Demolition of existing garage to facilitate erection of a 2 storey end of terrace 2 bedroom dwelling with ancillary parking.

The proposal was for the demolition of existing garage to facilitate erection of a 2 storey end of terrace 2 bedroom dwelling with ancillary parking.

The application was referred to Committee at the request of Cllr. Mrs. Ayres so that the impact of the proposed development on the street scene and amenity could be considered.

Resolved: That planning 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: 3842-PD-12 and 3842-PD-12

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

3)    The development hereby approved shall achieve a minimum of Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3. Evidence shall be provided to the Local Planning Authority:

i) Prior to the commencement of development, of how it is intended the development will  achieve a minimum of Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3 or alternative as agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority; and
ii) Prior to the first occupation of the development, that the development has achieved a minimum of Code for Sustainable Homes 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 in accordance with policy SP2 of the Core Strategy (2011).

4)      A landscaping scheme shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to any superstructure works commencing on site. The landscaping scheme shall include the following details:
a)soft plantings, including trees, grass and turf areas, shrub and herbaceous areas; their location, species (use of native species where possible) and size;
b) enclosures: including types, dimensions and treatments of walls, fences, pedestrian and vehicular gates, screen walls, barriers, rails, retaining walls and location, species and size of hedges;
c) hard landscaping: including ground surfaces, kerbs, edges, ridge and flexible pavings, unit paving, steps and if applicable synthetic surfaces; and
d) any other landscaping feature(s) forming part of the scheme. 
All landscaping in accordance with the approved scheme shall be completed / planted during the first planting season following practical completion of the development hereby approved. The landscaping and tree planting shall have a two year maintenance / watering provision following planting and any existing tree shown to be retained or trees or shrubs to be planted as part of the approved landscaping scheme which are removed, die, become severely damaged or diseased within five years of completion of the development shall be replaced with the same species or an approved alternative to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority within the next planting season.

The development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the details so approved and shall be maintained as such thereafter. To preserve and enhance the visual appearance of the area as supported by policy EN1.

5)      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 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 enhances the character and appearance of the adjacent conservation area as supported by Policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan.

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

To safeguard the visual amenity of the area and the amenities of the occupiers of surrounding properties; as supported by Policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan.

7)      No development shall take place until details of the two parking spaces materials and surfacing have been submitted and approved in writing to the Local Planning Authority. The parking spaces shall be formed in accordance with the approved details and made available for use before the first occupation of the dwelling hereby approved.

In the interest of Highways Safety

Informatives

1)      Thames Water recommend the following informative be attached to this planning permission. Thames Water will aim to provide customers with a minimum pressure of 10m head (approx 1 bar) and a flow rate of 9 litres/minute at the point where it leaves Thames Waters’ pipes. The developer should take account of this minimum pressure in the design of the proposed development.

2)      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.

3)      New footway vehicular crossing to KCC specification to be agreed and constructed prior to parking area in front of existing property off Egerton Avenue is brought into use. The applicant will need to apply to KCC for permission to construct this crossover. In the interest of highways safety.