Proposal: Erect street furniture comprising of groups of poles (usually two) between which is suspended, at high level, a wire to designate the perimeter of a nominated Eruv (An Eruv is a continuous boundary designated in accordance with Jewish Law) minor re-routing and re-positioning to the following previous locations 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 15-18 and 31 approved under planning permission 17/01263/FUL dated 03.10.2018

Applicant: Westcliff Jewish Association

Agent: Rosenfelder Associates

Resolved:-

That PLANNING PERMISSION be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

01        This development must be begun within three years from 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 hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: 911.002 Revision E; 911.4A; 911.4B; 911_51; 911.15 Revision A; 911.16 Revision A; 911.17 Revision A; 911.18 Revision A; 911.31 Revision A; 911.4C.

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

03        In respect of all sites hereby approved, details of the design and colour of the external surfaces of the posts and poles and associated structures plus, in respect of site 17A the detailed location, size and design detail of the steel sheet fixings, shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority and approved in writing prior to the commencement of the development at a particular site. Each individual pole, post or structure hereby approved shall be completed in full accordance with the details approved under this condition within 6 months of the commencement of the implementation of that particular pole, post or structure.  

Reason: To safeguard character and appearance of surrounding area in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2019), Policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007) and policies DM1 and DM3 of the Development Management (2015) and the advice contained within the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

04        A Construction and Maintenance Strategy, for all works hereby approved on or adjacent to the public highway, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, in consultation with Local Highway Authority, prior to the commencement of the development. The Construction and Maintenance Strategy submitted shall include details on how the Eruv structure (poles, posts, associated structures and wire) would be constructed and maintained in a manner that would not compromise highway and pedestrian safety or unacceptably impact on movements on the public highway. The development shall be implemented and in full accordance with the approved Construction and Maintenance Strategy and maintained in accordance with this Strategy in perpetuity.

Reason: In the interests of highway and pedestrian safety and to ensure that disruption to pedestrians and traffic on the road network arising from the development would be kept to a minimum in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (2019) Policies KP2, CP3 and CP4 of the Core Strategy (2007) and Policies DM1, DM3 and DM15 of the Development Management (2015) and the advice contained within the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

05        No site works or other works associated with this development shall be commenced before an Arboricultural Method Statement and Tree Works Plan, detailing the precautions to be taken to minimise damage to trees within and adjacent the sites and any works to be carried out to trees as part of the implementation of the proposal (where relevant), in accordance with British Standards BS5837:2012 and BS3998:2010, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in full accordance with the Arboricultural Method Statement and Tree Works Plan approved under this condition. The approved tree protection measures shall be fully installed before the commencement of works and maintained during construction.

Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and to ensure a satisfactory standard of tree protection, pursuant to Core Strategy (2007) Policies KP2 and CP4, Development Management Document (2015) Policies DM1, DM3 and the advice contained in the Design and Townscape Guide (2009).

Informatives:

1          The erection of the Eruv structures (poles, wires and any other associated works) on the highway would require a Highways Licence under the Highways Act 1980. This Licence would be subject to a number of conditions such as design, use of an approved contractor, indemnity insurance and a bond. If there are problems with any of these matters the licence would not be granted. The Highway Licence covers the proposal in terms of the positions of each pole and will check for any potential concerns, including impacts on clutter, sight lines, obstruction (this would be assessed in relation to all including the needs of disabled people), security and technical specification (including colour of poles and type of wire). The terms of the Licence require weekly inspections for the lifetime of the Eruv and the applicant must submit reports on the outcome of the inspection, any defects identified and actions taken to resolve. The Highways Group also charge an annual fee via the licence to carry out ad hoc inspections to ensure maintenance is being carried out.

2          Structures located on a footway or a footpath must allow for a minimum clearance of 1.5 metres for pedestrians. Location of any existing furniture in the vicinity must be taken into consideration to ensure that the minimum clearance required for pedestrians is not compromised.

3          The applicant is advised that any structures to be sited within or project over adopted highway will require Licences under the Highways Act 1980 in addition to planning permission. The exact location and details of these structures will be agreed as part of the licensing process.  Please note that Licenses under the Highways Act 1980 will be issued for structures located on areas under the Local Authority’s responsibility.  For structures located in other areas, the applicant should seek an agreement with the land owner.  For structures impacting on adjacent boroughs, agreement must be sought from the relevant authorities.

4          The applicant is advised that on sites located on traffic sensitive routes, deliveries during the construction period should not take place during restricted hours.

5          Any and all works carried out in pursuance of this grant of planning permission will be subject to the duties, obligations and criminal offences contained in the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended). Failure to comply with the provisions of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) may result in a criminal prosecution.

6          The applicant is advised that they would be fully responsible for the maintenance of the proposed Eruv poles, wire and leci to be placed on the public highway at all times.

7          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.