Demolition of existing detached dwelling and garage and erection of a replacement detached dwelling with basement, including introduction of new garage outbuilding currently permitted by lawful development certificate. Introduction of outdoor swimming pool in rear garden. (Amended proposal reduced in size and height to that refused planning permission under SE/14/02079/FUL).

The proposal was for demolition of existing detached dwelling and garage and erection of a replacement detached dwelling with basement, including introduction of new garage outbuilding currently permitted by lawful development certificate; introduction of outdoor swimming pool in rear garden (Amended proposal reduced in size and height to that refused planning permission under SE/14/02079/FUL).  It had been referred to Committee in the absence of a Ward Member for the Cowden and Hever Ward and the Officer's recommendation being contrary to that of the Parish Council.

Members’ attention was brought to the main agenda papers and the late observation sheet which proposed amendments and changes to the recommendations before the Committee. 

Resolved:  That 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)    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 replacement 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 Allocations and Development Management Plan.  The Local Planning Authority is satisfied that it is fundamental to the development permitted to address this issue before development commences and that without this safeguard planning permission should not be granted

3)    No development shall take place until details of the: existing levels of the land; any proposed slab levels and any changes in levels have been submitted for approval.  The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

To safeguard the visual appearance of the area as supported by policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.  The Local Planning Authority is satisfied that it is fundamental to the development permitted to address this issue before development commences and that without this safeguard planning permission should not be granted

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.

To preserve the visual appearance of the area as supported by policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.  The Local Planning Authority is satisfied that it is fundamental to the development permitted to address this issue before development commences and that without this safeguard planning permission should not be granted

5)    If within a period of five 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 preserve the visual appearance of the area as supported by policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.  The Local Planning Authority is satisfied that it is fundamental to the development permitted to address this issue before development commences and that without this safeguard planning permission should not be granted

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 environmental sustainability and reducing the risk of climate change as supported in Policy SP2 of the Sevenoaks Core Strategy.  The Local Planning Authority is satisfied that it is fundamental to the development permitted to address this issue before development commences and that without this safeguard planning permission should not be granted

7)    Prior to the commencement of development, the existing dwelling known as Henmans and garaging identified on submitted drawing 1205/106 A, shall be demolished and removed from the site, including the removal of all resultant materials.

To protect the openness of the Metropolitan Green Belt and the character of the landscape as supported by policy GB1 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan and the guidance outlined within the National Planning Policy Framework.

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

To prevent inappropriate development in the Green Belt as supported by policy GB1 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.

9)    No building, enclosure or swimming pool, other than those shown on the approved plans, shall be erected within the curtilage of the dwelling hereby approved, despite the provisions of any Development Order.

To prevent inappropriate development in the Green Belt as supported by of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.

10)  The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plan:  Site Plan, Drawing No's 1205/98 A, 1205/99 A, 1205 100 B, 1205/101 C, 1205/02 C, 1205/103 A, 1205/104 B, 1205/105 A, 1205 106/A, 1205/108 A, 1205/109 A, received 23.02.14 and 03.02.15.

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

Informatives

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.