Agenda item

20/02071/AMDT - The Esplanade, Western Esplanade (Milton Ward)

Minutes:

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 the approved landscaping scheme shall be carried out within the first available planting season following first occupation of any of the residential or commercial units within the development. Any 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. Hard landscaping and means of enclosure shall be implemented in full accordance with the approved scheme prior to occupation of any part of the development hereby approved.

 

Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and to ensure a satisfactory standard of landscaping, pursuant to Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007) and Policies DM1 and DM3 of the Development Management Document (2015).

 

04        The development shall not be first occupied until 49 on site car parking spaces have been provided and made available for use in full accordance with drawings 8531-06 P4 and 8531-18 P1, together with properly constructed vehicular access to the adjoining highway, all in accordance with the approved plans 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. The parking spaces shall be permanently maintained thereafter solely for the parking of occupiers of and visitors to the development.

 

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

 

05        The development shall not be first occupied until the secure, covered cycle parking spaces to serve the development as shown on drawing 8531-07 P4 have been provided at the site and made available for use for occupiers of the development in full accordance with the approved plans 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. The approved facility shall be permanently maintained thereafter.

 

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

 

06        No part of the mixed-use development hereby approved shall be first occupied or brought into first use until a waste management plan has been submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The waste management and servicing of the development shall thereafter be carried out solely in accordance with the approved details which shall include details of refuse storage facilities and waste servicing arrangements.

 

 

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 and CP3 of the Core Strategy (2007) and Policy DM15 of the Development Management Document (2015) and Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

 

07        No extraction and ventilation equipment for the proposed non-residential uses shall be installed until and unless full details of its location, design and technical specifications and a report detailing any mitigation measures proposed in respect of noise and odour impacts has been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. The installation of extraction equipment shall be carried out in full accordance with the approved details and specifications and any noise and odour mitigation measures undertaken in association with the agreed details before the extraction and ventilation equipment is brought into use. With reference to British Standard BS4142 the noise rating level arising from all plant and extraction/ventilation equipment shall be at least 5dbB(A) below the prevailing background at 3.5 metres from the ground floor facades and 1m from all other facades of the nearest noise sensitive property with no tonal or impulsive character.

 

Reason: To protect the amenities of the occupiers from undue noise and disturbance in order to protect their amenities in accordance with Core Strategy (2007) policies KP2 and CP4, Policies DM1, DM3 and DM8 of the Development Management Document (2015) and Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

 

08        The non-residential units hereby approved shall not be open for customers outside the following hours: - 0700 hours to 2300 hours on any day.

 

Reason: To protect residential amenity and general environmental quality in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework, Core Strategy (2007) Policies KP2 and CP4, and Policies DM1 and DM3 of the Development Management Document (2015).         

 

09        Before the development is occupied or brought into first use, the development hereby approved shall be carried out in a manner to ensure that 5 of the flats hereby approved comply with the building regulation M4 (3) 'wheelchair user dwellings' standard and the remaining 44 flats comply with building regulation part M4(2) 'accessible and adaptable dwellings' standard.

 

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, (2018), Core Strategy (2007) Policies KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) Policies DM1, DM8 and Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

 

 

10        External lighting shall only be installed in the development hereby approved in accordance with details that have previously been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.

 

Reason: In the interest of the safety and amenities of the area, and to protect the amenities of 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).

 

11        The scheme detailing how at least 10% of the total energy needs of the development will be supplied using on site renewable sources shall be implemented in full prior to the first occupation of any part of the development and in line with the detail approved under application 20/01517/AD 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. This provision shall be made for the lifetime of the development.

 

Reason: In the interests of providing sustainable development and ensuring a high quality of design in accordance with Policy KP2 of the Core Strategy (2007) and the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

 

12        Prior to occupation any part of the residential units hereby approved details of the 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 shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The development shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details before it is occupied and shall be retained as such in perpetuity.

 

Reason: To minimise the environmental impact of the development through efficient use of water in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2018), Core Strategy (2007) Policy KP2, Development Management Document (2015) Policy DM2 and the Councils 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 08:00hours to 13:00hours on Saturdays and at no time on 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).

 

 

 

 

14        Notwithstanding the details shown on the plans submitted and otherwise hereby approved, the development hereby permitted shall not be first occupied or brought into first use unless and until details of the shutter to the car park have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The works must be carried out and completed in full accordance with the details approved under this condition before the dwellings or non-residential units hereby approved are first occupied or brought into first use.

 

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).

 

15        Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) (or any Order revoking, re-enacting or modifying that Order), no structures including but not limited to plant, satellite, radio antennae, renewable energy or telecommunications equipment shall be installed on the external elevations of the building or roof of the development hereby approved unless permission has been obtained beforehand in writing from the local planning authority.

 

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

 

16        Any CCTV shall only be installed in the development hereby approved in accordance with details that have previously been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.

 

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).

 

17        The development hereby approved shall be implemented in strict accordance with the findings, recommendations and conclusions of the approved Flood Risk Assessment undertaken by Systra reference STHLSD32-03 dated 18 December 2017 including the mitigation measures on pages 19 and 20 before the development is occupied.

 

Reason: To ensure the approved development does not increase flood risk elsewhere in accordance with National Planning Policy Framework (2018), Core Strategy (2007) Policies KP1, KP2 and KP3 and Development Management Document (2015) Policies DM6 and DM14

 

 

 

18        The development hereby approved shall be undertaken in strict accordance with the findings, recommendations and conclusions of the approved Construction Management Plan undertaken by Cura.

 

Reason: 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).

 

19        The development shall be undertaken in strict accordance with the findings, recommendations and conclusions of the approved Noise Assessment undertaken by Cass Allen reference RP01-17591 and the details approved under application 20/01517/AD 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. The development must be undertaken 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 adjoining and nearby residents, in accordance with policy DM1 of the Development Management Document (2015) and Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007).

 

20        Notwithstanding the details shown on the plans submitted and otherwise hereby approved, the development hereby permitted shall not be first occupied or brought into first use unless and until a car park management plan has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The car park management plan must be implemented in full accordance with the details approved under this condition before the dwellings hereby approved are first occupied and maintained in perpetuity.

 

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

 

21        Commercial refuse collection and delivery times shall not take place outside 08:00 hours to 18:00 hours Mondays to Fridays and 08:00hours to 13:00hours on Saturdays and at no time on 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).

 

 

 

 

 

 

22        The development hereby approved shall be undertaken and completed in strict accordance with the findings, recommendations and conclusions of the approved Ecology Appraisal undertaken by Peak Ecology Limited reference BeyBo01 dated 13 December 2017 and the approved Badger Survey undertaken by Peak Ecology Limited reference BeyBo01 dated 13 December 2017.

 

Reason: To ensure the development results in no adverse harm to ecology or biodiversity in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2018), Core Strategy (2007) Policies KP1, KP2 and CP4.

 

23        No particularly noisy demolition equipment (eg. concrete breakers) or construction techniques (eg. percussive piling) shall be used during the period from 2 hours before high tide until 2 hours after high tide, on any days when either the air temperature is below 5 degrees Centigrade or the ground remains frozen.

 

Reason: To ensure the development results in no adverse harm to ecology or biodiversity and to ensure that the development, as submitted, will not impact upon the features of special interest for which the Benfleet and Southend Marshes SSSI in notified in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2018), Core Strategy (2007) Policies KP1, KP2 and CP4.

 

24        The drainage strategy and SuDS design statement approved with application 19/02114/AD must be implemented in full accordance with the approved details 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 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 (2018), Core Strategy (2007) Policies KP1, KP2 and KP3 and Development Management Document (2015) Policies DM6 and DM14

 

25        The ground floor outdoor terrace area shall not be open to members of the public between 22:00 and 08:00 on any day.

 

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).

 

26        If, during the course of development, any contamination is found which has not been identified in the site investigation approved under 20/00100/AD, development shall stop and additional measures for the remediation of this source of contamination shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The remediation of the site shall incorporate the approved additional measures and these shall be fully implemented before the site is occupied.

 

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) Policies KP2 and CP4 and Policies DM1 and DM14 of the Development Management Document (2015).

 

27        The development shall be undertaken solely in accordance with the tree protection measures approved under application 18/02012/AD 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.

 

Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the area and to ensure that the development complies with the National Planning Policy Framework (2018), Core Strategy (2007) Policies KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) Policies DM1 and DM3 and the Design and Townscape Guide (2009)

 

28        The development shall be carried out in accordance with the details and mitigation measures contained in the site investigation and structural survey approved with application 18/02012/AD 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 and shall be implemented and retained in perpetuity or for the duration that are necessary as per the approved details.

 

Reason: To ensure the development does not adversely affect stability of the surrounding land in accordance with Policy KP2 of the Core Strategy (2007) and DM14 of the Development Management Document (2015).

 

29        The development shall be carried out solely in accordance with the details and mitigation measures contained in the demolition method statement approved with application 18/02012/AD 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 and shall be implemented and retained in perpetuity or for the duration that are necessary as per the approved details.

 

Reason: To ensure the demolition does not adversely affect stability of the surrounding land in accordance with Policy KP2 of the Core Strategy (2007) and DM14 of the Development Management Document (2015).

 

30        Notwithstanding the details shown in the plans submitted and otherwise hereby approved none of the building 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 the size, design and materials and location of all privacy screens to be fixed to the proposed building. Before the building hereby approved is 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: In the interests of the residential amenity of adjoining residents and the character and appearance of the area and to ensure that the development complies with the National Planning Policy Framework (2018), Core Strategy (2007) Policies KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) Policies DM1 and DM3 and the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

 

31        The development shall be implemented in full accordance with the details and specifications of the green roof contained within the submitted plans and documents Renolit Alkorgreen Information Sheet, Green Roof Build Up, Door Tresh Detail, Perimeter Upstand Detail, Renolit Alkorplan Sedum Blanket Datasheet and Renolit Alkorplan Extensive Sedum Green Roof Maintenance Schedule 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. The development shall be permanently retained as such thereafter.

 

Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the area and to ensure that the development complies with the National Planning Policy Framework (2018), Core Strategy (2007) Policies KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) Policies DM1 and DM3 and the Design and Townscape Guide (2009)

 

32        Notwithstanding the details shown on the plans submitted and otherwise hereby approved, the development hereby permitted shall not be first occupied or brought into first use unless and until the car parking stacker system has been installed in accordance with details and specifications which have previously been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The car park stacker system must be implemented in full accordance with the details approved under this condition and made fully available for use by residents of the building before any of the dwellings hereby approved are first occupied and shall thereafter be maintained in an operable condition and made fully available for use by residents of the building in perpetuity.

 

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

 

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          Please note that the development which is 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 (www.planningportal.co.uk/info/200136/policy_and_legislation/70/community_infrastructure_levy) 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          Essex & Suffolk Water are the enforcement agents for The Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 within our area of supply, on behalf of the Department for the Environment, Food & Rural Affairs. We understand that a planning application has been made for the above premises which are to be notified under Regulation 5 of the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999.

 

4          The applicant is reminded that this permission does not bestow compliance with the Licensing Act 2003. Applicants should contact the Council's Licensing Team for more advice on 01702 21500

 

5          The applicant is reminded that this permission does not bestow compliance with other regulatory frameworks. In particular, your attention is drawn to the statutory nuisance provisions within the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (as amended) and also to the relevant sections of the Control of Pollution Act 1974. The provisions apply to the construction phase and not solely to the operation of the completed development. Contact 01702 215005 for more information.

 

6          The developer should also consider control measures detailed in Best Practice Guidance "The control of dust and emissions from construction and demolition". http://www.london.gov.uk/thelondonplan/guides/bpg/bpg_04.jsp

 

7          The applicant is reminded that this permission does not bestow compliance with the Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013 or any other provision so enacted, such as those located within the Food Safety Act 1990. Applicants should contact the Council's Environmental Health Officer for more advice on 01702 215005.

 

8          For further guidance on the control of odour and noise from ventilation systems you are advised to have regard to - Guidance on the Control of Odour and Noise from Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Systems published by DEFRA. This can be downloaded free from www.DEFRA.Gov.UK

 

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

 

(c)        In the event that the planning obligations or other means of securing the financial contribution referred to in part (a) above have not been completed by 14 April 2021 or an extension of this time as may be agreed, the Interim Director of Planning or Group Manager Planning & Building Control be authorised to refuse planning permission for the application on the grounds that the development would not provide adequate mitigation for the potential disturbance to European designated site, would not provide adequate levels of affordable housing, would not provide any secondary education contributions to mitigate the development contrary to National and Local planning policy.

 

 

 

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