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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: 101,201, 203, 8799-F-001 Rev A and 799-F-002 Rev A. Reason:- For the avoidance of doubt and to ensure that the development is carried out as approved.
3.The proposed development hereby approved shall be constructed in accordance with the materials detailed in the application form 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.
4.Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015, the extension hereby permitted shall be used only for purposes ancillary to the principal operation of the site for a use falling within B8 uses, as detailed within the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended) (or any provision equivalent to that Class in any Statutory Instrument revoking and/or re-enacting that Order). Reason:- This restriction is to further comply with policies 19 and 20 of the Local Plan 2021. Applications for alternative uses would be considered on their individual merits.
5.Notwithstanding the details shown on the approved plans, the development hereby approved shall not be occupied until a Parking Management Plan has first been submitted to, and agreed in writing by, the local planning authority. The plan shall: identify at least 20 per cent of the parking spaces that are to be provided as 'active' electric vehicle charging point spaces, with 'passive' provision for all remaining spaces; detail the allocation of 10% disabled person's parking spaces; detail the allocation of general parking spaces within the development and detail the management of general vehicle access across the site and how the parking shall be laid out, surfaced and drained. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the plan so agreed prior to first occupation and shall be retained as such thereafter. Reason:- To ensure that the development provides sufficient electric vehicle charging points and adequate, secure and (where appropriate) weather protected cycle parking in accordance with London Plan Policies T5 and T6.1
6.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, and in order that the development accords with Polices 7 and 26 of the Local Plan 2021.
7.Notwithstanding the details shown on the approved plans, the development hereby approved shall not be occupied until a scheme outlining the cycle storage provision including short (9) and long stay (5) cycle parking spaces has been provided and laid out and surfaced to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority to provide a secure cycle parking store/s and stand/s provided for use by staff of, and visitors to, the industrial unit. The safe, secure and accessible areas as marked on the plans shall be retained permanently thereafter for the accommodation of cycle parking spaces associated with the site. Reason:- In order to ensure that there is adequate provision for secure cycle storage within the application site, encouraging alternative modes of transport.
8.Before the development hereby permitted commences at the site, an Arboricultural Method Statement (AMS) in accordance with the requirements of BS 5837 (2012) 'Trees in Relation to Design, Demolition and Construction' for all the trees located Lakehouse Contracts Ltd, 1 King George Close, Romford, RM7 7LS shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The protection measures as approved shall be undertaken at the site before any work in connection with the development hereby permitted commences at the site, and shall be retained for the entire period of the duration of any work at the site, in connection with the development hereby permitted, within the fence or other means of enclosure surrounding the trees, no activities associated with building operations shall take place unless previously agreed in writing by 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.
9.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.
10.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 order to protect those engaged in construction and occupation of the development from potential contamination.
11.The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved Flood Risk Assessment (Flume Consulting Engineers, August 2023) including the finished floor levels of 17.93m AOD and all mitigation measures contained therein. The approved measures shall be fully implemented and retained thereafter. Reason: To reduce flood risk to the development and future occupiers, in accordance with the NPPF and the Environment Agency's Flood Risk Standing Advice.
12.There shall be no tree works until a physical examination of on-site trees with potential for roosting bats has been undertaken to ensure they are not occupied by roosting bats. If roosting bats are present, the relevant works must be delayed until a strategy to protect or relocate any roosting bats has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In order to preserve and enhance the Borough's natural environment.
13.A construction environmental management plan (CEMP: Biodiversity) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority, in line with the Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (Arbtech, April 2024). The CEMP (Biodiversity) shall include the following: a) Risk assessment of potentially damaging construction activities. b) Identification of "biodiversity protection zones". c) Practical measures (both physical measures and sensitive working practices) to avoid or reduce impacts during construction (may be provided as a set of method statements). d) The location and timing of sensitive works to avoid harm to biodiversity features. e) The times during construction when specialist ecologists need to be present on site to oversee works. f) Responsible persons and lines of communication. g) The role and responsibilities on site of an ecological clerk of works (ECoW) or similarly competent person. h) Use of protective fences, exclusion barriers and warning signs. The approved CEMP shall be adhered to and implemented throughout the construction period strictly in accordance with the approved details, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority" Reason: To conserve protected and Priority species and allow the LPA to discharge its duties under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended), the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) and s40 of the NERC Act 2006 (as amended).
14.A Biodiversity Enhancement Layout for biodiversity enhancements listed in the Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (Arbtech, April 2024) report shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The content of the Biodiversity Enhancement Layout shall include the following: a) detailed designs or product descriptions for biodiversity enhancements; and b) locations, orientations and heights for biodiversity enhancements on appropriate drawings. The enhancement measures shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details prior to occupation and all features shall be retained in that manner thereafter. Reason: To enhance protected and Priority species & habitats and allow the LPA to discharge its duties under paragraph 187d of the NPPF 2024 and s40 of the NERC Act 2006 (as amended).
15.Prior to commencement, a lighting design strategy for biodiversity in accordance with Guidance Note 08/23 (Institute of Lighting Professionals) as recommended by Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (Arbtech, April 2024) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The strategy shall: Identify those areas/features on site that are particularly sensitive for bats and that are likely to cause disturbance in or around their breeding sites and resting places or along important routes used to access key areas of their territory, for example, for foraging; and show how and where external lighting will be installed so that it can be clearly demonstrated that areas to be lit will not disturb or prevent the above species using their territory or having access to their breeding sites and resting places. All external lighting shall be installed in accordance with the specifications and locations set out in the scheme and maintained thereafter in accordance with the scheme. Under no circumstances should any other external lighting be installed without prior consent from the local planning authority. Reason: To allow the LPA to discharge its duties under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended), the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) and s40 of the NERC Act 2006 (as amended).
16.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 the agent via emails and phone calls at various times. The revisions involved clarifications regarding flood risk and biodiversity, including the lawful use of site. The final clarifications were subsequently submitted on 16/03/2026.
17.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.
18.This permission relates solely to the proposed extensions and to no other development.
19.Applicant is advised to adhere to the existing hours of operation on site.
20.The proposal is liable for the Mayor of London Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). Based upon the information supplied with the application, the CIL payable would be an estimated £19,350 (this figure is based on the information supplied within the CIL form) subject to indexation. 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.