Great Yarmouth Borough Council

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 shall be carried out in accordance with the following plans received by the Local Planning Authority on the following dates: - Site and Location Plans - Drawing Number 22-1563-03 - Received 13th December 2022 - Elevations as Proposed - Drawing Number 22-1563-05A - Received 10th January 2023 - Garaging and Roof Plans - Drawing Number 22-1563-06A - Received 10th January 2023 - Plans as Proposed - Drawing Number 22-1563-04 - Received 13th December 2022 The reason for the condition is :- For the avoidance of doubt.
3.	The 2 no. trees proposed to be removed shall be replaced within the next available planting season following their removal [between the months of October to April] unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. Planting specification with stakes as follows: Replacement planting tree species: . 1x Castanea sativa (Sweet Chestnut) and 1x Quercus robur (English Oak). Size: container grown minimum 45 litre, measuring a minimum of 2.0 metres tall up main stem from ground level and a stem diameter of 10-12 centimetres or greater Trees to be planted and maintained thereafter in accordance with British Standard BS8545 Trees: from nursery to independence in the landscape - Recommendations, Chapters 8 and 9 Planting should be positioned to the South-West of the site to ensure public visibility from the main road. The reason for the condition is: - To ensure an acceptable standard of replanting and maintenance, thereby maximising the successful establishment of the replacement trees in line with Policy E4 of the adopted Great Yarmouth Local Plan Part 2 (2021).
4.	The materials to be used in the development hereby permitted shall be in accordance with the details stated on the following revised plans received by the Local Planning Authority on 10th January 2023: - Elevations as Proposed - Drawing Number 22-1563-05A - Garaging and Roof Plans - Drawing Number 22-1563-06A The reason for the condition is :- In the interests of the visual amenities of the area in accordance with Policy CS9 of the adopted Great Yarmouth Core Strategy (2015) and Policies A1 and H9 of the adopted Great Yarmouth Local Plan Part 2 (2021).
5.	The garage/gym hereby permitted shall only be used for private domestic use in connection with the dwelling to which it relates. The reason for the condition is :- For the avoidance of doubt and to enable the local planning authority to retain control over any future changes of use of the accommodation in the interests of the amenities of the area, neighbouring amenity and highway safety.
6.	STATEMENT OF POSITIVE ENGAGEMENT: In dealing with this application Great Yarmouth Borough Council has actively sought to work with the applicant in a positive and proactive manner.
7.	TREE PLANTING INFORMATIVE NOTE: Please read the following notes carefully: - Planting specification with stakes Species: 1x Castanea sativa (Sweet Chestnut) and 1x Quercus robur (English Oak). Size: container grown (45ltr+) measuring a minimum of 2.0m tall up main stem from ground level and a stem diameter of 10-12cm or greater Trees detailed above can have a mature height of approx. 10m+ (environmental conditions dependant). - Trees to be purchased from a nursery that has produced and dispatched the trees in accordance with BS8545 Trees: from nursery to independence in the landscape - Recommendations, Chapters 8 and 9 - Trees to be planted in a tree pit with a minimum dimension of 600 x 600x 600mm in accordance with Tree BS8545 Trees: from nursery to independence in the landscape - Recommendations, figure F1 Tree Pit Design - Soil at the base of the pit should be loosened by hand to further 300mm.Should soils and drainage be found not to be appropriate on excavation, the Arboricultural Officer should be contacted. - All nursery tags, ties and canes to be removed on planting. - Position tree to original nursery depth within the centre of tree pit. - Watering tube to be applied to pit in accordance with Tree BS8545 Trees: from nursery to independence in the landscape - Recommendations, figure F5a - Tree to be staked with a single stake to 1/3 of the height of the tree, angled to avoid the root ball, secured with flexible rubber ties - Stake to be approximately 1/3 of the height of the tree above ground level with an overall length of stake of 1800mm at 75-100mm width. - Trees should be staked at 45 degrees and tied with rubber flexible tie at a point approximately a third of the height of the tree. OR · Trees to be staked with 2 stakes with crossbar. Stakes to be approximately 1/3 of the height of the tree above ground. Tree to be secured with flexible rubber ties, adjusted to leave an allowance for one year's growth, ensuring that no parts are rubbing or causing damage to the tree. - Place mulch mat to cover tree pit, ensuring it is securely pegged down. - 75mm woodchip to be placed on top of the mulch mat, ensuring it is not placed against the stem of the tree - Strimmer guard to be placed around base of trunk - 3 or 4 low stakes (depending on underground utilities) to be placed outside the mulch mat to prevent future mower damage - Immediately after planting, apply a minimum of 20 litres of water to the tree through the watering tube Establishment Maintenance Specification 1. Watering To be carried out for the first 2 years after planting. Water at least every 2 weeks between 1 April and 1 September in year 1 and every month between 1 April and 1 September in year 2. Watering must take account of weather conditions. If more water is required than the specification above, due to drought conditions, please contact the Senior Arboricultural and Woodland Officer. 1.1 Apply a minimum of 20 litres of water to the tree through the watering tube* 1.2 Whilst on site, remove weeds from tree pits, replace or adjust ties where required, attend to broken branches and remove or reduce any branches obstructing pedestrians or highway users. *Professional judgement should be used to ensure soil moisture content is adequate, particularly in times of adverse or extreme weather conditions. E.g. frequency may need to be increased or decreased in dry or wet periods. It may be appropriate to check soil capacity with a soil moisture probe/tensiometer (as per BS 8545:2014), GYBC reserves the right to monitor soil moisture levels for new planting. 2. Young Tree Maintenance To be carried out annually for 3 years 2.1 Stakes and Ties 2.11 A tree should not need a stake for more than 1 or 2 years. The tree should be checked and if it is stable and upright once the support is removed, the contractor will remove the stake and all associated materials entirely and reinstate the hole left by stake(s) with topsoil. 2.12 Where a tree is staked, stakes and ties will be adjusted leaving an allowance for one year's growth, ensuring that no parts are rubbing or causing damage to the tree. 2.13 Where stakes are broken, the contractor will remove them entirely and replace with new stakes if required 2.14 Loose stakes will be firmed or replaced to provide adequate support. 2.15 Where a tree is not in the vertical position or is unstable, it is to be straightened and/or firmed and tree stake(s) and tie(s) fitted. 2.16 Trees above 25cm circumference at 1.3m height will have strimmer guards removed if they have been fitted. 2.2 Formative Pruning To be carried out annually for 3 years in accordance with BS8545 Trees: from nursery to independence in the landscape - Recommendations Figure G1 Formative Pruning Techniques 2.21 Broken, diseased, dead/dying and crossing branches and epicormic shoots will be removed. 2.22 A central leader will be encouraged by removing or reducing competing leaders so far as this is consistent with maintaining or enhancing viable future growth and the crown shape and form typical of the species. 2.23 Branches that have formed weak unions will be pruned to remove potential compression forks. 2.24 Branches obstructing or likely to obstruct pedestrian routes or highways within one year will be reduced or removed. 2.25 Any exposed tree roots will be returned to the normal growing position for the species. Damaged roots will be treated in accordance with The Committee for Plant Supply and Establishment (CPSE) Plant Handling section 6.4. 2.3 Tree Pit 2.31 All weed growth, including the roots will be removed from the planting pit by careful hand weeding, for a minimum of 300mm radius around the stem. 2.32 The mulch mat will be checked for damage. The edges of the mulch mat will be checked and if the mulch mat is not secure, the mat will be held down within a minimum of 4 proprietary mulch mat fixing pegs. 2.33 Well-rotted woodchips are to be spread evenly over the pit to a depth of 75mm in the planting pit. If the pit is not clearly defined woodchips will be placed in the area of 300mm radius from the tree to a depth of 75mm. On completion the level of woodchips is to be at the same level as the surrounding area or defined edge. NB. Should any tree supplied by the contractor fail within the first 36 months, for any reason other than vandalism, it is to be replaced at the cost of the contractor. PLANTING OF TREE To be undertaken between October and April (tree's natural dormant season) following commencement of development.
8.	NOTES - Please read the following notes carefully:- Asbestos Note: The developer is reminded that prior to any refurbishment commencing on site the building/s to be refurbished are required to be surveyed for the presence of asbestos containing materials in accordance with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. Any asbestos containing materials which are identified shall be managed or removed in accordance with the above regulations and waste regulations. Failure to comply with these regulations could result in prosecution by the relevant authority. The uncontrolled refurbishment of buildings could result in the contamination of soils on site and in the vicinity of the demolition. This could cause the investigation of the site under Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, which may result in the determining of the site as Contaminated Land. For further help and advice in respect of asbestos removal the applicant/agent is advised to contact the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) on 0845 345 0055 (www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos)
9.	NOTES - Please read the following notes carefully:- Construction noise notification: The applicant is strongly recommended to advise neighbouring businesses and residential occupiers of the proposals, including any periods of potentially significant disturbance e.g. demolition or piling, together with contact details in the event of problems. Hours of Work: Due to the close proximity of other residential dwellings and businesses, the hours of any construction or refurbishment works should be restricted to reduce the likelihood of noise disturbance to: 0730 hours to 1830 hours Monday to Friday 0830 hours to 1330 hours Saturdays No work on Sundays or Bank Holidays.