Loft conversion with dormer to north elevation

1. The development hereby permitted shall be implemented in accordance with the following plans numbered: Existing Floor Plans and Elevations - ExFlEl002Proposed Elevations - PrEl003Proposed Floor Plans - PrFl005Block PlanLocation Plan 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 used on the existing building, with vertical tile hanging used on the dormer window as shown on the approved plans. Reason: To ensure a satisfactory visual relationship of the new development to the existing.
4. The second floor window serving the landing area on the northern elevation [as marked on the approved plan] 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 will be required in accord with Local Plan policy DM11 and NPPF paragraph 180. A bat brick and a swift brick may be appropriate for this building. The Bat Conservation Trust recommends installing a bat brick/box at least 4 m 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)
7. Note to Applicant: To avoid any harm to protected species, a precautionary working method is required. This must include that all building materials must be stored either on hard standing or on pallets, and any animals found on site must not be handled but be allowed to move to a place of safety on their own.
8. Note to Applicant: It is requested that the building works are carried out considerately to minimise disruption to the occupiers of the neighbouring properties. The council operates a code of best practice, which is available on the council's website www.eastleigh.gov.uk by following the links to Planning and Building, Building Control, then select 'Considerate Builders Advice Note'.
9. Note to Applicant: In accordance with paragraph 38 of the National Planning Policy Framework (December 2023), 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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