Planning Application W/25/02700/FUL

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Application Details

This application has been approved

The following conditions and information notes are associated with the approval

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The development hereby permitted must be commenced not later than the expiration of three years from the date of the original permission W/23/00408/FUL granted on 11 October 2023. Reason: To conform with the requirements of Sections 73 and 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).

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Unless where required or allowed by other conditions attached to this permission/consent, the development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the information (including details on the proposed materials) provided on the application form and the following plans/drawings/documents –

Location Plan
4086-010 Revision A Existing Plans and Elevations
4086-014 Revision D Site Plans
4086-011 Revision K entitled ‘Proposed Plans’
4086-011 Revision C Proposed Elevations

Reason: To define the permission.

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The development hereby approved shall be carried out in strict accordance with the material and finish details approved on the 19th December 2023 as follows:

- Ibstock Wakerley Multi Stock Bricks
- Redland Duo-plain Rustic Brown tiles
- Black upvc rainwater gutters/ downpipes
- Upvc windows and doors in anthracite

Reason: To ensure the proposed development does not have an adverse effect on the character and appearance of the area in accordance with policies SWDP21 and SWDP25 of South Worcestershire Development Plan 2016 and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.

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The development hereby approved shall be carried out in strict accordance with the foul and surface water drainage details approved on the 19th December 2023, as follows:

Plan Reference 4086_014 Rev C entitled ‘Proposed Site Plan’

Reason: To ensure development would not result in unacceptable risk of pollution or harm to the environment and to ensure the proposed development does not exacerbate flood risk and deals with surface water run-off from the site in a sustainable manner, in accordance with policies SWDP28, SWDP29 and SWDP 30 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan 2016 and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.

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The development hereby approved shall be carried out in strict accordance with the Construction Environment Management Plan approved on the 19th December 2023, undertaken by Highbury Design & Development Ltd.

Reason: To ensure the provision of adequate on-site facilities in the interests highway safety to accord with Policies SWDP4 and 21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan, 2016 and to comply with the requirements of the Worcestershire County Council Streetscape Design Guide, July 2022 and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.

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The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in strict accordance with the Landscaping Scheme entitled Specification for Planting of Trees and Shrubs, by Highbury Design & Development Ltd, as approved on the 19th December 2023.

All planting and seeding/turfing shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details in the first planting and seeding/turfing seasons following the completion or first occupation/use of the development, whichever is the sooner. The planting shall be maintained in accordance with the approved schedule of maintenance. Any trees or plants which, within a period of five years from the completion of the planting, die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species.

Reason: To ensure the proposed development does not have an adverse effect on the character and appearance of the area in accordance with policies SWDP21 and SWDP25 and safeguard biodiversity habitats in accordance with policy SWDP22 of South Worcestershire Development Plan, 2016 and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.

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The development hereby approved shall be carried out in strict accordance with the specified location and type of bat boxes and bird boxes attached to drawing 4086_014 Rev C, as approved on the 19th December 2023 and maintained as such thereafter.

Reason: To provide biodiversity enhancement in accordance with Policy SWDP 22 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan, 2016 and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.

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Temporary fencing for the protection of all retained trees/hedges on site and trees outside the site whose Root Protection Areas fall within the site shall be erected in accordance with BS 5837:2012 (Trees in Relation to Design, Demolition and Construction) before development of any type commences, including site clearance, demolition, materials delivery, vehicular movement and erection of site huts. Any alternative fencing type or position not strictly in accordance with BS 5837 (2012) must be agreed in writing by the local planning authority prior to the commencement of development.
This protective fencing shall remain in place until the completion of development or unless otherwise agreed in writing with the local planning authority. Nothing should be stored or placed (including soil), nor shall any ground levels altered, within the fenced area without the previous written consent of the local planning authority. There shall be no burning of any material within 10 metres of the extent of the canopy of any retained tree/hedge.
Reason: To prevent existing trees/hedges from being damaged during construction work and to preserve the amenities of the locality. This is in accordance with policies SWDP21 and SWDP25 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan,2016.

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The apartments hereby approved shall not be occupied until the vehicular access arrangements, including the dropped kerb and closure of existing vehicular crossings, together with the parking spaces (including the disabled space) and aisle turning area, have been provided in accordance with drawing no. 4086_014 Rev E. Thereafter the approved parking and turning areas shall be retained and kept available for those purposes at all times.


Reason: To ensure highway safety and adequate parking in accordance with Policies SWDP4 and 21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan, 2016 and to comply with the standards of the Worcestershire County Council Streetscape Design Guide, July 2022 and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.

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The development hereby approved shall not be occupied until each proposed dwelling has been fitted with one electric vehicle charging each. The charging points shall comply with BS EN 62196 Mode 3 or 4 charging and BS EN 61851 and the Worcestershire County Council Streetscape Design Guide. The electric vehicle charging points shall be retained for the lifetime of the development unless they need to be replaced in which case the replacement charging point(s) shall be of the same specification or a higher specification in terms of charging performance.

Reason: To encourage sustainable travel and healthy communities in accordance with Policies SWDP4 and 21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan, 2016 and to comply with the requirements of the Worcestershire County Council Streetscape Design Guide, July 2022.

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The development hereby approved shall not be first occupied until sheltered and secure cycle parking has been provided in accordance with drawing no. 4086_014 Rev E. The approved cycle parking shall thereafter be retained and kept available for the parking of bicycles only.

Reason: To encourage sustainable travel and healthy communities in accordance with Policies SWDP4 and 21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan, 2016 and to comply with the standards of the Worcestershire County Council Streetscape Design Guide, July 2022 and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.

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The development shall be constructed in accordance with the recommendations set out in Section 5 ‘Recommendations and mitigation’ of the Phase 1 Ecology Report by Ridgeway Ecology dated 16 May 2023.
Reason: To ensure safeguarding of protected species and biodiversity and to ensure that the development provides for adequate biodiversity enhancement in accordance with Policy SWDP 22 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan, 2016.

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The development hereby approved shall be carried out in strict accordance with the Energy Statement with 10% CO2 Reduction, provided by Highbury Design & Development Ltd, as approved on the 19th December 2023.

The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and retained in perpetuity.

Reason: To ensure the development supports the delivery of low carbon/renewable energy and safeguards natural resources in accordance with policy SWDP27 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan 2016 and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.

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Prior to the installation details of any external lighting to be provided in association with the development shall first be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
Only external lighting in accordance with approved details shall be provided on the application site. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting that Order with or without modification) there shall be no other external lighting provided on the application site.

Reason: In order to preserve the amenities of the adjoining properties in accordance with Policy SWDP21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and to ensure the development does not compromise biodiversity within the site and the wider area in accordance with policy SWDP22 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan, 2016.

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Positive and Proactive Statement. No problems have arisen in dealing with this application. The planning application sought an acceptable form of development consistent with the requirements of relevant policies and material considerations. No amendments or alterations were therefore required and no further positive or proactive action was deemed necessary.

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Alteration of highway to provide new or amended vehicle crossover

This permission does not authorise the applicant to carry out works within the publicly maintained highway since such works can only be carried out by the County Council’s Approved Contractor, Ringway Infrastructure Service who can be contacted by email [email protected] The applicant is solely responsible for all costs associated with construction of the proposed vehicular access and the permanent closure to the two existing vehicular crossing to the footway.

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The applicants attention is drawn to the existence of an agreement made under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended), and the restrictions imposed therein.

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