Agenda item

Demolish existing dwelling and erect two detached dwellings for residential use.

Pamela Astill, a neighbouring resident, spoke in objection to the proposed development.

RESOLVED to GRANT PLANNING PERMISSION subject to the following conditions:

1.         The development must be begun not later than three years beginning with the date of this permission.

2.         This permission relates to the revised site layout plan Ref. H217/3 including the tree protection measures and the reposition of the dwellings further back into the site as well as the originally submitted plans Ref. H217/1, H217/2, H217/4 and the Design and Access Ref H217 and Tree Survey Ref. WKW/CJS/BP131001.

3.         Before development is commenced there shall be submitted and approved by the Borough Council precise details of all construction materials. Once approved the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved materials.

4.         Before development is commenced there shall be submitted to and approved by the Borough Council details of any proposed alterations to the existing ground levels of the site, including details of the finished floor levels in relation to existing levels. Thereafter the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

5.         No part of the development hereby permitted shall be brought into use until a dropped vehicular footway crossing is available for use and constructed in accordance with the Highway Authority specification to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority.

6.         No part of the development hereby permitted shall be brought into use until all drives and any 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 drives and any parking or turning areas shall then be maintained in such hard bound material for the life of the development.

7.         Pedestrian visibility splays of 2.0 metres x 2.0 metres shall be provided on each side of the vehicle access. These measurements are taken from and along the highway boundary. The areas of land forward of these splays shall be maintained free of all obstruction over 0.6 metres above the carriageway level at all times.

8.         No part of the development hereby permitted shall be brought into use until the access driveway / parking / turning area (s) is constructed with provision to prevent the unregulated discharge of surface water from the driveway /parking/turning area(s) to the public highway in accordance with details first submitted to and approved in writing by the LPA. The provision to prevent the unregulated discharge of surface water to the public highway shall then be retained for the life of the development.

9.         Before development is commenced there shall be submitted to and approved by the Borough Council details of the means of enclosure of the site. The approved means of enclosure shall be erected prior to the first occupation of the dwellings hereby approved.

10.       Before development is commenced, including site preparation the tree protection measures as shown on the revised site lay out plan Ref. H217/3 and detailed within the tree impact assessment shall be implemented and retained for the entire construction period of the development hereby approved.

Reasons

1.         In order to comply with Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

2.         For the avoidance of doubt.

3.         To ensure a satisfactory development, in accordance with the aims of policy ENV1 of the Gedling Borough Council Replacement Local Plan (Certain Saved Polices 2008).

4.         To ensure a satisfactory development, in accordance with the aims of policy ENV1 of the Gedling Borough Council Replacement Local Plan (Certain Saved Polices 2008).

5.         In the interests of Highway safety.

6.         To reduce the possibility of deleterious material being deposited on the public highway (loose stones etc).

7.         In the interests of Highway safety.

8.         To ensure surface water from the site is not deposited on the public highway causing dangers to road users.

9.         To ensure a satisfactory development, in accordance with the aims of policy ENV1 of the Gedling Borough Council Replacement Local Plan (Certain Saved Polices 2008).

10.       To ensure a satisfactory development and protect the health of the trees at the site which contribute to the visual amenity of the area in accordance with the aims of policies ENV1 and ENV17 of the Gedling Borough Council Replacement Local Plan (Certain Saved Polices 2008).

Reasons for Decision

The proposed development results in no significant impact on the amenities of neighbouring residential properties and has no material impact on the character or appearance of the site or the wider special character area. The proposal therefore accords with the aims of the NPPF and Policies ENV17, H7 and H16 of the Gedling Borough Replacement Local Plan (Certain Policies Saved 2008).

Notes to Applicant

Planning Statement - The Borough Council has worked positively and proactively with the applicant in accordance with paragraphs 186 to 187 of the National Planning Policy Framework.

The proposed development lies within a coal mining area which may contain unrecorded coal mining related hazards. If any coal mining feature is encountered during development, this should be reported immediately to The Coal Authority on 0845 762   6848. Further information is also available on The Coal Authority website at www.coal.decc.gov.uk. Property specific summary information on past, current and future coal mining activity can be obtained from The Coal Authority's Property Search Service on 0845 762 6848 or at www.groundstability.com.

The attached permission is for development which will involve building up to, or close to, the boundary of the site.  Your attention is drawn to the fact that if you should need access to neighbouring land in another ownership in order to facilitate the construction of the building and its future maintenance you are advised to obtain permission from the owner of the land for such access before beginning your development.

The development makes it necessary to construct a vehicular crossing and reinstatement of the redundant access over the grass verge of the public highway. These works shall be constructed to the satisfaction of the Highway Authority. You are, therefore, required to contact the County Council's Customer Services to arrange for these works on telephone 0300 500 80 80.