Minutes:
Description
Variation of Condition 6 (materials) of Planning Permission 15/00043/OUT (Outline application (access, appearance, layout and scale) for erection of 5x2 bed flats, retention of existing access together with associated external works following demolition of existing building.) to remove reference to the use of white render on the rear block containing two flats.
Decision
PERMITTED subject to the following conditions:
Condition(s):
(1) The development hereby permitted shall be begun either before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission, or before expiration of two years from the date of approval of the last of the reserved matters to be approved, whichever is the later permission.
Reason: To comply with Section 91(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 (2) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2005
(2) The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans and documents: 62-14-01a dated 12/14, 62-14-02a dated 03/15, 62-14-03a dated 03/15, 62-14-04 dated 12/14, 62-14-05 dated 12/14, 62-14-06 dated 03/15, 62-14-07 dated 03/15, 62-14-08 dated 12/14, 62-14-09a dated 12/14, 62-14-10 dated 03/15, 62-14-11 dated 03/15.
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).
(3) Prior to the commencement of any development, approval of the details of the landscaping of the site (hereinafter called "the reserved matters") shall be obtained from the Local Planning Authority in writing. Plans and particulars of the reserved matters referred to above, shall be submitted in writing to the local planning authority and shall be carried out as approved. Application for approval of the reserved matters shall be made to the local planning authority before the expiration of two years from the date of this permission.
Reason: To comply with Section 92 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51(2) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.
(4) Detailed drawings shall be submitted for the approval of the Local Planning Authority of a landscaping scheme for the planting of trees and shrubs and showing areas to be grass seeded or turfed; all landscaping in accordance with the scheme, when approved, shall be carried out 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 (and seeding season) following completion of the development and shall be maintained to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority for a period of five years, such maintenance to include the replacement of any plants which die.
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
(5) Prior to the commencement of the development full details of the new areas of hard-surfacing shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Such details shall show that the hard-surface will be porous or permeable, or shall direct surface water to a porous or permeable surface within the site. Thereafter, the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and so maintained.
Reason: To reduce surface water run-off from the site in line with policy CS6 of the Core Strategy (July 2007).
(6) Prior to the commencement of development, details and samples of the materials to be used for the external surfaces of the development 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: To enable the Local Planning Authority to exercise control over the type and colour of the materials so as to secure a satisfactory appearance in the interests of the visual amenities and character of the locality as required by Policy CS5 of the Core Strategy (2007) and Policies DM9 and DM10 of the Development Management Policies 2015.
(7) 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 4 cars and a minimum of 6 bicycles to be parked. The parking/turning area shall be used and retained exclusively for its 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.
(8) No development shall start until a Method of Construction Statement, 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) Provision of boundary hoarding ,
have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Only the approved details shall be implemented during the construction period.
Reason:..To ensure that the development does not prejudice the free flow of traffic and conditions of safety on the highway or cause inconvenience to other highway users in accordance with Policy CS16 of the Core Strategy (2007) and Policy DM35 of the Development Management Policies 2015
(9) The windows on the north-eastern flank elevation of the frontage block and the rooflights on the north-eastern flank elevation of the rear block shall be glazed with obscure glass and the left hand pane of the oriel windows on the south-western flank elevation of the frontage block shall be glazed with obscure glass and fixed shut and all shall be so maintained.
Reason: To safeguard the privacy of the occupants of adjoining properties in accordance with Policy DM10 of the Development Management Policies 2015.
(10) 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 and shall include means of providing the energy requirements of the development from renewable technologies. Thereafter, the development shall be carried out in strict accordance with the approved details.
Reason: To ensure that measures to make the development sustainable and efficient in the use of energy, water and materials are included to comply with policy CS6 of the Core Strategy (July 2007).
(11) No construction work shall be carried out in such a manner as to be audible at the site boundary before 07.30 hours on Monday to Friday or after 18.30 hours on Monday to Friday; no construction work shall be audible at the site boundary before 08.00 and after 13.00 hours on Saturdays and no construction work of any nature shall be carried out on Sundays or 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.
Informative(s):
(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.
(3) Due to the close proximity of this property to activities that have a risk of causing contamination it would be appropriate to incorporate into the build, gas protection measures such as a gas membrane impermeable to volatile hydrocarbons, methane and carbon dioxide, solid slab foundations and a granular blanket beneath the solid slab foundations to avoid the creation of a gas pathway for any potential ingress. In addition, any adverse / abnormal soil conditions relating to the possible presence of ground contamination must be immediately reported to the Local Planning Authority.