Agenda item

22/02482/FUL - Lyndhurst Cottage , Holly Bush Lane, Sevenoaks Kent TN13 3UN

Demolition of existing dwelling and replacement with 4 no. bedroom dwelling.

Minutes:

The proposal sought planning permission for demolition of existing dwelling and replacement with 4 no. bedroom dwelling. The application had been referred to the Committee by Councillor Purves and Councillor Clayton to consider whether the bulk, scale, form and design would fail to preserve the Conservation Area, in accordance with policies EN1 and EN4 of the Allocations and Development Management Plan.

Members’ attention was brought to the main agenda papers and late observation sheet which amended a condition and the recommendation.

The Committee was addressed by the following speakers:

Against the Application:

Tim Collingwood

For the Application:

James Cross

Parish Representatives:

Cllr Clayton

Local Members:

Cllr Clayton

Members asked questions of clarification from the speakers and officer.

It was clarified that the trees that would replace the two that would be removed would be semi-mature. The Juliette balcony would not lead to more overlooking compared with the full length window it replaced. The South elevation was stepped and had an angled window, and so would not be overbearing despite a window being removed. 

It was moved by the Chairman and duly seconded that the recommendations within the report, be agreed.

Members discussed the application. The Committee noted the Planning Inspector’s comments on and reasons for refusal for the previous application, and that the new design had addressed the concerns regarding the neighbour’s privacy. They further discussed sustainability, and the character of the road.

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: RF77/15A, RF77/14, RF77/13A, RF77/12A, RF77/11, RF77/10A, RF77/09A, RF77/08A, RF77/07B, RF77/06A, RF77/05, RF77/04, RF77/03, RF77/02, RF77/01 and Undated Material Schedule.

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

3) Prior to the commencement of works to the external walls, specifications (including, where applicable, size, colour, texture, profile, finish, bonding and pointing) and samples of the external surface materials of the development hereby granted consent will be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

To ensure the development respects the character and appearance of the area and sits comfortably within the context of the nearby locally listed buildings and the Conservation Area, to comply with policies EN1 and EN4 of the Allocations and Development Management Plan.

4) Prior to the commencement of works at roof level, specifications (including, where applicable, size, colour, texture, profile, finish, flashing and pointing) of the external roofing materials of the development hereby granted consent will be submitted and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

To ensure the development respects the character and appearance of the area and sits comfortably within the context of the nearby locally listed buildings and the Conservation Area, to comply with policies EN1 and EN4 of the Allocations and Development Management Plan.

5. Prior to the completion of the development, full details of the hard and soft landscaping, including boundary treatments and a schedule for maintenance of five years, for the site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The landscaping scheme shall include replacement semi-mature trees and shall be implemented in the first available planting season following its approval. If within a period of 5 years from the approval of the landscaping scheme 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 ensure the development respects the character and appearance of the Conservation Area, to comply with policy EN1 and EN4 of the Allocations and Development Management Plan.

6) Prior to the commencement of works, window details (including architrave, frame, heads, glazing bars and mouldings, reveal, cill, lintel and method of opening) shown in elevation drawings at a scale of 1:10 and horizontal and vertical section at a scale of 1:5, will be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

To maintain the integrity and character of the heritage asset as supported by policy EN4 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.

7) Prior to the commencement of works, all door details (including architraves, linings, mouldings and beadings) shown in elevation drawing(s) at a scale of 1:10 and horizontal and vertical section at a scale of 1:5, will be been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

To maintain the integrity and character of the heritage asset as supported by policy EN4 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.

8) Prior the commencement of works, specifications, including section drawings, of all rainwater goods (and any external soil or waste pipes) will be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

To maintain the integrity and character of the heritage asset as supported by policy EN4 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.

9) No external plant or equipment (including air or ground heat pumps) shall be installed to the site unless details including plans and a noise report have first been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out only in accordance with any documents approved and shall be maintained in accordance with those details at all times.

To preserve the living conditions of neighbouring properties and to preserve the character and appearance of the area, to comply with policies EN1, EN2 and EN4 of the ADMP.

10) Prior to development reaching the damp proof course, details of the location and type of electrical charging points shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The details shall indicate the location of charging point and appearance of charging point. The approved charging points shall be installed prior to first occupation of the development and shall be maintained thereafter.

To encourage the use of low emissions vehicles in accordance with policy T3 ofthe Sevenoaks Allocations and development Management Plan.

11) Notwithstanding the approved drawings, the window(s) in the first floor north and south side facing elevation(s) of the development hereby permitted shall be glazed with obscure glass of no less than obscurity level 3 and permanently fixed shut, unless the parts of the window/s which can be opened are more than 1.7 metres above the floor of the room in which the window is installed and shall thereafter be permanently retained as such.

To safeguard the privacy of residents as supported by Policy EN2 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.

Informatives

1) The proposed development has been assessed and it is the Council's view that the CIL is payable.  Full details will be set out in the CIL Liability Notice which will be issued with this decision or as soon as possible after the decision.

National Planning Policy Framework

In dealing with this application we have implemented the requirements in the National Planning Policy Framework to work with the applicant/agent in a positive, proactive and creative way by offering a pre-application advice service; as appropriate updating applicants/agents of any issues that may arise in the processing of their application and where possible and if applicable suggesting solutions to secure a successful outcome. We have considered the application in light of our statutory policies in our development plan as set out in the officer’s report.

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