Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Cowan (substitute: Councillor Cowdrey), Mitchell (no substitute) and Ward (substitute: Councillor Shead).

Resolved:- That Councillor Habermel be appointed Vice-Chair for the meeting.

The following interests were declared at the meeting:-

(i) Councillor Cowdrey - Application Ref No. 21/00604/FUL - Garages Adjacent to 1 Shoebury Avenue, Shoeburyness – Non-pecuniary interest: Relative lives across the road;

(ii) Councillor Dent - Application Ref No. 21/00220/FUL - 613 to 619 and Garages to Rear of 593 to 647 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea – Non-pecuniary interest: Contacted by residents about the application;

(iii) Councillor Jones - Application Ref No. 21/00711/FULM - Land East of Fossetts Way, Southend-on-Sea – Non-pecuniary interest: Son is about to start as a Transport Assistant at the Council; and

(iv) Councillor Walker – Application Ref No. 21/00757/FUL - 153 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood and Application Ref No. 21/00758/ADV - 153 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood – Non-pecuniary interest: Shops at Rochford Corner.

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. The meeting was adjourned for 5 minutes to enable all Councillors an opportunity to read the report.

Proposal: Demolish existing garages and erect 4no. two-storey dwellings, erect single storey extension to rear of existing commercial unit at 615-617 Southchurch Road to form self-contained flat, layout hardstanding, parking and refuse stores

Applicant: Harrison-Moore

Agent: AWW Sherlock of AWW

Resolved:-  That consideration of this application be deferred to enable further information to be assessed.

Proposal: Demolish garages, erect two-storey building to form two self-contained flats with associated parking, amenity area, cycle and refuse storage

Applicant: Mr A Thorpe and Mr H Hyde

Agent: Mr Paul Seager of APS Design Associates Ltd.

Resolved:- That planning permission be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

General 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: 3117 01, 3117 02 Rev A, 3117 03 Rev D, 3117 04.

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 demolition or site preparation works, unless and until full details and specifications of the materials to be used for all the external surfaces of the proposed building at the site including facing materials, roof detail, windows, doors, fascia and soffits 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 (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 Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

04 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.

Within a period of five years from the completion of the development hereby approved, or from the date of the planting of any tree or any tree planted in its replacement, if any tree planted as part of the approved landscaping scheme is removed, uprooted, destroyed, dies, or becomes, in the opinion of the local planning authority, seriously damaged or defective, another tree of the same species and size as that of the original tree shall be planted in the same place or in accordance with alternative tree replacement details approved under the scope of this planning condition.

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 Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

05 The use of the development hereby approved shall  ...  view the full minutes text for item 251.

Proposal: Change of use from 9 bed HMO (sui-generis) to single dwellinghouse (Class C3), raise ridge height with hipped to gable roof extensions, install gabled front roof extension and dormers to front and rear to form habitable accommodation in the loftspace with balcony to front, erect part single/part two storey rear extension, form new basement level with access stairs to rear and alter elevations

Applicant: Mr Porges

Agent: Mr Maz Rahman of RD Architecture 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: 105 P1; 205.P1; 210.P3; 220.P2

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.

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 Design and Townscape Guide (2009). 

04 The first and second floor windows in the northern and southern flank elevations of the development hereby approved shall only be glazed in obscure glass (the glass to be obscure to at least Level 4 on the Pilkington Levels of Privacy) and fixed shut, except for any top hung fan light which shall be a minimum of 1.7 metres above internal finished floor level. In the case of multiple or double-glazed units at least one layer of glass in the relevant units shall be glazed in obscure glass to at least Level 4 on the Pilkington scale.

Reason: To protect the privacy and environment of people in neighbouring residential properties, in accordance with the national Planning Policy Framework (2021), Core Strategy (2007) policy CP4, Development Management Document (2015) policy DM1 and the advice within the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

05 The flat roof of the single storey rear extension 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 Core Strategy (2007) policies KP2 and CP4, the Development Management Document (2015) policies DM1 and DM3 and advice contained within the Southend Design  ...  view the full minutes text for item 252.

Proposal: Change of use from retail (Class E) to restaurant and takeaway (Class E and Sui Generis), install extraction flue system to rear and form new rear access

Applicant: Mr M Kugathas

Agent: Mr T Ay

Mrs Shelley, a local resident, spoke as an objector to the application.  Mr Ay, the applicant’s agent, responded.

Resolved:- That planning permission be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

01 The development hereby permitted shall begin not later than 3 (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 and operated in accordance with the approved plans: 01; 02; 03; 04; 05; 06; Odour Management Plan by Delta Tech Ltd.; Noise Impact Assessment by DAA Group Ltd.

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

03 The development hereby approved shall be operated in strict accordance with the recommendations contained within the Odour Management Plan (by Delta Tech Ltd.)

Reason: In order to protect the amenities of the surrounding occupiers in accordance with policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007) and Policies DM1 and DM3 of the Development Management Document (2015).

04 In accordance with the contents of ‘paragraph 6.0 (Sound Insulation Scheme) and Appendix B -Calculations’ contained in the Revised Noise Impact Report (Issue 02) by DAA Group Ltd., the noise rating level arising from operation of the extractor flue hereby approved must be sufficient so as to meet BS 4142:2014 i.e. to not exceed 10dbB(A) below the prevailing background noise level measured at the nearest noise sensitive properties.

Reason: To protect the environment of people in neighbouring properties and general environmental quality in accordance with Core Strategy (2007) Policies KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) Policies DM1 and DM3 and Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

05 Prior to the first operation of the use hereby approved, details of the design and materials of the proposed waste storage and an associated waste management plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The development shall be implemented in full accordance with the approved details from its first operation and shall be maintained and managed as such for the lifetime of the development.

Reason: To ensure that the development is satisfactorily serviced and that satisfactory waste management is undertaken in the interests of highway safety and visual amenity and to protect the character of the surrounding area, in accordance with Policies KP2, CP3 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007) and Policies DM1 and DM15 of the Development Management Document (2015).

06 The ground floor unit of the development hereby approved shall solely be used as a sui generis restaurant and takeaway use or for purposes falling within Class E and shall be used for no other purposes including any change of use permitted under the Town and Country Planning  ...  view the full minutes text for item 253.

Proposal: Install one externally illuminated facia board and one internally illuminated projecting sign to front

Applicant: Mr M Kugathas

Agent: Mr T Ay

Resolved:- That consent be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

01 The development shall only be undertaken in accordance with the following approved plans: 21.01; 21.02; 21.03; 21.05 RevA; 21.06

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).

02 The intensity of the luminance of the internally illuminated fascia sign hereby granted consent shall not exceed 600 cd/m2

Reason: In the interests of amenity and general environmental quality in accordance with 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).

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.

Proposal: Erect part two, part three storey rear extension with side terrace to first floor in order to extend the existing commercial unit and form a new additional commercial unit (Use Class E) at ground floor level and form two (2no.) self-contained flats above.

Applicant: Mr M Tran

Agent: Mr Anthony Merry of Design Associates

Resolved:- That planning permission be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

General 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: 91491 01 REV C, 91491 02 REV D, 91491 03.

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

03 The use of the ground floor units shall be solely within Use Class E as defined within the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 as amended.

Reason: To determine the scope of the permission in the interest of the character and functionality of the area in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2021), Core Strategy (2007) Policies KP2 and CP1, and Development Management Document (2015) Policies DM10, DM11 and DM12.

04 The hours of operation of the ground floor commercial units shall be 7 am to 11 pm only.

Reason: In the interest of the living conditions of future occupiers in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2021), Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007), Policies DM1 and DM3 of the Development Management Document (2015).

Design and related conditions

05 Notwithstanding the details shown on the plans submitted and otherwise hereby approved the development hereby permitted shall not commence, other than demolition or site preparation works, unless and until full details and specifications of the materials to be used for all the external surfaces of the proposed building at the site including facing materials, roof detail, windows, doors, fascia and soffits 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 (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 Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

06 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.

Within a period of five years from  ...  view the full minutes text for item 255.

Proposal: Residential development comprising of up to 221 units with associated access, parking, landscaping and associated infrastructure

Applicant: Ilke Homes

Agent: Miss Esme Sparrow

Resolved:- (a) That the Interim Director of Planning, Growth and Housing or the Head of Planning & Building Control be DELEGATED to GRANT PLANNING PERMISSION subject to the following conditions and following the completion of a LEGAL AGREEMENT UNDER SECTION 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to secure the provision of:

• Residential use through the release of restrictions imposed in the S106 agreement dated 8 January 2004.

• 221 dwellings for affordable housing (60% shared-ownership and 40% affordable rent).

• £4,000.00 for junction improvement and traffic calming Traffic Regulation Orders.

• £10,000.00 for improved connectivity the site to footpath 178 from the eastern boundary.

• £5,000.00 for monitoring of the travel plan.

• Essex RAMS payment of £28,133.30 to mitigate the potential disturbance to European designated sites.

• Land in control of the applicant and 12% of the costs associated with the implementation of the Prittlewell Camp Scheduled Ancient Monument Archaeological Conservation Management Plan (July 2020) prepared by Orion.

• Details for travel packs to be distributed to future occupiers.

• The relevant costs for the monitoring of the S106 agreement.

(b) The Interim Director of Planning, Growth and Housing or the Head of Planning & Building Control be authorised to determine the application upon completion of the above agreement, 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:

General 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: PL01, PL02, PL03 Rev B, PL04 Rev A, PL05 Rev A, PL07, PL08 Rev A, PL12 Rev A, PL15, PL17 Rev B, PL20, PL21 Rev A, PL22 Rev A, PL23 Rev A, PL24 Rev A, PL25 Rev A, PL26, PL27 Rev A, PL30 Rev A, PL31 Rev B, PL35 Rev A, PL36, DR[1]5000 Rev P11, DR-5001 Rev P4, DR-5002 Rev P3, DR-5003 Rev P3, DR-5004 Rev P3, DR-5005 Rev P3, DR-5006 Rev P4, DR-5007 Rev P4, DR-5008 Rev P3, DR-5100 Rev P4, DR-5500 Rev P1, DR-5700 Rev P3, S38 Street Lighting Design, Private Street Lighting Design.

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

Impact on heritage related conditions

03 No development or preliminary groundworks shall take place until the Applicant has secured the implementation of a programme of archaeological works including trial trenching evaluation in accordance with a Written Scheme of Investigation (WSI) and specification which has been submitted to and approved in writing by Southend-on-Sea Borough Council as the majority Local Planning Authority, in consultation with Rochford District Council  ...  view the full minutes text for item 256.