Issue - meetings

Erection of 21 bungalows and 48 supported living apartments, together with associated access, surface water drainage and other associated development.

It was reported that this application had been referred to the Planning Committee at the request of Councillor Whitmore, a local Ward Member.

The Committee had before it the published Officer report containing the key planning issues, relevant planning policies, planning history, any response from consultees, written representations received and a recommendation of approval.

At the meeting, an oral presentation was made by the Council’s Planning Manager (GG) in respect of the application.

Councillor Bray spoke against the application, on behalf of Councillor Whitmore, a local Ward Member.

Councillor Everett, a local Ward Member of the adjacent Rush Green Ward, spoke against the application.

Trevor Dodkins, the agent on behalf of the applicant, spoke in support of the application.

Following discussion by the Committee and advice provided by the Council’s Solicitor (Property, Planning and Governance), it was moved by Councillor Hones, seconded by Councillor Bennison and RESOLVED that the Head of Planning (or equivalent authorised officer) be authorised to grant planning permission for the development, subject to:

a)     Planning conditions in accordance with those set out in (i) below (but with such amendments and additions, if any, to the detailed wording thereof as the Head of Planning in her discretion considers appropriate).

(i)   Conditions:

1.   Standard 3 year time limit;

2.   Restriction on use of C2 element for the purpose of supported living apartments only;

3.   Highways conditions (as recommended by the Highway Authority);

4.   SUDS and draining (surface water and foul drainage) conditions;

5.   Hard and soft landscaping plan/implementation;

6.   Ecological mitigation – wildlife/tree protection measures;

7.   Construction methods plan;

8.   Details of lighting, materials and refuse storage/collection points;

9.   Archaeological investigation and report works;

10.Site lighting strategy;

11.Broadband;

12.Noise assessment including but not limited to an assessment of acoustic fencing being provided in the access from Jaywick Lane to the site;

13. Restricting the occupancy of some of the 21 bungalows until such time as the assisted living apartments are completed; and

14. Removal of Permitted Development Rights in respect of loft conversions and dormers.