Agenda item

Report of the Head of Transport and Planning recommending that the Panel delegate approval in respect of an application for a proposed development at the above address.

The Panel considered the report of the Head of Transport and Planning in respect of an application for planning permission for the proposed development at the above address recommending that authority be delegated to the Head of Transport and Planning to grant planning permission subject to the criteria listed in the report.

 

Erection of a 1-bed detached house, following demolition of existing building.

 

Gary Pengelly (local resident objecting), and Councillor Keogh (ward councillor/objecting) were present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting. In addition the Panel noted that a statement had been received, circulated, and read by the Panel and posted online from Cynthia and Herman Where (local residents objecting).

 

The presenting officer reported deleted conditions regarding water efficiency and energy efficiency, and additional conditions as set out in full below.

 

During discussion on the item, members raised the issue that separate planning permission would be required to turn the property into an HMO. And that in demolishing and developing the property the Applicant should curtail damage to neighbouring properties.

 

Upon being put to the vote the Panel confirmed the Habitats Regulation Assessment.

 

RECORDED VOTE

FOR:  Councillors Beaurain, Blatchford, M Bunday, Savage, Windle.

ABSTAINED: Councillor Frampton

 

The Panel then considered recommendation (2) that authority be delegated to the Head of Transport and Planning to grant planning permission subject to criteria listed in the report] (as amended).  Upon being put to the vote the recommendations (as amended) were carried, following the casting vote of the Chair.

 

RECORDED VOTE

FOR:  Councillors M Bunday, Savage, Windle. 

AGAINST:  Councillors Beaurain, Blatchford, Frampton.

 

 

RESOLVED

 

1.  To confirm the Habitats Regulation Assessment set out in Appendix 1 of the report.

2.  That authority be delegated to the Head of Transport and Planning to grant planning permission subject to the conditions in the report and any additional or amended conditions or planning obligations set out below.

 

 

Changes to recommendation/conditions

 

Deleted conditions, additional conditions, note to applicant, informative (By Officer)

 

Deleted conditions:

 

7) Water Efficiency (Pre-commencement)

With the exception of site clearance, demolition and preparation works, no development works shall be carried out until written documentary evidence demonstrating that the development will achieve a maximum of 100Litres/Person/Day internal water use the form of a water efficiency calculator shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for its approval, unless an otherwise agreed timeframe is agreed in writing by the LPA. The appliances/ fittings to be installed as specified.

 

Reason: To ensure the development minimises its overall demand for resources and to demonstrate compliance with policy CS20 of the Local Development Framework Core Strategy Development Plan Document Adopted Version (Amended 2015)

 

8) Energy Efficiency - Conversion (Pre-Commencement)

Confirmation of the energy strategy, that will achieve a reduction in CO2 emissions of at least 15% or a minimum Energy Efficiency Rating of 70 post refurbishment (an EPC rating C), must be submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of the development hereby granted consent. Measures that meet the agreed specifications must be installed and rendered fully operational prior to the first occupation of the development hereby granted consent and retained thereafter.

 

Reason: To ensure the development has minimised its overall demand for resources and to demonstrate compliance with policy CS20 of the Local Development Framework Core Strategy Development Plan Document Adopted Version (January 2010).

 

Additional Conditions

 

6) Water & Energy [Pre-Commencement]

With the exception of site clearance, demolition and preparation works, no development works shall be carried out until written documentary evidence demonstrating that the development will achieve a maximum 100 Litres/Person/Day internal water use. A water efficiency calculator shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for its approval, unless an otherwise agreed timeframe is agreed in writing by the LPA. It should be demonstrated that SCC Energy Guidance for New Developments has been considered in the design.

 

Reason: To ensure the development minimises its overall demand for resources and to demonstrate compliance with policy CS20 of the Local Development Framework Core Strategy Development Plan Document Adopted Version (Amended 2015).

 

7) Water & Energy [Performance]

Within 6 months of any part of the development first becoming occupied, written documentary evidence proving that the development has achieved 100 Litres/Person/Day internal water use in the form of a final water efficiency calculator and detailed documentary evidence confirming that the water appliances/fittings have been installed as specified shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for its approval. It should be demonstrated that SCC Energy Guidance for New Developments has been considered in the construction.

 

Reason: To ensure the development has minimised its overall demand for resources and to demonstrate compliance with Policy CS20 of the Adopted Core Strategy (Amended 2015).

 

13) Land Contamination investigation and remediation (Pre-Commencement & Occupation)

Prior to the commencement of development approved by this planning permission (or such other date or stage in development as may be agreed in writing

with the Local Planning Authority), a scheme to deal with the risks associated with contamination of the site shall be submitted to and approved by the Local

 Planning Authority.  That scheme shall include all of the following phases, unless identified as unnecessary by the preceding phase and approved in

writing by the Local Planning Authority:

1.  A desk top study including;
-  historical and current sources of land contamination
-  results of a walk-over survey identifying any evidence of land contamination
-  identification of the potential contaminants associated with the above
-  an initial conceptual site model of the site indicating sources, pathways and receptors
-  a qualitative assessment of the likely risks
-  any requirements for exploratory investigations

 

2. A report of the findings of an exploratory site investigation, characterising the site and allowing for potential risks (as identified in phase 1) to be assessed.

 

3. A scheme of remediation detailing the remedial actions to be taken and how they will be implemented.

 

On completion of the works set out in (3) a verification report shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority confirming the remediation actions that have been undertaken in accordance with the approved scene of remediation and setting out any measures for maintenance, further monitoring, reporting and arrangements for contingency action.  The verification report shall be approved by the Local Planning Authority prior to the occupation or operational use of any stage of the development. Any changes to these agreed elements require the express consent of the local planning authority.

 

Reason: To ensure land contamination risks associated with the site are appropriately investigated and assessed with respect to human health and the wider environment and where required remediation of the site is to an appropriate standard.

 

15) Use of Uncontaminated Soils and Fill (Performance)

Clean, uncontaminated soil, subsoil, rock, aggregate, brick rubble, crushed concrete and ceramic shall only be permitted for infilling and landscaping on the site. Any such materials imported on to the site must be accompanied by documentation to validate their quality and be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval prior to the development hereby approved first coming into use or occupation.

 

Reason: To ensure imported materials are suitable and do not introduce any land contamination risks onto the development.

 

19) Lamp column relocation

Prior to the first occupation of the dwelling hereby approved the lighting column shall be moved beyond the access to the garage

Reason: To ensure safe access to the garage and in the interests of highway safety.

 

Note to applicant

Permission is required to move the lighting column to facilitate access to the garage. This can be arranged by emailing LightingDesign@enerveo.com

 

Informative

Southern Water – Sewerage Connection

A formal application for connection to the public sewerage system is required in order to service this development. Please read our Southern Water’s New Connections Services Charging Arrangements documents which has now been published and is available to read on our website via the following link https://beta.southernwater.co.uk/infrastructure-charges