Agenda item

Planning Application 16/01401/FUL - The Roveries, Cox Lane, West Ewell KT19 9NR

Demolition of derelict detached house and erection of a block of eight flats with seven parking spaces.

Minutes:

Description

Demolition of derelict detached house and erection of a block of eight flats with seven parking spaces.

Decision

Planning permission is PERMITTED subject to the following conditions:

Conditions:

(1)            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 (1) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

(2)            The development hereby permitted shall be constructed entirely of the materials as detailed on the schedule of materials on the planning application form

Reason: To secure a satisfactory appearance in the interests of the visual amenities and character of the locality in accordance with Policy CS5 of the Core Strategy (2007) and Policies DM9 and DM10 of the Development Management Policies 2015.

(3)            No development shall take place until full details, of both hard and soft landscape proposals, including a schedule of landscape maintenance for a minimum period of 5 years, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The approved landscape scheme (with the exception of planting, seeding and turfing) shall be implemented prior to the occupation of the development hereby approved and thereafter retained.

Reason: To ensure the provision, establishment and maintenance of an appropriate landscape scheme in the interests of the visual amenities of the locality in accordance with Policy CS5 of the Core Strategy (2007) and Policies DM5 and DM9 of the Development Management Policies 2015.

(4)            Prior to the commencement of any development works, including ground preparation and demolition, the tree protection measures as set out in the Tree Protection Plan dated 7 September June 2015 produced by Andrew Day Aboricultural Consultancy Ltd shall be implemented/erected and shall remain in place for the duration of the construction works.  The protection barriers shall only be removed on the completion of all construction activity and with the written agreement of the local planning authority.  All works shall be carried out in strict accordance with the approved details.

Reason:  To protect the trees on site which are to be retained in the interests of the visual amenities of the locality in accordance with Policy CS5 of the Core Strategy 2007 and Policies DM5 and DM9 of the Development Management Policies Document 2015

(5)            No new development shall be occupied until space has been laid out within the site in accordance with the approved plans for a maximum of 7 cars and a minimum of 10 bicycles to be parked. The parking area shall be used and retained exclusively for its designated use.

Reason: In order that the development should not prejudice highway safety nor cause inconvenience to other highway users and to accord with the provisions of Policy CS16 of the Core Strategy 2007

(6)            No development shall commence until a Construction Transport Management Plan, to include details of:

(a)      parking for vehicles of site personnel, operatives and visitors

(b)      loading and unloading of plant and materials

(c)      storage of plant and materials

(d)      programme of works (including measures for traffic management)

(f)       HGV deliveries and hours of operation

(h)      measures to prevent the deposit of materials on the highway

(k)      on-site turning for construction vehicles

has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  Only the approved details shall be implemented during the construction of the development.

Reason: In order that the development should not prejudice highway safety nor cause inconvenience to other highway users and to accord with the provisions of Policy CS16 of the Core Strategy 2007

(7)            Prior to the commencement of the development details of sustainability measures shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. These details shall demonstrate how the development would be efficient in the use of energy, water and materials including means of providing the energy requirements of the development from renewable technologies. The development shall be carried out in strict accordance with the approved details prior to the first occupation of the building, shall be maintained as such thereafter and no change shall take place without the prior written consent of the local planning authority.

Reason: To ensure that measures to make the development sustainable and efficient in the use of energy, water and materials are included in the development in accordance with Policy CS6 of the Core Strategy (2007).

(8)            The residential units hereby approved shall not be occupied until they have achieved a water efficiency standard using not more than 110 litres per person per day maximum indoor water consumption.

Reason: To ensure that the development is sustainable and makes efficient use of water to comply with Policy DM12 of the Development Management Policies 2015.

(9)            No development shall take place until details and location of the installation of bat and bird boxes to enhance the biodiversity interest of the site have been submitted to and agreed in writing by the local planning authority. The scheme shall be implemented in full prior to the occupation of the development hereby approved and thereafter maintained.

Reason: To enhance biodiversity and nature habitats in accordance with Policy CS3 of the Core Strategy (2007) and Policy DM4 of the Development Management Policies 2015.

(10)        The upper floor windows in the flank elevations of the development hereby permitted shall be glazed with obscure glass of no less than obscurity level 3, and shall thereafter be permanently retained as such.

Reason: To safeguard the privacy of the occupants of adjoining properties in accordance with Policy DM10 of the Development Management Policies Document 2015

(11)        The windows serving bathrooms in the flank elevations of the development hereby permitted shall be glazed with obscure glass of no less than obscurity level 3, and shall thereafter be permanently retained as such.

Reason: To safeguard the privacy of the occupants of adjoining properties in accordance with Policy DM10 of the Development Management Policies Document 2015.

(12)        Prior to the commencement of development, a 1:20 scale vertical section through the front  and flank elevations  including details of windows (including head, sill and window reveal details), balcony balustrade, rainwater goods,  as well as a 1:50 scale typical elevation, shall be 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 interest of the character and appearance of the conservation and wider area in accordance with  Policy CS5 of the Core Strategy 2007and Policies DM9 and DM10 of the Development Management Policies Document 2015

(13)        Any trees proposed to be felled as a result of the development hereby permitted shall be replaced by other trees in accordance with a scheme to be submitted to and approved by the local planning authority, and all planting in accordance with such an approved scheme shall be completed within a period of twelve months from the date on which the development of the site is commenced or shall be carried out in the first planting season following completion of the development.

Reason: The trees within the site make a substantial contribution to the visual amenities enjoyed by residents in the area and the felling of any trees without replacement would be detrimental to such amenities and contrary to Policies DM5 and DM9 of the Development Management Policies Document 2015.

(14)        No development shall take place until full details, of the proposed "green wall", including a schedule of maintenance for a minimum period of 5 years, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The approved "green wall" (including planting) shall be implemented prior to the occupation of the development hereby approved and thereafter retained.

Reason: To ensure the provision, establishment and maintenance of an appropriate "green wall"  in the interests of the visual amenities of the locality in accordance with  Policy CS5 of the Core Strategy 2007 and Policies DM5 and DM9 of the Development Management Policies Document 2015

(15)        The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following plans:

A03    Site Plan

A04    Ground floor plan

A05/A First Floor

A06    East Elevation

A07    South Elevation

A08    West Elevation

A09    North Elevation

Roof Plan

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning as required by Policy CS5 of the Core Strategy 2007

(16)        The proposed photo-voltaic panels shall be installed flush or integral with the roof of the development hereby permitted.

Reason:  To secure a satisfactory appearance in the interests of the visual amenities and character of the locality in accordance with Policy CS5 of the core strategy (2007) and Policies DM9 and DM10 of the Development Management Policies 2015.


 

 

Informatives:

(1)            The Council confirms that in assessing this planning application it has worked with the applicant in a positive and proactive way, in line with the requirements of paragraph 186-187 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2012

(2)            The property is situated close to a former saw mill.  In the event that contamination is found at any time when carrying out the approved development, works should be suspended and it must be reported in writing immediately to the Local Planning Authority.  In that event, an investigation and risk assessment must be undertaken and remediation carried out as is necessary, subject to the approval in writing of the Local Planning Authority.

(3)            (3)      No burning of materials obtained by site clearance shall be carried out on the application site.

(4)            The water efficiency standard required under condition 8 has been adopted by the local planning authority through the Development Management Policies 2015.  This standard is the ‘optional requirement’ detailed in Building Regulations 2010, Part G Approved Document (AD) Buildings Regulations (2015), at Appendix A paragraph A1.

The applicant is advised that this standard can be achieved through either:

(a)      using the ‘fittings approach’ where water fittings are installed as per the table at 2.1 in the AD or

(b)      using the water efficiency calculation methodology detailed in the AD Part G Appendix A.

(5)            The applicant should note that under the terms of The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010, Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000, it is an offence to disturb nesting birds or roosting bats which are also European Protected Species.

You should note that the work hereby granted consent does not override the statutory protection afforded to these and other protected species and you are advised to seek expert advice if you suspect that the demolition would disturb any protected species. Please note that a European Protected Species Licence will be required to allow the proposed development to proceed lawfully. Further details can be found at:

https://www.gov.uk/environmental-management/wildlife-habitat-conservation

(6)            This form of development is considered liable for the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). CIL is a non-negotiable charge on new developments which involve the creation of 100 square metres or more of gross internal floorspace or involve the creation of a new dwelling, even when this is below 100 square metres. The levy is a standardised, non-negotiable charge expressed as pounds per square metre, and are charged on the net additional floorspace generated by a development.

You will receive more information regarding the CIL in due course.

More information and the charging schedule are available online

http://www.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/NR/exeres/74864EB7-F2ED-4928-AF5A-72188CBA0E14,frameless.htm?NRMODE=Published

(7)            You are advised that works related to the construction of the development hereby permitted, including works of demolition or preparation prior to building operations shall not take place other than between the hours of 08.00 to 18.00 hours Mondays to Fridays; 08.00 to 13.00 hours Saturdays; with no work on Saturday afternoons (after 13.00 hours), Sundays, Bank Holidays or Public Holidays.

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