| No. | Condition Text |
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| 1. | The development to which this permission relates must be commenced not later than three years from the date of this permission.
Reason:-
To comply with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004). |
| 2. | 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. |
| 3. | a) If, during development, contamination not previously identified is found to be present at the site then no further development (unless otherwise agreed in writing with the local planning authority) shall be carried out until a remediation strategy detailing how this unsuspected contamination shall be dealt with has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The remediation strategy shall be implemented as approved.
b) Following completion of the remediation works as mentioned in (a) above, a 'Verification Report' must be submitted demonstrating that the works have been carried out satisfactorily and remediation targets have been achieved.
Reason: To ensure that any previously unidentified contamination found at the site is investigated and satisfactorily addressed in order to protect those engaged in construction and occupation of the development from potential contamination. |
| 4. | All areas of new hard-standing shall be of porous construction unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.
Reason: In the interests of mitigating any potential for increased surface water flooding |
| 5. | The scheme to control noise from the EV charging infrastructure and associated plant, as detailed within the submitted Noise Impact Assessment prepared by Environmental Equipment Corporation Ltd dated 2 December 2025, shall be implemented in full prior to first operation of the development and retained thereafter.
The Rating Level (LA,rT) of noise emitted from the hereby approved EV charging infrastructure, associated plant and substation shall be at least 10dB below the prevailing background noise level (LA90,T) when measured at the nearest noise-sensitive premises.
Measurements and assessment shall be undertaken in accordance with BS4142:2014+A1:2019 "Methods for rating and assessing industrial and commercial sound."
The equipment shall thereafter be maintained in accordance with the approved details and manufacturer specifications.
Reason: To protect the amenity of nearby residential occupiers from noise associated with mechanical and electrical plant. |
| 6. | Before the equipment hereby permitted first comes into use, the applicant shall submit for the approval of the Local Planning Authority in writing a management scheme for use of the charging points outlining how their use would be controlled and customers managed in order to try and reduce any harm through noise and disturbance to surrounding neighbouring occupiers
Reason: In the interest of amenity and to address any residual issues arising from use of the equipment hereby permitted. |
| 7. | No demolition or construction works, or deliveries associated with the works hereby permitted shall take place other than between the hours of 08.00 to 18.00 on Monday to Friday and 08.00 to 13.00 hours on Saturdays unless agreed in writing with the local planning authority. No demolition or construction works, or deliveries shall take place on Sundays, Bank or Public Holidays unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority.
Reason: To protect residential amenity. |
| 8. | Notwithstanding the details shown on submitted plans, prior to the equipment hereby permitted being brought into use, the applicant shall submit for the approval of the Local Planning Authority full details of all new/replacement boundary treatment and this shall extend to that for the substation to screen it from the road. The agreed measures shall then be implemented prior to the equipment first coming into use.
Reason: In the interests of visual amenity. |
| 9. | During construction of the development hereby permitted, any trees within or near to the site shall be protected in accordance with the requirements of BS 5837 (2012) 'Trees in Relation to Design, Demolition and Construction'. The protection measures shall be implemented prior to any below ground works and shall be retained for the entire period of the duration of any work at the site, in connection with the development hereby permitted.
Reason: In order to maintain the existing vegetation at the site, which makes an important contribution to the character of the area, and to accord with Policy 27 of the Council's Local Plan. |
| 10. | During construction of the development hereby permitted, the trees within the application site shall not be lopped or felled without the written consent of the local planning authority.
Reason: In order to maintain the existing vegetation at the site, which makes an important contribution to the character of the area, and to accord with Policy 27 of the Council's Local Plan. |
| 11. | Notwithstanding the indicative details shown on the plans hereby approved, prior to the equipment hereby permitted first coming into use, a scheme of soft landscaping shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority and shall include the following:
a) Planting plan;
b) Written specifications (including cultivation and other operations associated with
trees, plants and grass); and
c) Schedules of plants and trees, setting out the species, sizes, numbers/densities and
soil depths.
The scheme shall also include a programme setting out how the plan will be put into practice including measures for protecting plants and trees both during and after development has finished.
The new planting shall be carried out in accordance with BS 8545 (2014) 'Trees: from nursery to independence in the landscape' in the first planting and/or seeding season following completion of the equipment coming into use, or the substantial completion of the development, whichever is the sooner and shall comply with the requirements specified in BS 3936 (1992) 'Specification of Nursery Stock Part 1 Trees and Shrubs', and in BS 4428 (1989) 'Recommendations for General Landscape Operations'.
None of the new trees, plants or shrubs planted shall be lopped or topped within a period of five years from the completion of the development. Any trees, plants or shrubs, which, within a period of five years from the completion of the development die, are removed, or become seriously damaged or diseased, shall be replaced in the next planting season, in accordance with the approved scheme. The approved landscaping scheme shall be maintained thereafter.
Reason: In order to offset the impacts of the development and to accord with Policy 27 of the Council's Local Plan. |
| 12. | All fixed plant, transformers, substations and associated electrical equipment shall be mounted with suitable anti-vibration isolation measures in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
Reason: To protect neighbouring occupiers from vibration and structure-borne noise. |
| 13. | No works shall take place until a Construction Method Statement has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
The statement shall include details of:
Construction vehicle management.
Dust suppression measures.
Noise and vibration mitigation measures.
Loading and unloading arrangements.
Site compound arrangements.
Waste management procedures; and
Contact details for complaints and emergencies.
The approved details shall be implemented throughout the construction phase.
Reason: To minimise noise, vibration and dust impacts upon nearby occupiers. |
| 14. | No demolition or development shall take place until a written scheme of
investigation (WSI) has been submitted to and approved by the local planning
authority in writing. For land that is included within the WSI, no demolition or
development shall take place other than in accordance with the agreed WSI,
which shall include the statement of significance and research objectives, and
A. The programme and methodology of site investigation and recording and the
nomination of a competent person(s) or organisation to undertake the agreed
works
B. Where appropriate, details of a programme for delivering related positive public
benefits
C. The programme for post-investigation assessment and subsequent analysis,
publication & dissemination and deposition of resulting material. This part of
the condition shall not be discharged until these elements have been fulfilled in
accordance with the programme set out in the WSI
((The written scheme of investigation will need to be prepared and implemented by
a suitably professionally accredited archaeological practice in accordance with
Historic England's Guidelines for Archaeological Projects in Greater London.))
Reason: To safeguard the archaeological interest on this site and to satisfy the requirements of NPPF Para 218. |
| 15. | Prior to commencement, the applicant shall submit for the approval of the Local Planning Authority in consultation with TFL, a full and detailed Construction Logistics Plan (CLP). The CLP must demonstrate how construction works will be managed to ensure there is no impact on the safe and efficient operation of the TLRN. It must further demonstrate that there will be no obstruction to the A12 Colchester Road.
Reason: To minimise any adverse impacts on the functioning of the highway |
| 16. | All construction work must be carried out in accordance with best practice, minimising impact upon vulnerable road users, including cyclists. Policy T7 requires that during the construction phase, inclusive and safe access for people walking or cycling should be prioritised and maintained at all times.
Reason: To minimise any adverse impacts on the functioning of the highway |
| 17. | All vehicles associated with the installation of the proposed EVC infrastructure works must only park/ stop at permitted locations and within the time periods permitted by existing on-street restrictions.
Reason: To minimise any adverse impacts on the functioning of the highway |
| 18. | Statement Required by Article 35(2) of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management) Order 2015: No significant problems were identified during the consideration of the application, and therefore it has been determined in accordance with paragraph 38 of the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| 19. | Transport For London would strongly encourage the provision of Electric Vehicle Charging Points for disabled persons parking bays. In terms of the Equality Act 2010, it is important to ensure that disabled persons have equal access to electric vehicle parking. |
| 20. | A clear sign with instructions should be located near the charging points to indicate that the bays are reserved for those charging only. |
| 21. | The applicant is advised to liaise with UKPN over the proximity of overhead cables and any requirements accordingly. |
