Demolition of existing porch and shed to facilitate 1 no. new two storey residential dwelling and associated works.

The proposal sought planning permission for the demolition of existing porch and shed to facilitate 1 no. new two storey residential dwelling and associated works. The application had been referred to the Committee by Cllr. Roy for further consideration of its impact on the Conservation Area, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and street scene.

Members’ attention was brought to the main agenda papers.

The Committee was addressed by the following speakers:

Members asked questions of clarification of the Officer.

It was moved by the Chairman that the recommendations within the report be agreed.

Members discussed the application giving consideration to the design and character of the proposals, parking provision, and impact on the street scene. Members also noted the comments from the Conservation Officer and discussed whether the proposals would conserve and enhance the character of the landscape and AONB.

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: 273 09 105 Rev A; 273 09 110 Rev A; 273 09 111 Rev A; 273 09 112 Rev B; 273 09 113 Rev B; 273 09 120 Rev C; 273 09 121 Rev B; 273 09 122 Rev C; 273 09 125 Rev A

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

3)          The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall match those used on the existing building.

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)          Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, a Phase 1 desk top and site walk over survey for contaminants is to be undertaken and submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Where any contaminants are identified a Phase 2 site intrusive investigation shall be undertaken to include a risk assessment and conceptual site model and also submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval. . If any contaminants are identified that may pose a risk to human health, the applicant shall submit a remediation strategy to be approved in writing by the local planning authority. Following any remediation works, a validation report shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority to demonstrate the remediation works have been carried out in accordance with the approved remediation strategy. The development will be implemented in accordance with the approved details.

To ensure that risks from land contamination to the future users of the land and neighbouring land are minimised, together with those to controlled waters, property and ecological systems, and to ensure that the development can be carried out safely without unacceptable risks to workers, neighbours and other offsite receptors, in accordance with Policy EN2; of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework

5)          Prior to occupation of the dwelling, any soil importation should have a verification report submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.

To ensure that risks from land contamination to the future users of the land and neighbouring land are minimised, together with those to controlled waters, property and ecological systems, and to ensure that the development can be carried out safely without unacceptable risks to workers, neighbours and other offsite receptors, in accordance with Policy EN2; of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework

6)          Prior to commencement of the development, a construction environmental management plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The report shall set out how any adverse impact of noise, dust and vibration on adjoining owners or occupiers will be mitigated. The construction management report shall then be adhered to for the duration of the construction works.

To safeguard the amenities of neighbouring properties during the construction of the development as supported by Policy EN2 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan

7)          No bonfires or burning should be undertaken on site during the demolition and construction phases.

To safeguard the amenities of neighbouring properties during the construction of the development as supported by Policy EN2 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan

8)          Demolition or construction works shall not take place outside 0800 hours to 1800 hours Mondays to Fridays and 0800 hours to 1300 hours on Saturdays nor at any time on Sundays or Bank Holidays

To prevent disturbance to nearby residential properties in accordance with Policies EN1, EN2 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.

9)          Within three months of the commencement of works full details of both hard and soft landscaping shall be submitted to the local planning authority. These details shall include; details of soft landscape works including planting plans (identifying existing planting, plants to be retained and new planting); written specifications (including cultivation and other operations associated with plant and grass establishment); schedules of new plants (noting species, size of stock at time of planting and proposed number/densities where appropriate); details of hard landscaping and a programme of implementation. Works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

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

10)       Prior to commencement of works, details of protection measures for the hedge located along the southern boundary shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The protection measures shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and retained for the duration of construction of the hereby approved scheme. If during the construction of the hereby approved scheme, the boundary hedge located along the southern boundary dies or is damaged and removed, then it shall be replaced in the next planting season with other suitable planting of similar size and species.

To protect the hedgerow located on the southern boundary which is to be retained in the interests of the visual amenities of the locality in accordance with Policy EN1; of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.

11)       Within 3 months of the works commencing an ecological enhancement plan demonstrating how the site will enhance biodiversity must be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved details will be implemented and thereafter retained.

To enhance the biodiversity of the site in accordance with policy SP11 of the Sevenoaks District Council Core Strategy.

12)       The vehicle parking spaces shown on the approved drawing 273 09 105 shall be provided and kept available at all times for the sole use of the occupiers of the hereby approved new dwelling.

In the interests of highways safety

13)       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 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and development Management Plan.

14)       Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) (or any Order revoking or re-enacting or amending those Orders with or without modification), planning permission shall be required in respect of development falling within Schedule 2, Part 1, Classes A, C, D and E of that Order.

To protect the nearby heritage assets and the character and appearance of the landscape as supported by Policies EN1, EN4 and EN5 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.</AI5>