Issue - meetings

To consider the installation of External Wall Insulation in render finish and brick-effect render finish; re-roof with Solar PV array system; replacement of windows on stairwell facade, new windows and doors. Upgrade of ventilation and top up of loft insulation.

It was RESOLVED that application 23/00655/FPM be GRANTED planning permission subject to the conditions and reasons set out in the report.

The Committee considered an application for the installation of external wall insulation in render finish and brick-effect render finish; re-roof with Solar PV array system; replacement of windows on stairwell façade, new windows and doors and an upgrade of ventilation and top up of loft insulation.

The application was before the Committee as the applicant was Stevenage Borough Council.

The Senior Planning Officer advised that the retrofit of the properties was being undertaken by the Council to improve the energy efficiency of the buildings and also contribute to the achievement of the Council’s carbon emission targets.  It would also improve the lives of the occupiers by reducing their energy bills and improve affordable warmth, thereby tackling fuel poverty.

The Committee was advised that the only issue in the assessment of the application was the impact of the character and appearance of the area.  There were no changes to the number of units within the building and no enlargement of the buildings or number and locations of fenestrations so there would be no change to the car parking provision nor any changes to existing impacts on neighbouring properties.

It was RESOLVED that application 23/00655/FPM be GRANTED planning permission subject to the following conditions:

1.    The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:

          Site Location Plan; 7059-CTS-20-000-D-A-4103; 7059-CTS-20-000-D-A-4101; 7059-CTS-20-000-D-A-4104; 7059-CTS-20-000-D-A-4102; 7059-CTS-20-000-D-A-4404; 7059-CTS-20-000-D-A-4403-P02; 7059-CTS-20-000-D-A-4405-P02; 7059-CTS-20-000-D-A-4406-P02; 7059-CTS-20-000-D-A-4410; 7059-CTS-20-000-D-A-4411-P02; 7059-CTS-20-000-D-A-4412-P02; 7059-CTS-20-000-D-A-4403; 7059-CTS-20-000-D-A-4404-P02; 7059-CTS-20-000-D-A-4405; 7059-CTS-20-000-D-A-4406; 7059-CTS-20-000-D-A-4410-P02; 7059-CTS-20-000-D-A-4411; 7059-CTS-20-000-D-A-4412;

 2      The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

 3       The external materials used in the development to which this permission relates shall be those detailed on the approved plans and in the accompanying planning submission documents unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority.

INFORMATIVE

 1         Public Information on Planning Applications

            Warning: all information provided on your planning application is now publicly available. Individuals and organisations offering their services may contact you. The Council does not endorse or approve any builders, surveyors, trades persons or other supplier, and advises householders to obtain quotes/references, and check the legitimacy of any contractor who contacts them before making payment.

 2         Community Infrastructure Levy

            Stevenage Borough Council adopted a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Charging Schedule at Full Council on 27 January 2020 and started implementing CIL on 01 April 2020.

            This application may be liable for CIL payments and you are advised to contact the CIL Team for clarification with regard to this. If your development is CIL liable, even if you are granted an exemption from the levy, please be advised that it is a requirement under Regulation 67 of The Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010 (as amended) that CIL Form 6 (Commencement Notice) must be completed, returned and acknowledged by Stevenage Borough Council before building works start. Failure to do so will mean you risk losing the right to payment by instalments and a surcharge will be imposed. NB, please note that a Commencement Notice is not  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7