WD/2015/0090/MAO - CONDITIONS

WD/2015/0090/ HERSTMONCEUX VILLAGE CONDITIONS A - Z INDEX

HMMMM - Tearing up the green belt for a tidy little profit on windfall sites across England is a harrowing experience for locals who moved to secluded country locations to be at one with nature. Windfall indeed, huge sums of money for property developers who have no qualms about raping the land for personal gain. You may consider that to be immoral like so many other people, but a lot of people turn to the dark side to feather their nests.

This is another hole sunk just above the Museum, in line with the water flow to the ancient well that Wealden seem to have forgotten is a feature to be protected from water contamination. We wonder what the shareholders and other investors will make of it when they discover in years to come that the controlling minds of so many corporations banded together to try and get around contamination - in other cases this is achieved with bogus reports. We'll have to wait and see if that comes to pass in this case. Wealden have a duty to protect the historic environment, a duty that have failed to stand by in years gone by, spending enormous sums of public money trying to hide the truth of the Generating Works complex. Around £500,000 of taxpayer's money in fact. In another landmark drainage case they tried to prove that water flowed uphill by erasing the levels on a map. Is this more of the same?

BRITAIN'S ARE (FOR THE MOST PART) SLAVES, CONTRARY TO THE POPULAR ANTHEM

Would you buy a house built on green belt? Anyone purchasing homes in Herstmonceux that destroys open spaces and harms historic interests should be ashamed of themselves. Why encourage greedy property developers to do the wrong thing, when by renting or buying in appropriate development areas you are setting a good example in sustainable terms. Herstmonceux lacks school spaces for additional children, doctors and shops, meaning more carbon miles and global warming.

The houses proposed are not eco friendly, have no charging points for electric vehicles and no energy generation or heat capture devices. They are more of the same energy gobbling houses that fat-cat builders love, because that is all they (appear) to understand. We await comment on this and other matters from the Clarion Housing Group Limited, Thakekam Homes Limited and Latimer Developments Limited all partners to this proposal. It is yet to be confirmed just who is doing what and when and we look forward to receiving further information.

The case officer is Claire Turner. The permission was signed off by Kelvin Williams, now due to retire in 2019 with Christopher Bending taking over as Head of Planning and Environmental services in 2018.

DRAINAGE ISSUE - We've never seen a site with so many trenches dug and boreholes sunk. The developers are proposing locating houses on the top of a hill leading down to an ancient well that has been in use for over 115 years in its present capacity of providing drinking water to the locality. Are they mad? These property (or those who drew up the original proposals) magnates appear to have let the lure of profits go to their heads. Water flows downhill chaps. This is a basic rule of physics that no amount of smoke and mirrors can get around. Then there is the fact that water is the most powerful solvent known to man. In other words, any chemicals that comes from gardens or other DIY concerning property in this location, will be dissolved and will leach into the ancient well, potentially poisoning those who use that facility.

WD/2015/0090/MAO - CONDITIONS

With reference to the proposals set out in the application numbered as above and shown on the plans submitted therewith, Wealden District Council, in pursuance of powers under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended), hereby GRANTS PLANNING PERMISSION for the said proposals, subject to the conditions stated below imposed for the reasons stated thereunder:-

1. Permission is granted subject to the subsequent approval by the Local Planning Authority of the detailed particulars of the layout, scale and appearance of the buildings to which this permission relates, and the landscaping of the site before any development is commenced, such matters being reserved from the permission. STD1A

REASON: To meet the requirements of Articles 2 and 4 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2010.

2. Details of the appearance, landscaping, layout and scale (hereinafter called ‘the reserved matters’) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before any development begins and the development shall be carried out as approved. STD2

REASON: To meet the requirements of Section 92 of the Town and Country Planning Act1990.

3. (a) Application for approval of the matters reserved for subsequent approval must be made to the Local Planning Authority no later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date of the grant of this outline permission; and (b) the development to which this permission relates must be begun no later than the expiration of two years from the final approval of the reserved matters or, in the case of
approval on different dates, the final approval of the last such matter to be approved. STD3

REASON: To meet the requirements of Section 92 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

4. No development shall take place until the developer has secured the implementation of a programme of archaeological work, in accordance with a Written Scheme of Archaeological Investigation which has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. AR01

REASON: To ensure that the archaeological and historical interest of the site is safeguarded and recorded in accordance with the requirements of SPO2, SPO13 and Policy WCS14 of the Wealden Core Strategy Local Plan 2013 and Paragraphs 129, 131 and 132 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2012. With regard to Regulation 35 of the Development Management Procedure Order 2015, it is essential to enable any items of historical or archaeological deposits and features which would be disturbed during the proposed works to be adequately recorded, that the condition adopts the precommencement format to protect heritage assets.

5. The development hereby permitted shall not be brought into use until the archaeological site investigation and post investigation assessment has been completed in accordance with the programme set out in the Written Scheme of Investigation approved under Condition 4 and that provision for analysis, publication and dissemination of results and archive deposition has been secured.

REASON: To ensure that the archaeological and historical interest of the site is safeguarded and recorded in accordance with the requirements of SPO2, SPO13 and Policy WCS14 of the Wealden Core Strategy Local Plan 2013 and Paragraphs 129, 131 and 132 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2012.

6. In the event that contamination is found at any time when carrying out the approved development that was not previously identified, it must be reported in writing immediately to the Local Planning Authority. An investigation and risk assessment must be undertaken in accordance with details that have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Where remediation is necessary a remediation scheme must be prepared for approval in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Following completion of measures identified in the approved remediation scheme, a verification report must be prepared, which is subject to the approval in writing of the Local Planning Authority. CL04

REASON: To ensure that risks from land contamination to the future users of the land and neighbouring land are minimised, together with those to controlled waters, property and ecological systems, and to ensure that the development can be carried out safely without unacceptable risks to workers, neighbours and other off-site receptors, having regard to SPO2, SPO12, SPO13 and WCS14 to the Wealden Core Strategy Local Plan 2013 and the requirements of paragraphs 109 and 121 of the National Planning Policy
Framework 2012.

7. No work shall be carried out on site for the development hereby approved, until full written details for a Code of Construction Practice has been submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The Code of Construction Practice should detail good practice measures for site working to mitigate potential impacts from construction including protection of retained features and surface water bodies on or adjacent to the site, control of run-off, application of design controls for construction equipment and construction vehicles, vehicle routing, wheel washing facilities, sheeting of lorries during transportation of construction materials, provision of water sprays during delivery and dumping of sand and gravel, mixing and batching on wet rather than dry aggregate materials, minimum drop heights to be used for continuous and batch drop activities and waste disposal. The approved Code of Construction Practice shall be implemented throughout the period of work on site. C04(M)

REASON: In the interests of and for the safety of persons and vehicles on the site and/or adjoining road and to minimise loss of amenity to adjoining properties and minimise potential for environmental impact having regard to SPO2, SPO13, Policies WCS13 and WCS14 of the Wealden Core Strategy Local Plan 2013 and Saved Policies EN27 and TR3 of the adopted Wealden Local Plan 1998. With regard to Regulation 35 of the Development Management Procedure Order 2015, it is essential to ensure that the condition adopts the pre-commencement format to ensure that the necessary mitigation measures are approved prior to construction works commencing to protect the environment including wildlife, natural features, residential amenity and impacts on the local highway.

8. No work shall be carried out on the site until provision has been made available within the site, in accordance with details to be approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, for all temporary contractors buildings, plant, vehicles and stacks of materials associated with the development and such provision shall be retained and used for those purposes throughout the period of work on the site. C11(M)

REASON: In the interests of and for the safety of persons and vehicles using the premises and/or the adjoining road and in order to secure a satisfactory standard of development, having regard to SPO2, SPO13, Policies WCS13 and WCS14 of the Wealden Core Strategy Local Plan 2013 and Saved Policies EN27 and TR3 of the adopted Wealden Local Plan 1998. With regard to Regulation 35 of the Development
Management Procedure Order 2015, it is essential to ensure that the condition adopts the pre-commencement format to ensure that the necessary temporary accommodation, storage and parking facilities are approved prior to construction works commencing to protect the environment, residential amenity and highway safety.

9. During construction, no audible works shall take place other than within the hours Monday to Friday 08:00 to 18:00 hours, Saturday 08:00 to13:00 and not at all on Sundays or Public/Bank Holidays. All works shall ensure compliance with guidance found in British Standard ‘ BS5228-1:2009 - Code of practice for noise and vibration control on construction and open sites-Part 1:Noise’.(M)

REASON: To protect residential amenity having regard to SPO13 and Policy WCS14 of the Wealden Core Strategy Local Plan 2013, Saved Policy EN27 of the adopted Wealden Local Plan 1998, coupled with the requirements of paragraph 17, 109 and 123 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2012.

10. Before construction above ground level of any dwelling, or ancillary building, which forms part of the development hereby approved, a schedule detailing brick bonding(s) where appropriate and samples of materials and finishes to be used on the external surfaces of the development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved materials shall be used in the implementation of the development. A sample panel(s) of brickwork of not less than 1m x 1m showing mortar mix, bonding and pointing type shall be constructed for the Local Planning Authority to inspect and approve and shall be retained on site until completion of the works, and the brickwork shall be constructed in accordance with the approved panel(s). MA06(M)

REASON: To safeguard the appearance of the premises and the character of the area generally and to enable the Local Planning Authority to properly consider and control the development, having regard to SPO2, SPO13 and Policy WCS14 to the Wealden Core Strategy Local Plan 2013, Saved Policy EN27 of the adopted Wealden Local Plan 1998, coupled with the requirements of paragraph 56, 57, 59, 60 and 64 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2012.

11. Before construction above ground level of any dwelling, or ancillary building, which forms part of the development hereby approved, details of all new joinery, including windows, rooflights, dormers, doors, garage doors, balconies and balustrades, railings, barge boards, porches, canopy brackets and posts shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, including elevations and sections through cills, frames and opening lights, including glazing bars and mullions, showing the relationship
to the structure and only those approved details shall be employed within the development and retained thereafter. MA07(M)

REASON: To secure a satisfactory standard of development having regard to SPO2, SPO13 and Policy WCS14 of the Wealden Core Strategy Local Plan 2013, Saved Policy EN27 of the adopted Wealden Local Plan 1998, coupled with the requirements of paragraph 56, 57, 59, 60 and 64 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2012.

12. Before preparation of any groundworks and foundations of the development hereby approved, a detailed scheme of hard and soft landscaping which shall include appropriate ecological enhancements, reinforcement of landscaped buffer zones along the site boundaries, amenity open space and play provision shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. These details shall include full plans and specifications of proposed boundary treatments, proposed finished levels and contours, hard surface finishes, details of any retaining walls, steps, railings, walls, gates or other supporting structures, car parking layouts, other vehicle and pedestrian access and circulation areas, minor artefacts and structures (e.g. street furniture, refuse and other storage units). The information shall also include indications of all existing trees and hedgerows on the land, including those to be retained, together with measures for their protection which shall comply in full with British Standard 5837:2012, `Trees in Relation to Construction` in the course of the development, together with a scheme for the subsequent maintenance of any trees, shrubs and hedges retained on the site and any proposed to be planted as part of the approved landscaping scheme. Soft landscape details shall include planting plans, written specifications, schedules of plants - noting species (which should be indigenous), planting sizes and proposed density.

All planting, seeding and/or turfing comprised in the approved details of landscaping shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons following the occupation of the associated building(s) or the completion of the development, whichever is the sooner, and any trees, shrubs, hedges or plants which within a period of five years from the completion of the development die, are removed, or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and
species, unless the Local Planning Authority gives written consent to any variation. All hard landscaping comprised in the approved details of landscaping shall be carried out before the first occupation of the associated building(s), or the completion of the development whichever is the sooner. LA05(M)

REASON: To protect visual amenity and the character of the area and to ensure a satisfactory environment having regard to SPO2, SPO13 and Policy WCS14 to the Wealden Core Strategy Local Plan 2013, Saved Policies EN14 and EN27 of the Wealden Local Plan 1998, coupled with the requirements of paragraphs 17 and 109 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2012.

13. Before preparation of any groundworks and foundations of the development hereby approved, detailed proposals for the planting of trees, hedges and/or shrubs for screening along the south eastern boundary of the site abutting the existing residential properties fronting Chapel Row and the southern boundary of the site which abuts the Steam House Generating Museum shall be submitted to and be subject to the approval in writing of the Local Planning Authority, and such trees or shrubs as approved shall comprise primarily native species. All planting, seeding and/or turfing comprised in the approved details of landscaping shall be carried out prior to the commencement of construction, and any trees, shrubs, hedges or plants which within a period of five years from the completion of development die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species, unless the Local Planning Authority gives written consent to any variation. LA04

REASON: To protect visual amenity and the character of the area and to ensure a satisfactory environment having regard to SPO2, SPO13 and Policy WCS14 to the Wealden Core Strategy Local Plan 2013, Saved Policies EN14 and EN27 of the Wealden Local Plan 1998, coupled with the requirements of paragraphs 17 and 109 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2012

14. Before preparation of any groundworks and foundations of the development hereby approved, a detailed landscaping and ecological enhancements scheme, which shall include a programme for the implementation of the works and long term management, shall be submitted to and approved in writing to the Local Planning Authority. This detailed scheme shall include:

(i) appropriate ecological enhancements, (including wetland habitats incorporated into the SUDS scheme and attenuation pond areas)

(ii) measures specifically to address retention and enhancement of the site's ecological connectivity through ecological corridors and networks

(iii) works to all areas of retained habitat and an agreed future management and maintenance strategy for all habitats on the site, including enhancement areas, which shall be in accordance with the approved Landscape and Biodiversity Management Strategy (Ref 22387/A5/Landscape) date stamped 16 January 2015

(iv) details of design and management details for the new water-bodies/reed-beds to be created which shall include:

a) considerations of water quality impacts of surface water runoff on existing ponds/waterbodies, including designs for pollution control and interception facilities

b) how ponds will be designed to maximise wildlife value

c) clearance of shading and trees and scrub, other vegetation clearance and creation of habitat piles

Thereafter, the scheme shall be completed in accordance with the approved plans and programme to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority and the management and maintenance arrangements shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details over the period specified. LA11(M)

REASON: To protect wildlife and supporting habitat and secure opportunities for the enhancement of the nature conservation value of the site having regard to SPO2, SPO13 and WCS14 to the Wealden Core Strategy Local Plan 2013, Saved Policies EN14 and EN27 of the Wealden Local Plan 1998, coupled with the requirements of paragraphs 17 and 109 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2012.

15. No development shall take place until a landscape management plan, including long-term design objectives, management responsibilities and maintenance schedules for all landscaped areas (except privately owned domestic gardens), shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The landscape management plan shall be carried out as approved and any subsequent variations shall be agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

REASON: To protect visual amenity and the character of the area and to ensure a satisfactory environment having regard to SPO2, SPO13 and WCS14 to the Wealden Core Strategy Local Plan 2013, Saved Policies EN14 and EN27 of the Wealden Local Plan 1998, coupled with the requirements of paragraphs 17 and 109 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2012.

16. No development shall take place until there has been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority a wildlife management plan, to include as appropriate detailed proposals for the protection of bats, birds, reptiles, great crested newts and badgers, and measures for the mitigation of any harm to them likely to be caused by the development. The works and other measures forming part of that plan shall be carried out in accordance with it. NC08

REASON: To ensure the survival and protection of important species and those protected by legislation that could be adversely affected by the development, having regard to paragraphs 109, 117 and 118 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2012 and the Wealden Design Guide, Chapter 2, Chapter 3, Section 15. With regard to Regulation 35 of the Development Management Procedure Order 2015, it is essential to ensure that the appropriate measures are in place to protect important species during
construction as well as post construction, therefore the condition adopts the precommencement format to protect wildlife assets in the immediate vicinity of the site.

17. No development shall commence until a detailed up-to-date survey of the presence of Japanese Knotweed within both the site and its vicinity shall be carried out. A resulting scheme for the control of Japanese Knotweed on site, and its eradication from the site, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter the development shall be carried out in accordance with that scheme.

REASON: Under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) it is an offence to plant Japanese knotweed or otherwise cause it to grow in the wild. This species has been identified on site and is ecologically and structurally damaging. It must be controlled to prevent its spread both during and after construction, and eradicated from the site (with appropriate disposal as necessary) having regard to Policy EN8 of the adopted Wealden Local Plan. With regard to Regulation 35 of the Development Management Procedure Order 2015, it is essential to ensure the eradication of this invasive species
from the site prior to construction works, therefore the condition adopts the precommencement format to protect the environment.

18. The new access shall be in the position shown on the submitted plan and laid out and constructed in accordance with the attached HT407 form/diagram and all works undertaken shall be executed and completed by the applicant to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority prior to occupation of the development hereby permitted. HW09(M)

REASON: In the interests of and for the safety of persons and vehicles using the premises and/or the adjoining road, having regard to SPO2, SPO12, SPO13 and WCS14 to the Wealden Core Strategy Local Plan 2013, Saved Policy TR3 of the adopted Wealden Local Plan 1998, coupled with the requirements of paragraph 32 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2012

19. The access shall not be used until the appropriate visibility splays are provided in each direction (2.4m x 105m to the west and 2.4m x 122m to the east). The visibility splays should be cleared of all obstructions exceeding 600 mm in height and kept clear thereafter. HW16

REASON: In the interests of and for the safety of persons and vehicles using the premises and/or the adjoining road, having regard to SPO2, SPO12, SPO13 and WCS14 to the Wealden Core Strategy Local Plan 2013, Saved Policy TR3 of the adopted Wealden Local Plan 1998, coupled with the requirements of paragraph 32 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2012

20. Detailed drawings of the internal access roads shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, and such drawings shall show the widths of the carriageways and footpaths, visibility splays, construction of the carriageways, footpaths, sewers and manholes, cross falls and the longitudinal falls of the road and footpaths, the lines and levels of the sewers and the position and type of any street lighting scheme. The new access roads shall be constructed to a standard approved by the Local Planning Authority with a view to subsequent adoption as a maintainable highway and the works phased and completed with the progress of building construction to the approval of the Local Planning Authority. HW13(M)

REASON: In the interests of and for the safety of persons and vehicles using the premises and/or the adjoining road, having regard to SPO2, SPO12, SPO13 and WCS14 to the Wealden Core Strategy Local Plan 2013, Saved Policy TR3 of the adopted Wealden Local Plan 1998, coupled with the requirements of paragraph 32 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2012

21. Before preparation of any groundworks and foundations of the development hereby approved, details of car parking and cycle parking facilities to be provided within the site of the development, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved car and cycle parking details shall be implemented prior to the occupation of the associated dwellings and thereafter retained to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority. PC06(M)

REASON: To ensure an adequate and satisfactory standard of parking provision, having regard to SPO13 and WCS14 to the Wealden Core Strategy Local Plan 2013, Saved Policies EN27 and TR16 of the adopted Wealden Local Plan 1998, coupled with the requirements of paragraphs 29, 30 and 34 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2012.

22. The garage/parking areas shall be used solely for ancillary domestic storage and/or vehicle parking purposes incidental to the occupation and enjoyment of the dwelling units to which they serve, and shall not be used for nor in connection with any commercial trade or business purposes and shall not be converted into habitable accommodation, including domestic workshop, study, games room and similar uses, without the prior written consent of the Local Planning Authority. PC04

REASON: To protect the visual and residential amenities of the site and ensure the retention of parking provision, having regard to SPO13 and WCS14 to the Wealden Core Strategy Local Plan 2013, Saved Policies EN27 and TR16 of the adopted Wealden Local Plan 1998, coupled with the requirements of paragraphs 29, 30 and 34 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2012.

23. No trees and/or hedgerows on the site, unless dead or dangerous, shall be felled, topped, lopped or destroyed without the consent in writing of the Local Planning Authority. Furthermore, the following work shall not be carried out within the approved protection zone of any tree or hedgerow, except with the consent of the Local Planning Authority:-

(i) Levels shall not be raised or lowered in relation to the existing ground level within the approved protection zone of the tree or hedgerow.

(ii) No roots shall be cut, trenches dug or soil removed within the approved protection zone of the tree or hedgerow.

(iii) No buildings, roads or other engineering operations shall be constructed or carried out within the approved protection zone of the tree or hedgerow.

(iv) No fires shall be lit within the approved protection zone or in a position where the flames could extend to within 5 metres of the foliage, branches or trunk of the tree or hedgerow as per the requirements of BS5837:2012 Trees in relation to design, demolition & construction - Recommendations.

(v) No vehicles shall be driven over the area within the approved protection zone of the tree or hedgerow.

(vi) No materials or equipment shall be stored within the approved protection zone of the tree or hedgerow as per the requirements of BS5837:2012 Trees in relation to design, demolition & construction - Recommendations. TP02

REASON: To preserve trees and hedges on the site in the interests of visual amenity and the character of the area, having regard to SPO13 and WCS14 to the Wealden Core Strategy Local Plan 2013, Saved Policies EN12 and EN14 of the adopted Wealden Local Plan 1998, coupled with paragraphs 17, 117 and 118 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2012 and the Wealden Design Guide, Chapter 3, Section 6.

24. No retained tree shall be cut down, uprooted or destroyed, nor shall any retained tree be topped or lopped, other than in accordance with the prior written approval of the Local Planning Authority. If any retained tree is removed, uprooted, destroyed or dies, a replacement tree shall be planted and that tree shall be of such size and species and shall be planted at such a time and in a position to be agreed with the Local Planning Authority. TP03

REASON: To preserve trees and hedges on the site in the interests of visual amenity and the character of the area, having regard to SPO13 and WCS14 to the Wealden Core Strategy Local Plan 2013, Saved Policies EN12 and EN14 of the adopted Wealden Local Plan 1998, coupled with paragraphs 17, 117 and 118 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2012 and the Wealden Design Guide, Chapter 3, Section 6.

25. Before commencement of groundworks within the development hereby approved, details of the siting and form of means for the disposal of refuse, which shall also include facilities for recycling to be provided, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The waste management facilities shall be designed to ensure that storage and collection points are easily accessible with no stepped changes in levels for both users and waste collection vehicles and located in either rear gardens or appropriately screened to avoid any detrimental impact to the quality of the street scene or public realm. No building shall be occupied until the approved details have been implemented in respect of that building and thereafter they shall be so retained, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

REASON: To preserve the residential and visual amenities of the locality, having regard to SPO13 and WCS14 to the Wealden Core Strategy Local Plan 2013, Saved Policy EN27 of the adopted Wealden Local Plan 1998, coupled with the requirements of paragraphs 17 and 109 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2012.

26. No development shall commence on the development approved by this permission until a scheme for the provision and implementation of foul drainage works has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme shall include a survey of the off-site foul sewerage system which will connect the development to the Windmill Hill Wastewater Treatment Works to assess the condition and capacity of the existing sewerage system. The submitted details shall identify any necessary upgrading in the form of either additional off-site sewers or improvements to existing sewers to
provide the necessary capacity for the development hereby approved. Any works required to upgrade the infrastructure sufficiently to provide capacity for the new development shall be undertaken prior to acceptance of any of the development's foul sewage. The foul drainage works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans before the associated buildings to which they relate are occupied. DF02(M)

REASON: To protect water quality and to secure a satisfactory standard of development, having regard to SPO12, SPO13 and WCS14 to the Wealden Core Strategy Local Plan 2013, Saved Policy CS2 of the adopted Wealden Local Plan 1998, coupled with the requirements of paragraph 109 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2012. With regard to Regulation 35 of the Development Management Procedure Order 2015, it is essential to avoid increasing the risk of off-site flooding, that the condition adopts the precommencement format.

27. No development shall take place until full details of a surface water drainage scheme, based on the sustainable drainage principles of the concept plan associated with the outline planning permission, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The surface water drainage scheme should be confirmed as deliverable by an assessment of the site’s potential for disposing of surface water by means of a sustainable drainage system. The submitted details shall, among standard
details, include the following:

(i) provide information about the design storm period and intensity, the method employed to delay and control the surface water discharged from the site and the measures taken to prevent pollution of the receiving groundwater and/or surface water.

(ii) be supported by a site investigation which incorporates ground water monitoring, preferably in winter, and soakage tests undertaken in accordance to BRE365 when infiltration is proposed.

(iii) provide a management and maintenance plan for the development which shall include the arrangements for adoption by any public authority or statutory undertaker and/or the other arrangements to secure the operation of the scheme throughout its lifetime

(iv) provide a programme for the implementation of the scheme having regard to the need to provide appropriate surface water attenuation prior to first occupation of any phase.

The submitted details shall include the results of an examination of the underlying geology and the monitoring of the winter groundwater levels in the area be undertaken in site specific test pits and that any soakaways achieve a 1.0 metre separation between these groundwater levels and the base of the soakaway.

NOTE: Attention should be given to non-statutory technical standards for sustainable drainage systems and the total costs of implementing the drainage scheme, that is design, construction and maintenance costs.

REASON: To reduce the risk of flooding, both on and off site, to improve and protect the water quality and improve habitat and amenity having regard to SPO12, SPO13 and WCS14 to the Wealden Core Strategy Local Plan 2013, Saved Policy CS2 of the adopted Wealden Local Plan 1998, coupled with the requirements of paragraph 103 and 109 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2012. With regard to Regulation 35 of the Development Management Procedure Order 2015, it is essential to avoid increasing the risk of off-site flooding, that the condition adopts the pre-commencement format.

28. There shall be no discharge of foul or contaminated drainage from the site into either the groundwater or any surface waters, whether direct or via soakaways. Prior to being discharged into any watercourse, surface water sewer or soakaways system, all surface water drainage from parking areas and hardstandings shall be passed through trapped gullies and silt traps to BS 5911:1982 with an overall capacity compatible with the site being drained and shall be retained thereafter.

REASON: To prevent pollution of the water environment, having regard to SPO12, SPO13 and WCS14 to the Wealden Core Strategy Local Plan 2013, Saved Policy CS2 of the adopted Wealden Local Plan 1998, coupled with the requirements of paragraph 103 and 109 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2012.

29. Before preparation of any groundworks and foundations of the development hereby approved details for the design and construction of flood resilient buildings shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The buildings shall be constructed in accordance with the approved details.

REASON: To reduce the impact of potential surface water or localised flood water entering the building so that no permanent damage is caused, structural integrity is maintained and drying and cleaning is easier having regard to SPO12, SPO13 and WCS14 to the Wealden Core Strategy Local Plan 2013, Saved Policy CS2 of the adopted Wealden Local Plan 1998, coupled with the requirements of paragraph 103 and
109 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2012.

30. Prior to the commencement of development details of the proposed surface water drainage to prevent the discharge of surface water from the proposed site onto the public highway and, similarly to prevent the discharge of surface water from the highway onto the site shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval in consultation with the Highway Authority. The scheme shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details

REASON: To reduce the risk of flooding and in the interests of highway safety, having regard to SPO2, SPO12, SPO13 and WCS14 to the Wealden Core Strategy Local Plan 2013, Saved Policies CS2 and TR3 of the adopted Wealden Local Plan 1998, coupled with the requirements of paragraphs 32, 103 and 109 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2012. With regard to Regulation 35 of the Development Management Procedure Order 2015, it is essential to avoid increasing the risk of off-site flooding, that the condition adopts the pre-commencement format.

31. No floodlighting, security lighting or other external means of illumination of the site shall be provided, installed or operated in the development, except in accordance with a detailed scheme which shall provide for lighting that is low level, hooded and directional and has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The lighting scheme shall show predicted light levels at neighbouring residential properties. The artificial lighting to the development shall conform to requirements to meet the Obtrusive Light Limitations for Exterior Lighting Installations for Environmental Zone E1 contained within Table 2 of the Institute of Lighting Professionals Guidance for the Reduction of Obtrusive Lighting 2012.

The scheme shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details and retained thereafter. EL02

REASON: To preserve the character of the rural area and residential amenities of the locality having regard to SPO2, SPO12, SPO13 and WCS14 to the Wealden Core Strategy Local Plan, Saved Policies EN27 and EN29 of the adopted Wealden Local Plan, coupled with the requirements of paragraph 125 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2012.

32. Before preparation of any groundworks or foundations for the development hereby approved, full details for the incorporation of water and energy efficiency measures, the promotion of renewable energy and sustainable construction within the development shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority and the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and thereafter so retained. SS05

REASON: To promote sustainable building design, having regard to SPO9 and SPO13 and WCS14 to the Wealden Core Strategy Local Plan 2013, Saved Policy EN1 of the adopted Wealden Local Plan 1998, coupled with paragraphs 6 and 17 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2012 and the Wealden Design Guide, Chapter 4.

33. Notwithstanding the provisions of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (or any Order revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification), no buildings, structures or works as defined within Part 1 of Schedule 2, classes A to E inclusive of that Order, shall be erected or undertaken on the site. PD01

REASON: To enable the Local Planning Authority to regulate and control the development of land having regard to SPO13 and WCS14 to the Wealden Core Strategy Local Plan 2013, Saved Policy EN27 of the adopted Wealden Local Plan 1998, coupled with the requirements of paragraphs 17 and 56 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2012.

34. Notwithstanding the provisions of Part 2, Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) (or any Order revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification), no gates, fences, walls or other means of enclosure and no building as defined in Section 336 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 shall be erected at the site. PD04
REASON: To enable the Local Planning Authority to regulate and control the development of land having regard to SPO13 and WCS14 to the Wealden Core Strategy Local Plan 2013, Saved Policy EN27 of the adopted Wealden Local Plan 1998, coupled with the requirements of paragraphs 17 and 56 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2012.

35. This planning decision relates solely to the information contained within the application form, the following plan(s) and (where appropriate) documents:

Ref. Date Stamped.
Landscape and Visual Appraisal Ref 22387/A5/AH 16 January 2015
Planning Statement Ref 22387/A5/JR 16 January 2015
Design and Access Statement Revision 04 16 January 2015
Heritage Statement Ref FW/18632 16 January 2015
Landscape and Biodiversity Management Strategy
Ref 22387/A5/Landscape 16 January 2015
Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey GCN Habitat
Suitability Assessment 16 January 2015
Arboricultural Survey Ref PJC/3419/14 16 January 2015
Transport Assessment Ref ITB9063-003B R 16 January 2015
Travel Plan Ref ITB9063-004B R 16 January 2015
Flood Risk Assessment 16 January 2015
Archaeological Desk Based Assessment Ref SD/18426 16 January 2015
Statement of Community Involvement Ref 22387/A3/JR 16 January 2015
Site Location Plan Dwg M04 Rev A 16 January 2015
Parameters Plan Dwg M06 Rev B 16 January 2015
Illustrative Layout Dwg M03 Rev H 16 January 2015
Speed Survey Site 1 11 February 2015
Speed Survey Site 2 11 February 2015
Potential Site Access Junction onto A271 Gardener
Street Dwg ITB9063 GA 002 Rev F (Subject to the
amendment of the visibility splays in accordance with
Condition 19 of the planning approval) 13 February 2015
Geophysical Survey Report Ref J7952 18 February 2015
Overland Flow Dwg GSL-HERST.10/03 27 April 2015
Bat Activity Survey 12 May 2015
REASON: For the avoidance of doubt.

NOTE: Should alterations or amendments be required to the approved plans, it will be necessary to apply either under Section 96A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for non-material alterations or Section 73 of the Act for minor material alterations. An application must be made using the standard application forms and you should consult with us, to establish the correct type of application to be made.

NOTE 1: This permission is subject to an agreement under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. STN1

NOTE 2: The developer is required to contact the Council as Street Naming & Numbering Authority, in writing, enclosing a site layout plan and the commencement of work on site, to agree a scheme of house/street naming and numbering, and for the allocation of postcodes. Please contact the NLPG Officer, IT Department, at the above address. STN8

NOTE 3: The existing public right(s) of way across the site must remain undisturbed and unobstructed unless or until legally stopped up or diverted prior to the commencement of any of the development hereby permitted. The alignment of any public right of way should be protected throughout the course of development by being clearly demarcated, signed, surfaced or fenced as may be necessary. STN10

NOTE 4: A formal application for connection to the public sewerage system is required in order to serve this development. For further advice, please contact:

Atkins Ltd,
St James House
39A Southgate Street
Winchester
SO23 9EH

www.southernwater.co.uk

NOTE 5: In determining this planning application, the Council has had regard to the
requirement to negotiate both positively and pro-actively with the applicant, in line with
the guidance at paragraph 187 of the National Planning Policy Framework, and as set
out in the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England)
Order 2015.

NOTE: Your attention is drawn to the requirements of the Building Act 1984 for the deposit of Plans under the Building Regulations and associated legislation. ACCESS FOR FIRE BRIGADE: Your attention is hereby drawn to the provisions of Section 35 of the East Sussex Act 1981.

DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS: It is advised that under The Town and Country Planning Act 1990, the Council has up to 8 weeks from the date of an application to discharge any condition(s) and advise the applicant of the Council’s decision. This information should be submitted using the ‘Approval of Details Reserved by Condition’ Form which can be downloaded from the Council’s website. Please note there is also a fee payable for this type of application.

LATIMER, THAKEHAM, CLARION (GROUP) - LIST OF PERSONS INVOLVED IN THE DEVELOPMENT

Peter Rawlinson - Gleeson Strategic Land

Ben Rainbow - Arboricultural & Biodiversity Officer

Steve Tuhey - Managing Director, Thakeham Client

Richard White, Director of Land and Planning at Latimer & Clarion Housing Group

LATIMER DEVELOPMENTS - Previously: William Sutton Developments Limited

Christopher John Hatfield

Ruth Margaret Cooke

David Simon Fordham

Austen Barry Reid

Rupert Owen Sebag-Montefiore

Mark Christopher Rogers

David Anthony Lewis

Michelle Reynolds

Southern Water - Nick Claxton Team Manager – Flood Risk Management & Revai Kinsella, Principal Drainage Officer

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WD/2015/0090/ HERSTMONCEUX VILLAGE CONDITIONS A - Z INDEX

NPPF - NATIONAL PLANNING POLICY FRAMEWORK A - Z INDEX

HERSTMONCEUX ACTION GROUP

There has never been an action group representing the interests of so many residents in this peaceful Sussex backwater. To date, planning battles have been contained, such that local people were content to let neighbours object to smaller residential developments.

This all changed when a former estate agent was seen surveying Lime Cross and speaking to neighbours about his intention (or the intention of family members) to apply for planning consent for upwards of 70 houses, where for many years Wealden District Council and the Parish Council have been saying there should be no development. Then an opportunity for a windfall £17 million pounds reared its head. We think it speaks mountains that the Parish Council simply redrew the development boundaries to accommodate such a development. It's a 'U' turn with money at the root of the deal. Who then stands to profit. Not the villagers who are all opposed to the plan. The villagers do not want 140 extra houses in Herstmonceux, and that is what will happen if 70 additional houses are built on the field at Lime Cross. We'd like to see some new faces on the Parish Council. Some people who will truly represent the wishes of the people.

WD/2015/0090/MAO - GLEESON DEVELOPMENTS LTD

This application is not only contrary to Wealden's Local Plan, but is considered by many to be downright dangerous. The A271 is a narrow country road that is already overloaded - with many traffic jams in the village high street causing motorists serious delays on occasion. The increase in traffic from a dense residential development at this location is nothing short of madness.

Proposed entrance to Lime Cross for access to 70 new houses. The A271 is already a busy road. What is not clear from this plan is that the entrance shown in red is just a few yards away from a sign telling people to slow down. That sign is half way up a hill, that has been the site of accidents on the other face. You can imagine the carnage with family vehicles trying to exit from this entrance, which is very narrow. There is no real visibility splay. Vehicles traveling west into the village from Hastings, will be unable to see cars trying to get to school to pick up their children because of the hedge that is not in the applicant's ownership. It is even worse with vehicles heading east out of the village, now coming down a hill - and once again the angle prevents any real advance warning, with just the nose of a car protruding - only visible at the last moment. What should have been provided and is an example of what is required, is the same degree of vision afforded by the access just a little further east for Chapel Row.

You may have noticed that there are only forty-nine units shown on the above site plan - and it is still crowded. It is unclear from this plan if some of the plots shown are garages adjacent to a house. It is therefore open to interpretation. The real problem is that the village of Herstmonceux does need more affordable housing. Gratefully, there are other sites that are far more appropriate, and will not pose injury to a site of considerable local historic interest. This field is way outside the village development boundary. See the official boundary below.

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