Agenda item

Proposal: Proposed development of 8no new semi-detached residential

Dwellings

Location: 28 Stonebridge Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire NG31 9AR

Recommendation: To authorise the Assistant Director – Planning to GRANT planning permission

Proposal: Proposed development of 8no new semi-detached residential Dwellings

 

Location: 28 Stonebridge Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire NG31 9AR

 

Recommendation: To authorise the Assistant Director – Planning to GRANT planning permission

 

Cllr Harrison disclosed that he knew the Agent of the application and therefore left the Chamber for the remainder of agenda item six.

 

There were no public speakers for this application.

 

Together with –

 

-Provisions within the SKDC Local Plan 2011-2036

-Provisions within the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)

-Comments received from Lincolnshire County Council Highways

-Comments received from SKDC Environmental Health

-Comments received from SKDC Tree Officer

-Comments received from SKDC Conservation Officer

 

During questions to Officers and debate, Members commented on:

 

-The improved aesthetic to the site which the proposals would bring.

 

-The application would not require a BNG assessment given that the application was submitted before this became a statutory requirement.

 

-Concerns that the trees at the rear of the site would have on overshadowing and overgrowing the back gardens of some of the properties. It was noted by the Chairman that little could be done regarding this as the trees are bound to remain under the guise of the character of the area. Furthermore, the properties could not be moved forward because this would compromise the parking.

 

-The condition within the Supplementary papers to protect the roots of the trees. This caused concern to the extent to which the trees would continue to grow and exacerbate the overshadowing issue. The Assistant Director of Planning noted that the trees were mature and so further significant growth would be unlikely. Considering the roots, the Assistant Director also noted that ensuring that the foundations of the properties were structurally sound would be covered within the building regulations.

 

It was proposed, seconded and AGREED unanimously to authorise the Assistant Director – Planning to GRANT planning permission.

 

 

Time Limit for Commencement

 

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

Reason: In order that the development is commenced in a timely manner, as set out in Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).

 

Approved Plans

 

2)             The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following list of approved plans:

 

                      I.            Site Location Plan (received 09/07/24)

                    II.            Proposed Block Plan (received 09/07/24)

                  III.            Proposed New Dwellings - House Type A, drawing ref. 0832 (received 20/06/24)

                  IV.            Proposed New Dwellings – House Type B, drawing ref. 0832 (received 20/06/24)

                    V.           Proposed New Dwellings – House Type C, drawing ref. 0832 (received 20/06/24)

                  VI.            Proposed New Dwellings – House Type D, drawing ref. 0832 (received 20/06/24)

                VII.            Topographical Block Plan, drawing ref. 0832 Rev 1 (received 20/06/24)

              VIII.            Proposed Street Scene, drawing ref. 0832 Rev 3 (received 20/06/24)

 

Unless otherwise required by another condition of this permission.

Reason: To define the permission and for the avoidance of doubt.

 

Before the Development is Commenced

 

3)                No development shall be carried out (other than site preparation works) until a detailed surface water drainage scheme has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Such a scheme shall include the measures to be installed together with a timetable for implementation. The works shall thereafter be carried out fully in accordance with the approved strategy.

Reason: To prevent flooding and to comply with Policy EN5 of the South Kesteven Local Plan.

 

4)                No development, shall take place until a Construction Management Plan has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The Plan and Statement shall include measures to mitigate the adverse impacts during the construction stages of the permitted development and shall include:

a.          The phasing of the development, including access construction

b.          The on-site parking of all vehicles of site operatives and visitors

c.          The on-site loading and unloading of all plant and materials.

d.          The on-site storage of all plant and materials used in constructing the development.

e.          Dust suppression measures

f.            Wheel washing facilities

                   i.               A strategy stating how surface water runoff on and from the development will be managed during construction, and protection measures for any sustainable drainage features. This should include drawing(s) showing how the drainage systems (temporary or permanent) connect to an outfall (temporary or permanent) during all construction works.

The Construction Management Plan and Method Statement shall be strictly adhered to throughout the construction period.

Reason: In the interests of the residential amenity of the neighbouring properties in accordance with Policies EN4 and DE1 of the adopted South Kesteven Local Plan.

 

During Building Works

 

5)                Before any of the works on the external elevations for the building(s) hereby permitted are begun, samples of the materials (including colour of any render, paintwork or colourwash) to be used in the construction of the external surfaces shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory appearance to the development and in accordance with Policy DE1 of the adopted South Kesteven Local Plan.

 

6)                Before any construction work above ground is commenced, details of any soft landscaping works shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Details shall include:

 

                   i.    planting plans;

                 ii.    written specifications (including cultivation and other operations associated with plant and grass establishment);

                iii.       schedules of plants, noting species, plant sizes and proposed numbers/densities where appropriate.

 

Reason: Soft landscaping and tree planting make an important contribution to the development and its assimilation with its surroundings and in accordance with Policies DE1, EN3 and OS1 of the adopted South Kesteven Local Plan.

 

7)                Before any construction work above ground is commenced, the details of hard landscaping works shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Details shall include:

               i.    proposed finished levels and contours;

              ii.    means of enclosure;

            iii.    car parking layouts;

            iv.    other vehicle and pedestrian access and circulation areas;

             v.    hard surfacing materials;

            vi.    minor artefacts and structures (e.g. furniture, play equipment, refuse or other storage units, signs, lighting etc.);

           vii.    proposed and existing functional services above and below ground (e.g. drainage power, communications cables, pipelines etc. indicating lines, manholes, supports etc.);

         viii.    retained historic landscape features and proposals for restoration, where relevant.

Reason: Hard landscaping and tree planting make an important contribution to the development and its assimilation with its surroundings and in accordance with Policy DE1 of the adopted South Kesteven Local Plan.

 

8)                Should the developer during excavation and construction works of the said development site find any area of the site where it is suspected that the land is contaminated then all works must stop, and the local planning authority notified immediately. An investigation and risk assessment must be undertaken and where remediation is necessary a remediation scheme must be prepared in accordance with current good practice and legislation and submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority, and the approved remediation shall thereafter be implemented. Following completion of measures identified in the approved remediation scheme a verification report must be prepared, which is subject to the approval in writing of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: Previous activities associated with this site may have caused, or had the potential to cause, land contamination and to ensure that the proposed site investigations and remediation will not cause pollution in the interests of the amenities of the future residents and users of the development; and in accordance with Policies EN2 and EN4 of the adopted South Kesteven Local Plan and national guidance contained in the NPPF paragraphs 178 and 179.

 

9)                To minimise noise impacts on the existing residential dwellings, 'construction work' shall only be carried out between the hours of 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday to Friday and 9:00 am to 1:00 pm on a Saturday. Construction work shall not be carried out on Sundays or Public Holidays. The term 'construction work' shall include mobile and fixed plant/machinery, (e.g. generators) radios and the delivery of construction materials.

To minimise the impact of potential noise on the surrounding area, deliveries of construction materials shall only take place between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday and between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm on a Saturday. No deliveries shall take place on a Sunday or Public Holiday.

Reason: To prevent disturbance to the amenities of residents living in the locality and in accordance with Policies EN4 and DE1 of the adopted South Kesteven Local Plan.

 

Before the Development is Occupied

 

10)             Prior to first occupation of the development hereby permitted, details demonstrating how the proposed dwellings would comply with the requirements of Local Plan Policy SB1 must have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The scheme shall include details of how carbon dioxide emissions would be minimised through the design and construction of the buildings; details of water efficiency and the provision of electric car charging points. The approved sustainable building measures shall be completed in full, in accordance with the agreed scheme, prior to the first occupation of the dwellings hereby permitted.

Reason: This condition is necessary in order to ensure that the proposal complies with the Council policy on sustainable building.

 

11)             Before any part of the development hereby permitted is occupied/brought into use, the works to provide the boundary treatments shall have been completed in accordance with the approved boundary treatment scheme.

Reason: To provide a satisfactory appearance to any boundary treatments and by screening rear gardens from public view, in the interests of the privacy and amenity of the occupants of the proposed and neighbouring dwellings and in accordance with Policy DE1 of the adopted South Kesteven Local Plan.

 

12)             Before any part of the development hereby permitted is occupied/brought into use, a landscape management plan shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The plan shall include:

                             i.    long term design objectives,

                            ii.     management responsibilities and

                           iii.    maintenance schedules for all landscape areas, other than privately owned, domestic gardens.

Reason: Hard and soft landscaping and tree planting make an important contribution to the development and its assimilation with its surroundings and in accordance with Policies DE1, EN3 and OS1 of the adopted South Kesteven Local Plan.

 

13)             Before any part of the development hereby permitted is occupied/brought into use, the external elevations of the dwelling houses shall have been completed using only the materials stated on the approved plans unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory appearance to the development and in accordance with Policy DE1 of the adopted South Kesteven Local Plan.

 

Ongoing Conditions

 

14)                Before the end of the first planting/seeding season following the occupation/first use of any part of the development hereby permitted, all soft landscape works shall have been carried out in accordance with the approved soft landscaping details.

              Reason: Soft landscaping and tree planting make an important contribution to the development and its assimilation with its surroundings and in accordance with Policies DE1, EN3 and OS1 of the adopted South Kesteven Local Plan.

 

15)          Within a period of five years from the first occupation of the final dwelling/unit of the development hereby permitted, any trees or plants provided as part of the approved soft landscaping scheme, that die or become, in the opinion of the Local Planning Authority, seriously damaged or defective, shall be replaced in the first planting season following any such loss with a specimen of the same size and species as was approved in condition above unless otherwise agreed by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure the provision, establishment and maintenance of a reasonable standard of landscape in accordance with the approved designs and in accordance with Policies DE1, EN3 and OS1 of the adopted South Kesteven Local Plan.

 

16)             Notwithstanding the provisions of Schedule 2, Part 1, Class E of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (or any order revoking or re-enacting that Order with or without modification), no building, enclosure, swimming or other pool or container used for domestic heating purposes shall be constructed within the curtilage of the dwelling house without Planning Permission first having been granted by the Local Planning Authority.

            Reason: The Local Planning Authority considers that further development could cause detriment to the character of the area, and for this reason would wish to control any future development and in accordance with Policy DE1 of the adopted South Kesteven Local Plan.

 

17)             Notwithstanding the provisions of Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (or any order revoking or re-enacting that Order with or without modification), no enlargement, improvement or other alteration to the property other than those expressly authorised by this permission shall be carried out without Planning Permission first having been granted by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: The Local Planning Authority considers that further development could cause detriment to the character of the area, and for this reason would wish to control any future development and in accordance with Policy DE1 of the adopted South Kesteven Local Plan.