Proposal: Erect detached dwellinghouse with associated amenity space and parking (Amended Proposal)

Applicant: Mr Shane Henstock

Agent: Mr Anthony Maskell

Resolved:-

That planning permission be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

01 The development hereby permitted shall begin no later than three years of 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: Jan021-001 Amendment ‘B’- Existing & Proposed Site Plan; Block Plan Sketch C, Jan020-017; Existing & Proposed Elevations; Sketch D; Roof Plan

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

03 Notwithstanding the information submitted with the application, no development above ground floor slab level shall take place until full details and samples of the materials to be used on all the external elevations of the dwelling hereby approved 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.

Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of the surrounding area in accordance with Policy DM1 of the Development Management Document (2015) and Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007).

04 No development above ground 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.)  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 and tree protections measures are implemented pursuant to Policy DM1 of the Development Management Document (2015) and Policy CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007)

05 A scheme detailing how at least 10% of the total energy needs of the development will be supplied using on site renewable sources shall 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 and in accordance with the agreed details.

Reason: In the interests of providing sustainable development in accordance with Policy KP2 of the Core Strategy (2007), Development Management Document (2015) Policy KP2 and the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

06 Prior to occupation of the development hereby approved 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 installed in the development hereby approved and be retained in perpetuity thereafter.

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 Councils Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

07 The development hereby approved shall be carried out in a manner to ensure that the dwelling complies with Building Regulation part M4(2) ‘accessible and adaptable dwellings’ before it is brought into use and first occupied. 

Reason: To ensure the residential unit hereby approved provide high quality and flexible internal layouts to meet the changing needs of residents in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework, Core Strategy (2007) Policy KP2, Development Management Document (2015) Policy DM2 and Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

08 Notwithstanding demolition works, construction of the development hereby permitted shall not commence until details of surface water attenuation for the site, based on Sustainable Urban Drainage principles, have been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details before it is occupied.

Reason: In order to ensure a satisfactory standard of sustainable drainage and to prevent environmental and amenity problems arising from flooding in accordance with Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007) and policy DM2 of the Development Management Document (2015).

09 Hours of works associated with this consent shall be 8am - 6pm Monday to Friday, 8am - 1pm Saturday. No works shall be carried out on Sundays or Bank or Public Holidays.

Reason: In the interests of the residential amenity of the adjoining residents and to ensure that the development complies with the National Planning Policy Framework (2021), Core Strategy (2007) Policies KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) Policies DM1 and DM3 and The Design and Townscape Guide (2009). 

10 Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) Order 2015, or any order revising or re-enacting that Order with or without modification, no development shall be carried out on the new dwellinghouse within Schedule 2, Part 1, Classes A, AA, B, D, E or F of that Order without the receipt of express planning permission.

Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of the area and in the interest of the residential amenity of the adjoining residents in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2021), Core Strategy (2007) Policies KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) Policies DM1 and DM3 and Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

11 The car parking spaces to the existing and proposed dwellings shown on approved plan Jan021-001 Amendment ‘B’ shall be provided and made available for use at the site prior to the first occupation of the dwelling hereby approved. The car parking spaces shall thereafter be permanently retained only for the parking of vehicles of the occupiers and visitors to the new dwelling and No.4 Stonehill Road.

Reason: To ensure that satisfactory off-street car parking is provided in the interests of residential amenity and highways efficiency and safety, in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2021), Core Strategy (2007) Policy KP2, Development Management Document (2015) Policy DM15 and the Southend Design and Townscape Guide (2009). 

12 Notwithstanding the information submitted with this application, prior to the first occupation of the dwelling hereby approved, full details (including elevations) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority identifying the provision of refuse and recycling storage and covered and secure cycle parking for the approved development at the site.  The approved refuse and recycling store and covered and secure cycle store shall be provided in full and made available for use by the occupants of the dwellings prior to the first occupation of the dwelling hereby approved and be retained as such in perpetuity.

Reason:  To ensure the provision of adequate cycle, refuse and recycling storage in accordance with Policies DM3, DM8 and DM15 of Development Management Document (2015).

13 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, 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

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

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

Reason: In the interest of the residential amenity of nearby occupiers and the highway safety in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2021), Policies KP2, CP3 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007), Policies DM1, DM3 and DM15 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:

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 Please note that you are required to apply to the Highways Authority for consent to have a vehicular crossover installed onto Stonehill Road.

03 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.

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.