Construction of two bedroom bungalow with provision of two off street parking spaces.

The proposal was for the construction of a two bedroom bungalow with provision of two off street parking spaces.  The application had been referred to Committee at the request of Councillor McGarvey on the grounds that the proposed dwelling was too large and would have a harmful impact on the street scene, and the proposal would erode the neighbours amenity area and result in insufficient amenity space for future occupiers of the proposed dwelling.

Members’ attention was brought to the main papers and late observation sheet which included an additional informative should the application be approved.

The Committee was addressed by the following speakers:

Against the Application:       -

For the Application:              -

Parish Representative:         -

Local Member:                      Cllr. McGarvey

Members asked questions of clarification from Officers.  In response to questions Members were advised that the proposed development, at an estimate, was 1 to 1.5m higher than Alandene.

It was moved by the Chairman and duly seconded that the recommendation in the report to grant planning permission subject to conditions be agreed.

Members noted that the Planning inspector had previously refused the application on the grounds that it was too bulky and not the loss of amenity space. It was noted that the application was a reduction in size.  Some Members were still concerned at the design of the building, the loss of amenity space, and that it was too bulky.

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: 004 Rev P1, 005 Rev P1 and 008 Rev P1 date stamped received 13.06.14, and 006 Rev P2 and 007 Rev P2 date stamped received 12.08.14.

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

3)    No development shall be carried out on the land until samples of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Council. The development shall be carried out using the approved materials.

To ensure that the appearance of the development enhances the character and appearance of the area as supported by Policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan.

4)    No development shall be carried out on the land until full details of soft landscape works have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Council.  Those details shall include:-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 and maintenance. The soft landscaping scheme shall be planted within the first available planting season following completion of the scheme or in accordance with the programme agreed with the Local Planning Authority.

To enhance the visual appearance of the area as supported by EN1 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan.

5)    No development shall take place until the applicant, or their agents or successors in title, has secured the implementation of a programme of archaeological work in accordance with a written specification and timetable which has been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority.

To ensure that features of archaeological interest are properly examined and recorded in accordance with policy EN25A of the Local Plan emerging policy EN4 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.

6)    Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 as amended (or any Order revoking or re-enacting those Orders) no development falling within Classes A, B, C and E of Part 1 of Schedule 2 to the said Order shall be carried out without the prior consent in writing of the Local Planning Authority

To safeguard the character and appearance of the area and amenities of existing and future occupiers in accordance with policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.

7)    The area shown on the approved plan as car parking space shall be provided before the premises are occupied and shall be kept available for such use at all times, and no permanent development shall be carried out in such a position as to preclude vehicular access to these parking spaces.

To ensure a permanent retention of vehicle parking for the property as supported by VP1 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan.

8)    Prior to the commencement of development on site, details shall be submitted in writing to and be approved by the Local Planning Authority of wheel-washing facilities.  The scheme shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details and shall be permanently retained during the construction of the development.

To prevent the deposit of loose material on the highway in the interest of highway safety.

9)    The 1.8 metre high close boarded boundary fence identified on approved drawing number 004 Rev P1 and 005 Rev P1 shall be provided prior to the occupation of the dwelling hereby approved. The boundary treatment shall thereafter be retained and maintained.

To safeguard the amenities of the occupiers of the adjacent properties as supported by Policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan.

10)    The development shall achieve a Code for Sustainable homes minimum rating of level 3. Evidence shall be provided to the Local Authority -

i) Prior to the commencement of development, of how it is intended the development will achieve a Code for Sustainable Homes Design Certificate minimum level 3 or alternative as agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority; and

ii) Prior to the occupation of the development, that the development has achieved a Code for Sustainable Homes post construction certificate minimum level 3 or alternative as agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

In the interests of environmental sustainability and reducing the risk of climate change as supported by policy SP2 of the Core Strategy and National Planning Policy Framework.

11)    Prior to the first occupation of the dwelling hereby approved, the storage area for refuse and recycling shall be provided in accordance with approved plans numbered  004 Rev P1, 005 Rev P1 and 008 Rev P1. The storage area shall thereafter be retained and maintained.

In the interests of the visual amenity of the area as supported by EN1 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan.

Informatives

1)    The applicant’s attention is drawn to comments received by Kent Highways Services which state:

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure, before the development hereby approved is commenced, that all necessary highway approvals and consents where required are obtained and that the limits of highway boundary are clearly established in order to avoid any enforcement action being taken by the Highway Authority. The applicant must also ensure that the details shown on the approved plans agree in every aspect with those approved under such legislation and common law. It is therefore important for the applicant to contact KCC Highways and Transportation to progress this aspect of the works prior to commencement on site.

2)    The applicant’s attention is drawn to comments received by Thames Water which the applicant should consider.

3)    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.