A motion was MOVED by Cllr Baker and SECONDED by Cllr Mynott that the application be approved.

For:                 Cllrs Baker, Carter, Cloke, Mrs Cohen, Mrs Henwood, Mrs                        Hones, Lloyd, McCheyne, Morrissey, Mynott and Reed (11)

Against:         (0)

Abstain:         (0)

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY that planning permission approved, subject to the following conditions.

1          TIM01 Standard Time - Full

The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

Reason:  To comply with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

2          DRA02A        Development in accordance with drawings

Unless formally permitted by the local planning authority the development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in complete accordance with the approved drawing(s) listed above and specifications.

Reason:  To ensure that the development is as permitted by the local planning authority and for the avoidance of doubt.

3          MAT03           Materials to match

The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the building hereby permitted shall match those used in the existing building.

Reason:  In order to safeguard the character and appearance of the area.

4          U09331         

Notwithstanding the details on the drawings submitted the ground floor flank window on west elevation shall be:- a) glazed using obscured glass to a minimum of level 3 of the "Pilkington" scale of obscuration and b) non-opening below a height of 1.7m above the floor of the room in which the window is installed.  The window shall be installed prior to the first occupation of the development permitted and shall remain so glazed and non-openable, in perpetuity.  (Note the application of translucent film to clear glazed windows does not satisfy the requirements of this condition)

Reason:  To safeguard the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers in accordance with Policy CP1 (ii) of the Brentwood Replacement Plan 2005.