Single storey side extension following part removal of existing conservatory.

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: 001, 004, 005, 008, 009 Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
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 adjoining building. Reason: To ensure a satisfactory visual relationship between the new development and the existing.
4. Note to applicant: There are records of bats nearby and hedgehogs in the wider area. I have reviewed the photos of the site available on Google maps and do not see any potential habitat for bats that would be affected by this proposal. Precautionary working methods for hedgehogs will be required. This should include: • All building materials to be stored on hard standing or on pallets, as far as possible from hedgerows, scrub or potential habitat. • Any excavations must be covered at night or be fitted with a small animal escape ramp • No fires can be lit on site. • Waste must be stored in a skip and not be allowed to accumulate in piles which could be used by wildlife. Any chemicals and fuels must be stored carefully and away from potential wildlife habitat. • Any animals found on site should not be handled but be allowed to move away to a place of safety on their own.
5. Note to applicant: Biodiversity enhancements will be required in accordance 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 › 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-for-pollinators 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-help birds/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-urban-design-for bats-and-biodiversity https://ptes.org/my-garden/ https://www.ukbutterflies.co.uk/foodplants.php
6. 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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