Proposal: Erect two storey rear extension to form two self-contained flats (Class C3), install balconies to side, with associated bin and bike stores.

Applicant: Mr M Saunders

Agent: Mr Alan Gloyne of SKArchitects

Mrs Bailey spoke as an objector to the application.

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 solely in accordance with the approved plans: 493-P01; 493-P03 Revision A.

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

03 Notwithstanding the details shown on the plans submitted and otherwise hereby approved the development hereby permitted shall not commence, other than for groundworks and site preparation works, unless and until appropriately sized samples of the materials on the external elevations have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The works must then be carried out in full accordance with the approved materials before the development hereby approved is first occupied.

Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of the surrounding area in accordance with Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007), policies DM1 and DM3 of the Development Management Document (2015) and advice contained within the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

04 A scheme detailing how at least 10% of the total energy needs of the development will be supplied using on site renewable sources shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority and implemented in full prior to the first occupation of the development. This provision shall be made for the lifetime of the development and in accordance with the agreed details.

Reason: In the interests of providing sustainable development in accordance with Policy KP2 of the Core Strategy (2007), Development Management Document (2015) Policy KP2 and advice in the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

05 Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved water efficient design measures 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 such as grey water and rainwater harvesting shall be installed in the development hereby approved and be retained in perpetuity thereafter.

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 advice in the Councils Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

06 Prior to the first occupation of the dwellings hereby approved, details shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority identifying the provision of covered and secure cycle parking and refuse and recycling storage for the existing and proposed commercial and residential units on the site. The approved cycle parking and refuse and recycling storage shall be provided in full and made available for use by the occupiers of the development prior to the first occupation of the dwellings hereby approved and shall be retained as such in perpetuity.

Reason:  To ensure the provision of adequate cycle parking and refuse storage in accordance with policies DM3, DM8 and DM15 of Development Management Document.

07 The first floor north facing window in the development hereby approved shall be permanently 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 permanently fixed shut, except for any top hung fan light which shall be a minimum of 1.7 metres above internal floor level before the development is first occupied and shall be retained as such in perpetuity thereafter. 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: In the interests of the residential amenity of the adjoining residents and to ensure that the development complies with the National Planning Policy Framework (2019), Core Strategy (2007) Policies KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) Policies DM1 and DM3 and advice in the Design and Townscape Guide (2009). 

08 Hours of works associated with this consent shall be only between 8am - 6pm Monday to Friday, 8am - 1pm Saturday. No works shall be carried out on Sundays or Bank Holidays.

Reason: In the interests of the residential amenity of the adjoining residents and to ensure that the development complies with the National Planning Policy Framework (2019), Core Strategy (2007) Policies KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) Policies DM1 and DM3 and advice in the Design and Townscape Guide (2009). 

09 Notwithstanding the information submitted with the application, no development shall be undertaken unless and until details of tree protection measures for the street tree to the side of the site in Tankerville Drive 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 tree protection measures throughout the construction phase of the development.

Reason: This pre-commencement condition is needed 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).

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 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.