Agenda item

APPLICATION NO.

21/00462/FULLS

APPLICATION TYPE

FULL APPLICATION - SOUTH

REGISTERED

15.02.2021

APPLICANT

Mr and Mrs Hill

SITE

Marlbrook, Julian Close, Chilworth, SO16 7HR,  CHILWORTH

PROPOSAL

Proposed loft conversion, to accommodate 2 additional bedrooms

AMENDMENTS

CASE OFFICER

Mr Gregory Anderson

PERMISSION subject to:

1.

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

Reason:  To comply with the provision of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

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

20055/005P A

20055/003P C

20055/004P D

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

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The external materials to be used in the construction of all external surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall match in type, colour and texture those used in the existing building.

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.

Development shall proceed in accordance with the measures set out in Section 5 'Recommendations' of the Marlbrook, Julian Close, Chilworth, Bat Roost Assessment (Phillips Ecology, July 2021). Thereafter, mitigation and enhancement features shall be permanently maintained and retained in accordance with the approved details, with photographic evidence provided to the Local Planning Authority within 6 months of occupation.

Reason: to ensure the favourable conservation status of protected species in accordance with Policy E5 of the Test Valley Revised Local Plan DPD.

External lighting will follow best practice guidelines outlined by the Bat Conservation Trust and the Institute of Lighting Professionals (Guidance note 08/18 Bats and artificial lighting in the UK). Prior to commencement, a detailed lighting strategy for the construction and operation phase of the development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall subsequently proceed in accordance with any such approved details, with the approved lighting strategy maintained in perpetuity.

Reason: to prevent disturbance to protected species in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework and the Revised Test Valley Local Plan DPD.

No development shall take place (including site clearance and any other preparatory works) until a scheme for the protection of the cedar tree on the frontage to be retained has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Such a scheme shall demonstrate that all site works, mixing areas, storage areas, remain wholly outside any tree protection zones and at a suitable separation to prevent damage to retained trees.  It must also include a plan showing the location and specification of tree protective barriers. Such barriers shall be erected prior to any other site operations and at least three working days notice shall be given to the Local Planning Authority that it has been erected.

Note:  The protective barriers shall be as specified at Chapter 6.2 and detailed in figure 2 of B.S.5837:2012 unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

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 (2016).

Tree protective measures installed (in accordance with the tree protection condition) shall be maintained and retained for the full duration of works or until such time as agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. No activities, nor material storage, nor placement of other equipment what-so-ever shall take place within the barrier.

Reason:  To ensure the avoidance of damage to existing trees and natural features during the construction phase in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan policy E2.

Note to Applicant:

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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.