Social Value Ideas for Castle Point Borough Council

Solar PV approved as permitted development

The committee accepted officers' view that the proposed solar PV installation met the relevant prior approval criteria and did not require local planning authority prior approval. This is a planning d…

“the application before you this evening is slightly different from a normal planning application um that you would normally consider and this is a PRI…”

Refusal of green belt industrial expansion

The committee considered and unanimously supported refusal of an outline application for a B2 industrial unit and a B8 storage/distribution unit at Manet Trading Estate. The key policy issue was that …

“Members, we have before us an outline planning application comprising one B2 general industrial unit and 1B8 storage and industrial unit. All matters …”

Refusal carried unanimously

After debate, members voted unanimously to refuse the application. This is the formal action arising from the item and closes the decision on the revised four-flat scheme at the site.

“that's that's that's unanimous the motion is carried and the application is refused that concludes the business for this evening thank you very much f…”

Green belt housing refusal at Miraville Katherine Road

The committee refused a proposal to demolish existing stable buildings and build nine market dwellings on green belt land south and southeast of Miraville Katherine Road, Benfleet. Members and officer…

“The development is for demolition of existing stable buildings and construction of nine new dwellings. The officer recommendation is for refusal. The …”

Green belt scheme refused at Acres Way

A separate proposal to demolish a dwelling, kennels and outbuildings at Acres Way, Thundersley and erect 10 dwellings was also refused. Officers said the scheme was inappropriate development in the gr…

“The site is within the green belt with a dwelling house on it and buildings used as boarding kennels which members who were at the site on Friday will…”

Refusal of retrospective works

The committee refused retrospective consent for a member-of-staff application to increase garage height and convert a garage into a bedroom at 48 Pearl Road, Canvey Island. The decision was driven by …

“thank you Tim right this is a very straightforward application it's a very minor form of development it's only presented to committee this evening bec…”

Approval of temporary housing use

The committee approved the material change of use of Abbyfield House from sheltered housing to temporary accommodation for homeless families. The decision was made subject to the recommended condition…

“Members, we have before us an application for the material change of use of the site from sheltered housing to temporary accommodation. I'll now ask t…”

Site visit to appeal site

The inspector confirmed a site visit for the next day, with parties to accompany him from council offices to the site. The visit was intended to cover the estate, the appeal site, and relevant feature…

“so um we can agree a time for Tuesday afternoon if you have a suggestions and um and so well presumably you you will obviously want them electronicall…”

Withdraw local plan and start anew

Council agreed to alter and support a motion calling for the existing local plan to be withdrawn immediately and replaced with a new plan prioritising green belt protection, a lower housing target bas…

“with the consent of the council under the council procedure rule 15.7, I wish to alter the motion. A copy of the alteration has been circulated and th…”

Revise net zero condition 10

The inspector asked for condition 10 to be reworked so it clearly secures 40 net zero dwellings and four EPC A dwellings, while avoiding unnecessary prescription about how the standard is achieved. Th…

“so I think yes that's something that you can go away and look at and provide an updated version on to making Duke of course”

Committee refused housing scheme

The committee first voted against the officer recommendation for approval, then resolved to refuse the application. The stated refusal reasons were green belt and prematurity. The officer also warned …

“the planning office's recommendation is for approval after referral to the secretary of state and the applicant being willing to enter into a 100 106 …”

Application approved with conditions

The committee unanimously approved the planning application for two affordable homes, subject to the conditions set out in the report. This is the key decision outcome and clears the way for the schem…

“The planning officer's recommendation is that planning permission be granted subject to the planning conditions set out in appendix one of the report …”

CIL charging schedule approved

The council approved the Community Infrastructure Levy charging schedule, including a late correction to the convenience retail rate in appendix 2 from 800 square metres to 450 square metres. The repo…

“the report sets out the outcomes and examination of the castle Point draft Community infrastructure Levy charging schedule and seeks the approval Coun…”

Benfleet Scrap noise impact

A major issue was whether noise from Benfleet Scrap would make the residential element unacceptable. The council argued the industrial noise environment would cause serious amenity harm and undermine …

“so then moving to the effects of The Proposal on noise from the Mana trading State industrial noise from benefit scrap pervades all parts of the appea…”

Noise pressure on residential use

A major reason for refusal was the anticipated noise impact from Benfleet Scrap and the Mana Trading Estate on future residents. The witness said the site was extremely noisy, that complaints could fo…

“I mean it is one of the largest ones I think in the county and when I looked at the um I think I looked at the annual monitoring before that the count…”