Agenda item

22/00002/FUL - 172 - 174 London Road, Southend-on-Sea (Milton Ward)

Minutes:

Proposal: Change of use of existing building from retail (Class E) to dwellings (Class C3), erect two storey rear/side extensions with balconies to first floor rear, install dormer to rear and roof terrace, form 5no. self-contained flats with associated amenity space, cycle and refuse storage (Amended Proposal)

Applicant: Mr Martin Saunders

Agent: Mr Jonathan McDermott of Town Planning Experts

 

Mr Moore, a local resident, spoke as an objector to the application.

 

Resolved:-

 

That planning permission be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

 

01. The development hereby permitted shall be begun not later than 3 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: 695-400; 695-401; 695-402; 695-403 Rev 03; 695-404 Rev 03

 

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

 

03. Before the development hereby approved is occupied the materials used on the external surfaces of the development must match those used on the external surfaces of the existing dwelling. This applies unless differences are shown on submitted plans.

 

Reason: To safeguard character and appearance of surrounding area in accordance with Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy 2007, Policy DM1 and DM3 of the Development Management Document 2015 and the Design and Townscape Guide 2009.

 

04. Prior to occupation of the development hereby approved, details of energy efficiency and other sustainability measures, including the provision of at least 10% of the energy needs of the development hereby approved being provided from renewable sources, shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority and the development shall be carried only in accordance with the agreed details.

 

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), Core Strategy (2007) policies KP2 and CP4 and the guidance contained within the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

 

05. 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 (2021), Core Strategy (2007) Policy KP2, Development Management Document (2015) Policy DM2 and the Councils Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

 

06. Prior to occupation of the development hereby approved, details of secure, covered cycle and refuse storage for the flats shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The agreed details shall be implemented and made available for use before the flats are first occupied and shall be permanently retained for occupiers of the development thereafter.

 

Reason: In order to protect the character and visual amenities of the area and the environment for residents and provide sustainable modes of transport in accordance with of the Council’s Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007), Development Management Document (2015) policies DM1, DM3 and DM15.

 

07. Hours of construction 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 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).

 

08. Prior to occupation of the development hereby approved, adequately glazed windows shall have been installed for all habitable rooms in the front elevation of the development (windows to meet Specification RW 35) to mitigate Road Traffic Noise from London Road.

 

Reason: In the interest of the residential amenity of future occupiers in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2021), Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007), Policies DM1 and DM3 of the Development Management Document (2015).

 

09. 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 under the provisions of this condition. 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 and boundary treatment for the site plus internal boundaries within the site including any gates or boundary fencing;

(ii.) hard surfacing materials;

(iii.) details of the number, size and location of the trees, shrubs and plants to be retained and planted together with a planting specification

(iv.) 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 under the provisions of this condition.

 

Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and the amenities of occupiers and to ensure a satisfactory standard of landscaping are implemented pursuant to Policy DM1 of the Development Management Document (2015) and Policy CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007).

 

10. No development shall take place on site, including any works of demolition, until a Construction Method Statement (CMS) has been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority under the provisions of this condition. The approved CMS shall be adhered to throughout the construction period. The CMS 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;

vii) measures to mitigate noise impacts

 

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) and Policies DM1, DM3 and DM15 of the Development Management Document (2015).

 

11. Prior to occupation of the dwellings hereby approved, obscure glazed privacy screening (to at least Level 4 on the Pilkington scale of obscurity) shall be installed to the first-floor rear balconies in accordance with details and specifications that have previously been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority under the provisions of this condition. The privacy screens shall be retained as approved for the lifetime of the development.

 

Reason: To protect the privacy and environment of people in neighbouring residential properties, in accordance with the Core Strategy (2007) policies KP2 and CP4, the Development Management Document (2015) policies DM1 and DM3 and advice contained within the Southend 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 (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).

 

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.

 

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.

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