Agenda item

Report by Director of Communities, Economy and Transport

35.1     The Committee considered a report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport.

35.2     The Chair reported that Councillor Keeley, one of the Local Members, had contacted him to indicate that he had no concerns regarding the application.  The Chair reported that Councillor Bentley, the other Local Member, had also contacted him, but not commented on the application as he is the Lead Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and also a local resident. 

35.3     Members have considered the officer’s report and views of the Local Members, and agree with the conclusion and reasons for recommendation as set out in paragraph 7 of the report. 

35.4     RESOLVED to grant planning permission subject to the following conditions: 

1.      The development hereby permitted shall be commenced before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

         Reason: To comply with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2.      The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the plans listed in the Schedule of Approved Plans.

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

3.      No demolition or construction works shall take place in connection with the development hereby approved at any time other than between 0800 and 1800 on Mondays to Fridays and between 0800 and 1400 on Saturdays and not at any time on Sundays, Bank and Public Holidays unless the prior written agreement of the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport has been given.

         Reason:  In the interests of the amenities of the locality in general and adjoining residential properties in particular and to accord with Saved Policy EN27 of the Wealden Local Plan 1998.

4.      Prior to commencement of development details of the protection of trees the subject of Tree Preservation Orders on and adjacent to the site and of any construction that could affect such trees shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Director of Communities Economy and Transport. Affected trees shall be protected throughout construction and development in the vicinity of such trees shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

         Reason: To accord with Saved Policy EN12 in the Wealden Local Plan 1998.      

5.      Prior to development above ground level samples of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the building hereby permitted shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Director of Communities Economy and Transport. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

         Reason: To ensure the appropriate appearance of the development in the area in accordance with Saved Policy EN27 of the Wealden Local Plan 1998.

6.      Prior to occupation of the approved development details of proposed planting, hard surfacing and fencing shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Director of Communities Economy and Transport. Details shall include plant species, location and density together with a programme for planting and maintenance. All works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

         Reason; To accord with Saved Policy EN12 in the Wealden Local Plan 1998. 

7.      Before occupation of the approved development the amended accesses shall be in the position[s] shown on the submitted plan [No. 14146 001 Rev A2] and laid out and constructed in accordance with the attached HT407 form/diagram and all works undertaken shall be completed to the written satisfaction of the Director of Communities Economy and Transport

         Reason: To ensure the safety of persons and vehicles entering and leaving the access and proceeding along the highway in accordance with Saved Policy TR3 in the Wealden Local Plan 1998

8.      The approved development shall not be brought into use until a turning space for vehicles has been provided in accordance with the approved plan no. 14146 001 Rev A2. The turning space shall thereafter be retained for that use and shall not be used for any other purpose thereafter.

         Reason: To ensure the safety of persons and vehicles entering and leaving the access and proceeding along the highway in accordance with Saved Policy TR3 in the Wealden Local Plan 1998

9.      The approved development shall not be brought into use until a cycle, motor cycle and vehicle parking has been provided in accordance with the approved plan no. 14146 001 Rev A2. The parking facilities shall thereafter be retained for that use and shall not be used for any other purpose.

         Reason: To ensure the safety of persons and vehicles entering and leaving the access and proceeding along the highway in accordance with Saved Policy TR16 in the Wealden Local Plan 1998

Schedule of Approved Plans

14146-003 - Location Plan, 14146-101A - Existing Ground Floor Plan, 14146-102A - Existing First Floor Plan, 14146-111C - Proposed First Floor Plan, 14146-110C - Proposed Ground Floor Plan, 14146-201 - Existing Elevations, 14146-210B - Proposed Elevations, 14146-211B - Proposed Elevations and Sections, 14146-200A - Existing Elevations, 14146-001-B - Proposed Site Plan, e15041-010-B - Proposed road & Drainage Layout, 14146-002A - Existing Site Plan