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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:- The Local Planning Authority consider it essential that the whole of the development is carried out and that no departure whatsoever is made from the details approved, since the development would not necessarily be acceptable if partly carried out or carried out differently in any degree from the details submitted. Also, in order that the development accords with Development Control Policies Development Plan Document Policy DC61.
3.No works shall take place in relation to any of the development hereby approved until samples of all materials to be used in the external construction of the building(s) are 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 samples prior to commencement 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.
4.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.
5.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.
6.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.
7.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.
8.Prior to the retail store first trading the car/vehicle parking area shown on the approved plans shall be completed to the full satisfaction of the Local Authority, and thereafter, the area shall be kept free of obstruction and available for the parking of vehicles associated with the development during the approved opening hours. 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.
9.Prior to the retail store first trading the accessible parking spaces shown on the approved plans shall be completed to the full satisfaction of the Local Authority, and thereafter, the area shall be kept free of obstruction and available for the parking of vehicles belonging to disabled people associated with the development. Reason:- To ensure that there is adequate on-site accessible parking facilities for the disabled in accordance with Development Control Policies Development Plan Document Policy DC33.
10.No deliveries to or collections from the site shall be made other than between the following times: 07:00 hours to 21:00 hours Monday to Saturday and 11:00 hours to 13:00 hours on Sundays, Bank or Public Holidays. Reason:- To protect the amenities of nearby residential properties in accordance with Policy DC61 of the Development Control Policies Development Plan Document.
11.Prior to the retail store first trading the facilities for loading, unloading, circulation and manoeuvring shall be completed in accordance with the approved plans, to the full satisfaction of the Local Authority. Thereafter, these areas shall be kept free of obstruction and available for these uses. Reason:- To ensure that there are adequate servicing facilities within the site in the interests of highway safety in accordance with Development Control Policies Development Plan Document Policy DC36.
12.No works 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. 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 commencement 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.
13.No goods or materials shall be stored on the site in the open without the prior consent in writing of the Local Planning Authority. Reason:- In the interests of visual amenity, and that the development accords with Development Control Policies Development Plan Document Policy DC61.
14.Prior to the commencement 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 commencement 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.
15.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.
16.Prior to the commencement of development of the site, details shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority setting out suitable gas protection measures to be employed on site including, but not necessarily limited to, the installation of a suitable gas resistant membrane. The gas protection measures shall be carried out in strict accordance with the agreed details. Upon completion of installation, a 'Verification Report' must be submitted demonstrating that the works have been carried out. Reason:- Insufficient information has been submitted to ensure that the occupants of the development and property are not subject to any risks from soil gas and/or vapour in accordance with LDF Core Strategy and Development Control Policies DPD Policy DC53.
17.The retail store shall not be open to customers outside of the following times: 07:00 hours to 23:00 hours Monday to Saturday and 09:00 hours to 21:00 hours on Bank and Public Holidays and for any 6 hours between these times on Sundays. Reason:- To protect the amenities of nearby residents in accordance with Development Control Policies Development Plan Document Policies DC61.
18.The retail store shall not commence trading until a staff travel plan to reduce single occupancy car journeys and to promote sustainable means of transport for staff has been submitted to and agreed in writing by the local planning authority. The plan shall include details for monitoring of the approved measures and shall be implemented in accordance with the agreed details throughout the life of the store. Reason:- To reduce reliance upon the private motor car and to encourage the use of other means of transport.
19.Prior to commencement details of external lighting, including for all car parking areas, shall be submitted to an approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme shall include details of the extent of illumination together with precise details of the height, location and design of the lights. The external lighting shall be retained thereafter for the lifetime of the development. 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 will protect residential amenity and ensure that the development accords with the Development Control Policies Development Plan Document Policy DC61.
20.No development shall commence on site unless and until the Local Planning Authority has approved a scheme of works for the proposed alterations to the public highway; and the retail store shall not open to customers until the approved scheme of works has been implemented by or on behalf of the applicant in full in accordance with the Local Planning Authority's written approval and has been certified as complete on behalf of the Local Planning Authority. Reason:- Insufficient information has been submitted with regard to the proposed alterations to the public highway. Submission of this detail prior to commencement will be in the wider interests of the travelling public and are maintained and comply with policies CP10, CP17 and DC61 of the Core Strategy and Development Control Policies Development Plan Document.
21.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.
22.Prior to commencement, the proposed vehicular access shall be subjected to a combined Stage 1/2 Road Safety Audit. Prior to occupation, the proposed vehicular access shall be subjected to a Stage 3 Road Safety Audit. In both cases, recommendations shall be reasonable dealt with. The Road Safety Audit should be undertaken in accordance with Transport for London standard SQA-0170 (May 2014) or HD19/15 of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges. 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, DC32 and DC61.
23.Prior to commencement, details of the proposed method of retaining Fairkytes Avenue shall be submitted for approval in accordance with the requirements of BD2/05 of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges. 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, DC32 and DC61.
24.Prior to commencement a scheme for the new plant or machinery shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority to achieve the following standard - Noise levels expressed as the equivalent continuous sound level LAeq (1 hour) when calculated at the boundary with the nearest noise sensitive property shall not exceed LA90 -10dB. Plant and machinery shall be maintained thereafter in accordance with the approved scheme. Reason:- Insufficient information has been supplied with the application to assess the noise levels of the plant or machinery to be used 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 prevent noise nuisance to adjoining properties in accordance with the Development Control Policies Development Plan Document Policies DC55 and DC61.
25.Prior to commencement details of a suitable mechanical ventilation system to be installed to control the transmission of noise and vibration shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter, the equipment shall be properly maintained and operated in accordance with the scheme during normal working hours. 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.
26.The retail development hereby permitted shall achieve a BREEAM rating of 'very good' and shall not be opened for trading until a BREEAM certificate has been issued and a copy provided to the local planning authority certifying that a rating of 'very good' has been achieved. Reason:- Insufficient information has been supplied with the application to judge sustainability of the development. The approval of details prior to commencement of the use is necessary to ensure that a high standard of sustainable construction and environmental performance is achieved in accordance with Development Control Policies Development Plan Document Policy DC49.
27.The retail store shall not open to customers until the proposed drainage strategy has been implemented in accordance with the details set out in the Sustainable Design and Construction Statement report dated August 2016 submitted as part of the application. Reason:- Surface water drainage works are required on site to prevent the risk of flooding. The measures detailed in the drainage strategy are considered to be technically sound and need to be implemented as part of the development to ensure that it accords with Development Control Policies Development Plan Document Policies DC49 and DC61.
28.The proposed retail store shall not open to customers until measures have been implemented to secure the car park during the period when the store is closed in accordance with details that have previously been submitted to and agreed in writing with the local planning authority. Reason:- Insufficient information has been submitted with the application to demonstrate how the car park would be secured to minimise the risk of crime and anti-social behaviour to ensure that the development accords with Development Control Policies Development Plan Document Policies DC61 and DC63.
29.The proposed retail store shall not open to customers until a car parking management strategy to restrict the maximum length of stay for customers to 120 minutes per visit has been implemented in accordance with details that have previously submitted to and agreed in writing by the local planning authority. The approved management strategy shall be implemented throughout the lifetime of the development.. Reason:- Insufficient information has been submitted with the application to demonstrate how the proposed car parking restrictions will be achieved. The submission and implementation of the measures prior to the store trading to help minimise any overflow car parking onto local roads to ensure that the development accords with the LDF Development Control Policies Development Plan Document DC32 and DC33 (Annex 5).
30.The glazing in the shop front elevations of the building hereby permitted, shall not be obscured at any time, including items attached to the glazing or placed nearby. The glazing shall remain clear and un-obscured at all times. Reason:- In the interests of visual amenity and to comply with policy DC61 of the Core Strategy and Development Control Policies DPD.
31.No works shall take place in relation to any of the development hereby approved until details of proposed ground levels and finished floor levels are submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved levels. Reason:- Insufficient information has been supplied with the application to judge proposed ground and finished floor levels. Submission of details prior to commencement will ensure that the development is acceptable and does not have any unexpected impact on existing residential amenity in accordance with Policy DC61 of the LDF Core Strategy and Development Control Policies DPD.
32.The proposed retail store shall not open to customers until a detailed scheme for the re-use to the front of the site of the 'Towers' lettering, taken from the frontage of the existing building, has been submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason:- In the interests of visual amenity and to comply with policy DC61 of the Core Strategy and Development Control Policies DPD.
33.Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 3, Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (or any Order revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification), no development consisting of a change of use under Part 3 Class D, G or J shall be carried out without the express permission in writing of the local planning authority. Reason:- To protect the retail function of the development, the amenities of local residents and the character of the area in accordance with Development Control Policies Development Plan Document Policies DC61 and DC15.
34.The total of floorspace within the building shall not exceed 2,747 square metres at any time. No additional internal floors or mezzanine levels other than those shown on the approved plans shall be installed. Neither shall there be any subdivision of the retail sales area, nor the provision of ancillary or subsidiary retail units within that sales floor. Reason:- The application has been assessed on the basis of a single food retail unit and any changes could materially affect the vitality and viability of Hornchurch town centre, and to protect the amenities of local residents and the character of the area in accordance with Development Control Policies Development Plan Document Policies DC61 and DC15.
35.Fairkytes Avenue shall not be used by any development traffic during the construction of the development hereby approved, nor shall it be used at anytime by customer vehicles or vehicles associated with the operations of the food store as a means of entering or leaving the site. Reason:- To protect the amenity of neighbouring residents and in the interests of highway safety, and in order that the development accords with the Development Control Policies Development Plan Document Policies DC32 and DC61.
36.The proposed retail store shall not open to customers until a detailed scheme for additional road signage and road markings to enforce the site entrance turning restrictions has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Prior to the retail store opening to customers, the 'left-turn only' site access arrangement, as indicated on drawing no. 16/0705/SK04, and agreed signage and road markings shall be installed to the full satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority and thereafter maintained. Reason:- Insufficient information has been submitted with the application to demonstrate the proposed signage and road markings to be used at the site entrance. The submission and implementation of the measures prior to the store trading would ensure that there are adequate entrance and exit arrangements to serve the development and that the development accords with the Development Control Policies Development Plan Document Policies DC32 and DC33.
37.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 Luisa Janisch of Lidl, via meeting, telephone and email. The revisions involved alterations to the site entrance layout, as requested by Members at Regulatory Services committee. The amendments were subsequently submitted on 24 February 2017.
38.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 £14,940 (this figure may go up or down, 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.
39.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, which came into force from 22.11.2012, a fee of £97 per request or £28 where the related permission was for extending or altering a dwellinghouse, is needed.
40.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 as required (whether temporary or permanent), there may be a requirement for the diversion or protection of third party utility plant 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 license from the Council. If the developer requires scaffolding, hoarding or mobile cranes to be used on the highway, a licence is required and Streetcare should be contacted on 01708 434343 to make the necessary arrangements. Please note that unauthorised use of the highway for construction works is an offence.
41.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