Construction of detached three bedroom dwelling incorporating garage, access and off street parking.

The proposal sought permission for the construction of a detached three bedroom dwelling incorporating a garage, access and off street parking.

The application had been referred to the Development Control Committee by Councillor Bayley due to concerns regarding the proposed scale and bulk of the dwelling which was considered to be overbearing and out of keeping with the character of the area and therefore contrary with policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks District Council Allocation and Development Management Plan.

Members attention was brought to the main agenda papers and the late observations sheet which amended the conditions.

The Committee was addressed by the following speakers:

Against the Application:    Caroline Penollar

For the Application:          Bob McQuillan

Parish Representatives:     -

Local Member:                  -

Members asked questions of clarification from speakers and Officers. In response to questions, Members were advised by the speaker against the application that the roadside land proposed for access to the development was currently unregistered. The agent informed Members that the applicant would be willing to take responsibility for the upkeep of this area. It was noted that a condition had been added to cover maintenance of the access and it was required that this condition be met before development could commence on site.

It was moved by the Chairman and duly seconded that the recommendation within the report as altered by the late observations be agreed.

Members noted that the application was for a large dwelling on a relatively small site and approved of the added drainage condition considering the proposed terracing.

The motion was put to the vote and it was

Resolved:  That planning permission be granted 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.

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 and details: LR/622/BP01, LR/622/01 A, LR/622/SP01.

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

3)     Prior to reaching damp proof coursing details of materials to be used in the construction of the dwelling shall be submitted to and approved in writing. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans.

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

4)     No development shall be carried out on the land until full details of both hard and soft landscape works have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. Those details shall include:- hard landscaping plans (identifying proposed areas of hardstanding and details of finish);- planting plans (identifying existing planting, plants to be retained and new planting);- a schedule of new plants (noting species, size of stock at time of planting and proposed number/densities); and- a programme of implementation including any necessary protection measures during construction. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

To safeguard the visual appearance of the area as supported by policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.

5)     The proposed windows on the rear elevation at second floor on the north-east and northwest corner of the two storey bay (currently labelled the en-suite) shall be obscure glazed and fixed shut at all times unless the opening parts of the window are above 1.7m from finished floor level.

In the interest of preserving neighbouring amenity in accordance with policy EN2 of the Sevenoaks District Council Allocation and Development Management Plan.

6)     If within a period of five years from the completion of the development, any of the trees or plants that form part of the approved details of soft landscaping die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased then they shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species.

To safeguard the visual appearance of the area as supported by policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.

7)     No development shall commence until the provision and maintenance of 2.4 metres x 44.8 metres x 44.6 metres visibility splays (to a point 0.5 metres out from the kerb to the west and to the southern edge of the central hatching to the east) at the access with no obstructions over 1.05 metres above carriageway level within the splays have been provided. The visibility splays shall be maintained as such thereafter. 

In the interests of highway safety.

8)     No development shall commence until the provision and maintenance of 2.0 metres x 2.0 metres pedestrian visibility splays behind the footway on both sides of the access with no obstructions over 0.6m above footway level have been provided. The visibility splays shall be maintained as such thereafter. 

In the interests of highway safety.

9)     No development shall take place, including any works of demolition, until a Construction Method Statement has been submitted to, and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The Statement shall provide for:

                            i.    the parking of vehicles of site operatives and visitors;

                           ii.   loading and unloading of plant and materials;

                         iii.    storage of plant and materials used in constructing the development;

                          iv.    wheel washing facilities;

The approved Construction Method Statement shall be adhered to throughout the construction period for the development.

In the interest of highway safety as supported by policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.

10)  No development shall take place until full details of the surface water drainage systems have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.  The development shall be undertaking in accordance with the approved details.

To meet sustainability and environmental objectives and in the interest of highways safety.

11)  The parking and turning area shown on plan LR/622/SP01 shall be provided and kept available for such use at all times and no permanent development shall be carried out on the land so shown or in such a position as to preclude vehicular access to the parking and turning area.

To ensure a permanent retention of vehicle parking for the property as supported by Policy T2 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.

Informatives

1)     It appears that the proposal involves works that affect the highway and / or its verge. Before commencing such works, you must obtain the separate consent of the Highway Authority. Please contact Kent Highway Services, Network Operations on 01474 544068.

2)     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.

3)     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.