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The permission hereby granted shall relate to the area shown outlined in red on the approved location plan and the development shall only take place in accordance with the submitted details and specifications and as shown on the approved plans
Drawing numbers
5A and 6A Received 18 February 2026
4A (revised) and Landscape Plan Received 14 May 2026
Reason
To define the permission and for the avoidance of doubt.
02
The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall be in accordance with the details by email on 14 May 2026.
Reason
In order to ensure a satisfactory appearance in the interests of visual amenity and in accordance with Local Plan Policy CS28 Sustainable Design
03
The materials used in the external surfaces of the dormer window extension hereby approved shall be of a similar appearance to those used in the construction of the existing roof.
Reason
In order to ensure a satisfactory appearance in the interests of visual amenity and in accordance with Local Plan Policy CS28 Sustainable Design
04
The development hereby granted shall not be occupied until details of the foul and surface water drainage for the site have been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. The approved works shall be carried out concurrently with the development and the drainage system shall be operating to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority prior to the occupation of the dwelling.
Reason
To ensure that the site is connected to suitable drainage systems and to ensure that full details thereof are approved by the Local Planning Authority before any works begin and in accordance with Policy CS25 of the Local Plan.
05
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 that mud and other extraneous material is not deposited on the public highway and that each dwelling can be reached conveniently from the footway in the interests of the adequate drainage of the site, road safety and residential amenity.
06
If during development works unexpected significant contamination is encountered, the local planning authority shall be notified in writing immediately. Any requirements for remedial works shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Authority. Works thereafter shall be carried out in accordance with an approved Method Statement. This is to ensure the development will be suitable for use and that identified contamination will not present significant risks to human health or the environment.
Reason
To ensure the safe occupation of the site in accordance with Policy SP54 of the Rotherham Local Plan and paragraph numbers 187, 196 and 197 of the National Planning Policy Framework, December 2024.
07
If virgin material, subsoil/topsoil materials are required to be imported to site for remedial works, then these materials will need to be tested at a rate and frequency to be agreed with the Local Authority to ensure they are free from contamination and will not present a risk to future users of the site and the environment.
Reason
To ensure the safe occupation of the site in accordance with Policy SP54 of the Rotherham Local Plan and paragraph numbers 187, 196 and 197 of the National Planning Policy Framework, December 2024.
08
Prior to the first occupation of the dwelling hereby approved the submitted Biodiversity Enhancement Scheme (BES) and Landscape features shall be incorporated into the development to include the following:
• One integrated bird or swift nesting brick;
• One integrated bat roosting feature,
appropriately selected and sited relative to the building’s design, height and orientation, and in accordance with the relevant guidance; and
• A 13cm × 13cm hedgehog highway gap provided within the boundary fencing or walls of each dwelling plot, ensuring permeability for hedgehogs between residential gardens.
Thereafter all features shall be retained and maintained for the lifetime of the development.
Reason
To secure high-quality, long-term biodiversity enhancements including nesting, roosting and movement opportunities for priority species, in accordance with Policies CS20 and SP33 of the Rotherham Local Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.
09
Prior to the occupation of the dwelling, details of an Electric Vehicle Charging connection point shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. The dwelling shall not be occupied until the approved charger has been provided, and it shall thereafter be retained.
Reason
In the interests of air quality and to provide appropriate facilities for electric vehicles.
Informatives
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Drainage
- Flood resilience should be duly considered in the design of the new building/s or renovation. Guidance may be found in BRE Digest 532 Parts 1 and 2, 2012 and BRE Good Building Guide 84.
- Developments should have floor levels set higher than the recorded flood level or a minimum of 300mm above proposed ground level due to surface water flooding.
- Surface water drainage plans should include the following:
? Rainwater pipes, gullies and drainage channels including cover levels.
? Inspection chambers, manholes and silt traps including cover and invert levels.
? Pipe sizes, pipe materials, gradients and flow directions.
? Soakaways, including size and material.
? Typical inspection chamber / soakaway / silt trap and SW attenuation details.
? Site ground levels and finished floor levels
- Surface Water Discharge From Brownfield Site:
There should be no increase in surface water discharge from the site to existing sewers / watercourses. On site surface water attenuation will therefore be required if drained areas to existing sewers / watercourses are to be increased.
A 30% net reduction to existing peak discharge (up to a 1/100 yr storm + 40% CC) will
be required if the site is being re-developed. A full justification will be required where the development cannot achieve the 30% betterment on the existing run-off rate.
- On Site Surface Water Management:
The site is required to accommodate rainfall volumes up to 1 in 100 year return period (plus climate change) whilst ensuring no flooding to buildings or adjacent land.
The applicant will need to provide details and calculations including any below ground storage, overflow paths (flood routes), surface detention and infiltration areas etc. to demonstrate how the 100 year + 40% CC rainfall volumes will be controlled and accommodated.
Where cellular storage is proposed and is within areas where it may be susceptible to damage by excavation by other utility contractors, warning signage should be provided to inform of its presence. Cellular storage and infiltration systems should not be positioned within highway.
Guidance on flood pathways can be found in BS EN 752.
- If the development is proposing to make a new highway drainage connection to an existing highway drainage system, detailed CCTV surveys and modelling of the existing highway drainage system will be required to determine the capability to accept additional flow. Discharge will be limited to greenfield run-off rates.
INFORMATIVE
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This development is not subject to the statutory Biodiversity Gain Plan condition because of the declaration on the application form that the development was exempt (as a self-build development).
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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