Removal of condition 5 (Permitted Development) and variation of condition 10 (removal of existing structures prior to commencement) of  SE/14/01074/FUL

The application was for the removal of condition 5 (Permitted Development) and variation of condition 10 (removal of existing structures prior to commencement) of  SE/14/01074/FUL to 'Prior to commencement of development existing outbuildings shown as 1 & 3 on 4441-PD-002 Rev A shall be demolished and all resulting materials removed from site. The existing dwelling shown on drawing no. 4441-PD-001 Rev A shall be completely demolished and all resulting materials removed from site within 3 months from the date of the completion of the approved dwelling.'

The application had been referred to Committee at the request of Cllr Miss Stack  so that the impact of the proposal on the Green Belt could be considered.

Resolved: That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:

1)      The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of the time limit imposed on application SE/14/01074/HOUSE

In pursuance of section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2)      The external materials shall be those approved under condition SE/14/03611/DETAIL.

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 District Local Plan.

3)      The development shall be carried out in accordance with the following plans 444 -PD-002 A, 4441-PD-003 A

For the avoidance of doubt and in accordance with proper planning as supported by policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.

4)      The archaeological works shall be carried out in accordance with the details approved under SE/15/0080/DETAIL.

To ensure that features of archaeological interest are properly examined and recorded in accordance with policy EN25 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.

5)      Prior to commencement of development full details of both hard and soft landscaping shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority.  These details shall cover as appropriate: Proposed finished levels or contours; Boundary Treatments; Hard surfacing materials; Planting plans; Written specification (including cultivation and other operations associated with plant and grass establishment); Schedules of plants, noting species, planting sizes and proposed numbers/densities, and Implementation timetables. The hard and soft landscaping 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 District Local Plan.

6)      Prior to commencement of development details of any existing land levels and proposed changes in land level, and cross sections to show how these relate to the proposed basement shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Council.  Any proposed scheme shall then be completed in accordance with the approved details.

To safeguard the visual appearance of the area as supported by EN1 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan and to preserve the openness of the Green Belt in accordance with policy H13 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.

7)      Part (i) of the condition has been discharged under condition SE/14/03687/DETAIL.  (ii)  Prior to the first occupation of the dwelling(s) hereby approved, a written assessment, carried out by an appropriately qualified Code for Sustainable Homes Assessor upon the completion of the development and detailing a "Code For Sustainable Homes" rating of a minimum of 3 shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority in writing.

To ensure the development contributes to the principles of sustainable development as outlined in policy

8)      Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995  no works shall be carried out (lightwells, steps etc.) that will make the basement visible and means it is no longer completely submerged.

To enable the Local Planning Authority to retain control over future development and to preserve the openness of the Green Belt in accordance with policies H14A of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.

9)      Prior to commencement of development all existing outbuildings shown as 1 and 3 on 4441-PD-002 REV A shall be demolished and all resulting materials removed from the site.  The existing dwelling shown on drawing no. 4441-PD-001 Rev A shall be completely demolished and all resulting material removed from the site within 3 months from the date of the completion of the approved dwelling.

To protect the openness of the Green Belt and the character of the landscape as supported by Policies H13 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan