Proposed detached four bedroom house and associated cart lodge.

The Committee was aware that Unilateral Undertakings had already been completed to secure a financial contribution towards RAMS of £122.30 for the one dwelling proposed and a payment towards the provision of new play equipment at the nearest play area at Bayard’s Recreation Ground, Regents Road, Brightlingsea.

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 (GN) in respect of the application.

An update sheet was circulated to the Committee prior to the meeting with details of:

(1)     a further letter of objection received together with an Officer response; and

(2)     an amendment to the Officer report.

John Pearce, an agent acting on behalf of a local resident, spoke against the application.

Mark Potter, acting on behalf of the applicant, spoke in support of the application.

Following discussion by the Committee, it was moved by Councillor Alexander, seconded by Councillor Bray and RESOLVED that the Head of Planning (or equivalent authorised officer) be authorised to grant planning permission for the development, subject to the following conditions and informatives –

Conditions and Reasons

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

Reason - To comply with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, as amended by the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

2     The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans, drawing numbers 01B, 03A, 04A and 05A.

Reason - For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

3     No development shall take place, including any ground works or demolition, until a Construction Method Statement has been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the local planning authority. The approved Statement shall be adhered to throughout the construction period. The Statement shall provide for:

     i.   the parking of vehicles of site operatives and visitors

     ii.  loading and unloading of plant and materials

     iii. storage of plant and materials used in constructing the development

     iv. wheel and underbody washing facilities

Reason: To ensure that on-street parking of these vehicles in the adjoining streets does not occur and to ensure that loose materials and spoil are not brought out onto the highway in the interests of highway safety.

4     Prior to the commencement of any above ground works, a scheme of hard and soft landscaping works for the site shall be submitted to and approved, in writing, by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme shall include any proposed changes in ground levels and also accurately identify spread, girth and species of all existing trees, shrubs and hedgerows on the site and indicate any to be retained, together with measures for their protection which shall comply with the recommendations set out in the British Standards Institute publication "BS  ...  view the full minutes text for item 10