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Planning application documents: what to read first
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Application overview
Installation of an Air Source Heat Pump and erection of a 2.4m acoustic screen to the rear of the property (Amended Description and Plans)
Proposal details
- Reference
- H/24/97631
- Alternative references
- 13146454
- Ward
- Eastleigh South Ward
- Parish
- Eastleigh Town CP
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3 THE HEATHERS, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5JZ
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Documents 14 of 14
| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| H_24_97631 PL_Final DecisionDecision Notice · PDF | 13 Dec 2024 | View |
| H_24_97631 Delegated Officer ReportOfficer Report · PDF | 12 Dec 2024 | View |
| AMENDED Existing and Proposed Floor, Elevation, Site and Location PlanPlans · PDF | 18 Nov 2024 | View |
| Further EH Response 171024Consultation Response · PDF | 17 Oct 2024 | View |
| AMENDED MCS Noise Assessment with Acoustic Screen in PlaceSupporting Documents · PDF | 11 Sept 2024 | View |
| Further EH Response 150824Consultation Response · PDF | 15 Aug 2024 | View |
| Eastleigh Town CouncilParish Response · PDF | 11 Jul 2024 | View |
| Further Environmental Health ResponseConsultation Response · PDF | 9 Jul 2024 | View |
| Environmental Health Consultation ResponseConsultation Response · PDF | 2 Jul 2024 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Floor, elevation, block and Location PlansPlans · PDF | 20 Jun 2024 | View |
| SUPERSEDED MCS noise assessment .pdfNoise Report · PDF | 19 Jun 2024 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdfApplication Form · PDF | 19 Jun 2024 | View |
| Heat PumpIllustration | 19 Jun 2024 | View |
| EDLA-E 04_06_08 Technical Specifications.png | 19 Jun 2024 | View |
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Decision & conditions
H_24_97631 PL_Final DecisionPlanning conditions
- The development hereby permitted shall be implemented in accordance with the following plan numbered: PL04-P4 - Existing and Proposed Floor, Elevations, Site and Location Plan Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
- 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.
- The acoustic screen shall be installed prior to the operation and first use of the air source heat pump (ASHP) and in accordance with approved plan reference PL04 P4. The acoustic screen shall be retained and maintained for the lifetime of the ASHP. Reason: To protect the amenity of neighbouring residents from adverse noise impacts, in accordance with Policy DM8 of the Eastleigh Borough Local Plan (2016–2036).
- The sound levels of the air source heat pump hereby permitted shall not exceed 42dB in accordance with the submitted MCS020 assessment. Reason: To protect the amenity of neighbouring residents from adverse noise impacts, in accordance with Policy DM8 of the Eastleigh Borough Local Plan (2016-2036).
- Note to Applicant: Notwithstanding the approved planning permission; if there are any noise complaints relating to the air source heat pump post-installation, the Council is legally obligated to take action if the noise from the air source heat pump is deemed a statutory nuisance and mitigate against this.
- Note to Applicant: In accordance with paragraph 38 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.
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