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Conditions or Reasons for Planning Application - CB/20/03300/REG3
Conditions or Reasons:
1) The development hereby permitted shall begin not later than three years from the date of this permission.

Reason: To comply with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.
2) No works above ground level, notwithstanding the details submitted with the application, shall be undertaken until details of the materials to be used for the external walls and roof of the development, hereby approved, shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval in writing. The development shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: To control the appearance of the building in the interests of the visual amenities of the locality, in accordance with Policy BE8 of the adopted Local Plan, Policy HQ1 of the emerging Local Plan and the NPPF.
3) No development shall commence until a detailed surface water drainage scheme, to manage surface water runoff from the development for up to and including the 1 in 100 year event (+40%CC), and a maintenance and management plan for the scheme has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The discharge rate from the development will be limited to the equivalent 1 in 1 year rate, or an appropriate rate as agreed by the Bedford Group of Internal Drainage Boards. The final detailed design shall be based on the agreed drainage Strategy (Ref: Concertus119258, V1.4, 17/8/2020) and DEFRAs Non-statutory technical standards for sustainable drainage systems (March 2018) and shall be implemented and maintained as approved. Maintenance will ensure the system functions as designed for the lifetime of the development. Any variation to the connections and controls indicated on the approved drawing which may be necessary at the time of construction would require the resubmission of those details to the Local Planning Authority for approval.
Reason: To ensure the approved system will function to a satisfactory minimum standard of operation and maintenance and prevent the increased risk of flooding both on and off site, in accordance with para 163 and 165 of the NPPF and its supporting technical guidance.
4) No building/dwelling shall be occupied until the developer has formally submitted in writing to the Local Planning Authority a finalised 'Maintenance and Management Plan' for the entire surface water drainage system, inclusive of any adoption arrangements and/or private ownership or responsibilities, and that the approved surface water drainage scheme has been correctly and fully installed as per the final approved details.

Reason: To ensure that the implementation and long term operation of a sustainable drainage system (SuDS) is in line with what has been approved, in accordance with Written StatementHCWS161, 18th December 2014.
5) Prior to occupation of any phase of the development, details of a public art plan shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority in writing. The public art plan shall include details of a timetable for implementation and shall agree the scale of the proposed public art. The details shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: In order to provide a high quality development, in accordance with Policy BE8 of the adopted Local Plan and the NPPF.
6) Prior to the commencement of works above ground level a Noise Management Plan shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval in writing. Such a management plan shall identify measures to control noise emanating from the hereby permitted facility. Any identified measures shall be implemented in accordance with the approved plan at all times.

Reason: To protect the amenity of surrounding residents, in accordance with the Policy BE8 of the adopted Local Plan and the NPPF.
7) In the event that contamination is found at any time when carrying out the approved development, it shall be reported in writing immediately to the Local Planning Authority. An investigation and risk assessment shall then be undertaken by a competent person, in accordance with 'Model Procedures for the Management of Land Contamination, CLR 11'. A written report of the findings should be forwarded for approval to the Local Planning Authority. Following completion of remedial measures a verification report shall be prepared that demonstrates the effectiveness of the remediation carried out. No part of the development should be occupied until all remedial and validation works are approved in writing.

Reason: To protect human health and to ensure that no future investigation is required under Part2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
8) Prior to the commencement of works above ground level, details of any proposed lighting shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval in writing. The details shall be provided in full, and in accordance with the approved details, prior to the first occupation of the development.

Reason: To preserve and enhance the character of the listed building and in the interests of high quality design, in accordance with Policy BE8 of the adopted Local Plan, Policy HQ1 of the emerging Local Plan and the NPPF
9) No development shall take place above ground level until a scheme has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority for the provision of fire hydrants at the development. Prior to the first occupation of the dwellings the fire hydrants serving that development shall be installed as approved. Thereafter the fire hydrants shall be retained as approved in perpetuity.

Reason: In order to ensure appropriate access to fire hydrants for use in the event of emergency in accordance with policy BE8 of adopted Local Plan and Section 12 of the NPPF
10) Before the development is first brought into use, an updated Travel Plan shall be prepared, submitted and approved by the Local Planning Authority. The plan shall contain details of:

plans for the establishment of a working group involving the School, parents and representatives of the local community
pupil travel patterns and barriers to sustainable travel.
measures to encourage and promote sustainable travel and transport for journeys to and from school
an action plan detailing targets
a timetable for implementing appropriate measures and plans for annual monitoring and review
measures to manage the car parking on site

All measures agreed therein shall be undertaken in accordance with the approved Plan.

Reason: In the interests of highway safety, to reduce congestion and to promote the use of sustainable modes of transport, in accordance with Policy BE8 of the adopted local plan and the NPPF.
11) The development shall be undertaken in accordance with the details within the Sustainability section of the Design and Access Statement and BRUKL documents. The development shall be maintained in accordance with these details. A post-construction verification report shall be submitted for approval in writing.

Reason: In order to secure sustainable development, in accordance with Policy BE8 of the adopted Local Plan and the NPPF.
12) Prior to the first use of the development details of secured cycle parking for staff shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval in writing. The said storage and parking have been constructed in accordance with the approved details.

Reason:
In order to promote sustainable modes of transport, in accordance with Policy BE8 of the adopted Local Plan and the NPPF.
13) Before the premises are first occupied a scheme for traffic calming along Parkside Drive, including to restrict the parking of vehicles along Parkside Drive for a distance of 75 metres either side of the existing junction, shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval in writing. The scheme shall be implemented prior to the first use of the site.

Reason: In order to minimise danger, obstruction and inconvenience to users of the highway, in accordance with Policy BE8 of the adopted Local Plan and the NPPF.
14) Prior to occupation of the development a 3m wide footway/cycleway shall been constructed from the proposed car park to Parkside Drive in accordance with details of the approved drawing/or scheme to be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. The footway/cycleway shall also include connections to the Linmere development (to the east) and the Bellcross Homes site, if appropriate. Any Statutory Undertakers equipment or street furniture shall be resited to provide an unobstructed footway.

Reason:
In the interests of road safety and pedestrian movement, in accordance with Policy BE8 of the adopted Local Plan and the NPPF.
15) No development above ground level shall take place until a landscaping scheme to include all soft landscaping and a scheme for landscape maintenance for a period of five years following the implementation of the landscaping scheme have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved scheme shall be implemented by the end of the full planting season immediately following the completion (a full planting season means the period from October to March). The trees, shrubs and grass shall subsequently be maintained in accordance with the approved landscape maintenance scheme and any which die or are destroyed during this period shall be replaced during the next planting season.

Reason: To ensure an acceptable standard of landscaping, in accordance with Policy BE8 of the adopted Local Plan, Policy HQ1 of the emerging Local Plan, the adopted Design Guide and the NPPF. These details are required prior to commencement, as they landscaping may influence the location of other elements of the development, such as bin storage and collection.
16) No development shall commence above ground level until a scheme (based on current government policy/guidance at the time of submission) for the provision of electric charging points has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The charging points shall be provided as approved prior to the occupation of the buildings they serve.

Reason: To ensure the development protects and exploits opportunities for the use of sustainable transport modes for the movement of people in accordance with paragraph 105 e) of the National Planning Policy Framework 2019.
17) Prior to the commencement of works above ground level :
A detailed assessment of ground conditions of the land proposed for the new playing fields shall be undertaken (including drainage and topography) to identify constraints which could affect playing field quality; and
Based on the results of this assessment to be carried out pursuant to (a) above of this condition, a detailed scheme to ensure that the playing fields will be provided to an acceptable quality (including appropriate drainage where necessary) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority after consultation with Sport England.

The works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved scheme within a timescale to be first approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority after consultation with Sport England.
 
Reason: To ensure that site surveys are undertaken for new or replacement playing fields and that any ground condition constraints can be and are mitigated to ensure provision of an adequate quality playing field and to accord with Local Plan Policy BE8 and the NPPF.
18) The playing field/artificial grass pitch shall be used for Outdoor Sport and for no other purpose (including without limitation any other purpose in Class F2 Use Classes Order 1987 (as amended), or in any provision equivalent to that Class in any statutory instrument revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification).
 
Reason: To protect the playing field/artificial grass pitch from loss and/or damage, to maintain the quality of and secure the safe use of sports pitch/es and to accord with LP Policy BE8 and the NPPF.
19) The use of the development shall not commence until a community use scheme has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority (in consultation with Sport England. The scheme shall apply to the facilities being made available for community use and shall include details of pricing policy, hours of use, access by non-educational establishment users/non-members, management responsibilities, a mechanism for review and a programme for implementation. The approved scheme shall be implemented upon the start of use of the development  and shall be complied with for the duration of the use of the development.
 
Reason: To secure well managed safe community access to the sports facility, to ensure sufficient benefit to the development of sport and to accord with LP Policy BE8.
20) Prior to the commencement of works above ground level details of the design, layout and technical specification for the artificial pitch and sports hall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority (in consultation with Sport England). The facilities shall not be constructed other than in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: To ensure the development is fit for purpose and sustainable and to accord with Development Plan Policy BE8 and the NPPF.
21) The development hereby permitted shall be undertaken in full accordance with the Councils adopted Construction Code of Practice for Developers and Contractors https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/info/44/planning/674/codes_of_practice_for_planning.

Reason: In order to minimise the impact of construction work on the amenities of nearby residential properties (Section 12, NPPF)
22) The development hereby permitted shall be undertaken in full accordance with the Councils adopted Environmental Code of Practice https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/info/44/planning/674/codes_of_practice_for_planning/3

Reason: In order to minimise the impact of development on existing trees, landscape features and biodiversity (Section 15, NPPF)
23) No development shall take place until a written scheme of archaeological resource management (WSARM), has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

The WSARM shall include the following components:

1. method statements for the investigation of all archaeological remains present at the site
2. method statements for the preservation in situ of any archaeological remains that cannot be fully investigated (if appropriate)
3. an outline strategy for post-excavation assessment, analysis and publication, including details of the timetable for each stage of the post-excavation works

The said development shall only be implemented in full accordance with the approved WSARM and this condition shall only be fully discharged when:

1. it has been confirmed in writing by the Local Planning Authority that all elements of the archaeological fieldwork have been completed or the preservation in situ of archaeological remains that cannot be investigated has been achieved
2. a Post Excavation Assessment report and an Updated Project Design or a final archaeological report has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. This shall be done within twelve months of the completion of the archaeological fieldwork unless otherwise agreed in advance in writing by the Local Planning Authority
3. the post-excavation analysis as specified in the approved Updated Project Design (if a UPD is prepared); the preparation of the site archive ready for deposition at a store approved by the Local Planning Authority; the preparation of an archive report and the submission of a publication report have all been completed. This shall be done within two years of the conclusion of the archaeological fieldwork unless otherwise agreed in advance in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason:This condition is pre-commencement as a failure to secure archaeological investigation in advance of development and to make the record of that work publicly available would be contrary to paragraph 199 of the National Planning Policy Framework that requires developers to record and advance of understanding of the significance of any heritage assets affected by development before they are lost (wholly or in part).
24) Prior to the first use of the development, details of a scheme of CCTV cameras at the shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved scheme of CCTV cameras shall be installed prior to the first use of the development and retained thereafter.

Reason: In the interests of amenity and to reduce instances of antisocial behaviour, in accordance with the NPPF.
25) Prior to the first use of the development, details of a scheme of to manage the car parking provision, including any specific allocation, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be maintained thereafter in accordance with the approved scheme.

Reason: In the interests of highways safety and to provide sufficient car parking provision, in accordance with the NPPF.
26) The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in complete accordance with the details shown on the submitted plans, numbers 119258-CDP-ZZ-XX-DR-A-2013-P1, 119258-CDP-ZZ-XX-DR-A-2014-P1, 119258-CDP-ZZ-XX-DR-L-5001, 119258-CDP-ZZ-XX-DR-L-2002 P4, 119258-CDP-ZZ-XX-DR-A-2012-P3, 119258-CDP-TB-XX-DR-A-2007-P5, 119258-CDP-ZZ-XX-DR-L-2003-P3, 119258-CDP-ZZ-XX-DR-L-2001-P7, 119258-CDP-ZZ-XX-DR-A-2009-P1, 119258-CDP-ZZ-XX-DR-A-2002-P5, 119258-CDP-TB-R1-DR-A-2010-P4, 119258-CDP-SB-XX-DR-A-2008-P6, 119258-CDP-ZZ-XX-DR-A-2001-P7, 119258-CDP-TB-02-DR-A-2005-P3, 119258-CDP-TB-01-DR-A-2004-P3, 119258-CDP-TB-00-DR-A-2003-P3, 39840D--1.0-External Lighting Plan, 119258-CDP-SB-R1-DR-A-2011-P3 and 119258-CDP-SB-00-DR-A-2006-P3
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Reason: To identify the approved plan/s and to avoid doubt.


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