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Planning Committee
Minutes of a Meeting of the Planning Committee held in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Tannery Lane, Ashford on the 20th May 2009
Present:
Cllr. Mrs Marriott (Chairman);
Cllrs. Mrs Blanford, Burgess, Clokie (ex officio), Davison, Mrs Heyes, Heyes, Mrs Hicks, Mrs Hutchinson, Mrs Martin, Norris, Packham, Smith
In accordance with Procedure Rule 1.2 (iii) Councillors Mrs Heyes and Mrs Martin attended as Substitute Members for Councillors Clarkson and Wedgbury respectively.
Apologies:
Cllrs. Clarkson, Wedgbury, Wells
Also Present:
Cllrs. Mrs Hawes, Link, Wood
Strategic Sites and Design Manager, Development Control Manager, Transport Planner (Kent Highway Services), Senior Solicitor (Strategic Development), Member Services and Scrutiny Support Officer.
17 Declarations of Interest
Councillor Interest Minute No.
Mrs Blanford Code of Conduct – Personal but not Prejudicial 19 - – Member of the Weald of Kent Protection 06/01473/AS, Society 08/01009/AS, 09/00240/AS, 09/00249/AS and;
Code of Conduct – Personal and Prejudicial – 06/01473/AS, spoke on the applications as Ward Member and 08/01009/AS then withdrew from discussion and the vote.
Burgess Code of Conduct – Personal but not Prejudicial 19 - – Member of the Weald of Kent Protection 06/01473/AS, Society 08/01009/AS, 09/00240/AS, 09/00249/AS Clokie Code of Conduct – Personal but not Prejudicial 19 - – Member of the Weald of Kent Protection 06/01473/AS, 11 P 200509
Councillor Interest Minute No.
Society and Tenterden and District Residents 08/01009/AS, Association 09/00240/AS, 09/00249/AS
Davison Code of Conduct – Personal but not Prejudicial 19 - – Member of Ashford Rural Trust and 06/01473/AS, Campaign to Protect Rural England 08/01009/AS
and;
Code of Conduct – Personal and Prejudicial – 08/01452/AS friends with a landowner who owned an orchard that adjoined the site – withdrew from discussion and the vote
Mrs Hutchinson Code of Conduct – Personal but not Prejudicial 19 - – Member of the Weald of Kent Protection 06/01473/AS, Society and Tenterden and District Residents 08/01009/AS, Association 09/00240/AS, 09/00249/AS
Mrs Marriott Code of Conduct – Personal but not Prejudicial 19 - – Council appointed representative on the Kent 09/00173/AS Downs (AONB) Joint Advisory Committee and Executive Committee – had retained an open mind
Norris Code of Conduct – Personal and Prejudicial – 19 - had attended meetings of the Swan Centre 09/00360/AS Board – withdrew from discussion and the vote.
Smith Code of Conduct – Personal and Prejudicial – 19 - had attended meetings of the Swan Centre 09/00360/AS Board –spoke on the application as Ward Member and then withdrew from discussion and the vote.
18 Minutes
Resolved:
That the Minutes of the Meeting of this Committee held on the 29th April 2009 be approved and confirmed as a correct record.
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19 Schedule of Applications
Resolved:
That following consideration of (a), (b) and (c) below,
(a) Private representations (number of consultation letters sent/number of representations received)
(b) The indication of the Parish Council’s/Town Council’s views
(c) The views of Statutory Consultees and Amenity Societies (abbreviation for consultee/society stated)
Supports ‘S’, objects ‘R’, no objections/no comments ‘X’, still awaited ‘+’, not applicable/none received ‘-’ decisions be made in respect of Planning Applications as follows: -
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Application Number 06/01473/AS
Location The Barn, Goldwell, Etchden Road, Great Chart
Grid Reference 96858 /42441
Parish Council Great Chart
Ward Great Chart with Singleton North
Application Conversion of barn to residential use, erection of a garden Description shed and erection of a 900mm high wattle screen fence on top of existing boundary wall.
Applicant Mrs G M Wynn Green
Agent Mrs Ann Brannan, Mason Brannon Architects, Wissenden, Bethersden, TN26 3EL
Site Area 0.18 Hectares
(a) 1 X (b) PC S (c) KHS X, PROW X, EHO X, OSS X, NE X
The Development Control Manager drew Members attention to the Update Report. The applicant’s agent had submitted an artist’s impression of the barn as converted, it was attached to the Update Report as an annex and colour copies had been provided to Members.
In accordance with Procedure Rule 9.3 Mrs Wynn Green, the Applicant, spoke in support of the application. She advised Members that her husband and herself had lived at Goldwell for 32 years and wished to convert the barn for their own occupation. They had made amendments to alleviate the concerns of the Conservation Officer. The addition of a window into the weather boarded area would result in a loss of only 4% of the weather boarding. Without the addition of the window two rooms of the dwelling would be uninhabitable. Windows to the eastern elevation had been sacrificed at the request of the Conservation Officer.
In accordance with Procedure Rule 9.3 Mr Hammett, from Great Chart with Singleton Parish Council, spoke in support of the application. He advised Members that the Parish Council supported the application and had done so previously. The barn was full of local character and would create a quality home. He asked the Committee to consider the application.
The Ward Member spoke in support of the application and then withdrew from the discussion and the vote. 14 P20052009 ______
Resolved:
That for the following reasons the Planning Committee permit this application:
1. The development would respect the context of the site and would not be harmful to the character of the area.
2. The development represents an appropriate means of preserving this listed building for posterity.
3. The proposed shed would not adversely affect the character of the area nor the setting of the listed buildings.
4. The fence would protect the amenities of the occupiers of the neighbouring property and would not detract from the setting of the listed buildings.
Permit
Subject to the following conditions:
1. The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of 3 years from the date of this decision.
Reason: To comply with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.
2. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995, or any other Order or any subsequent Order revoking or re-enacting that Order, no further development whether or not permitted by Article 3 and Schedule 2, Part 1 Classes A, B, C, D, E, G, H of that Order shall be carried out without the prior permission of the Local Planning Authority in writing.
Reason: To protect the character and setting of the converted building and the adjoining listed buildings.
3. The privacy screen shown on drawing 776/A4/01/A shall be erected in accordance with the approved drawing prior to the first occupation of the dwelling and thereafter maintained.
Reason: In order to safeguard the privacy of the occupants of the adjoining Oast House.
4. The dwelling shall not be occupied until works for the disposal of sewage have been provided on the site to serve the development hereby permitted, in 15 P20052009 ______
accordance with details to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
Reason: To avoid pollution of the surrounding area.
5. The approved motor vehicle parking vehicle facilities shall be provided before the development to which they relate is brought into use and they shall thereafter be retained available for ancillary parking of motor vehicles and access to the facilities shall not be precluded.
Reason: To ensure the provision and retention of adequate parking facilities in order to avoid obstruction of the footpath by parked vehicles.
Notes to Applicant
1. Public Right of Way AW209 passes within the boundary of the site and bridleway AW243 passes along the southern boundary of the site. At no time should the proposed development encroach upon the rights of way and the rights of way should not be obstructed or diverted without consent. To do so is an offence under Highway Law.
2. It is the responsibility of the developer to ensure that, where any aspect of the proposal directly affects bats or their roosting sites, work must be undertaken under licence, which mist be obtained from Natural England. ______
Application Number 08/01009/AS
Location The Barn, Goldwell, Etchden Road, Great Chart.
Grid Reference 96858/42441
Parish Council Great Chart
Ward Great Chart with Singleton North
Application Conversion of existing barn to residential. Description
Applicant Mrs G Wynn Green
Agent Mrs Ann Brannan, Mason Brannon Architects, Wissenden, Wissenden Lane, Bethersden, Ashford, Kent
Site Area 0.18 Hectares
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(a) 1 1X (b) PC X (c)
For Update Report, Speakers and Ward Member please see previous application.
Resolved:
That for the following reasons the Planning Committee permit this application:
1. The development would respect the context of the site and would not be harmful to the character of the area.
2. The development represents an appropriate means of preserving this listed building for posterity.
Grant Consent
Subject to the following conditions:
1. The work to which this consent relates shall be begun before the expiration of 3 years from the date of this decision.
Reason: To comply with the requirements of Section 18 of the Town and Country Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.
2. No sandblasting or other abrasive method is to be carried out to clean any timbers.
Reason: To ensure the preservation of the structure, features and detailing that form part of the architectural historic character of the barn.
3. Before any works are carried out the following details shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and the works thereafter shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.
a) 1.50 scale drawings for all existing timber framing to walls and roofs including studs and rafters showing which are to be retained, replaced, removed or repaired, including methods of repair where applicable. b) 1:50 scale survey drawings showing all areas of brickwork or other masonry which is proposed to repair, demolish and/or rebuild, including methods of repair where applicable. c) 1:20 scale plans sections and elevations of all proposed new internal first floor structures, floor supporting structures and internal partitions, including details of their relationship to historic structure, and junctions with historic fabric. 17 P20052009 ______
d) 1:10 scale section through all external walls (masonry or timber framed) which is proposed to alter the existing details to achieve better insulating, weatherproofing or for other purposes. e) 1:20 scale sections and elevations of all new openings in masonry and timber framed external walls and roofs including details of heads, jams and sill openings to be created in the structure, and details of windows and doors to be inserted therein. f) Spot levels inside and outside the building and proposed new finish levels inside and outside the building sufficient to establish a relationship between the two. g) Detailed drawings to scale 1:5 and 1:1 of typical details of all new joinery also indicating colour. h) 1:10 scale drawings illustrating proposed eaves and ridge detailing, indicating the provision of eaves and ridge level ventilation and the specification of any roofing felt and insulation where proposed.
Reason: To ensure the development respects the form, detail and character of the building in the interests of its conversion form which respects its inherent original character and to ensure that special regard is paid to the interests of protecting the special architectural and historic character, interests and integrity of the building.
4. All rainwater goods and other external pipe work are to be black painted cast iron and drawn details to scale 1:5 indicating section sizes and profiles of such goods shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before the development is commenced and the development thereafter shall be carried out I accordance with the approved details.
Reason: To ensure that special regard is paid to the interests of protecting the special architectural and historic character detailing the integrity of the barn.
5. Written details of the tiles and weatherboarding shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before the development is commenced and the development thereafter shall be carried out using the approved external materials.
Reason: In the interests of visual amenity, and to ensure that special regard is paid to the interests of protecting the special architectural and historic character of the barn. ______
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Application Number 08/01452/AS
Location Woodreeve Farm, Capel Road, Ruckinge, Ashford, Kent TN26 2EJ
Grid Reference 00549/35910
Parish Council Ruckinge
Ward Saxon Shore
Application Change of use of small paddock into residential garden Description and creation of a new vehicular access
Applicant Mr. Morgan
Agent
Site Area 0.0992 Hectares
(a) 6/1R 1S (b) S (c) PO (Drainage) X, KHS X, WM R, WM –
The Development Control Manager drew Members attention to the Update Report. There were several points to take note of, including: • Correspondence between the Applicant and Officers between 15th and 19th May 2009 had been circulated to Members of the Planning Committee prior to the meeting of the Committee. • Two statements had been received in support of the application, one from the Parish Council and the other from the applicant’s transport consultant. These were attached as annexes to the update report.
In accordance with Procedure Rule 9.3 Mr Swales, a neighbour spoke in objection to the application. He advised Members that the proposal would result in a 124% increase in the size of the site. Although visibility would be increased by 17m to the east there would be a loss of 23m to the west. The proposed line of the site would impact upon his property and would border his bedrooms and living room, which he believed to be contrary to current guidance. By allowing the proposal the Committee would need to have compelling reasons and as such he asked the Committee to refuse the application.
In accordance with Procedure Rule 9.3 Mr Lewis, on behalf of the applicant, spoke in support of the application. He advised Members that he did not agree with the Officers’ views. At present access to the site was poor with deficient visibility. He advised Members that if a vehicle approached at 60mph then the driver would only 19 P20052009 ______have 18m in which to brake with only 12m clear space, 73m was the normal stopping distance for vehicles travelling at 60mph. He asked the Committee to reflect upon the expert views put before them. The applicant would be willing to reduce the area of the land by up to a third.
One of the Ward Members attended and spoke on the application.
Resolved:
That the Joint Development Control Managers be authorised to permit this application subject to the prior receipt of an amended plan reducing the size of the application site so that the rear boundary of the application site aligns with the existing rear boundary of Woodreeve for the following reason:
1. The safety benefits of the new access outweigh any negative impacts resulting form the change of use of the land.
Permit
Subject to the following conditions:
1. The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of 3 years from the date of this decision.
Reason: To comply with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.
2. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995, or any other Order or any subsequent Order revoking or re-enacting that Order, no further development whether or not permitted by Article 3 and Schedule 2, Part 1 Classes E, F, G and H of that Order shall be carried out without the prior permission of the Local Planning Authority in writing.
Reason: To protect the character of the countryside.
3. Visibility splays of 77m to the west and 117m to the east within which there shall be no obstruction in excess of 1.05metres in height above the carriageway edge shall be provided at the approved access before the approved access is brought into use and the splays shall be so maintained at all times.
Reason: In the interests of highway safety.
4. No gates or barriers shall be erected across the approved access within 5.5 m metres from the back of the carriageway used by vehicular traffic. 20 P20052009 ______
Reason: In the interests of highway safety.
5. Within 1 month of the new approved access being brought into use the existing access shall be permanently closed in accordance with details shown on plan SM007 dated 20 May 2008.
Reason: In the interests of highway safety.
6. The existing Oak tree and hedge on the frontage of the site shall be retained and not cut down, uprooted or destroyed, nor shall the tree be topped or lopped without the written approval of the Local Planning Authority. Any topping or lopping approved shall be carried out in accordance with British Standard 3998 (Tree Work).
Prior to the commencement of any works to create the new access fencing, for the protection of the Oak tree, shall be erected in accordance with details of type and location that shall have been previously submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Nothing shall be stored or placed in the fenced area and the ground levels within the fenced area shall not be altered, nor shall any excavation be made, without the prior written consent of the Local Planning Authority
Reason: In order to protect the Oak tree and hedge in the interests of the amenity of the area. ______
Application Number 09/00147/AS
Location Land adjacent 14, Forest Avenue, Ashford, Kent
Grid Reference 99430/44016
Parish Council None
Ward Godinton (Ashford)
Application Erection of 6 no. 2 bedroom flats and 2 no. Description retail/community units (Use Class A1/A2/A3/A4/A5/D1) with associated access and parking
Applicant Abbey Homes Abbey House 2 Southgate Road Potters Bar, Herts, EN6 5DU
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Agent David Pellen, AAP Architecture Ltd, Unit A monument Business Centre Monument Way East Woking, Surrey GU21 5LY
Site Area 0.126 Hectares
(a) 52/18R (b) ‘-‘ (c) KHS X, ECM X, EHM X , POLICE LIAISON X, ACF R
The Strategic Sites and Design Manager drew Members attention to the Update Report. There were several points to take note of, including: • The views of one of the Ward Members had been received and were detailed within the Update Report. • A large scale plan was on display which had been submitted by the applicant which identified 5.74ha of open space including 0.27ha adjoining the application site. The total included two areas of boundary landscape buffer planting (areas E & F) which should not be considered to be open space for the purposes of the S106 agreement and should therefore be excluded from the headline figure. Excluding areas E and F from the total, the open space provision would be 5.11ha which exceeded the requirements of the development plan at the time of the reserved matters approval.
In accordance with Procedure Rule 9.3 Mr Wilson, a neighbour, spoke in objection to the application. He advised Members that he represented the residents that would be affected by the proposal. It was felt that not much had changed in regards to the plans since the proposal appeared before the Committee in 2007. There was concern that due to the economic downturn the success of the retail units would be questionable especially with Waitrose currently under construction. The developers had unlawfully fenced off an area of land which the residents felt was a bullying tactic. Children had regularly used the area now fenced off for playing games and as such now were playing in the road which was dangerous. He advised Members that the community enjoyed the land and wished for it to stay as it was.
Resolved:
Refuse
On the following grounds:
1. The development would be contrary to policies CC1, CC6 and H4 of the South East Plan, policies HP6, QL1, QL2, QL5, QL11, and QL12 of the Kent and Medway Structure Plan 2006, policy SH2, of the Ashford Borough Local Plan 2000, Policies CS1, CS9, CS13, CS16, CS18 of the Ashford Borough Local Development Framework Core Strategy and Planning Policy Statement 1, Planning policy Statement 6 and Planning Policy Guidance Note 17 and 22 P20052009 ______
would therefore be contrary to matters of acknowledged planning importance for the following reasons:
(a) The need for the proposed retail facilities has not been demonstrated. Other, more extensive retail facilities are to be provided shortly at Repton Park which will be within easy walking distance of the site and as a consequence there is a significant risk that the retail uses will not prove viable and an alternative use for them that does not accord with the adopted Development Brief will be sought. In addition empty units would be liable to vandalism and a focus for anti-social behaviour to the detriment of the amenity of the area.
(b) The proposed flats and the density of them would be out of character with the area which predominantly comprises detached and semi- detached houses to the detriment of residential amenity. ______
Application Number 09/00172/AS
Location Land Parcel EMP2 Phase 1B South, Former Rowcroft and Templer Barracks site, Templer Way, Ashford, Kent
Grid Reference 995432
Parish Council None
Ward Godinton (Ashford)
Application Approval of reserved matters pursuant to outline planning Description permission 02/01565/AS relating to details of access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale relating to two office buildings (total floor area 5873 sq.m GEA) bin store, cycle store and associated parking
Applicant George Wilson Developments Ltd
Agent Mr David Moore, The Roger Wenn Partnership Limited, 72 St.Dunstan’s Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT28BL
Site Area 1.09 Hectares
(a) 96/ - (b) - (c) PO (Drainage) X, EA X, SW X, EHM (EP) X, PALO X, NE X, ATCP X
The Strategic Sites and Design Manager drew Members attention to the Update Report. There were several points to take note of, including: 23 P20052009 ______
• An email had been received from Quinn Estates 15th May 2009 [in respect of Building A / AXA];- “AXA ppp Health Care Ltd have put their requirement for a 42,000 sq.ft call centre at Repton Park EMP2 on hold due to the current economic crisis. They have indicated that in the future they may pursue this requirement as their circumstances change as this building has been specifically designed for them and is situated in their preferred location.” • The applicant had advised that the number of parking spaces had been increased from the stated 201 (paragraph 19 of the report) to 205. • A Protected Species Report for the EMP2 site had now been received. In summary, this identified the following: Bats, Great Crested Newts, Reptiles, Other Protected Species. • Amendments were suggested to Recommendation (B) and additional Notes to Applicant were suggested.
In accordance with Procedure Rule 9.3 Mr McConkey, the Agent, spoke in support of the application. He advised Members that he was a Director of The Roger Wenn Partnership Limited. The proposal was for two contemporary office buildings which were responsive to the Local Development Plan and Design Codes. The scheme was developed with Ashford Borough Council. He asked Members to support the scheme.
Resolved:
(A) That for the following reasons the details be approved subject to any conditions identified in (B) below:
1. The principle of development is acceptable and accords with the adopted Site based policy in the Ashford Borough Local Plan 2000.
2. The fine detail of the scheme accords with the approach in the adopted Development Brief for The Barracks and is informed by the adopted Design Code and the approved mini-Development Brief,
3. The fine detail of the scheme accords with national planning policies.
4. The outline planning permission for the development provides for appropriate ecological mitigation to be agreed with the local planning authority.
5. The fine detail of the scheme would not be harmful to the residential amenities of nearby dwelling occupants.
6. The traffic movements generated by the proposal can be accommodated as a result of the infrastructure improvements that are required to be carried out
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under the terms of the outline planning permission and the associated s.106- planning obligation.
7. The development makes provision for access by a range of transport modes.
8. The development makes adequate provision for the parking of vehicles and cycles within the application site.
(B) Approve details subject to the following conditions;-
1. Prior to the commencement of development, details at a scale of 1:20 (or 1:50 as may be appropriate), of all (i) eaves treatments, (ii) rainwater goods, (iii) windows, (iv) doors, (v) entrance canopies, (vi) jointing systems to cladding panels, (vii) cleaning gantries, (viii) solar shading devices and associated light shelves, (ix) service yard walls and gates and (x) external vents & terminals, including material specification and final finish colours, shall have been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority in writing and no further additions shall be made without subsequent further approval by the Local Planning Authority.
Reason: In the interests of visual amenity.
2. Prior to the floorspace in either Building A or B being first occupied, full details of a staff key-code access system (and the operation thereof) for that building enabling pedestrian exit and re-entry to the southern access road using the same set of double doors provided at ground floor level on the northern elevations to each building shall have been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority in writing and shall have been provided available for use. The key-code access system for that building shall, thereafter, be retained available for use in perpetuity unless approval has been granted by the Local Planning Authority in writing for any other arrangement.
Reason: To ensure that the set of double doors shown on the approved plans are provided and are available for use in a manner that ensures both Buildings A and B generate high quality active frontage that as a result of human movement between the public and private realms enlivens the street environment and threshold spaces and at the same time enhances the perception of a secure street.
3. Prior to the floorspace in either Building A or B being first occupied, full details of a feature lighting strategy for that building (and the hours of operation thereof) shall have been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority in writing and shall have been implemented. Thereafter, the feature lighting shall be retained in use unless approval has been granted by the Local Planning Authority in writing for any other arrangement.
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Reason: To ensure that feature lighting – whether internal / external or a combination of both - is deployed creatively and innovatively to enhance the visual character of the both buildings at a key gateway into the wider development site.
4. Prior to the floorspace in either Building A or B being first occupied, full details of the vehicular access barrier shown on the site layout plans located between Building A and B shall have been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority in writing and the approved details shall have been installed. Thereafter, the vehicular access barrier shall be retained in use unless approval has been granted by the Local Planning Authority in writing for any other arrangement.
Reason: To ensure that vehicular access into the car parking areas is limited to authorised personnel only in the interests of security and to guard against the possibilities of anti-social behaviour taking place within the car park areas.
5. Prior to the floorspace in either Building A or B being first occupied, full details of covered cycle parking facilities to serve each building shall have been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority in writing and the approved details shall have been installed available for use. Thereafter, the approved covered cycle parking shall be retained available for use unless approval has been granted by the Local Planning Authority in writing for any other arrangement.
Reason: To ensure that cycle parking facilities are of a high visual quality and function in a manner likely to enhance the attractiveness of cycling for local transportation to and from work.
6. Other than the renewable / low carbon technology structures shown at roof level on the approved plans, no other external plant, machinery or structures shall be provided on the roofs to Buildings A and B without the prior written approval of the Local Planning Authority.
Reason: To ensure that the visual appearance of the roofs to each building is not compromised by further additions and that the potential impact of any additional roof-top addenda on the wider skyline is fully considered.
7. Prior to the commencement of any works a Code of Construction Practice shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The construction of the development shall then be carried out in accordance with the approved Code of Construction Practice unless previously agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The code shall include;-
(a) An indicative programme for the carrying out of the works,
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(b) Measures to minimise the production of dust on the site and to mitigate any that is generated (c) Measures to minimise the noise generated by the construction process to include the careful selection of plant and machinery, including use of noise barriers (d) Maximum noise levels expected 1m from the affected façade of any residential unit adjacent to the site (e) Design and provision of site hoardings, (f) Management of traffic visiting the site, (g) Provision of off road parking for all site operatives, (h) Measures to prevent the transfer of mud and other extraneous material onto the public highway, (i) Monitoring of groundwater and gas monitoring, (j) Measures to manage waste produced on site (whether through demolition/site clearance or of new building materials) and to maximise the recycling and reuse of such materials, (k) Measures to minimise the impact of vibration from the construction processes, (l) Measures to minimise the potential for the pollution of ground and surface water, (m) The location and design of site offices, (n) The location of vehicle access points to the site during construction. (o) The arrangements for consultation and liaison during the construction process with the residents adjoining the site.
Reason: To ensure that appropriate arrangements are put in place to safeguard the environment and the amenities of residents as well as to maximise the recycling and re-use of construction waste.
8. Within one year of either Building A or B being first occupied, the southern access road shall have been provided to final finishing course specification up to the north-western side of the access between Buildings A and B unless the Local Planning Authority has approved in writing any other timescale.
Reason: To ensure that vehicular, cycle and pedestrian access to the application site is acceptable and that the period during which provision to wearing course level only is minimised.
9. Written details and samples of all external materials shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority in writing prior to commencement of development and thereafter the works shall only be carried out in accordance
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with the approved details unless the Local Planning Authority has granted written approval for any alternative materials.
Reason: To ensure that external materials are appropriate.
10. Details of hard surfacing for the thresholds to the approved buildings, entrance forecourts, external pedestrian routes and vehicle circulation and parking areas, including material specification, colour, gauge and patterns shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority in writing prior to their usage and thereafter the development shall only be carried out in accordance with the approved details.
Reason: To ensure that the detailed approach taken to hard landscaping is of a high quality appropriate to the site at a key entrance into the wider development and that the detailing of the spaces within the interior of the site emphasises key non-vehicular movement routes and spaces.
11. The 1.8 metre high Betafence Nylofor 3D Pro welded mesh panel perimeter fence shown on Drawing Number 5684007 and Drawing Number 5684_002 Revision F shall be provided and finished in green unless any other colour has been previously agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of visual amenity.
Notes to Applicant
1. This approval discharges conditions 2(a)–2(k), 5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 21, 24, 36 and 38 attached to outline planning permission 02/01565/AS reference insofar as details of the proposed development are required to be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. Any variation to the approved details will, however, need to be submitted for further approval before the relevant work is carried out. The applicant is reminded of the outstanding requirement for details to be submitted and approved under conditions of outline planning permission reference 02/01565/AS, as well as the continuing obligations imposed by some conditions as the development progresses and is completed.
2. The Local Planning Authority would wish to see the provision of shower facilities on every floor of Building B to mirror the detailed design approach taken in respect of Building A and to ensure that the attractiveness of cycling as a transport option for local employees is maximised as part of reducing private car usage where alternatives exist.
3. The entrance doors to both Buildings A and B from the southern access road are considered to be an important aspect of the design by the Local Planning Authority. Both sets of doors help create active frontage to the public realm of the street and enable pedestrian movement directly between the public and private realms. Condition 2 attached to this approval requires that the doors 28 P20052009 ______
are kept operational during the hours which the buildings are in use and as a minimum key code access is provided for members of staff.
4. The applicant is invited to discuss the proposed lighting strategy with officers. Key elements of built form, including the glazed staircases at the ends of Buildings A and B, should form the basis of the strategy. The strategy will need to demonstrate consideration for the amenities of nearby residential occupiers, both existing and in the future.
5. The Local Planning Authority would encourage the provision of CCTV and liaison with Kent Police as to how best to deploy such a system to help maximise site security.
6. The Project Office (Drainage) request that consideration be given to provision of grey water storage at a high level within the building to obviate the need for electrical pumping from low level storage chambers.
7. “The applicant should note the findings of the current Protected Species report for the reserved matters application site. In respect of Great Crested Newts, under the terms of existing licences the site has already been cleared and exclusion fencing has been installed. Should any Great Crested Newts be found on this site at construction stage then fresh EPS licences may need to be obtained for their removal and the retention of exclusion fencing beyond the existing approval until 28/02/2010. It is possible than some reptiles may have evaded capture efforts to date and that if left for a sufficient period of time reproduction and repopulation of the site could take place: therefore interim site management will be likely to be necessary in order to avoid such circumstances arising. Should any evidence come to light of badger setts then appropriate licences to disturb or close a sett will be required to be obtained from Natural England. Removal of vegetation is recommended to take place outside the bird-nesting season of March to August: any suitable nesting habitat intended to be removed within the bird nesting season will need to be resurveyed prior to any planned removal. Any nests being found as part of this process will need to be left with the area of surrounding habitat until the young have fledged. ______
Application Number 09/00173/AS
Location Eastwell Park, Sandyhurst Lane, Boughton Aluph, Kent
Grid Reference 01366 / 46088
Parish Councils Challock & Boughton Aluph
Wards Downs West and Boughton Aluph & Eastwell
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Application Erection of 510 metres of infill mesh stock proof wire Description boundary fencing 1500mm high (part retrospective)
Applicant Mr Martin Goodman
Agent Mr Richard Daniels, Richard Daniels Associates
Site Area 0.1 Hectares
(a) 10/1 (r) (b) BAEPC: - (c) KHS: - CPC: R
In accordance with Procedure Rule 9.3 Mr Goodman, the Applicant, spoke in support of the application. He advised Members that he was trying to protect the wall as sections were being repeatedly stolen. He was passionate about wanting to save and protect the wall. The fence would also make the road safer as the deer would not be able to cross the fence onto the road.
The Ward Member for Boughton Aluph & Eastwell attended and spoke on the application.
Resolved:
That for the following reasons the Planning Committee permit this application:
1. Whilst the proposed fencing detracts from the character of the area a temporary permission will allow the land owner to make arrangements for the repair and rebuilding of the listed boundary wall whilst at the same time providing a secure stock proof boundary to Eastwell Park.
Permit
Subject to the following conditions:
1. The fence hereby permitted shall be removed on or before 20 May 2012, unless the Local Planning Authority has in the meantime granted planning permission for a further period.
Reason: Permission is only granted to provide a temporary solution to the need to enclose Eastwell Park whilst the listed wall along the boundary is rebuilt Note to Applicant 1. None ______
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Application Number 09/00240/AS
Location St Michaels Place, Grange Road, Tenterden, Kent TN30 6EE
Grid Reference 882/351
Parish Council Tenterden
Ward St Michaels
Application Proposed new dwelling Description
Applicant Mr J Sassone, St Michaels Place, Grange Road, Tenterden TN20 6EE
Agent Mr Eldon Hinchcliffe, Affinis Design, Ewell Barn, Graveney Road, Faversham, Kent
Site Area 0.01 Hectares
(a) 4/1R (b) S (c) KHS -
In accordance with Procedure Rule 9.3 Mr Liddiard, a neighbour spoke in objection to the application. He advised Members that he felt that the Officers’ view, that the site did not flood, was incorrect. The area may not be on a designated flood plain but the site did flood during heavy rain, he had observed that the applicant had had to install a pump to drain the water away. Should the development be permitted then that would exacerbate the existing problem. The site area as stated within the report was not 0.55ha but 0.009ha which he considered to be small. He advised that the Applicant stated it made economical sense to build two houses instead of one. He felt that paragraph 15 of the Officers report was relevant and should be given due consideration.
In accordance with Procedure Rule 9.3 Mr Sassone, the Applicant, spoke in support of the application. He advised that the previous application had been withdrawn due to time limitations. The previous Officer had agreed that should the proposed dwelling be moved to the south there would be no issue with the proposal. The present Officer however had different views and referred to the loss of open space. He felt that the site was suitable as it did not open onto open countryside and was surrounded by trees, which would make the development barely visible from the road.
The Ward Member attended and spoke in support of the application. 31 P20052009 ______
Resolved:
Deferred for a Members site visit to be held on 17 June 2009 ______
Application Number 09/00249/AS
Location Finlandia, Monks Hill, Smarden, Ashford, TN27 8QJ
Grid Reference 86516/41006
Parish Council Biddenden
Ward Biddenden
Application Erection of a replacement dwelling Description
Applicant Mr and Mrs Wilding, Finlandia, Monks Hill, Smarden, Ashford, TN27 8QJ
Agent Mr J Collins , DHA Planning, Eclipse House, Eclipse Park, Sittingbourne Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3EN
Site Area 0.2 Hectares
(a) 3/- (b) S (c) KHS – X
The Development Control Manager drew Members’ attention to the Update Report. The applicant’s agent had submitted a statement and a revised silhouette drawing of the elevations which he felt to be more accurate than the one included in the Report. These were attached as an annex to the Update Report.
Resolved:
Refuse
On the following grounds:
1. The proposed development would be contrary to policies CC1 and C4 of the South East Plan May 2009, policies SP1, SS8, QL1, QL8, EN1, EN5 and HP5 of the Kent & Medway Structure Plan 2006, policies EN27, HG7 and HG8 of the adopted Ashford Borough Local Plan 2000, policies CS1 and CS9 of the Local Development Framework Core Strategy 2008 and to Government advice contained in PPS1, PPS7 and PPG15 as well as the Biddenden 32 P20052009 ______
Village Design Statement adopted 2003 and therefore constitutes development contrary to interests of acknowledged planning importance for the following reasons: a. Because of mass, bulk, scale, height, design and detailing the proposal would represent a significantly more visually intrusive dwelling in the landscape compared to the existing ‘chalet style’ bungalow which would materially alter and harm the character and appearance of this rural area, locally designated as a Special Landscape Area. b. As a result of (1) above the proposed development would neither preserve nor enhance the character of the setting of the adjacent grade II listed building.
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Application Number 09/00302/AS
Location Norman House, Beaver Industrial Estate, Beaver Road, Ashford, Kent
Grid Reference 00650/41285
Parish Council
Ward Norman
Application Change of use of ground floor to mixed use of offices and Description training rooms.
Applicant Mr Derek Wells, Carers Support Limited
Agent
Site Area 0.27 Hectares
(a) 15/- (b) - (c) KHS: X
Resolved:
That for the following reasons the Planning Committee permit this application:
1. The development would respect the context of the site and would not be harmful to the street scene
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2. The development would not be harmful to the residential amenities of nearby dwellings
3. The development does not result in harm to highway safety
4. The proposal will provide an important community facility
Permit
Subject to the following conditions:
1. The work to which this consent relates shall be begun before the expiration of 3 years from the date of this decision.
Reason: To comply with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.
2. The approved motor vehicle parking facilities shall be provided before the development to which they relate is brought into use and they shall thereafter be retained available for ancillary parking of motor vehicles and access to the facilities shall not be precluded.
Reason: To ensure the provision and retention of adequate off- street parking facilities in the interests of highway safety
3. The floorspace forming the application site shall not be occupied or the approved use commenced until space has been laid out within the site for 4 bicycles to be parked. These spaces shall then be retained ancillary to the use approved.
Reason: To ensure the provision and retention of adequate off-street parking facilities for 4 bicycles in the interests of highway safety.
Note to Applicant
1. This planning permission does not grant consent for any external signage on the application property for which advertisement consent would be needed or any external alterations ______
Application Number 09/00354/AS
Location Land Parcel 6A, Land at Eureka Business Park, Trinity Road, Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent
Grid Reference 00742/45383 34 P20052009 ______
Parish Council Boughton Aluph and Eastwell
Ward Boughton Aluph and Eastwell
Application Erection of new commercial development comprising of 1 Description x 3 storey and 2 x 1 storey buildings with integrated landscaping and formation of new access and parking (Alternative reserved matters application – removal of Condition 05 of reserved matters approval 08/01401/AS)
Applicant The ACT Foundation, C/O Dalton Warner Davis, 21 Garlick Hill, London EC4V 2AU
Agent Miss E Mann, Dalton Warner Davis LLP, 21 Garlick Hill, London EC4V 2AU
Site Area 0.78 Hectares
(a) 63/3R (b) - (c) HA X, EHM X, KHS X
The Strategic Sites and Design Manager drew Members attention to the Update Report. There were several points to take note of, including: • An amendment to the description of the development to read as follows: Erection of new commercial development comprising of 1 x 3 storey and 2 x 1 storey buildings with integrated landscaping and formation of new access and parking (Alternative reserved matters application – removal of Condition 05 of reserved matters approval 08/01401/AS) • A further letter from the applicant’s agent was annexed to the Update Report • The addition of a further condition, no. 6.
In accordance with Procedure Rule 9.3 Mr Ley, a neighbour, spoke in objection to the application. He advised Members that originally the applicant had sought permission for B2 uses but this had been amended to B1 uses. The buildings were 15m away from the nearest dwelling and a noise condition had been applied which restricted noise levels. The request to remove the condition suggested that there would be a need to exceed the prescribed noise levels.
In accordance with Procedure Rule 9.3 Mr Gethin, on behalf of the applicant, spoke in support of the application. He advised Members that he was a Director of Quadrant Estates who had agreed to take forward the site with the ACT Foundation and Basepoint. Basepoint operated numerous sites and due to the short term lease that was offered were able to change tenants quickly should the need arise. The
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The Ward Member attended and spoke in support of the application.
Resolved:
A) That for the following reasons the Planning Committee approve the details subject to any conditions identified in (B) below:
1. The development would respect the context of the site and would not be harmful to the street scene.
2. The development would not be harmful to the residential amenities of nearby dwellings.
3. The site is within the limits to built development where there is no objection to the principle of the proposed development.
4. The site is within a designated employment area where there is no objection to the principle of the proposed development. The use falls within the scope of provision of B1(c) floorspace at the Upper Terrace as a matter of principle.
5. The scale, location and design of the development would respect the context of the site and preserve the visual amenities of the locality.
6. The traffic movements generated by the development could be accommodated without detriment to highway safety of non-trunk roads.
7. Car parking provision is in accordance with the terms of the outline planning permission. Public transport improvements are operational in Spring 2009. Travel Plans will enable the demand for on-plot parking to be managed and moderated and resolve issues of overspill car parking.
8. Save for the issue of the height of Building A, shown on the site layout plan, the proposal accords with the provisions of the adopted development Brief and the development plan. The landscape impact of Building A as a higher building than envisaged in the adopted Brief for this part of the site has been considered. The height difference with the adjacent buildings subject of reserved matters approval 08/01400/AS on immediately adjoining land is not considered excessive so as to give rise to visually objectionable development. The height of Building A would not have any adverse impact upon the amenities of local residents due to the location of the building on the plot. Building A is therefore considered acceptable in planning terms and as a minor departure to the adopted Brief.
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B) Approve details subject to the following conditions:
1. Prior to commencement of development, a biodiversity enhancement strategy shall have been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority in writing. The approved strategy shall be implemented within the first available planting season following first occupation and thereafter retained in perpetuity unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
Reason: In the interests of enhancing biodiversity.
2. The development hereby approved shall only be constructed between 0700 to 1800 Mondays to Fridays and between 0800 to 1300 on Saturdays with no construction activities on Sundays or Bank Holidays or Public Holidays.
Reason: In the interests of residential amenity.
3. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (As Amended) or any subsequent Order revoking, modifying or re-enacting that Order, no windows or doors shall be inserted in the north-east elevation of Building C without the prior approval of the Local Planning Authority in writing.
Reason: In the interests of residential amenity.
4. No parking restrictions shall be imposed by the applicant (or any other party) on the new section of Upper Pemberton Road to be constructed pursuant to this approval without the prior consent of the Local Planning Authority in writing until such time as the road is adopted by Kent County Council.
Reason: In order to give flexibility in parking arrangements for the development should this prove necessary given the existing problems of overspill car parking at Goat Lees
5. Prior to the installation of any plant and machinery to be installed externally, including any air source heat pumps, full details of such plant and machinery together with proposals for the mitigation of noise from them shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and thereafter implemented and maintained in accordance with the approved performance criteria.
Reason: In the interests of residential amenity.
6. Prior to the commencement of development, notification shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority in writing as to whether the developer is implementing this approval (09/00354/AS) or the previous reserved matters approval (08/01401/AS).
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Reason: In the interests of clarity and to ensure that the Local Planning Authority can effectively monitor the conditions attached to the implemented approval.
Notes to Applicant
1. This approval discharges condition 01 attached to outline planning permission reference 04/00044/AS insofar as details of the proposed development for the land parcel concerned are required to be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. Any variation to the approved details will, however, need to be submitted for further approval before the relevant work is carried out.
2. The applicant is reminded of the outstanding requirement for details to be submitted and approved under the conditions of outline planning permission 04/00044/AS as well as the continuing obligations imposed by some conditions as the development progresses and is completed.
3. The approach to disposal of surface water identified in this application related to Land Parcel 6 is approved pursuant to Condition 20 of outline planning permission 04/00044/AS. It should not be construed that the approach relating to other land parcels so detailed in the application documentation will be acceptable to the Local Planning Authority. The applicant is reminded of Condition 20 (paragraph 4 in particular) of outline planning permission 04/00044/AS.
4. The Basepoint Business Centre Ashford Environment Impact Considered Travel Plan submitted with the application cannot be approved at present. The Local Planning Authority will revert to the applicant in due course with a decision on the submission and/or identify any changes that will be required to enable approval.
5. Occupiers of any of the buildings hereby approved will need to note and understand the requirements of (i) Condition 15 of outline planning permission 04/00044/AS that requires the submission to and approval by the Local Planning Authority of a Travel Plan prior to occupation and (ii) Condition 5 of the said outline planning permission that limits on-plot parking provision. Pedestrian and cyclist connectivity has been enhanced by the developers. A new bus service commenced in Spring 2009 linking the Upper Terrace with Ashford Town Centre and Ashford International railway station has also been provided through developer funding. Occupiers will need to consider how these improvements can moderate the demand for on-plot parking.
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lighting illumination during the night-time with reasonable hours of illumination and extinguishment to be agreed as part of the submission process.
7. The biodiversity enhancement strategy required to be submitted pursuant to condition 1 of this permission above should consider the provision of nesting bricks and a trellis type system on the rear walls of Buildings B and C with planting of appropriate species climbers. The applicant is invited to discuss the content of the strategy in advance of submission with officers. ______
Application Number 09/00360/AS
Location Swan Community Centre, Cudworth Road, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0BD
Grid Reference 01938/41268
Parish Council Willesborough
Ward South Willesborough (Ashford)
Application Proposed new sports, children’s and youth centre with Description adjoining multi use games area
Applicant Mr. Thomas, Ashford Borough Council Project Office, Civic Centre, Tannery Lane, Ashford, TN23 1PL
Agent None
Site Area 0.3 Hectares
(a) 54/- (b) - (c) KHS -; PO(Drainage) X; NE X; EHM(EP) X; Sport England X
The Development Control Manager drew Members’ attention to the Update Report. There were several points to take note of: • Environment Agency comment : a) Works within 8 metres of the top of the bank of Aylesford Stream require their prior consent b) The ecological advice in the application should be followed. • Kent Highway Services raise no objection; confirm the car park provides adequate capacity and seek a condition to provide cycle parking. Condition 10 as recommended deals with this request.
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The Ward Member spoke in support of the application and then withdrew from the discussion and the vote.
The adjacent Ward Member withdrew from the discussion and the vote.
Resolved:
That for the following reasons the Planning Committee permit this application:
1. The development would respect the context of the site and would not be harmful to the street scene.
2. The development would not be harmful to the residential amenities of nearby dwellings.
3. The site is within the limits to built development where there is no objection to the principle of the proposed development.
4. The scale, location and design of the development would respect the context of the site and preserve the visual amenities of the locality.
5. The traffic movements generated by the development could be accommodated without detriment to highway safety.
6. The development makes provision for access by a range of transport modes.
7. The development makes adequate provision for the parking of vehicles within the application site.
8. Any potentially significant impacts relating to ecology and contamination can be satisfactorily mitigated by conditions. The proposal would not cause harm to the SNCI.
9. The proposal would not result in any unacceptable flood risk
10. The proposed development would protect the appearance of, and improve the functioning of, the adjacent public open space and green corridor.
11. The proposal would not result in an unacceptable loss of playing fields but would provide enhanced playing facilities.
12. The proposal would enhance the provision of community facilities in this locality for which a need has been identified.
Permit
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1. The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of 3 years from the date of this decision.
Reason: To comply with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.
2. Written details and samples of bricks, tiles and cladding materials to be used externally shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority in writing before the development is commenced and the development shall be carried out using the approved external materials.
Reason: In the interests of visual amenity.
3. The buildings hereby permitted shall be finished in a colour, details of which shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority in writing before any works are commenced. The approved colour scheme shall be fully implemented before the development is occupied and thereafter maintained.
Reason: In the interests of visual amenity.
4. The approved motor vehicle parking facilities shall be provided before the development to which they relate is brought into use and they shall thereafter be retained available for ancillary parking of motor vehicles and access to the facilities shall not be precluded.
Reason: To ensure the provision and retention of adequate off-street parking facilities for vehicles in the interests of highway safety.
5. Prior to the works commencing on site details of parking for site personnel shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority and thereafter shall be provided and retained throughout the construction of the development. The approved parking shall be provided prior to the commencement of the development.
Reason: To ensure provision of adequate off-street parking for vehicles in the interests of highway safety and to protect the amenities of local residents.
6. Details of wheel washing facilities on the application site shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority and shall be provided prior to works commencing on site and thereafter shall be maintained in an effective working condition.
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7. Details of any bollard lighting for the pathways shown on the approved drawings shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to their installation on site. The bollard lighting shall then be installed in strict accordance with the approved details and thereafter maintained. No other external lighting shall be installed without the prior written approval of the Local Planning Authority.
Reason: In the interests of visual and residential amenity.
8. The development hereby permitted shall not be begun until a scheme to deal with contamination of land and/or groundwater has been submitted and approved by the Local Planning Authority and until the measures approved in that scheme have been implemented. The investigation report shall be conducted and presented in accordance with the guidance in CLR11 "Model Procedures for the Management of contaminated land“ published by the Environment Agency. The scheme shall include all of the following measures unless the Local Planning Authority dispenses with any such requirement specifically and in writing: 1. A desk-top study carried out by a competent person to identify and evaluate all potential sources and impacts of land and/or groundwater contamination relevant to the site. The requirements of the Local Planning Authority shall be fully established before the desk-top study is commenced and it shall conform to any such requirement. Two full copies of the desk-top study and a non-technical summary shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority without delay upon completion. 2. A site investigation shall be carried out by a competent person to fully and effectively characterize the nature and extent of any land and/or groundwater contamination, and its implications. The site investigation shall not be commenced until: (i) A desk-top study has been completed, satisfying the requirements of paragraph (1) above. (ii) The requirements of the Local Planning Authority for site investigations have been fully established, and (iii) The extent and methodology have been agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. Two full copies of a report on the completed site investigation shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority without delay upon completion. 3. A written method statement for the remediation of land and/or groundwater contamination affecting the site shall be agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority prior to commencement, and all requirements shall be implemented and completed to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority by a competent person. No deviation
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shall be made from this scheme without the express written agreement of the Local Planning Authority. Two full copies of a full completion report confirming the objectives, methods, results and conclusions of all remediation works shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority.
Reason: To control pollution of land or water in the interests of the environment and public safety.
Note: For further information and technical guidance regarding the requirements of this condition applicants should contact the Borough Council’s Environmental Protection Team (01233 330227).
9. Prior to the commencement of development a detailed mitigation strategy to encompass the recommendations set out in the Ecological Scoping Report dated February 2009 shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved measures shall be implemented prior to the commencement of construction and then kept in place and adhered to until the completion of the development.
Reason: In order to protect protected species that may be present at the site adjacent to where the works are proposed.
10. Prior to the first use of the building and MUGA hereby permitted the bicycle parking rack as shown on drawing PO/026/LO/22 shall be provided and kept available in situ for such use at all times in perpetuity.
Reason: In order to encourage more sustainable modes of transport in accordance with PPS1 ______
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