Demolition of existing buildings and replacement with five dwellings

 

The application was referred to committee at the request of Councillor Cloke citing CP1 Overdevelopment of the site and GB1 development in the Green belt.

 

The application related to the demolition of the non residential buildings related to a now dormant equestrian establishment and the erection of five dwellings. The application form indicated that foul drainage would be to mains sewers.

 

Mrs Shilton was present and addressed the Committee in objection to the application.

 

Mr Kuschell, the agent,  was present and addressed the Committee in support of the application.

 

Cllr Caroline Russell, Parish Councillor for Ingatestone and Fryerning spoke in objection to the application.

 

Cllrs Cloke and Mrs Hones, Ward Members, spoke in objection to the application.

 

Cllr Miss Sanders MOVED and Cllr McCheyne SECONDED that the application be APPROVED with an additional condition that passing bays should be created in Hardings Lane.

 

Following a discussion a recorded vote was taken and Members voted as follows:

 

FOR:  Cllrs Fryd, Haigh, Jakobsson, Keeble, Laplain, McCheyne, Morrissey, Miss Sanders, Tanner and Mrs Tierney (10)

 

AGAINST:  Cllr Bridge (1)

 

ABSTAIN:  Cllr Mynott (1)

 

The application was APPROVED subject to the following conditions.

 

Additional condition requiring the details of passing places along the latter part of Hardings Lane, to be submitted to and agreed by the LPA prior to works commencing.   Wording to be agreed with the Planning and Licensing Committee Chair and Vice-chair.

 

 

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          The existing building(s) or parts of buildings on the site indicated on the approved drawings and/or specifications for demolition shall be demolished and all materials arising shall permanently be removed from the site prior to the first occupation of any part of the development hereby permitted.

 

Reason: In the interests of maintaining the openness of the Green Belt.

 

4          The erection of new buildings shall not proceed above slab level until the following details have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.

 

•           materials to be used in the external surfaces of the buildings

•           details of doors and windows

 

The development shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

 

Reason:  In order to safeguard the rural character of the greenbelt and the setting of the listed building.

 

5          Landscaping

 

The dwellings shall not be occupied until a landscaping scheme showing details of new trees, shrubs and hedges (including species mix, size and spacing) 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, approved in writing by the local planning authority and implemented.  The scheme shall also provide details of the hard landscaping, particularly the means of subdivision to form individual plots and any hard surfaces to be provided. 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.

 

6          No permitted development for extensions         

 

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.

 

Reason: To prevent conflict with the policies of restraint within the Green Belt.

 

7          No permitted development for outbuildings       

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.

 

Reason: To prevent conflict with the policies of restraint within the Green Belt.

 

8          No permitted development for walls, fences or other means of enclosure

 

Notwithstanding the Town & Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) (or any Order revoking or re-enacting that Order with or without modification) no walls, fences or other means of enclosure shall be erected within the application site.

 

Reason:  In the interests of safeguarding the character and appearance of the area.

 

9          Residential Travel Information packs      

 

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, approved by Essex County Council, 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.