Single storey side extension and new 2m boundary fence (Lennox Close)

1. The development hereby permitted shall be implemented in accordance with the following plans numbered: 8246 E100, 8246 E101, 8246 E200, 8246 E300, 8246 E301, 8246 P100, 8246 P200, 8246 P300 and 8246 P301 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 and approved plans 8246/P300 and 8246/P301. Reason: To ensure a satisfactory visual relationship of the new development to the existing.
4. Any construction work affecting the hanging tiles must be done between November through April, outside of the active bat season, or if this is not possible, then any tiles which must be removed or disturbed shall be done only under ecological supervision. Reason: To protect wildlife species
5. Note to Applicant: In the 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-work
6. Note to Applicant: No vegetation clearance during bird nesting season unless supervised by an appropriately qualified ecologist. If an active birds nest is found, work must stop and the area around the nest must be protected from any disturbance by a 5 m buffer until after the young have fledged and left the nest.
7. Note to Applicant: If hedgehogs are using the site they would be sheltering under dense vegetation or within long grass, dead leaves or piles of dead wood. These areas should be cleared by hand, not using a digger, to allow animals time to escape. Removal of potential habitat must not take place from November through March when animals may be hibernating. No fires can be lit on site;
8. Note to Applicant: The boundary fence must have at least 2 gaps for hedgehogs (13 x 13 cm minimum) on each side to allow free passage of small mammals through the gardens.
9. Note to Applicant: It is recommended to pile dead wood and brash piles in other areas around the site to mitigate for the removal of suitable hedgehog nesting sites. These can also be created behind hedges or out of the way for smaller developments with limited space. Replacement habitat can include log piles, leaf litter, dead wood and scrub. Hedgehog houses can also be made or purchased. https://www.hedgehogstreet.org/help/hedgehogs/hedgehog-homes/
10. 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
11. 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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