There were no apologies of absence for this meeting.

The following declarations of interest were made at the meeting:

All Committee Members – Agenda Item No. 20 (21/00383/FULH - The Lodge by The Bridge, Eastern Avenue) – Non-Pecuniary Interest: The applicant is a fellow Councillor.

All Committee Members – Agenda Item No. 21 (21/00199/FULH - 1 Highwood Close, Leigh-on-Sea) – Non-Pecuniary Interest: The applicant is a fellow Councillor.

Cllr Ayling – Agenda Item No. 20 (21/00383/FULH - The Lodge by The Bridge, Eastern Avenue) – Pecuniary Interest: Cllr Ayling is the applicant for this application (withdrew).

Cllr Beck – Agenda Item No. 20 (21/00383/FULH - The Lodge by The Bridge, Eastern Avenue) – Non-Pecuniary Interest: A complaint was made against her in relation to this application and one of the objectors is also known to her (took no part in the voting thereon).

Cllr Borton – Agenda Item No. 20 (21/00383/FULH - The Lodge by The Bridge, Eastern Avenue) – Disqualifying Non-Pecuniary Interest: Has received communication from an objector who is known to her (withdrew).

Cllr Borton – Agenda Item No. 11 (20/02012/AMDT - The Forum, Elmer Approach, Southend on Sea) – Non-Pecuniary Interest: Is a governor at Milton Hall Primary School, which is close to the application site.

Cllr Buck – Agenda Item No. 21 (21/00199/FULH - 1 Highwood Close, Leigh-on-Sea) – Pecuniary: Cllr Buck is the applicant for this application (withdrew).

Cllr Cowan – Agenda Item No. 20 (21/00383/FULH - The Lodge by The Bridge, Eastern Avenue) – Disqualifying Non-Pecuniary Interest: The applicant has made a formal complaint against him (withdrew).

Cllr Dent – Agenda Item No. 20 (21/00383/FULH - The Lodge by The Bridge, Eastern Avenue) – Disqualifying Non-Pecuniary: The applicant has a formal complaint about him and one of the objectors is known to him (withdrew).

Cllr Dear – Agenda Item No. 18 (20/02157/FUL - 34 Elmsleigh Drive, Leigh-on-Sea) – Non-Pecuniary Interest: Has received and an email from the applicant.

Cllr Garston – Agenda Item No. 12 (20/02071/AMDT - The Esplanade, Western Esplanade) – Non-Pecuniary Interest: The application sight is within site of his son’s property.

Cllr Garston – Agenda Item No. 20 (21/00383/FULH - The Lodge by The Bridge, Eastern Avenue) – Disqualifying Non-Pecuniary Interest: A complaint has been made about a comment made regarding the application (withdrew).

Cllr Garston – Agenda Item No. 21 (21/00199/FULH - 1 Highwood Close, Leigh-on-Sea) – Disqualifying Non-Pecuniary Interest: The applicant is a fellow ward councillor and a close friend (withdrew).

Cllr Jones – Agenda Item No. 10 (21/00217/BC3M - Chalkwell Hall Infants School, London Road) – Disqualifying Non-Pecuniary Interest: The applicant relates to a Council premises and is the relevant Cabinet Member (withdrew).

Cllr Jones – Agenda Item No. 20 (21/00383/FULH - The Lodge by The Bridge, Eastern Avenue) – Disqualifying non-pecuniary interest: One of the objectors is known to her (withdrew).

Cllr Jones – Agenda Item No. 22 (18/00228/UNAU_B - 2 Crowstone Close, Westcliff-on-Sea) – Non-Pecuniary interest: A neighbour to the application property is known to her.

Cllr Mulroney – Agenda Item No. 19 (21/00075/FUL -  ...  view the full minutes text for item 950.

Resolved:-

That the Minutes of the Meeting held on Wednesday, 9^th December 2020 be confirmed as a correct record and signed.

Resolved:-

That the Minutes of the Meeting held on Wednesday, 6^th January 2021 be confirmed as a correct record and signed.

Resolved:-

That the Minutes of the Meeting held on Wednesday, 3^rd February 2021 be confirmed as a correct record and signed.

Resolved:-

That the Minutes of the Meeting held on Wednesday, 3^rd March 2021 be confirmed as a correct record and signed.

To follow

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 two storey extension to form seventh and eighth floor comprising of 11 self-contained flats, with associated parking, bin and cycle stores.

Applicant: Aldel Designs Ltd

Agent: Mr Alan Gloyne of SKArchitects

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: 470-P01 REV D, 470-P02 REV C, 470-P03 REV B, 470-P04 REV B, 470-P05 REV C, 470-P06 REV A, 470-P07 REV A, 470-P08 REV F, 470-P09 REV C, 470-P10 REV B, 470-P11 REV E, 470-P12 REV E, 470-P13 REV E, 470-P14 REV E.

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

Design and related conditions

03        Notwithstanding the details shown on the plans submitted and otherwise hereby approved the development hereby permitted shall not commence, other than for site preparation works, unless and until full details and specifications of the materials to be used for all the external surfaces of the proposed buildings at the site including facing materials, roof detail, windows (including sections, profiles and reveals), doors, balustrading, fascia and balconies have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The works must then be carried out in full accordance with the approved details before the dwellings hereby approved are first occupied.

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).

Living Conditions related conditions

04        The dwellings hereby approved shall not be brought into first use unless internal storage space has been provided and made available on site in accordance with the approved floor plans 470 P11 REV E and 470 P12 REV E, or alternative details which have previously been submitted and approved by the Local Planning Authority pursuant to this condition.

Reason: To ensure the development hereby approved provide high quality internal layouts to meet the needs of future residents in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2019), Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007), Policies DM1, DM3 and DM8 of the Development Management Document (2015) and the advice contained within the Design and Townscape Guide (2009), the National Housing Standards (2015) and the Technical Housing Standards Policy Transition Statement (2015).

05        Prior to its first occupation, each approved dwelling shall be constructed to comply with either building regulation M4(2) or M4(3) in accordance with the approved floor plans 470 P11 REV E and 470 P12 REV E, which show all flats complying with building regulation M4(2) save for the eighth floor eastern flat and seventh floor north-eastern flat which  ...  view the full minutes text for item 956.

Proposal: Demolish former disused garage sites to rear of 16 Eagle Way (Site 1A) and former compound site (Site 1B) and redevelop sites comprising of 5 terrace dwellinghouses with associated parking and amenity space (site 1A) and erect four storey block of 16 self-contained flats with communal garden and cycle store to rear, lay out associated parking and form additional vehicular access to north of site (1B) on to Eagle Way

Applicant: Southend on Sea Borough Council

Agent: AK Design Partnership LLP

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 4760.111 PL8, 4760.113 PL2, 4760.116 PL6, 4760.117 PL3, 4760.118 PL4

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

03 No development can commence unless and until a scheme for securing the timing and delivery of all of the dwellings hereby approved (21 dwellings)  as affordable dwellings, including their location, tenure and mix has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Such a scheme must include a suitable means to secure the continuing provision of the 21 units as affordable housing. No housing in the scheme can be occupied until it has been built and management handed over to South Essex Homes in accordance with the terms set out in the scheme approved under this condition.   

Reason: A pre-commencement condition is necessary to ensure that the affordable housing is secured for the lifetime of the development in accordance with Core Strategy (2007) Policies CP6 and CP8.

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 a brick sample and full product details of the materials to be used on all the external elevations, including walls, roof, doors and windows, balconies, canopies, soffits and boundaries have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The development shall be carried out 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 (2019) Core Strategy (2007) policy KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) Policy DM1 and advice contained within the Southend Design and Townscape Guide (2009).  

05 The 44 car parking spaces, including 6 disabled car parking spaces and the associated vehicular access for the spaces to access the public highway, shown on approved plans 4760.111-PL8 and 4760.116-PL6 shall be provided and made available for use at the site prior to the first occupation of the dwellings hereby approved. The car parking spaces noted on the approved plan and the associated  ...  view the full minutes text for item 957.

Proposal: Demolish two existing portacabins and erect a single storey classbase building comprising of 3 classrooms with ancillary space

Applicant: Ms Sarah Clements

Agent: Southend Borough Council

Sara Walsh spoke as an objector to the application. Drew Jones spoke as a respondent.

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 P01, P02, P03B, P04, P05B, P06, P07

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

03 The materials for the external surfaces of the development hereby approved shall be as shown on plan reference P05B, or any other details which have  previously been submitted to and agreed in writing with the local planning authority under the terms of this condition, before the development is first brought into use.

Reason: To safeguard the visual amenities of the area, in accordance with 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 hard and soft landscaping and boundary treatment fronting Sunningdale Avenue shall be carried out in full accordance with the proposed landscaping details shown on plan reference P03B and the email from agent dated 10.03.21, or any other details that have previously been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The boundary treatment between the south west corner of the building and the boundary with 29/29a Sunningdale Avenue shall be raised to be a minimum of 2.1m in height. The hard landscaping shall be carried out prior to occupation of the development hereby approved. The soft landscaping shall be carried out within the first planting season following completion of the development (October to March). 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.

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 CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007) and Policy DM1 of the Development Management Document (2015) 

05 The approved Construction Management Plan dated 04.03.21 shall be fully adhered to throughout the construction period or any other Construction Management Plan which has been previously submitted to and agreed in writing with the local planning authority under the terms of this condition.

Reason: This condition is needed in the interests of visual amenity and the amenities of neighbouring occupiers pursuant to Policy CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007) and Policies DM1 and DM3 of the Development Management Document (2015).

06 Prior to the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 958.

Proposal: Vary condition 18 of planning application 11/00790/BC3M dated 17/08/2011 to extend opening times to central ground floor and first floor areas to be used as a safe haven hub (Minor material amendment to Planning Permission 11/00790/BC3M dated 17/08/2011)

Applicant: Mr Mark Murphy

Agent: Mr Neil Pointer of Southend on Sea Borough Council

Resolved: -

That PLANNING PERMISSION be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

01        The development hereby permitted shall be retained in complete accordance with the plans approved under planning application 11/00790/BC3M: Location Plan 010A, Proposed Layout and Elevations of Substation and Bin Store 115, Proposed Sections C-C/D-D 111G, Proposed Sections A-A/B-B 110J, Roof Plan D102K, Proposed First, Second and Third Floor 101Q, Proposed Lower Ground and Ground Floor 100P, Existing Site Section C-C/D-D 021A, Existing Site Section A-A/B-B 020 A, Landscaping Plan 013, Proposed Site Plan 012, Existing Site Plan 011 A, Proposed Elevations G-G/H-H 114B, Proposed Elevation E-E/F-F 113N.

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

02        Waste management at the site shall be carried out in accordance with the strategy submitted and approved under application 13/01233/FUL.

Reason: To protect the environment and ensure adequate and appropriate storage, recycling and collection of waste resulting from the development in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2019), Core Strategy (2007) Policies KP2, CP3 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) Policies DM1, DM3, DM8 and DM15, and the advice contained within the National Design Guide (2019), the Design and Townscape Guide (2009) and the Waste Storage, Collection and Management Guide for New Developments (2019).

03        Servicing shall take place in accordance with the strategy submitted and approved under application 13/01233/FUL.

Reason: To ensure that the development does not have a detrimental impact on the surrounding highway network in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework, Policy CP3 of the Core Strategy (2007) and Policies DM3 and DM15 of Development Management Document (2015).

04        The scheme of public art installed on site must be permanently retained on this site and not moved or removed.

Reason: To secure the provision of public art and in the interests of visual amenity in accordance with Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007), and the advice contained in the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

05        The environmental sustainability measures as installed on site must be permanently retained.

Reason: To minimise the environmental impact of the development through efficient use of resources and better use of sustainable and renewable resources in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2019), Core Strategy (2007) Policies KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) Policy DM2, and the advice contained within the National Design Guide (2019) and the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

06        Other than the external lighting approved under application 13/01014/AD, no additional external lighting shall be installed within any part of the site without express planning permission having first been obtained from the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: In the interest of the residential amenity of nearby  ...  view the full minutes text for item 959.

Proposal: Application to vary conditions 02 (approved plans), 03 (materials), 04 (hard and soft landscaping), 06 (car park and access), 07 (cycle parking), 13 (renewable energy), 21 (noise assessment), 28 (land contamination), 29 (tree protection), 30 (demolition method), 31 (structural survey) and 33 (details of green roof) to allow for changes to roof to incorporate kitchen ventilation plant, amend tree planting, change front entrance ramp, additional mezzanine link over vehicle access and green roof specifications (Minor Material Amendment of planning permission 17/02266/FULM dated 05/09/2018)

Applicant: Clifftown Shore Developments Ltd

Agent: Mr Paul Haggis of Strutt & Parker

Resolved: -

(a)        DELEGATE to the Interim Director of Planning or Group Manager Planning & Building Control to GRANT PLANNING PERMISSION subject to conditions following the completion of a variation of the AGREEMENT UNDER SECTION 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to secure that the provisions of the existing section 106 agreement remain in force under this new planning permission.

(b)        The Interim Director of Planning or the Group Manager Planning & Building Control be authorised to determine the application upon completion of the above requirement, so long as planning permission when granted and, where it is used, the obligation when executed, accords with the details set out in the report submitted and the conditions listed below:

01        The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans: 8531-01 P1, 8531-02 P1, 8531-03 P1, 8531-04 P1, 8531-05 P1, 8531-06 P4, 8531-07 P4, 8531-08 P3, 8531-09 P3, 8531-10 P3, 8531-11 P3, 8531-12 P8, 8531-13 P5, 8531-14 P5, 8531-15 P4, 8531-16 P5, 8531-17 P2, 8531-18 P1, 8531-19 P1, 8531-30 P1, 8531-31 P1, GUA-DR-L-002 Rev P05, GUA-DR-L-003 Rev P04, GUA-DR-L-004 Rev P06, GUA-DR-L-005 Rev P02, Door Tresh Detail, Perimeter Upstand Detail, Green Roof Build Up.

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

02        The development hereby approved shall solely be carried out in full accordance with the details and specifications of materials approved under application 20/01353/AD and the details contained within the approved plans 8531-13 P5, 8531-14 P5, 8531-15 P4, 8531-16 P5, 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, before the dwellings or non-residential units hereby approved are first occupied.

Reason: To safeguard character and appearance of the area and amenities of neighbouring occupiers in accordance with Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007), Policies DM1 and DM3 of the Development Management Document (2015) and the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

03        The hard and soft landscaping on site shall be implemented solely in accordance with the details contained within the approved plans GUA-DR-L-002 Rev P05, GUA-DR-L-003 Rev P04, GUA-DR-L-004 Rev P06, GUA-DR-L-005 Rev P02 and documents Landscape – Visual Appraisal – 1967-GUA-DOC-L-001, Landscape – Visualisations -1967-GUA-DOC-L-002 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.

All planting in  ...  view the full minutes text for item 960.

Proposal: Replace two existing outdoor tennis courts with four Padel tennis courts, incorporating fencing up to 4m high, external floodlights and erection of canopy roof over three courts (Amended Proposal)

Applicant: Mr Christopher Wilkinson

Agent: Kate Jennings of Whirledge & Nott

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 approved plans: Location Plan, 1902-10-001-GA rev C, Site plan v1, 2533 TP-001, 1902-10-004 rev D, 1902-10-005 rev C.

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

03        The courts shall not be artificially illuminated between the hours of 22:00 and 08:00 on any day.

Reason: To ensure the lighting does not cause demonstrable harm to the Green Belt or the amenities of nearby residents, in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2019), Core Strategy (2007) Policies KP2 and CP4, the Development Management Document (2015) Policies DM1 and DM3 and advice contained within the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

04        The external floodlighting hereby permitted shall be installed in accordance with the details and specifications shown on the approved drawings and the details of the external lighting contained within the Relux report dated 18.12.20 before it is brought into use and shall be permanently maintained as such in perpetuity thereafter.

Reason: To ensure the lighting does not cause demonstrable harm to the openness of the Green Belt, or the amenities of nearby residents, in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework, Core Strategy (2007) Policies KP2 and CP4, the Development Management Document (2015) Policies DM1 and DM3 and advice contained within the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

05        The tennis courts shall not be open for use outside the following hours: 08:00 to 22:00 hours on any day.

Reason: To protect residential amenity and general environmental quality in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2019), Core Strategy (2007) Policies KP2 and CP4, and the Development Management Document (2015) Policies DM1 and DM3 and advice contained within the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

06        The development to which this planning permission relates shall not be implemented if any part of the development for which planning permission was granted by the Local Planning Authority on 25/09/2019 under planning permission reference 19/01029/FUL is commenced. Once the permission hereby granted is implemented, the previous permission with reference 19/01029/FUL shall not be implemented. 

Reason: In the interests of maintaining the openness of the green belt, further to the National Planning Policy Framework (2019) and Policies KP1, KP2 and CP4 of the Southend-on-Sea Core Strategy (2007).

Informatives

            1.         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  ...  view the full minutes text for item 961.

Proposal: Install temporary art sculptures comprising 15 wooden posts 2m – 2.8m tall with painted resin sculptures fixed to the top in the tidal sands near Chalkwell Beach

Applicant: M Freeman

Agent: R Warren of SKArchitects

Resolved: -

That PLANNIGN PERMISSION be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

01 The development hereby permitted shall be for a limited period only from the date of this permission until the 3rd October 2021. At the end of this period the development hereby permitted shall be entirely removed from the site and the land restored to its condition before the development took place.

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of amenity in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2019) and Policies KP1 and KP2 of the Core Strategy (2007).

02 The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans 596-P02C, 596-P12E,  596-P16A and 596-P17B.

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

03 The materials for the sculpture shall be natural timber posts and resin sculptures.

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

04 Notwithstanding the details set out elsewhere in this application and permission the posts hereby approved shall only be installed prior to the 1st May 2021 and removed after the 30th September 2021.

Reason: To ensure that the installation and removal works does not harm biodiversity and give rise to sediment disturbance within the bathing water testing season which runs from May to September.

05 The development shall be installed in full accordance with the details set out in the Construction Method Statement by SKArchitects reference 596-08-19 Rev A, or any other Construction Method Statement that has been previously submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, and in a manner which minimises disturbance and dispersal of buried sediment. The location of the posts shall avoid any eelgrass beds.

Reason: This condition is needed in the interests of traffic safety and the amenities of the area and to prevent dispersal of contaminants in buried sediment pursuant to Policies KP1, CP3 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007) and Policies DM1, DM6 and DM15 of the Development Management Document (2015).

06 The development hereby approved shall be carried out in full accordance with the mitigation measures set out in the Risk Assessment and Method Statement by Metal and these mitigation measures shall remain in place throughout the lifetime of the installation. 

Reason: This condition is needed in the interests of safety pursuant to Policies CP4 and CP6 of the Core Strategy (2007) and Policies DM1 and DM6 of the Development Management Document (2015).

07 The eight 180mm diameter green safety marker buoys, as detailed on plan reference 596-P12E and in the Risk Assessment by Metal, shall be in  ...  view the full minutes text for item 962.

Proposal: Convert residential home (Class C2) to 9 self-contained flats (Class C3), erect single storey rear extension, install balustrading, alter elevations, layout parking to front, erect balustrade to front and rear and erect raised platform to rear

Applicant: Mr Kandola

Agent: Mr Gary Cumberland of Form Architecture

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: 1729/01 Rev A, 1729/02, 1729/03 Rev A & 1729/04

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

03        Water efficient design measures as set out in Policy DM2 (iv) of the Development Management Document to limit internal water consumption to 105 litres per person per day (lpd) (110 lpd when including external water consumption), including measures of water efficient fittings, appliances and water recycling systems shall be installed and made available for use prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved and retained in perpetuity.

Reason: To minimise the environmental impact of the development through efficient use of water in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework, Policy KP2 of the Southend-on-Sea Core Strategy (2007), Policy DM2 of the Southend-on-Sea Development Management Document (2015) and the advice contained within the Southend-on-Sea Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

04        Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved full details of refuse and recycling facilities at the site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Prior to first occupation of the development hereby approved, refuse and recycling facilities shall be provided and made available for use at the site in accordance with the approved details and retained in perpetuity thereafter for that use.  

Reason:  In the interests of residential amenity for future occupants, to ensure the provision of adequate cycle parking and in the interests of visual amenity as set out in the National  Planning  Policy Framework (2019), Core Strategy (2007) policies KP2  and  CP4 and Policies DM1, DM8 and DM15 of the Development Management Document (2015) and the guidance within the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

05        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 or are required by conditions to this permission.

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 (2019), Core Strategy (2007) Policies KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) Policy DM1, and the advice in the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 963.

Proposal: Change of use from vacant storage yard (Use Class B8) to car sales (Class Sui Generis) erect ancillary buildings to provide office, car wash and detailing area, security lighting and form hardstanding (Part-Retrospective).

Applicant: Marden Homes Ltd

Agent: Mr Alan Gloyne of SK Architects

Resolved: -

That PLANNING PERMISSION be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

01        The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans: 688 SK01, 688 P01, 688 P02 & 13201 Drainage Plan

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

02 The use hereby permitted shall not be open to customers seeking to view or purchase cars at any time. 

Reason: To ensure the development permitted complies with the terms of the consent sought and in the interests of protecting amenity in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2019), Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Southend-on-Sea Core Strategy (2007), Policies DM1 and DM3 of the Southend-on-Sea Development Management Document (2015).

03 Prior to the first operation of the use hereby approved, details shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority for the   provision of the recycling and refuse storage and associated waste management plan including collection arrangements. The approved refuse arrangements shall be provided in full and made available for use by commercial operators prior to the first use of the car wash hereby approved and be retained as such in perpetuity.

Reason: Reason: To ensure the provision of adequate recycling and refuse storage in accordance with policy CP3 of the Core Strategy (2007) and policies DM8 and DM15 of Development Management Document (2015).

04 Notwithstanding the details submitted and otherwise hereby approved, details of drainage within the site including a separator or series of oil separators to prevent surface water being discharged into any watercourse, soakaway or surface water sewer shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The drainage scheme shall be implemented prior to the occupation of the development and shall thereafter be retained and maintained throughout the lifetime of the development.

Reason: To reduce the risk of pollution to the water environment in accordance

with the National Planning Policy Framework (2019) Policy KP2 and CP4 of the

Core Strategy (2007) and Policy DM2 of the Development Management Document (2015)

05 No machinery or plant shall operate on the site in association with the use hereby permitted outside the following times: 8 am to 6 pm on any day.  

Reason: In the interest of the residential amenity of nearby occupiers in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2019), Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007), Policies DM1 and DM3 of the Development Management Document (2015).

06 The Rating Level of noise for activities associated with the use hereby permitted shall not exceed 10dB(A) below the background level as measured at the closest residential property in accordance with BS4142:1997.

Reason: To protect residential amenity and general  ...  view the full minutes text for item 964.

Proposal: Erect single storey rear extension with associated elevation alterations and part change of use of ground floor commercial unit (use class E) to residential use (use class C3), together with remodelling of existing self-contained maisonette to form 2 self-contained flats, with associated landscaping, bin and cycle stores, lay out parking to rear, and extend existing vehicular access onto Eastwood Rise, following demolition of existing outbuildings.

Applicant: Chaya Parekh
Agent: Danny Knott of DK Building Designs Ltd

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: 3694-11-2 Rev B, 3694-11-1 Rev B.

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

03.       No development, including demolition, shall take place until a scheme for the protection of the oak trees adjacent to the site, in full accordance with British Standard BS5837 “Trees in Relation to Construction – Recommendations” has been submitted to and agreed in writing by the local planning authority. The protection measures shall include a detailed tree protection plan and provide a methodology to be adhered to from the commencement of development and site preparation, and throughout the construction process. The development shall be implemented in full accordance with the approved statement, protection measures and methodology.

Reason: This pre-commencement condition is required in the interests of visual amenity and to ensure a satisfactory standard of tree protection, pursuant to Core Strategy (2007) Policies KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) Policies DM1, DM3 and the advice contained in the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

04.       Prior to commencement of the development above ground floor slab level, product details of materials to be used in the construction of all the external elevations of the extensions and alterations hereby approved shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out solely in accordance with the approved details before it is brought into use.

Reason: In the interests of visual amenities, in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2019), Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007), Policies DM1 and DM3 of the Development Management Document (2015) and the advice contained within the Southend-on-Sea Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

05.       No development above ground floor slab level shall take place until full details of hard and soft landscape works and boundary treatments to be carried out at the site have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The approved hard landscape works and boundary treatments shall be completed 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  ...  view the full minutes text for item 965.

Proposal: Demolish existing bungalow and erect no.3 new dwellings with associated amenity space, parking to front and form three new vehicle crossovers onto Elmsleigh Drive.

Applicant: Mr Duncan Reed of Eton-Southchurch Property Limited

Agent: Mr James Collinson of Design Spec Ltd

Resolved: -

That PLANNING PERMISSION be REFUSED for the following reason:

The proposal would by reason of its cramped and over-intensified nature represent an overdevelopment of the site harmful  to the character and appearance of the site, the streetscene and wider surrounding area. This is unacceptable and contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework (2019), Core Strategy (2007) Policies KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) Policies DM1 and DM3 and the advice in the Southend-on-Sea Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

Proposal: Erect single storey side and rear extension, alter elevations

Applicant: Mr Zyberi

Agent: SKArchitects

Mr Burges spoke as an objector to the application.

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 shall be undertaken solely in accordance with the following approved plan(s): 690-P02 Rev A

Reason: To ensure that the development is carried out in accordance with the provisions of 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 or are required by conditions to this permission.

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 (2019), Core Strategy (2007) Policy KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) Policies DM1 and the advice contained in the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

04        Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved full details of refuse and recycling storage facilities for the ground floor flat shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  Prior to first occupation of the development, refuse and recycling facilities shall be provided at the site in accordance with the approved details and retained in perpetuity thereafter.

Reason: In  the  interests  of  residential  amenity  and to ensure the provision  of adequate refuse and recycling storage in the interests of highway safety, residential and visual amenity as set out in the  National  Planning  Policy Framework (2019), Core Strategy (2007) Policies KP2 and CP4 and Policy DM1 of the Development Management Document (2015) and the guidance within the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

05        Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) and the Use Class Order 1987 (as amended) or any provisions equivalent to those Orders in any statutory instrument amending, revoking or re-enacting the Orders, with or without modification the development hereby approved shall  only be used as a C3 (dwellinghouse) and shall not be used for any other purpose, including any change of use permitted under the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended), or any provision equivalent to that in any statutory instrument amending, revoking or re-enacting that Order, with or without modification.

Reason: To ensure the development permitted complies with the terms of the consent and  sought and to protect the character and appearance of the dwelling and surrounding area  in accordance with Policies CP4  of the Core Strategy (2007) and Policies DM1 and  DM3 of the Development  ...  view the full minutes text for item 967.

Proposal: Erect three single storey outbuildings to rear and convert existing outbuilding to be used as ancillary to main dwelling (Class use C3) (Retrospective).

Applicant: Mr Brian Ayling

Agent: N/A

Cllrs Ayling, Borton, Cowan, Dent, Garston, Jones, and Mulroney withdrew from the meeting for this item.

Resolved: -

That the Interim Director of Planning or Group Manager of Planning & Building Control be DELEGATED to GRANT PLANNING PERMISSION subject to no new material planning considerations being raised before the end of the statutory consultation period and subject to the following CONDITIONS:

01       The development hereby approved shall be retained in accordance with the approved plans: BA01-P101, BA01-P102.

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

02       The buildings hereby permitted shall not be occupied at any time other than for purposes ancillary to the residential use of the dwelling known as The Lodge By The Bridge, Eastern Avenue, Southend-On-Sea. The buildings hereby permitted shall not be used for any other purpose including as an independent self-contained residential unit.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory standard of accommodation and to protect the amenities of current and future occupiers, to protect the privacy and environment of people in neighbouring residential properties, and to prevent additional parking demand which cannot be met within the application site, in line with the stipulations of the National Planning Policy Framework (2019), the Core Strategy (2007) Policies KP1, KP2, CP3 and CP4, the Development Management Document (2015) Policies DM1, DM3 and DM15, and the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

03       The buildings hereby permitted shall not be allowed to accommodate any cooking facilities.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory standard of accommodation and to protect the amenities of current and future occupiers, to protect the privacy and environment of people in neighbouring residential properties, and to prevent additional parking demand which cannot be met within the application site, in line with the stipulations of the National Planning Policy Framework (2019), the Core Strategy (2007) Policies KP1, KP2, CP3 and CP4, the Development Management Document (2015) Policies DM1, DM3 and DM15, and the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

The Local Planning Authority has acted positively and proactively in determining this application by identifying matters of concern within the application (as originally submitted) and negotiating, with the Applicant, acceptable amendments to the proposal to address those concerns. As a result, the Local Planning Authority has been able to grant planning permission for an acceptable proposal, 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)  ...  view the full minutes text for item 968.

Proposal: Erect car port to front elevation

Applicant: Mr K Buck

Agent: Mr Paul Seager of APS Design Associates Ltd.

Cllrs Buck and Garston withdrew from the meeting for this item.

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 shall be undertaken solely in accordance with the following approved plans: Drawing number 01; Drawing number 02; Drawing 03 Revision A.

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

03        All new work to the outside of the building must match existing original work in terms details of materials, method of construction and finished appearance. This applies unless differences are shown in approved plans.

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 (2019), Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007), Policies DM1 and DM3 of the Development Management Document (2015) and the advice contained within the Southend-on-Sea Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

04        The roof of the car port hereby approved shall not be used as a balcony, roof garden or similar amenity area or for any other 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 (2019), Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Southend-on-Sea Core Strategy (2007), Policies DM1 and DM3 of the Southend-on-Sea Development Management Document (2015) and the advice contained within the Southend-on-Sea 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) to your property equates 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.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 969.

Breaches of Control: Without planning permission, the erection of a first floor side extension.

Resolved: -

That ENFORCEMENT ACTION be AUTHORISED to;

a)    Remove the unauthorised first floor side extension, and.

b)    Remove from site all materials resulting from compliance with a) above

c)    Reinstate the single storey side extension to its former condition., or

d)    erect an extension in full accordance with either planning permission reference 18/02119/FULH or as amended by planning permission reference no. 19/00516/AMDT.

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

When serving an Enforcement Notice the local planning authority must ensure a reasonable time for compliance. In this case a compliance period of 4 months is considered reasonable for the removal of the 1^st floor side extension or its amendment to comply with the planning permissions specified at 7.1 d).

Taking enforcement action in this case may amount to an interference with the owners’ and/or occupiers’ Human Rights. However, it is necessary for the local planning authority to balance the rights of the owners and/or occupiers against its legitimate aims to regulate and control land within its area. In this particular case it is considered reasonable, expedient, and proportionate and in the public interest to pursue enforcement action on the grounds set out in the formal recommendation.