicular and pedestrian accesses from existing roundabout and layout soft landscaping.

Applicant: Garrison Developments LLP

Agent: Pomery Planning Consultants

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 approved plans: NGR LOC d, NGR 08, NGR 09, NGR 06a, NGR 07, NGR 57c, NGR 51c, NGR52a, NGR 53b, NGR 61, NGR 58a, NGR 59a, NGR 60a

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

03 Notwithstanding the details shown on the plans submitted and otherwise hereby approved the development hereby permitted shall not commence above a ground floor slab level 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, including facing materials, roof detail and windows and doors, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The works must then be carried out in full accordance with the approved materials, details and specifications before the development hereby approved is brought into first use.

Reason: To safeguard character and appearance of the area in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2019), 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 development shall take place above ground floor slab level unless and until there has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority a scheme of hard and soft landscaping for the site.  This shall include details of the number, size and location of the trees and shrubs to be planted together with a planting specification, details of measures to enhance biodiversity within the site; details of the treatment of all hard and soft surfaces and all means of enclosing the site.

All planting and biodiversity enhancements in the approved scheme shall be carried out within the first available planting season following first use of the development hereby approved.  Any shrubs dying, removed, being severely damaged or becoming seriously diseased within five years of planting shall be replaced with trees or shrubs of such size and species as may be agreed with the Local Planning Authority. Hard landscaping and means of enclosure shall be implemented in full accordance with the approved scheme prior to occupation  ...  view the full minutes text for item 351.

Proposal: Erect 2 semi-detached dwellinghouses on former garage site to rear of 187 Saxon Gardens, layout parking to front, amenity space to rear and erect toilet block for the allotments

Applicant: Mr Martin Berry

Agent: Mr David Lloyd of AK Design Partnership LLP

Cllrs Jones and Mulroney withdrew from the meeting for this agenda item.

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 approved shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans: 4634.105 REV PL9.

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

03        The materials to be used on the external surfaces of the new dwellings hereby approved, including roof, walls and fenestration, shall be in accordance with the details submitted with the application form or shall be in line with details which have previously been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority under the provisions of this condition. The development shall be carried out solely in complete accordance with the approved details before it is brought into first use.

Reason: In the interest of visual amenity in accordance with 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 National Design Guide (2019) and the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

04        Within the first available planting season (October to March inclusive) following the first use of the development hereby approved, a soft landscaping scheme shall be implemented and completed in full accordance with details that have previously been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The soft landscaping scheme shall include measures to enhance the biodiversity on site, details of the species to be planted, the treatment of the ground before planting and maintenance details.

Within a period of five years from the completion of the development hereby approved, or from the date of the planting of any tree or any tree planted in its replacement, if any tree planted as part of the approved landscaping scheme is removed, uprooted, destroyed, dies, or becomes, in the opinion of the local planning authority, seriously damaged or defective, another tree of the same species and size as that of the original tree shall be planted in the same place or in accordance with alternative tree replacement details approved under the scope of this planning condition.

Reason: In the interest of visual amenity in accordance with 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 National Design Guide (2019) and the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

05        The use of the development hereby approved shall not  ...  view the full minutes text for item 352.

Proposal:       1. Convert existing farm buildings into 2 dwelling houses

2. Convert existing farm buildings into 2 dwelling houses (Listed Building Consent)

Applicant: Mr David Dedman

Agent: Mr Steven Kearney of SKArchitects

Cllr Wakefield withdrew from the meeting for this agenda item.

Resolved:-

1.    That PLANNING PERMISSION be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

01 The development hereby permitted shall begin not later than three years of 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 504_P300F, 504_P301F, 504_P302F, 504_P303F, 504_P304F, 504_P305F, 504_P306F, 504_P307F, 504-P309F, 504_P308F, 504_P310F, 504_P311F, 10186-01, 10186-02, 10186-03, 10186-04.

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

03 The development hereby approved shall be carried out in full accordance with the mitigation measures identified in the Flood Risk Assessment by SLR reference 402.08714.00004 and plan reference 504_3111F before the approved dwellings are occupied and the recommended mitigation measures shall be maintained for the lifetime of the development.

Reason: To ensure the site is protected to the standard that the development is designed and modelled to within the submitted Flood Risk Assessment National Planning Policy Framework and policy KP2 of Core Strategy.

04 The materials used for the development hereby approved shall be as specified  on plans reference 504_P303F, 504_P304F , 504_P306F , 504_P308F  and 504_P309F.   

Reason: To safeguard the visual amenities of the historic buildings, setting of the adjacent listed farmhouse and the wider streetscene, in accordance with Core Strategy (2007) policies KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) Policies DM1, DM3 and DM5 and advice contained within the Southend Design and Townscape Guide (2009).  

05 The retention and re siting of the existing historic features impacted by the development hereby approved shall be carried out in full accordance with  the specifications set out in the Gazetteer of Historic Features reference 504 revision A and plans reference 504_309F and 504_310F and the email from the agent dated 30.07.20  regarding doors, raised beams and hay racks before the development is occupied.

Reason: To safeguard the visual amenities of the historic buildings, setting of the adjacent listed farmhouse and the wider streetscene, in accordance with Core Strategy (2007) policies KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) Policies DM1, DM3 and DM5 and advice contained within the Southend Design and Townscape Guide (2009).  

06 The soft  landscaping at the site shall be carried out in full accordance with the details and specifications shown in landscaping plan reference 504_P302F before the dwellings hereby approved are occupied. The surfacing of the courtyard, parking spaces and driveway shall remain as the existing surfacing.

Reason: To safeguard the visual amenities of the historic buildings, setting of the adjacent listed farmhouse and the wider streetscene, in accordance with Core Strategy (2007) policies KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) Policies DM1, DM3 and DM5 and advice contained within the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 353.

Proposal: Remove to ground level 1 Oak Tree (T1) at rear (Application for works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order)

Applicant: Subsidence Management Services

Agent: IG Environmental Services of Innovation Group Environmental Services

Resolved:-

That CONSENT TO CARRY OUT WORK ON 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 advice in the Southend Design and Townscape Guide (2009).    

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

Reason: In the interests of ecology and in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2019), Core Strategy (2007) policy KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) Policy DM1 and the Southend 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.

Proposal: Erect part 3/part 4 storey building with basement level comprising of 9 self-contained flats (Class C3 ) layout secure cycle/refuse stores and parking at basement level with landscaping to front and rear.

Applicant: Elmore Homes Limited

Agent: R Warren of SKArchitects

Resolved:-

That PLANNING PERMISSION be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

01 The development hereby permitted shall begin not later than three years of 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 and details 609-P01E, 609-P02F, 609-P03C, 609-P04A, 609-P05A, 609-P06B, 609-P07B, 609-P08E, 609-P09C, 609-P10B, 609-P11F, 609-P12B, 609-P13 (visual), 609-P14, 609-P15C, Materials List by SKArchitects ref 609 Rev A and Platform Lift Information by SKArchitects Ref 609.

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

03 The development hereby approved shall be carried out in full accordance with the mitigation measures identified in the Flood Risk Assessment carried out by by Ambiental Environmental Assessment reference 5364 before the approved dwellings are occupied and the recommended mitigation measures shall be maintained for the lifetime of the development.

Reason: To ensure the site is protected to the standard that the development is designed and modelled to within the submitted Flood Risk Assessment National Planning Policy Framework and policy KP2 of Core Strategy

04 Notwithstanding the details submitted and otherwise hereby approved, no development shall be undertaken unless and until full details of the existing and proposed site levels to include the proposed dwellings, forecourts and landscaped areas relative to the adjoining land and any other changes proposed in the existing levels of the site have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall thereafter be implemented and completed in accordance with the approved details before it is occupied.

Reason: A pre commencement condition is required to safeguard the visual amenities of the site and wider area as set out in Core Strategy (2007) Policies KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) Policies DM1 and DM3 and the advice contained within the Southend Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

05 The materials used for the external surfaces of the building shall be as detailed on plan reference 609-P15C and the Materials List prepared by SKArchitects reference 609 Rev A. 

Reason: To safeguard the visual amenities of the conservation area and wider streetscene, in accordance with Core Strategy (2007) policies KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) Policies DM1, DM5 and DM6 and advice contained within the Southend Design and Townscape Guide (2009). 

06 The detailing for the front balconies and guttering of the development hereby approved shall be carried out in full accordance with plan references 609-P12B and 609-P15C before the development is occupied.

Reason: To safeguard the visual amenities of the conservation area and wider streetscene, in accordance with Core Strategy (2007) policies KP2 and CP4, Development Management  ...  view the full minutes text for item 355.

Proposal: Application to vary condition 11 (Refuse collection hours) to allow commercial refuse collection and the deliveries for the development; shall not take place outside 06:00 hours to 23:00 hours Mondays to Saturdays and 07:00 hours to 23:00 hours on Sundays and bank holidays (Minor Material Amendment of planning permission 18/01963/FULM dated 9.1.2019)

Applicant: Aldi Foodstores Ltd

Agent: Mr William Rogers of Planning Potential

Resolved:-

That PLANNING PERMISSION be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

1 The development hereby permitted shall begin no later than 9 January 2022, three years from the date planning permission 18/01963/FULM was granted.

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

2 The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans: 22380CHE-102, 2238-CHE-100, 2238-CHE-113, 2238-CHE-112 Rev. A, 2238-CHE-111, V2238 L01, 2238-CHE-110 Rev. B, 18311-BT1, 2238 CHE Aldi Southend CGI 02, B2340-MJA-P105-4837.

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

3 The development hereby approved shall be constructed in accordance with the material details previously submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority under the approval of details application reference 19/01782/AD or any other materials which have previously been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.

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).

4 The development shall be undertaken in accordance with the approved hard and soft landscaping scheme as shown on drawing number V2238 L01, or any other hard and soft landscaping scheme that has been previously submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. All planting in the approved landscaping scheme shall be carried out within the first available planting season following first use of the development hereby approved.  Any shrubs or trees dying, removed, being severely damaged or becoming seriously diseased within five years of planting shall be replaced with trees or shrubs of such size and species as may be agreed with the Local Planning Authority. Hard landscaping shall be implemented in full accordance with the approved scheme prior to occupation of any part of the development hereby approved.

Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and to ensure a satisfactory standard of landscaping, pursuant to Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007) and Policies DM1 and DM3 of the Development Management Document (2015).

5 The development shall not be first brought into use until 97 on site car parking spaces have been provided and made available for use in full accordance with drawing 2238-CHE-110 rev. B, together with properly constructed vehicular access to the adjoining highway, all in accordance with the approved plans. The parking spaces shall be permanently maintained thereafter solely for the parking of customers and staff of the development.

Reason: To ensure  ...  view the full minutes text for item 356.

Proposal: Demolish existing building, erect two semi-detached dwellinghouses, layout amenity space and parking, form new vehicular access onto Berkeley Gardens.

Applicant: Mr Ben Bradley

Agent: Danny Knott of DK Building Designs Ltd

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 approved shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans: 3639-06 Sheet 1 of 3 rev C, 3639-06 Sheet 2 of 3 rev C, 3639-06 Sheet 3 of 3 rev C.

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

03 The materials to be used on the external surfaces of the new dwellings hereby approved, including roof, walls and fenestration, shall be in line with details which have previously been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority under the provisions of this condition. The development shall be carried out solely in complete accordance with the approved details before it is brought into first use.

Reason: In the interest of visual amenity in accordance with 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 National Design Guide (2019) and the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

04 Within the first available planting season (October to March inclusive) following the first use of the development hereby approved, a soft landscaping scheme shall be implemented and completed in full accordance with details that have previously been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The soft landscaping scheme shall include measures to enhance the biodiversity on site, details of the species to be planted, the treatment of the ground before planting and maintenance details.

Within a period of five years from the completion of the development hereby approved, or from the date of the planting of any tree or any tree planted in its replacement, if any tree planted as part of the approved landscaping scheme is removed, uprooted, destroyed, dies, or becomes, in the opinion of the local planning authority, seriously damaged or defective, another tree of the same species and size as that of the original tree shall be planted in the same place or in accordance with alternative tree replacement details approved under the scope of this planning condition.

Reason: In the interest of visual amenity in accordance with 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 National Design Guide (2019) and the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

05 The use of the development hereby approved shall not commence until a hard landscaping scheme has been carried out and implemented solely in full accordance with details  ...  view the full minutes text for item 357.

Proposal: Erect two dwellinghouses incorporating garages to side to rear of 26 and 30 Lime Avenue with amenity space to rear and install additional vehicular access to front of 30 Lime Avenue

Applicant: Mr Bishop and Mr Avery

Agent: Mrs Lindsey Wislocki of Hedgehog Development

S Bennet spoke as an objector to the application, S Avery responded.

Resolved:-

That PLANNING PERMISSION be REFUSED for the following reason:

01 The proposed development by reason of its siting and layout would materially conflict with the grain of the local area, would appear incongruous and be materially out of keeping with and detract from the character and appearance of the site and wider surrounding area. This is unacceptable and contrary to 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 National Design Guide (2019) and the Southend Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

02 The proposed development, in particular the northern dwelling, by reason of its position and upper floor window arrangements, would result in material harm to the residential amenity of neighbouring occupiers at 2 Belfairs Close, due to overlooking and material loss of privacy. This is an unacceptable form of development which is contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework (2019); Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Southend-on-Sea Core Strategy (2007) and Policies DM1 and DM3 of the Southend-on-Sea Development Management Document (2015).

03 The proposed development, in particular the northern dwelling, by reason of its siting and relationship with 2 Belfairs Close, would result in overlooking which would be detrimental to the living conditions of the intended future occupiers of the proposed dwelling. This is unacceptable and contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework (2019), Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007), Policies DM1, DM3 and DM8 (as amended by the Technical Housing Standards Policy Transition Statement (2015)) of the Development Management Document (2015) and the advice contained within the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

04 The proposal fails to demonstrate that the development would not result in the loss of local ecological assets including wildlife habitats. The proposal is therefore unacceptable and contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework (2019), Policies KP1, KP2 and CP4 of the Southend-on-Sea Core Strategy (2007) and Polices DM1, DM3 and DM14 of the Southend-on-Sea Development Management Document (2015).

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 via the pre-application  ...  view the full minutes text for item 358.

Proposal: Change of use from 6-bedroom HMO (Class C4) to 9 bedroom HMO (Sui Generis), erect two storey side extension (Amended Proposal)

Applicant: Mr Ben Page

Agent: Mr Luis Mulry of Edith Garland Architecture

Cllr Jones withdrew from the meeting for this agenda item.

Cllr Buck withdrew from the rest of the meeting (Note: Agenda item Nos.18 and 19 were taken first, Cllr Buck was present for these items)

Resolved:-

That PLANNING PERMISSION be REFUSED for the following reason:

The development would, by reason of its internal layout, design and the level of facilities provided, fail to provide an adequate standard of living conditions for its future occupiers to the detriment of their amenity. This is 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 the Essex HMO Amenity Standards (30 July 2018).

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.

Informatives

The development would benefit from a Minor Development Exemption under the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010 (as amended) and as such no charge would be payable. See www.southend.gov.uk/cil for further details about CIL.

Proposal: Vary Condition 02 (Approved Plans) to replace approved plans with 1519.100, 1519.101b, 1519.102b, 1519.103c and 1519.104b (Minor material amendment to Planning Permission 19/02062/FUL dated 22.01.2020)

Applicant: Mr And Mrs N Stevens

Agent: Mr John Jackson of Architectural Design Associates

A written objection, from M Le Brun, was read to the committee. A written response, from J Jackson, was also read to the committee.

Resolved:-

That PLANNING PERMISSION be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

01 The development hereby permitted shall begin no later than 22 January 2023, three years from the date planning permission 19/02062/FUL was granted.

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

02 The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans: 1519.100, 1519.101b, 1519.102b, 1519.103c and 1519.104b.

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

03 The materials to be used on the external surfaces of the development hereby approved, including roof, walls and fenestration, shall be in line with the details shown on the approved plan 1519.103c or details which have previously been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority under the provisions of this condition. The development shall be carried out solely in complete accordance with the approved details before it is brought into first use.

Reason: In the interest of visual amenity in accordance with 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 National Design Guide (2019) and the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

04 Within the first available planting season (October to March inclusive) following the first use of the development hereby approved, a soft landscaping scheme shall be implemented and completed in full accordance with details that have previously been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The soft landscaping scheme shall include measures to enhance the biodiversity on site, details of the species to be planted, the treatment of the ground before planting and maintenance details.

Within a period of five years from the completion of the development hereby approved, or from the date of the planting of any tree or any tree planted in its replacement, if any tree planted as part of the approved landscaping scheme is removed, uprooted, destroyed, dies, or becomes, in the opinion of the local planning authority, seriously damaged or defective, another tree of the same species and size as that of the original tree shall be planted in the same place or in accordance with alternative tree replacement details approved under the scope of this planning condition.

Reason: In the interest of visual amenity in accordance with 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 National Design Guide (2019) and the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).  ...  view the full minutes text for item 360.

Report to follow

Proposal: Erect Part5/Part 6 Storey Hotel (Use Class C1) comprising of 132 rooms, with associated access, car parking and secure cycle parking, reconfigure existing staff car park with secure barrier, delivery/servicing to north of site for Hotel and hard and soft landscaping

Applicant: Mr Glyn Jones

Agent: Mr Robert Matthews of Vantage Planning Ltd

D Sabine spoke as an objector to the application, R Matthews responded.

Resolved:-

That PLANNING PERMISSION be REFUSED for the following reason:

The submission fails to demonstrate that the proposed development would not result in a materially increased level of traffic and additional on-street parking, in an area of existing parking stress, to the detriment of highway safety and free flow of traffic. This is unacceptable and contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework (2019), Policies KP2 and CP3 of the Southend-on-Sea Core Strategy (2007), Policies DM3 and DM15 of the Southend-on-Sea Development Management Document (2015), Policies T1 and T7 of the London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan (2014), Policy T1 of the Rochford Core Strategy (2011), Policies DM30 and DM31 of the Rochford Development Management Plan and the advice contained within the Rochford Parking Standards Design and Good Practice Supplementary Planning Document (2010).

Report to follow

Proposal: Review of the Airport Surface Access Strategy as required by the Section 106 Agreement dated 30th April 2010 as modified by a Deed of Variation dated 20th June 2012

Applicant: London Southend Airport Company Limited ("the Airport Operator")

Agent: n/a

Resolved:-

That the Airport Surface Access Strategy review document be AGREED pursuant to the Section 106 Agreement dated 30^th April 2010 as modified by a Deed of Variation dated 20^th June 2012.

Various issues for consideration as part of the next Airport Surface Access Strategy were raised.