Agenda item

Variation of Condition 3 (Plans) of 15/01532/FUL (Conversion and extension of existing office building to provide 8 x two bedroom and 4 x one bedroom residential flats together with revised parking layout and external amenity space to amend northern side (as amended).

Description

Variation of Condition 3 (Plans) of 15/01532/FUL (Conversion and extension of existing office building to provide 8x2 bed and 4x1 bed residential flats together with revised parking layout and external amenity space) to amend northern side annexe (as amended).

Decision

Planning permission is PERMITTED subject to the following conditions:

Conditions:

(1)            The development hereby permitted shall be begun before 22.06.2019.

Reason: To comply with Section 91(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 (1) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

(2)            Prior to the commencement of development, details and samples shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority of the materials to be used for the external surfaces of the northern annexe  including all making good works, demonstrating that the finishing materials match those of the existing building/structure in size, colour, texture, profile, finish, bonding and pointing. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: To safeguard the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building / In the interest of the character and appearance of the conservation area  in accordance with Policy CS5 of the Core Strategy (2007) and Policies DM8, DM9 and DM10 of the Development Management Policies 2015.

(3)            The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: Drawing Numbers P101Rev E, P102 Rev E, P110 Rev D, P111 Rev D, P113 Rev B, D110 Rev D, D111 Rev C, D112 Rev C, D113 Rev B, 16.1113/P054 Rev B, 16.1113/P053 Rev B.

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to ensure that the development is carried out in accordance with the approved plans to comply with Policy CS5 of the Core Strategy (2007).

(4)            The development hereby approved shall not be occupied until space has been laid out within the site in accordance with the approved plans P101 Rev E and P110 Rev D for vehicles and cycles to park and turning areas provided to enable vehicles to enter and leave the site in forward gear. The parking and turning areas shall be permanently retained exclusively for their designated purpose.

Reason: To ensure that the development does not prejudice highway safety or cause inconvenience to other highway users in accordance with Policy CS16 of the Core Strategy (2007) and Policies DM35 and DM37 of the Development Management Policies 2015.

(5)            Details of windows in the north elevation of the Annexe and south elevation of Ashley House of the development hereby permitted that are to be glazed with obscure glass of no less than obscurity level 3 and permanently fixed shut, unless the parts of the window/s which can be opened are more than 1.7 metres above the floor of the room in which the window is installed shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority prior to first occupation.

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

(6)            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.

Reason: In order to safeguard the amenities of the occupiers of neighbouring properties in accordance with Policy 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)            If you need any advice regarding Building Regulations please do not hesitate to contact Epsom & Ewell Borough Council Building Control on 01372 732000 or contactus@epsom-ewell.gov.uk.