Agenda item

22/00443/FUL - Land East Of 1 Fruiterers Cottages, Eynsford Road, Crockenhill Swanley Kent BR8 8JS

Construction of detached two storey dwelling with associated access, parking and landscaping.

Minutes:

The proposal sought planning permission for Construction of detached two storey dwelling with associated access, parking and landscaping. The application had been referred to the Committee by Cllr. Waterton due to concerns about: the harm to the openness of the Green Belt; the development would not be considered infill and would extend the village envelope; the building would not meet the need for level access alternative accommodation suitable for older persons; the development would be more visible from the road; and the development would have a harmful impact on neighbouring properties in relation to loss of light, privacy and outlook.

Members’ attention was brought to the main agenda papers.

The Committee was addressed by the following speakers:

Against the Application:

 -

For the Application:

 Emma Gregson

Parish Representative:

 -

Local Members:

 Cllr. Waterton

Members asked questions of clarification from the speakers and officer.

The Case Officer advised that any trees within the adjacent land would not be harmed by the development and advised that the Inspector considered that the development would represent a logical limited infill to the village. As such, The Inspector had concluded that the proposals would be appropriate development in the Green Belt, in accordance with the NPPF.

The Chairman moved from the Chair that the recommendations within the report, be agreed.

Members discussed the report.  

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 ofthree 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: Drawing No. 20_241 - 01; 105 and 110.

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

3)        No development shall take place above the damp proof course until full details and samples of the materials of the dwelling have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out only in accordance with the approved details.

To ensure that the appearance of the development is in harmony with the existing character of the area as supported by Policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.

4)        Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 as amended (or any Order revoking or re-enacting those orders), no development falling within Classes A, AA, or E of Part 1 of Schedule 2 to the said Order shall be carried out or made to the dwelling without the grant of planning permission by the local planning authority.

In order to protect the openness of the Metropolitan Green Belt in accordance with Policy GB1 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.

5)        Prior to the first occupation of the development full details of the proposed parking spaces, along with the provision of a pedestrian access point to the front of the property, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The parking spaces and pedestrian access point shall be provided in accordance with the approved details prior to first use of the development and shall be so maintained and available for use as such at all times.

To ensure the development delivers appropriate parking provision and does not have an adverse impact on highways and pedestrian safety, in accordance with policy EN1 and T2 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.

6)        Prior to the first occupation of the development, details of an electrical vehicle charging point shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The charging point shall be installed prior to the first occupation of the development and shall be maintained thereafter.

To encourage the use of low emission vehicles in accordance with policy T3 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.

7)        Before any equipment, machinery or materials are brought on to the land for the purposes of the development, details of measures to protect the Cypress Hedge along the eastern boundary of the site, in accordance with BS5837: 2012 Trees in Relation to Construction, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The protection measures shall be installed in full accordance with the approved details prior to the commencement of works, and shall remain in situ throughout the construction process.

To prevent damage to trees during the construction period and ensure their retention in accordance with Policy SP11 of the Sevenoaks Core Strategy.

8)        Prior to the first occupation of the development, full details of hard and soft landscaping across the site, including the northern and western boundaries and the area to the south of the site, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. All soft landscaping shall be implemented not later than the first planting season following the first occupation of the development and shall comprise of native species. All hard surfaces shall be laid in accordance with the approved details prior to the first occupation of the development.

To preserve the character and appearance of the area in accordance with policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.

9)        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 preserve the character and appearance of the area in accordance with policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.

10)     Prior to the commencement of the development and for the duration of the works, the ecological mitigation measures must be installed in accordance with the details contained in the Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (Brindle and Green; April 2022). If works have not commenced within 2 years of the date of the ecological report, the ecological mitigation must be reviewed by an ecologist. The review, and where required, update of the mitigation strategy must be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval in writing.

To ensure that the development does not cause harm to protected species, in accordance with policy SP11 of the Core Strategy.

11)     Prior to the first occupation of the development, details of an ecological enhancement plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. This will include a native species-only landscape scheme together with a timetable for implementation. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and maintained thereafter.

To ensure the development delivers ecological enhancements in accordance with policy SP11 of the Core Strategy.

12)     No external lighting shall be installed on the building or within the curtilage of the site other than in accordance with an external lighting design plan which shall first have been submitted to the Local Planning Authority and approved in writing. All external lighting will be installed in accordance with the specifications and locations set out in the plan and will be maintained as such thereafter.

To ensure the development does not cause harm to protected species, in accordance with policy SP11 of the Sevenoaks Core Strategy.

 

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