Single storey rear extension. New sun light

1. The development hereby permitted shall be implemented in accordance with the following plans numbered: 03108 Rev B, 03105 Rev B, 03109 Rev B, 03111 Rev B, 03112 Rev A and LOC 01 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 in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall match in type, colour and texture those used on the existing building. Reason: To ensure a satisfactory visual relationship between the new development and the existing.
4. The development must accord with the tree protection plan reference ARBS_1012_110 Rev B. No excavation, demolition or development related works shall commence until the tree protection measures have been installed as per the tree protection plan. 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 LPA. Reason - To retain and protect the existing trees which form an important part of the amenity of the locality.
5. No vegetation clearance shall occur on site during the bird nesting season [between 1st March & 31st August] unless the area has been checked for nesting birds within 24 hours of the start of the development. If evidence of an active bird’s nest is found, work must stop and a 5m buffer erected around the nest to protect it from disturbance. The buffer shall be retained until the development is completed or until after the chicks have fledged and left the nest. Reasons: To protect breeding birds.
6. Note to applicant: Biodiversity enhancements will be required in accord with Local Plan policy DM 11 and NPPF paragraph 180. 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: 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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