Ground-floor window removal at St Cedds Court Crammavill Street Stifford Clays, Grays

“The application site comprises several three-storey residential buildings within St Cedds Court, a low-rise residential development situated in Stifford Clays, to the north of Grays. St Cedds Court and its individual blocks are bounded by Chafford Way to the east, Crammavill Street to the south, and Whitmore Avenue to the west.”

“In terms of appearance, the buildings are uniform in appearance, featuring yellow brickwork and white casement windows. The main roofs are pitched and finished with concrete tiles. Communal entrances are located within the gaps where the buildings adjoin one another.”

“Application Reference Description Decision 94/00068/FUL Infilling of balconies refurbishment and landscaping works Approved 52/00257/FUL Housing Approved 50/00266/FUL Housing Approved 50/00195/FUL Residential development No decision made…”

“The proposed works arise from a recent Fire Risk Assessment, which the applicant has confirmed that the communal doors and windows at ground floor no longer comply with current fire safety requirements.”

“The proposed works will assure fire compliance while trying to minimise changes to appearance of the building. The proposed refurbishment works are considered to be acceptable in design terms. The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with policies CSTP22 and CSTP23 of the adopted Core Strategy and the NPPF.”

“Condition recommended restricting the hours of construction activities.”

“The works as described in the application will be subject to Building Control approval. In particular, the works will need to be designed and constructed in compliance with parts B1& B5 of the Building Regulations 2010.”

“The application was advertised via individual neighbour letter and a site notice was erected nearby. At the time of drafting the report the Site Notice had not yet expired but no representations have been received. Any representations received since the drafting of the report will be updated to Members.”

“There were no further questions or debate. Members stated they were in full agreement of new windows.”

“For (9): Councillors Fletcher, Sisterson, Cherry, Green, Heath, Jones, Kelly, J Maney, Shinnick Against (0): Abstain (0):”

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