Raise of roof with side and rear extensions to provide first floor accommodation with associated alterations to fenestration

1. The development hereby permitted shall be implemented in accordance with the following plans numbered: 923/07/100 Rev A, 923/07/101, 923/07/102, 923/07/103, 923/07/104, 923/07/105, 923/07/106 Rev A, 923/07/107 Rev A, 923/07/108 Rev A, 923/07/109 Rev A, 923/07/110 Rev A, and 923/07/111. 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, or shall otherwise accord with the details shown on the approved plans: 923/07/109 Rev A and 923/07/110 Rev A. Reason: To ensure a satisfactory visual appearance in the interest of the amenities of the area.
4. No excavation, demolition or development related works shall take place on site until a scaled and referenced tree protection plan, as per British Standard 5837:2012 (Trees in Relation to Design, Demolition and Construction – Recommendations), is submitted and approved by the LPA. The approved tree protection plan must be adhered to in full, 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. All ecological mitigation and enhancement measures outlined in the Preliminary Roost Assessment report by Hampshire Ecological Services Ltd (December 2024) shall be implemented in full prior to the occupation of the development. This includes the installation of one built-in bat box, two swift nest boxes, a bird box mounted on a tree, and the planting of flowering shrubs to enhance biodiversity. Reason: To protect and enhance biodiversity.
6. The first-floor side-facing windows shall be obscure glazed to Pilkingtons Level 3 or greater, with any opening parts positioned at least 1.7 metres above the floor level of the room. Reason: To protect the amenity and privacy of the adjoining residential properties.
7. 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 informed. 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.
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 39 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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