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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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)You are advised to note the comments of the Ecology Officer as set out below:
The applicant is reminded that, under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended) and the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), it is an offence to: deliberately capture, disturb, injure, or kill bats; damage or destroy a breeding or resting place; obstruct access to their resting or sheltering places; intentionally or recklessly disturb a bat while it's in a structure or place of shelter or protection. Planning consent for a development does not provide a defence against prosecution under these acts. It is the legal responsibility of the contractor to check for bats, should bats be found at any stages of the development works, then all works should cease, and Natural England should be contacted for advice.You are advised to note the comments of the Ecology Officer as set out below:
The applicant is reminded that, under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended) and the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), it is an offence to: deliberately capture, disturb, injure, or kill bats; damage or destroy a breeding or resting place; obstruct access to their resting or sheltering places; intentionally or recklessly disturb a bat while it's in a structure or place of shelter or protection. Planning consent for a development does not provide a defence against prosecution under these acts. It is the legal responsibility of the contractor to check for bats, should bats be found at any stages of the development works, then all works should cease, and Natural England should be contacted for advice. |
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)You are advised to note the comments of the Ecology Officer as set out below:
The applicant is advised to avoid the bird nesting season (March to August). If this cannot be avoided, then the site should be checked for nesting birds by a suitably qualified ecologist prior to any site clearance (including vegetation clearance) taking place. If an occupied nest is found onsite, then an exclusion zone around the nest would be required and maintained until the nest is no longer in use.You are advised to note the comments of the Ecology Officer as set out below:
The applicant is advised to avoid the bird nesting season (March to August). If this cannot be avoided, then the site should be checked for nesting birds by a suitably qualified ecologist prior to any site clearance (including vegetation clearance) taking place. If an occupied nest is found onsite, then an exclusion zone around the nest would be required and maintained until the nest is no longer in use. |
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)You are advised to note the comments of the Ecology Officer as set out below:
The applicant is advised that artificial lighting onsite should be designed sensitively in accordance with industry standard guidance (BCT & ILP, 2023).You are advised to note the comments of the Ecology Officer as set out below:
The applicant is advised that artificial lighting onsite should be designed sensitively in accordance with industry standard guidance (BCT & ILP, 2023). |
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)You are advised to note the comments of NatureSpace as set out below:
It may be advantageous for the applicant to consider the use of the Central Bedfordshire Council's District Licence which would not require any seasonal works or exclusion methods on-site. This may be a cost-effective solution to the risk of unexpected great crested newt discovery and subsequent delay/risk of wildlife offences. The applicant would need to submit a NatureSpace Report or Certificate prior to determination if this option is pursued. This option should be considered further given that p1 has not been surveyed so absence cannot be entirely ruled out.
For further information on the District Licence, please visit www.naturespaceuk.com, all enquiries are free.
Great crested newts
Great crested newts and their habitats are fully protected under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended). Therefore, it is illegal to deliberately capture, injure, kill, disturb or take great crested newts or to damage or destroy breeding sites or resting places. Under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) it is illegal to intentionally or recklessly disturb any great crested newts occupying a place of shelter or protection, or to obstruct access to any place of shelter or protection (see the legislation or seek legal advice for full details). Local planning authorities have a statutory duty in exercising of all their functions to 'have regard, so far is consistent with the proper exercise of those functions, to the purpose of conserving and enhancing biodiversity,' as stated under section 40 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (as amended), as well as a duty under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended) to have regard to the requirements of the Habitats Directive. As a result, GCN and their habitats are a material consideration in the planning process.You are advised to note the comments of NatureSpace as set out below:
It may be advantageous for the applicant to consider the use of the Central Bedfordshire Council's District Licence which would not require any seasonal works or exclusion methods on-site. This may be a cost-effective solution to the risk of unexpected great crested newt discovery and subsequent delay/risk of wildlife offences. The applicant would need to submit a NatureSpace Report or Certificate prior to determination if this option is pursued. This option should be considered further given that p1 has not been surveyed so absence cannot be entirely ruled out.
For further information on the District Licence, please visit www.naturespaceuk.com, all enquiries are free.
Great crested newts
Great crested newts and their habitats are fully protected under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended). Therefore, it is illegal to deliberately capture, injure, kill, disturb or take great crested newts or to damage or destroy breeding sites or resting places. Under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) it is illegal to intentionally or recklessly disturb any great crested newts occupying a place of shelter or protection, or to obstruct access to any place of shelter or protection (see the legislation or seek legal advice for full details). Local planning authorities have a statutory duty in exercising of all their functions to 'have regard, so far is consistent with the proper exercise of those functions, to the purpose of conserving and enhancing biodiversity,' as stated under section 40 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (as amended), as well as a duty under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended) to have regard to the requirements of the Habitats Directive. As a result, GCN and their habitats are a material consideration in the planning process. |
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)The applicant is reminded of the Rights of Way Officer comments:
The applicant is advised that no construction materials or vehicles should obstruct the Public Footpath or a temporary closure/diversion of the path will have to be applied and paid for. The Council's Rights of Way Team would need at least 6 weeks notice to process any such application. Again details are available on the Council's website.The applicant is reminded of the Rights of Way Officer comments:
The applicant is advised that no construction materials or vehicles should obstruct the Public Footpath or a temporary closure/diversion of the path will have to be applied and paid for. The Council's Rights of Way Team would need at least 6 weeks notice to process any such application. Again details are available on the Council's website. |
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)You are advised to note the comments of the SuDs Officer as set out below:
It is recommended to the applicant that marker points are placed along the watercourse roadside to show watercourse location and depth during flooding.You are advised to note the comments of the SuDs Officer as set out below:
It is recommended to the applicant that marker points are placed along the watercourse roadside to show watercourse location and depth during flooding. |
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)The applicant is advised that no works associated with the reconstruction 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 follow this link on the Council website http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/transport/request/dropped-kerb.aspx or contact Central Bedfordshire Council's Highway Help Desk, Tel: 0300 300 8049 quoting the Planning Application number. This will enable the necessary consent and procedures under Section 184 of the Highways Act to be implemented. To fully discharge condition 18 the applicant should provide evidence to the Local Planning Authority that the Highway Authority have undertaken the construction in accordance with the approved plan, before the development is brought into use.The applicant is advised that no works associated with the reconstruction 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 follow this link on the Council website http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/transport/request/dropped-kerb.aspx or contact Central Bedfordshire Council's Highway Help Desk, Tel: 0300 300 8049 quoting the Planning Application number. This will enable the necessary consent and procedures under Section 184 of the Highways Act to be implemented. To fully discharge condition 18 the applicant should provide evidence to the Local Planning Authority that the Highway Authority have undertaken the construction in accordance with the approved plan, before the development is brought into use. |
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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 Highways Help Desk tel: 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 Highways Help Desk tel: 0300 300 8049. |
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)The applicant is advised that parking for contractor's vehicles and the storage of materials associated with this development should take place within the site and not extend into within the public highway without authorisation from the highwayauthority. If necessary, the applicant is advised to contact Central Bedfordshire Council's Highway Help Desk on 03003008049. Under the provisions of the Highways Act 1980 the developer may be liable for any damage caused to the public highway as a result of construction of the development hereby approved.The applicant is advised that parking for contractor's vehicles and the storage of materials associated with this development should take place within the site and not extend into within the public highway without authorisation from the highwayauthority. If necessary, the applicant is advised to contact Central Bedfordshire Council's Highway Help Desk on 03003008049. Under the provisions of the Highways Act 1980 the developer may be liable for any damage caused to the public highway as a result of construction of the development hereby approved. |
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)Best practical means shall be taken at all times to ensure that all vehicles leaving the development site during construction of the development are in a condition such as not emit dust or deposit mud, slurry or other debris on the highway, in particular efficient means shall be installed prior to commencement of the development and thereafter maintained and employed at all times during construction of the development of cleaning the wheels of all vehicles leaving the site.Best practical means shall be taken at all times to ensure that all vehicles leaving the development site during construction of the development are in a condition such as not emit dust or deposit mud, slurry or other debris on the highway, in particular efficient means shall be installed prior to commencement of the development and thereafter maintained and employed at all times during construction of the development of cleaning the wheels of all vehicles leaving the site. |
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