Proposal:  Demolish existing bungalow, erect two residential buildings comprising no7 self-contained flats with associated amenity space, parking, bin and cycle store

Applicant:  Mr David Bromage of Architectural Properties Dev Ltd

Agent:  N/A

Resolved:-

That planning permission be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

01  The development hereby permitted shall begin no 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  in  accordance  with  the approved plans: 10A, 15, 16, 17 & 18.

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

03  Prior to the occupation of the development hereby approved car parking spaces shall be provided and made available for use in accordance with the details shown on approved plan 5606 15 and shall be permanently retained as such thereafter. The car parking spaces shall be kept available solely for the parking of motor vehicles of occupiers of the dwellings hereby approved and their visitors.

Reason: To ensure that adequate car parking is provided and retained to serve the development in accordance with Policy CP3 of the Core Strategy (2007) and Policy DM15 of the Development Management Document (2015).

04  Notwithstanding  the  details  shown  on  the  plans  submitted  and otherwise  hereby approved  the  development  hereby  permitted  shall  not  commence  other  than  for groundworks and site preparation works unless and until details and appropriately sized  samples  of  the  materials  to  be  used  for  all  the  external  surfaces  of  the proposed building at the site including for elevations, brickwork, render, glazing, doors, windows and roofing materials have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

The development hereby permitted shall be implemented in full accordance with the details and samples approved under this condition before it is occupied.

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, Core Strategy (2007) Policies KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) Policies DM1 and DM3, and the guidance contained within the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

05  Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved full details of refuse and secure bicycle storage facilities for the dwellings hereby approved shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  Prior to first occupation of the development, refuse and bicycle storage 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 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 (2018), 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).

06  Prior to the first occupation of the dwellings hereby approved, full details of both hard and soft landscape work to be carried out at the site must be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The hard landscaping works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details prior to first occupation of the development and the soft landscaping works within the first planting season following first occupation of the development, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The details submitted shall include, but not limited to: -

i.  means of enclosure, of the site including any gates or boundary fencing; 

ii.  car parking layouts; 

iii.  other vehicle and pedestrian access and circulation areas; 

iv.  hard surfacing materials; 

v. details of the number, size and location of the trees, shrubs and plants to be retained and planted together with a planting specification

vi. 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 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).

07  Notwithstanding the details shown on the plans submitted and otherwise hereby approved the development  shall be carried out in a manner to ensure that the dwellings labelled 1, 4, 5, 6 & 7  on plan number 5606 015 comply with the building regulation M4 (2) ‘Accessible and Adaptable Dwellings’ standard before they are occupied.

Reason: To ensure the residential units hereby approved provides high quality and flexible internal layouts to meet the changing needs of residents in accordance with National Planning Policy Framework (2019), Core Strategy (2007) policy KP2, Development Management Document (2015) policy DM8 and the advice contained in the Southend Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

08  Notwithstanding the details shown on the plans submitted and otherwise hereby approved the development shall be carried out in a manner to ensure that the dwellings labelled A2 & A3 on plan number 5606 015 comply with the building regulation M4 (3) ‘Wheelchair User Dwellings’ standard before they are occupied.

Reason: To ensure the residential units hereby approved provides high quality and flexible internal layouts to meet the changing needs of residents in accordance with National Planning Policy Framework (2019), Core Strategy (2007) policy KP2, Development Management Document (2015) policy DM8 and the advice contained in the Southend Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

09  A scheme detailing how at least 10% of the total energy needs of the development will be supplied using on site renewable sources must be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority and implemented in full prior to the first occupation of the development. This provision shall be made for the lifetime of the development.

Reason: In the interests of providing sustainable development in accordance with Policy KP2 of the Core Strategy (2007).

10  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, Core Strategy (2007) policy KP2, Development Management Document (2015) policy DM2 and the guidance within the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

11  No development shall take place, including any works of demolition, until a Construction Method Statement has been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the local planning authority. The approved Statement shall be adhered to throughout the construction period. The Statement shall provide 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 decorative displays and facilities for public viewing, where appropriate 

v.  wheel washing facilities 

vi.  measures to control the emission of noise, dust and dirt during construction 

vii.  a scheme for recycling/disposing of waste resulting from demolition and construction works

Reason: To minimise the environmental impact and disturbance to existing residents, during construction of the development in accordance with National Planning Policy Framework, Core Strategy (2007) policies KP2 and CP4; and Development Management Document (2015) policies DM1 & DM3

12  Notwithstanding the details shown in the plans submitted and otherwise hereby approved none of the buildings hereby granted consent shall be occupied unless and until plans and other appropriate details are submitted to the Local Planning Authority and approved in writing which specify all windows in the proposed dwellings that are to be permanently glazed with obscured glass (to at least Level 4 on the Pilkington Levels of Privacy, or such equivalent) and fixed shut or provided with only a fanlight opening and the manner and design in which these windows are to be implemented. Before the buildings hereby approved are occupied the development shall be implemented in full accordance with the details and specifications approved under this condition and shall be permanently retained as such thereafter.

Reason: To safeguard the privacy and amenities of occupiers of neighbouring residential properties and the future occupiers of the proposed residential dwellings, in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework, Core Strategy (2007) policy CP4, Development Management Document (2015) policy DM1 and advice contained in The Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

13  Demolition or construction works  associated with this permission shall not take place outside 08:00 hours to 18:00 hours Mondays to Fridays and 08:00 hours to 13:00 hours on Saturdays and at no time Sundays or Bank Holidays.  

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

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

1.  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). If the chargeable development has already commenced, no exemption or relief can be sought in relation to the charge and a CIL Demand Notice will be issued requiring immediate payment. Further details on CIL matters can be found on the Planning Portal or the Council's website (www.southend.gov.uk/cil).  

2.  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.

3.  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.