Part demolition of front boundary wall to allow access to new garage and the sub division of the land and building of a new residence.

The proposal was for the part demolition of the front boundary wall to allow access to a new garage, and the sub division of the land and building of a new residence. The development would be partly submerged with much of the new building below ground level.

 

The application was referred to the Committee by Cllr. Mrs. Hunter on the basis of concerns about a cramped development out of keeping with the area and the Conservation Area

 

Members’ attention was brought to further information contained within the late observations sheet, but which did not propose any amendments or changes to the recommendation before the Committee.

 

The Committee was addressed by the following speakers:

 

Against the Application:       Andrew Sindall

For the Application:              Lyn Ward

Parish Representative:         Cllr. Piper

Local Member:                      Cllr. Mrs. Hunter

 

Members asked questions of clarification from the Speakers and Officers.

 

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

 

Some Members noted that the principle of development had already been accepted through previous appeal decisions on the site. Other Members noted that the landscaping condition and the subterranean aspect would reduce the impact of the development on the street scene.

 

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 3 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: 13-12-P01, 13-12-P03, 13-12-P04, 13-12-P05

 

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

 

3)    No development shall be carried out on the land until details of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the dwelling 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 is in harmony with the existing character of the locality as supported by Policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan.

 

4)    No extension or external alterations shall be carried out to the dwelling hereby approved, despite the provisions of any Development Order.

 

To safeguard the character and appearance of the conservation area as supported by EN23 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan.

 

5)    No development shall take place until details of all proposed engineering works including:

-        existing and proposed levels;

-        the proposed extent of any cut and fill;

-        existing and proposed site sections;

-        the method of construction and drainage; and

-        details of the import or export of any soil have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Council.

The works shall be carried out in their entirety and in accordance with the approved details before the land is first brought into use for the development here permitted.

 

To safeguard the visual appearance of the area as supported by EN1 and EN23 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan.

 

6)    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 sustainable construction as supported by policy SP2 of the Core Strategy.

 

7)    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. The details shall be implemented in accordance with the programme of implementation and retained thereafter.

 

To protect the visual appearance of the area as supported by EN1 and EN23 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan.

 

8)    If within a period of 5 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 protect the visual appearance of the area as supported by EN1 and EN23 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan.

 

9)    No development shall take place, including any works of demolition, until a Construction Method Statement has been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the local planning authority. The approved Statement shall be adhered to throughout the construction period. The Statement shall provide for: the parking of vehicles of site operatives and visitors loading and unloading of plant and materials storage of plant and materials used in constructing the development the erection and maintenance of security hoarding including decorative displays and facilities for public viewing, where appropriate wheel washing facilities measures to control the emission of dust and dirt during construction a scheme for recycling/disposing of waste resulting from demolition and construction works

 

In the interests of amenity

 

10)  Full details of the proposed foul and surface water drainage systems shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Council.  Any approved scheme shall be completed to the written satisfaction of the Council prior to the occupation of the development.

 

To ensure the development site and other land does not suffer an unacceptable or increased risk of flooding and/or pollution and to ensure that sustainability and environmental objectives are met.

 

Informatives

 

1)    Please note that within six months of completing the home, the applicant must submit additional supporting evidence to confirm that the project is self build, being:

·               A Self Build Exemption Claim Form - Part 2 (available on the Planning Portal website);

·               The supporting evidence as set out in the form, to confirm that the levy exemption should be upheld.

If the evidence is not submitted to the Council within the 6 month time period, the full levy charge becomes payable.

 

2)    Please note that in accordance with the information on your Self Build Exemption Claim Form Part 1 and 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.  Failure to do so will result in the CIL charge becoming payable in full.