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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.Prior to any above ground works, a written specification of external walls and roof materials to be used in the construction of the building(s) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and thereafter the development shall be constructed with the approved materials. Reason:- Insufficient information has been supplied with the application to judge the appropriateness of the materials to be used. Submission of a written specification prior to any above ground works will ensure that the appearance of the proposed development will harmonise with the character of the surrounding area.
4.Before the dwelling hereby permitted is first occupied, the car parking provision as shown on drawing No.'s 2025-5322-005 Rev C & BR.48.PR.01 Rev B shall be laid out and surfaced to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority and retained permanently thereafter 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.
5.The proposed first floor flank windows as shown on Drawing No.'s BR.48.PR.01 Rev B, BR.48.PR.02, BR.48.PR.03, BR.48.PR.04 & BR.48.PR.05 shall be permanently glazed with obscure glass not less than 4 on the standard scale of obscurity and shall thereafter be maintained and permanently fixed shut. Reason:- In the interests of privacy.
6.The proposed ground floor flanks windows shown on the proposed dwellings as shown on Drawing No.'s BR.48.PR.01 Rev B, BR.48.PR.02, BR.48.PR.03, BR.48.PR.04 & BR.48.PR.05 shall be permanently glazed with obscure glass not less than level 4 on the standard scale of obscurity and shall thereafter be maintained as such and permanently fixed shut, with the exception of any top hung fanlights. Reason:- In the interests of privacy, and in order that the development accords with Policy 7 of the Havering Local Plan.
7.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 dwelling will ensure that the development achieves a satisfactory level of landscape quality.
8.Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved, 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 development hereby approved will protect the visual amenities of the development, prevent undue overlooking of adjoining property.
9.The dwellings hereby approved shall not be occupied until the works to the highway including the creation of the drop kerbs/crossovers, relocation of lamp post and provision of a replacement street tree have been carried out in accordance with the details shown on drawing no. 2025-5322-005 Rev C hereby approved. 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.
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.No building shall be occupied or use commenced until cycle storage is provided in accordance with details previously submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The cycle storage shall be permanently retained thereafter. Reason:- Insufficient information has been supplied with the application to demonstrate what facilities will be available for cycle parking. Submission of this detail prior to occupation in the case of new building works or prior to the use commencing in the case of changes of use is in the interests of providing a wide range of facilities for non-motor car residents and sustainability.
12.No building shall be occupied or use commenced until refuse and recycling facilities are provided in accordance with details which shall previously have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The refuse and recycling facilities shall be permanently retained thereafter. Reason:- Insufficient information has been supplied with the application to judge how refuse and recycling will be managed on site. Submission of this detail prior to occupation in the case of new building works or prior to the use commencing in the case of changes of use will protect the amenity of occupiers of the development and also the locality generally.
13.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.
14.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 dwellinghouse(s) 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.
15.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.
16.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.
17.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. The site access point(s) of all vehicles to the site during the construction phase b. parking of vehicles of site personnel and visitors; c.storage of plant and materials; d.Wheel washing facilities. e.Measures to monitor and control the emission of dust and dirt during construction. f. measures for minimising the impact of noise and, if appropriate, vibration arising from construction activities; g.predicted noise and, if appropriate, vibration levels for construction using methodologies and at points agreed with the Local Planning Authority; h.a scheme for monitoring noise and, if appropriate, vibration levels using methodologies and at points agreed with the Local Planning Authority; i.siting and design of temporary buildings if required; j.scheme for security fencing/hoardings, depicting a readily visible 24-hour contact number for queries or emergencies; k.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 prohibited. 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. It will also ensure that the development accords with Local Plan policy 23, 24 and 34 and London Plan (2021) Policy T7.
18.The development hereby approved shall make provision for at least 1 of the parking space per dwelling to be provided with active charging facilities for use by electric or Ultra-Low Emission vehicles. Such provision is to be made prior to the first occupation of the dwelling hereby permitted. Reason: Provision prior to first occupation of the proposed dwelling 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.
19.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 Policy 7 of the Havering Local Plan and Policy D7 of the London Plan.
20.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.
21.Protected Species Informative Anyone who kills, injures or disturbs bats, obstructs access to bat roosts or damages or disturbs bat roosts, even when unoccupied by bats, is guilty of an offence under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 and the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 2007. Prior to commencing work you should ensure that no bats or bat roosts would be affected. If it is suspected that a bat or bat roost is likely to be affected by the proposed works, you should consult Natural England (tel. 0845 6003078)".
22.Highways Informatives Changes to the public highway (including permanent or temporary access) - Planning approval does not constitute approval for changes to the public highway. Highway Authority approval will only be given after suitable details have been submitted considered and agreed. If new or amended access is required (whether temporary or permanent), there may be a requirement for the diversion or protection of third party utility plant or highway authority assets and it is recommended that early involvement with the relevant statutory undertaker takes place. The applicant must contact Engineering Services to discuss the scheme and commence the relevant highway approvals process. Please note that unauthorised work on the highway is an offence. Highway legislation - The developer (including their representatives and contractors) is advised that planning consent does not discharge the requirements of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 and the Traffic Management Act 2004. Formal notifications and approval will be needed for any highway works (including temporary works of any nature) required during the construction of the development. Please note that unauthorised work on the highway is an offence. Temporary use of the public highway - The developer is advised that if construction materials are proposed to be kept on the highway during construction works then they will need to apply for a licence from the Council. If the developer required scaffolding, hoarding or mobile cranes to be used on the highway, a licence is required and Street Management should be contacted to make the necessary arrangements. Please note that unauthorised use of the highway for construction works is an offence. Surface water management - The developer is advised that surface water from the development in both its temporary and permanent states should not be discharged onto the highway. Failure to prevent such is an offence.
23.Approval and CIL 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, £5,400 would be payable due to result in a new residential property with 216m² 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, £27,000 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. 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
24.Street Naming and Numbering Before occupation of the residential/ commercial unit(s) 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
25.Positive and Proactive Statement 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.
26.Building Regulations 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.
27.Highways Matters You are reminded that this decision notice only addresses requirements under Planning Legislation. It does not give consent for an 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 area all an offence.
28.Party Wall Act 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.
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 Eade Planning Ltd by phone and e-mail. The revisions involved clarity on the parking and crossovers. The amendments were subsequently submitted on 19/06/25 & 11/12/25. .