The application had been referred to the Committee at the request of Councillor Aspinell for the following reason(s):

 

The proposal conflicts with the polices that cover highways safety and traffic levels, design, appearance and layout, conservation of buildings, trees and open land, impact on the appearance of the area, effect on the level of daylight and privacy of the existing property: My opinion and that of my ward colleagues this application is far more detrimental than previously reviewed applications on this sites.

 

The application related to the construction of a pair of semi-detached dwellings with associated parking. The application site forms part of the rear gardens of 131, 133 and 135 Hatch Road and is rectangular in shape. The new dwellings would face Gloucester Road; plot 1 would form a side boundary with the properties facing Hatch Road and plot 2 would form a side boundary with the rear gardens of 79 and 77 Cornwall Road. Three

trees are shown within the plot, all of which are shown to be retained. Surrounding development is made up of a mix of two storey dwellings, short rows of terraces, detached and semi-detached houses.

 

Ms Pride, Planning Officer, summarised the report. 

 

Statements had been received from Mr David Powell in objection to the application, Mr Vincent Debon in support of the application and Mr Jonathan Rainbird, the Applicant.  These were read aloud by the Chair.

 

Ward Councillors Aspinell and Mrs Davies addressed the committee in objection to the application.

 

 

Cllr Mynott MOVED and Cllr Fryd SECONDED that the application be REFUSED.   Following a debate a vote was taken and Members voted as follows:

 

FOR:  Cllrs Chilvers, Fryd, Haigh, Keeble, Morrisey and Mynott. (6)

 

AGAINST:  Cllrs Bridge, Cloke, Jakobsson, McCheyne, Tanner and Tierney (6)

 

ABSTAIN: (0)

 

The Chair used his casting vote and the MOTION was lost.

 

 

Cllr Cloke MOVED and Cllr McCheyne SECONDED that the application be APPROVED.   Following a debate a vote was taken and Members voted as follows:

 

FOR:  Cllrs Bridge, Cloke, Jakobsson, McCheyne, Tanner and Tierney (6)

 

AGAINST:  Cllrs Chilvers, Fryd, Haigh, Keeble, Morrisey and Mynott. (6)

 

ABSTAIN:  (0)

 

The Chair used his casting vote and application was APPROVED subject to the conditions:

 

1          TIM01Standard 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          MAT01           Samples (details acceptable)

No development shall take place until details 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

Prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted details of the Method of Construction of the driveway within the Tree Protection Zone should be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.  The construction of the driveway shall be constructed in accordance with the agreed details.

 

Reason: In order to protect trees and hedges of importance to safeguard the character and appearance of the area.

 

5

No development shall take place, including any ground works or 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. wheel and underbody washing facilities

Reason: To ensure that on-street parking of these vehicles in the adjoining streets does not occur and to ensure that loose materials and spoil are not brought out onto the highway in the interests of highway safety and Policy T2 of the Brentwood Replacement Local Plan.

 

6

Prior to first occupation of the development and as shown in principle on planning drawing 2053 10 rev K, the vehicular accesses shall each be constructed at right angles to the highway boundary and to the existing carriageway. The width of each access at its junction with the highway shall be 3.6 metres and shall be provided with an appropriate dropped kerb vehicular crossing of the footway/highway verge. Full details to be agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

 

Reason: To ensure that vehicles can enter and leave the highway in a controlled manner in the interest of highway safety in accordance with Policy T2 of the Brentwood Replacement Local Plan.

 

7

Any redundant part of the existing dropped kerb vehicular access to the south of the site frontage shall be suitably and permanently closed incorporating the reinstatement to full height of the highway verge, footway and kerbing immediately the new accesses are brought into first beneficial use.

 

Reason: To ensure the removal of and to preclude the creation of unnecessary points of traffic conflict in the highway in the interests of highway safety in accordance with Policy T2 of the Brentwood Replacement Local Plan.

 

8

Prior to first occupation and as shown in principle on planning drawing 2053 10 rev K, the tandem parking spaces shall be provided for each dwelling. The parking areas shall be retained in the agreed form at all times.

 

Reason: To ensure adequate space for parking off the highway is provided in the interest of highway safety in accordance with Policy T2 of the Brentwood Replacement Local Plan.

 

9

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 in accordance with Policy T2 of the Brentwood Replacement Local Plan.

 

10

The windows identified on the approved drawings as being obscure glazed 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(s) 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 and non-openable.  (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.

 

11

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 modifying 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 and protect the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

 

12

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 safeguard the living conditions of the future occupiers of the dwellings.

 

13

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.