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1.The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out otherwise than in complete accordance with the approved plans (as set out on page one of this decision notice). Reason:- For the avoidance of doubt and to ensure that the development is carried out as approved.
2.The boundary development shown on the drawing 'P105 - PROPOSED Elevations & Section A' submitted as part of the application shall be retained permanently in accordance with the approved details to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To protect the visual amenities of the development and prevent undue overlooking of adjoining properties.
3.Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (Order) or any other order replacing or amending the said Order other than porches erected in accordance with the Order, no extension or enlargement (including additions to roofs) shall be made to the dwellinghouses hereby permitted, or any detached building erected, without the express permission in writing of the Local Planning Authority. Reason:- In the interests of amenity and to enable the Local Planning Authority to retain control over future development.
4.Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 the outbuildings hereby permitted shall be used only for purposes incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouses and not for any trade or business nor as living accommodation. Reason:- To restrict the use to one compatible with a residential area.
5.Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015, nor any Statutory Instrument which amends, removes or replaces that Order, no window or other opening (other than those shown on the submitted and approved plans) shall be formed in the flank walls of the development hereby permitted without the receipt of a specific planning permission for it from the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To protect against the amenities of neighbouring occupiers and ensure the development complies with Policy 7 of the Havering Local Plan (2021).
6.The cycling facilities shown on the drawing 'P101 - PROPOSED Floor Plans - Sheet 1' submitted as part of the application shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and retained permanently to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority. Reason:- In the interests of providing a wide range of facilities for non-motor car residents and sustainability.
7.The refuse and recycling facilities shown on the drawing 'P101 - PROPOSED Floor Plans - Sheet 1' submitted as part of the application shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and retained permanently to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority. Reason:- In the interests of managing refuse and recycling at the site appropriately.
8.All dwellings hereby approved shall comply with Part M4(2) of the Building Regulations - Accessible and Adaptable Dwellings. Reason: In order to comply with Policy 7 of the Havering Local Plan and Policy D7 of the London Plan.
9.All dwellings hereby approved shall comply with Regulation 36 (2)(b) and Part G2 of the Building Regulations - Water Efficiency. Reason: In order to comply with Policy SI 5 of the London Plan.
10.All hard surfaces hereby approved as part of the development (including any sub-base) shall be made of porous materials or provision shall be made to direct run-off water from the hard surface to a permeable or porous area or surface within the curtilage of the application site. Reason:- In order to ensure no water run-off from the hard surface which would contribute to risk of flooding.
11.Any boilers installed in the dwelling(s) hereby approved shall be Ultra-Low NOx boilers with maximum NOx Emissions less than 40 mg/kWh. Where any installations do not meet this emissions standard it should not be operated without the fitting of suitable NOx abatement equipment or technology as determined by a specialist to ensure comparable emissions. The installation of the boilers shall be carried out in strict accordance with these details and shall thereafter be permanently retained. If the heating strategy is to be provided by an Air Source Heat Pump, or similar, they shall be designed to comply with the provisions of the Microgeneration Installation Standard: MCS 020 "MCS Planning Standards for Permitted Development Installations of Wind Turbines and Air Source Heat Pumps on Domestic Premises". The air source heat pumps shall be provided on site prior to first occupation of the dwellings. Any installation not meeting this standard will require a separate application for planning permission. Reason: To reduce impact on building emissions on local air quality and to ensure any air source heat pumps installed maintain amenity.
12.All residential parking spaces within the development hereby approved shall include provision of infrastructure for electric or Ultra-Low Emission vehicles, of which a minimum of 1 space shall have active charging facilities, with passive provision for all remaining spaces. Such provision is to be made prior to the first occupation of the dwellings hereby permitted. Reason: Provision prior to first occupation of the proposed dwellings hereby permitted will ensure that the development adequately incorporates measures to allow the use of electric vehicles by future occupiers in accordance with Policy T6.1 of the London Plan.
13.The proposal is liable for the Mayor of London Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). The Mayoral CIL levy rate for Havering is 25/m² and is chargeable for each additional square metre of residential gross internal [floor] (GIA). Based upon the information supplied with the application, £1,800 would be payable due to a new property with a net gross internal floor area of 72m² of GIA, however this may be adjusted subject to indexation. The proposal is also liable for Havering Council's CIL. Havering's CIL charging rate for residential is £125m² (Zone A for each additional square metre of GIA. Based upon the information supplied with the application, £9,000 would be payable, subject to indexation. These charges are levied under s.206 of the Planning Act 2008. CIL is payable within 60 days of commencement of development. A Liability Notice will be sent to the applicant (or anyone else who has assumed liability) shortly and you are required to notify the Council of the commencement of the development before works begin. Further details with regard to CIL are available from the Council's website.
14.The applicant is advised that this planning permission does not give consent for any part of the development including guttering and fascias to encroach onto any land not within the applicant's ownership.
15.Before occupation of the residential units hereby approved, it is a requirement to have the property/properties officially Street Named and Numbered by our Street Naming and Numbering Team. Official Street Naming and Numbering will ensure that that Council has record of the property/properties so that future occupants can access our services. Registration will also ensure that emergency services, Land Registry and the Royal Mail have accurate address details. Proof of having officially gone through the Street Naming and Numbering process may also be required for the connection of utilities. For further details on how to apply for registration see: https://www.havering.gov.uk/Pages/Services/Street-names-and-numbering.aspx
16.The Local Planning Authority has acted positively and proactively in determining this application by assessing the proposal against all material planning considerations, including planning policies and any representations which were received. It subsequently determined to grant planning permission in accordance with the National Planning Policy requirement that applications for sustainable development are approved where possible. A detailed analysis of the scheme is set out in the report on the application prepared by officers.
17.You are reminded that this decision notice only addresses requirements under Planning Legislation. You also need to check that whether or not the development requires consent under the Building Regulations, as this is an entirely separate process. Further information on the requirements of the Building Regulations can be found at: https://www.havering.gov.uk/building-control
18.You are reminded that this decision notice only addresses requirements under Planning Legislation. It does not give consent for any permanent or temporary changes to the public highway, the use of the public highway for the storage of materials or placing of apparatus associated with the construction or other processes, nor does it permit the discharge of surface water onto the public highway. You are encouraged to check whether or not works or activities necessitate separate consents under the requirements of other, non-planning, legislation at the earliest opportunity by emailing environmentbusinesssupport@havering.gov.uk for further information. Unauthorised work on or use of the public highway and a failure to prevent the discharge of surface water on to the public highway are all an offence.
19.You are reminded that this decision notice only addresses requirements under Planning Legislation. You also need to check whether or not the development necessitates an agreement under the requirements of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, as this is an entirely separate process. Further guidance on the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/housing-local-and-community/party-walls