Agenda item

APPLICATION NO.

21/01118/FULLS

APPLICATION TYPE

FULL APPLICATION - SOUTH

REGISTERED

29.04.2021

APPLICANT

Mr T Patel and Dr J Patel

SITE

Southerly, The Ring, Chilworth, SO16 7HW,  CHILWORTH

PROPOSAL

Replacement and raising of existing roof to form additional living accommodation; render and glass gable to main entrance; two storey side extension with swimming pool and plant room and master suite over; single storey rear extension with flat roof to form roof terrace to first floor.

AMENDMENTS

0226-02-005 A

0226-02-006 A

0226-02-007 C

0226-02-010 A

(Received 23.06.2021)

CASE OFFICER

Mr Gregory Anderson

Delegate to the Head of Planning and Building to:

·  Secure the submission of an arboricultural method statement which shall be agreed by the Council Arboricultural Officer and include the following:

1.  Provide a specification for tree protective barriers and or ground protection, either in accordance with the above standard or as otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

2.  Confirm timing of erection and dismantling of such tree protective barriers and or ground protection, which must in any case be installed prior to commencement of any demolition or ground works, and be retained and maintained for the full duration of works until onset of final landscape work or as otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

3.  Provide a plan at 1:200 or better, detailing the location of such tree protective barriers and or ground protection, including annotation that such tree protection shall remain in this position for the full duration of works or unless by prior written agreement with the Local Planning Authority.

4.  Require a sign to be hung on such tree protective barriers, repeated as necessary, which clearly states 'Tree Root Protection Zone, do not enter, do not move this fence, or such other similar wording as may be agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

5.  Provide a plan demonstrating that all trenching, excavation, soakaways, pipe and cable runs required by the development can be installed wholly outside the areas protected by barriers or ground protection ( the tree protection zone) as set out in compliance with the above paragraphs.

6.  Demonstrate by plan and section drawings that all proposed structures can be built without the construction process impacting upon the retained trees or required tree protection zones.

7.  Demonstrate that all site works, mixing areas, storage compounds, site buildings and associated contractor parking areas remain wholly outside any tree protection zones and at a suitable separation to prevent damage to retained trees.

·  Seek advice  from the Council’s Environment and Health Officer regarding construction working hours, and add an additional Note to Applicant (no.3) of those working hours

Then 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, numbers:

0226-02-001

0226-02-005 A

0226-02-006 A

0226-02-007 C

0226-02-008

0226-02-010 A

0226-02-011

0226-02-012

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

2.

The external materials to be used in the construction of all external surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall be in accordance with the details specified on the application form and approved plans.

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.

Notwithstanding the details on plan number 0226-02-011 (Proposed side elevations) this permission relates solely to the works stipulated in the description of development and does not include the proposed garage.

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

4.

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 the installation of any external lighting, 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. Installation and use 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.

5.

Development shall proceed in accordance with the measures set out in Section 5.0 'Conclusion' of the Southerly, Chilworth, Preliminary ecological assessment and phase 2 bat surveys (David Leach Ecology Ltd., June 2021). Prior to first use or occupation of any extension hereby approved, a detailed scheme of biodiversity enhancements to be incorporated into 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. Thereafter, mitigation and enhancement features shall be provided within 6 months of the first occupation or use of the extension and retained in accordance with the approved details.

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

6.

All work shall be undertaken in accordance with the requirements, specifications and timing detailed within the approved arboricultural method statement.

Reason: To prevent the loss during development of trees and natural features and to ensure, so far as is practical, that development progresses in accordance with current Arboriculture best practice, in accordance with Policy E2 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 this development. Should this occur, further advice should be sought from Natural England and/or a professional ecologist.