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01
The development hereby permitted shall be commenced before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.
Reason
In order to comply with the requirements of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
02
The permission hereby granted shall relate to the area shown outlined in red on the approved site plan and the development shall only take place in accordance with the submitted details and specifications and as shown on the approved plans (as set out below)
• (Drawing number 2025-001-05 Rev A – Site Plan)(received 07 July 2025)
• (Drawing number 2025-001-04 Rev A – Garage Plans)(received 07 July 2025)
• (Drawing number 2025-001-01 Rev A – Site & Location Plan)(received 07 July 2025)
Reason
To define the permission and for the avoidance of doubt.
03
The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall match those used in the existing building and as detailed on the submitted application form and drawings.
Reason
In order to ensure a satisfactory appearance in the interests of visual amenity.
04
Before the development is brought into use, that part of the site to be used by vehicles shall be constructed with either;
a/ a permeable surface and associated water retention/collection drainage, or;
b/ an impermeable surface with water collected and taken to a separately constructed water retention/discharge system within the site.
The area shall thereafter be maintained in a working condition.
Reason
To ensure that surface water can adequately be drained and to encourage drivers to make use of the parking spaces and to ensure that the use of the land for this purpose will not give rise to the deposit of mud and other extraneous material on the public highway in the interests of the adequate drainage of the site and road safety.
04
Any window which serves a bathroom, ensuite or WC shall be obscurely glazed and fitted with glass to a minimum industry standard of Level 3 obscured glazing and be non-openable, unless the part(s) of the window(s) which can be opened are more than 1.7 metres above the floor of the room in which the window is installed. The window(s) shall be permanently retained in that condition thereafter.
Reason
In the interests of the amenities of the occupiers of adjoining properties.
05
Protection of existing trees
No operations (including initial site clearance) shall commence on site in connection with development hereby approved until a suitable scheme (Arboricultural Method Statement) for the protection of existing trees and hedgerows has been submitted and its installation on site has been approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
All protection measures must fully detail each phase of the development process taking into account demolition/site clearance works, all construction works and hard and soft landscaping works. Details shall include the following:
• Full survey of all trees on site and those within influencing distance on adjacent sites in accordance with BS5837*, with tree works proposals. All trees must be plotted on a scaled site plan**, clearly and accurately depicting trunk locations, root protection areas and canopy spreads.
• A plan** detailing all trees and hedgerows planned for retention and removal.
• A schedule of tree works for all the retained trees specifying pruning and other remedial or preventative work, whether for physiological, hazard abatement, aesthetic or operational reasons. All tree works shall be carried out in accordance with BS 3998.
• Timing and phasing of works
• Site specific demolition and hard surface removal specifications
• Site specific construction specifications (e.g. in connection with foundations, bridging, water features, surfacing)
• Access arrangements and car parking
• Level changes
• A Tree protection plan** in accordance with BS5837* detailing all methods of protection, including but not restricted to: locations of construction exclusion zones, root protection areas, fit for purpose fencing and ground protection, service routes, works access space, material/machinery/waste storage and permanent & temporary hard surfaces.
• Soil remediation plans, where unauthorised access has damaged root protection areas in the construction exclusion zones.
• Details of the arboricultural supervision schedule.
*Using the most recent revision the of the Standard
** Plans must be of a minimum scale of 1:200 (unless otherwise agreed by the Local Planning Authority)
Reason
To ensure the trees are protected during the construction of the development in the interests of amenity and in accordance with SP33 ‘Conserving and Enhancing the Natural Environment’.
06
Implementation and Confirmation of Tree Protection Measures
• Prior to the commencement of any development or site works, all tree protection measures shall be installed. Written confirmation of their installation, supported by photographic evidence or a site inspection report from the appointed Arboriculturist, shall be submitted to the LPA for approval.
• The approved tree protection measures shall be retained and maintained in full for the duration of the development. No fencing shall be moved, removed, or altered without the prior written agreement of the LPA.
*Using the most recent revision the of the Standard
** Plans must be of a minimum scale of 1:200 (unless otherwise agreed by the Local Planning Authority)
Reason
To ensure the trees are protected during the construction of the development in the interests of amenity and in accordance with SP33 ‘Conserving and Enhancing the Natural Environment’.
Positive and Proactive Statement
During the determination of the application, the Local Planning Authority worked with the applicant to consider what amendments were necessary to make the scheme acceptable. The applicant agreed to amend the scheme so that it was in accordance with the principles of the National Planning Policy Framework.
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