Proposal:  Erect five 2.5 storey dwellinghouses, layout parking to front and extend existing vehicular crossover onto Crowstone Road (Outline)

Applicant:  C/o SKArchitects

Agent:  Steven Kearney of SKArchitects

 

Resolved:-

 

That planning permission be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

 

01  Details of the landscaping (hereinafter called the "reserved matters") shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before any development begins and the development shall be carried out as approved under the reserved matters. Application for approval of the reserved matters shall be made to the Local Planning Authority not later than 3 (three) years from the date of this permission. The development hereby permitted shall begin not later than 2 (two) years from the date of approval of the last of the reserved matters to be approved.

 

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 details mentioned.

 

02  The development hereby permitted shall be carried out only in accordance with the following approved plans 617P101 Rev. A, 617P104 Rev. B, 617P105 Rev. A, 617P102, 617P103 Rev. A.

 

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

 

03  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 full product details of the materials to be used on all the external elevations, including walls, roof, windows and doors and rainwater goods have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The development shall only be carried out and completed 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)

 

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 full details of both hard and soft landscape works to be carried out at the site have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The approved hard landscaping works shall be carried out 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 submitted shall include, but not limited to: -

(i)  Proposed finished site levels or contours;

(ii)  Means of enclosure, of the site including any gates or boundary fencing;

(iii)  Hard surfacing materials;

(iv)  Full details of the number, size and location of the trees, shrubs and plants to be retained and planted together with a planting specification and tree management plan.

(v)  Details of measures to enhance biodiversity within the site.

 

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

 

05  All flank windows above ground floor (with the exception of the flank windows on the northern elevation of the detached dwelling proposed (plot B)) shall only be glazed in obscure glass (the glass to be obscure to at least Level 4 on the Pilkington Levels of Privacy, or equivalent) and be permanently fixed shut, except for any top hung fan light which shall be a minimum of 1.7 metres above internal finished floor level of the room that the window serves.  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. The windows shall be retained in line with these details in perpetuity.

 

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 use of the new dwellings hereby approved shall not commence unless and until the two parking spaces per dwelling (10 in total) as shown on the approved plan 617P101 Rev. A have been provided and made available for use on site. The parking spaces shall be retained in perpetuity for the purposes of car parking solely for residents of the approved new dwellings on site and their visitors.

 

Reason:  To ensure the provision of adequate parking in accordance with Policy CP3 of the Core Strategy (2007) and Policies DM3, DM8 and DM15 of Development Management Document (2015).

 

07  Notwithstanding the information submitted and details shown on the plans submitted and otherwise hereby approved, no construction works other than demolition and excavation works shall take place unless and until a drainage and surface water management strategy incorporating principles for Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The drainage and surface water management strategy shall be implemented in full accordance with the details approved under this condition before the development hereby approved is first occupied or brought into first use.

 

Reason: To ensure the approved development does not increase flood risk elsewhere in accordance with National Planning Policy Framework (2019), Core Strategy (2007) Policies KP1, KP2 and KP3.

 

08  Construction works for the approved development on site shall only be undertaken between 8am to 6pm on weekdays, between 8 am and 1 pm on Saturdays and not at any time on Sundays and Public Holidays. 

 

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).

 

09  Prior to occupation of the development hereby approved details of energy efficiency and other sustainability measures to be included in the scheme, including the provision of at least 10% of the energy needs of the development hereby approved being provided from onsite renewable sources, shall be submitted to, agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority and implemented on site in accordance with the agreed details.

 

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).

 

10  The new dwellings hereby approved shall incorporate water efficient design measures 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 such as grey water and rainwater harvesting before they are occupied.

 

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).

 

11  Notwithstanding the details submitted and otherwise hereby approved, the development hereby approved shall be constructed to ensure that all new residential units comply with building regulation M4(2) “accessible and adoptable dwellings” prior to their first occupation.

 

Reason: To ensure the development hereby approved provides high quality and flexible internal layouts to meet the changing needs of 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).

 

12  Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved, details shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority identifying the provision of covered and secure cycle parking and refuse and recycling storage facilities. The approved refuse and recycling and cycle parking facilities shall be provided in full and made available for use prior to the first occupation of the dwellings hereby approved and shall be retained as such in perpetuity.

 

Reason:  To ensure the provision of adequate cycle parking and refuse stores in accordance with Policies DM3, DM8 and DM15 of Development Management Document.

 

13  A. Site Characterisation No development other than site preparation works shall take place until and unless an assessment of the nature and extent of contamination has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. This assessment must be undertaken by a competent person, and shall assess any contamination on the site, whether or not it originates on the site. Moreover, it must include: (i) a survey of the extent, scale and nature of contamination; (ii) an assessment of the potential risks to: human health, property, existing or proposed, including buildings, crops, livestock, pets, woodland and service lines and pipes, adjoining land, ground waters and surface waters, ecological systems, archaeological sites and ancient monuments;

 

B. Submission of Remediation Scheme No development other than site preparations works shall take place until and unless a detailed remediation scheme to bring the site to a condition suitable for the intended use by removing unacceptable risks to human health, buildings and other property and the natural and historical environment has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme must include all works to be undertaken, proposed remediation objectives and remediation criteria, an appraisal of remedial options, and proposal of the preferred option(s), and a timetable of works and site management procedures. The scheme must ensure that the site will not qualify as contaminated land under Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 in relation to the intended use of the land after remediation.

 

C. Implementation of Approved Remediation Scheme The remediation scheme shall be implemented in accordance with the approved timetable of works. Within 3 months of the completion of measures identified in the approved remediation scheme, a validation report that demonstrates the effectiveness of the remediation carried out must be submitted to the Local Planning Authority.

 

D. Reporting of Unexpected Contamination

In the event that contamination is found at any time when carrying out the approved development that was not previously identified it must be reported in writing within 7 days to the Local Planning Authority and once the Local Planning Authority has identified the part of the site affected by the unexpected contamination development must be halted on that part of the site. An assessment must be undertaken in accordance with the requirements of condition 1, and where remediation is necessary a remediation scheme, together with a timetable for its implementation, must be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority in accordance with the requirements of condition 2. The measures in the approved remediation scheme must then be implemented in accordance with the approved timetable. Following completion of measures identified in the approved remediation scheme a validation report must be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority in accordance with condition 3.

 

E1). Long Term Monitoring and Maintenance E1)No development shall take place until a monitoring and maintenance scheme to include monitoring the long-term effectiveness of the proposed remediation over a period of 5 years, and the provision of reports on the same must both be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

 

E2) Following completion of the measures identified in that scheme and when the remediation scheme is complete, reports that demonstrate the effectiveness of the monitoring and maintenance carried out must be submitted to the Local Planning Authority.

 

Reason: To ensure that any contamination on the site is identified and treated so that it does not harm anyone who uses the site in the future, and to ensure that the development does not cause pollution to Controlled Waters in accordance with Core Strategy (2007) policy KP2 and Policies DM1 and DM14 of the Development Management Document (2015).

 

14  Notwithstanding the details shown on the plans submitted and otherwise hereby approved, no development above ground floor slab level shall be undertaken unless and until a noise assessment that includes an assessment of railway noise and full details of any necessary acoustic mitigation to be provided within the development, including all glazing and ventilation have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The development must be completed in accordance with the approved details prior to the first occupation of the development and thereafter retained as such in perpetuity.

 

Reason: To safeguard the residential amenity of the future occupiers from noise generated by the nearby railway in accordance with policy DM1 of the Development Management Document (2015) and Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007).

 

15  No development shall be undertaken unless and until full details of the tree protection measures to be provided to any off-site trees that are adjacent to the site or which could be affected by their proximity to the proposed development have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The development shall only be undertaken in accordance with the approved tree protection measures.

 

Reason: This pre-commencement condition is required in the interests of the character and appearance of the area and to ensure that the development complies with the National Planning Policy Framework (2019), Core Strategy 92007) Policies KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) Policies DM1 and DM3 and the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

 

16  No development shall take place, until a Construction Method Statement has been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. The approved Statement shall be fully adhered to throughout the construction period. The Statement shall provide, amongst other things, for:

 

(i) the parking of vehicles of site operatives and visitors

(ii) loading and unloading of plant and materials

(iii) storage of plant and materials used in constructing the development

(iv) the erection and maintenance of security hoarding including measures to ensure the retention of trees to the rear of the site

(v) measures to control the emission of noise, dust and dirt during construction

(vi) a scheme for recycling/disposing of waste resulting from construction works that does not allow for the burning of waste on site.

 

Reason: This pre-commencement 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).

 

17  Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended), or any Order or Act of Parliament revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification, no development shall be carried out at the development hereby approved specified within Schedule 2, Part 1, Classes A, B, E and F of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 without the receipt of express planning permission in writing from the Local Planning Authority.

 

Reason: To enable the Local Planning Authority to regulate and control development in the interest of the amenity of neighbouring properties and to safeguard the character of the area in accordance the National Planning Policy Framework (2019), Core Strategy (2007) Policies KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) Policy DM1 and the Southend 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 resumption 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  Please note that the development the subject of this application is liable for a charge under the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Regulations 2010 (as amended) and it is the responsibility of the landowner(s) to ensure they have fully complied with the requirements of these regulations. A failure to comply with the CIL regulations in full can result in a range of penalties. For full planning permissions, a CIL Liability Notice will be issued by the Council as soon as practicable following this decision notice. For general consents, you are required to submit a Notice of Chargeable Development (Form 5) before commencement; and upon receipt of this, the Council will issue a CIL Liability Notice including details of the chargeable amount and when this is payable. If you have not received a CIL Liability Notice by the time you intend to commence development it is imperative that you contact:

S106andCILAdministration@southend.gov.uk

to avoid financial penalties for potential failure to comply with the CIL Regulations 2010 (as amended).

 

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. This includes damage carried out when implementing a planning permission or other works to buildings or land. Please take care when carrying out works on or near the public highways and footpaths in the Borough.

 

03  The applicant is advised that they will be required to apply to highways to amend and install the vehicle crossovers and that they may also be required to relocate any street furniture such as lamp columns.

 

04  The applicant is encouraged to provide active and passive electric vehicle charging points at the site in accordance with Policy DM15 which encourages their provision wherever practical and feasible.