Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Berry (no substitute), Jarvis (substitute: Councillor Folkard), and Shead (no substitute).

The following interests were declared at the meeting:

(i) Councillor Dear – Application 22/01954/FULH (8a Woodberry Close, Leigh on Sea) – Had been contacted by the applicant for advice on the application and had been contacted by a number of neighbour in Woodberry Close (withdrew).

The supplementary report by the Executive Director (Growth and Housing) will provide additional information (if any) on the items referred to on the Agenda and will be available on the morning of the meeting.

The Committee received and noted a supplementary report by the Executive Director (Growth and Housing) that provided additional information on the items referred to elsewhere on the Agenda, since  the publication of the reports.

Proposal: Construct 7v7 3G football turf pitch with 3m boundary fencing and emergency access on existing playing field to southwest of school site, erect 4no. 10m high floodlights, one sanitary cabin and one games equipment store

Applicant: Mr Nigel Brunning

Agent: Mr Mark Hatley of PCH Associates 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 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 plan: 22011-D-200-P1, 22011-D-800-P1, 9358-D-PS, 201-15_PL-01.R3, 201-15_PL-02.R2, 201-15_PL-03.R4, 201-15_PL-05.R3, 201-15_PL-06.R2, 201-15_SK_100.R0, 201-15_SK_101.R0, 201-15_PL-04.R4, 201-15_PL-07.R0, 201-15_PL-08.R0, 201-15_PL-09.R2.

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 development shall take place, other than for demolition and site clearance works, until samples and or details of the materials to be used in the construction of the external elevations of the storage and WC buildings, and the fencing and hard surfaces hereby approved, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority under the provisions of this condition. The development shall be carried out and completed in accordance with the approved details before it is brought into use.

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

04 Prior to first use of the artificial pitch hereby approved, a Community Use Agreement shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority under the terms of this condition. The Community Use Agreement submitted shall include, but not be limited to, details of the following:

(i) Hours of opening for the different sporting and community facilities provided at the site and measures to be used to mitigate noise and disturbance from the use of the site;

(ii) Pricing policy on charging for use of the facilities provided at the site;

(iii) Policy on access and availability to the site's facilities for members and non-members of the facility;

(iv) Management arrangements for the site and facilities provided, including a mechanism for review of the Community Use Agreement;

(v) Parking arrangements for users of the site, including cycle parking;

(vi) Code of conduct for users of the site.

The development shall be used in full accordance with the approved Community Use Agreement in perpetuity from the first use of the pitch.

Reason: To secure well managed access to the sports and community facilities provided by the scheme and to ensure sufficient benefit to the development of sport in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2021) and Policies CP6 and CP7 of  ...  view the full minutes text for item 597.

Proposal: Erect roof extensions and alter roof to existing building comprising of gable ends to front, rear and side, flat roof dormers to front and rear to form two additional self-contained flats at second floor level, balconies to front and rear elevations, bike store to rear, layout additional parking spaces to front and alterations to elevations

Applicant: Castelnau

Agent: Mr Ian Coward of Collins & Coward

Mr Currie, a local resident, spoke as an objector to the application.  Mr Coward, the applicant’s agent, responded.

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 approved shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans: 200 Rev02; 201 Rev01; 202 Rev03

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

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 (2021), Core Strategy (2007) policy KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) policy DM1, and the advice contained in the Southend-on-Sea Design and Townscape Guide (2009). 

04 The development hereby approved shall not be occupied until and unless a hard landscaping scheme has first been carried out and implemented solely in accordance with details which have previously been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority under the provisions of this condition. The hard landscaping scheme shall include details of permeable materials to be used on hardsurfacing as well as elevations and details of materials for any boundary treatment of the site, including boundaries within the site.

Reason: In the interest of visual amenity in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2021), Core Strategy (2007) Policies KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) Policies DM1 and DM3, and the advice contained within the National Design Guide (2021) and the Southend-on-Sea Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

05 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 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 soft landscaping scheme shall be implemented, completed and maintained thereafter in full accordance with the approved details.

Reason: In the interest of visual amenity in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2021), Core Strategy (2007) Policies KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) Policies DM1  ...  view the full minutes text for item 598.

Proposal: Erect two storey side and rear extensions incorporating integral garage to side, dormers to front and rear with balcony to rear and alter elevations (Amended Proposal)

Applicant: Mr B. Carter

Agent: Mr Paul Gardner of DSB Property Designs 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 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 solely in accordance with the following approved plans: 2022/01/8aWC Sheet 01 of 07 Revision A, Sheet 02 of 07 Revision A, Sheet 03 of 07 Revision A, Sheet 04 of 07 Revision A, Sheet 05 of 07 Revision A, Sheet 06 of 07 Revision A, Sheet 07 of 07 Revision A.

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) and advice in the National Design Guide (2021) and the Southend-on-Sea Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

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).

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. Please note that the development the subject of this application is liable for a charge under the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Regulations 2010 (as amended) and it is the responsibility of the landowner(s) to ensure they have fully complied with the requirements of these regulations. A failure to comply with the CIL regulations in full can result in a range of penalties. For full planning permissions, a CIL Liability Notice will be issued by the Council as soon as practicable following this decision notice. For general consents, you are required to submit a Notice of Chargeable Development (Form 5) before commencement; and upon receipt of this, the Council will issue a CIL Liability Notice including details of the chargeable amount and when this is payable. If you have not received a CIL Liability Notice by the time you intend to commence development it is imperative that you contact S106andCILAdministration@southend.gov.uk to avoid  ...  view the full minutes text for item 599.