The application had been referred at the request of Cllr McLaren for the following reason:

 

Resident has put forward a proposal which in volumetric terms is similar to what has been approved under PD for a single story extension. The proposal is modest in scale and further development could be constrained through removal of further PD rights. I can only assume that it has been refused on basis of being inappropriate development in the green belt, as from a street scene / scale perspective it is more modest than other schemes which have previously been approved. Any impact on the green belt, e.g.

openness, is subjective and I believe should be open to question by the planning committee. Note that even in it's proposed form the property does not meet the residents housing need.

 

Mrs Vint presented the report to the committee.

 

Ms Bland, resident, was present at the meeting and addressed the committee in support of the application.

 

Mr Driscoll, Agent, was also present and spoke on behalf of the applicant.

 

The Chair also read a statement from Ward Councillor, Cllr McLaren, in support of his referral.

 

Cllr Parker spoke in favour of the application and MOVED that the application be APPROVED, which was SECONDED by Cllr Bridge.

 

Cllr Parker requested that future permitted development rights be withdrawn.  Officers confirmed a condition could be applied in exceptional circumstances.  This condition was enforceable and had been tested.

 

A vote was taken and Members voted as follows:

 

FOR:  Cllrs Barber, Bridge, Gelderbloem, Hones, Parker, Tanner, Wiles (7)

AGAINST:  Cllrs Dr Barrett, Cuthbert, Laplain, Mynott, Sankey (5)

ABSTAIN:  (0)

 

The motion to APPROVE the application was RESOLVED subject to the following conditions agreed with the Chair and Vice Chair following the meeting:

 

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 documents 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          U0047283    

No development above ground 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          U0047285    

No development shall take place, including any ground works or demolition, until a Construction Management Plan has been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the local planning authority. The approved plan shall be adhered to throughout the construction period. The Plan 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.

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: 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, visual and neighbour amenity.

 

5          U0047286    

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 interests of highway safety.

 

6          U0047289    

The development hereby approved shall be designed and built to meet Regulation 36 2 (b) requirement of 110 litres/person/day water efficiency set out in part G2 of Building Regulations 2015.

 

Reason: In the interests of improving water usage efficiency in accordance with Policy BE02 of the Brentwood Local Plan.

 

7          U0047292    

The development hereby approved shall be designed and built to achieve at least a 10% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions above the requirements as set out in Part L Building Regulations.

 

Reason: In the interests of improving resource efficiency to meet the government's carbon targets in accordance with Policy BE01 of the Brentwood Local Plan.

 

8          U0047291    

Prior to first occupation, the proposed buildings shall be provided with, as a minimum, the space and infrastructure required to provide at least 1 electric vehicle charging/plug-in points per building for the future occupants of the buildings 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.

 

9          U0047290    

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 the creation of a dwelling of disproportionate size that would conflict with the policies of restraint within the Green Belt

 

 

Informative(s)

 

1          INF04 Amendments to approved scheme

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          INF05 Policies

The following development plan policies contained in the Brentwood Local Plan 2016-2033 are relevant to this decision: MG02, BE14, BE13, BE11, BE01, BE02, National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and National Planning Practice Guidance (NPPG).

3          U0009018    

o Arrangement shall be made for surface water drainage to be intercepted and disposed of separately so that it does not discharge from or onto the highway.

o All work within or affecting the highway is to be laid out and constructed by prior arrangement with, and to the requirements and satisfaction of, the Highway Authority, details to be agreed before the commencement of works.

o The applicants should be advised to contact the Development Management Team by email at development.management@essexhighways.org

4          U0009019    

Contaminated Land

 

Due to the current residential use of the site, it would not be necessary for a Phase 1 contaminated land report, but a watching brief should be kept during groundworks for any unforeseen contamination. If any is encountered an intrusive investigation would be required and a risk assessment and remediation strategy submitted to the LPA for approval should the investigation find it necessary.

 

Asbestos

 

Any asbestos within the current building, must be removed by a licensed contractor.

 

Bonfires

 

No bonfires should be permitted on site.