Agenda item

Demolition of existing garages, and construction of six new dwellings one 1 bedroomed and five 2 bedroomed houses; including associated parking, access, & landscaping. Amended plans submitted to provide improved access to proposed garages by moving the proposed development 1.4m further into the site – DEVONSHIRE.

Mr Stidder, on behalf of the residents of Brede Close, addressed the committee in objection stating that the development would result in a loss of daylight and privacy and would increase congestion and flooding.

Councillor Wallis, Ward Councillor, addressed the committee in objection stating that he was concerned about the loss of parking for local residents, the height of the proposed development, the potential risk of flooding, the loss of light and privacy and the narrow access road to the site. 

The committee was advised, by way of addendum report, that two additional objections had been received as follows;

§  Damage to wall around garage forecourt shows the access is narrow and results in difficulty with access. Concern that more buildings will generate more traffic, more parking issues and make the close more inaccessible

§  Flooding will be aggravated by additional further development

§  Loss of parking spaces for existing residents

§  Impact of already high houses and flats on site adjacent, danger of Brede Close being surrounded by high rise and high density developments

§  During winter when the sun is low the residents will not benefit from it

§  Impact from events in Princes Park on traffic and parking

§  Impacts on flooding

§  Impact on wildlife

§  Eastbourne Core Strategy pledges to increase access to open space and resist the loss of amenity space. This proposal rejects this.

The committee was further advised, by way of addendum report that Councillor Wallis had written in objection covering the following:

§  The design is not in keeping with the neighbourhood

§  The height of the proposed buildings would be intrusive and impact on existing residents privacy

§  The area is already heavily developed

§  The area suffers from excessive on street parking

§  The cul-de-sac is narrow and access is already difficult for emergency or delivery vehicles.

NB: Councillor Taylor withdrew from the room whilst this item was considered.

Resolved: (By 4 votes to 2) That permission be granted subject to the following conditions:

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

2.  The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved drawings;

17-076 0007 P04

17-076 0008 P03

17-076 0009 P04

17-076 0010 P03

17-076 0011 P03

3.  The external finishes of the development hereby permitted shall be as stated on the approved drawings, unless agreed otherwise by the Local Planning Authority.

4.  Prior to the completion or first occupation of the development hereby approved, whichever is the sooner; details of treatment of all parts of the site not covered by buildings shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The site shall be landscaped strictly in accordance with the approved details in the first planting season after completion or first occupation of the development, whichever is the sooner.  Details shall include:

·         a scaled plan showing vegetation to be retained and trees and plants to be planted

·         proposed hardstanding and boundary treatment

·         a schedule detailing sizes and numbers of all proposed trees/plants

·         sufficient specification to ensure successful establishment and survival of new planting

·         Any new tree(s) that die(s) are/is removed, become(s) severely damaged or diseased shall be replaced and any new planting (other than trees) which die, is removed, becomes severely damaged or diseased within five years of planting shall be replaced. Replacement planting shall be in accordance with the approve details unless agreed otherwise with the Local Planning Authority.

5.  The development permitted by this planning permission shall only be carried out in accordance with the approved Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) (April 2018) and the following mitigation measures detailed within the FRA:

The measures as stated in paragraph 7.1.2 shall be implemented:

·         Ground floor is to be used for garages, storage and access only, with living accommodation restricted to the first floor and above

·         Ground floor levels are set as high as is practicable, and no lower than 3.5mAOD

·         First floor levels are set no lower than 6.2mAOD

·         All Flood Resistant and Resilient construction measures proposed within paragraph 7.1.4 of the FRA are implemented

·         The mitigation measures shall be fully implemented prior to occupation and subsequently in accordance with the timing / phasing arrangements embodied within the scheme, or within any other period as may subsequently be agreed, in writing, by the local planning authority.

6. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (or any order revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification), no enlargement or extension, window, dormer window, roof light or door other than those expressly authorised by this permission shall be constructed without planning permission obtained from the Local Planning Authority to the dwellings hereby approved.

7.  Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (or any order revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification), no outbuildings, raised platforms or hard surfacing shall be erected within the curtilage of dwelling houses hereby approved other than that expressly authorised by this permission shall be carried out without planning permission obtained from the Local Planning Authority.

8.  Notwithstanding the approved drawing, prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved details of the enclosure to the proposed bin storage shall be provided and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, the development shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with the approved drawings prior to the first occupation of the development.

9.  That no demolition, site clearance or building operations shall take place except between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Mondays to Fridays and 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays and that no works in connection with the development shall take place unless previously been agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

10.  No development shall commence until the vehicular access serving the development has been constructed in accordance with the approved drawing 17-076 0007 P04 Proposed Site Plan S03 Brede Close.

11.  The access shall have maximum gradients of 4% (1 in 25) from the channel line, or for the whole width of the footway/verge whichever is the greater and 11% (1 in 9) thereafter.

12.  No part of the development shall be occupied until the car parking has been constructed and provided in accordance with the approved plans. The area[s] shall thereafter be retained for that use and shall not be used other than for the parking of motor vehicles.

13.  No part of the development shall be occupied until cycle parking spaces have been provided in accordance with the approved details. The area[s] shall thereafter be retained for that use and shall not be used other than for the parking of cycles.

14.  No development shall take place, including any ground works or works of demolition, until a Construction Management Plan has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  Thereafter the approved Plan shall be implemented and adhered to in full throughout the entire construction period.  The Plan shall provide details as appropriate but not be restricted to the following matters,

·         the anticipated number, frequency and types of vehicles used during construction

·         the method of access and egress and routeing of vehicles during construction

·         the parking of vehicles by site operatives and visitors

·         the loading and unloading of plant, materials and waste

·         the storage of plant and materials used in construction of the development,

·         the erection and maintenance of security hoarding

·         the provision and utilisation of wheel washing facilities and other works required to mitigate the impact of construction upon the public highway (including the provision of temporary Traffic Regulation Orders)

·         details of public engagement both prior to and during construction works.

15.  No development shall commence until details of the relocation or removal of the telegraph pole(s) on the site, with the necessary agreement from the provider/owner has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, the telegraph pole(s) shall thereafter be removed or relocated prior to the commencement of development in accordance with the details approved.

Informative

Advice to applicant:  As the development is within Flood Zone 3, we strongly advise that the occupants of the properties sign up to our Flood Warning Service. More details can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/sign-up-for-flood-warnings.