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Conditions or Reasons for Planning Application - CB/24/02595/DOC
Conditions or Reasons:
7) No development shall commence until a detailed surface water drainage scheme, to manage surface water run off from the development for up to and including the 1 in 100 year event (+40%CC) 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 or sewage undertaker. The final detailed design shall be based on an agreed drainage strategy (to be submitted), and DEFRAs Non-statutory technical standards for sustainable drainage systems (March, 2018), and shall be implemented as approved. Any variation to the connections and controls indicated on the approved details 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 103 of the NPPF.
8) 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 Statement HCWS161.
9) No development shall take place until a foul drainage strategy has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Unless otherwise agreed in writing the works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details prior to the occupation of any dwelling subsequently approved.

Reason: Details are required prior to the commencement of development to ensure a suitable foul drainage to serve the site is provided to prevent the increased risk of flooding, to improve and protect water quality, and improve habitat and amenity in accordance with policy DM2 of the Core Strategy and Development Management Policies 2009.
12) No development shall take place until an ecological enhancement strategy (EES) for the creation of new wildlife features such as hibernacula, the erection of bird/bat and bee boxes in buildings/structures and tree, hedgerow, shrub and wildflower planting/establishment has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The content of the method statement shall be informed by an up to date Ecological Appraisal of the site and include the:
a) purpose and objectives for the proposed works;
b) detailed design(s) and/or working method(s) necessary to achieve stated objectives (including, where relevant, type and source of materials to be used);
c) extent and location of proposed works shown on appropriate scale maps and plans;
d) timetable for implementation, demonstrating that works are aligned with the proposed phasing of construction;
e) persons responsible for implementing the works;

The works shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the approved details and shall be retained in that manner thereafter

Reason: Details required prior to the commencement of development to ensure development is ecologically sensitive and secures biodiversity enhancements that are integrated into the development in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework.
13) No development shall commence until the following details have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority:
A Phase 1 Desk Study Report documenting the ground conditions of the site with regard to potential contamination;
A Phase 2 Site Investigation (where shown as necessary by the Phase 1 Desk Study);
A Phase 3 Remediation Scheme (where shown as necessary by the Phase 2 Site Investigation).

The details shall be undertaken in accordance with BS:10175:2011 or other appropriate guidance issued by the regulatory authorities. Any required and approved remediation scheme and responses to any unexpected contamination discovered during works, shall be carried out and completed prior to the first occupation of any dwelling hereby approved.

Thereafter no dwelling hereby approved shall be first occupied until a validation report has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority to demonstrate the effectiveness of any agreed Remediation Strategy. Any such validation shall include responses to any unexpected contamination discovered during works.

Reason: This conditions is pre commencement to ensure that any contamination is identified and investigated prior to development and if necessary remediation is undertaken, to protect human health and the environment.


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