Agenda item

PERMISSION, CONDITIONS TO BE DETERMINED UNDER DELEGATED AUTHORITY

Description of application – Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of two storey replacement dwelling with basement car lift, and accommodation in the roofspace.

Oral representations in support of the application were received at the meeting. 

Comments from the Advisory Panel for Conservation Areas in objection to the application had been received and circulated to Members.

Members having considered the report, objections and representations, RESOLVED that PERMISSION be GRANTED AGAINST OFFICERS’ RECOMMENDATIONS. MEMBERS CONSIDERED THAT THE EXISTING DWELLING DID NOT POSITIVELY CONTRIBUTE TO THE CONSERVATION AREA AND THAT THE DESIGN, SITING, SCALE AND SPATIAL DISTANCES OF THE PROPOSED REPLACEMENT DWELLING WOULD NOT HARM OR APPEAR OUT OF KEEPING WITH THE CHARACTER AND APPEARANCE OF THE CONSERVATION AREA.

Members also RESOLVED that THE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (PLANNING AND BUILDING CONTROL) BE GIVEN DELEGATED AUTHORITY TO DETERMINE THE CONDITIONS TO BE IMPOSED ON THE GRANT OF PLANNING PERMISSION.

Note:  the following conditions and informatives are imposed on the planning permission following consideration by the Assistant Director:-

“1. The development hereby approved shall be carried out within 3 years from the date of this decision notice.

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

2. The development shall be retained strictly in accordance with the application plans, drawings and documents hereby approved.

REASON: To ensure that the development is retained in accordance with the approved documents, plans and drawings submitted with the application in the interest of the appearance of the building and the visual amenities of the area and in order to comply with Policy 37 of the Bromley Local Plan.

3.The materials to be used for the external surfaces of the building shall be as set out in the planning application forms and / or drawings unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

REASON: In order to comply with Policy 37 of the Bromley Local Plan and in the interest of the appearance of the building and the visual amenities of the area.

4.Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (or any Order amending, revoking and re-enacting this Order) no building, structure, extension, enlargement or alteration permitted by Class A, B, C, or E of Part 1 of Schedule 2 of the 2015 Order (as amended), shall be erected or made within the curtilage(s) of the dwelling(s) hereby permitted without the prior approval in writing of the Local Planning Authority.

REASON: In the interests of protecting the character of the area and residential amenity of neighbouring properties in accordance with Policy 37 of the Bromley Local Plan.

5.The window(s) in the first floor flank elevation(s) of the development hereby permitted shall be obscure glazed with obscured glass of no less than Pilkington privacy Level 3 and permanently fixed shut, unless the part parts of the window(s) which can be opened are more than 1.7 metres above the floor of the room. The window(s) shall subsequently and permanently be retained during the lifetime off the development.

REASON: In the interests of protecting residential amenity in accordance with Policy 37 of the

Bromley Local Plan.

6. (i) Prior to the commencement of above ground works details of treatment of all parts on the site not covered by buildings shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The site shall be landscaped strictly in accordance with the approved details in the first planting season after completion or first occupation of the development, whichever is the sooner. Details shall include:-

A.  A scaled plan showing all existing vegetation to the retained and trees and plants to be planted which shall include use of a minimum of 30% native plant species of hoke grown stock (where possible) and no invasive species.

B.  Proposed hardstanding and boundary treatment.

C. A schedule detailing sizes and numbers of all proposed trees/plants.

D. Sufficient specification to endure successful establishment and survival of new planting.

(ii) There shall be no excavation or raising or lowering of levels within the prescribed roof protection area of retained trees unless agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authortity.

(iii) Any new tree(s) that die(s), are/is removed or become(s) severely damaged or diseased shall be replaced and any new planting (other than trees) which dies, is removed, becomes severely damaged or diseased withing five years of planting shall be replaced Unless further specific permission has been given by the Local Planning Authority, replacement planting shall be in accordance with the approved details.

REASON: In order to comply with Policies 37, 73 and 74 of the Bromley Local Plan to secure a visually satisfactory setting for the development and to protect neighbouring amenity.

INFORMATIVES:-

1.The proposed development is located within 15 metres of Thames Waters underground assets and as such, the development could cause the assets to fail fo appropriate measures are not taken. Please read our guide “working near our assets’ to ensure your workings are in line with the necessary processes you need to follow if you’re considering working above or near our pipes or other structures.https://developers.thameswater.co.uk/Developing-a-large-site/Planning-your-development/Working-near-or-diverting-our-pipes. Should you require further information please contact Thames Water. Email: developer.services@thameswater.co.uk Phone: 0800 009 3921 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm) Write to: Thames Water Developer Services, Clearwater Court, Vastern Road, Reading, Berkshire RG1 8DB.

2. A Groundwater Risk Management Permit from Thames Water will be required for discharging groundwater into a public sewer.  Any discharge made without a permit is deemed illegal and may result in prosecution under the provisions of the Water Industry Act 1991.  We would expect the developer to demonstrate what measures he will undertake to minimise groundwater discharges into the public sewer.  Permit enquiries should be directed to Thames Water’s Risk Management Team by telephoning 020 3577 9483 or by emailing trade.effluent@thameswater.co.uk .  Application forms should be completed on line via www.thameswater.co.uk.  Please refer to the Wholsesale; Business customers; Groundwater discharges section.