Partial garage conversion, single storey rear extension, first floor side extension and alteration to fenestration

1. The development hereby permitted shall be implemented in accordance with the following plans numbered: 01, 02 Rev P3, 03 Rev P3, 04 Rev P3, 05 Rev P3, 06 Rev P3, 07 Rev P3 and 08 Rev P3 Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
2. The development hereby permitted shall start no later than three years from the date of this decision. Reason: To comply with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
3. The materials to be used must match as closely as possible, in type, colour and texture those listed in the Materials Section of the application form. Reason: To ensure a satisfactory visual relationship of the new development to the existing.
4. The first floor window serving the ensuite on the northern elevation [as marked on the approved plan 08 Rev P3] shall either be: a) obscure glazed to Pilkingtons level 3 or equivalent with no more than a top-hung opening toplight: OR b) positioned at least 1.7 metres above the floor of the room in which it is installed. Once installed the window shall be permanently maintained in that condition. Reason: To protect the amenity and privacy of the adjoining residential properties.
5. Note to Applicant: In the unlikely event of any bats being found during demolition or construction, all work must stop immediately, and Natural England must be called. Additional information is available on the Bat Conservation Trust website at https://www.bats.org.uk/advice/im-working-on-a-building-with-bats/ive-found-a-bat-during-works
6. Note to Applicant: Biodiversity enhancements have been recommended. A bat brick/box and a swift brick/nest box may be appropriate to build into the extensions. Built in boxes do not require maintenance and cannot fall off. The Bat Conservation Trust recommends installing a bat brick/box at least 4m above the ground, away from artificial light sources, sheltered from strong winds and exposed to the sun for part of the day, facing south, south-east or south-west. (https://www.bats.org.uk › our-work › putting-up-your-box) Swift nest boxes are best positioned under the eaves or on walls facing north, northeast or north-west out of direct sunlight, five metres above the ground, with clear adjacent airspace so swifts can access them in a high-speed direct flight. (https://www.swiftconservation.org/Nestboxes%26Attraction.htm ) Additional information is available at: https://sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/discover/in-your-garden/article/31, planting for bats https://www.rhs.org.uk/science/conservation-biodiversity/wildlife/plants-for-pollinators https://www.bats.org.uk/our-work/buildings-planning-and-development/bat-boxes https://www.hampshireswifts.co.uk/nesting https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/advice/how-you-can-help-birds/nestboxes/nestboxes-for-small-birds/ https://www.swift-conservation.org/OurLeaflets.htm
7. Note to Applicant: Any excavations or open pipes will need to be covered at night or provided with a small mammal escape ramp to allow animals such as hedgehogs to escape if they fall in. If hedgehogs are found on site, they must be allowed to move away to safety. If any hedgehogs appear to be in distress, a hedgehog rescue worker should be contacted. Information is available on the website of the British Hedgehog Preservation society at https://www.britishhedgehogs.org.uk/found-a-hedgehog/
8. Note to Applicant: You are reminded of your duties under the Party Wall Act 1996. This requires a building owner to notify and obtain formal agreement from adjoining occupier(s) where the building owner intends to carry out work which involves: 1. Work involving an existing shared wall with another property; 2. Building on the boundary with a neighbouring property; 3. Excavating near a neighbouring building, and that work falls within the scope of the Act. Procedures under this Act are separate from the need for planning permission and building regulations approval. ‘The Party Wall etc. Act 1996: explanatory booklet’ is available at www.communities.gov.uk.
9. Note to Applicant: In accordance with paragraph 38 of the National Planning Policy Framework (July 2021), 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.

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