Agenda item

21/00861/FUL – Conversion, alteration and extension of outbuilding to form 1 no. 3 bed dwelling (amended plans received 5 October 2021).

(In reaching its decision, the Committee took into consideration the Planning Officer’s report (previously circulated), five letters of objection received, a representation received from a neighbouring resident, a further objection received following the submission of amended plans, a further objection received subsequent to the publication of the original report, a statement from one of the Ward Councillors which was read to the Committee by the Chair, and the views of two objectors, whom the Committee heard).

RESOLVED – That Planning Permission be granted subject to the following conditions:

1. A3 – Implementation Limit (Three Years)

2. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans, as detailed below:

a.      Drawing Number PR301A – Proposed Site Plan

b.      Drawing Number PR302 – Proposed Plans and Elevation

REASON – To ensure the development is carried out in accordance with the planning permission.

3. Prior the commencement of the development, precise details of a scheme to provide net gains for biodiversity shall be submitted to and approved, in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall not be carried out otherwise than in complete accordance with the approved details

REASON - To enhance biodiversity within the site and the local area in accordance with National Planning Policy Framework 2021

4. Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, details shall be submitted of a scheme to protect the existing trees shown on the submitted plans to be retained.  The submitted details shall comprise generally the specification laid down within BS 5837 (2012) and shall include fencing of at least 2m high, consisting of a scaffolding frame braced to resist impacts, supported by a weldmesh wired to the uprights and horizontals to dissuade encroachment.  The agreed scheme of protection shall be in place before the commencement of any work, including demolition operations. The Local Planning Authority shall be given notice of the completion of the protection works prior to the commencement of any work to allow an inspection of the measurements to ensure compliance with the approved scheme of protection.  Notwithstanding the above approved specification, none of the following activities shall take place within the segregated protection zones in the area of the trees:

(a)                The raising or lowering of levels in relation to the existing ground levels;

(b)               Cutting of roots, digging of trenches or removal of soil;

(c)                Erection of temporary buildings, roads or carrying out of any engineering operations;

(d)               Lighting of fires;

(e)               Driving of vehicles or storage of materials and equipment.

REASON - To ensure that a maximum level of protection in order to safeguard the wellbeing of the trees on the site and in the interests of the visual amenities of the area.

5. Prior to the first occupation of the building, precise details of a secure cycle storage area shall be submitted to and approved, in writing, by the Local Planning Authority. The proposed development shall not be carried out otherwise than in complete accordance with the agreed details, which shall be in place prior to the occupation of the building and retained thereafter.

REASON - To encourage sustainable modes of transport

6. Prior to the first occupation of the building, precise details of all means of enclosure for the site, including repair works to the existing boundary wall with No 494 Coniscliffe Road, shall be submitted to and approved, in writing, by the Local Planning Authority. The proposed development shall not be carried out otherwise than in complete accordance with the agreed details, which shall be in place prior to the occupation of the building and retained thereafter.

REASON - In the interests of residential amenity and the visual appearance of the development.

7. The development shall not be carried out otherwise than in complete accordance with the mitigation measures and method statement included with the document entitled “Bat Surveys and Risk Assessment for the Outbuilding at 496 Coniscliffe Road, Darlington” dated June 2021 and produced by Veronica Howard unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

REASON - In the interests of biodiversity and the protected species and their habitats

8. The materials, including windows, used in the external surfaces of the extension hereby permitted shall match those used on the existing building.

REASON - In the interests of maintaining the visual amenity of the development.

9. No construction or demolition activities, including the use of plant and machinery, as well as deliveries to and from the site, shall take place outside the hours of 08.00-18.00 Monday to Friday, 08.00-14.00 Saturday with no activities on Sunday or Bank/Public Holidays without the prior written permission of the Local Planning Authority

REASON - In the interests of residential amenity

10. The bathroom windows shown on Drawing Number Drawing Number PR302 shall be obscure glazed and shall not be repaired or replaced other than with obscured glazing.
    
    

REASON - To prevent overlooking of the nearby properties.