Agenda item

APPROVED

In a presentation given by Planning, Members heard that this was an application for the formation of an additional vehicular access to create a carriage driveway. Since the Report/Agenda was published, there had been an objection statement received from a neighbour. Ward Member, Councillor Andrews, was unable to attend the meeting but had provided a written statement expressing his concerns and considerations (circulated to Members and attending Officers prior to the meeting).

Members discussed the application, acknowledging that the site was on a busy and tricky road and that the plan would make it safer for residents and traffic. It was stated that conditions could be added regarding the importance of using porous materials for the driveway. Concerns were raised regarding the effect of the proposal on the existing hedgerows and trees, with the suggestion that this was covered under an additional condition. The removal of Permitted Development Rights along the front of the property was also recommended should approval be given.

Members having considered the report and objections, RESOLVED that PERMISSION BE GRANTED as recommended, subject to the conditions as set out in the report and the following conditions:

6. Should any tree or part of the hedge along the front boundary die, be removed or become seriously damaged or diseased as a result of the construction works it shall be replaced in the next planting season with another of similar size and species to that originally planted.

Reason: In order to comply with Policies 37, 73 and 74 of the Bromley Local Plan and in the interest of the visual amenities of the area.

7. The surface water drainage system indicated on the approved drawings shall be completed and permanently retained thereafter.

Reason: To ensure satisfactory means of surface water drainage and to accord with Policy SI13 of the London Plan and Policies 115, 116 and 117 of the Bromley Local Plan

8. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (or any order amending, revoking and re-enacting this Order) no development permitted by Class A (gates, fences, walls etc) of Part 2 of Schedule 2 of the Order shall at any time be constructed on the site frontage without the prior approval in writing of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: In the interest of road safety and to comply with Policies 32 and 37 of the Bromley Local Plan

9.  The driveway hereby permitted shall include the use of porous materials to ensure adequate drainage and reduce the risk of surface water run-off.

Reason: To ensure satisfactory means of surface water drainage and to accord with Policy SI13 of the London Plan and Policies 115, 116 and 117 of the Bromley Local Plan.