Proposal:  Application to vary condition 02 (approved plans) Various alterations to elevations (Minor Material Amendment of Planning Permission 16/02194/FULM dated 05.04.2017)

Applicant:  Shoeburyness High School

Agent:  The Draughtsman Architectural Ltd

RESOLVED:  That planning permission be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

01  The development hereby permitted shall be begun not later than 5th April 2020.

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 approved plans Location Plan, SHS/NAK/02 Revision N, SHS/NAK/04 Revision M; SHS/NAK/03 Revision N, SHS/NAK/05 Revision C, SHS/NAK/06 Revision C, SHS/NAK/07 Revision C

Reason: To ensure that the development is carried out in accordance with the policies contained within the Development Plan. 

03  The development shall be carried out in accordance with the details set out in the materials and landscaping schedule received on the 22.02.2017  and as approved under application ref 16/ 02194/FULM including north elevation- main wall panels Trespa Meteon colour silver grey, windows Comar 5Pi window system colour white, face brickwork to lower wall Ibstock 65mm Bristol Buff, Face brickwork to lower wall 65mm Staffs Slate Blue engineering brick; east elevation-, brick fashion wall panels to be Trespa Meteon in silver grey, winter grey, pure white; face brickwork to lower wall Ibstock 65mm 0657 Bristol buff multi, face brickwork to lower wall Ibstock 65mm Staffs Slate Blue engineering brick, entrance portal white painted sand and cement render; south elevation-main wall panels to be Trespa Meteon colour silver grey; west elevation- windows to be Comar 5Pi window and door system, colour white, exposed steelwork carried out in accordance with BS 5493; brise soleil aluminium aerofoil profile powder coated white; curved roof Kingspan panels product KS1000CR colour grey, soffit and fascia to be white powder coated plastol sheet profile to suit curved roof radius, glass balustrading to be toughed clear glass and tubular stainless steel frame before the building is occupied unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority.

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 surrounding locality. This is as set out in the Core Strategy (2007) policy KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) policy DM1 and the Southend Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

04  The ventilation grilles and fire escape doors on the south and west elevations shall be powder coated to match the colour of the agreed wall materials (Trespa Meteon colour silver grey south elevation and white to the west elevation) before the building is occupied.

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 surrounding locality. This is as set out in the Core Strategy (2007) policy KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) policy DM1 and the Southend Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

05  All planting in the approved landscaping as shown on drawings 'SHS/NAK/006 Revision C and the materials and landscaping schedule received on the 22.02.2017, shall be carried out within the first planting season of first occupation of the development.  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: To ensure that the development is satisfactory in terms of its appearance and that it makes a positive contribution to the local environment and biodiversity in accordance with Core Strategy (2007) policy KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) policy DM1 and the Southend Design and Townscape Guide (2009). 

06  Prior to the occupation of the building, 26 car parking spaces shall be provided at the site in accordance with drawing SHS/NAK/06 Revision C,  and shall thereafter be permanently retained only for the parking of staff and visitors. Permeable materials shall be used for the hardstanding area.

Reason: In the interests of highway management and safety, residential amenity and general environmental quality in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2012), Core Strategy (2007) policy KP2, CP3 and CP4, DPD2 Development Management Document (2015) policy DM15, and the Southend Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

07  Parking facilities for 50 cycle and associated cycle enclosure shall be provided in accordance with details approved under the application with local planning authority reference 17/01243/AD  and drawing references SHS/NAK/07 Revision C, SHS/NAK/12 Revision F and SHS/NAK/1 Revision F. The cycle parking shall be implemented prior to the first occupation of the building hereby approved and retained for cycle parking in perpetuity thereafter.

Reason: To ensure that satisfactory secure bicycle parking is provided in the interests of sustainability, amenity and highways efficiency and safety, in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2012), Core Strategy (2007) policy KP2, Development Management Document (2015) policy DM15 and the Southend Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

08  External lighting at the site shall only be provided in accordance with details approved under the application with local planning authority reference 17/012431/AD and drawing reference  170086E700T1 and Electrical Services Specification carried out by Silcock Dawson and Partners dated June 2017.

Reason: To protect the amenities of neighbouring properties and the general environmental quality in accordance with, National Planning Policy Framework (2012), Core Strategy (2007) policy KP2 and CP4, and Development Management Document (2015) policy DM1.

09  99 square metres of solar panels shall be provided on the roof of the building in accordance with details approved under application local planning authority reference  17/01243/AD and drawing reference SHS/NAK/12 Revision E  and energy report carried out by Silcock Dawson and Partners dated June 2017 and prior to the first occupation of the building and these shall be retained in perpetuity thereafter. 

Reason: In the interests of providing sustainable development in accordance with Policy KP2 of the Core Strategy (2007).

10  Asbestos removal at the site shall be carried out in accordance with details approved under application  reference 17/01243/AD and as detailed in the asbestos survey carried out by Microtect (Air) Limited) reference C1306/05. This must be implemented prior to the occupation of the building.

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 (2015).

11  Demolition and construction hours shall be restricted to 8am – 6pm Monday to Friday, 8am – 1pm Saturday. No demolition or construction shall be carried out on Sundays or Bank Holidays.

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 (2015).

12  Mitigation measures to minimise and/or control noise and potential fugitive dust emissions resulting from the works shall be carried out in accordance with details approved under application reference 17/01243/AD and as detailed in the construction method statement dated July 2017 and associated mitigation measures contained within the dust management plan carried out by ASHE.

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 (2015).

13  Sustainable drainage measures shall be carried out at the site in accordance with details approved under application with local planning authority reference 17/012431/AD and as detailed in the drainage strategy dated July 2017 carried out by Barter Hill and the associated maintenance schedule prior to the first occupation of the building and these shall be retained in perpetuity thereafter.

Reason: In order to ensure a satisfactory standard of sustainable drainage and to prevent environmental and amenity problems arising from flooding in accordance with Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007) and Development Management Document (2015) policy DM2.

14.  The first floor fire escape door, roof void access door on the south elevation and the stairs accessing these doors as shown on drawing reference SHS/NAK/3N hereby approved, shall solely be used to exit the building in the event of an emergency and for maintenance purposes and for no other purpose. The doors shall remain closed at all other times.

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 (2015).

Informatives

01  You are advised that in this instance the chargeable amount for the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) has been calculated as zero due to the specific nature of the use.

02  You are advised that the development hereby approved is likely to require approval under Building Regulations. Our Building Control Service can be contacted on 01702 215004 or alternatively visit our website http://www.southend.gov.uk/info/200011/building_control for further information.

03  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 also to the relevant sections of the Control of Pollution Act 1974. The provisions apply to the construction phase and not solely to the operation of the completed development. Contact 01702 215005 for more information.

04  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 identifying matters of concern within the application (as originally submitted) and negotiating, with the Applicant, acceptable amendments to the proposal to address those concerns.  As a result, the Local Planning Authority has been able to grant planning permission for an acceptable proposal, 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.