Agenda item

Erection of 5 new dwellings and associated parking areas and garaging.

Jacqueline Maidment, a local resident, spoke in objection to the application.

The Service Manager – Development Services introduced the report.

RESOLVED:

To GRANT PLANNING PERMISSION, subject to the following conditions:

1.    The development herby permitted shall commence before the expiration of 3 years from the date of this permission.

2.    This permission shall be read in accordance with the application form and following list of approved drawings: RHA1817-0150 - site plan RHA1817-0151 rev A - site plan RHA1817-0152 rev A - house plan (type A) RHA1817-0153 - house plans (type B) RHA1817-0154 rev A - site entrance RHA1817-0155 rev A - front elevations RHA1817-0156 rev A - rear elevations RHA1817-0157 rev A - side elevations RHA1817-0158 - side elevation RHA1817-0161 - Drainage layout RHA1817-0162 rev A - house plans as proposed RHA1817-0163 - house plans (type B) RHA1817-0058 rev A - site sections

The development shall thereafter be undertaken in accordance with these plans/details.

3.    No above ground work shall commence until samples of the materials for the external appearance of the dwellings have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority; development shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

4.    No part of the site hereby permitted shall be brought into use until a dropped vehicular footway crossing/ has been widened and is available for use, together with a possible relocation of the gully. These works shall be constructed in accordance with the Highway Authority specification to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority.

5.    No part of the site hereby permitted shall be brought into use until the site access drive/parking or turning areas are surfaced in a hard-bound material (not loose gravel) for a minimum of 5.5 metres behind the Highway boundary. The surfaced drive/ parking or turning areas shall then be maintained in such hard-bound material for the life of the development.

6.    No part of the development hereby permitted shall be brought into use until the access is constructed with a gradient not exceeding 1 in 10 for a distance of 5m from the rear of the highway boundary as shown on drawing number: RHA 1817-0154a

7.    No part of the development hereby permitted shall be brought into use until the visibility splays shown on drawing no: RHA 1817-0154a are provided. The area within the visibility splays referred to in this condition shall thereafter be kept free of all obstructions, structures or erections.

8.    The hedging on both sides of the access point shall be cleared completely and a 0.9m wall shall be erected on drawing no: ref: RHA 1817-0154a.

9.    From the date of first occupation every property built on the site with one or more dedicated vehicle parking spaces and/or a garage shall be provided with access to a fully operation 3 pin socket on a dedicated 16A circuit, capable of providing a safe overnight 'trickle' charge to an electric vehicle using a mode 2 charging cable.  Charging points should be provided either within garage space or via outdoor, weatherproof sockets within 3m easy access of the off road parking areas.  All EV charging points shall be clearly marked with their purpose.

10.Prior to commencement of the development a Construction Emission Management Plan (CEMP) for minimising the emission of dust and other emissions to air during the site preparation and construction shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The CEMP must be prepared with due regard to the guidance produced by the Council on the assessment of dust from demolition and construction and include a site specific dust risk assessment.  All works on site shall be undertaken in accordance with the approved CEMP unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

11.Any first floor windows in the side elevation of the properties hereby approved shall be obscured glazed to level 4 or higher on the Pilkington scale of privacy or equivalent and shall be non-opening up to a minimum height of 1.7m above the internal floor level of the room in which it is installed. This specification shall be complied with before the specific dwelling is occupied and thereafter be retained for the lifetime of the development.

Reasons

1.    To comply with the requirements of Section 91(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).

2.    For the avoidance of doubt

3.    To ensure that the character of the area is respected and to comply with policy 10 of the Aligned Core Strategy.

4.    In the interests of highway safety and to comply with policy LPD61.

5.    In the interests of highway safety and to comply with policies LPD57 and LPD61.

6.    In the interests of highway safety and to comply with policy LPD61.

7.    In the interests of highway safety and to comply with policy LPD61.

8.    In the interests of highway safety and to comply with policy LPD61.

9.    To ensure the development is constructed in an appropriate sustainable manner which takes into consideration air quality with in the Borough, and takes into consideration the National Planning Policy Framework and policy LPD11 of the Councils Local Plan.

10.To ensure the development is constructed in an appropriate sustainable manner which takes into consideration air quality with in the Borough, and takes into consideration the National Planning Policy Framework and policy LPD11 of the Councils Local Plan.

11.To ensure the amenity of neighbouring properties is respected and to comply with policy LPD32.

Notes to Applicant

The developer is encouraged to consider upgrading the EV charging facilities to incorporate additional mode 3 charging capability as this will help future proof the development and improve its sustainability. A suitable 'IEC 62196' electrical socket (minimum rated output of 3.7kw /16A) can be provided in addition to the standard 3 pin socket to allow 'Mode 3' charging of an electric vehicle. Mode 3 charging, using a suitable cable and charging point, allows Smart charging of electric vehicles.

All electrical circuits/installations shall comply with the electrical requirements of BS7671:2008 as well as conform to the IET code of practice on Electrical Vehicle Charging Equipment installation (2015).

Severn Trent Water advises that there is a public sewer located within the application site. Public sewers have statutory protection by virtue of the Water Industry Act 1991 as amended by the Water Act 2003 and you may not build close to, directly over or divert a public sewer without consent. You are advised to contact Severn Trent Water to discuss your proposals. Severn Trent Water will seek to assist you in obtaining a solution which protects both the public sewer and the proposed development. If the applicant proposes to divert the sewer, the applicant will be required to make a formal application to the Company under Section 185 of the Water Industry Act 1991. They may obtain copies of our current guidance notes and application form from either our website (www.stwater.co.uk) or by contacting our Developer Services Team (Tel: 0800 707 6600).

The flat roof aspect to the rear of plot 1 (adjacent to 27b Gardenia Drive) shall not be accessed as a balcony or other seating area and is something that would require planning permission in its own right.

The applicant is advised that all planning permissions granted on or after 16th October 2015 may be subject to the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).  Full details of CIL are available on the Council's website.

Where the Council's view is that CIL is payable, full details about the CIL Charge including, amount and process for payment will be set out in the Regulation 65 Liability Notice which will be sent to you as soon as possible after this decision notice has been issued.  If the development hereby approved is for a self-build dwelling, residential extension or residential annex you may be able to apply for relief from CIL.  Further details about CIL are available on the Councils website or from the Planning Portal: www.planningportal.gov.uk.