Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Habermel (substitute: Councillor Folkard), Thompson (substitute: Councillor Wexham) and Wexham (no substitute).

The following interests were declared at the meeting:

(i)  Councillor Buck – Application Ref. No. 21/01715/BC3 – Garages, Juniper Road, Leigh on Sea – Non-pecuniary interest: His company is a benefactor to a Southend Homeless Charity; Application Ref. No. 21/01621/FUL – Part of Former Goods Yard at Station Approach, Priory Works, Southend on Sea – Non-pecuniary interest: Assisted residents with the application;

(ii)  Councillor Cowan – Application Ref. No. 21/01715/BC3 – Garages, Juniper Road, Leigh on Sea – Non-pecuniary interest: Owns a property in the vicinity;

(iii)  Councillor Dent – Application Ref. No. 21/01526/BC3 – Nicholson House, 299 Southchurch Road, Southend on Sea – Non-pecuniary interest: Has received email correspondence from the applicant’s agent;

(iv)  Councillor Dent – Application Ref. No. 21/01621/FUL – Part of Former Goods Yard at Station Approach, Priory Works, Southend on Sea – Non-pecuniary interest: Has had correspondence with residents regarding the application;

(v)  Councillor F Evans – Application Ref. No. 21/01662/FULH – 10 Ashleigh Drive, Leigh on Sea – Non-pecuniary interest: Acquainted with the owner of the property next to the application site;

(vi)  Councillor D Garston – Application Ref. No. 21/01314/BC4 – Cliffs Pavilion, Station Road, Southend on Sea – Non-pecuniary interest: Member of the organisation which oversees Menora at the application site, which was mentioned during the debate;

(vii)  Councillor D Garston – Application Ref. No. 21/01621/FUL – Part of Former Goods Yard at Station Approach, Priory Works, Southend on Sea – Non-pecuniary interest: Assisted residents with the application;

(viii)  Councillors Jones & Mulroney – Application Ref. No. 21/01314/BC4 – Cliffs Pavilion, Station Road, Southend on Sea and Application Ref. No. 21/01715/BC3 – Garages, Juniper Road, Leigh on Sea – Disqualifying non-pecuniary interests: Cabinet Members (withdrew); and

(ix)  Councillor Ward – Application Ref. No. 21/01644/AMDT – The Bellhouse Public House, 321 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood – Non-pecuniary interest: Applicant is known to him.

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

Proposal: Erect single storey side and front extension to form 200 cover restaurant, new entrances and circulation lobby, erect lower ground side extensions, internal alterations including infilling of existing balcony, install canopies to front and side, alter elevations, install AHU plant to roof and digital advertisement displays, install new refuse store and cycle parking and amend on street parking layout to increase parking capacity at Westcliff Parade.

Applicant: HQ Theatres Ltd

Agent: DesignLSM

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 01-00-B, 01-01K, 01-02, 01-03-A, 01-04, 02-01-K, 02-02-J, 02-03-J, 02-04-J, 09-01, 09-02, 09-03, 09-04, 09-05, 09-06, 09-07, 09-08, 09-09, 09-10

Reason: To ensure that the development is carried out in accordance with the provisions of 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 unless and until full product details of the materials to be used on all the external elevations of the approved development, including walls, roof, solar shading, windows and doors, entrance canopies and signage, fascia and soffits and plant enclosure have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in full accordance with the approved details before it is brought into first use.

Reason: To safeguard the visual amenities of the area including the setting of the adjacent Shorefields Conservation Area, in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2021) Core Strategy (2007) policy KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) Policies DM1 and DM5 and advice contained within the Southend 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 ground floor slab level shall take place unless and until full detailed design drawings and cross sections of the entrance canopies, feature signage, restaurant terrace including sun shading and any balustrading, roof edge and overhang detailing, green roof and roof plant enclosure, feature  rooflights and rainwater drainage solution at a scale of 1:20 or 1:10 as appropriate have first been submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in full accordance with the approved details before it is brought into use.

Reason: To safeguard the visual amenities of the area, including the setting of the adjacent Shorefields Conservation Area, in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2021) Core Strategy (2007) policy KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) Policies DM1 and DM5 and advice contained within the Southend Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

05 Notwithstanding the details shown on the plans submitted and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 439.

Proposal: Install 4no. external recycling bins to side

Applicant: Mr P Buckley, South Essex Homes

Agent: N/A

Resolved:-

That planning permission be GRANTED subject to 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: SK01, SK02 Location Plan and Bin Location Plan including the external finishes detailed therein.

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

03  Notwithstanding the details shown on the plans submitted and hereby approved, and prior to first use of the approved development, full details of a replacement tree to be planted within the curtilage of the residential development must be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The replacement tree shall be planted within the first planting season following implementation of the approved development. The details submitted shall include, but not limited to:-

i. details of the size and location of the tree together with a planting specification.

Any tree dying, removed, being severely damaged or becoming seriously diseased within five years of planting shall be replaced with tree of such size and species as may be agreed with the Local Planning Authority

Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and the amenities of occupiers and to ensure a satisfactory standard of landscaping pursuant to Policy DM1 of the Development Management Document (2015), Policy CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007) and the advice contained in 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

01  You are advised that as the proposed extension(s) equate 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.

02  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.

03  The applicant is advised to carry out appropriate communication with all residents of  ...  view the full minutes text for item 440.

Proposal: Demolish existing garages, erect six modular dwellings (Use Class C3), associated landscaping works, refuse and cycle stores

Applicant: Hill Partnerships Limited & Southend-on-Sea Borough Council

Agent: Lanpro Services Limited

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 109-16-PS-001, 109-16-PS-002-B (showing tree protection measures), 109-16-PS-003-A, 109-16-PS-004-A, 109-16-PS-005-A, 109-16-PS-006-A, 109-16-PS-007-B, Cabin specifications 0000-HF-000-00-DR-BC-0002-C08, 0000-HF-000-00-DR-BC-0006-C02, CHM-01-D5, CHM-83-D7, CHM-88-D4, CHM-89-D3, CHM-90-D3 and Existing and Proposed Site Levels S21-269-301-B.

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

03 Before they are first occupied the materials for the external surfaces of the dwelling units hereby approved shall be as set out on drawing reference 0000-HF-000-00-DR-BC-0006-C02 or any other details that have previously been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority under the terms of this condition.

Reason: To safeguard the visual amenities of the area, in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2021) Core Strategy (2007) policy KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) Policy DM1 and advice contained within the Southend Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

04 The replacement boundaries to the rear gardens of the neighbouring dwellings which directly share a boundary with the site subject of this approved development shall have a 2.2m close boarded fence measured from the immediately adjacent garden level as shown on plans reference S21-269-301-B and 109-16-PS-012-A and the hard and soft landscaping at the site shall be carried out in full accordance with the proposed Soft Landscape Plan by Nigel Cowlin Landscape Planning and Design reference 21.672 rev A dated 11.08.21 and Soft Landscape Proposals Plan reference NC21.672-P-200-B in both cases prior to occupation of the dwellings units hereby approved, or any other details that have previously been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority under the terms of this condition. Any trees or 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. The fencing shall be maintained for the lifetime of the development.

Reason: In the interests of visual amenity of the area and the amenities of occupiers and to ensure a satisfactory standard of landscaping pursuant to Policy DM1 of the Development Management Document (2015) and Policy CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007)

05 The development hereby approved shall only be used as accommodation for people who are, or would otherwise be, defined as homeless under the Housing Act 1996. The number of persons residing at any one time in the development hereby approved shall not exceed 6. The units shall each only be single occupancy.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 441.

Proposal: Erect five 2.5 storey dwellinghouses, layout parking to front and extend existing vehicular crossover onto Crowstone Road (Outline)

Applicant: c/o SKArchitects

Agent: Steven Kearney of SKArchitects

Resolved:-

That planning permission be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

01 Details of the landscaping (hereinafter called the "reserved matters") shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before any development begins and the development shall be carried out as approved under the reserved matters. Application for approval of the reserved matters shall be made to the Local Planning Authority not later than 3 (three) years from the date of this permission. The development hereby permitted shall begin not later than 2 (two) years from the date of approval of the last of the reserved matters to be approved.

Reason: Required to be imposed pursuant to Section 92 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and because the application is for outline planning permission only and the particulars submitted are insufficient for consideration of details mentioned.

02 The development hereby permitted shall be carried out only in accordance with the following approved plans: 617P203 Revision A; 617P204; 617P202; 617P201.

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, no construction works other than demolition and construction up to ground floor slab level shall take place until full product details of the materials to be used on all the external elevations, including walls, roof, windows and doors and rainwater goods have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The development shall only be carried out and completed in accordance with the approved details before it is brought into use.

Reason: To safeguard the visual amenities of the area, in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2021) Core Strategy (2007) policy KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) Policy DM1 and advice contained within the Southend Design and Townscape Guide (2009)

04 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 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. The details submitted shall include, but not limited to: -

i) Proposed finished site levels or contours;

ii) Means of enclosure, of the site including any gates or boundary fencing;

iii) Hard surfacing materials;

iv) Full details of the number, size and location of the trees, shrubs and plants to be retained and planted together with a planting specification and tree management plan.

v) Details of measures  ...  view the full minutes text for item 442.

Proposal: Erect 6no. new dwellings with integral garages, roof terraces, balconies and associated amenity space, layout landscaping and form new vehicular accesses onto Station Road

Applicant: Mr Ari Feferkom

Agent: Mr Pantazis of Redwoods Projects 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: E 00, E 01, P01 REV A, P02 REV A, P03, P04 REV A, P05, P06 REV A, P07, P08 REV A, P09, P10 REV A, P11, P12 REV A, P13, P14 REV A, P15, P16 REV A, P17, P18 REV B, P19 REV B, P20 REV A, P21 REV B, P22 REV A, MGS40163-3DM-01 REV A.

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 accordance with the details which have previously been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority under the provisions of this condition or such alternative details as may be approved under the terms 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. It should also include details as to how the proposed planting of street trees would be achieved.

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  ...  view the full minutes text for item 443.

Proposal: Change of use of part of former station goods yard and install 24 storage containers and one static caravan for use as self-storage business (Class B8) along with an open storage area for vehicles (part-retrospective)

Applicant: Mr Roy Pullinger

Agent: Miss Emily Weston of Fisher German LLP

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: 130528-001B; 130528-002A; 130528-003B; 130528-004A

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

03. Before any external lighting is installed in association with the use hereby permitted details of its location, design and specification shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The lighting shall be installed solely in accordance with the approved details. 

Reason: In the interests of the amenities of the area and nearby residents, in accordance with Policies DM1 and DM3 of the Development Management Document (2015) and Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007).

04. The static caravan hereby approved shall only be used for storage purposes by the applicant and shall not be used for any other purpose including as residential accommodation.

Reason: To protect the amenities of existing and proposed occupiers, to protect the privacy and environment of people in neighbouring residential properties, in accordance with the Core Strategy (2007) policies KP2, CP3 and CP4, the Development Management Document (2015) policies DM1 and DM3 and advice contained within the Southend Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

05. The area to the north of the site detailed for use as open storage shall only be used for the parking and/ or storage of cars, vans or small trailers (which can fit on the back of a standard car). These vehicles will remain at ground level and must not be stacked and for the avoidance of any doubt the site shall not be used for the external storage of scrap vehicles. HGV’s and lorries shall not be parked or stored within the site with the exception of such vehicular activity reasonably necessary for and directly associated with the delivery or collection of containers on the site.

Reason: To protect the amenities and environment of people in neighbouring residential properties, and to prevent additional parking demand which may not be met within the application site, in accordance with the Core Strategy (2007) policies KP2, CP3 and CP4, the Development Management Document (2015) policies DM1 and DM3 and advice contained within the Southend Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

06. The storage containers hereby approved shall remain at ground level and shall not be stacked.

Reason: To protect the amenities and environment of people in neighbouring residential properties, in accordance with the Core  ...  view the full minutes text for item 444.

Proposal: Application to vary condition 2 to allow access from Bellhouse Road for emergency vehicles and delivery vehicles between the hours of 08:00 and 15:00 Mondays to Saturdays and 9am to 3pm on Sundays and Bank Holidays and update condition 1 in relation to parking provision at the site (Minor material amendment to application D/423/69 dated 02.10.1969)

Applicant: Mr P Barthaud

Agent: Stone Me Ltd

Mr McGhee, a local resident, spoke as an objector to the application.

Resolved:-

That planning permission be REFUSED for the following reason:

01 The proposed use of the access way by delivery and collection vehicles would result in an unacceptable level of noise and disturbance and nuisance through vehicle movements and fumes significantly harmful to the amenity of neighbouring residential properties. This is unacceptable and contrary to policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007), policies DM1 and DM3 of the Development Management Document (2015) and advice contained within the Southend Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

Proposal: Install timber decking to rear garden (Retrospective)

Applicant: Ms Victoria Morgan

Agent: Mr Mark Morgan of Petro Designs Ltd.

Resolved:-

1. That planning permission be GRANTED subject to the following condition:

01. The development hereby permitted shall be retained in accordance with the following approved plans: 01; 01B

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

Positive and Proactive Statement

The Local Planning Authority has acted positively and proactively in determining this application, by assessing the proposal against all material planning considerations, including planning policies and any representations that may have been received. Planning permission has been granted subject to conditions as the proposal was found to be compliant with the objectives of planning policies and guidance and there were no material considerations to justify reaching a different conclusion. A detailed analysis of the proposal is set out in a report on the application prepared by officers.

2. That Listed Building Consent be GRANTED subject to the following condition:

01. The development hereby permitted shall be retained in accordance with the following approved plans: 01; 01B

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

Informative

You are advised that the 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 single storey rear extension (amended proposal)

Applicant: Ms Prashar

Agent: N/A

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 hereby permitted shall be carried out only in accordance with the following approved plans: Location Plan, 1/A, 2/C.

Reason: To ensure the development is carried out in accordance with the consent sought, has an acceptable design and complies with policy DM1 of the Development Management Document (2015).

03 Before the development hereby approved is occupied the materials used on the external surfaces of the development must match those used on the external surfaces of the existing property. This applies unless differences are shown on the drawings hereby approved or are required by other conditions on this permission.

Reason: To ensure the development is carried out in accordance with the consent sought, has an acceptable design and complies with policy DM1 of the Development Management Document (2015).

04 The roof of the extension hereby approved shall not be used as a balcony, roof garden or similar amenity area or for any other similar purpose unless express planning permission has 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 (2021), Core Strategy (2007) Policy CP4, Development Management Document (2015) Policy DM1, and the advice contained within the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

Positive and Proactive Statement:

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.  You are advised that as the proposed extension(s) or change of use to your property equates to less than 100sqm of new floorspace, and does not involve the creation of a new dwelling (Class C3), 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 the Planning Portal (www.planningportal.co.uk/info/200136/policy_and_legislation/70/community_infrastructure_levy) or the Council's website (www.southend.gov.uk/cil) for further details about 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  ...  view the full minutes text for item 447.

Proposal: Erect part single/part two storey rear extension, install juliette balcony to first floor extension, alter elevations

Applicant: Mr and Mrs Chalk

Agent: Guy Clark of gclarkitecture

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 hereby permitted shall be carried out only in accordance with the following approved plans: AD-CH-01/A, AD-CH-02.

Reason: To ensure the development is carried out in accordance with the consent sought, has an acceptable design and complies with policy DM1 of the Development Management Document (2015).

03 Before the development hereby approved is occupied the materials used on the external surfaces of the development must match those used on the external surfaces of the existing property. This applies unless differences are shown on the drawings hereby approved or are required by other conditions on this permission.

Reason: To ensure the development is carried out in accordance with the consent sought, has an acceptable design and complies with policy DM1 of the Development Management Document (2015).

04 The roof of the single storey part of the extension hereby approved shall not be used as a balcony, roof garden or similar amenity area or for any other similar purpose unless express planning permission has 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 (2021), Core Strategy (2007) Policy CP4, Development Management Document (2015) Policy DM1, and the advice contained within the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

05 The proposed first floor flank window hereby approved shall only be glazed permanently 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 permanently fixed shut, except for any top hung fan light which shall be a minimum of 1.7 metres above finished internal floor level of the relevant room prior to the first use or occupation of the development hereby approve.  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. The window shall be retained as such in perpetuity thereafter.

Reason: To protect the privacy and environment of people in neighbouring residential properties, in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2021), Core Strategy (2007) policy CP4, Development Management Document (2015) policy DM1 and the advice in the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

Positive and Proactive Statement:

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  ...  view the full minutes text for item 448.

Proposal: Erect single storey outbuilding to rear to form residential annex for ancillary use to main dwelling (Amended Proposal)

Applicant: Mr Ian Roberts

Agent: Mr Woodrow Barker of Barker Woodrow Ltd

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 hereby permitted shall be carried out only in accordance with the following approved plan: 5095/B.

Reason: To ensure the development is carried out in accordance with the consent sought, has an acceptable design and complies with policy DM1 of the Development Management Document (2015).

03 The annexe building hereby approved shall not be occupied at any time other than for purposes ancillary or incidental to the residential use of the dwelling known as 75 Eaton Road, Leigh-on-Sea and shall not be used as an independent residential unit.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory standard of accommodation and to protect the amenities of current and future occupiers on site and to prevent additional parking demand which cannot be met within the application site in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2019), Core Strategy (2007) Policies KP2, CP3 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) Policies DM1, DM3 and DM15 and the advice contained within the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

04 The proposed rear window of the development hereby approved shall only be glazed permanently 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 permanently fixed shut, except for any top hung fan light which shall be a minimum of 1.7 metres above the finished internal floor level of the relevant room, prior to the first use or occupation of the development hereby approved.  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. The window shall be retained as such in perpetuity thereafter.

Reason: To protect the privacy and environment of people in neighbouring residential properties, in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2021), Core Strategy (2007) policy CP4, Development Management Document (2015) policy DM1 and the advice in the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

Positive and Proactive Statement:

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. You are advised that as the proposed extension(s) or change of  ...  view the full minutes text for item 449.