Agenda item

Application Ref:

EPF/1416/22

Application Type:

Householder planning permission

Case Officer:

Mohinder Bagry

Site Address:

57 Valley Hill, Loughton, IG10 3AL

Proposal:

First floor rear extension. Single storey rear extension. Alterations to entrance porch.

Ward:

Loughton Roding Ward

Parish:

Loughton

View Plans:

https://eppingforestdcpr.force.com/pr/s/planning-application/a0h8d000000O4my

Decision:

Approve with Conditions

Conditions: (9)

1

The development hereby permitted shall be carried out and retained strictly in accordance with the following approved plans: 01 and 02 Rev E.

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

2

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).

3

Prior to first occupation of the extension hereby permitted the window in the south west flank elevation 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 window 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.

4

The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall match those of the existing building.

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.

5

Access to the flat roof over the extension hereby approved shall be for maintenance or emergency purposes only and the flat roof shall not be used as a seating area, roof garden, terrace, patio or similar amenity area.

Reason: To safeguard the privacy of adjacent properties, in accordance with policy DBE9 of the adopted Local Plan and Alterations 1998 & 2006, policy DM9 of the Local Plan Submission Version 2017, and the NPPF.

6

Prior to the first use of the patio, details of a privacy screens at both edges of the patio no lower than 1.7 metres high shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be implemented before occupation in accordance with the approved details and so retained.

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.

7        

No deliveries, external running of plant and equipment or demolition and construction works, other than internal works not audible outside the site boundary, shall take place on the site other than between the hours of 08:00 to 18:00 on Monday to Friday and 08:00 to 13:00 on Saturday and not at all on Sundays, Public or Bank Holidays.

Reason: To ensure that the proposed construction work does not cause undue nuisance and disturbance to neighbouring properties at unreasonable hours and in accordance with policies RP5A and DBE9 of the adopted Local Plan 1998 & 2006, and policies DM9 and DM 21 of the Local Plan Submission Version.

8       

On or before the expiration of 28 days from the date of substantial completion of the development hereby approved, the outbuildings shown to be demolished on drawing number 02 Rev: E shall be removed and the land shall thereafter be reinstated.

Reason: To ensure that the two outbuildings are removed to avoid overdevelopment of the site and the unacceptable reduction in amenity space, in accordance with policy DBE3 and DBE8 of the adopted Local Plan and Alterations 1998 & 2006, policy DM9 of the Local Plan Submission Version 2017, and the NPPF.

9          

Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) (or any other order revoking and re-enacting that order) no outbuildings permitted by virtue of Class E of Part 1 to schedule 2 shall be erected without the prior written agreement of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure that the two outbuildings to be removed are not replaced, to avoid overdevelopment of the site and the unacceptable reduction in amenity space, in accordance with policy DBE3 and DBE8 of the adopted Local Plan and Alterations 1998 & 2006, policy DM9 of the Local Plan Submission Version 2017, and the NPPF.

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Informative: (1)

10

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.