Demolition of existing garages and construction of 1 x 2 bedroom dwelling and 2 x 3 bedroom dwellings.  Widening of existing access road to 6m and refuse improvements at the rear of Whittington Road.

DEMOLITION OF EXISTING GARAGES AND CONSTRUCTION OF 1 X 2

BEDROOM DWELLING AND 2 X 3 BEDROOM DWELLINGS. WIDENING OF EXISTING ACCESS ROAD TO 6M AND REFUSE IMPROVEMENTS AT THE REAR OF WHITTINGTON ROAD.

 

The application was being presented to the planning committee as Brentwood Borough Council was the applicant.

 

Ward Councillor Cllr Tanner spoke in support of the application and advised that local residents also supported the proposals.

 

Cllr Miss Sanders MOVED and Cllr McCheyne SECONDED a Motion to APPROVE the application.

 

During the discussion Members requested that the security of the adjacent green be addressed to prevent illegal incursions.

 

Following the discussion Members voted as follows:

 

For:  Cllrs Bridge, Chilvers, Haigh, Jakobsson, Keeble, Kerslake, Laplain, McCheyne, Morrissey, Mynott, Miss Sanders and Tanner.(12)

Against:  (0)

Abstain (0)

 

The application was 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 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 MAT02 Samples (details not acceptable)

Notwithstanding the details indicated in the application, no development shall take place 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.

 

4 U30421

The first floor window(s) on the north facing elevation serving bathrooms shall be:-

a) glazed using obscured glass to a minimum of level 3 of the "Pilkington" scale of obscuration. The windows shall be installed prior to the first occupation of the building or use of the room of which the window(s) is installed. Those windows shall remain so glazed. (Note the application of translucent film to clear glazed windows does not satisfy the requirements of this condition)

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

residential properties.

 

5 U30442

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, including removal of the garage roofing material.

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.

 

6 LAN04 Landscaping - Small Developments

No development shall take place until a landscaping scheme showing details of new trees, shrubs and hedges and a programme for their planting, and any existing trees/hedges to be retained and the measures to be taken for their protection, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The landscaping scheme shall be carried out as approved. Any newly planted tree, shrub or hedgerow, or any existing tree, shrub or hedgerow to be retained, that dies, or is uprooted, severely damaged or seriously diseased within five years of the completion of the development, shall be replaced within the next planting season with another of the same species and of a similar size, unless the local planning authority gives prior written consent to any variation.

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

 

7 U30423

Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General

Permitted Development) (England) 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.

Reasons

To safeguard the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring dwellings.

 

8 U30424

Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General

Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) (or any order

revoking, re-enacting or modifying that Order) no development falling within

Schedule 2, Part 1, Class E of that Order ('buildings etc incidental to the enjoyment of a dwellinghouse') shall be carried out without the prior grant of specific planning permission by the local planning authority.

Reasons: To avoid overdevelopment of this small site.

 

9 RESL05 No PD for dormers/roof

Aside from those indicated on the approved drawings, and notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) (or any order revoking, re-enacting or nmodifying that Order) no dormer windows, or rooflights shall be constructed and no change shall be made to the shape of the roof 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.

 

10SIT01 Site levels - to be submitted

Details of existing and proposed site levels and the finished floor levels of the

proposed buildings shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local

Planning Authority prior to the commencement of the development hereby

permitted. Construction shall be in strict accordance with the approved details.

Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of nearby residents.

 

11BOU01 Boundary treatment to be agreed (gen)

The development shall not be occupied until details of the treatment of all

boundaries including drawings of any gates, fences, walls or other means of

enclosure have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The approved boundary treatments shall be completed prior to the first occupation of the development and shall thereafter be permanently retained and maintained.

Reason: In the interests of safeguarding the character and appearance of the area and living conditions of adjacent occupiers.

 

12U30425

No development shall commence until a remediation scheme to bring the site to a suitable condition for residential development has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The agreed remediation scheme will be implemented prior to the commencement of any part of this planning permission (unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority). Formulation and implementation of the remediation scheme shall be undertaken by competent persons and in accordance with the Essex Contaminated Land Consortium's Land Affected by Contamination: Technical Guidance for Applicants and Developers. Such agreed measures shall be implemented and completed prior to the commencement of any development of the site.

o Should contamination be found that was not previously identified during any

stage of the application hereby approved or not considered in the remediation

scheme that contamination shall be made safe and reported immediately to the local planning authority. The site shall be re-assessed and a separate remediation scheme shall be submitted for approval by the Local Planning Authority. Such agreed measures shall be implemented and completed prior to the commencement of any development of the site.

o The developer shall notify the Local Planning Authority in writing of impending completion of the remediation works within one month of the completion of the said works. Within four weeks of completion of such works a validation report undertaken by competent persons in accordance with the Essex Contaminated Land Consortium's Land Affected by Contamination: Technical Guidance for Applicants and Developers related to the agreed remediation measures shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval. There shall be no residential occupation of the site until the Local Planning Authority has approved the validation report in writing. Furthermore, prior to occupation of any property hereby permitted, the developer shall submit to the Local Planning Authority a signed certificate to confirm

that the remediation works have been completed in accordance with the documents and plans detailed in the conditions above.

Reason: To protect the safety of future occupiers of the dwellings given the long history of vehicle related uses on the site.

 

13U30427

Prior to the occupation of the development, details for the provision of cycle parking for the dwellings without a garage shall be provided in accordance with the EPOA Parking Standards. The approved facilities shall be secure, convenient, covered and be retained at all times.

Reason: To ensure appropriate cycle parking is provided in the interest of highway safety and amenity.

 

14U30443

Details of the replaced gate and fencing to the public open space shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.

Reason: To ensure the safety of users of the public open space is maintained.

 

15U30444

The widened access road onto Whittington Road shall be provided as shown in principle in the Proposed Block Plan drawing No. P001. The road shall be hardsurfaced for its full length.

Reason: To ensure that vehicles can enter and leave the highway in a controlled manner in the interest of highway safety.

 

16U30428

Prior to first occupation of the proposed development, the Developer shall be

responsible for the provision, implementation and distribution of a Residential Travel Information Pack for sustainable transport, as approved by Essex County Council, and to include six one day travel vouchers for use with the relevant local public transport operator. These packs (including tickets) are to be provided by the Developer to each dwelling free of charge.

Reason: In the interests of reducing the need to travel by car and promoting

sustainable development and transport.