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The Committee received report ES/0805 of the Head of Planning and Coastal Management, which related to planning application DC/21/1942/FUL.
The application sought full planning permission for the repair and restoration of the fire damaged George Public House, in Wickham Market. The scheme also included part two-storey and part single-storey rear extensions, and associated works to its curtilage. The building was proposed to be used as a public house with community rooms on the first floor. There was also an associated Listed Building Consent Application (DC/21/1943/LBC) for the site, which was on the agenda of this meeting for determination.
Both applications had been recommended for approval by officers, subject to appropriate conditions, contrary to the views of the Parish Council. Therefore the referral process (as set out in the East Suffolk Council Constitution) was triggered and the process route for the determination of the applications was decided by the Planning Referral Panel at its meeting on 15 June 2021; the applications were referred to Committee for determination as the project was considered to be of wider public interest.
The Committee received a presentation from the Principal Planner, who was the case officer for the application.
The site's location was outlined, and aerial photographs were displayed which demonstrated the application site's relationship with Wickham Market's village centre.
The Principal Planner outlined the site's proximity to sites allocated for development in the Suffolk Coastal Local Plan (the SCLP).
Photographs of the George Public House, prior to the fire that had damaged the building, were shown to the Committee, highlighting its relationship with the High Street. The Committee was also shown photographs of the exterior and interior of the site taken after the fire, demonstrating the damage caused. These photos included the medieval wall that formed part of the building.
The Committee was shown photographs looking into the site from a variety of different locations.
The Principal Planner displayed the plans of the previous/existing extensions which were proposed to be demolished.
The proposed block plan, floor plans, roof plan, elevations and sections were displayed. The Committee also received a drawing demonstrating the site line from High Street.
The material planning considerations were summarised as:
- The principle of development
- Heritage and visual amenity (including Listed Building and Conservation Area)
- Community, social and economic considerations
- Accessibility, highway safety, parking, deliveries and Public Rights of Way
- Residential amenity:
- Noise, odour and fumes
- Overlooking/loss of privacy
- Daylight/sunlight
- External lighting
- Waste disposal
- Ecology
- Construction phase
The recommendation to approve the application, subject to conditions, was outlined to the Committee.
The Acting Chairman invited questions to the officers.
It was confirmed that the Council's Principal Design and Conservation Officer had not objected to the application.
The Principal Planner noted that there was vehicle access and parking on the site; this had not matched what had been originally approved but was out of time for any enforcement action.
In response to a query regarding the installation of a sprinkler system, the Principal Planner highlighted that this would be controlled by building regulations.
The Principal Planner stated that the building had been in its current state for the last eight years.
It was clarified that although a third party representation had suggested that the proposed chimney would be in operation for 24 hours a day, the application only sought its use during the kitchen's operating hours.
The Acting Chairman invited Mr Andrew West, who objected to the application, to address the Committee.
Mr West asked the Committee to reject the application on the basis of the number of caveats added by Wickham Market Parish Council to its recent recommendation for approval. Mr West considered the application to be huge for a residential zone and was inappropriate, unsympathetic and insensitive to residents. Mr West said that the area should be protected from an inappropriate extension that would be detrimental to the local area.
Mr West expressed concern about the location of the outdoor pizza oven and noted that despite a lift being proposed for first floor access, no disabled parking was included in the application. Mr West considered that the proposed parking would create traffic issues in the village.
Mr West said that adequate provision needed to be made for parking and the turning of delivery vans.
Mr West concluded by asking the Committee to refuse the application, considering it not to be a restoration given how little of the original building remained.
The Acting Chairman invited questions to Mr West.
Mr West confirmed that he was representing The George Neighbourhood Group, as its Chairman. Mr West stated that there had been no response of consultation from The George Management Committee.
Mr West acknowledged that there had been a public house on the site previously but highlighted that he had expected a replacement of what had existed before. Mr West reiterated that he did not consider the proposals to be a restoration of what the public house had been before.
The Acting Chairman invited Councillor Ivor French, representing Wickham Market Parish Council, to address the Committee.
Councillor French said that the Parish Council, at a recent extraordinary meeting, had resolved to support the application and viewed it as an asset to the village. Councillor French highlighted the concerns raised at its extraordinary meeting, which had been included in the update sheet circulated to the Committee in advance of the meeting.
The Acting Chairman invited questions to Councillor French.
Councillor French acknowledged that the recent meeting of the Parish Council to consider the application had been contentious, but that the Parish Council had resolved to support the application with conditions. The Principal Planner noted that conditions to address many of the concerns had been included in the recommendation.
The Acting Chairman invited Mr Colin Owens, the applicant, to address the Committee.
Mr Owens explained that he was a member of the George Management Committee, which was making the application. Mr Owens considered some of the statements regarding the design of the proposals to be incorrect and referred to the design information contained in the application.
Mr Owens explained that a volunteer group to restore the pub had been formed following a public meeting in 2016; an extensive management consultation was then undertaken. Mr Owens considered that there had been significant community support to restore the George and this had been included in he draft Wickham Market Neighbourhood Plan. Mr Owens said that the proposals met the requirements of that draft plan.
Mr Owens highlighted to the Committee that the public house would create 12 new jobs and benefit the local community through the promotion of activity space.
The Acting Chairman invited questions to Mr Owens.
Mr Owens confirmed that the extraction chimney flue would only be in operation when the kitchen was being used.
The Acting Chairman invited the Committee to debate the application that was before it.
Councillor Bird suggested that Wickham Market Parish Council's resolution to support the application meant that its concerns had either been alleviated or were non-existent. Councillor Bird said that the application would restore the building to its former and legally permitted use and highlighted that the Council's Principal Design and Conservation Officer had not objected to the application.
In respect of operating hours, Councillor Bird pointed out that this would be controlled through licensing legislation; he welcomed the restoration of what he considered to be a historic asset.
Councillor Hedgley noted that the building had been in a poor state for some time and supported its restoration, citing that operating hours would be controlled by licensing rather than planning legislation.
Councillor Newton expressed some concern about the parking arrangements but was in support of restoring what had become a derelict building.
Councillor Newton sought the addition of a condition regarding the installation of a sprinkler system. The Planning Manager suggested that the Principal Design and Conservation Officer comment on this proposal and the Acting Chairman invited him to do so.
The Principal Design and Conservation Officer highlighted that the installation of a sprinkler system could have an impact on a listed building and this would be better controlled through the listed building application which was still to be determined by the Committee.
There being no further debate the Acting Chairman moved to the recommendation to approve the application, as set out in the report.
On the proposition of Councillor Hedgley, seconded by Councillor Bird it was by a unanimous vote
RESOLVED
That the application be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:
1. The development hereby permitted shall be begun not later than the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.
Reason: This condition is imposed in accordance with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).
2. The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out other than in complete accordance with:
The following drawings/documents received on 21 April 2021
- Drawing 240653-PUR-00-XX-DR-A-1000 Revision P03 (Site Location Plan)
- Drawing 240653-PUR-00-XX-DR-A-1014 Revision P03 (Ground Floor Demolition Plan)
- Drawing 240653-PUR-00-XX-DR-A-1015 Revision P03 (First Floor Demolition Plan)
- Drawing 240653-PUR-00-XX-DR-A-1016 Revision P03 (Roof Demolition Plan)
- Drawing 240653-PUR-00-XX-DR-A-2002 Revision P05 (Proposed Basement Plan),
- Window Schedule
- Door Schedule
- Internal Materials Schedule
- Timber frame repairs document
The following drawings/documents received on 4 June 2021:
- Drawing 240653-PUR-00-XX-DR-A-2001 Revision P07 (Proposed Site Plan),
- Drawing 240653-PUR-00-XX-DR-A-2003 Revision P07 (Proposed Ground Floor Plan),
- Drawing 240653-PUR-00-XX-DR-A-2004 Revision P07 (Proposed First Floor Plan),
- Drawing 240653-PUR-00-XX-DR-A-2005 Revision P07 (Proposed Roof Plan),
- Drawing 240653-PUR-00-XX-DR-A-2006 Revision P07 (Proposed Elevation 1),
- Drawing 240653-PUR-00-XX-DR-A-2007 Revision P07 (Proposed Elevation 2),
- Drawing 240653-PUR-00-XX-DR-A-2008 Revision P07 (Proposed Elevation 3),
- Drawing 240653-PUR-00-XX-DR-A-2009 Revision P04 (Proposed Section A),
- Drawing 240653-PUR-00-XX-DR-A-2010 Revision P04 (Proposed Section B),
- Drawing 240653-PUR-00-XX-DR-A-2014 Revision P05 (Ground Floor Plan Fire Strategy)
- Drawing 240653-PUR-00-XX-DR-A-2016 Revision P05 (First Floor Plan Fire Strategy)
- Drawing 240653-PUR-00-XX-DR-A-2017 Revision P04 (Eyeline Elevation)
- Drawing 240653-PUR-00-XX-DR-A-2018 Revision P05 (Interpretation Plan)
- Drawing 240653-PUR-00-XX-DR-A-2020 Revision P04 (Bin Plan)
- Drawing 240653-PUR-00-XX-DR-A-2021 Revision P01 (Proposed Elevation 4 and 5)
- Drawing 5101 Revision P04 (Mechanical Services Ventilation Layout Ground Floor Plan),
- Drawing 5102 Revision P04 (Mechanical Services Ventilation Layout First Floor Plan),
- Drawing 5103 Revision P02 (Mechanical Services Ventilation Layout Roof Plan)
- Combined Design, Access and Heritage Statement, Rev 003 , June 2021 for which permission is hereby granted or which are subsequently submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority and in compliance with any conditions imposed by the Local Planning Authority.
Reason: For avoidance of doubt as to what has been considered and approved.
3. No development shall commence until a detailed method of construction statement has been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. This statement shall set out hours of construction/activity on site, the location of parking areas for construction vehicles and delivery hours for materials and equipment to the site before and during construction. Thereafter the approved construction statement shall be adhered to throughout the construction of the development.
Reason: To reduce the potential impacts of noise pollution upon nearby residents during the construction phase of the development.
4. The premises herein referred to, shall be used as a Public House with community spaces and for no other purpose (including any other purpose of the Schedule to the Town and Country Planning [Use Classes] Order 1987(as amended)) (or any Order revoking or re-enacting the said Order).
Reasons: In order that the local planning authority may retain control over this development/site in the interests of amenity and the protection of the local environment.
5. The premises (building and associated outside areas) shall not be open to the public other than between the hours of 07:00 and 00:00 and all members of the public shall have vacated the premises by 00:00, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority.
Reason: In the interests of amenity and the protection of the local environment. (Note these hours will also be controlled via any licence).
6. Deliveries to and collections from the premises and vehicle movements within the site shall be between 8:30am and 9pm Monday to Saturday with none being undertaken on Sundays and Bank Holidays, unless otherwise agreed with the Local Planning Authority.
Reason: In the interests of amenity and the protection of the local environment.
7. Noise from fixed plant or machinery (e.g. heat pumps, compressors, extractor systems, air intakes, fans, air conditioning plant and refrigeration plant) can be annoying and disruptive. This is particularly the case when noise is impulsive or has tonal characteristics. A noise assessment should therefore be submitted to include all proposed plant and machinery and be based on BS4142:2014+A1:2019. A noise rating level (LAr,T) of at least 5dB below the typical background sound level (LA90,T) should be achieved. Where the noise rating level cannot be achieved, the noise mitigation measures considered should be explained and the achievable noise level should be identified and justified.
Reason: In the interests of amenity and the protection of the local environment. (note in order to achieve these levels the details acoustic fencing referred to in conditions below may need to be included as part of the assessment).
8. Music Noise Levels from the premises shall comply with the requirements as set out in Section 4.6.1 of the Adrian James Acoustics Limited Stage 3 Acoustics Report for The George Community Pub, dated 10 February 2021.
Reason: In the interests of amenity and the protection of the local environment.
9. The agreed noise levels, and/or noise mitigation work, should be validated prior to first occupation and use. A validation report should therefore be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority prior to any occupation or use of the approved development. The validation report must include, but is not limited to:
• Results of surveying and/or monitoring carried out to demonstrate that the measures in the agreed noise report have been implemented and any agreed noise levels achieved.
It is recommended that the validation methodology should be agreed with the Local Planning Authority prior to the assessment being undertaken.
Reason: In the interests of amenity and the protection of the local environment.
10. All extract ventilation shall be vented via a filtered system, capable of preventing cooking odours, fumes, grease, dust, smoke and droplets from escaping the premises.
Before the installation of such a system, details of -
i) The proposed filtration plant;
ii) Its ducted route through the building, and
iii) Its final discharge point 1 metre above roof level;
Shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval. Details of the proposed means of disposal of grease shall also be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval. Only the approved scheme shall be installed at the premises, be fully functional prior to the first operation of the business, and be maintained and retained in the approved form thereafter.
Reason: In the interests of amenity and the protection of the local environment.
11. Prior to works commencing on the structure to enclose the flue, precise details of the height of the structure above the ridge level, and its materials and finish shall be submitted to and agreed by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter only the approved details shall be implemented.
Reason: In the interests of amenity and the protection of the local environment.
12. Prior to first use of the condensers to serve kitchen (located towards the eastern end of the site) they shall be enclosed with an acoustic enclosure, full details of which shall be submitted to and agreed by the Local Planning Authority (to include full dimensions, materials of construction and appearance). Thereafter, the enclosure shall be retained and maintained in its approved form, unless otherwise agreed with the Local Planning Authority.
Reasons: In the interests of amenity and the protection of the local environment, including the setting of the Listed Building and Conservation Area.
13. Prior to first use of the three air source heat pumps to be installed on the flat roof, they shall be enclosed with an acoustic enclosure, full details of which shall be submitted to and agreed by the Local Planning Authority (to include full dimensions, materials of construction and appearance). Thereafter, the enclosure shall be retained and maintained in its approved form, unless otherwise agreed with the Local Planning Authority.
Reasons: In the interests of amenity and the protection of the local environment including the Listed Building and Conservation Area.
14. The areas to be provided for storage and presentation of Refuse/Recycling bins as shown the approved plans shall be provided in their entirety before the development to which they are associated is brought into use and shall be retained thereafter for no other purpose.
Reason: To ensure that refuse recycling bins are not stored on the highway causing obstruction and dangers for other users, and to ensure adequate refuse/recycling facilities are accommodated on site in the interests of amenity.
15. Prior to the building being opened to customers/the public, the areas of hardstanding and soft landscaping shown on the hereby approved drawings shall be laid/created, in accordance with details that shall be submitted to and agreed with the Local Planning Authority prior to commencement of the landscaping works (to include precise details of the proposed paviours pattern, material, colour and finish of the hard surfacing).
Reason: To ensure that refuse recycling bins are not storedWall and Gates to George Lane
16. Prior to the use of the rear garden area recommencing for patrons of The George, the wall and gates along the northern side of the rear garden area, adjoining George Lane shall be erected and completed in their entirety, in accordance with details that shall be submitted to and agreed with the Local Planning Authority prior to construction (details to include height, width, brick bonding pattern, other detailing and materials (including type, colour and finish)). Thereafter the wall and gates shall be retained in their approved form.
Reason: In the interests of residential and visual amenity and the protection of the setting of the Listed Building and Conservation Area.
17. Prior to the use of The George recommencing, an area(s)/structure for cycle parking/storage shall be installed/created and be made available for use, in accordance that shall be submitted to and agreed with the Local Planning Authority prior to construction (details to include the height, depth and width, materials and appearance of cycle racks/structure). Thereafter the cycle parking/storage shall be retained and maintained for use on site in their approved form, unless alternative provision is permitted.
Reason: To promote the use of cycling to and from the site, and to ensure that such provision is appropriately designed for the setting of the Listed Building.
18. Prior to the construction of the hereby permitted smoking shelter, full and precise details shall be submitted to and be approved by the Local Planning Authority (details to include the height, depth and width, and materials/finished appearance).
Thereafter only the approved shelter shall be constructed.
Reason: In the interests of amenity and the protection of the setting of the Listed Building and Conservation Area.
19. Prior to the commencement of works to replace/install the lean-to roof on the outbuilding, full and precise details shall be submitted to and be approved by the Local Planning Authority (details to include the eaves and ridge height, gradient, and materials/finished appearance). Thereafter only the approved details shall be constructed.
Reason: In the interests of amenity and the protection of the setting of the Listed Building and Conservation Area.
20. Prior to the construction of the hereby permitted pizza oven, full and precise details of the pizza oven and means to control smoke and odours, shall be submitted to and be approved by the Local Planning Authority (details to include the height, depth and width, and materials/finished appearance of the oven and any flue and/or other equipment to control smoke and odours, and if mechanical odour and smoke control is proposed, full details of the noise levels of any such equipment). Thereafter, prior to first use the approved pizza oven and associated equipment shall be installed in their entirety in their approved form and be retained in that form thereafter.
Reason: In the interests of amenity and the protection of the setting of the Listed Building and Conservation Area.
21. No external lighting shall be installed within the site either on the buildings, walls or ground mounted unless details have first been submitted to the Local Planning Authority. The approved lighting shall be maintained in its approved form in perpetuity.
Reason: To ensure any external lighting is designed in a manner having regard to visual amenity and residential amenity in accordance with Policy SCLP11.1 of the Local Plan, and appropriate for the Listed Building, its setting and the Conservation Area.
22. The hereby approved area of flat roof shall not be used as a recreational or sitting out area, and access to it via the hatch on the southern side of the rear wing shall be for maintenance purposes only.
Reason: To enable the local planning authority to retain control, in the interest of amenity.
23. Prior to the use of The George recommencing, the bat and bird boxes as shown on the hereby approved drawings shall be installed.
Reason: In the interests of ecological enhancement.
Informatives:
1. The Local Planning Authority has assessed the proposal against all material considerations including planning policies and any comments that may have been received. The planning application has been approved in accordance with the objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework and local plan to promote the delivery of sustainable development and to approach decision taking in a positive way.
2. The works undertaken must also comply with the conditions on the associated Listed Building Consent (reference number DC/21/1943/LBC).
3. There is a public right of way (PROW) in the vicinity of the proposed site: Footpath 9 and Footpath 10 Wickham Market. The Definitive Map for Suffolk (divided into parishes) can be seen at https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/public-rights-of-way-insuffolk/view-definitive-maps-of-public-rights-of-way/. A more detailed plot of public rights of way can be provided. Please contact DefinitiveMaps@suffolk.gov.uk for more information. Note, there is a fee for this service.
The Applicant is advised to take the following into account:
A) PROW are divided into the following classifications:
. Public Footpath - only for use on foot or with a mobility vehicle
. Public Bridleway - use as per a public footpath, and on horseback or by bicycle
. Restricted Byway - use as per a bridleway, and by a 'non-motorised vehicle', e.g. a horse and carriage
. Byway Open to All Traffic (BOAT) - can be used by all vehicles, in addition to people on foot, mobility vehicle, horseback and bicycle.
All currently recorded PROW are shown on the Definitive Map and described in the Definitive Statement (together forming the legal record of all currently recorded PROW).
There may be other PROW that exist which have not been registered on the Definitive Map.
These paths are either historical paths that were not claimed under the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 or since, or paths that have been created by years of public use. To check for any unrecorded rights or anomalies, please contact DefinitiveMaps@suffolk.gov.uk.
B) PROW MUST remain open, unobstructed, and safe for the public to use at all times, including throughout any construction period. If it is necessary to temporarily close or divert a PROW, the appropriate process must be followed as per point D below.
C) The applicant, and any future owners, residents etc, must have private rights to take motorised vehicles over a PROW other than a BOAT. To do so without lawful authority is an offence under the Road Traffic Act 1988. Any damage to a PROW resulting from works must be made good by the applicant. Suffolk County Council is not responsible for the maintenance and repair of PROW beyond the wear and tear of normal use for its classification and will seek to recover the costs of any such damage it is required to remedy.
We do not keep records of private rights and suggest that a solicitor is contacted.
D) The granting of planning permission IS SEPARATE to any consents that may be required in relation to PROW. It DOES NOT give authorisation for structures such as gates to be erected on a PROW, or the temporary or permanent closure or diversion of a PROW.
Nothing may be done to close, alter the alignment, width, surface, or condition of a PROW, or to create a structure such as a gate upon a PROW, without the due legal process being followed, and permission being granted from the Rights of Way & Access Team as appropriate. Permission may or may not be granted depending on all the circumstances. To apply for permission from Suffolk County Council (as the highway authority for Suffolk) please see below:
. To apply for permission to carry out work on a PROW, or seek a temporary closure - https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/public-rights-of-way-in-suffolk/rights-andresponsibilities/ or telephone 0345 606 6071. PLEASE NOTE that any damage to a PROW resulting from works must be made good by the applicant. Suffolk County Council is not responsible for the maintenance and repair of PROW beyond the wear and tear of normal use for its classification and will seek to recover the costs of any such damage it is required to remedy.
. To discuss applying for permission for structures such as gates to be constructed on a PROW - contact the relevant Area Rights of Way Team https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/roadsand-ransport/public-rights-of-way-in-suffolk/public-rights-of-way-contacts/ or telephone 0345 606 6071.
E) To apply for permission for a PROW to be stopped up or diverted within a development site, the officer at the appropriate borough or district council should be contacted at as early an opportunity as possible to discuss the making of an order under s257 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 - https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/roads-andtransport/public-rights-of-way-nsuffolk/public-rights-of-way-contacts/ PLEASE NOTE that nothing may be done to stop up or divert the legal alignment of a PROW until the due legal process has been completed and the order has come into force.
F) Under Section 167 of the Highways Act 1980 any structural retaining wall within 3.66 metres of a PROW with a retained height in excess of 1.37 metres, must not be constructed without the prior written approval of drawings and specifications by Suffolk County Council. The process to be followed to gain approval will depend on the nature and complexity of the proposals. Construction of any retaining wall or structure that supports a PROW or is likely to affect the stability of the PROW may also need prior approval at the discretion of Suffolk County Council. Applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss preliminary proposals at an early stage.
G) Any hedges adjacent to PROW must be planted a minimum of 1 metre from the edge of the path in order to allow for annual growth and cutting and should not be allowed to obstruct the PROW. Some hedge types may need more space, and this should be taken into account by the applicant. In addition, any fencing should be positioned a minimum of 0.5 metres from the edge of the path in order to allow for cutting and maintenance of the path and should not be allowed to obstruct the PROW.
In the experience of the County Council, early contact with the relevant PROW officer avoids problems later on, when they may be more time consuming and expensive for the applicant to address. More information about Public Rights of Way can be found at https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/public-rights-of-way-in-suffolk/.
4. Note: It is an OFFENCE to carry out works within the public highway, which includes a Public Right of Way, without the permission of the Highway Authority.
Any conditions which involve work within the limits of the public highway do not give the applicant permission to carry them out. Unless otherwise agreed in writing all works within the public highway shall be carried out by the County Council or its agents at the applicant's expense.
The County Council's East Area Manager must be contacted on Telephone: 01728 652400.
Further information can be found at: https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/environment-andtransport/highways/dropped-kerbs-vehicular-accesses/.
A fee is payable to the Highway Authority for the assessment and inspection of both new vehicular crossing access works and improvements deemed necessary to existing vehicular crossings due to proposed development.
5. The applicant is advised that the proposed use of the building will require a license, which will need to be sought and complied with alongside the conditions on this planning permission.
6. The applicant is advised that the proposed development will require approval under the Building Regulations. Any amendments to the hereby permitted scheme that may be necessary to comply with the Building Regulations must also be approved by the local planning authority in order that any planning implications arising from those amendments may be properly considered.
7. The applicant is advised that the granting of planning permission for the hereby approved development does not override any other legislation, private access rights or land ownership issues which may exist. The onus rests with the owner of the property to ensure they comply with all the necessary legislation (e.g. acts relating to environmental protection) and it is the applicants/developers responsibility to ensure that comply with all the necessary legislative requirements, and obtain all the necessary consents/permits.
8. The development included (or appears to include) one or more of the following:
i. works to an existing wall or structure shared with another property;
ii. the construction of a wall or building on or close to a property boundary;
iii. excavations near a neighbouring buildings.
You are advised that the provision of the Party Wall Act 1996 may apply to this development. An explanatory booklet concerning the implications of this Act is available from the Department for Communities and Local Government - https://www.gov.uk/party-wall-etcact-1996-guidance.
9. Public Utility apparatus may be affected by this proposal. Contact the appropriate utility service to reach agreement on any necessary alterations, which have to be carried out at the expense of the developer.
10. The applicant is advised that advertisements fixed to the building and any other advertisements on and/or around the premises may require advertisement consent under the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (England) Regulations (2007) and/or Listed Building Consent.
Informal guidance on the possible need for consent can be sought via
- the 'Interactive Terrace' at https://www.planningportal.co.uk/info/200125/do_you_need_permission/119/interactive_terrace
- on the East Suffolk Council website via https://www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk/planning/planningapplications-and-enforcement/find-out-if-you-need-planning-permission/advertisementconsent/
- or from the Local Planning Authority by submitting an application for 'pre-application
advice', details of which can be obtained via https://www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk/planning/planning-applications-and-enforcement/find-outif-you-need-planning-permission/pre-application-advice-service/
11. The applicant is advised that East Suffolk Council's Environmental Protection Team have stated that they would be happy to discuss the requirements of the noise conditions with the applicant and their consultants at a suitable time. The Environmental Protection Team can be contacted via environment@eastsuffolk.gov.uk.
12. This consent includes conditions which require discharge prior to certain works taking place and/or the use commencing. These will require formal approval via a discharge of condition application(s). Multiple conditions on a single consent can be submitted for discharge/approval via a single discharge of condition application, with a single application fee. A number of the conditions are interdependent/affect one another (e.g. those relating to noise levels and equipment that maybe noise generating), and therefore it is recommended that the details for these conditions are submitted for approval under the same discharge of condition application.