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To consider the installation of external wall insulation and associated external finish, installation of solar PV array system; replacement roof tiles; replacement of external windows and doors, alteration to external ventilation (Nos. 2- 24 And 26 - 48 Buckthorn Ave

It was RESOLVED that planning permission be granted subject to the conditions as per the recommendations set out in the report.

The Committee considered an application for the installation of external wall insulation and associated external finish, installation of solar PV array system; replacement roof tiles; replacement of external windows and doors, alteration to external ventilation.

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

The Senior Planning Officer gave an introduction to the Committee.  She 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 enlargements of the buildings or number and locations of fenestrations, no change to the parking provision nor any changes to existing impacts on neighbouring properties.

In response to a question, Officers advised that the residents of the properties would benefit from the installation of the solar panels through reduced utility bills.  The Assistant Director Planning and Regulation advised that he would make enquiries as to the financial impact the works would have on any leaseholders in the properties and inform Members accordingly.

It was RESOLVED:

That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:

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

          7059-CTS-00-000-L-A-4103; 7059-CTS-00-000-L-A-4104; 7059-CTS-00-000-L-A-4101; 7059-CTS-00-000-L-A-4102; 7059-CTS-00-000-L-A-4503; 7059-CTS-00-000-L-A-4504; 7059-CTS-00-000-L-A-4505; 7059-CTS-00-000-L-A-4506; 7059-CTS-00-000-L-A-4507; 7059-CTS-00-000-L-A-4403; 7059-CTS-00-000-L-A-4404; 7059-CTS-00-000-L-A-4405;

 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 required for residential extensions if relief has been granted.

            Stevenage's adopted CIL Charging Schedule and further details of CIL can  ...  view the full minutes text for item 6