Proposal:  Erect two storey south side extension, two storey front extension, single storey north side extension incorporating garage, single storey rear extension with roof terrace, install dormer to north side, dormer with balcony to south west and alter roof and elevations (amended proposal)

Applicant:  Mrs and Mrs Jarvis

Agent:  Do Architecture

Ms Clements, a local resident, spoke as an objector to the application.  Mr Beecham, the applicant’s agent, responded.

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

01  The development hereby permitted shall begin not later than three years of 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 17.109-01, 17.109-02, 17.109-03, 17.109-04, 17.109-05, 17.109-07,  17.109-08B, 17.109-09B, 17.109-10B, 17.109-11B, 17.109-12B, 17.109-13B, 17.109-14B, 17.109-15B, 17.109-16B, 17.109-17B, Existing Sections dated Feb 2018

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

03  The materials to be used in the construction of the development shall be as shown on drawing number 17.109-13B and 17.109-14B.

Reason: To safeguard the visual amenities of the area, in accordance with policies This is as set out in Core Strategy (2007) policy KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) Policy DM1 and advice contained within the Southend Design and Townscape Guide (2009).  

04  No development shall take place until details of the privacy screen to be placed on the southern side of the proposed first floor terrace have been submitted to and approved by the local planning authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details before the first floor terrace is first used and shall be retained as such in perpetuity.

Reason: To protect the privacy and environment of people in neighbouring residential properties, in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), Core Strategy (2007) policy CP4, Development Management DPD (2015) policy DM1, and advice contained within the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

05  The north and south facing first and second floor windows and dormer windows in the side elevation and roof slopes of the proposed building shall only be glazed in obscure glass (the glass to be obscure to at least Level 4 on the Pilkington Levels of Privacy, or such equivalent as may be agreed in writing with the local planning authority) and fixed shut and unopenable, except for any top hung light which shall be a minimum of 1.7 metres above internal floor level before the occupation of the dwelling hereby approved and shall be retained as such in perpetuity.  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.

Reason:  To protect the privacy and environment of people in neighbouring residential properties, in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), Core Strategy (2007) policy CP4, Development Management DPD (2015) policy DM1, and advice contained within the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

06  Prior to occupation of the extensions hereby permitted not less than 2 off street car parking spaces shall be provided at the site in accordance with drawing reference 17.109-09B. The parking spaces shall be permanently retained thereafter only for the parking of occupiers of and visitors to the development.

Reason: To ensure that adequate car parking is provided and retained to serve the development in accordance with Core Strategy (2007) policy CP3 and Development Management Document (2015)  policy DM15.

07  No development shall take place, including any works of demolition, until a Construction Method Statement has been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the local planning authority. The approved Statement shall be adhered to in full throughout the construction period. The Statement 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 any plant equipment and materials used in constructing the development

iv)  the erection and maintenance of any security hoarding 

v)  measures to control the emission of 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.

Reason: In the interests of highway safety and in order to protect the amenities of occupiers of the development surrounding occupiers and 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).

08  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 occupiers of the development surrounding occupiers and to protect the character the area in accordance with policies KP2 and CP4

Informative

01  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.

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 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.