Proposal: Erect single storey extension linking the infant and junior schools and erect an enclosure to the existing outdoor pool area

Applicant: Bournes Green Junior School

Agent: Mr Nick Kenney of The Draughtsman Architectural Ltd.

Ms L Kulahcigil, a local resident, spoke as an objector to the application. Mr Stickley responded on behalf of the applicant.

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 shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans:

BG/NAK/01 Rev D; BG/NAK/02 Rev D; BG/NAK/03 Rev D; BG/NAK/04 Rev D; BG/NAK/05 Rev D

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

03 All new work to the outside of the development hereby approved must match existing the original building in terms of the choice of materials 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 development 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 advice in the National Design Guide (Rev 2021) and the Southend-on-Sea Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

04 The windows in the west flank elevation of the pool enclosure hereby approved shall only be glazed in obscure glass (the glass to be obscure to at least Level 4 on the Pilkington Levels of Privacy, or equivalent) and be permanently fixed shut, except for any top hung fan light which shall be a minimum of 1.7 metres above internal finished floor level of the room served by that window. In the case of multiple or double-glazed units at least one layer of glass in the relevant units shall be glazed in obscure glass to at least Level 4. The windows shall be retained as such 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 and DM3 of the Development Management Document (2015).

05 Prior to first operation of the development hereby approved, a noise impact assessment and sound insulation scheme to control the emission of sound from the pool enclosure and newly located pump room, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme shall consider the need for extract ventilation and maintaining thermal comfort. Noise from any plant and equipment used to provide this shall be limited to 10 dB (A) below the background noise level measured and expressed as a LA90,15minutes at the boundary of the nearest residential property. The agreed scheme shall be implemented at the site prior to first use of the development and operated and maintained for its lifetime in full accordance with the agreed scheme thereafter.

Reason: In order to protect the amenities of surrounding occupiers in accordance with Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007) and Policies DM1 and DM3 of the Development Management Document (2015).

06 Before any external lighting is installed in association with the development hereby permitted, details of its location, design and specification shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The lighting shall be installed and operated solely in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: In the interests of the amenities of the area and nearby residents, in accordance with Policies DM1 and DM3 of the Development Management

Document (2015) and Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007).

07 Hours of works associated with this permission shall only 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 residential amenity 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 advice in the Southend-on-Sea Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

08 No externally mounted plant or equipment shall be installed on the development hereby approved until and unless details of its location, design and specification have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Such plant or equipment shall be installed, operated and maintained for the lifetime of the development solely in accordance with the agreed details.

Reason: In the interests of the amenities of the area and nearby residents, in accordance with Policies DM1 and DM3 of the Development Management Document (2015) and Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007).

09 Prior to first use of the development hereby approved the laurel hedging indicated in the submitted plan BG/NAK/03 Rev D between the development and the site’s western boundary shall be undertaken at the site in accordance with details of species, planting density and height which shall previously have been submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority under the provisions of this condition.

Reason: In the interests of the amenities of the area and nearby residents, in accordance with Policies DM1 and DM3 of the Development Management Document (2015) and Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007).

Within the first available planting season (October to March inclusive) following the first use of the development hereby approved, the soft landscaping as shown in the submitted plan BG/NAK/03 Rev D between the newly formed parking area and Ladram Road shall be undertaken at the site in accordance with details of species, planting density and height, which shall previously have been submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority under the provisions of this condition. In addition, a tree replacement scheme shall be undertaken at the site to achieve the planting of at least 2 new trees for every 1 removed tree, with details of species, planting density and height to have been submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority under the provisions of this condition. The trees to be planted must be ‘semi-mature’ as defined by the British Standards Institution and Horticultural Trades Association.

Reason: In the interests of the amenities of the area and nearby residents, in accordance with Policies DM1 and DM3 of the Development Management Document (2015) and Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007).

11 The new car parking arrangement shown on approved plan BG/NAK/03 Rev D shall be provided and made available for use at the site prior to the first use of the development hereby approved. The car parking shall thereafter be permanently retained for the parking of vehicles belonging to on-site staff.

Reason: To ensure that satisfactory car parking is provided in the interests of highway safety, in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2021), Core Strategy (2007) policy CP3 and Development Management Document (2015) policy DM15.

12 The development shall be carried out on site solely in accordance with the recommendations and Tree Protection measures outlined in the ‘Tree Survey and Arboricultural Impact Assessment Revision A (ref. UTC-0770-AIA) by Underhill Tree Consultancy.’

Reason:  To safeguard the character and appearance of the surrounding area in accordance with policies DM1 and DM3 of the Development Management Document (2015) and Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007).

13 Prior to installation of any associated drainage infrastructure, details of the following shall first have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority:

a) Information to show how the new structure will be drained, demonstrating how these follow SuDS principles

b) A drainage plan be provided showing all pipe routings, sizes, manholes and connections into existing drainage systems, along with size and location of any SuDS and/or attenuation features

c) Where applicable, an agreement in principle from Anglian Water to make a new drainage connection, including confirmation of the maximum flow rate this connection will discharge at

d) Details of how much existing permeable area will now be impermeable due to the new structure

e) Details of the greenfield runoff rate for the site with calculations showing how this has been reached.

f) Details of how flood risk will be minimised during the construction phase.

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

14 Prior to first occupation and first use of the development hereby approved, a Sustainable Travel Plan including a comprehensive survey of users, targets to reduce car journeys to and from the site, identifying sustainable transport modes including cycling and modes of public transport and measures to reduce car usage shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the local planning authority. The approved Sustainable Travel Plan shall be fully implemented prior to first use of the development hereby approved and the approved development shall be operated in line with that plan thereafter. For the first three years at the end of each calendar year a document setting out the monitoring of the effectiveness of the Sustainable Travel Plan and setting out any proposed changes to the Plan to overcome any identified issues and timescales for doing so must be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The agreed adjustments shall be implemented in accordance with the agreed conclusions and recommendations.

Reason: In the interests of sustainability, accessibility, highways efficiency and safety, residential amenity and general environmental quality in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2021), Core Strategy (2007) Policies KP2, CP3 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) Policy DM15, and 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.

Informatives

01 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).

02 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.

03 The Parks dept. F.A.O Jackie Gilbert (jackiegilbert@southend.gov.uk) must be advised when the project begins and prior to the installation of the no-dig construction path.