Proposal: Demolish existing dwellinghouse, erect four semi-detached two storey dwellinghouses and one detached two storey dwellinghouse, layout associated parking and landscaping, install refuse and cycle stores and form vehicular accesses onto Lodge Farm Close and Bellhouse Crescent (Amended Proposal).

Applicant: Mr Martin Nossel

Agent: Stone Me Ltd

 

Resolved:-

 

That PLANNING PERMISSION be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

 

01        The development hereby permitted shall begin no later than 3 (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 approved plans: 1743 – 28, 1743 – 27D, 1743 – 23D, 1743 – 22B, 1743 – 21C, 1743 – 11A , 1743 – 08, 1743 – 06

 

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

                                                                       

03        Notwithstanding the details shown on the plans submitted and otherwise hereby approved, no development shall take place other than for demolition works and construction up to ground floor slab level until samples of the materials to be used in the construction of the external elevations of the buildings hereby permitted have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The development shall be carried out in full accordance with the approved details before it 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 the area.  This is as set out in the National Planning Policy Framework, Core Strategy (2007) Policies KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) Policies DM1 and DM3, and the guidance contained within the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

                                                                       

04        Notwithstanding the provisions of Classes A, B, C, D and E of Part 1 of Schedule 2 to the Town and Country Planning General Permitted Development Order 2015 (or any statutory modification or re-enactment or replacement thereof (as the case may be) for the time being in force), no development falling within those classes shall be undertaken at the site unless express planning permission has been obtained from the Local Planning Authority.

 

Reason: To safeguard the design and appearance of the proposed development in the  interest  of  visual  amenities  of  the  locality  and in order to protect the amenities of surrounding occupiers in  accordance with  the  National Planning  Policy  Framework ,  Core  Strategy  (2007)  Policies  KP2  and  CP4, Development  Management  Document  (2015)  Policies  DM1  and  DM3  and  Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

                                                                       

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05        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 approved 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; 

ii.  car parking layouts; 

iii.  other vehicle and pedestrian access and circulation areas; 

iv.  hard surfacing materials; 

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

vi. 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).

                                                                       

06        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.

                                                                       

07        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, Core Strategy (2007) policy KP2, Development Management Document (2015) policy DM2 and the guidance within the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

                                                                       

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 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).

                                                                       

09        Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved, full details of refuse and bicycle storage facilities for the dwellings hereby approved shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  Prior to first occupation of the development, refuse and bicycle storage facilities shall be  provided  at  the  site  in  accordance  with  the  approved  details  and retained in perpetuity thereafter. 

 

Reason:  In  the  interests  of  residential  amenity  for  future  occupants,  to ensure the  provision  of adequate  cycle parking  and in the interests of visual  amenity  as  set  out  in  the  National  Planning  Policy Framework (2019), Core Strategy (2007) policies KP2  and  CP4 and Policies DM1, DM8 and DM15 of the Development Management Document (2015) and the guidance within the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

                                                                       

10        The development hereby approved shall be carried out in a manner to ensure that it complies with Building Regulation part M4 (2) ‘accessible and adaptable dwellings’, before it is brought in to use.

 

Reason:  To  ensure  the  dwellinghouse  hereby  approved  provide  high  quality  and flexible internal layouts to meet the changing needs of residents in accordance with the  National  Planning  Policy  Framework, Core Strategy (2007) Policy KP2, Development  Management  Document  (2015)  Policy  DM2  and  Design  and Townscape Guide (2009).

                                                                       

11        No site clearance, preparatory work or development shall take place until a scheme for the protection of the trees within the application site; (the tree protection plan) and the appropriate working methods (the Arboricultural method statement) in accordance with Clause 7 of British Standard BS5837 - Trees in Relation to Construction - Recommendations has been submitted to and agreed in writing by the local planning authority. The approved measures shall be installed before the commencement of works and the development implemented in full accordance with the approved measures.

 

Reason: A pre-commencement condition is required in the interests of visual amenity and to ensure a satisfactory standard of landscaping, pursuant to Core Strategy (2007) policies KP2 and CP4, Development Management (2015) policies DM1, DM3 and the advice contained in the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

                                                                       

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12        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 throughout the construction period. The Statement shall provide for:

 

i.  the parking of vehicles of site operatives and visitors 

ii.  loading and unloading of plant and materials 

iii.  storage of plant and materials used in constructing the development 

iv.  the erection and maintenance of security hoarding

including decorative displays and facilities for public viewing, where appropriate 

v.  wheel washing facilities 

vi.  measures to control the emission of dust and dirt during construction 

vii.  a scheme for recycling/disposing of waste resulting from demolition and construction works

 

Reason: To minimise the environmental impact and disturbance to existing residents, during construction of the development in accordance with National Planning Policy Framework, Core Strategy (2007) policies KP2 and CP4; and Development Management Document (2015) policies DM1 & DM3

                                                                       

13        Notwithstanding the details shown in the plans submitted and otherwise hereby approved none of the buildings hereby granted consent shall be occupied unless and until plans and other appropriate details are submitted to the Local Planning Authority and approved in writing which specify all windows in the proposed dwellings that are to be permanently glazed with obscured glass (to at least Level 4 on the Pilkington Levels of Privacy, or such equivalent) and fixed shut or provided with only a fanlight opening and the manner and design in which these windows are to be implemented. Before the buildings hereby approved are occupied the development shall be implemented in full accordance with the details and specifications approved under this condition and shall be permanently retained as such thereafter.

 

Reason:  To safeguard the privacy and amenities of occupiers of neighbouring residential properties and the future occupiers of the proposed residential dwellings, in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework, Core Strategy (2007) policy CP4, Development Management Document (2015) policy DM1 and advice contained in The Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

                                                                       

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 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 notices. 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.

 

03.       Replacement trees must be provided as part of a landscaping scheme to replace those lost as a result of the development.

 

04.       You are advised that the development should follow the recommendations as set out in section 5.2 of the Ecological Appraisal Ref MH800 version 1 dated 14/02/18.