Agenda item

PROPOSAL: Change of use from commercial workshop and 2No flats to 6No

1-bed and 2No 2-bed flats together with erection of first and second floor extensions, 4No dormer windows to rear, replacement of windows and roof tiles and alterations to fenestration.

Mr Clay spoke in favour of the application.

It was proposed by the Chair and seconded by the Vice-Chair:

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

That the application be APPROVED, subject to 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 proposed development shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted application as amended by the revised drawings numbered P0 REV 2, P01 REV 2, P02 REV 2, P03 REV 2, P04 REV 2, P101 REV 2, P102 REV 2, P201 REV 2, P202 REV 2, received 10 June 2022.

GROUND;

To secure the proper development of the area.

3  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

(f) Measures to control noise affecting nearby residents

(g) Dust control measures

(h) Access arrangements

GROUND:

In the interests of highway safety and neighbouring amenity, in accordance with Policy QD03 of the Thanet Local Plan and the advice contained within the NPPF.

4  The development hereby permitted shall be constructed using white render to the Cottage Road Elevation and, white painted flint and brickwork to the Hibernia Street, Elevation and slate tiles to match the existing property in accordance with the correspondence from the applicant's agent received 06 July 2022 unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

GROUND:

In the interests of visual amenity in accordance with Policy QD02 of the Thanet Local Plan.

5  The approved doors and windows shall not open over the highway.

GROUND:

In the interest of highway safety

6  The refuse storage facilities as specified upon the approved drawing numbered P0 2 Rev 2 and received on 10 June 2022 shall be provided prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved and shall be kept available for that use at all times.

GROUND:

To safeguard the residential amenities currently enjoyed by the occupiers of nearby residential properties in accordance with Policy QD03 of the Thanet Local Plan.

7  Prior to the first occupation of the development, the secure cycle parking facilities, as shown on approved drawing no. P0 2 Rev 2 shall be provided and thereafter maintained.

GROUND:

To promote cycling as an alternative form of transport, in accordance with Policy TP03 and SP43 of the Thanet Local Plan.

8  The development hereby permitted shall be constructed to a high standard of energy efficiency to the equivalent of Level 4 of the Code for Sustainable Homes, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

GROUND:

All new buildings and conversions of existing buildings must be designed to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and have resilience to function in a changing climate, in accordance with Policy QD01 of the Thanet Local Plan.

9  The development hereby permitted shall be constructed in order to meet the required technical standard for water efficiency of 110litres/person/day, thereby Part G2 Part 36 (2b)of Schedule 1 Regulation 36 to the Building Regulations 2010, as amended, applies.

GROUND:

Thanet is within a water stress area as identified by the Environment Agency, and therefore new developments will be expected to meet the water efficiency optional requirement of 110 litre /person/day, in accordance with Policy QD04 of the Thanet Local Plan.

10  Prior to the installation of any external windows manufacturers details of the proposed windows shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Such details as are approved shall be carried out concurrently with the development and fully implemented prior to the first occupation of any part of the approved development.

GROUND:

To secure a satisfactory external treatment and to safeguard the special character and appearance of the designated heritage asset in accordance with Policy HE02 of the Thanet Local Plan and advice contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

11  All new window and door openings shall be set within a reveal of not less than 100mm.

GROUND:

In the interests of visual amenity, in accordance with Policy QD02 of the Thanet Local Plan.

Upon being put to the vote, the motion was declared CARRIED.