| 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 untaken until details of the materials to be used for the external walls and roofs 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)
The first floor windows in the side elevations of Plots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of the proposed dwellings, hereby permitted, shall be permanently fitted with obscured glass of a type to substantially restrict vision through it at all times and shall be non-opening, unless the parts of the windows which can be opened are more than 1.7m above the floor of the rooms in which the windows is installed. No further windows or other openings shall be formed in the side elevation.
Reason: To safeguard the privacy of occupiers of adjoining properties, in accordance with Policy BE8 of the adopted Local Plan, Policy HQ1 of the emerging Local Plan, the adopted Design Guide and the NPPF. |
4)
Prior to the commencement of development above ground level, details of interface between the segregated access road and the proposed shared surface access road shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority and approved in writing. No building shall be occupied until the junction has been constructed in accordance with the approved details.
Reason: In order to minimise danger, obstruction and inconvenience to users of the highway and the premises in accordance with Policy BE8 of the adopted Local Plan, Policy HQ1 of the emerging Local Plan, the adopted Design Guide and the NPPF. |
5)
Prior to the commencement of development above ground level, details of improvements, required to make the access technically acceptable, to the junction between the proposed estate road and the highway shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority and approved in writing. No building shall be occupied until that junction has been constructed in accordance with the approved details.
Reason: In order to minimise danger, obstruction and inconvenience to users of the highway and of the proposed estate road in accordance with Policy BE8 of the adopted Local Plan, Policy HQ1 of the emerging Local Plan, the adopted Design Guide and the NPPF. |
6)
Visibility splays shall be provided at the junction of the access with the public highway before the development is brought into use. The minimum dimensions to provide the required splay lines shall be 2.4m measured along the centre line of the proposed access from its junction with the channel of the public highway and 43m measured from the centre line of the proposed access along the line of the channel of the public highway. The required vision splays shall, on land in the applicant's control, be kept free of any obstruction.
Reason: To provide adequate visibility between the existing highway and the proposed access, and to make the access safe and convenient for the traffic which is likely to use it in accordance with Policy BE8 of the adopted Local Plan, Policy HQ1 of the emerging Local Plan, the adopted Design Guide and the NPPF. |
7)
Prior to the first occupation of the development, hereby approved, details of a private pathway, connecting the development with the Highways boundary (on either Bedford Road or Thorn Road), shall be submitted for approval in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The proposed details shall include any proposed dedications between the applicant and the Highways Authority. The approved details shall be constructed and completed prior to the first occupation of the development. The development shall be maintained in accordance with the approved details thereafter.
Reasons: In order to provide an acceptable level of pedestrian connectivity for future occupants, in accordance with Policy BE8 of the adopted Local Plan, Policy HQ1 of the emerging Local Plan, the adopted Design Guide and the NPPF. |
8)
The maximum gradient of the vehicular access shall be 10% (1 in 10).
Reason: In the interests of the safety of persons using the access and users of the highway, in accordance with Policy BE8 of the adopted Local Plan, Policy HQ1 of the emerging Local Plan, the adopted Design Guide and the NPPF. |
9)
Prior to the commencement of development above ground level detailed plans and sections of the proposed road(s), including gradients and method of surface water disposal shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority and approved in writing. No building shall be occupied until the section of road which provides access has been constructed (apart from final surfacing) in accordance with the approved details.
Reason: To ensure that the proposed road works are constructed to an adequate standard, in accordance with Policy BE8 of the adopted Local Plan, Policy HQ1 of the emerging Local Plan, the adopted Design Guide and the NPPF. |
10)
Before the premises are occupied all on site vehicular areas shall be surfaced in a manner to the Local Planning Authority's approval so as to ensure satisfactory parking of vehicles outside highway limits. Arrangements shall be made for surface water from the site to be intercepted and disposed of separately so that it does not discharge into the highway.
Reason: In order to minimise danger, obstruction, and inconvenience to users of the highway and of the premises, in accordance with Policy BE8 of the adopted Local Plan, Policy HQ1 of the emerging Local Plan, the adopted Design Guide and the NPPF. |
11)
Prior to the first occupation of the development, details of secure cycle storage for residents and cycle parking for visitors shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority and approved in writing. The details shall be provided in accordance with the approved plans prior to the first occupation of the development.
Reason: To provide sustainable travel opportunities, in accordance with Policy BE8 of the adopted Local Plan, Policy HQ1 of the emerging Local Plan, the adopted Design Guide and the NPPF. |
12)
No dwelling shall be occupied until a greener less single point SuDS solution is incorporated. The 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 adjusted 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 drawing (Ref: 1102 P02 Sept 2019 by CD) 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.
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. |
13)
Prior to the first occupation of the development a finalised 'Maintenance and Management Plan' for the entire surface water drainage system, inclusive of any adoption arrangements and/or private ownership or responsibilities, shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority and approved in writing. No dwelling shall be occupied until 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 Statement HCWS161, 18th December 2014. |
14)
All tree removal and facilitation pruning shall be confined to that specified in Appendix 2"Survey Schedule" and in accordance with Section 6.1 of the "Tree Survey Report" (dated August 2020 - Revised March 2021), as prepared by RGS Arboricultural Consultants.
Reason:To ensure that only the minimum required tree work is carried out to facilitate development,thereby avoiding excessive or unnecessary works that could have a detrimental impact on the landscape character and visual amenity of the site, and that the required tree surgery is carried out to a high standard of workmanship, in accordance with the NPPF. |
15)
Prior to the commencement of development, all tree protection barriers shall be constructed and positioned in strict accordance with Appendix 3 "Tree Constraints/Protection Plan", and in accordance with Section 6.2, and to the build specification shown in Fig. 1, of the "Tree Survey Report" (dated August 2020 - Revised March 2021), as prepared by RGS Arboricultural Consultants.. The tree protection barriers shall then remain securely in position throughout the entire course of development works.
Reason: To ensure that a construction exclusion zone is maintained around the designated Root Protection Areas of retained trees and hedging, so as to secure their health, anchorage, screening and amenity value, in accordance with the NPPF. The details are required prior to the commencement of development, as works below ground level could adversely impact the condition of trees. |
16)
Throughout the course of development, all underground services must be sited to avoid the Root Protection Areas of retained trees. In cases where this is unavoidable, strict adherence to the requirements stipulated in NJUG 4 (National Joint Utilities Group Volume 4) - "NJUG Guidelines for the Planning, Installation and Maintenance of Utility Apparatus in Proximity to Trees", shall be implemented at all times.
Reason: To avoid damage to retained trees from the installation of underground services, so as to maintain tree root health and anchorage, in accordance with the NPPF. |
17)
All ecological measures shall be carried out in accordance with the April 2021 Ecology Strategy, as submitted with this application.
Reason: In the interests of biodiversity, in accordance with the NPPF. |
18)
Prior to the first occupation of the development, details of any proposed boundary treatment shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority and approved in writing.
Reason: To secure a high quality development, in accordance with the NPPF. |
19)
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. |
20)
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. |
21)
The development shall be constructed in accordance with the approved Sustainability Statement, as submitted with this application.
Reason: In order to secure a high quality, sustainable, development, in accordance with the 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)
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) |
24)
Prior to the first occupation of the development, a scheme for the provision of fast charging electric charging points shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The charging points shall be provided prior to the first occupation of the development.
Reason: To ensure the development protects and exploits opportunities for the use of sustainable transport modes for the movement of people in accordance with section 4 of the National Planning Policy Framework. |
25)
The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in complete accordance with the details shown on the submitted plans, numbers PL-01 Rev.K, Pl-06 Rev.B, 1102 Rev.P02, 1101 Rev.P01, Pl-05, 1104 Rev.P01, 1103 Rev.P01, PL-02 Rev.A, PL-03 Rev.B and PL-04.
Reason: To identify the approved plan/s and to avoid doubt. |
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