Proposal: Partial demolition of the hotel and the erection of three storey

extensions to the east, fronting Walton Road and to the west fronting Clieveden Road, reconfiguration of the main hotel elevation fronting Thorpe Esplanade, reconfiguration of the car park to provide 60 parking spaces, increase in floorspace from 3,140sqm to 5,708sqm, increase in hotel rooms from 62 to 67, creation of a part basement, provision of 44 cycle parking spaces, and hard and soft landscaping

Applicant: Regis Entertainment Limited

Agent: Jon Murch of DaviesMurch

 

Mr Garlick, a local resident, spoke as an objector to the application.  Mr Murch, the applicants’ agent, responded.

 

Resolved:-

 

(a) That the Council enter into a Planning Obligation by Deed of Agreement under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to secure the following:

 

Highways contribution - £1,500.00 per year for 5 years from first occupation for monitoring of the travel plan.

 

(b) That the Executive Director (Growth and Housing), Director of Planning or Head of Planning and Building Control be DELEGATED to GRANT PLANNING PERMISSION subject to the completion of the section 106 agreement referred to above and subject to the conditions set out below:

 

General Conditions

 

01 The development hereby permitted shall begin no later than three years beginning with the date of this permission.

 

Reason: Required to be imposed pursuant to Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

 

02 The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans: WP-0753-A-0000-P-00 Rev A; WP-0753-A-0001-P-00 Rev A; WP-0753-A-0003-P-00 Rev A; WP-0753-A-0004-P-01 Rev A; WP-0753-A-0005-P-02 Rev A; WP-0753-A-0006-P-03 Rev A; WP-0753-A-0020-E-XX Rev A; WP-0753-A-0021-E-XX Rev A; WP-0753-A-0022-E-XX Rev A; WP-0753-A-0030-S-XX Rev A; WP-0753-A-0099-P-B1 Rev A; WP-0753-A-0100-P-00 Rev A; WP-0753-A-0101-P-01 Rev A; WP-0753-A-0102-P-02 Rev A; WP-0753-A-0103-P-03 Rev A; WP-0753-A-0200-E-XX Rev A; WP-0753-A-0201-E-XX Rev A; WP-0753-A-0300-S-XX Rev A; WP-0753-A-0301-S-PR Rev A; WP-0753-A-0202-E-XX Rev A; WP-0753-A-0203-E-XX Rev A; WP-0753-A-0204-E-XX Rev A; WP-0753-A-0205-E-XX Rev A; WP-0753-A-0206-E-XX Rev A; WP-0753-A-0207-E-XX Rev A; Existing Room Count Markup.

 

Reason: To ensure the development is carried out in accordance with the development plan.

 

03 The development hereby approved shall only be used as a hotel within Use Class C1 with ancillary or incidental facilities as shown on the approved plans and shall not be used for any other purposes including any other purposes within that use class in the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended) nor any change of use permitted under the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) or in any provision equivalent to that Class in any statutory instruments revoking or re-enacting these Orders.

 

Reason: To determine the scope of the permission in the interest of amenity and the character and functionality of the area in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2021), Policies KP2 and CP1 of the Core Strategy (2007) and Policies DM10, DM11 and DM12 of the Development Management Document (2015).

 

Design and visual impact

 

04 Notwithstanding the details shown on the plans submitted and otherwise hereby approved, no construction works except demolition and construction up to ground floor slab level shall take place until samples of the materials to be used in the construction of the external elevations of the building hereby permitted, including balconies, balustrades, screening and fenestration, as well as details of entrances, joins between old and new sections of the building, joins between roof profiles, balconies, eaves/framing, ground floor treatment including any areas of obscure glazing or external solar shading, any elements of decorative detailing, signage, external lighting, landscaping, renewables and plant/equipment including any screening/enclosure, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority under the terms of this condition. The development shall be carried out solely in full accordance with the approved details before it is first occupied.

 

Reason: In the interest of visual amenity of the area in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2021), Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007), Policies DM1, DM3 and DM4 of the Development Management Document (2015) and the advice contained within the National Design Guide (2021) and the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

 

05 Within the first available planting season (October to March inclusive) following the first use of the development hereby approved, a soft landscaping scheme shall be implemented and completed in full accordance with details that have previously been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority under the provisions of this condition. The soft landscaping scheme shall follow the general principles shown within the approved plans and shall include measures to enhance the biodiversity on site, details of the species to be planted, the treatment of the ground before planting and maintenance details.

 

Within a period of five years from the completion of the development hereby approved, or from the date of the planting of any tree or any tree planted in its replacement, if any tree existing or planted as part of the approved landscaping scheme is removed, uprooted, destroyed, dies, or becomes, in the opinion of the local planning authority, seriously damaged or defective, another tree of the same species and size as that of the original tree shall be planted in the same place or in accordance with alternative tree replacement details approved under the scope of this planning condition.

 

Reason: Reason: In the interest of visual amenity of the area in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2021), Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007), Policies DM1, DM3 and DM4 of the Development Management Document (2015) and the advice contained within the National Design Guide (2021) and the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

 

06 The use of the development hereby approved shall not commence until a hard landscaping scheme has been carried out and implemented solely in full accordance with details which have previously been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority under the terms of this condition. The hard landscaping scheme shall follow the general principles shown on the approved plans and shall include details and, where practicable, samples of materials to be used on hardsurfacing and boundary treatment of the site, including boundaries within the site.

 

Reason: In the interest of visual amenity of the area in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2021), Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007), Policies DM1, DM3 and DM4 of the Development Management Document (2015) and the advice contained within the National Design Guide (2021) and the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

 

07 The substation hereby approved shall be constructed solely in accordance with the details contained in the approved plan WP-0753-A-0210-E Rev A or alternative details which have previously been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority under the provisions of this condition.

 

Reason: In the interest of visual amenity of the area in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2021), Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007), Policies DM1, DM3 and DM4 of the Development Management Document (2015) and the advice contained within the National Design Guide (2021) and the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

 

08Prior to the first use of the development hereby approved, a signage strategy shall be implemented in full accordance with details which have previously been submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority under the provisions of this condition.

 

Reason: In the interest of visual amenity of the area in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2021), Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007), Policies DM1, DM3 and DM4 of the Development Management Document (2015) and the advice contained within the National Design Guide (2021) and the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

 

Residential amenity

 

09 No development shall take place, including any works of demolition or excavation, unless and until a Construction Management Plan and Strategy to include a Dust Mitigation Strategy has been submitted to, and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority under the provisions of this condition. The approved Construction Management Plan and Strategy shall be adhered to in full throughout the construction period and shall provide, amongst other things, for:

 

a) the parking of vehicles of site operatives and visitors

b) loading and unloading of plant and materials

c) storage of plant and materials used in constructing the development

d) the erection and maintenance of security hoarding

e) measures to control the emission of dust and dirt during construction

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

g) a dust management plan to include mitigation and boundary particulate monitoring during demolition and construction.

h) details of the duration and location of any noisy activities and the measures to be implemented to minimise noise impacts.

 

Reason: This pre-commencement condition is required in the interest of the residential amenity of nearby occupiers in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2021), Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007), Policies DM1, DM3 and DM4 of the Development Management Document (2015) and the advice contained within the National Design Guide (2021) and the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

 

10 Construction works associated with the approved development on site shall only be undertaken between 7:30 am to 6 pm on weekdays, between 8 am and 1 pm on Saturdays and not at any time on Sundays and Bank and Public Holidays.

 

Reason: In the interest of the residential amenity of nearby occupiers in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2021), Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007), Policies DM1, DM3 and DM4 of the Development Management Document (2015) and the advice contained within the National Design Guide (2021) and the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

 

11 No dust or fume extraction or filtration equipment or air conditioning, ventilation, or refrigeration equipment shall be installed on the building hereby approved unless and until details of its design, siting, discharge points, predicted acoustic performance and details of any noise and odour mitigation measures to be used have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority under the provisions of this condition. The equipment shall be installed only in accordance with the approved details and shall be maintained in good working order thereafter.

 

Reason: In the interest of the residential amenity of nearby occupiers in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2021), Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007), Policies DM1, DM3 and DM4 of the Development Management Document (2015) and the advice contained within the National Design Guide (2021) and the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

 

12 No external lighting shall be installed on site unless in accordance with the details of a scheme which has previously been submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority under the provisions of this condition. Details to be submitted for approval shall include design, siting, direction and screening of the light sources on site. All lighting shall be retained on site in accordance with the approved scheme for the lifetime of the development.

 

Reason: In the interest of the residential amenity of nearby occupiers in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2021), Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007), Policies DM1, DM3 and DM4 of the Development Management Document (2015) and the advice contained within the National Design Guide (2021) and the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

 

13 The premises of the hotel hereby approved shall not be open to non-residents outside the hours of 07:00 am to 11:00 pm on any day.

 

Reason: In the interest of the residential amenity of nearby occupiers in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2021), Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007), Policies DM1, DM3 and DM4 of the Development Management Document (2015) and the advice contained within the National Design Guide (2021) and the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

 

14 Deliveries to and collections (including refuse and recycling collections) from the premises hereby approved shall not take place outside the hours of 7:30 am to 6 pm on weekdays, between 8 am and 1 pm on Saturdays and not at any time on Sundays and Bank or Public Holidays.

 

Reason: In the interest of the residential amenity of nearby occupiers in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2021), Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007), Policies DM1, DM3 and DM4 of the Development Management Document (2015) and the advice contained within the National Design Guide (2021) and the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

 

15 Notwithstanding the details shown on the documents submitted and otherwise hereby approved, with reference to British Standard 7445:2003, the noise rating level arising from activities associated with the use hereby approved (including amplified music and human voices) shall be at least 10dB(A) below the background noise level as measured at 1m from the facades of the neighbouring noise sensitive premises.

 

Reason: In the interest of the residential amenity of nearby occupiers in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2021), Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007), Policies DM1, DM3 and DM4 of the Development Management Document (2015) and the advice contained within the National Design Guide (2021) and the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

 

16 Notwithstanding the information submitted and otherwise hereby approved, the proposed substation shall not be constructed unless and until full details of the acoustic insulation of this building have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority under the provisions of this condition. The substation shall be constructed in full accordance with the approved details prior to its first use and shall be retained as such thereafter for the lifetime of the development.

 

Reason: In the interest of the residential amenity of nearby occupiers in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2021), Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007), Policies DM1, DM3 and DM4 of the Development Management Document (2015) and the advice contained within the National Design Guide (2021) and the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

 

Highways

 

17 The development hereby approved shall not be first used unless and until the access improvement works, the sixty (60) on site car parking spaces, including two (2) spaces for disabled users and forty-four (44) cycle parking spaces shown on the approved plans and traffic management signage and pedestrian access improvements, the details of which have previously submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority under the provisions of this condition, have been fully implemented at the site solely in accordance with the approved details. The car and cycle parking spaces, the access arrangements, traffic management signage and pedestrian access improvements shall be permanently maintained thereafter.

 

Reason: To ensure that acceptable access arrangements and adequate car and cycle parking is provided and retained to serve the development in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2021), Policies KP2 and CP3 of the Core Strategy (2007) and Policies DM3 and DM15 of the Development Management Document (2015).

 

18 Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved at least twelve (12) car parking spaces shall have an active electric charging point provided, capable of charging vehicles from the outset, and the remaining forty-eight (48) car parking spaces shall be future proofed with passive electric vehicle charging point provision, with measures such as, but not exclusively, four-way duct and drawpits to all service bays, so that electric charging points can be installed when demand requires.

 

Reason: In the interests of providing sustainable transport choices in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2021), Policies KP2 and CP3 of the Core Strategy (2007), Policies DM3 and DM15 of the Development Management Document (2015) and the advice contained within the Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure for New Development Supplementary Planning Document (2021).

 

19 The development herby approved shall not be brought into first use unless and until a Detailed Travel Plan to promote sustainable travel for journeys associated with the proposed development, which shall include, among other requirements, details of parking packs, booking arrangements to be offered to customers, details of parking areas for staff, a communication strategy, which shall include the provision of individual travel packs to engage with customers and employees in order to encourage them to use public transport to access the hotel and timescales for implementation, monitoring and review arrangements for the Detailed Travel Plan, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority under the provisions of this condition. The Detailed Travel Plan shall be implemented and reviewed in full accordance with the terms set out in the approved details.

 

Reason: In the interests of providing sustainable transport choices in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2021), Policies KP2 and CP3 of the Core Strategy (2007) and Policies DM3 and DM15 of the Development Management Document (2015).

 

20 The development hereby approved shall not be brought into first use unless and until a detailed Car Parking Management Plan to promote sustainable use of the available car parking spaces associated with the proposed development, which shall include, among other requirements, details of the operation of the car parking facilities e.g. timed use of parking by different users, management and enforcement, and consideration to the Safer Parking Award, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority under the provisions of this condition. The detailed Car Parking Management Plan shall be implemented from the first use of the development and operated for the lifetime of the approved development in accordance with the terms set out in the approved details.

 

Reason: In the interests of providing sustainable car parking in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2021), Policies KP2 and CP3 of the Core Strategy (2007) and Policies DM3 and DM15 of the Development Management Document (2015).

 

Waste management

 

21 Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved the refuse area shown on the approved plans shall be provided and operated in full accordance with the principles contained within a refuse management strategy, which has previously been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority under the provisions of this condition, in perpetuity for the lifetime of the development.

 

Reason: To ensure that the development is satisfactorily serviced and that refuse and recycling facilities are provided in the interests of highway safety and visual amenity and to protect the character of the surrounding area, 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) and the advice contained within the National Design Guide (2021), the Design and Townscape Guide (2009) and Waste Storage, Collection and Management Guide for New Developments (2019).

 

Energy and water sustainability

 

22 The development hereby approved shall not be first used unless and until a final Certificate has been issued certifying that a BREEAM (or any such equivalent national measure of sustainable building which replaces that scheme) rating “Very Good” has been achieved for the development and a copy of this certification has been submitted to the Local Planning Authority.

 

Reason: In the interests of providing a sustainable development, in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2021), Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007) and Policy DM2 of the Development Management Document (2015).

 

23 Prior to occupation of the development hereby approved the energy efficiency and other sustainability measures to benefit the scheme, including the provision of at least 10% of the energy needs of the development hereby approved being provided from onsite renewable sources, shall be implemented on site in accordance with the agreed details contained within in the submitted Energy and Sustainability Statement August 2021.

 

Reason: To minimise the environmental impact of the development through efficient use of resources and better use of sustainable and renewable resources in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2021), Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007) and Policy DM2 of the Development Management Document (2015).

 

Flooding and water drainage

 

24 No construction works other than demolition and excavation works shall take place on site unless and until detailed designs of a surface water drainage scheme incorporating the following measures has been submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority in consultation with the Lead Local Flood Authority under the provisions of this condition. The approved scheme shall be implemented prior to the first occupation of the development and be maintained in good working order in accordance with the maintenance plan for the lifetime of the development. The scheme shall address the following matters:

 

1) A final version of the Surface Water Management Strategy document shall be submitted.

2) The applicant should consider that although a full infiltration method of discharge may not be feasible, a partial infiltration method may be. Soakaway testing may be required if a partial infiltration system is proposed. Where partial or total infiltration is proposed, consideration should be given to ground stability and deterioration in groundwater quality.

3) The applicant should confirm that the proposed permeable pavement will be implemented. The applicant should consider the use of appropriate systems as green roofs, rainwater harvesting, rain gardens and trees to manage and re-use surface water from roof and impervious hardstanding areas. If these systems are not used, appropriate justification is required.

4) The applicant should provide a Catchment Plan. This should include any permeable and impermeable areas draining into the system.

5) The applicant should provide a Detailed Drainage Plan which should show the proposed point of connection and flow control chamber. Evidence should be provided for the acceptance from Anglian Water and the proposed construction details for the connection into the sewer.

6) The application should include graphical information such as plans to show the blockage, conveyance and exceedance routes.

7) A more detailed calculation of the available storage volume in the permeable pavement should be provided, by considering site gradients, permeable/impermeable ratios, sub-base depths, access points for SuDS and incoming/outgoing pipework of the different sections of the pavement.

8) The applicant should provide method statements or other evidence for the management of any health and safety risks related to the drainage/SuDS

9) Where applicable, the applicant should present a process for information delivery and community engagement to relevant stakeholders. This may not be applicable, but the applicant should confirm.

10) Where applicable, the applicant should provide any economic valuation costs to demonstrate long-term viability.

11) The details of the management agent responsible for maintenance should be provided. The maintenance schedule provided by the applicant should consider the requirements of permeable pavement in CIRIA’s SuDS Manual.

12) The applicant should provide proposals for foul drainage.

13) The applicant should be reminded that the permeable pavement must be designed to preserve their structural integrity under any anticipated loading conditions as per S10 (Non-statutory technical standards for SuDS, DEFRA, 2015).

 

Reason: To ensure the approved development does not increase flood risk elsewhere in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2021) and Policies KP1 and KP2 of the Core Strategy (2007).

 

Additional conditions required by the Committee

 

25 No plant or machinery associated with the approved use shall be installed or operated on the site unless and until details of its design, siting, discharge points, predicted acoustic performance and details of any noise, vibration and odour mitigation measures to be used have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority under the provisions of this condition. The plant shall be installed only in accordance with the approved details and shall be maintained in good working order thereafter.

 

Reason: In the interest of the residential amenity of nearby occupiers in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2021), Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007), Policies DM1, DM3 and DM4 of the Development Management Document (2015) and the advice contained within the National Design Guide (2021) and the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

 

26 The development hereby approved (the new side wings) shall not be used unless and until a noise management plan has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority under the provisions of this condition. The noise management plan shall relate to the operation of the extended premises as a whole and the premises shall be managed from its first use solely in accordance with the approved noise management plan and thereafter for the lifetime of the development.

 

Reason: In the interest of the residential amenity of nearby occupiers in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2021), Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007), Policies DM1, DM3 and DM4 of the Development Management Document (2015) and the advice contained within the National Design Guide (2021) and the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

 

27 The development hereby approved (the new side wings) shall not be used unless and until a service and delivery management plan has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority under the provisions of this condition. The service and delivery management plan shall relate to the operation of the extended premises as a whole and include details in relation to matters such as, but not limited to, management of waste storage and collection, delivery and collection of goods, management of third party service providers attending the site as part of the normal operation of the premises. The service and delivery management plan shall be implemented in full from the first use of the development hereby approved and adhered to at all times thereafter in perpetuity.

 

Reason: In the interest of the residential amenity of nearby occupiers in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2021), Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007), Policies DM1, DM3 and DM4 of the Development Management Document (2015) and the advice contained within the National Design Guide (2021) and the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

 

Positive and Proactive Statement

 

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.

 

(c) In the event that the planning obligation referred to in part (a) above has not been completed before 12th January 2022 or an extension of this time as may be agreed by the Director of Planning or Head of Planning and Building Control, authority is delegated to the Executive Director (Growth and Housing), Director of Planning or Head of Planning and Building Control to refuse planning permission for the application on grounds that the development will not secure the necessary contributions for the Travel Plan monitoring. As such, the proposal would be contrary to National and Local Planning Policy.

 

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. The granting of this permission does not negate the need for Highways Consent for the permanent vehicular crossing and there is no guarantee that you will automatically be granted Highways Consent for this. Applications for permanent vehicular crossings made under Planning Legislation consider a broader range of criteria in comparison to applications made under Highway’s legislation. They are separate regimes and different requirements apply to each.

 

4. Notification of intention to connect to the public sewer under S106 of the Water Industry Act Approval and consent will be required by Anglian Water, under the Water Industry Act 1991. Contact Development Services Team 0345 606 6087.

 

5. Notification of intention to connect to the public sewer under S106 of the Water Industry Act Approval and consent will be required by Anglian Water, under the Water Industry Act 1991. Contact Development Services Team 0345 606 6087.

 

6. Protection of existing assets - A public sewer is shown on record plans within the land identified for the proposed development. It appears that development proposals will affect existing public sewers. It is recommended that the applicant contacts Anglian Water Development Services Team for further advice on this matter. Building over existing public sewers will not be permitted (without agreement) from Anglian Water.

 

7. Building near to a public sewer - No building will be permitted within the statutory easement width of 3 metres from the pipeline without agreement from Anglian Water. Please contact Development Services Team on 0345 606 6087.

 

8. The developer should note that the site drainage details submitted have not been approved for the purposes of adoption. If the developer wishes to have the sewers included in a sewer adoption agreement with Anglian Water (under Sections 104 of the Water Industry Act 1991), they should contact our Development Services Team on 0345 606 6087 at the earliest opportunity. Sewers intended for adoption should be designed and constructed in accordance with Sewers for Adoption guide for developers, as supplemented by Anglian Water’s requirements.

 

9. Please note that the apparatus that has been identified as being in the vicinity of your proposed works is: Low or Medium pressure (below 2 bar) gas pipes and associated equipment. (As a result, it is highly likely that there are gas services and associated apparatus in the vicinity).

 

10. You are reminded that there is clear evidence that the installation of Automatic Water Suppression Systems (AWSS) can be effective in the rapid suppression of fires. Essex County Fire & Rescue Service (ECFRS) therefore uses every occasion to urge building owners and developers to consider the installation of AWSS. ECFRS are ideally placed to promote a better understanding of how fire protection measures can reduce the risk to life, business continuity and limit the impact of fire on the environment and to the local economy. Even where not required under Building Regulations guidance, ECFRS would strongly recommend a risk-based approach to the inclusion of AWSS, which can substantially reduce the risk to life and of property loss. We also encourage developers to use them to allow design freedoms, where it can be demonstrated that there is an equivalent level of safety and that the functional requirements of the Regulations are met.