Demolition of existing garage and existing single storey side and rear extension. Erection of a single storey side and rear extension. Installation of rooflights and alterations to fenestration.

The application sought permission for the demolition of existing garage and existing single storey side and rear extension. Installation of rooflights and alterations to fenestration. The application had been referred to Committee as the applicant was related to an officer in employment within the Council.

Resolved: 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)        The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall match those used on the existing building.

To ensure that the appearance of the development is in harmony with the existing character of the dwelling as supported by Policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.

3)        Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved the detached garage as shown for removal on the approved plan no. 5278-PD-01 Rev. A shall be demolished and all materials arising therefrom shall be removed from the site.

In the interests of visual amenities of the surrounding area and to prevent inappropriate development in the Green Belt in accordance with Policy EN1 and GB3 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.

4)        Before any equipment, machinery or materials are brought on to the land for the purposes of the development, the approved development shall be carried out in such a manner as to avoid damage to the existing trees, including their root systems, and other planting to be retained by observing the following:

(a) All trees to be preserved shall be marked on site and protected during any operation on site by temporary fencing in accordance with BS 5837:2012 or otherwise to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority. The means of tree protection shall be maintained until all equipment, machinery and surplus materials have been removed from the land;

(b) No fires shall be lit within the spread of branches of the trees and other vegetation;

(c) No materials or equipment shall be stored within the spread of the branches of the trees and other vegetation;

(d) No roots over 50mm diameter shall be cut, and no buildings, roads or other engineering operations shall be constructed or carried out within the spread of the branches of the trees and other vegetation;

(e) Ground levels within the spread of the branches of the trees and other vegetation shall not be raised or lowered in relation to the existing ground level, except as may be otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Pursuant to Section 197 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and to protect the appearance and character of the site and locality in accordance with Policy EN1 of the Local Plan

5)        The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: 5278-PD-01 Rev. A, 5278-PD-03 Rev. B.

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