Agenda item

SE/16/01112/HOUSE - Lannacombe, 1 Harrow Road, Knockholt TN14 7JT

Demolition of existing garage and workshop. Erection of a single side/rear extension, front porch and alterations to fenestration. Creation of a basement.

Minutes:

The proposal was for the demolition of an existing garage and workshop, erection of a single side and rear extension, front porch and alterations to fenestration and the creation of a basement.It had been referred to Committee by Cllr. Grint to consider the impact of the development on the streetscene, the overbearing impact on neighbouring amenity, size and bulk of the proposal and the lack of parking provision.

Members’ attention was brought to the main agenda papers.

 

Against the Application:            Margaret Willis

For the Application:                  -

Parish Representative:              -

Local Member:                         Cllr. Grint

 

Members asked questions of clarification from the speakers and Officers. Officers advised that the proposal would be more harmful to neighbouring amenity at Antique House than what had previously been granted under Prior Approval due to the proposed additional basement and development at the rear.

 

It was moved by the Chairman and duly seconded that the recommendations in the agenda be agreed.

 

Members discussed the scale of the development in relation to neighbouring properties and the potential impact on neighbours’ amenities.

 

It was moved by Cllr. Mrs. Hunter and duly seconded that an additional condition be added to the recommendation that a construction method statement be submitted prior to commencement of development. Members discussed the proposed amendment and concern was raised that significant earthworks would be required during construction. A Member indicated that weekend, rush-hour and end of day construction would be damaging to neighbouring amenity. It was also suggested that the protected trees to the rear of the property would be at risk if the rear were used as the entrance for machinery. The site was in an area of limited parking.

 

The amendment was put to the vote and it was carried. The Committee asked that Local Members be consulted on the content of the construction management plan.

 

It was moved by the Chairman that an additional condition be added to the recommendation to restrict further Permitted Development rights for extension. This was due to the extensive coverage of the proposed development on the site and the harm further extension would cause to amenities on site and neighbouring properties. The amendment was put to the vote and it was carried.

 

The amended motion was put to the vote and it was

 

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 existing dwelling as supported by Policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.

3)   Before the commencement of the development hereby approved, details of tree protection measures shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority, comprising:
A) A plan showing the location of, all existing trees on the land which have a stem with a diameter exceeding 75mm when measured over the bark at a point 1.5m above ground level. The plan shall identify those trees which are to be retained and the crown spread of each retained tree.  In paragraphs 'b' to 'e' below references to a "retained tree" mean an existing tree which is to be retained in accordance with this plan.
B) Details of the species, diameter (measured in accordance with paragraph A) above), the approximate height, and an assessment of the general state of health and stability of each retained tree and of each tree which is on land adjacent to the site and to which paragraphs (C) and (D) below apply.
C) Details of any proposed topping or lopping of any retained tree, or of any tree on land adjacent to the site.
D) Details of any proposed alterations in existing ground levels and of the position of any proposed excavations or other engineering operations.  These details shall be illustrated by a series of cross-sections showing existing and proposed levels with details of how the excavated soil will be dealt with.
E) Details of the specification and position of fencing or other measures to create a 'retained tree protected area' for the protection of any retained tree from damage before or during the course of development.
F) Details of the location and extent of any area on the land to be used during the construction period for storage (including materials, excavated soil, plant and machinery) and/or for siting any temporary ancillary structures, such as a site office.

The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

To prevent damage to the existing trees during the construction period of the proposed extensions and basement 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 take place until a scheme to promote biological diversity, such as the provision of bird and bat boxes, has been submitted and approved in writing by the Local Authority. The approved scheme shall be implemented before first use of the proposed extensions and basement.

To promote biodiversity as supported by Policy SP11 of Sevenoaks District Councils 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.

5)   The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: 79737/1A and 79737/7B date stamped 22 April 2016.

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

6)   No development shall take place until a construction method statement, including details and plans showing locations of temporary on-site parking of vehicles, loading and unloading of materials, storage of plant and materials, wheel washing facilities, hours of operation, protecting of existing trees and landscaping and traffic management have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved method statement.

 

To mitigate the impact during construction relating to highways safety and neighbouring amenities, in accordance with policies EN1, EN2 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.   

         

7)   Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting those Orders) no development falling within Classes A, B, C, D and E of Part 1 of Schedule 2 to the said Order shall be carried out.

 

In order to safeguard the residential amenities of existing and future occupiers of the development and surrounding properties in accordance with policy EN2 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.

 

Supporting documents:

 

Back to top