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)In accordance with Article 35 (1) of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015, the reason for any condition above relates to the Policies as referred to in the South Bedfordshire Local Plan Review (SBLPR) and the emerging Development Strategy for Central Bedfordshire (DSCB).In accordance with Article 35 (1) of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015, the reason for any condition above relates to the Policies as referred to in the South Bedfordshire Local Plan Review (SBLPR) and the emerging Development Strategy for Central Bedfordshire (DSCB). |
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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 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 Street Works Co-ordinator, Bedfordshire Highways, by contacting the Highways Helpdesk 0300 300 8049.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 Street Works Co-ordinator, Bedfordshire Highways, by contacting the Highways Helpdesk 0300 300 8049. |
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)The applicant is advised that the minimum dimensions for a double bedroom is 10.21sqm, under the Housing Act 1985, if any bedroom smaller than this was to be occupied as a double bedroom, the bedroom would be statutorily overcrowded.The applicant is advised that the minimum dimensions for a double bedroom is 10.21sqm, under the Housing Act 1985, if any bedroom smaller than this was to be occupied as a double bedroom, the bedroom would be statutorily overcrowded. |
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)The applicant is advised that on a residential site one hydrant is required at least every 180 metres with no property further than 90 metres from the nearest hydrant. The minimum flow should be as described in the National Guidance Document published by UK Water and the Local Government Association.
The relevant section is copied below from Appendix 5:-
1. Housing
'Housing developments with units of detached or semi-detached houses of not more than two floors, should have a water supply capable of delivering a minimum of eight litres per second through any single hydrant. Multi-occupied housing developments with units of more than two floors, should have a water supply capable of delivering a minimum of 20 to 35 litres per second through any single hydrant on the development."
Although this will be dealt with at Building Regulations Consultation stage, the developer's attention is drawn to the requirements of 'Approved Document B (Fire Safety) Volume 2 Buildings other than Dwelling Houses B5 Access and Facilities for the Fire Service' to ensure compliance is met.
In addition to the formal guidance or requirements, where possible, consideration is given to access for the hydrants, so they are positioned on pathways/pedestrian areas, close to but not within vehicle standing areas where they are likely to be obstructed by parked cars/lorries (e.g. in an area designated for parking or loading as part of the development).The applicant is advised that on a residential site one hydrant is required at least every 180 metres with no property further than 90 metres from the nearest hydrant. The minimum flow should be as described in the National Guidance Document published by UK Water and the Local Government Association.
The relevant section is copied below from Appendix 5:-
1. Housing
'Housing developments with units of detached or semi-detached houses of not more than two floors, should have a water supply capable of delivering a minimum of eight litres per second through any single hydrant. Multi-occupied housing developments with units of more than two floors, should have a water supply capable of delivering a minimum of 20 to 35 litres per second through any single hydrant on the development."
Although this will be dealt with at Building Regulations Consultation stage, the developer's attention is drawn to the requirements of 'Approved Document B (Fire Safety) Volume 2 Buildings other than Dwelling Houses B5 Access and Facilities for the Fire Service' to ensure compliance is met.
In addition to the formal guidance or requirements, where possible, consideration is given to access for the hydrants, so they are positioned on pathways/pedestrian areas, close to but not within vehicle standing areas where they are likely to be obstructed by parked cars/lorries (e.g. in an area designated for parking or loading as part of the development). |
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