Two semi-detached homes at 12 Worthing Road, Laindon

“PLANNING APPLICATION 25/01465/FULL PROPOSED DEMOLITION OF EXISTING PROPERTY AND ERECTION OF 2NO SEMI- DETACHED PROPERTIES WITH ASSOCIATED CAR PARKING, LANDSCAPING AND ACCESS AT 12 WORTHING ROAD, LAINDON, BASILDON.”

“The site is rectangular in shape, with a frontage of approximately 18.5 metres and a depth of 43 metres, and total area of 0.08 hectares. The site is currently occupied by a 1960s detached gable fronted bungalow, which has a driveway to east side and hedging along the front boundary and part of the eastern boundary.”

“The surrounding area is residential in character, with two storey semi-detached and detached houses either side of the application site and bungalows directly opposite.”

“The proposed scheme, whilst seeking to increase the number of units on this site, is generally in character with the surrounding properties and will include sufficient parking without causing unacceptable harm to the amenities of the wider locality.”

“Essex County Council Place Services (Ecological Section) - Following receipt of a Bat Emergence Survey no objections, subject to conditions requiring all mitigation and enhancement measures contained in the Preliminary Ecological Appraisal to be carried out as part of the development, and the submission of biodiversity enhancement strategy for the site.”

“Environmental Health - No objections, subject to conditions relating to hours of construction, dust suppression measures, and burning of materials on site, as well as informative relating to asbestos.”

“9 Neighbouring properties were notified of the proposal – No representation received.”

“It was clarified that the bat survey had indicated no evidence of occupation and the ecology objection had subsequently been withdrawn.”

“Members were pleased to receive an application for redevelopment of an existing residential site not in the Green Belt.”

“That Planning Application No. 25/01465/FULL be granted planning permission subject to the conditions set out in Section 7 with any minor amendments that might be necessary up to the issue of the decision notice delegated to the Assistant Director for approval.”