Proposal: Demolish cricket pavilion (Application for Prior Approval for Demolition)

Applicant: Mr Stephen Harris

Agent: Mr Liam Stubbings of Davies Burton Sweetlove Ltd

Resolved:-

That PRIOR APROVAL is REQUIRED and PRIOR APPROVAL be GRANTED, subject to the following conditions:

01  The development hereby approved must be carried out within a period of 5 years from the date of this approval.

Reason: In accordance with Part B.2 (ix) (aa) of Class B, Part 11 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended).

02  The development shall only be undertaken in accordance with the following approved details: DBS 230168-01, DBS 230168-02, Proposed Method of Demolition, Demolition Notice, Photographs of Demolition Notice dated 1st August 2023.

Reason: Required to be imposed pursuant to paragraph B.2 (viii) (aa) of Class B, Part 11, Schedule 2 of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended).

Informatives

1. The applicant is reminded that this permission does not bestow compliance with other regulatory frameworks. In particular, your attention is drawn to the statutory nuisance provisions within the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (as amended) and construction noise provisions within the Control of Pollution Act 1974. Applicants should contact the Council’s Environmental Health Officer for more advice on 01702 215005 or at Regulatory Services, P.O. Box 5558, Southend-on-Sea City Council, Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6ZQ.

2. The applicant must ensure the control of nuisances during construction works to preserve the amenity of the area and avoid nuisances to neighbours:

(a.) Hours of works: works should be undertaken between:-

(i.) 0800 hours and 1800 hours on weekdays

(ii.) 0800 hours and 1300 hours on Saturdays and

(iii.) Not at any time on Sundays and Public and Bank Holidays

(b.) No waste materials are to be burnt on the site, instead shall be removed by licensed waste contractors.

(c.) The applicant shall ensure that there are no emissions of dust and fumes beyond the boundary of the site and measures to control dust are in accordance with the Demolition of Concrete Silos and Conveyor System document by Havering Demolition and Recycling Ltd submitted with the application.

(d.) Consideration must be taken to restricting the duration of noisy activities and in locating them away from the periphery of the site.

If it is predicted that the construction works are likely to cause a nuisance the applicant should apply for a prior consent application under section 61 of the Control of Pollution Act 1974. A consent enables the applicant to conduct the works without the worry of enforcement provided they comply with it. The applicant will have to submit details of any noisy works including type of plant and machinery to be used, proposed daily start and finish times, consultation with nearby residents and businesses and duration and time scales of the works. The applicant should contact the Regulatory Services Team at Southend-on-Sea City Council for details.

3. The applicant should also consider control measures detailed in Best Practice Guidance “The control of dust and emissions from construction and demolition” http://www.london.gov.uk/priorities/planning/supplementary-planning-guidance

4. Asbestos (Demolition):

Prior to the demolition of the existing building and structures, an appropriate Asbestos survey of the building should be undertaken and a scheme implemented to remove and safely dispose of any asbestos-containing materials in accordance with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and the applicant's/developer's Waste duty of care.

It is recommended that the Council's Building Control department is notified of the demolition in order that requirements can be made under section 81 of the Building Act 1984.

5. A demolition notice under Section 80 of the Building Act is required.

6. The applicant is reminded that they are required to adhere to the Conservation (Natural Habitats) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 and the Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981) in relation to development works close to protected species including badgers and bats. A Protected Species Licence may be required.

7. The applicant is reminded that tree protection measures may be required to prevent and damage during the works, in line with British Standards BS 5837. All tree works should be carried out in accordance with best practice, and outside of the bird nesting season, unless an ecological survey has determined there are no nesting birds present.