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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:- In the interest of proper planning and for avoidance of doubt.
3.No works above damp proof course shall take place in relation to any of the development hereby approved until written specification of external finishes, including walls, doors, fenestrations, balconies, gates, guttering downpipes, balustrades, parapet, 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 external finishing materials to be used. Submission of samples prior to works above damp proof course will safeguard the appearance of the premises and the character of the immediate area and will ensure that the development accords with the Development Control Policies Development Plan Document Policies DC54 and DC61.
4.No works above damp proof course shall take place in relation to any of the development hereby approved until written specification and details of the proposed shopfronts, to be used across the ground floor commercial units have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and thereafter the development shall be constructed with the approved scheme. 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 works above damp proof course will ensure that the appearance of the proposed development will harmonise with the character of the surrounding area and comply with Policy DC61 of the Development Control Policies Development Plan Document.
5.A window display shall be provided at all times in the shopfronts premises fronting onto North Street. Reason:- In the interests of visual amenity, and in order that the development accords with Development Control Policies Development Plan Document Policy DC61.
6.Before the buildings hereby permitted are 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, and that the development accords with the Development Control Policies Development Plan Document Policy DC33.
7.No works above damp proof course shall take place in relation to any of the development hereby approved until there has been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority 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. The hard and soft landscaping details shall include the followings; - - Planting specification - Full details of all proposed species of plants to be supplied. To include scale/maturity of trees and larger shrubs - Tree planting - Details to ensure designed environments for tree planting are suitable to support healthy planting establishment and growth. Information to include typical plans and sections of tree planting, demonstrating the scale of any tree pits. Drawings must describe minimum substrate depths; substrate specification; tree accessories including aeration, irrigation, structural root cells, and anchoring; surface treatments; edges; any grilles or other protection measures intended - External surface materials - Specification of proposed paving and 'grasscrete', including associated bedding/substrate details - Edging - Details on specification of edging between different surfaces required - Furniture and play equipment - Specification of selected furniture required, including play features, bollards, benches, planters etc - Landscape maintenance strategy - A landscape maintenance schedule, for hard and soft materials, is required as part of the application to ensure longevity of material selection and adequate consideration has been applied to maintenance requirements. The landscaping scheme shall then be implemented in accordance with the approved scheme and maintained as such thereafter. 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 works above damp proof course will ensure that the development accords with the Development Control Policies Development Plan Document Policy DC61. It will also ensure accordance with Section 197 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
8.Prior to the works above damp proof course 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 works above damp proof course will protect the visual amenities of the development, prevent undue overlooking of adjoining property and ensure that the development accords with the Development Control Policies Development Plan Document Policy DC61.
9.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. It will also ensure that the development accords with the Development Control Policies Development Plan Document Policies DC32 and DC61.
10.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 and ensure that the development accords with the Development Control Policies Development Plan Document Policy DC61.
11.No building shall be occupied or use commenced until cycle storage is provided in accordance the drawings hereby approved and retained as such permanently 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
12.The proposals should provide a 2.1 by 2.1 metre pedestrian visibility splay on either side of the proposed access, set back to the boundary of the public footway. There should be no obstruction or object higher than 0.6 metres within the visibility splay. Reason:- In the interests of highway safety, and in order that the development accords with the Development Control Policies Development Plan Document Policy DC32.
13.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 the Development Control Policies Development Plan Document Policy DC61.
14.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. It will also ensure that the development accords the Development Control Policies Development Plan Document Policy DC61.
15.No works shall take place in relation to any of the development hereby approved (except works required to secure compliance with this condition) until the following Contaminated Land reports (as applicable) are submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority: a) A Phase I (Desktop Study) Report documenting the history of this 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 site 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 (Risk Management Strategy) Report if the Phase II Report confirms the presence of a significant pollutant linkage requiring remediation. The report will comprise two parts: Part A - Remediation Scheme which will be fully implemented before it is first occupied. Any variation to the scheme shall be agreed in writing to the Local Planning Authority in advance of works being undertaken. The Remediation Scheme is to include consideration and proposals to deal with situations where, during works on site, contamination is encountered which has not previously been identified. Any further contamination shall be fully assessed and an appropriate remediation scheme submitted to the Local Planning Authority for written approval. Part B - Following completion of the remediation works a 'Validation Report' must be submitted demonstrating that the works have been carried out satisfactorily and remediation targets have been achieved. d) If during development works any contamination should be encountered which was not previously identified and is derived from a different source and/or of a different type to those included in the contamination proposals, then revised contamination proposals shall be submitted to the LPA; and e) If during development work, site contaminants are found in areas previously expected to be clean, then their remediation shall be carried out in line with the agreed contamination proposals. For further guidance see the leaflet titled, 'Land Contamination and the Planning Process'. Reason:- Insufficient information has been supplied with the application to judge the risk arising from contamination. Submission of an assessment prior to commencement will ensure the safety of the occupants of the development hereby permitted and the public generally. It will also ensure that the development accords with Development Control Policies Development Plan Document Policies DC54 and DC61.
16.No demolition or development shall take place until a Stage 1 written scheme of investigation (WSI) has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. For land that is included in the WSI no demolition or development shall take place other than in accordance with the agreed WSI and the programme and methodology of site evaluation and the nomination of a competent person(s) or organisation to undertake the agreed works. If the heritage assets are identified by stage 1 then for those parts of the site which have archaeological interest a stage 2 WSI shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. For land that is included within the stage 2 WSI no demolition/development shall take place other than in accordance with the agreed stage 2 WSI, which shall include: A. The statement of significance and research objectives, 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 the programme for post-investigative assessment and subsequent analysis, publication and 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 stage 2 WSI. Written schemes of investigation will need to be prepared and implemented by a suitably qualified/professionally accredited archaeological practice in accordance with Historic England's Guidelines for Archaeological Projects in Greater London. Reason: Heritage assets of archaeological interest survive on the site. Insufficient information has been supplied with the application in relation to these matters. The planning authority wishes to secure the provision of archaeological investigation and the subsequent recording of the remains prior to development (including historic buildings recording), in accordance with Policy DC70 of the Development Control Policies Development Plan Document and the NPPF.
17.At least 10 percent of the dwellings hereby approved shall be constructed to comply with Part M4(3)(2)(a) of the Building Regulations - Wheelchair Adaptable Dwellings. The remainder of the 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 DC7 of the Local Development Framework and Policy 3.8 of the London Plan.
18.No works above damp proof course shall take place in relation to any of the development hereby approved until an assessment is undertaken of the impact of road noise emanating from North Street upon the development in accordance with the methodology contained in the Department of Transport/Welsh office memorandum, "Calculation of Road Traffic Noise",1988. Reference should be made to the good standard to be found in the World Health Organisation Document no.12 relating ot community noise and BS8233:1999. Following this, a scheme detailing measures, which are to protect occupants from road traffic noise shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and shall be implemented prior to occupation and retained thereafter. Reason:- Insufficient information has been supplied with the application to judge the impact of road noise upon the proposed development. Submission of an assessment prior to commencement will protect future residents against the impact of road noise in accordance with Development Control Policies Development Plan Document Policy DC61.
19.Before the works above damp proof course of the development hereby approved commences, details of a scheme shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority which specifies the provisions to be made for the control of noise from nearby commercial activities affecting the site and any plant and machinery associated with the approved scheme. Such scheme as may be approved shall be implemented prior to first occupation and thereafter retained in accordance with such details. Reason: Insufficient information has been supplied with the application to judge the impact of adjacent commercial noise upon the proposed development. Submission of an assessment prior to works above damp proof course will protect future residents against the impact of noise in accordance with Development Control Policies Development Plan Document Policy DC61.
20.Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015, the ground floor premises of the application site shall only be used as follows; 213 and part 217 North Street for retail purposes within class A1; 215 and part 217 for office purposes within class B1; 219 for a café within class A3 as shown on the associated drawing number (6700/D3100 Rev 4) and for no other purpose (including any other purpose in Classes A or B of the Schedule to 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:- To restrict the use of the premises to one compatible with the surrounding area and to enable the Local Planning Authority to exercise control over any future use not forming part of this application, and that the development accords with the Development Control Policies Development Plan Document Policy DC61
21.No development above damp proof course shall take place until there has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority a scheme for the extraction, ventilation, filtration and deodorizing of cooking fumes with respect to the proposed café as shown on the drawing number 6700/D3100 Rev 4). The scheme shall include details of discharge point, the predicated acoustic performance of the system and shall incorporate sound attenuation measures which will ensure the existing background noise level at a metre distance to the nearest habitable window would not increase to the detriment of the existing and future occupiers of the site, for which there an acoustic report shall be provided and approved in writing along with other information outlined in this condition. The approved scheme shall be carried out prior to the commencement of the use hereby permitted and shall be retained as such thereafter. All equipment installed as part of the approved scheme shall be operated and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' instruction. Reason:- Insufficient information has been supplied with the application to judge the technical specifications of the mechanical ventilation system. 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 protect the amenity of occupiers of nearby premises, and in order that the development accords with Development Control Policies Development Plan Document Policy DC61.
22.With respect to the A3 use hereby permitted the premises itself shall not be used other than between the hours of 8am to 10pm Monday to Friday, 8am to 11pm on Saturdays and Fridays and the open yard to the rear shall not be used other than between 8am and 7pm Monday to Saturdays and not at all on Sundays, and Bank or Public holidays without the prior consent in writing of the Local Planning Authority. Reason To enable the Local Planning Authority to retain control in the interests of amenity, and in order that the development accords with Development Control Policies Development Plan Document Policy DC61.
23.No development shall take place until a scheme for the provision and management of the River Rom edge has been submitted to and agreed in writing by the local planning authority, in consultation with the Environment Agency. Thereafter the development shall be implemented in accordance with the approved scheme. The scheme should include, but not necessarily be limited to the following elements: - details of any proposed enhancements to the riverbank. - details of any landscaping and new planting (NB planting to be of native species) - details of maintenance and management regimes - details of any new habitat created on site - details of any artificial lighting that may impact on the watercourse (lighting should be directional and kept below 2 lux). - - The method of removal of the concrete covering to the River Rom, and any associated impacts on the surrounding embankment area - - Potential contamination issues involved in demolition and how these will be addressed - - Details (sections at scale 1:20 of proposed treatment to the embankment edge, including any retaining walls and balustrade - - Ecological enhancements to the river and how these will be achieved - - Maintenance strategy - - Safety strategy, including how potential hazards associated with the neighbouring children's play area will be managed - - Access requirements, including third parties such as the Environment Agency Reasons: To enhance the ecological value of the development and River Rom. To ensure the proposed development will contribute to the recommendations of the Thames River Basin Management Plan for the River Rom. To ensure compliance with the Water Framework Directive. To ensure compliance with the NPPF (2018) paragraphs 170 and 175 and Havering Local Plan Policy 31.
24.The development shall not commence until details of a surface water drainage strategy have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall then be carried out and maintained thereafter in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In order to manage surface water within the site.
25.Prior to the first occupation of the development a parking management plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority Such plan should include the allocation of the parking provision within the site and details of how this will be managed and enforced through the life of the development. The development shall thereafter be maintained in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In order to ensure the adequate functioning of the parking provision within the site in the interests of amenity and highway safety.
26.Before the development hereby approved is first occupied, the site shall be equipped with both passive and active provision of electric vehicle charging points, in accordance with details which shall have been previously submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. This shall provide a minimum of 20 per cent of all spaces for electric vehicles, with a further 20 per cent passive provision for electric vehicles in the future. Reason: In order to encourage the uptake of the use of electric vehicles.
27.No part of the development hereby approved shall be occupied until access to the highway has been completed in accordance with the details that have been previously submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of ensuring good design and ensuring public safety and to comply with policies of the Core Strategy and Development Control Policies DPD, namely CP10, CP17, and DC61.
28.No signage shall be displayed on either the existing or the proposed buildings until such time as an appropriate scheme for the display of advertisement under "The Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (England) Regulations 2007", has been submitted to and approved by the local planning authority. Subsequently the signage shall be implemented in accordance to the consented scheme. . Reason: In the interest of the visual amenity of the area.
29.No works shall be carried out above the damp proof course until further detailed sections 1:10 / 1:5 to illustrate material specifications of drainage boards, waterproofing and root membranes, substrates, hard surfacing and access routes, and planting proposals with respect to the proposed green roof has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. Subsequently the approved green roof shall be implemented prior to the occupation of any part of the development hereby approved. Reason: In the interest of the sustainability and the amenity of the area.
30.No works shall be carried out above the damp proof course until further detailed specification and detailed drawings of pedestrian and vehicle gates facing North Street, including plan/section/elevation at minimum scale 1:20 shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. Thereafter the scheme shall be implemented in accordance to the approved scheme. Reason; In the interest of the visual amenity of the area.
31.No works shall be carried out above the damp proof course until further detailed specification in respect of all balconies to including plan/section/elevation at minimum scale 1:20, and typical details at scale 1:5. shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. Thereafter the scheme shall be implemented in accordance to the approved scheme and retained thereafter in accordance with the approved details. Reason; In the interest of the visual amenity of the area and the privacy of the adjoining occupiers
32.No works shall be carried out above the damp proof course until further detailed and specification of proposed extract ventilation system, air source heat pump system and photovoltaics, setting out how this will achieve targets set out in the submitted Energy Statement. To include the scale of plant required and further details of how this will be accommodated within the proposal, shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. Thereafter, the scheme shall be implemented in accordance to the approved scheme. Reason; In the interest of the sustainability agenda
33.No works shall be carried out above the damp proof course until further detailed and specification of proposed access ways to demonstrate compliance with in British Standards 8300 1:2018 and Building Regulations part M. including information such as of landings/resting positions, tactile paving, cross falls. , shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. Thereafter, the scheme shall be implemented in accordance to the approved scheme. Reason; In the interest of the equality agenda
34.The proposed development shall achieve a Certificate of Compliance in respect of the Secured by Design scheme, or alternatively achieve security standards (based on Secured by Design principles) to the satisfaction of the Metropolitan Police, details of which shall be provided to the Local Planning Authority and approved in writing prior to the first occupation of the approved development. All security measures applied to the approved development shall be permanently retained thereafter. Reason:In the interests of providing a safer environment for future residents and visitors to the site and reduce the fear of crime.
35.Before the development above damp proof course is carried out screening to the balconies landing and stair case and walkways across the site shall be fitted in accordance with details which shall have been previously submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. In particular full specification and detailed drawings of the proposed screen on the north eastern elevation (facing towards the rear 0f Cedar Gardens), including plan/section/elevation at minimum scale 1:20, and typical details at scale 1:5. To include analysis of transparency, privacy and details of impact on daylight levels to proposed units. The screening scheme shall be implemented prior to the first occupation of any part of the site and retained permanently thereafter in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure privacy and amenity for existing and future occupiers is maintained.
36.There shall be no window or any opening on the flank of the south east elevation the building referred to as Block one. Further all windows on the roof-slope of Block 1 shall be obscured and fixed to the height of 1.7m from finished floor level. Reason: In order to protect the privacy of adjoining occupiers.
37.Apart from the area shown on D301/02 ref 2, in respect of the roof of block 1, no other part of the flat roof hereby approved shall be used terrace, balcony or any other amenity space. Reason: In order to protect the privacy of adjoining occupiers.
38.Notwithstanding the drawings hereby approved the detail of privacy screen on the south east side of the roof terrace with respect to block one shall be submitted to and approved in writing. The approved privacy screen shall then be erected prior to the occupation of the site and retained permanently thereafter. Reason: In order to protect the privacy of adjoining occupiers.
39.There shall be no window or any opening on the flank of the north west elevation the building referred to as block 3. Reason: In order to protect the privacy of adjoining occupiers.
40.No building shall be occupied or use commenced until external lighting is provided in accordance with details previously submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The lighting shall be provided and operated in strict accordance with the approved scheme. Reason:- Insufficient information has been supplied with the application to judge the impact arising from any external lighting required in connection with the building or use. 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 residential amenity and ensure that the development accords with the Development Control Policies Development Plan Document Policy DC61.
41.No part of the development hereby approved shall be occupied until such time that all conditions in respect of the associated listed building consent (ref L0008.19) have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority and the approved details have been completed in accordance to the approved scheme. Reason; In order to protect the special and significant of historic asset.
42.1 A fee is required when submitting details pursuant to the discharge of conditions. In order to comply with the Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications, Deemed Applications, Requests and Site Visits) (England) Regulations 2012, (as amended), a fee of £116 per request or £34 where the related permission was for extending or altering a dwellinghouse, is needed.
43.Statement Required by Article 35 (2) of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015: In accordance with para 186-187 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2012, improvements required to make the proposal acceptable were negotiated with Martyn Pattie during meetings with the case officer. The revisions involved improvements to the design of the flats, improvements to the site layout and measures to reduce the impact of the development on adjoining land and properties. The amendments were subsequently submitted on a number of occasion in October, November, December 2019 and January 2020.
44.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
45.For any development where a flood risk is identified, the Council as the Lead Local Flood Authority want to see developers consider and implement flood resilience/resistance measures into the buildings themselves. This is not to stop development but to ensure the protection for future residents is maintained and enhanced.
46.The following measures are strongly recommended, although this list is not exhaustive:- - Raising the level of the building by at least 300mm above local levels; - Waterproof membrane in the ground floor; - Waterproof plaster and waterproofing to ground floor; - Electrics from the upstairs down and sockets high up off the ground floor; - Non return valves on the sewerage pipes; - Emergency escape plan for each individual property; - Air brick covers; and - Movable flood barriers for entrances
47.With regards to surface water drainage it is the responsibility of the developer to make proper provision for drainage to ground, water courses or a suitable sewer. In respect of surface water it is recommended that the applicant should ensure that storm flows are attenuated or regulated into the receiving public network through on or off site storage. When it is proposed to connect to a combined public sewer, the site drainage should be separate and combined at the final manhole nearest the boundary. Connections are not permitted for the removal of Ground Water. Where the developer proposes to discharge to a public sewer, prior approval from Thames Water Developer Services will be required. They can be contacted on 0845 850 2777.
48.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 on 01708 433751 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.
49.The proposal would be CIL liable, the total net increase in residential accommodation, CIL liable would be 2419sqm. The liability in respect of the Mayoral CIL would be £65,404.99 and for Havering would be £297,431.91.