Demolition of existing garage, lean to shed and greenhouse, to facilitate a two storey rear extension single storey front extension and alterations to fenestration to the former garage and mews cottage at the rear of 10 The Drive into a small three bedroom house.

The proposal was for the demolition of existing garage, lean to shed and greenhouse, to facilitate a two storey rear extension single storey front extension and alterations to fenestration to the former garage and mews cottage at the rear of 10 The Drive into a small three bedroom house.  It had been referred to Committee by Councillor on the basis of overdevelopment, impact upon the Conservation Area and the change in use class.

Members’ attention was brought to the main agenda papers and the late observation sheet which added a condition but did not change the recommendations before the Committee. 

The Committee was addressed by the following speakers:

Against the Application:        Roy Walker

For the Application:               Richard Reid

Parish Representative:          -

Local Members:                     Cllr. Fleming

                                                Mrs. Dawson

Members asked questions of clarification from the speakers and officers concerning why it was not back land development and concerning distances and obscured glazing.  It was confirmed that it was not back land development as the buildings were already there and that the first floor bathroom window in the south elevation was conditioned to be obscurely glazed. 

It was moved by the Chairman and duly seconded that the recommendation in the agenda papers as amended by the late observations, to grant planning permission subject to conditions be agreed.

Members discussed the issue of back land development, some Members thought it would enhance the area and liked the sympathetic design.

The motion was put to the vote and it was

Resolved:  That 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: PL.01A, PL.02A, PL.03A, PL.04A, PL.10B, PL.11B, PL.12B, PL.20, D.01, DIAG.01, S.03, SLP.01A

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 enhances the character and appearance of the locality as supported by Policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.

4)    Prior to occupation of the dwelling, the first floor bathroom window in the south elevation shall be obscurely glazed and shall be retained as such thereafter.

To safeguard the privacy of residents as supported by Policy EN2 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.

5)    The development shall achieve a BREEAM minimum rating of very good. 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 BREEAM Design Certificate minimum level very good 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 BREEAM post construction certificate minimum level very good or alternative as agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

In the interests of sustainability and in accordance with SP2 of the Core Strategy.

6)    No development shall take place until full details of the proposed foul and surface water drainage, and sewerage systems have been 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.

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 landscaping shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details and retained thereafter

To safeguard the privacy of residents as supported by Policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management 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 safeguard the privacy of residents as supported by Policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management 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:

i)     the parking of vehicles of site operatives and visitors

ii)   loading and unloading of plant and materials

iii) storage of plant and materials used in constructing the development

iv)  measures to control the emission of dust and dirt during construction

Reason:  In the interests of neighbouring amenity.

Informative

1)    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.