Agenda item

APPLICATION NO.

24/01831/FULLS

APPLICATION TYPE

FULL APPLICATION - SOUTH

REGISTERED

07.08.2024

APPLICANT

Mr And Mrs Winner

SITE

24 Bossington Close, Rownhams, Southampton, SO16 8DW,  NURSLING AND ROWNHAMS

PROPOSAL

Single storey rear extension with flat roof and sky lantern

AMENDMENTS

None

CASE OFFICER

Mr Simon Branston-Jones

PERMISSION subject to:

1.

The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in complete accordance with the details shown on the submitted plans:

Site Location Plan

Block Plan - 02728 A

Proposed Floor Plans - 02725 B

Proposed Elevations - 02726 B

Tree Protection Plan - AS_1006_100

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

2.

The external materials to be used in the construction of external surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall be in complete accordance with the details specified on the submitted application form.

Reason:  To ensure a satisfactory visual relationship of the new development with the existing in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy E1.

3.

The development hereby approved shall be undertaken in full accordance with the provisions set out within the Arb-Solute Arboricultural Impact Appraisal and Method Statement reference AS_1006_300  dated September 2023. All service routes, drain runs, soakaways or excavations in connection with the development hereby permitted shall remain wholly outside the tree protective barrier.

Reason: To ensure the enhancement of the development by the retention of existing trees and natural features during the construction phase in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan policy E2.

4.

Development shall proceed in accordance with the measures and recommendations set out in the 24 Bossington Close, Rownhams SO16 8DW Preliminary Roost Appraisal (PRA) report Reference V1 18/09/2023, unless varied by a European Protected Species (EPS) license issued by Natural England. Thereafter, the mitigation and enhancement features shall be permanently maintained and retained in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: To ensure the favourable conservation status of the protected species and enhance biodiversity in accordance with Policy E5 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016).

Notes to applicant:

1.

In reaching this decision Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) has had regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and takes a positive and proactive approach to development proposals focused on solutions. TVBC work with applicants and their agents in a positive and proactive manner offering a pre-application advice service and updating applicants/agents of issues that may arise in dealing with the application and where possible suggesting solutions.

2.

Bats and their roosts receive strict legal protection under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) and the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017. All work must stop immediately if bats, or evidence of bat presence (e.g. droppings, bat carcasses or insect remains), are encountered at any point during the development. Should this occur, further advice should be sought from Natural England and/or a professional ecologist.