Demolition of existing dwelling and pool pavilion and erection of a replacement dwelling and tennis pavilion.

The proposal was for the demolition of existing dwelling and pool pavilion and erection of a replacement dwelling and tennis pavilion.

The application was referred to Committee as the officer’s recommendation was contrary to that of the Parish Council and there was currently no standing Councillor in the Cowden ward and therefore no delegated powers in this instance.

Resolved: That planning be granted subject to the following conditions:-

1)    The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of 3 years from the date of this permission.

       In pursuance of section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2)    The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: TIC PL 03 Rev B, TIC PL 05 Rev B, TIC PL 06 Rev A, TIC PL 07, TIC PL 09, TIC PL 16 Rev B.

       For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

3)    The development shall achieve a Code for Sustainable homes minimum rating of level 3. Evidence shall be provided to the Local Authority -                                      
i) Prior to the commencement of development, of how it is intended the development will achieve a Code for Sustainable Homes Design Certificate minimum level 3 or alternative as agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority; and
ii) Prior to the occupation of the development, that the development has achieved a Code for Sustainable Homes post construction certificate minimum level 3 or alternative as agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

       In the interests of environmental sustainability and reducing the risk of climate change as supported in Policy SP2 of the Sevenoaks Core Strategy.

4)    No extension or external alterations shall be carried out to the dwelling hereby approved, despite the provisions of any Development Order.

       To prevent inappropriate development in the Green Belt as supported by GB4 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.

5)    No development shall be carried out on the land until details of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the dwelling hereby permitted have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Council. The development shall be carried out using the approved materials.

       To ensure that the appearance of the development enhances the character and appearance of the locality as supported by Policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.

6)    A detailed mitigation strategy relating to development impact on bats, great crested newts and reptiles shall be submitted and approved prior to the commencement of any development. The works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

       In the interests of the ecological value of the site in accordance with SP11 of the Core Strategy

7)    The development works must be carried out, outside of the breeding bird season (March - August) to avoid impacting any nesting birds. If that is not possible an ecologist must examine the site prior to works starting and if any nesting birds are recorded all works must cease in that area until all young have fledged.

       In accordance with the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1980 (as amended).

8)    Prior to occupation of the dwelling, the enhancement measures as outlined in the bat survey report shall be implemented.

       In accordance with the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1980 (as amended)

9)    Prior to the commencement of development of the tennis pavilion hereby approved, the existing pool room shall be demolished, all debris removed and the land made good.

       To protect the openness of the Green Belt and the character of the landscape as supported by Policy LO8 of the Sevenoaks Core Strategy.

10)  No external lighting shall be installed on the land until such details have been submitted to and approved by the Council. The installation of external lighting shall only be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

       To ensure that there is no unacceptable impact on bats in accordance with Policy SP11 of the Core Strategy.

11)  No development shall take place until details of the: existing levels of the land; any proposed slab levels and any changes in levels have been submitted for approval.  The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

       To protect the openness of the Green Belt and the character of the landscape as supported by Policies LO8 of the Sevenoaks Core Strategy.

12)  No building, enclosure or swimming pool, other than those shown on the approved plans, shall be erected within the curtilage of the dwelling hereby approved, despite the provisions of any Development Order.

       To prevent inappropriate development in the Green Belt as supported by GB4 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.

            Informatives

1)    Please note that in accordance with the information on your Self Build Exemption Claim Form Part 1 and the requirements of The Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010 (as amended) you MUST submit a COMMENCEMENT NOTICE to the Council BEFORE starting work on site.  Failure to do so will result in the CIL charge becoming payable in full.

2)    Please note that within six months of completing the home, the applicant must submit additional supporting evidence to confirm that the project is self build, being:

       * A Self Build Exemption Claim Form - Part 2 (available on the Planning Portal website);

       * The supporting evidence as set out in the form, to confirm that the levy exemption should be upheld.

       If the evidence is not submitted to the Council within the 6 month time period, the full levy charge becomes payable.

3)    A public right of way may be affected by this proposal and planning permission does not authorise its stopping up or diversion (even temporarily).  There is a separate and sometimes lengthy procedure to deal with this and you should contact this Council for further information.  It is an offence to obstruct a public right of way.