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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 proposed development hereby approved shall be constructed with lifestiles handmade double camber clay plain tiles in Ashbury Brown (roofs), Red Rubber facing brickwork (walls), black basement windows (windows) and in accordance with the materials detailed on the Materials section of the application form and Drawing No.'s 2024/07 and 2024/08 Revision A unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure that the appearance of the proposed development will harmonise with the character of the surrounding area.
3.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.
4.Notwithstanding the details on the approved plans and prior to the first occupation of the dwellings hereby approved, a scheme of hard and soft landscaping, which shall include indications of all existing trees and shrubs on the site, and details of any to be retained, together with measures for the protection in the course of development shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. All planting, seeding or turfing comprised within the scheme shall be carried out in the first planting season following completion of the development and any trees or plants which within a period of 5 years from completion of the development die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of a similar size and species, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local Planning Authority. Reason: Insufficient information has been supplied with the application to judge the appropriateness of the hard and soft landscaping proposed. Submission of a scheme prior to the first occupation of the dwellings hereby approved will ensure that the development achieves a satisfactory level of landscape quality.
5.Before the building(s) hereby permitted is first occupied, the area set aside for car parking shall be laid out and surfaced to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority and retained permanently thereafter for the accommodation of vehicles visiting the site and shall not be used for any other purpose. Reason:- To ensure that car parking accommodation is made permanently available to the standards adopted by the Local Planning Authority in the interest of highway safety.
6.Prior to the first occupation of the proposed dwellings hereby permitted, the existing close boarded fence on the south eastern boundary of the site shall be reduced to 1 metre high in accordance with Drawing No. 2024/06 Revision B and be permanently retained thereafter. Reason: To ensure that the boundary fence in the front garden will integrate with the character of the surrounding area and to provide satisfactory sight-lines to/from the new access.
7.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.
8.The proposed development shall be implemented in accordance with the SD Arboriculture BS:5837 - Tree Survey - Arboricultural Impact Assessment dated 5th December 2024 at 4 Pettits Lane, Romford, RM1 4HL including any recommendations and the Tree constraints overlay (existing) dated 02/12/2024 and an application for dropped kerb near trees (supporting information) by A.G Mitchell Countryside Arboricultural Services, Woodland Management, Conservation & Amenity Maintenance dated 11.03.2025 at 4 Pettits Lane, Romford. The new dropped kerb access hereby approved shall be created from porous material that will incorporate future tree growth (flexi pave). Reason: In order to maintain the existing vegetation at the site and to protect the two street trees to the front of the site, which make an important contribution to the character of the area, and to accord with Policy 27 of the Havering Local Plan.
9.(1) Prior to the commencement of any works pursuant to this permission the developer shall submit for the written approval of the Local Planning Authority; a) A Phase I (Desktop Study) Report documenting the history of the site, its surrounding area and the likelihood of contaminant/s, their type and extent incorporating a Site Conceptual Model. b) A Phase II (Site Investigation) Report if the Phase I Report confirms the possibility of a significant risk to any sensitive receptors. This is an intrusive site investigation including factors such as chemical testing, quantitative risk assessment and a description of the sites ground conditions. An updated Site Conceptual Model should be included showing all the potential pollutant linkages and an assessment of risk to identified receptors. c) A Phase III (Remediation Strategy) Report if the Phase II Report confirms the presence of a significant pollutant linkage requiring remediation. A detailed remediation scheme to bring the site to a condition suitable for the intended use by removing unacceptable risks to all receptors must be prepared, and is subject to the approval in writing of the Local Planning Authority. The scheme must include all works to be undertaken, proposed remediation objectives and remediation criteria, timetable of works, site management procedures and procedure for dealing with previously unidentified any contamination. The scheme must ensure that the site will not qualify as contaminated land under Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 in relation to the intended use of the land after remediation. d) Following completion of measures identified in the approved remediation scheme mentioned in 1(c) above, a "Verification Report" that demonstrates the effectiveness of the remediation carried out, any requirement for longer-term monitoring of contaminant linkages, maintenance and arrangements for contingency action, must be produced, and is subject to the approval in writing of the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To protect those engaged in construction and occupation of the development from potential contamination and in order that the development accords with Policy 34 of the Havering Local Plan.
10.(2) 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.
11.Prior to the commencement of any development an assessment shall be undertaken of the impact of noise emanating from the local road network and other relevant noise sources upon the development. Reference should be made to the "good" standard to be found in the World Health Organisation Guidelines for Community Noise 1999 and BS8233:2014 Guidance on Sound Insulation and Noise Reduction for Buildings. Reference should also be made to the Acoustics Ventilation & Overheating Residential Design Guide 2020. Following this, a scheme detailing measures, which are to protect occupants from transport noise shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. It shall be implemented and validated prior to occupation. Reason: Insufficient information has been supplied with the application to assess the impact of noise emanating from the local road network and other relevant noise sources upon the development. Submission of this detail prior to commencement of any development will protect residents against the impact of noise from the local road network and from the local environment and ensure that the development accords with Policies 7 and 34 of the Havering Local Plan.
12.Notwithstanding the details on the approved plans, no dwelling shall be occupied or use commenced until details of all proposed walls, fences and boundary treatment shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. The boundary development shall then be carried out in accordance with the approved details and retained permanently thereafter to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority. Reason: Insufficient information has been supplied with the application to judge the appropriateness of any boundary treatment. Submission of this detail prior to the first occupation of the dwellings will protect the visual amenities of the development, prevent undue overlooking of adjoining property.
13.Prior to the first occupation of the dwellings hereby permitted, the proposed cycle stores shown on drawing No. 2024/06 Revision B shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority. The cycle storage shall be permanently retained thereafter. Reason:- In the interests of providing a wide range of facilities for non-motor car residents and sustainability.
14.The proposed development shall be implemented in accordance with the Crossman Associates Bat Scoping Survey: 4 Pettits Lane, Romford, reference Q1103.001, Issue 1, dated 6 December 2024, including the recommendations, which shall include the following on site measure: - Installing a sparrow nest box within the development. Reason: In order to protect the conservation status of bats in compliance with the Habitats Regulations and the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) and in accordance with Policy 30 of the Havering Local Plan, Policy G6 of the London Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.
15.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.
16.No part of the development hereby approved shall be occupied until a new vehicular access to the highway and removal of existing dropped kerb have been completed in accordance with the details that are to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure construction of a satisfactory access and in the interests of highway safety, good design, traffic movement and amenity in accordance with Policy 24 of the Havering Local Plan.
17.Before the development hereby permitted is first commenced, vehicle cleansing facilities to prevent mud being deposited onto the public highway during construction works shall be provided on site in accordance with details to be first submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved facilities shall be retained thereafter and used at relevant entrances to the site throughout the duration of construction works. If mud or other debris originating from the site is deposited in the public highway, all on-site operations shall cease until it has been removed. The submission will provide; a) A plan showing where vehicles will be parked within the site to be inspected for mud and debris and cleaned if required. The plan should show where construction traffic will access and exit the site from the public highway. b) A description of how the parking area will be surfaced, drained and cleaned to prevent mud, debris and muddy water being tracked onto the public highway; c) A description of how vehicles will be checked before leaving the site - this applies to the vehicle wheels, the underside of vehicles, mud flaps and wheel arches. d) A description of how vehicles will be cleaned. e) A description of how dirty/ muddy water be dealt with after being washing off the vehicles. f) A description of any contingency plan to be used in the event of a break-down of the wheel washing arrangements. Reason:- Insufficient information has been supplied with the application in relation to wheel washing facilities. Submission of details prior to commencement will ensure that the facilities provided prevent materials from the site being deposited on the adjoining public highway, in the interests of highway safety and the amenity of the surrounding area.
18.No works shall take place in relation to any of the development hereby approved until a Construction Method Statement to control the adverse impact of the development on the amenity of the public and nearby occupiers is submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The Construction Method statement shall include details of: a) parking of vehicles of site personnel and visitors; b) storage of plant and materials; c) dust management controls; d) measures for minimising the impact of noise and ,if appropriate, vibration arising from construction activities; e) predicted noise and, if appropriate, vibration levels for construction using methodologies and at points agreed with the Local Planning Authority; f) scheme for monitoring noise and if appropriate, vibration levels using methodologies and at points agreed with the Local Planning Authorities; g) siting and design of temporary buildings; h) scheme for security fencing/hoardings, depicting a readily visible 24-hour contact number for queries or emergencies; i) details of disposal of waste arising from the construction programme, including final disposal points. The burning of waste on the site at any time is specifically precluded. And the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved scheme and statement. Reason:- Insufficient information has been supplied with the application in relation to the proposed construction methodology. Submission of details prior to commencement will ensure that the method of construction protects residential amenity.
19.The proposed ground floor window serving a W.C on the flank elevations of the proposed dwellings in Plots 1-3 shown on Drawing No.'s 2024/07 and 2024/08 Revision A shall be permanently glazed with obscure glass not less than level 4 on the standard scale of obscurity and shall thereafter be maintained. Reason:- In the interests of privacy.
20.The proposed first floor flank bathroom windows of the proposed dwellings in Plots 1-3 shown on Drawing No.'s 2024/07 and 2024/08 Revision A shall be permanently glazed with obscure glass not less than level 4 on the standard scale of obscurity and shall thereafter be maintained and permanently fixed shut. Reason:- In the interests of privacy.
21.The proposed second floor dormer window on the rear elevation of the proposed dwellings in Plots 1-3 serving en-suites shown on Drawing No.'s 2024/07 and 2024/08 Revision A shall be permanently glazed with obscure glass not less than level 4 on the standard scale of obscurity and shall thereafter be maintained and permanently fixed shut. Reason:- In the interests of privacy.
22.Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015, 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, 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.
23.Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015, no window or other opening (other than those shown on the submitted and approved plan,) shall be formed in the flank wall(s) of the building(s) hereby permitted, unless specific permission under the provisions of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 has first been sought and obtained in writing from the Local Planning Authority. Reason:- In order to ensure a satisfactory development that will not result in any loss of privacy or damage to the environment of neighbouring properties which exist or may be proposed in the future.
24.The roof area of the single storey rear projections of the dwellings hereby permitted shall not be used as a balcony, roof garden or similar amenity area without the grant of further specific permission from the Local Planning Authority. Reason:- In the interests of the amenity of the occupiers of neighbouring dwelling.
25.All building operations in connection with the construction of external walls, roof, and foundations; site excavation or other external site works; works involving the use of plant or machinery; the erection of scaffolding; the delivery of materials; the removal of materials and spoil from the site, and the playing of amplified music shall only take place between the hours of 8.00am and 6.00pm Monday to Friday, and between 8.00am and 1.00pm on Saturdays and not at all on Sundays and Bank Holidays/Public Holidays. Reason:- To protect residential amenity.
26.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 one 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.
27.Minor (up to 9 units): All dwellings hereby approved shall be constructed to comply with Part M4(2) of the Building Regulations - Accessible and Adaptable Dwellings. Reason: In order to comply with national optional technical standards as required by Policy D7 of the London Plan.
28.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 national optional technical standards as required by Policy SI5 of the London Plan.
29.Statement Required by Article 35 (2) of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015: In accordance with paragraph 38 of the National Planning Policy Framework, improvements required to make the proposal acceptable were negotiated with Form Architecture via email on 25th June. The revisions involved altering the proposed dropped kerb and providing further information regarding biodiversity net gain. The amendments were subsequently submitted on 26th and 27th June 2025 and 30th July 2025.
30.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, £9,350 would be payable due to result in a three new residential properties with 374m² 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, £46,750 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. You are also advised to visit the planning portal website where you can download the appropriate document templates at http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/planning/applications/howtoapply/whattosubmit/cil
31.In the event that any street tree to the front of the application site is damaged or dies due to the proposed development hereby approved, then the street tree(s) shall be replaced.