Demolition of existing buildings and erection of replacement dwelling.

The proposal sought planning permission for the demolition of existing buildings and erection of replacement dwelling. The application had been referred to the Development Control Committee by Councillor Grint on the grounds that was an inappropriate development in the Green Belt.

Members’ attention was brought to the main agenda papers and late observation sheet.

The Committee was addressed by the following speakers:

Members asked questions of clarification from the officer.

It was moved by the Chairman that the recommendations within the report with an additional condition removing permitted development rights to the site, be agreed.

Members discussed the application and considered how the removal of permitted development rights could control further development of the site which had only been permitted under very special circumstances.

The motion was put to the vote and it was

Resolved:  That planning permission be granted subject to the removal of permitted development rights on the site and 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: PD-10 and PD-11.  

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

3)    Before the commencement of the development hereby approved a phase 1 (desk top) contaminated land study shall be undertaken to establish the potential presence of soil contamination. If the Phase 1 study indicated that further investigation is necessary, then a Phase 2 contaminated land investigation including a remediation methodology (if necessary) shall be undertaken and submitted to the local planning authority for approval in writing. The investigation and risk assessment must be undertaken by suitably qualified and accredited persons. The details shall be implemented as approved. If during any works contamination is encountered which has not previously been identified, then the additional contamination shall be fully assessed and an appropriate remediation scheme agreed with the local planning authority. Following completion of measures identified in any approved remediation scheme, a verification report that demonstrates the effectiveness of the remediation carried out must be prepared by suitably qualified and accredited persons and submitted to the local planning authority for written approval.

To protect the health of future occupiers of the site from any possible effects of contaminated land, in accordance with policy EN2 of the Council's Allocations and Development Management Plan

4)    From the commencement of works (including site clearance), all precautionary mitigation measures for ancient woodland and protected species will be carried out in accordance with the details contained in sections 9.2 through to 9.11 of the Ecological Impact Assessment (Native Ecology July 2020).

In the interests of protecting the adjacent ancient woodland and protected species as supported by policy SP11 of the Sevenoaks District Core Strategy.

5)    Within six months of works commencing, details of how the development will enhance biodiversity will be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the local planning authority. This will include recommendations within section 10 of the Ecological Impact Assessment (Native Ecology July 2020). The approved details will be implemented and thereafter retained.

In the interests of protecting the adjacent ancient woodland and protected species as supported by policy SP11 of the Sevenoaks District Core Strategy.

6)    The development hereby permitted shall be constructed in accordance with the materials specified on the planning application form.

To secure a satisfactory appearance in the interests of the visual amenities and character of the locality in accordance with Policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.

7)    The curtilage and means of enclosure shall not be implemented other than in accordance with the details hereby approved and as indicated on drawing PD-10.

To define the extent of development and to ensure a satisfactory appearance which will preserve the amenities of the area as supported by policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.

8)    No works, including any removal and/or replacement of hard surfacing, shall take place within the canopy spread of the mature Oak tree (no.31 on drawing PD-10) unless in accordance with details of tree protection measures which shall first have been submitted to the District Planning Authority for approval in writing.

To prevent damage to the oak tree during the construction period as supported by Policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.

9)    The development hereby permitted shall provide an electrical socket with suitable voltage and wiring for the safe charging of electric vehicles within the residential curtilage prior to the first occupation of the new dwelling hereby approved and maintained thereafter.

In the interests of sustainable development and reducing emissions as supported by policy T3 of the Council's Allocations and Development Management Plan.

Informatives

1)    Please note that in accordance with 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 on the Self Build Annex.  Failure to do so will result in the CIL charge becoming payable in full.

2)    New build developments or converted properties may require street naming and property numbering.  You are advised, prior to commencement, to contact the Council's Street Naming and Numbering team on 01732 227328 or visit www.sevenoaks.gov.uk for further details.