Agenda item

Application Ref:

EPF/1015/22

Application Type:

Full planning permission

Case Officer:

Alastair Prince

Site Address:

94 Coopersale Common

Coopersale

Epping

Essex

CM16 7QU

Proposal:

Proposed conversion of an existing detached garage to a two storey integrated studio (Revised application to EPF/0444/22)

Ward:

Epping Hemnall

Parish:

Epping

View Plans:

https://eppingforestdcpr.force.com/pr/s/planning-application/a0h8d000000Nz04

Decision:

Approve with Conditions

Conditions: (6)

1

The development hereby permitted shall begin not later than three years from the date of this decision.

Reason: To comply with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).

2

The development hereby permitted shall be carried out and retained strictly in accordance with the following approved plans: 00.001, 00.100, 50.100

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to ensure the proposal is built in accordance with the approved plans.

3

The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall match those specified on the approved plans.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory appearance in the interests of visual amenity of the area, in accordance with policy DBE10 of the adopted Local Plan 1998 & 2006, and Policy DM9 of the Local Plan Submission Version 2017, and the NPPF.

4

The building hereby permitted shall not be occupied at any time other than for purposes ancillary to the residential use of the dwelling known as 94 Coopersale Common, Epping, CM16 7QU, and shall not be used for any separate residential or commercial purposes.

Reason: The development does not satisfy the standards considered acceptable by the Local Planning Authority for a separate unit of accommodation, in accordance with policy DBE1 of the adopted Local Plan 1998 & 2006, Policies DM9 and DM10 of the Local Plan Submission Version 2017, and the NPPF.

5

Prior to first occupation of the building/extension hereby permitted the windows in the flank elevations at first floor level and above, shall have been fitted with obscure glass with a minimum privacy level 3 obscurity, and no part of that/those windows that is less than 1.7 metres above the internal floor level of the room in which it is installed shall be capable of being opened. Once installed the obscure glass shall be retained thereafter.

Reason: To prevent overlooking and loss of privacy to the occupants of neighbouring properties, in accordance with policy DBE9 of the adopted Local Plan and Alterations 1998 & 2006, policy DM 9 of the Local Plan Submission Version 2017, and the NPPF.

6

The existing hedge to the front of the site, adjacent to Coopersale Common, shall be retained and suitably protected during construction works. If the hedge is removed, uprooted or destroyed, dies, or becomes severely damaged or diseased during development activities or within 3 years of the completion of the development, another hedge of the same size and species shall be planted within 3 months at the same place.

Reason: To ensure that the building continues to be screened in order to reduce its impact on the character and appearance of the street scene, in accordance with policy DBE10 of the adopted Local Plan and Alterations 1998 & 2006, and policy DM9 of the Local Plan Submission Version 2017, and the NPPF.

Informatives: (1)

7

The Local Planning Authority has acted positively and proactively in determining this application by assessing the proposal against all material considerations, including planning policies and any representations that may have been received and subsequently determining to grant planning permission in accordance with the presumption in favour of sustainable development, as set out within the National Planning Policy Framework.