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)The applicant is informed that Regulation 75 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 imposes a condition on any permission granted by the General Permitted Development Order (GDPO) that is likely to have a significant effect on a European Site (Chilterns Beechwood Special Area of Conservation) must not commence until the developer has received written notification of the approval of the local planning authority under Regulation 77.
This means that any development granted under the GPDO that will result in creation of new dwellings cannot lawfully proceed until Regulation 77 is satisfied. This includes all development that has received Prior Approval consent under the GPDO but has not been completed.
The process for this is to submit to the planning authority sufficient information for it to enable an assessment to take place. There is no statutory application form to be completed, but there is a requirement in the Regulations to pay £30 at the time of application. Central Bedfordshire Council will then inform Natural England of the application, who will be given a period to make comments, and will take these comments into account.
Central Bedfordshire Council may approve the development only after having ascertained that it will not adversely affect the integrity of the site. Central Bedfordshire Council are working alongside partners to secure a Mitigation Strategy to enable development to proceed however during this Interim stage, it is unlikely without the Mitigation Strategy in place that written approval will be granted. Once the Mitigation Strategy is in place, it is likely that developers will be required to enter into a legal agreement to secure contributions towards mitigation measures and SANG provisionThe applicant is informed that Regulation 75 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 imposes a condition on any permission granted by the General Permitted Development Order (GDPO) that is likely to have a significant effect on a European Site (Chilterns Beechwood Special Area of Conservation) must not commence until the developer has received written notification of the approval of the local planning authority under Regulation 77.
This means that any development granted under the GPDO that will result in creation of new dwellings cannot lawfully proceed until Regulation 77 is satisfied. This includes all development that has received Prior Approval consent under the GPDO but has not been completed.
The process for this is to submit to the planning authority sufficient information for it to enable an assessment to take place. There is no statutory application form to be completed, but there is a requirement in the Regulations to pay £30 at the time of application. Central Bedfordshire Council will then inform Natural England of the application, who will be given a period to make comments, and will take these comments into account.
Central Bedfordshire Council may approve the development only after having ascertained that it will not adversely affect the integrity of the site. Central Bedfordshire Council are working alongside partners to secure a Mitigation Strategy to enable development to proceed however during this Interim stage, it is unlikely without the Mitigation Strategy in place that written approval will be granted. Once the Mitigation Strategy is in place, it is likely that developers will be required to enter into a legal agreement to secure contributions towards mitigation measures and SANG provision |
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)GDP Policy Informative Central Beds Local Plan
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 Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).GDP Policy Informative Central Beds Local Plan
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 Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). |
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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 improvements to the vehicular access, visibility splays or the proposed footway works should be carried out within the confines of the public highway without prior consent, in writing, of the Central Bedfordshire Council Highways Department. Upon receipt of this Notice of Planning Approval, the applicant is advised to seek approval from the Local Planning Authority for details of the proposed improvements to the vehicular access junction, visibility splays and proposed footway, in accordance with condition 1,2 and 3 respectfully. Upon formal approval of details, it will be necessary for the developer of the site to enter into an agreement with Central Bedfordshire Council as Highway Authority under Section 278 of the Highways Act 1980 to ensure the satisfactory completion of the access, visibility splays and footway works. The applicant is advised to contact the Highways Agreements Officer, Community Services, Central Bedfordshire Council, Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Shefford SG17 5TQ. E-mail highwaysagreements@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk 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 improvements to the vehicular access, visibility splays or the proposed footway works should be carried out within the confines of the public highway without prior consent, in writing, of the Central Bedfordshire Council Highways Department. Upon receipt of this Notice of Planning Approval, the applicant is advised to seek approval from the Local Planning Authority for details of the proposed improvements to the vehicular access junction, visibility splays and proposed footway, in accordance with condition 1,2 and 3 respectfully. Upon formal approval of details, it will be necessary for the developer of the site to enter into an agreement with Central Bedfordshire Council as Highway Authority under Section 278 of the Highways Act 1980 to ensure the satisfactory completion of the access, visibility splays and footway works. The applicant is advised to contact the Highways Agreements Officer, Community Services, Central Bedfordshire Council, Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Shefford SG17 5TQ. E-mail highwaysagreements@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk 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 by contacting the Streetworks Manager, Central Bedfordshire Council, by contacting the Highways Helpdesk 0300 300 8301.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 by contacting the Streetworks Manager, Central Bedfordshire Council, by contacting the Highways Helpdesk 0300 300 8301. |
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)The applicant is advised that the storage of materials associated with the construction of this development should take place within the site and not extend into or within the public highway without authorisation from the highway authority. If necessary the applicant should contact the Streetworks Manager, Central Bedfordshire Council, by contacting the Highways Helpdesk 0300 300 8301.The applicant is advised that the storage of materials associated with the construction of this development should take place within the site and not extend into or within the public highway without authorisation from the highway authority. If necessary the applicant should contact the Streetworks Manager, Central Bedfordshire Council, by contacting the Highways Helpdesk 0300 300 8301. |
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