Agenda item

APPLICATION NO.

23/00793/FULLS

APPLICATION TYPE

FULL APPLICATION - SOUTH

REGISTERED

23.03.2023

APPLICANT

Lauren Wiltshire

SITE

Little Beeches, Braishfield Road, Crookhill, SO51 0QB, BRAISHFIELD

PROPOSAL

Erection of single storey side extension, works to roof with alterations to create living accommodation in the roof, erection of single storey front porch and various alterations

AMENDMENTS

7 June 2023 – amended plan reference 20073-PL-805A received, removing the chimney from the proposal 

CASE OFFICER

Kate Levey

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 20073-PL-801, 20073-PL-802 GF, 20073-PL-803 FF, 20073-PL-804, 20073-PL-805A

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 roof lights in the north elevation of the development hereby permitted shall be installed at a minimum height of 1.8 metres above the finished floor level and thereafter retained as such, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
Reason:  To protect the amenity and privacy of the adjoining occupiers in accordance with Policy LHW4 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016).

4.

The three high level windows on the south elevation of the development hereby permitted shall be installed at a minimum height of 1.8 metres above the finished floor level and thereafter retained as such, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
Reason:  To protect the amenity and privacy of the adjoining occupiers in accordance with Policy LHW4 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016).

5.

The development hereby approved shall be undertaken in full accordance with the provisions set out within the eco urban arboricultural, Arboricultural Impact Appraisal and Method Statement reference 231534 - AIA 2 dated 6 March 2023.

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.

6.

Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby permitted,  Details of the new standard sized oak tree shall be submitted to and agreed by the Local Planning Authority. Details shall include its size and exact location along the front (east) boundary of the site. The new tree as detailed shall be planted in the approved position within the first planting season following the completion of the development. If the tree dies or becomes, in the opinion of the Local Planning Authority, seriously damaged or defective within the first five years after it is planted, it shall be replaced before the end of the current or first available planting season following the failure, removal or damage of the planting. 

Reason: To ensure the continuation of canopy cover in the area and enhance the development in accordance with the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan policy E2.

7.

Development shall proceed in accordance with the measures set out in the ‘Recommendations’ section of the Preliminary Ecological Appraisal, Bat Survey Report and Mitigation Strategy (CC Ecology, July 2021) unless varied by a European Protected Species (EPS) license issued by Natural England. Thereafter, the replacement bat roost features and enhancements shall be permanently maintained 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 206.

Note 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.