Proposal: Convert existing residential home (Class C2) into 9no. self-contained residential units (Class C3) with associated parking

Applicant: Mr Ken Kandola

Agent: Mr Gary Cumberland of Form Architecture Ltd.

Resolved:-

That planning permission be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

General Conditions

01 The development hereby permitted shall begin no 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: 1838/01A; 1838/02A; 1838/03A; 1838/04A

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

Design and character related conditions

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 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 (2021), Core Strategy (2007) Policies KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) Policy DM1, and the advice in the National Design Guide (Rev 2021) and the Southend-on-Sea Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

04 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 including the separation of the ground floor private amenity areas to suitably prevent overlooking;

ii. car parking layouts;

iii. details of soft landscaping to prevent overlooking into ground floor areas from use of the parking spaces;

iv. other vehicle and pedestrian access and circulation areas;

v. hard surfacing materials;

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

vii. 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).

Energy and water sustainability

05 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.

06 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).

Highways and bin storage

07 Prior to the first occupation of the residential units hereby approved, no less than six car parking spaces shall be provided and made available for use on site by occupiers of the new flats as shown on drawing no. 1838/03A. All of the resident parking spaces shall be fitted with an active electric vehicle charging point prior to first occupation of the flats. The car parking spaces shall be retained solely for use by occupiers and visitors to the approved development in perpetuity.

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), Policy DM15 of the Development Management Document (2015) and the Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) for New Development Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) (2021)

08 Notwithstanding the details submitted and otherwise hereby approved full details (including elevations) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority under the provisions of this condition identifying the provision of refuse and recycling storage in line with the Waste Storage, Collection and Management Guide for New Developments (2019) and at least one covered and secure cycle parking per residential unit for the approved development at the site before the development is occupied.

The approved refuse and recycling store and covered and secure cycle store facilities shall be provided in full and made available for use by the residential occupants of the dwelling prior to the first occupation of the residential units hereby approved and shall be retained as such in perpetuity.

Reason: In the interests of residential amenity for future occupants, to ensure the provision of adequate refuse storage and cycle parking and in the interests of visual amenity as set out in the National Planning Policy Framework (2021), Core Strategy (2007) policies KP2 and CP4 and Policies DM1, DM8 and DM15 of the Development Management Document (2015) and the guidance within the Southend-on-Sea Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

Protection of neighbouring occupiers’ residential amenity

09 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).

Informatives

1. 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.

2. You should be aware that in cases where damage occurs during construction works to the highway in implementing this permission that Council will 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 city.

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.