Agenda item

Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed development comprising of a hip to gable loft conversion, rear dormer and roof lights.

Description

Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed development comprising of a hip to gable loft conversion, rear dormer and roof lights.

Decision

The Committee noted a presentation from the Planning Officer.

The following point was raised by the Committee:

a)            Reason Item was brought before Committee: Members noted that the reason this Application had been brought before the Committee was because the property it relates to is owned by a Ward Councillor.

Following consideration, the Committee resolved unanimously that:

The Application be APPROVED subject to the following:

Informative(s):

(1)          A Certificate of Lawful Development is granted for the following reason:

The proposed development is Permitted Development under Schedule 2, Part 1 Classes B and C of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended).

(2)          This decision relates to the following drawings:

PL-00 – Location Plan – dated Sep 20

Pl-01 – Site Plan – dated Sep 20

PL-02 – Existing Ground & First Plans – dated Sep 20

PL03 – Existing First & Loft Plans – dated Sep 20

PL-04 – Existing Elevations – dated Sep 20

PL-05 – Proposed Ground & First Floor Plan – dated Sep 20

PL-06 – Proposed loft & Roof Plan – dated Sep 20

PL-07 – Proposed Elevations – dated Sep 20

PL-08 – Existing & Proposed Sections – dated Sep 20

(3)          Development is permitted by Class B subject to the following conditions —

(a) the materials used in any exterior work must be of a similar appearance to those used in the construction of the exterior of the existing dwellinghouse;

(b) the enlargement must be constructed so that—

(i) other than in the case of a hip-to-gable enlargement or an enlargement which joins the original roof to the roof of a rear or side extension—

(aa) the eaves of the original roof are maintained or reinstated; and

 (bb) the edge of the enlargement closest to the eaves of the original roof is, so far as practicable, not less than 0.2 metres from the eaves, measured along the roof slope from the outside edge of the eaves; and

(ii) other than in the case of an enlargement which joins the original roof to the roof of a rear or side extension, no part of the enlargement extends beyond the outside face of any external wall of the original dwellinghouse; and

(c) any window inserted on a wall or roof slope forming a side elevation of the dwellinghouse must be —

(i) obscure-glazed, and

(ii) non-opening unless the parts of the window which can be opened are more than 1.7 metres above

(4)          Development is permitted by Class C subject to the condition that any window located on a roof slope forming a side elevation of the dwellinghouse must be —

(a) obscure-glazed; and

(b) non-opening unless the parts of the window which can be opened are more than 1.7 metres above the floor of the room in which the window is installed.

(5)          Your attention is drawn to the need to comply with the relevant provisions of the Building Regulations, the Building Acts and other related legislation. These cover such works as - the demolition of existing buildings, the erection of a new building or structure, the extension or alteration to a building, change of use of buildings, installation of services, underpinning works, and fire safety/means of  escape works. Notice of intention to demolish existing buildings must be given to the Council's Building Control Service at least 6 weeks before work starts. A completed application form together with detailed plans must be submitted for approval before any building swork is commenced. 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.

(6)          You have been granted planning permission to build a residential extension. When undertaking demolition and/or building work, please be considerate to your neighbours and do not undertake work before 8am or after 6pm Monday to Friday, before 8am or after 1pm on a Saturday or at any time on Sundays or Bank Holidays. Furthermore, please ensure that all vehicles associated with the construction of the development hereby approved are properly washed and cleaned to prevent the passage of mud and dirt onto the adjoining highway. You are advised that the Council does have formal powers to control noise and nuisance under The Control of Pollution Act 1974, the Clean Air Acts and other relevant legislation. For further information and advice, please contact - Environmental Health Department Pollution Section.