69 homes with open space at Mollands Lane, South Ockendon

“This application seeks full planning permission for the erection of 69 residential dwellings, including 34 affordable homes, together with associated infrastructure, access roads, car parking, landscaping and public open space on land to the east of South Road, South Ockendon. Access would be onto South Road.”

“PROPOSAL: Erection of 69 residential dwellings and provision of associated infrastructure including access roads, car parking, public open space and landscaping.”

“Anglian Water assets are close or cross the site and the layout should take this into account. Connection to the foul network is objected to due to capacity constraints and pollution risk, but also recommend a planning condition if the Council seeks to approve, requiring the applicant to provide a foul water strategy that will require their consultation. The…”

“Inadequate infrastructure • Traffic • Road safety • Environmental impact • Lack of local amenities • Neighbour amenity • Harm to wildlife • Out of character • Disruption during construction • Climate change • Over-population…”

“Members queried if there are options for gas central heating as opposed to electric currently included in the application. It was confirmed that building regulations are separate to the planning system, however modern homes are being led down the electric route.”

“Members queried if there would be an option for a communal space to dry clothes for flats. Officers advised the units included outdoor space in the form of a balcony along and Building Regulations, separate to the planning system, require new homes to have adequate ventilation to avoid mould, utilising options likevents. Members were advised that there are no policies that could be used to mandate communal drying space.”

“Recommendations That the Chief Planning Officer be authorised to GRANT permission for the development subject to those items set out in section 16 of the report –”

“And if the freehold owner shall fail to enter into such an agreement, the Chief Planning Officer shall be authorised to REFUSE permission following the expiration of a 6-month period from the date of Planning Committee.”