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Application Number:

07/P/01772

Application Type:

Full Application

Date Received:

16/08/2007

Registration Date:

16/08/2007

Press Date:

No date

Comments welcome by:

21/09/2007

Target Date for Decision:

11/10/2007

Location:

The Meeting Hall, Shepherds Lane, Guildford

Ward:

Westborough

Parish:

Westborough

Class:

Minor Dwellings

Proposal:

Erection of two pairs of semi-detached three bed houses and three 3 bed terrace houses with associated parking and detached bin store following demolition of existing meeting hall.

Case Officer:

Emma Schofield

Case Officer Tel:

01483 444641

Status:

Decided

Agent:

AKH Associates

129B Stafford Road

Wallington

Surrey

SM6 9BN

Applicant:

Antler Homes Southern Ltd

Unit 64 Barwell Business Park

Leatherhead Road

Chessington

Surrey

KT9 2NY

Neighbours

Received: 16

and Representatives:

In Favour: 0

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Against: 16

Committee Meeting Date:

09/10/2007

Planning Committee Agenda/Minutes

Decision Level:

Planning Commitee

Decision Date:

12/10/2007

Decision:

Approve

Conditions or Reasons:

The development hereby approved has been assessed against <TxtPolicies> and material considerations, including third party representations. It has been concluded that the development, subject to the conditions imposed, would accord with the development plan and there are no other material considerations to justify a refusal of permission.

1) The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

Reason: To comply with Section 91(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 (1) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004

2) Before the building operations hereby permitted are commenced, samples and details of the proposed external materials shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and no external materials shall be used other than those approved.

Reason: To ensure that the external appearance of the building is satisfactory. In accordance with the following policy number(s), G5(7) of the Guildford Borough Local Plan 2003 (as saved by CLG Direction on 24/09/07).

3) Immediately following the implementation of this consent, notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (or any order revoking and re-enacting that order with or without modification) no buildings, extensions or alterations permitted by Classes A, B, C, D and E of Part 1 of the Second Schedule of the 1995 Order shall be carried out.

Reason: To safeguard the character of the premises and the residential and
visual amenities of adjoining properties. In accordance with the following policy
number(s), G1(3) of the Guildford Borough Local Plan 2003 (as saved by CLG Direction on 24/09/07).

4) The development shall not commence until details of all boundary treatment has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved scheme shall be implemented prior to the first occupation of the development or phased as agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved scheme shall be maintained in perpetuity.

Reason: To safeguard the visual amenities of neighbouring properties and the locality. In accordance with the following policy number(s), G1(3) of the Guildford Borough Local Plan 2003 (as saved by CLG Direction on 24/09/07).

5) No development shall take place until there has been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority a scheme of landscaping. The approved landscaping scheme (with the exception of planting, seeding and turfing) shall be implemented prior to the occupation of any of the building(s) hereby approved and retained.

Reason: In the interests of visual amenity. In accordance with the following policy number(s), G5(9) of the Guildford Borough Local Plan 2003 (as saved by CLG Direction on 24/09/07).

6) All planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the approved details of landscaping shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons following the occupation of the buildings or the completion of the development, whichever is the sooner; and any trees or plants which within a period of 5 years from the completion of the landscaping die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species.

Reason: In the interests of visual amenity. In accordance with the following policy number(s), G5(9) of the Guildford Borough Local Plan 2003 (as saved by CLG Direction on 24/09/07).

7) Prior to the commencement of any development, details of predicted energy use of the development and the generation of on-site renewable energy shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. These details will demonstrate how energy efficiency is being addressed, including benchmark data, and show the on-site measure(s) to be taken to produce a minimum of 10% of the total energy requirements of the new development by means of renewable energy sources. Such details as may be approved shall be implemented prior to the first occupation of the development and retained and maintained for the lifetime of the building.
Reason: To optimise renewable energy and its conservation. In accordance with the following policy number(s), SE2 of the Surrey Structure Plan 2004 and the Supplementary Planning Guidance 'Sustainable Development and Construction' 2005.

8) The dwellings approved pursuant to the terms of this planning permission shall not be occupied as dwellings until the Council has implemented the TBHSPA avoidance measures to be funded by the Suitable Alternative Natural Green Space contribution, the payment of which contribution has been secured by the section 106 agreement, which was a condition precedent to the grant of this planning permission.

Reason: Avoidance works associated with development need to be carried out prior to the occupation of the development so that measures can cater for increased number of residents in accordance with Circular 06/2005 "Biodiversity and Geological Conservation" and the Habitats Regulations 1994", Managing Natura 2000 sites and policy SE7 of the Surrey Structure Plan and policy NE1 of the Guildford Borough Local Plan 2003 (as saved by CLG Direction on 24/09/07).

9) Before the development is occupied the modified access to Shepherds Lane shall be constructed in accordance with a scheme to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Only the approved details shall be implemented.

Reason: In order that the development should not prejudice highway safety nor cause inconvenience to other highway users. In accordance with policies G1(2) of the Guildford Borough Local Plan 2003 (as saved by CLG Direction on 24/09/07) and policies DN2 and DN3 of the Surrey Structure Plan 2004.

10) No new development shall be occupied until space has been laid out within the site in
accordance with the approved plans for vechicles to be parking and for vehicles to
turn so that they may enter and leave the site in forward gear. The parking/turning
area shall be retained exclusively for its designated purpose.

Reason: In order that the development should not prejudice highway safety nor cause inconvenience to other highway users. In accordance with policies G1(1) and G1(2) of the Guildford Borough Local Plan 2003 (as saved by CLG Direction on 24/09/07) and DN2 and DN3 of the Surrey Structure Plan 2004.

11) No development shall start until a Method of Construction Statement, to include details of:
parking for vehicles of site personnel, operatives and visitors
loading and unloading of plant and materials
storage of plant and materials
has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Only the approved details shall be implemented during the construction period.

Reason: In order that the development should not prejudice highway safety nor cause inconvenience to other highway users. In accordance with policies G1(2) of the Guildford Borough Local Plan 2003 (as saved by CLG Direction on 24/09/07) and DN2 of the Surrey Structure Plan 2004.

12) Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning, (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (or any Order revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification) no additional windows or similar openings shall be constructed at first floor level or above in the east or west elevations except for any which may be shown on the approved drawing(s).

Reason: To safeguard the residential amenities of neighbouring properties. In accordance with the following policy number(s), G1(3) of the Guildford Borough Local Plan 2003 (as saved by CLG Direction on 24/09/07).

13) The first floor bathroom windows in the side elevations of the proposed houses (plot 1 and plot 7) shall not at any time be glazed other than with obscured glass.

Reason: To safeguard the residential amenities of neighbouring properties. In accordance with the following policy number(s), G1(3) of the Guildford Borough Local Plan 2003 (as saved by CLG Direction on 24/09/07).

14) Prior to the commencement of development, details showing the design and position of the storage facility for bins and recycling shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the local planning authority. The approved details shall be implemented prior to the first occupation of the dwelling, and shall be permanently retained.

Reason: In the interests of residential and visual amenity, and in order to encourage waste minimisation and recycling of domestic refuse, in the interests of sustainable development. In accordance with the following policy numbers: SE2 of the Surrey Structure Plan 2004 and the Supplementary Planning Guidance 'Sustainable Development and Construction' 2005.

15) Prior to the commencement of development details of the slab levels of the proposed buildings and existing and proposed ground levels shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The constructed development shall not vary from the approved levels.

Reason: In order to ensure a satisfactory form of development. In accordance with the following policy number(s), H4 of the Guildford Borough Local Plan 2003 (as saved by CLG Direction on 24/09/07).

16) The dwellings hereby approved shall be two storey in height only.

Reason: In order to ensure a satisfactory form of development. In accordance with the following policy number(s), H4 of the Guildford Borough Local Plan 2003 (as saved by CLG Direction on 24/09/07).

Policies:

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Informative notes:

1) This decision relates expressly to drawing(s) 20705/PL/07, 20705/PL/08 and additional information received on 16th August 2007, 20705/PL2/01 B, 20705/PL2/02 A, 20705/PL2/09, 20705/PL2/10, 070072/TK/01, 070072/TK/02, 070072/TK/03 received 26th September 2007, 20705/PL2/03 C, 20705/PL2/05 C, 20705/PL2/06 B received 3rd October 2007 and 20705/PL2/04 B received 9th October 2007.

2) Attention is drawn to the provisions of the Planning Obligation of even date pursuant to Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

3) Before the development commences details should be submitted to and approved by the Head of Policy and Design Services, Guildford Borough Council, showing the provision for the disposal of surface water emanating from this development. Provision for the disposal of surface water shall be made at the initial stage of development of the site and shall be completed and be operational prior to any impermeable drained area being created on the site. This is to ensure compliance with the Land Drainage Act 1991.

4) The applicant is advised to contact the Head of Environmental Policy and Design Services at Guildford Borough Council, at an early stage to discuss naming and numbering of the development.

5) Details of the highway requirements necessary for inclusion in any application seeking approval of reserved matters may be obtained from the Transportation Development Control Division of Surrey County Council.

6) The permission hereby granted shall not be construed as authority to carry out works on the highway. The applicant is advised that a licence must be obtained from the Highway Authority before any works are carried out on any footway, footpath, carriageway, verge or other land forming part of the highway.

7) The developer is reminded that it is an offence to allow materials to be carried from the site and deposited on or damage the highway from uncleaned wheels or badly loaded vehicles. The Highway Authority will seek, wherever possible, to recover any expenses incurred in clearing, cleaning or repairing highway surfaces and prosecutes persistent offenders. (Highways Act 1980 Sections 131, 148, 149).

8) The applicant is advised that as part of the detailed design of the highway works required by the above condition(s), the County Highway Authority may require necessary accommodation works to street lights, road signs, road markings, highway drainage, surface covers, street trees, highway verges, highway surfaces, surface edge restraints and any other street furniture/equipment.

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