Front porch extension

1. 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.
2. The development hereby permitted shall be implemented in accordance with the following plans numbered: 3249/01_ 01_ Rev C Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
3. The materials to be used must match as closely as possible, in type, colour and texture those listed within the "Existing and Proposed Floor and Elevation Plans, Location and Site Plans" - plan number 3249/01_01_Rev C. Reason: To ensure a satisfactory visual relationship of the new development to the existing.
4. 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.
5. Note to Applicant: This application has been flagged up as being within 50 m of a known bat roost. All bats and their roosts are protected by law in the UK. Even though the roof will not be directly affected by the extension, the noise, vibrations and dust generated during construction could affect bats sleeping during the daytime. Workers must remain vigilant of the potential presence of bats, not obstruct their roosts or do anything that could cause harm to a bat. If bats or any signs of bats are found during construction, all work must stop immediately, and Natural England must be called. The Bat Conservation Trust website ( https://www.bats.org.uk/ ) explains why bats are protected and what to do if you find a bat at https://www.bats.org.uk/advice/imworking-on-a-building-with-bats/ive-found-a-bat-during-works
6. Note to Applicant: Any vegetation to be removed to facilitate the development must be removed outside of bird nesting season (which is usually between the beginning of March and the end of August). If this is not possible then vegetation can be cleared only after being checked for nesting birds by a suitably qualified ecologist up to 24 hours before the start of works. If any active nests are found, work must stop, and a 5 m buffer must be erected around the nest to protect it from disturbance until after the birds have fledged and left the nest.
7. Note to Applicant: Biodiversity enhancements will be required in accord with Local Plan policy DM 11 and NPPF (December 2024) paragraphs 187d and 192 b. A bat box and a swift nest box 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/buildings-planning-and-development/batboxes/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.wildaboutgardens.org.uk/sites/default/files/2022- 03/WAG16%20Bats%20updated%202022%20WEB.pdf - Stars of the Night guide to attract bats into your garden https://www.rhs.org.uk/science/conservation-biodiversity/wildlife/plants-forpollinators 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-helpbirds/nestboxes/nestboxes-for-small-birds/ https://www.swift-conservation.org/OurLeaflets.htm https://www.hedgehogstreet.org/help-hedgehogs/hedgehog-homes/ www.bats.org.uk/resources/guidance-for-professionals/landscape-and-urbandesign-for-bats-and-biodiversity https://ptes.org/my-garden/ https://www.ukbutterflies.co.uk/foodplants.php

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