Agenda item

Erection of a single-storey four bed dwelling unit in rear garden of existing sheltered housing at 303 Green Lanes and associated landscaping.

h.1    The Planning Officer introduced the report as set out in the report. 

h.2    There being no questions from Members, the Chair moved to the vote.

Councillor Smith abstained from the vote.

     RESOLVED that:

  1.  SCB0 – Development in accordance with plans

  The development hereby permitted shall only be carried out and completed strictly in accordance with the submitted plans hereby approved and any subsequent approval of details.

    REASON: To ensure that the development hereby permitted is carried out in full accordance with the plans hereby approved.

  2.  SCB1 – Commencement within three years

The development hereby permitted must be begun not later than three years after the date of this permission.

REASON: In order to comply with the provisions of Section 91(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended.

  3.  SCG6 – Restrictions of Permitted Development Rights

    Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning General Development Order 1995 (or any order revoking or re-enacting that Order), planning permission shall be required for the erection of any extensions, outbuildings, or any other external alterations.

  REASON: To ensure that the external appearance of the building is satisfactory and does not detract from the character and visual amenity of the area.

  4.  SCM6 – Materials to be approved (entire site)

    Details, including samples, of materials to be used on the external surfaces of the building, boundary walls and ground surfaces shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority, in writing, before any work commences on site. The development shall not be carried out otherwise than in accordance with the details thus approved.

  REASON: To ensure that the external appearance of the building is satisfactory and does not detract from the character and visual amenity of the area.

  5.  SCM9 – No extraneous pipework

No soil stacks, soil vent pipes, flues, ductwork or any other pipework shall be fixed to the (street) elevations of the building other than as shown on the drawings hereby approved.

REASON: To ensure that the external appearance of the building is satisfactory and does not detract from the character and visual amenity of the area.

  6.  SCT2 – Provision of landscaping as approved

The landscaping hereby approved as part of the development shall be carried out within a period of twelve months from the date on which the development of the site commences or shall be carried out in the first planting (and seeding) season following completion of the development, and shall be maintained to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority for a period of ten years. Such maintenance is to include the replacement of any plants that die, or are severely damaged, seriously diseased, or removed.

REASON: To accord with the requirements of Section 197(a) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and to provide reasonable environmental standards in the interests of the appearance of the site and area.

  7.  SCH10 – Provision for cycles

Secure, covered parking shall be provided for two bicycles, as shown on the plans hereby approved, before use of the development hereby permitted commences.

REASON: To ensure that a reasonable provision is made within the site for the parking of bicycles in the interests of discouraging car use, relieving congestion in surrounding streets and improving highway conditions in general.

  8.  SCR2 – Details of refuse storage enclosure

Details of dustbin enclosures (including mandatory recycling facilities), showing the design, external appearance and location thereof, shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority, in writing, before construction commences. The development shall not be carried out otherwise than in accordance with the details thus approved. 

REASON: To ensure there is adequate provision for dustbin and recycling facilities for the development in the interests of the appearance and amenity of the area.

  9.  NSC – Ecological roofs

Full details of a bio-diverse, substrate based (75mm minimum depth) extensive brown/green roof shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority, in writing, before construction commences. The development shall not be carried out otherwise than in accordance with the details thus approved.

REASON: To enhance the character and ecology of the development, to provide undisturbed refuges for wildlife, to promote sustainable urban drainage, and to enhance the performance and efficiency of the proposed building.

  10.  NSC – Secured by Design

The development shall achieve a Certificate for Compliance to Secure by Design or alternatively achieve Secure by Design standards to the satisfaction of the Metropolitan Police, details of which, to include consultation with the police during the construction period, shall be provided in writing to the Local Planning Authority within one month of the completion date.

REASON:  To provide a safer environment for future residents and visitors to the site and reduce the fear of crime.

INFORMATIVES (ref. 2007/2977)

    The following Informatives should be added:

SI.1   Building Control

    SI.2   Work Affecting Public Highway

    SI.3   Sanitary, Ventilation and Drainage Arrangements

SI.6   Control of Pollution (Clean Air, Noise, etc.)

      SI.7   Hours of Building Works

    SI.24   Naming and Numbering

     SI.25   Disabled Person’s Provisions

     SI.27   Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

SI.28   Refuse Storage and Disposal Arrangements

    SI.33   Landscaping

NSI  With regard to surface water drainage, it is the responsibility of the developer to make proper provision for drainage.  Contact Thames Water, Ph. 0845 850 2777, for further information.