Proposal:  Erect first floor extension with bay window to front to form additional floor to existing dwelling, recessed balcony to front, dormers and rooflights to side elevations to form habitable accommodation in roof and alter elevations (variation of plans approved under condition 2, variation of materials under condition 3 and variation of obscure glazing requirement under condition 5 attached to permission reference no. 20/01834/FULH dated 23/12/2020)

Applicant:  Mrs McCormick

Agent:  Mr Robert Parish

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

01 The development hereby permitted shall begin no later than 23/12/2023, three years from the date planning permission 20/01834/FULH was granted.

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: 20-051-pp-02 ISS09 & 20-051-pp-03 ISS08, 20-051-pp-01 ISS02.

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 approved plans.

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) policy KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) policy DM1, and the advice contained in the Design and Townscape Guide (2009). 

04 Other than the first floor front bedroom corner wrap around window to the southern flank elevation of the application dwelling, the additional first floor windows to both flank elevations shall only be glazed in obscured glass (the glass to be obscure to at least Level 4 on the Pilkington Levels of Privacy) and fixed shut to a height not less than 1.7m above finished internal floor level except for any top hung fanlight the lowest part of which shall be not less than 1.7m above the adjacent finished internal floor level and shall be retained as such in perpetuity.

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) policy CP4, Development Management Document policy DM1

05 With the exception of a top hung clear glazed opening fanlight, the windows belonging to the two side dormers facing No.21 Mount Avenue shall only be glazed in obscured glass (the glass to be obscure to at least Level 4 on the Pilkington Levels of Privacy, or such equivalent as may be agreed in writing with the local planning authority) and fixed shut to a height not less than 1.7m above finished internal floor level and shall be retained as such in perpetuity.

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

Informatives

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.