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No.Condition Text
1.The development must be begun not later than three years beginning with the date of this permission. The reason for the condition is :- The time limit condition is imposed in order to comply with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.
2.The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the Application form, plans and Design & Access Statement submitted on 8th May 2012 unless submitted to an approved in writing with the local planning authority. The reason for the condition is :- For the avoidance of doubt.
3.REASON FOR APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION :- The proposal meets the criteria of policy HOU23 of the adopted Great Yarmouth Borough Wide Local Plan.
4.NOTES - Please read the following notes from Environmental Health carefully:- HOUSING ENFORCEMENT: The property is currently the subject of a Prohibition Order that was served on 16th September 2010 mad in accordance with Sections 20 & 21 of the Housing Act 2004. The Prohibition Order prevents the use of the property for all residential purposes and must be formally revoked before any person occupies the property. The applicant is advised to contact the Borough Council's Environmental Health Department on completion of the refurbishment works and apply for a revocation of the Prohibition Order. HMO LICENSING: As a house in multiple occupation (HMO) the property must comply with all the relevant legislative requirements as laid down by the Housing Act 2004 and associated regulations pertaining to the management of, and provision of amenities within HMO's. As it is proposed that the HMO is to provide accommodation for 5 or more persons who will probably comprise of two or more unrelated households sharing the basic amenities (kitchens, bathrooms & WC's), the person in control of the HMO must apply for a licence to operate a house in multiple occupation. The applicant is advised to liaise with the Borough Council's Environmental Health Department with regard to matters relating to fire safety. ROOM SIZES: Considering the proposed layout each bed-sit room must be in excess of 9.0m2 for single occupancy or 14.0m2 for double occupancy (two persons living as a couple). With the proposed provision of three bathrooms the maximum occupancy of the HMO will be restricted to 15 persons. FIRE SAFETY: As a 4-storey HMO (Including basement) the property is to be fitted with a Grade A:LD2 automatic fire detection system comprising: - A system of mains powered, interlinked smoke alarms with integral battery back-up located in all circulation areas that form part of the escape route and the basement (if used for storage), and that are linked to a control panel; and - A mains powered, interlinked heat sensing alarm with integral battery back-up located in each communal kitchen; and - A mains powered interlinked smoke alarm with integral battery back-up located in each bed-sit room. An emergency lighting system compliant with BS5266 is required to illuminate the escape route. The power for the automatic fire detection system and emergency lighting system shall be taken from a permanent (landlords supply) and not taken from an independent(tenants) supply to any bed-sit. The alarm signal must be capable of achieving noise level of 75dB(A) at each bed-head and 65dB(A) in all other areas of the HMO.