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)In accordance with Article 31 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2010, the Council hereby certify that the proposal as hereby approved conforms with the relevant policies of the Development Plan comprising of the Regional Spatial Strategy for the East of England (the East of England Plan and the Milton Keynes and South Midlands Sub-Regional Strategy), Bedfordshire Structure Plan 2011 and the South Bedfordshire Local Plan Review and material considerations do not indicate otherwise. The policies which refer are as follows:
East of England Plan (May 2008)
ENV7 Quality in the Built Environment
Bedfordshire Structure Plan 2011
Policy 25 - Infrastructure
South Bedfordshire Local Plan Review
H2 Fall-In Sites
SD1 Keynote Policy
BE8 Design Considerations
T10 Parking - New DevelopmentIn accordance with Article 31 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2010, the Council hereby certify that the proposal as hereby approved conforms with the relevant policies of the Development Plan comprising of the Regional Spatial Strategy for the East of England (the East of England Plan and the Milton Keynes and South Midlands Sub-Regional Strategy), Bedfordshire Structure Plan 2011 and the South Bedfordshire Local Plan Review and material considerations do not indicate otherwise. The policies which refer are as follows:
East of England Plan (May 2008)
ENV7 Quality in the Built Environment
Bedfordshire Structure Plan 2011
Policy 25 - Infrastructure
South Bedfordshire Local Plan Review
H2 Fall-In Sites
SD1 Keynote Policy
BE8 Design Considerations
T10 Parking - New Development |
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)In accordance with Article 31 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2010, the reason for any condition above relates to the Policies as referred to in the Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS), Bedfordshire Structure Plan 2011 (BSP) and the South Bedfordshire Local Plan Review (SBLPR).In accordance with Article 31 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2010, the reason for any condition above relates to the Policies as referred to in the Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS), Bedfordshire Structure Plan 2011 (BSP) and the South Bedfordshire Local Plan Review (SBLPR). |
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)This permission relates only to that required under the Town & Country Planning Acts and does not include any consent or approval under any other enactment or under the Building Regulations. Any other consent or approval which is necessary must be obtained from the appropriate authority.This permission relates only to that required under the Town & Country Planning Acts and does not include any consent or approval under any other enactment or under the Building Regulations. Any other consent or approval which is necessary must be obtained from the appropriate authority. |
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)The applicant is advised that no works associated with the construction of the vehicular access should be carried out within the confines of the public highway without prior consent, in writing, of the Central Bedfordshire Council. Upon receipt of this Notice of Planning Approval, the applicant is advised to write to Central Bedfordshire Council's Highway Help Desk, P.O.Box 1395, Bedford, MK42 5AN quoting the Planning Application number and supplying a copy of the Decision Notice and a copy of the approved plan. This will enable the necessary consent and procedures under Section 184 of the Highways Act to be implemented. The applicant is also advised that if any of the works associated with the construction of the vehicular access affects or requires the removal and/or the relocation of any equipment, apparatus or structures (e.g. street name plates, bus stop signs or shelters, statutory authority equipment etc.) then the applicant will be required to bear the cost of such removal or alteration.The applicant is advised that no works associated with the construction of the vehicular access should be carried out within the confines of the public highway without prior consent, in writing, of the Central Bedfordshire Council. Upon receipt of this Notice of Planning Approval, the applicant is advised to write to Central Bedfordshire Council's Highway Help Desk, P.O.Box 1395, Bedford, MK42 5AN quoting the Planning Application number and supplying a copy of the Decision Notice and a copy of the approved plan. This will enable the necessary consent and procedures under Section 184 of the Highways Act to be implemented. The applicant is also advised that if any of the works associated with the construction of the vehicular access affects or requires the removal and/or the relocation of any equipment, apparatus or structures (e.g. street name plates, bus stop signs or shelters, statutory authority equipment etc.) then the applicant will be required to bear the cost of such removal or alteration. |
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)The applicant is advised that the requirements of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 will apply to any works undertaken within the limits of the existing public highway. Further details can be obtained from the Bedfordshire Highways, Streetworks Co-ordination Unit, County Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford MK42 9AP.The applicant is advised that the requirements of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 will apply to any works undertaken within the limits of the existing public highway. Further details can be obtained from the Bedfordshire Highways, Streetworks Co-ordination Unit, County Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford MK42 9AP. |
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)The applicant is advised that photographs of the existing highway that is to be used for access and delivery of materials will be required by the Local Highway Authority. Any subsequent damage to the public highway resulting from the works as shown by the photographs, including damage caused by delivery vehicles to the works, will be made good to the satisfaction of the Local Highway Authority and at the expense of the applicant. Attention is drawn to Section 59 of the Highways Act 1980 in this respect.The applicant is advised that photographs of the existing highway that is to be used for access and delivery of materials will be required by the Local Highway Authority. Any subsequent damage to the public highway resulting from the works as shown by the photographs, including damage caused by delivery vehicles to the works, will be made good to the satisfaction of the Local Highway Authority and at the expense of the applicant. Attention is drawn to Section 59 of the Highways Act 1980 in this respect. |
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)The Environment Agency recommends that developers should:1. Follow the risk management framework provided in CLR11, Model Procedures for the Management of Land Contamination, when dealing with land affected by contamination.
2. Refer to the Environment Agency Guidance on Requirements for Land Contamination Reports for the type of information that we require in order to assess risks to controlled waters from the site. The Local Authority can advise on risk to other receptors, e.g. human health.
3. Refer to our website at www.environment-agency.gov.uk for more information.Land contamination investigations should be carried out in accordance with BS 5930:1999 'Code of Practice for site investigations' and BS 10175:2001 'Investigation of potentially contaminated sites - Code of Practice'. Soil and water analysis should be fully MCERTS accredited.
Site investigation works should be undertaken by a suitably qualified professional.INFORMATIVE/ ADVICE TO APPLICANT ON SURFACE DRAINAGE:
Soakaways and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDs)
All infiltration structures (permeable pavements, infiltration trenches, soakaways, etc.) must be constructed to as shallow a depth as possible to simulate natural infiltration.The maximum acceptable depth for infiltration structures is two metres below existing ground level with the base of these infiltration structures at least 1.2 metres above the highest seasonal water-table.
Infiltration structures must not be constructed in contaminated ground. The use of infiltration drainage would only be acceptable if a site investigation shows the presence of no significant contamination. The use of non infiltration SUDs may be acceptable subject to agreement with the Environment Agency. The Environment Agency would need to be consulted on the results of the site investigation and on any protection measures.
Drainage systems must be constructed in line with guidance provided in CIRIA C697 as well as referring to the details given in C609 and C522 replacement (prior to publication, 2006, refer to CIRIA Report 609).
Only clean, uncontaminated water should be discharged to any infiltration structure.
Deep bore and other deep soakaway systems are not considered by the Environment Agency to be appropriate in areas where groundwater constitutes a significant resource (i.e. where aquifer yield may support or already supports abstraction).
Infiltration structures should only be used in areas on site where they would not present a risk to groundwater. If permitted their location must be approved in writing by the LPA.
Prior to being discharged into any surface water sewer or infiltration system, all surface water drainage from parking areas and hard standings susceptible to oil contamination must be passed through an oil separator designed and constructed to have a capacity and details compatible with the site being drained. Roof water should not pass through the interceptor and should discharge to separate infiltration systems to those used for road and vehicle parking areas.
Any SUDs from car or lorry parking areas would need to incorporate suitable measures for the protection of water quality, this is likely to include measures to mitigate the discharge of hydrocarbons to surface water or ground or surface water. Details of treatment techniques are outlined are in Ciria Report C609. The Environment Agency would wish to be consulted on any protection measures.
Any oil interceptors should include separate provision for the interception and removal of sediment (as collection of solids within the interceptor will reduce the capacity and function of the interceptor). Any oil interceptors/sediment chambers should be regularly maintained in accordance with manufacturers' guidelines.
PILING
We recommend that piling on contaminated sites underlain by aquifers is avoided where possible, and that non-invasive methods, such as rafts, should be used instead. Where there is no alternative to piling, a method should be selected that minimises the risks of groundwater pollution or gas migration. Mitigation measures and/or environmental monitoring may need to be incorporated into the design. The method selected should be presented in a " Foundation Works Risk Assessment Report" which should be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority before development commences. INFORMATIVE/ ADVICE TO APPLICANT ON DEWATERING ACTIVITIES
The applicant should note that under the Water Act 2003 abstraction for dewatering to facilitate mineral excavation or construction works will no longer be exempt from Environmental Permitting. However, the provisions of the Water Act 2003 are being implemented in several phases. Although dewatering activities do not yet require an Environmental Permit, under the Environmental Permit Regulations, 2010, the applicant should contact the EA National Permitting Service (NPS) before the commencement of any dewatering to confirm the legal requirements at the time.
If the applicant is proposing to construct any works to dewater the site, he must serve notice on the Agency. When scheduling his work the applicant should be aware that it may take up to 3 months to issue an abstraction licence.
Dewatering the proposed excavation may lower groundwater levels locally and may derogate nearby domestic and licensed groundwater sources and other water features. The applicant should locate all these and agreement should be reached with all users of these supplies for their protection during dewatering. Subject to a detailed hydrogeological monitoring /impact assessment, to be carried out by the applicant, compensation and/or monitoring measures may be required for the protection of other water users and water features. Monitoring should also continue throughout any de-watering phase.
Certain private water supplies do not require a licence, therefore the Environment Agency is not necessarily aware of their existence. The locations of private domestic sources may be held by the local District Council on the register required by the Private Water Supplies Regulations 1992.The Environment Agency recommends that developers should:1. Follow the risk management framework provided in CLR11, Model Procedures for the Management of Land Contamination, when dealing with land affected by contamination.
2. Refer to the Environment Agency Guidance on Requirements for Land Contamination Reports for the type of information that we require in order to assess risks to controlled waters from the site. The Local Authority can advise on risk to other receptors, e.g. human health.
3. Refer to our website at www.environment-agency.gov.uk for more information.Land contamination investigations should be carried out in accordance with BS 5930:1999 'Code of Practice for site investigations' and BS 10175:2001 'Investigation of potentially contaminated sites - Code of Practice'. Soil and water analysis should be fully MCERTS accredited.
Site investigation works should be undertaken by a suitably qualified professional.INFORMATIVE/ ADVICE TO APPLICANT ON SURFACE DRAINAGE:
Soakaways and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDs)
All infiltration structures (permeable pavements, infiltration trenches, soakaways, etc.) must be constructed to as shallow a depth as possible to simulate natural infiltration.The maximum acceptable depth for infiltration structures is two metres below existing ground level with the base of these infiltration structures at least 1.2 metres above the highest seasonal water-table.
Infiltration structures must not be constructed in contaminated ground. The use of infiltration drainage would only be acceptable if a site investigation shows the presence of no significant contamination. The use of non infiltration SUDs may be acceptable subject to agreement with the Environment Agency. The Environment Agency would need to be consulted on the results of the site investigation and on any protection measures.
Drainage systems must be constructed in line with guidance provided in CIRIA C697 as well as referring to the details given in C609 and C522 replacement (prior to publication, 2006, refer to CIRIA Report 609).
Only clean, uncontaminated water should be discharged to any infiltration structure.
Deep bore and other deep soakaway systems are not considered by the Environment Agency to be appropriate in areas where groundwater constitutes a significant resource (i.e. where aquifer yield may support or already supports abstraction).
Infiltration structures should only be used in areas on site where they would not present a risk to groundwater. If permitted their location must be approved in writing by the LPA.
Prior to being discharged into any surface water sewer or infiltration system, all surface water drainage from parking areas and hard standings susceptible to oil contamination must be passed through an oil separator designed and constructed to have a capacity and details compatible with the site being drained. Roof water should not pass through the interceptor and should discharge to separate infiltration systems to those used for road and vehicle parking areas.
Any SUDs from car or lorry parking areas would need to incorporate suitable measures for the protection of water quality, this is likely to include measures to mitigate the discharge of hydrocarbons to surface water or ground or surface water. Details of treatment techniques are outlined are in Ciria Report C609. The Environment Agency would wish to be consulted on any protection measures.
Any oil interceptors should include separate provision for the interception and removal of sediment (as collection of solids within the interceptor will reduce the capacity and function of the interceptor). Any oil interceptors/sediment chambers should be regularly maintained in accordance with manufacturers' guidelines.
PILING
We recommend that piling on contaminated sites underlain by aquifers is avoided where possible, and that non-invasive methods, such as rafts, should be used instead. Where there is no alternative to piling, a method should be selected that minimises the risks of groundwater pollution or gas migration. Mitigation measures and/or environmental monitoring may need to be incorporated into the design. The method selected should be presented in a " Foundation Works Risk Assessment Report" which should be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority before development commences. INFORMATIVE/ ADVICE TO APPLICANT ON DEWATERING ACTIVITIES
The applicant should note that under the Water Act 2003 abstraction for dewatering to facilitate mineral excavation or construction works will no longer be exempt from Environmental Permitting. However, the provisions of the Water Act 2003 are being implemented in several phases. Although dewatering activities do not yet require an Environmental Permit, under the Environmental Permit Regulations, 2010, the applicant should contact the EA National Permitting Service (NPS) before the commencement of any dewatering to confirm the legal requirements at the time.
If the applicant is proposing to construct any works to dewater the site, he must serve notice on the Agency. When scheduling his work the applicant should be aware that it may take up to 3 months to issue an abstraction licence.
Dewatering the proposed excavation may lower groundwater levels locally and may derogate nearby domestic and licensed groundwater sources and other water features. The applicant should locate all these and agreement should be reached with all users of these supplies for their protection during dewatering. Subject to a detailed hydrogeological monitoring /impact assessment, to be carried out by the applicant, compensation and/or monitoring measures may be required for the protection of other water users and water features. Monitoring should also continue throughout any de-watering phase.
Certain private water supplies do not require a licence, therefore the Environment Agency is not necessarily aware of their existence. The locations of private domestic sources may be held by the local District Council on the register required by the Private Water Supplies Regulations 1992. |
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)Please note that the unnumbered drawings submitted in connection with this application have been given unique numbers by the Local Planning Authority. The numbers can be sourced by examining the plans on the View a Planning Application pages of the Councils website www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.Please note that the unnumbered drawings submitted in connection with this application have been given unique numbers by the Local Planning Authority. The numbers can be sourced by examining the plans on the View a Planning Application pages of the Councils website www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk. |
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)The applicant is advised to apply to Central Bedfordshire's Legal Department for an amendment of the terms of the Section 106 Agreement attached to the original residential permission, Number SB/OUT/01473 before implementing the approved development.The applicant is advised to apply to Central Bedfordshire's Legal Department for an amendment of the terms of the Section 106 Agreement attached to the original residential permission, Number SB/OUT/01473 before implementing the approved development. |
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)The applicant/developer is advised that this permission is subject to a legal obligation under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.The applicant/developer is advised that this permission is subject to a legal obligation under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. |
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