There were no apologies for absence.

The following interests were declared at the meeting:

(a)  Councillor Evans – 16/00460/FULH – Disqualifying non-pecuniary interest: One of the objectors is a close personal friend (withdrew);

(b)  Councillor Jones – EN/16/00027/UNAU_B – Non-pecuniary interest: Friend lives in the vicinity;

(c)  Councillor Mulroney – 16/00460/FULH – Non-pecuniary interest: Member of Leigh Town Council but not a member of its Planning Committee and the neighbour to the application is known to her;

(d)  Councillor Mulroney – 16/00832/FUL – Non-pecuniary interest: Member of Leigh Town Council but not a member of its Planning Committee;

(e)  Councillor Van Looy – 15/01191/BC3 – Non-pecuniary interest: Daughter attends the college;

(f)  Councillor Walker – 16/00460/FULH – Non-pecuniary interest: A resident who lives close by is known to him.

The Committee received a supplementary report by the Corporate Director for Place that provided additional information on items referred to elsewhere on the Agenda.

Report of Corporate Director for Place

(a)  Leigh Ward

16/00460/FULH

Raise roof height to form chalet style dwelling, erect dormers to front and rear, form two storey front gable projection, layout parking and install new vehicular access on to Marguerite Drive

80 Marguerite Drive, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 1NW

Mr and Mrs Adams

Brian Davison Associates

Mrs Peters, a local resident spoke, as an objector to the application.  Mr Adams, the Applicant responded.

Planning permission REFUSED for the following reasons

01 The proposed development by reason of the increase in height and bulk of the roof would result in a dwellinghouse that is out of proportion and dominates its surroundings to the detriment of the character of the existing dwelling and streetscene contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework, Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy, Policy DM1 of the Development Management Document and the Design and Townscape Guide, 2009 (SPD1).

02  The proposed development by reason of its siting, scale and rear dormer windows would result in an overbearing form of development and result in loss of privacy to No.67 and 71 Cliffsea Grove, contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework, policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy, policy DM1 of Development Management Document DPD2, and the Design and Townscape Guide.

Report of Corporate Director for Place

(a)  Blenheim Park Ward

16/01030/AMDT

Application to vary condition 13 of planning permission 15/01785/AMDT to extend the timeframe by which details of the access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale (hereinafter called the reserved matters) shall be submitted to the local planning authority to 18th July 2016.

845 - 849 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex

Venture Capital Associates Ltd

Phase 2 Planning and Development

(a)  DELEGATED to the Corporate Director for Place, Head of Planning & Transport or Group Manager of Planning & Building Control, to GRANT PLANNING PERMISSION subject to the completion of a S106 legal agreement seeking:

(i)  a commuted sum payment for affordable housing of £134,673 in lieu of on-site provision (subject to the conditions set out in paragraph 4.11 above);

(ii)  £37, 458.58 education contribution;

(iii)  S106 monitoring fee

(b)  The Corporate Director for Place, Head of Planning and Transport or the Group Manager (Development Control & 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  Details of the access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale (hereinafter called “the reserved matters”) shall be submitted to the local planning authority not later than 18th July 2016. The development hereby permitted shall begin not later than the 19th March 2018.

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 the details mentioned.

02  The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with plans 356.207.00; 356.206.02; 356.207.00; 356.208.00.

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

03  Within sixth months of the date of the last reserved matters approved details of materials shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the local planning authority.

Reason:  In the interests of visual amenity and to ensure that the appearance of the building makes a positive contribution to the character and appearance of the area.  This is as set out in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), DPD1 (Core Strategy) 2007 policy KP2 and CP4, DPD2 (Development Management Document) policy DM1, and SPD1 (Design and Townscape Guide).

04  No flat shall be occupied until 23 car parking spaces have been provided, together with a properly constructed vehicular access to the adjoining highway, all in accordance with the approved plans, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The car parking hereby approved shall be retained for the use of occupiers or visitors to the residential units in perpetuity unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure that satisfactory off-street car parking is provided in the interests of residential amenity and highways efficiency and safety, in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), DPD1 (Core Strategy) 2007 policy KP2,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 87.

Report of Corporate Director for Place

(a)  Chalkwell Ward

EN/16/00080/UNAU_B

Without planning permission installed fences on both sides of garden at front of the dwellinghouse

105 Crowstone Road, Westcliff on Sea  Essex

Resolved:  That ENFORCEMENT ACTION be AUTHORISED for the removal of the unauthorised fences at the front of the site. This is because of their poor appearance and height, and loss of sight lines, to the detriment to pedestrian safety, and detriment to visual and residential amenity, contrary to Policy DM1 of the DM DPD, Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy, and advice contained within the Design and Townscape Guide (SPD1).

The authorised enforcement action to include (if/as necessary) the service of an Enforcement Notice under Section 172 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the pursuance of proceedings whether by prosecution or injunction to secure compliance with the requirements of said Notice.

When serving an Enforcement Notice the local planning authority must ensure a reasonable time for compliance. It is considered that a one month compliance period is reasonable in these circumstances.

(b)  Chalkwell Ward

EN/15/00277/UNAU

Without planning permission installed PVC framed windows to front and side elevations

Crowstone House, Crowstone Road, Southend on Sea

Resolved:  That ENFORCEMENT ACTION be AUTHORISED for the removal of the unauthorised PVC windows in elevations facing Chalkwell Esplanade and Crowstone Avenue. This is because of the detriment to the historic and visual character and amenities of the locally listed building and the Conservation Area, contrary to Policies DM1 and DM5 of the DPD, Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy, and advice contained within the Design and Townscape Guide (SPD1).

The authorised enforcement action to include (if/as necessary) the service of an Enforcement Notice under Section 172 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the pursuance of proceedings whether by prosecution or injunction to secure compliance with the requirements of said Notice.

When serving an Enforcement Notice the local planning authority must ensure a reasonable time for compliance. It is considered that a three months compliance period is reasonable in these circumstances.

(c)  Thorpe Ward

16/00048/UNAU-B

Without planning permission, the erection of an outbuilding which exceeds 2.5m in height and is located within 2.0m of a boundary of the curtilage of the dwellinghouse.

42 Kensington Road, Southend-on-Sea SS1 2SY.

DEFERRED

(d)  Milton Ward

16/00108/UNAU_B

Without planning permission installation of windows, erection of porch and provision of soil pipe to South elevation.

49 Milton Road, Southend on Sea

DEFERRED

(e)  Victoria Ward

EN/16/00027/UNAU-B

Without planning permission, the erection of an enclosed raised platform/balcony at first floor level to the rear of the property.

323a London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex SS0 7BX

Resolved:  That ENFORCEMENT ACTION be AUTHORISED to secure the removal of the raised platform/balcony constructed to the rear of the property at first floor level on the grounds that the unauthorised development is detrimental to the character and visual amenities of the area by reason of its height, bulk, poor design and inappropriate materials which render its appearance incongruous and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 88.