Creation of hardsurfaced area for the loading and unloading of HGVs.

1. Approved Plans: The development hereby permitted shall be implemented in accordance with the following plans and documents: - Location – Location Plan; - 2013-103 G – Site Layout Plan; - JOB – 22384 – Topographic Survey; and - 25005-TPP-1 – Tree Protection Plan. Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
2. Commencement: The development hereby permitted shall start no later than 18 months from the date of this decision. Reason: To comply with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
3. Contamination Investigation: No work shall start on site until the following has been submitted to, and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority: (a) A Desk Study documenting all the previous and existing land uses of the site and adjacent land in accordance with national guidance as set out in Contaminated Land Reports Nos.1 and 2, and BS10175:2011 Investigation of potentially contaminated sites Code of Practice, and, unless otherwise agreed with the Local Planning Authority; (b) A site investigation report documenting the ground conditions of the site and incorporating chemical and gas analysis identified as appropriate by the desk study in accordance with BS10175:2011, BS 8576:2013, BS 8485:2015+A1:2019, Claire RB17, CIRIA C665 and other relevant guidance, unless otherwise agreed with the Local Planning Authority; (c) If required, a detailed scheme for remedial works and measures to be undertaken to avoid the risk from contaminants and/or gases when the site is developed and proposals for future maintenance and monitoring. Such a scheme shall include nomination of a competent person to oversee the implementation of the works. Reason: To minimise the risk from land contamination for public safety.
4. Verification report: The development hereby permitted shall not be occupied / brought into use until there has been submitted to the Local Planning Authority verification by the competent person approved under the provisions of condition 3 that any remediation scheme required and approved under the provisions of condition 3 has been implemented fully in accordance with the approved details (unless varied with the written permission of the Local Planning Authority in advance of implementation). Typically, such a report would comprise: a. A description of the site and its background, and summary of relevant site information; b. a description of the remediation objectives and remedial works carried out; c. verification data, including - data (sample locations/analytical results, as-built drawings of the implemented scheme, photographs of the remediation work in progress, etc. d. Certificates demonstrating that imported and/or material left in situ is free from contamination, confirmation of material removal (i.e. waste transfer tickets), gas/vapour membranes have been installed correctly. Thereafter the scheme shall be monitored and maintained in accordance with the scheme approved under condition 3. Reason: To minimise the risk from land contamination for the safety of the future users of the development.
5. Imported soils: Any imported soils required for the development hereby permitted should be demonstrated to be suitable for its intended end use and meet the approval of the Local Planning Authority prior to use on site. Reason: To minimise the risk from land contamination for the safety of the future occupiers of the development.
6. CEMP: No construction or demolition/removal work shall start until a Construction Environmental Management Plan has been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. All works shall only take place in accordance with the approved management plan which shall include: a) location of temporary site buildings, compounds, construction material and plant storage areas used during demolition and construction; b) the arrangements for the routing / turning of lorries and details for construction traffic access to the site; c) the arrangements for deliveries associated with all construction works, loading / unloading of plant & materials; d) the parking of vehicles of site operatives and visitors; e) measures to control the emission of dust and dirt generated by demolition and construction; f) a scheme for controlling noise and vibration from demolition and construction activities (to include piling); g) provision for storage, collection, and disposal of rubbish from the development during construction period; h) measures to prevent mud and dust on the highway during demolition and construction; i) temporary lighting; and k) measures for the protection of wildlife and habitat, including the neighbouring Site of Importance for Nature Conservation. Reason: To limit the impact the development has on the amenity of the locality.
7. Construction Hours: No construction, demolition or deliveries to the site shall take place during the construction period except between the hours of 0800 to 1800 Mondays to Fridays or 0900 to 1300 on Saturdays and not at all on Sundays or Public Holidays. Reason: To protect the amenities of the occupiers of nearby dwellings.
8. No Burning: No burning of materials obtained by site clearance or any other source shall take place during the demolition, construction and fitting out process. Reason: To protect the amenities of the occupiers of nearby properties.
9. Tree Protection: The development must accord with the arboricultural report reference 25005-AIA-LF. No excavation, demolition or development related works shall commence until the tree protection measures have been installed as per the tree protection plan reference 25005-TPP-1. Once installed, no access by vehicles or placement of goods, chemicals, fuels, soil or other materials shall take place within the protected area. Tree protection measures shall be retained in their approved form for the duration of the work and may only be modified subject to written agreement from the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To retain and protect the existing trees which form an important part of the amenity of the locality.
10. Drainage: The development hereby approved shall not be brought into use until the surface water drainage scheme set out in the submitted Flood Risk Assessment & Drainage Strategy by Paul Basham Associated, reference ‘020.5961/FRADS/4’ and dated April 2025 has been implemented in full and verification of its correct installation has been provided to and acknowledged in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Once installed, the drainage system shall thereafter be managed and maintained in accordance with the approved drainage scheme for the lifetime of the development. Reason: To ensure satisfactory drainage for the development and protect local biodiversity habitat. Note to Applicant: If the proposals include works to an ordinary watercourse, under the Land Drainage Act 1991, as amended by the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, prior consent from the Lead Local Flood Authority is required. This consent is required as a separate permission to planning.
11. Acoustic Fencing: The development hereby approved shall not be brought into use until final details and specifications of the acoustic fencing surrounding the hardstanding to the southern and western boundaries has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and installed in accordance with the approved details. The fencing shall then remain in place throughout the lifetime of the development in an acceptable state of repair. Reason: To protect the amenity of neighbouring residential properties.
12. Reversing Alarms: No audible reversing warning alarms shall be used on any vehicle between the hours of 8pm and 8am on any day of the week. Reason: To protect the amenity of neighbouring residential properties.
13. Lighting: The development hereby approved shall not be brought into use until final details and specifications of the wayfinding lighting to be used withing the new hardstanding area, including control measures has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and installed in accordance with the approved details. The approved lighting shall then remain in place throughout the lifetime of the development in an acceptable state of repair. Reason: To protect the amenity of neighbouring residential properties and the wider locality.
14. Ecological Mitigation: The precautionary mitigation outlined in section 4.3 of the Preliminary Ecological Appraisal by Johns Associated, reference ‘1560a/Version 2.0’ and dated 5th June 2025 shall be implemented in full. Reason: To protect wildlife habitat and local biodiversity.
15. Cessation of Use: The hardstanding area approved under this application (identified as ‘Proposed Commercial Storage Area’ on drawing 103 Rev C) must not be utilised until the hard surfacing of the area has been fully completed. Upon completion, utilisation of the existing hardstanding area to the east of the site for parking or storage (identified as ‘Hardstanding to Revert to Landscaped Area’ on drawing 103 Rev G) must permanently cease. Reason: In the interests of highway safety and amenity.
16. Landscape Scheme – Approved hardstanding: The submitted soft landscaping, management and maintenance scheme by Briarwood Landscape Architecture, reference ‘BLA432-04 A’ shall be carried out and completed in accordance with the approved details and to the appropriate British Standard within twelve months of the new hardstanding area hereby approved coming into use. For a period of 5 years after planting, any trees or plants which are removed, die or become seriously damaged or defective, shall be replaced as soon as is reasonably practicable with others of the same species, size and number as originally approved in the landscaping scheme. Reason: In the interests of the visual amenity of the locality.
17. Landscape Scheme – Reinstatement of existing hardstanding: No works to any part of the development hereby permitted shall commence until a final landscaping and planting scheme for the reinstatement of the existing hardstanding area has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme shall cover all soft landscaping including trees and boundary treatments and shall provide details of timings for all landscaping and any future maintenance. The works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans and to the appropriate British Standard. For a period of no less than 5 years after planting, any trees or plants which are removed, die or become seriously damaged or defective, shall be replaced as soon as is reasonably practicable with others of the same species, size and number as originally approved in the landscaping scheme. Reason: To ensure the protection of the adjacent Site of Importance for Nature Conservation and Ancient Woodland, and to provide habitat enhancement.
18. Conditions to comply with the Environment Act (2021) The development must adhere to the Biodiversity Net Gain report (John’s Associates, dated 5th June 2025) which has been submitted and approved by the Local Planning Authority in accordance with paragraph 14(2) of Schedule 7A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure delivery of at least a 10% biodiversity net gain as required by the Environment Act (2021) and to comply with Policy DM11 of the Eastleigh Borough Local Plan (2016-2036).
19. The development shall not commence until a Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan (HMMP), prepared in accordance with the submitted Biodiversity Gain Plan, has been submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority along with a timetable for implementation. Thereafter those habitats shall be managed and maintained in accordance with the approved details for a minimum period of 30 years following completion. Reason: To ensure delivery of at least a 10% biodiversity net gain as required by the Environment Act (2021) and to comply with Policy DM11 of the Eastleigh Borough Local Plan (2016-2036).
20. Notice in writing shall be given to the Local Planning Authority when the: a) habitat creation and enhancement works as set out in the HMMP have commenced; and b) habitat creation and enhancement works as set out in the HMMP have been completed. Reason: To ensure delivery of at least a 10% biodiversity net gain as required by the Environment Act (2021) and to comply with Policy DM11 of the Eastleigh Borough Local Plan (2016-2036).
21. Note to Applicant: In accordance with paragraph 39 of the National Planning Policy Framework (December 2024), Eastleigh Borough Council takes a positive approach to the handling of development proposals so as to achieve, whenever possible, a positive outcome and to ensure all proposals are dealt with in a timely manner.
22. Note to Applicant: Please note that separate consent may be required from Esso Petroleum Limited to construct the approved development over their pipeline.

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