Agenda item
Lee Farm, Horseman Side, Navestock CM14 5ST
Minutes:
The site has been granted the construction of 3 substantial houses in the past two years now potentially 4 more and their associated parking spaces in this application, with the prospect of more plans for housing put forward as other farm buildings exist on other parts of the farm.
The road the site lies off of is a rat run suffering from speeding issues and the introduction of more houses and vehicles will only add to impact on ill maintained country lanes of the Parish.
There is no public transport.
The design is not in keeping of the area.
The site is neither brownfield nor infill and does not form part of the LDP.
The site is nearby to the growing development of illegal travellers site.
The Parish Council and residents consider it is over development in the greenbelt impacting on its openness and loss of greenbelt
Miss Pride was present at the meeting and presented the report.
Mr Halladay, Agent, spoke on behalf of the Applicant.
Cllr Mrs Gelderbloem, spoke in support of the concerns expressed by the Parish Council.
(Cllr Mrs Gelderbloem declared an non pecuniary interest)
Cllr Parker MOVED and Cllr Mrs Pearson SECONDED that the application be APPROVED.
A vote was taken, and Members voted as follows:
FOR: Cllrs Barber, Bridge, M Cuthbert, Fryd, Jakobsson, Laplain, Mynott, Parker, Mrs Pearson and Wiles (10)
AGAINST: Cllr Mrs Gelderbloem (1)
ABSTAIN: Cllr Barrett (1)
The motion to APPROVE the application was RESOLVED subject to the conditions below:
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 BOU01 Boundary treatment to be agreed (general)
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.
5 BOU08 No walls or fences
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.
6 DEM01 Demolition of buildings on site (green belt)
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.
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No new grilles, security alarms, lighting, security or other cameras or other fixtures shall be mounted on the external faces of the building other than those shown on the drawings hereby approved.
Reason: To preserve the character and appearance of the area.
8
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 prevent the creation of a dwelling of disproportionate size that would conflict with the policies of restraint within the Green Belt
9
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 dwellings 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 prevent the creation of a dwelling of disproportionate size that would conflict with the policies of restraint within the Green Belt
10 Noise attenuation
With the proposed development within close proximity of the M25 a noise assessment should be completed, suitable for the development hereby permitted and shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority before development begins. The noise assessment should consider noise from both internal and external environments, with reference to BS 8233:2014 Guidance on Sound Insulation and Noise Reduction for Buildings. The results of the noise assessment shall be made available to the Local Planning Authority to review before development begins.
11 Contamination
No development shall take place until a desk top study of the nature and extent of any possible ground contamination has been carried out. The results of the investigation shall be made available to the local planning authority before any development begins. If any contamination is found during the site investigation, a report specifying the measures to be taken to remediate the site to render it suitable for the development hereby permitted shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The site shall be remediated in accordance with the approved measures before development begins. If, during the course of development, any contamination is found which has not been identified in the site investigation, additional measures for the remediation of this source of contamination shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The remediation of the site shall incorporate the approved additional measures.
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Prior to the development proceeding above slab level, details of the surfacing materials of footpaths, driveways and parking areas shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority and construction shall be in strict accordance therewith.
Reason: In order to safeguard the character and appearance of the area.
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The proposed development shall not be occupied until a landscaping scheme showing details of new and replacement trees, shrubs and native hedges (including those to be used as boundary treatments in lieu of high fencing) and a programme for their planting, and any existing trees/hedges to be retained and the measures to be taken for their protection across the entire application site during the construction phase, 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. Note: Native species include hornbeam and hawthorn and are recommended.
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No development shall proceed above slab level until a detailed Arboricultural Method Statement to include tree protection measures and plan have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the area.
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Prior to first occupation, the proposed building shall be provided with, as a minimum, the space and infrastructure required to provide at least 1 electric vehicle charging/plug-in points for the future occupants of the building and visitors to the site.
Reason: in order to provide for the transition to electromobility and reduce pollution and climate change impacts in the interests of the health and wellbeing of the public in accordance with policy BE11.
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The proposed building shall not proceed above slab level until details of:
- measures to ensure that the building does not exceed 110 litres per person per day;
- measures to provide wastewater infrastructure capacity;
- measures to achieve lower water consumption rates and to maximise futureproofing;
- measures to demonstrate the development would not have an adverse impact upon the sewerage network;
- measures to improve water quality and protect the quality and functioning of existing water courses/groundwater. have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Where adverse impacts are identified, mitigation measures shall be set out. The development shall be implemented as approved.
Reason: in order to ensure that the proposed development incorporates the sustainable principles in relation to policy BE02 of the Brentwood Local Plan.
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The proposed building shall not be occupied until the infrastructure for the fastest available broadband connection installed on an open access basis has been provided for the future occupants of the building.
Reason: in order to ensure that new developments are connected to digital infrastructure in accordance with policy BE07 of the Brentwood Local Plan.
Informative(s)
1
The permitted development must be carried out in accordance with the approved drawings and specification. If you wish to amend your proposal you will need formal permission from the Council. The method of obtaining permission depends on the nature of the amendment and you are advised to refer to the Council’s web site or take professional advice before making your application.
2
The following Development Plan policies contained in the Brentwood Local Plan 2016-2033 are relevant to this decision: BE14, MG02, BE13, HP06; National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and National Planning Practice Guidance (NPPG).
3
The Local Planning Authority has acted positively and proactively in determining this application by assessing the proposal against all material considerations, including planning policies and any representations that may have been received and subsequently determining to grant planning permission in accordance with the presumption in favour of sustainable development, as set out within the National Planning Policy Framework.
4 Environment Health
No bonfires should be permitted during construction.
Any asbestos containing materials within the existing buildings should be removed by an appropriately licensed contractor before demolition commences
Any existing buildings on site should be assessed for asbestos materials prior to demolition. Any asbestos must be removed in full consultation with the Health & Safety Executive
Heavy plant, noisy equipment or operations and deliveries, should not take place outside the hours of;
Monday-Friday.........................08.00-18.00
Saturday......................................08.00-13.00.
No noisy activities on Sundays or Bank Holidays.
Particularly noisy equipment such as Pile Drivers/Angle Cutters/Pneumatic
Drills/Cement Mixers etc. should be used approximately one hour after the
beginning hours mentioned above and one hour before the said end times.
All plant and equipment should be suitably chosen, sited, operated and serviced so as to minimise noise, vibration, fumes and dust. Best practical means should be employed to minimise potential nuisance to neighbouring properties. All plant should be turned off when not in use.
Pneumatic tools should be fitted with an integral silencer and/or purpose made muffler, which is maintained in good repair.
Where the site is adjacent to residential or business premises, bonfires should be avoided, and all waste materials should be removed from site and suitably
disposed of. At no time should any material that is likely to produce dark/black
smoke be burnt (eg. Plastics, rubber, treated wood, bitumen etc.)
Radio noise should not be audible at the boundary of the nearest neighbouring property.
Neighbouring residential premises should be advised of any unavoidable late
night or early morning working which may cause disturbance. Any such works
should be notified to the Environmental Health Department prior to
commencement.
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