Agenda item
20/01589/FUL - Adalah Residential Rest Home, 20 Cliff Road (Chalkwell Ward)
Minutes:
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 Design and Townscape Guide (2009).
06 Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved, full details of 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 (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).
07 Prior to the first occupation of the dwellings hereby approved, full details of both hard and soft landscape works 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).
08 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).
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 prior to occupation of the development hereby approved 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) and Development Management Document (2015) Policy DM2.
10 Prior to the occupation of the development hereby approved the car parking spaces shall be provided and made available for use in accordance with the details shown on approved plan 1729 03A 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).
11 Notwithstanding the details shown on the plans submitted, the external terraces shall not be used unless and until full details of privacy screens and balustrades have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The screens shall be provided in accordance with the approved details prior to first use of the terraces of the development hereby permitted and shall thereafter be retained in perpetuity in that form.
Reason: To protect the privacy and environment of people in neighbouring residential properties, 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 advice contained within 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.
Informative
01. Please note that the development the subject of this application is liable for a charge under the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010 (as amended). A Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Liability Notice will be issued as soon as practicable following this decision notice. This contains details including the chargeable amount, when this is payable and when and how exemption or relief on the charge can be sought. You are advised that a CIL Commencement Notice (CIL Form 6) must be received by the Council at least one day before commencement of development. Receipt of this notice will be acknowledged by the Council. Please ensure that you have received both a CIL Liability Notice and acknowledgement of your CIL Commencement Notice before development is commenced. Most claims for CIL relief or exemption must be sought from and approved by the Council prior to commencement of the development. Charges and surcharges may apply, and exemption or relief could be withdrawn if you fail to meet statutory requirements relating to CIL. Further details on CIL matters can be found on the Council's website at www.southend.gov.uk/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. 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.
Supporting documents:
- Report, item 963. PDF 972 KB
- 1729 01 Rev A Existing layout, floor, roof & site plans, item 963. PDF 426 KB
- 1729 02 Existing Elevations, item 963. PDF 311 KB
- 1729 03 Rev A Proposed Layout, floor, roof & site plans, item 963. PDF 585 KB
- 1729 04 Proposed Elevations, item 963. PDF 324 KB
- Photographs, item 963. PDF 4 MB