Mr Austin was present and addressed the committee in objection to the application.

 

Mr Cumberland, the Agent, was also present and addressed the committee in support of the application.

 

After a full discussion, a motion was MOVED by Cllr Mynott and SECONDED by Cllr Mrs Hubbard  to REFUSE the application under planning policy CP1 (1) and (2).

 

A vote was taken by a show of hands.

 

FOR: Cllrs  Mrs Hubbard, Mynott and Newberry (3)

 

AGAINST:     Cllrs Bridge, Keeble, McCheyne, Mrs Middlehurst, Ms Rowlands and Ms Sanders (6)

 

ABSTAIN:     Cllrs Mrs Coe and Faragher (2)

 

The MOTION was LOST.

 

 

A motion was MOVED by Cllr Bridge and SECONDED by Cllr McCheyne  to APPROVE the application.

 

A vote was taken by a show of hands.

 

FOR:  Cllrs Bridge, Keeble, McCheyne, Mrs Middlehurst, Ms Rowlands and Ms Sanders (6)

 

AGAINST: Cllrs  Mrs Hubbard, Mynott and Newberry (3)

 

ABSTAIN:     Cllrs Mrs Coe and Faragher (2)

 

RESOLVED that the application is 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 Act 2004.

 

2.    DRA01A        Development in accordance with drawings

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.    BOU05           Boundary treatment – (to be retained as shown on drawings)

A fence or wall of a height of not less than 1.8m shall be permanently retained and maintained in the position indicated on the approved drawings. 

 

Reason:  To safeguard the living conditions of adjacent occupiers. 

 

4.    MAT01           Samples (details acceptable)   

No development shall take place above ground level until samples of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the building  hereby permitted have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. 

Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.  

 

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

 

5.    U15728

Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) (or any order revoking, re-enacting or modifying that Order), the dwelling hereby permitted shall not be extended or enlarged in any way without the prior grant of specific planning permission by the local planning authority. 

 

Reason:  to safeguard the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring dwellings. 

 

6.    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

viii.         Hours of working and hours during which deliveries may be taken at the site

 

Reason:  In the interests of highway safety, visual and neighbour amenity. 

 

7.    No unbound material shall be used in the surface treatment of the vehicular access within 6 metres of the highway boundary. 

 

Reason: To avoid displacement of loose material onto the highway in the interest of highway safety. 

 

8.    Prior to occupation of the proposed development, the Developer shall be responsible for the provision and implementation of a Residential Travel Information Pack for sustainable transport for both new dwellings, as approved by Essex County Council. 

 

Reason:   In the interests of reducing the need to travel by car and promoting sustainable development and transport. 

 

9.    The proposed flat roof element at the rear of the proposed development shall not be enclosed or used as a balcony unless agreed otherwise in writing by the Local Planning Authority. 

 

Reason: To prevent overlooking into the neighbouring gardens in accordance with Policy CP1 of the BRLP. 

 

10.The windows on both side elevations of the proposed development 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 windows shall be installed prior to the first occupation of the building or use of which the window(s) is installed.  Those windows shall remain so glazed and non-openable.  (Note the application of translucent film to clear glaze windows does not satisfy the requirements of this condition). 

 

Reason:  In order to prevent an unacceptable degree of overlooking of nearby residential properties. 

 

(Cllr Bridge declared a non-pecuniary interest under the Council’s Code of Conduct by virtue of his children attending schools in Sawyers Hall Lane).