Agenda item

PROPOSAL: Erection of 5No two storey detached dwellings with associated access and parking following demolition of existing dwelling.

 

Speaking in favour of the application was Mr Hume.

 

Speaking as ward councillor was Councillor Rogers.

 

It was proposed by the Chairman, seconded by the Vice Chairman:

 

“THAT the officer’s recommendation be adopted, namely:

 

‘To DEFER & DELEGATE for approval to officers subject the following conditions:

 

 1  The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

 

GROUND;

In accordance with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Purchase Act 2004).

 

 2  The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted drawings numbered 23541A_002 Rev B, 23541A_003 Rev C, 23541A_099 Rev A, 23541A_100 Rev D, 23541A_101 Rev B, 23541A_102 Rev A, 23541A_103 Rev B, 23541A_104 Rev A, 23541A_200 Rev D, 23541A_201 Rev A, 23541A_202 Rev A, 23541A_301 Rev A, 23541A_300 Rev C, 

 

GROUND;

To secure the proper development of the area.

 

 3  No development shall take place on any external surface of the development hereby approved until details of the type, colour and texture of all materials to be used for the external surfaces of the buildings have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

 

GROUND;

In the interests of visual amenity in accordance with Policy D1 of the Thanet Local Plan

 

 4  Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved,  full details of both hard and soft landscape works, to include 

 

• species, size and location of new trees, shrubs, hedges and grassed areas to be planted.
• the treatment proposed for all hard surfaced areas beyond the limits of the highway.
• walls, fences, other means of enclosure proposed.

 

shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority.

 

GROUND;

In the interests of the visual amenities of the area and to adequately integrate the development into the environment in accordance with Policies D1 and D2 of the Thanet Local Plan.

 

 5  All hard and soft landscape works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. The works shall be carried out prior to the first occupation; of any part of the development, or in accordance with a programme of works to be agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. Any trees or plants which within a period of 5 years from the completion of the development die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased, shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of a similar size and species.

 

GROUND;

In the interests of the visual amenities of the area in accordance with Policies D1 and D2 of the Thanet Local Plan

 

 6  A landscape management plan (including long term design objectives), management responsibilities and maintenance schedules for all landscape areas, other than small, privately owned, domestic gardens, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority prior to the occupation of the development or any phase of the development, whichever is the sooner, for its approved use. The landscape management plan shall be carried out as approved.

 

GROUND;

In the interests of the visual amenities of the area and to adequately integrate the development into the environment in accordance with Policies D1 and D2 of the Thanet Local Plan

 

 7  Existing trees, shrubs and hedgerows identified for retention within the development site or existing trees growing on an adjacent site, where excavations, changes to land levels or underground works are within the crown spread, shall be protected in accordance with BS 5837  2005 using the following protective fence specification - o Chestnut paling fence 1.2m in height, to BS 1722 part 4, securely mounted on 1.7m x 7cm x  7.5cm timber posts driven firmly into the ground.  The fence shall be erected below the outer most limit of the branch spread or at a distance equal to half the height of the tree, whichever is the furthest from the tree, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. The protective fencing shall be erected before the works hereby approved or any site clearance work commences, and shall thereafter be maintained until the development has been completed. At no time during the site works shall building materials, machinery, waste, chemicals, stored or piled soil, fires or vehicles be allowed within the protective fenced area. Nothing shall be attached or fixed to any part of a retained tree and it should not be used as an anchor point. There shall be no change in the original soil level, nor trenches excavated within the protective fenced area. 

 

GROUND;

To protect existing trees and to adequately integrate the development into the environment, in accordance with Thanet Local Plan Policies D1 and D2.

 

 8  Prior to the commencement of any development on site details to include the following shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority and should be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

  

   (a) Routing of construction and delivery vehicles to / from site

   (b) Parking and turning areas for construction and delivery vehicles and site personnel

   (c) Timing of deliveries

   (d) Provision of wheel washing facilities

   (e) Temporary traffic management / signage

 

GROUND: 

In the interest of highway safety and neighbouring amenity, in accordance with Policy D1 of the Thanet Local Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

 9  The construction of the development hereby permitted shall incorporate measures to prevent the discharge of surface water onto the highway. 

 

GROUND;

In the interests of highway safety.

 

10  The area shown on the approved plan numbered 23541A_002 Revision B for vehicle parking and manoeuvring areas, shall be kept available for such use at all times and such land and access thereto shall be provided prior to the first occupation of any dwelling hereby permitted.

 

GROUND:

In the interests of highway safety.

 

11  The development hereby approved shall incorporate a bound surface material for the first 5 metres of the access from the edge of the highway.

 

GROUND;

In the interests of highway safety.

 

12  Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby permitted details of the cycle parking, which shall be in the form of a covered and secure enclosure shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

 

GROUND;

In the interests of promoting increased cycling in accordance with policy TR12 of the Thanet Local Plan

 

13  Prior to the first occupation of the dwellings hereby approved visibility splays of 2 metres by 2 metres behind the footway on both sides of the  access with no obstructions over 0.6m above footway level shall be provided and thereafter maintained.

 

GROUND;

In the interest of highway safety.

 

14  Notwithstanding the details shown on drawing numbered 23541A_002 Revision B details of the refuse collection point shall be submitted prior to the first occupation of any dwelling hereby approved. The refuse collection point will need to be at the front of the site where it meets Clive Road. 

 

GROUND:

In the interests of amenity for future occupiers in accordance with D1 of the Thanet Local Plan.

 

15  Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, a scheme to demonstrate that the internal noise levels within the residential units and the external noise levels in the back gardens and other relevant amenity areas will conform to the standard identified by BS 8233 2014, Sound Insulation and Noise Reduction for Buildings - Code of Practice, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The work specified in the approved scheme shall then be carried out in accordance with the approved details prior to occupation of the premises and be retained thereafter.

 

GROUND:

In the interests of amenity for future occupiers in accordance with D1 of the Thanet Local Plan.

 

16  Prior to the occupation of any dwelling hereby approved, a lighting plan must be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The plan must demonstrate that the recommendations within paragraph 4.4.5 (Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey and Bat Building Survey; Corylus Ecology; March 18) have been implemented. The plan must be implemented as approved.

 

GROUND: 

In the interests of biodiversity in accordance with paragraph 175 of the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

17  Prior to the occupation of any dwelling hereby approved, a ecological enhancement plan must be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The plan must demonstrate that the recommendations within paragraph 4.7.2 (Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey and Bat Building Survey; Corylus Ecology; March 18) have been implemented. The plan must be implemented as approved.

 

GROUND: 

In the interests of biodiversity in accordance with paragraph 175 of the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

18  Intrusive Investigation

 

a)        No development shall take place until an intrusive site investigation and risk assessment has been undertaken by competent persons and a written report of the findings has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  It shall include an assessment of the nature and extent of any contamination on the site, whether or not it originates on the site. The report of the findings shall include:

 

(i)          A survey of the extent, scale and nature of contamination;

 

(ii)         An assessment of the potential risks in relation to:

 

   Human health;

 

Property (existing or proposed) including buildings, crops, livestock, pets, woodland and service lines and pipes,

 

   Adjoining land,

 

   Ground waters and surface waters,

 

   Ecological systems,

 

(iii)         An updated conceptual model of the site indicating sources, pathways and receptors.

 

(iv)        An appraisal of remedial options and identification of the preferred option(s).

 

All work pursuant to this Condition shall be conducted in accordance with the DEFRA and Environment Agency document Model Procedures for the Management of Land Contamination (Contamination Report 11).

 

b)          If investigation and risk assessment shows that remediation is necessary, a detailed remediation scheme to bring the site to a condition suitable for the intended use by removing unacceptable risks to human health, buildings and other property and the natural and historical environment shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to commencement of the development. The scheme shall include details of all works to be undertaken, proposed remediation objectives and remediation criteria, a timetable of works, site management procedures and a verification plan. The scheme shall ensure that the site will not qualify as contaminated land under Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 in relation to the intended use of the land after remediation.  The approved remediation scheme shall be carried out in accordance with the approved terms including the timetable, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The Local Planning Authority shall be given two weeks written notification of commencement of the remediation scheme works.

 

c)          Prior to commencement of development, a verification report demonstrating completion of the works set out in the approved remediation scheme and the effectiveness of the remediation shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The report shall include results of sampling and monitoring carried out in accordance with the approved verification plan to demonstrate that the site remediation criteria have been met. It shall also include details of longer term monitoring of pollutant linkages and maintenance and arrangements for contingency action, as identified in the verification plan, and for the reporting of this to the Local Planning Authority.

 

GROUND:

To ensure that the development does not contribute to, or is not put at unacceptable risk form, or adversely affected by, unacceptable levels of water pollution in line with paragraph 170 of the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

19  If, during development, significant contamination is suspected or found to be present at the site, then works shall cease, and this contamination shall be fully assessed and an appropriate remediation scheme agreed with the Local Planning Authority. The approved works shall be implemented within a timetable agreed by the Local Planning Authority and shall be of such a nature as to render harmless the identified contamination given the proposed end use of the site and surrounding environment, including controlled waters.  Prior to first occupation/use and following completion of approved measures, a verification report shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval.

 

GROUND:

To ensure that the development does not contribute to, or is not put at unacceptable risk form, or adversely affected by, unacceptable levels of water pollution in line with paragraph 170 of the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

20  Piling or any other foundation designs using penetrative methods shall not be permitted other than with the express written consent of the Local Planning Authority, which may be given for those parts of the site where it has been demonstrated that there is no resultant unacceptable risk to groundwater. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

 

GROUND:

To ensure that the development does not contribute to, or is not put at unacceptable risk form, or adversely affected by, unacceptable levels of water pollution in line with paragraph 170 of the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

21  Where infiltration is to be used to manage the surface water from the development hereby permitted, it will only be allowed within those parts of the site where information is submitted to demonstrate to the Local Planning Authority's satisfaction that there is no resultant unacceptable risk to controlled waters and/or ground stability. The development shall only then be carried out in accordance with the approved details

 

GROUND;

 

To protect vulnerable groundwater resources and ensure compliance with the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

22  No development shall take place until the applicant, or their agents or successors in title, has secured the implementation of a programme of archaeological work in accordance with a written specification and timetable which has been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority.

 

GROUND;

To ensure that features of archaeological interest are properly examined and recorded in accordance with the advice contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.’”

 

Following debate, the motion was put to the vote. The Chairman exercised his casting vote and the motion was declared CARRIED.