Agenda item

PROPOSAL: Change of use of existing public house (sui generis) to commercial unit (Class E), partial demolition of existing building and erection of five-storey side extension with recessed balconies, single storey roof extension and roof terrace and new three-storey building to rear to provide 8no. new apartments (2no 1 bed and 8no 2 bed), and rearrangement of 2no. existing apartments.

 

Councillor Austin spoke against the application under Council Rule 20.1.

 

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

 

THAT the officer’s recommendation be adopted, namely:

 

That the application be deferred to officers for approval subject to the receipt of a satisfactory signed legal agreement to secure the contributions towards the SAMM project within 6 months and the following safeguarding 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 and the approved drawings numbered 08740-LEP-ZZ-ZZ-DR-A-00220 Revision P03 (received 19/05/23), 08740-LEP-ZZ-ZZ-DR-A-00221 Revision P02 (received 10/03/23), 08740-LEP-ZZ-ZZ-DR-A-00222 Revision P02 (received 10/03/23), 08740-LEP-ZZ-ZZ-DR-A- 00230 Revision P01 (received 02/08/23) and 08740-LEP-ZZ-ZZ-DR-A-00215 Revision P02 (received 10/03/23).

 

GROUND:

To secure the proper development of the area.

 

3.  Prior to the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby approved samples of the materials to be used shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved samples unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

 

GROUND:

To safeguard the special character and appearance of the area as a Conservation Area in accordance with Policy HE02 of the Thanet Local Plan and the advice as contained within the NPPF.

 

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

 

GROUND:

To safeguard the special character and appearance of the area as a Conservation Area in accordance with Policy HE02 of the Thanet Local Plan and the advice as contained within the NPPF.

 

5.  Prior to the first occupation of the residential development, the secure cycle parking facilities, as shown on approved drawing no. 08740-LEP-ZZ-ZZ-DR-A-00220 Revision P03 (received 19/05/23) 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.

 

6.  The kitchen/living room window (apartment 6) in the rear elevation of the main building hereby approved shall be provided and maintained with obscured glass to a minimum level of obscurity to conform to Pilkington Glass level 4 or equivalent and shall be installed prior to first occupation of the development hereby permitted and permanently retained thereafter.

 

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 use of the roof terrace hereby permitted, privacy screens of a minimum height of 1.8m shall be installed along the northeast side of the roof terrace to apartment 3, as shown on the approved plan numbered 08740-LEP-ZZ-ZZ-DR-A-00230 Revision P03 (received 02/08/23) and thereafter maintained.

 

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.

 

8.  Prior to the first occupation of the residential apartment a verification report demonstrating compliance with the recommendations in the Noise Impact Assessment (ENS 16th June 2022) shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. The assessment shall be submitted for written approval of the Local Planning Authority and all works which form part of the approved scheme shall thereafter be implemented and thereafter maintained.

 

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.

 

9.  Prior to the first occupation of the residential apartment details of a mechanical ventilation system, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details and shall be retained thereafter.

 

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.

 

10.Prior to the first occupation of units 1 or 2 details of the low level planters and gates within the courtyard as shown on drawing 08740-LEP-ZZ-ZZ-DR-A-00220 Revision P03 (received 19/05/23) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details and shall be retained thereafter.

 

GROUND:

To safeguard the residential amenities of future occupiers of the development in accordance with Policy QD04 of the Thanet Local Plan.

 

11.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.

 

12.The development hereby permitted shall be constructed in order to meet the required technical standard for water efficiency of 110 litres / 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 litres / person / day, in accordance with Policy QD04 of the Thanet Local Plan.

 

13.Prior to the installation of balustrades within the south east (front) elevation, at first and second floors their detailed design at a scale of 1:20 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.

 

14.No demolition or development shall commence until a method statement setting out the details and specifications of works to safeguard the Royal Sailors Rest building (in particular its side elevation), throughout construction, have been submitted to and, agreed in writing, by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be constructed in accordance with the approved details.

 

GROUND:

To preserve the character of the Grade II Listed structure attached to the application site in accordance with Policy HE03 of the Thanet Local Plan and the advice contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

15.Prior to the installation of the rainwater goods, details including the material and a sectional profile and connection with the existing built form shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The rainwater goods shall be installed in accordance with the approved details.

 

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.

 

16.Prior to the commencement of the development, including any demolition, a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The Construction Environmental Management Plan shall be in accordance with BS5228-1:2009+A1:2014: Code of Practice for Noise and Vibration on Construction and Open Sites and IAQM Guidance on the Assessment of dust from demolition and construction 2014; the Plan shall include mitigation measures. The management plan shall also include the following:

(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

 

The development should be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

 

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 National Planning Policy Framework.

 

17.The doors to the bin store shall not open outwards over the highway.

 

GROUND:

In the interests of highway safety.

 

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