Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Norman MBE.

The following interests were declared at the meeting:

(a)          Councillor Assenheim – 16/00504/FUL – Non-pecuniary interest: The applicant is his GP;

(b)          Councillor Folkard - 16/00184/FUL – Non-pecuniary interest: Customer of the business next door;

(c)          Councillor D Garston -16/000328/FUL – Non-pecuniary interest: Resident of Bellway Court behind The Shore is well known to him;

(d)          Councillor Anne Jones – 16/00184/FUL – Non-pecuniary interest: Acquainted with the Church Elders;

(e)          Councillor Mulroney – 16/00460/FUL & 16/00467/FUL – Non-pecuniary interests: member of Leigh Town Council;

(f)           Councillor Walker – 16/00504/FUL: Non-pecuniary interest: Neighbour is known to him;

(g)          Councillor Waterworth – 15/0024_UNAU_B – Non-pecuniary interest: One of the objectors is known to him (withdrew – the chair for this item was taken by the Vice-Chairman).

Resolved:

That the Minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 2nd March 2016 be received, confirmed as a correct record and signed.

Resolved:

That the Minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 13th April 2016 be received, confirmed as a correct record and signed.

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)  West Shoebury Ward

16/00551/FUL

Demolish existing bungalow and erect two storey building of four self-contained flats, layout amenity space, parking, cycle and bin stores and form vehicle crossovers on to St Andrews Road

30 Thorpedene Gardens, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 9JB

Mr R Golding

APS Design Associates Ltd.

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

Planning permission REFUSED for the following reasons:

The proposed development, by reason of its excessive bulk, design, massing and forward projection would result in an incongruous and discordant feature at this location within the streetscene to the detriment of the character and appearance of area. This would be contrary to the provisions of the National Planning Policy Framework, policy KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (DPD1) policy DM1 of the Development Management DPD2 and advice contained within the adopted Design and Townscape Guide (SPD1).

COUNCILLOR D GARSTON IN THE CHAIR

(b)  West Leigh Ward

15/00242/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.

15 Aberdeen Gardens, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3RH

DEFERRED to enable further discussions with the Council’s Environmental Health Team regarding the potential issue of anti-social behaviour being caused to the occupants of the properties at the rear of the site through light pollution.

COUNCILLOR WATERWORTH IN THE CHAIR

(c)  Chalkwell Ward

16/00328/FUL

Convert ground floor 3 bed flat into two flats, convert existing flat roofed areas to roof terraces (6th - 9th floor), alter hard and soft landscaping at frontage of the site, alter elevations and erect free standing sign

The Shore, 22 - 23 The Leas, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex

The Shore Limited

Daniel Watney LLP

Planning Permission 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:  TWI-1250-AF-D101 B, TWI-1250-AF-D102 A, TWI-1250-AF-D103 A, TWI-1250-AF-D104 C, TWI-1250-AF-D105 B, TWI-1250-AF-D106 B, TWI-1250-AF-D107 B, TWI-1250-AF-D108 B, TWI-1250-AF-D109 B, TWI-1250-AF-D110 B, TWI-1250-AF-D111 B, TWI-1250-AF-D112 B, TWI-1250-AF-D113 B, TWI-1250-AF-D114 B, TWI-1250-AF-D115 B, TWI-1250-AF-D116 C, TWI-1250-AF-D117 B, TWI-1250-AF-D118 C, TWI-1250-AF-D119 B, TWI-1250-AF-D120 C, TWI-1250-AF-D121 B, TWI-1250-AF-D122 C, TWI-1250-AF-D123 B, TWI-1250-AF-D124 D, TWI-1250-AF-D125 B, TWI-1250-AF-D126 B, TWI-1250-AF-D127 C, TWI-1250-AF-D128 B, TWI-1250-AF-D129 B, TWI-1250-AF-D130 B, TWI-1250-AF-D131 C, TWI-1250-AF-D132 A, TWI-1250-AF-D133 A, TWI-1250-AF-D135 A

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

03  The landscaping of the land to the rear (North) of the building at the rear of the site shall be undertaken in accordance with condition 05 of planning permission 14/01663/AMDT.   Such planting shall by undertaken within 12 calendar months of the first occupation of any of the flats hereby approved unless otherwise agreed in writing by  ...  view the full minutes text for item 30.

Report of Corporate Director for Place

(a)  16/00758/FULM

Prittlewell

Erect two storey linked infill extension to North West corner, re-position port-a-cabin, re-configure existing driveway and layout parking, erect new gates, and extend existing vehicle access onto Prittlewell Chase (Amended Proposal)

Southend High School for Boys, Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0RG

Southend High School For Boys

Rees Pryer Architects LLP

Mr Cole, a local resident, spoke as an objector to the application.  Ms Wilkie, the applicant’s agent, responded.

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 14 1448 LP1; 14 1448 07; 14 1448 04; 14 1448 05; 14 1448 02 Revision C; 14 1448 03 Revision B; 14 144806 Revision B; 14 1448 01 Revision L and the details of the boundary walls on drawing 14 1448 09.

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

03  The development shall be carried out in accordance with the details received on the 3^rd May 2016 including windows and doors constructed from Technal beaded aluminium system- RAL colour 7016 (dark grey), external walls Trespa Cladding-colour Papyrus white and buff brick; Bauder flat roof membrane colour grey; tarmac to the vehicle access; parapet detailing as shown on drawing 14 1448 SK 100; Brise Soleil detailing on drawing titled ‘560001 and 560002 blades on Geode curtain; Timber framing to Brise Soleil  wall unless otherwise 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 surrounding locality. This is as set out in DPD1 (Core Strategy) 2007 policy KP2 and CP4, DPD2 (Development Management Document) 2015 policy DM1 and SPD1 (Design and Townscape Guide)

04  Within 6 months of the development hereby permitted commencing, a detailed playing field specification based on the proposals in the submitted Agrostis Site Investigation Study and an implementation programme, prepared in consultation with Sport England, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The approved specification and implementation programme shall be complied with in full prior to the completion of the development unless otherwise agreed with the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure provision of adequate improvements to the quality of the playing field and to accord with the Borough Local Plan Policy CP7 of the Core Strategy DPD1.

05  The playing field enhancement works shall be completed prior to commencement of any car parking and external works in phase 2 of the development hereby permitted as shown on Drawing No: 14 1448 T33 A unless otherwise agreed with the Local Planning Authority.

Reason:  To ensure the satisfactory quantity, quality and accessibility of compensatory provision which secures a  ...  view the full minutes text for item 31.

Report of Corporate Director for Place

(a)  Milton Ward

EN/15/00176/UNAU

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

1-3 Warrior Square Southend-on-Sea

Resolved:  That ENFORCEMENT ACTION be AUTHORISED for the removal of the unauthorised PVC windows in elevations facing Warrior Square and Chichester Road. This is because of the detriment to the historic and visual character and amenities of 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.

(b)  St Lukes Ward

15/00177/UCOU-B

Without planning permission, the change of use of the land from residential within Class C3 of the Town and Country (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended) to day care centre (Class D1).

161 Westbury Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 4DL

Resolved:  That consideration of this matter deferred

(c)  Shoeburyness Ward

15/00241/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.

47 High Street, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea SS9 3RH.

Resolved:  That NO FURTHER ACTION be taken in respect of this matter.

(d)  Victoria Ward

EN/15/00279/UNAU-B

Without planning permission, the erection of a fence exceeding 1.0m in height to the eastern boundary of the site adjacent to a highway.

Southend Bowls Club,  7 Tunbridge Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS2 6LT

Resolved:  That consideration of this matter be DEFERRED.

(e)  Milton Ward

EN/16/00086/UNAU

Installation of external ventilation equipment to the rear of the premises without planning permission

68 London Road, Southend-on-Sea

Resolved:  That ENFORCEMENT ACTION be AUTHORISED for the removal of the unauthorised external ventilation equipment at the rear. This is because of the detriment to residential amenities contrary to the NPPF, Policy DM1 of the DPD and Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy.

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.

(f)  St Lukes Ward

16/00097/UNAU_B

Without planning permission, the erection of a two storey side extension not in accordance with the approved plans under application 10/01749/FULH.

174 Royston Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex

Resolved:  That ENFORCEMENT ACTION be AUTHORISED to secure the removal of the dormer on the grounds that the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 32.

Modification of planning obligation (Section 106 agreement) dated 28^th January 2015 pursuant to application 14/01434/FULM to vary the requirement to provide affordable housing.

(a)  Thorpe Ward

16/00876/DOV

Deed of Variation

Modification of planning obligation (Section 106 agreement) dated 28th January 2015 pursuant to application 14/01434/FULM to vary the requirement to provide affordable housing.

3 Acacia Drive, Thorpe Bay, Essex SS1 3JU

Elmore Homes Ltd

The Chairman agreed that this item be considered at this meeting as an urgent additional item to enable a decision to be made at the earliest opportunity.

DELEGATED to the Corporate Director for Place, Head of Planning and Transport or the Group Manager for Planning and Building Control to AGREE A MODIFICATION OF THE PLANNING OBLIGATION dated 28th January 2015 pursuant to planning application 14/01434/FULM to provide a commuted sum payment for affordable housing of £175,000 in lieu of on-site provision prior to occupation of the 6th market housing unit. This modification will be time limited for one year from the date of the Deed of Variation.