Apologies for absence were received from Councillors M Assenheim (Substitute: Councillor Kenyon), D Garston (Substitute: Councillor J. Garston), J McMahon (Substitute: Councillor Jones) and N Ward (Substitute: Councillor Stafford).

The following interests were declared at the meeting:

(i)  Councillor Ayling – 15/01898/FULM – Non-pecuniary interest: Have met with the school and residents;

(ii)  Councillor J Garston – 15/01842/FULM – Disqualifying non-pecuniary interest: Lives opposite the application site (withdrew);

(iii)  Councillor Jones – 15/01898/FULM – Disqualifying non-pecuniary interest: Executive Councillor;

(iv)  Councillor Jones – 15/00116/DOV, 15/018777/FUL and 15/0207FUL – Non-pecuniary interest: Lives in the adjacent;

(v)  Councillor Van Looy – 15/01842/FULM – Non-pecuniary interest: Previously owned the restaurant next to the application site;

(vi)  Councillor Van Looy – 15/01898/FULM – Non-pecuniary interest: Ward Councillor;

(v)  Councillor Van Looy – 15/02053/OUTM, 15/01997/FUL and 15/02071/FUL– Non-pecuniary interest: Knows residents of the Garrison site; and

(vi)  Councillor Van Looy – 15/01990/FUL – Non-pecuniary interest: Customer of the shop.

Resolved:

That the Minutes of the Meeting held on Wednesday 9th December 2015 be received, confirmed as a correct record and signed.

Resolved:

That the Minutes of the Meeting held on Wednesday 13th January 20156 be received, confirmed as a correct record and signed.

Resolved:

That the Minutes of the Meeting held on Wednesday 3^rd February 2016 be received, confirmed as a correct record and signed.

Report of Corporate Director for Place

The Committee received reports of the Corporate Director for Place which reported on applications which had been deposited with the Council.

The decision of the Committee in relation to each application is set out below:

(a)  Chalkwell Ward

15/02130/FUL

Erect two storey dwellinghouse on land at rear (Amended Proposal)

25 Britannia Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex

Mrs Linda Harrison

Mercer Planning Consultants Ltd

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

Planning permission REFUSED for the following reasons:

01  The proposed dwelling, by reason of its siting would be out of keeping with the existing layout and grain of development in the area resulting in infill development appearing conspicuous and visually harmful to the surrounding area. This is contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy, Policies DM1 and DM3 of Development Management Document DPD2 and policies and the Design and Townscape Guide.

02  The proposal would result in a loss of parking provision to serve existing occupiers of 25 Britannia Road will result in additional on street parking in an area of parking stress to the detriment highway safety and the local highway network contrary to guidance contained within the NPPF, Policy DM15 of the emerging Development Management DPD2, Policy CP3 of the DPD1 (Core Strategy), policy DM15 of the Development Management Document and the Design and Townscape Guide (SPD1).

03  The proposed development would result in an unacceptable loss of amenity space to no. 25 Britannia Road resulting in a poor environment for occupants thereof contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework, policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy, policy DM1 of the Development Management Document and advice contained within the Design and Townscape Guide SPD1.

04  The proposed amenity space to serve the new dwelling would be unacceptably overlooked by the occupiers of 26 Britannia Road resulting a loss of privacy for future occupants contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework, policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy, policy DM1 of the Development Management Document and advice contained within the Design and Townscape Guide SPD1.

05  The proposal by reason of lack of information which fails to demonstrate accessibility and adaptability of the dwellinghouse in accordance with Building Regulation M4 (2) will result in poor living environment for future occupiers. This is contrary to the NPPF, policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy, policies DM1, DM3 and DM8 of the Development Management DPD2 and National Technical Housing Standards DCLG 2015.

06  The proposed vehicular crossovers by reason of extent of hardstanding surface and proximity to both the street trees would be detrimental to the health of both of these trees and potentially result in their loss. This would be detrimental to the visual amenities of the streetscene and contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework, Policy KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy, Policies DM1 and DM15 of the Development Management Document and the Design and Townscape Guide (SPD1).

Informative

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Report of Corporate Director for Place

The Committee received reports of the Corporate Director for Place which reported on applications which had been deposited with the Council.

The decision of the Committee in relation to each application is set out below:

(a)  Shoeburyness Ward

15/02053/OUTM

Erect 172 dwellinghouses,14,130sqm of Offices (Class B1(a) and Health Centre (Class D1) (outline application)(Amended Proposal)

Land Between Barge Pier Road and Ness Road, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, Essex

Garrison Developments LLP

Pomery Planning Consultants Ltd

Ms V Byczynski, a local resident, spoke as an objector to the application.  Mr Pomery, the applicant’s agent, responded.

(a)  DELEGATED to the Corporate Director for Place, Head of Planning & Transport or Group Manager for Planning & Building Control, to GRANT OUTLINE PLANNING PERMISSION subject to the removal of the Natural England objection and completion of a legal agreement under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).

•  Affordable Housing 30%- 52 houses 31 x 2 bed units; 19 x 3 bed units; 2 x 4 bed units;

•  “Flood sea defence contribution” means a financial contribution the sum of which is to be agreed between the Owner and the Council once a scheme has been agreed for the flood sea defence.

•  Prior to the commencement of the residential units a marketing strategy for the commercial element of the site;

•  Area of Open Space as shown on plan 6100/1101 Rev G to be permanently retained for public access and flood alleviation; Open Space maintenance strategy to be submitted and agreed on submission of the landscaping details as a reserved matters planning application and no development shall commence on the site until this strategy has been agreed

•  As a minimum, the Open Space must include a parkour facility, outdoor fitness equipment and raised walkways, all of which must remain publicly accessible at times of flood;

•  Maintenance sum for a 10 year period (to include funding for a park ranger and interpretation signs) to be agreed prior to commencement;

•  Open Space to be transferred to SBC after it has been maintained by the land owner for a two year period from the date of practical completion; maintenance sum payable on transfer.

Drainage

•  A minimum 5m wide strip must remain accessible to the Council at all times adjacent to the C-X ditch (which runs along the full length of the western side of the site) for maintenance purposes

•  Maintenance strategy for Barge Pier drainage ditch to be submitted and agreed on submission of the landscaping details as a reserved matters planning application and no development shall commence on the site until this strategy has been agreed.

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

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Report of Corporate Director for Place

The Committee received a report of the Corporate Director for Place which reported on an alleged breach of planning control.

(a)  Belfairs Ward

15/00211/UNAU_A

Without planning permission erection of single storey side/rear extension.

216 Eastwood Old Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 4SQ

Resolved:  That ENFORCEMENT ACTION be authorised for the removal of the unauthorised extensions.  This is because the development, by virtue of its scale, design and prominent positioning at the boundary of the site fails to reflect the character or appearance of the existing dwelling and causes material harm to the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and the surrounding area, contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework, policies KP2 and CP4 of DPD1 (Core Strategy) policy DM1 of DPD2 (Development Management) and the Design and Townscape Guidance (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.

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