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No.Condition Text
1.The development must be begun not later than three years beginning with the date of the original consent (12.12.2025). 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 and documents received by the Local Planning Authority: Received 14 February 2026: - Accessible and Adaptable Statement - Water Calculations (Unified Water Label) - Proposed Site Layout 705-03A Received 20 February 2026 - Proposed Elevations 705-02-B - Proposed Floor Plans 705-01-B Received 02 March 2026: - Site Location Plan 705-05-B The reason for the condition is:- To define the permission and for the avoidance of doubt.
3.The dwelling hereby permitted shall be constructed as a self-build dwelling within the definition of a self-build and custom build housing as set out in the Self-build and Custom Build Housing Act 2015. The first occupation of the dwelling shall be by a person or persons who had a primary input into the design and layout of the unit and who intend(s) to live in the unit for at least 3 years. The Council shall be notified of the person(s) who intend to take up first occupation if this is different to the applicant of this planning application. The reason for the condition is: - To ensure the development complies with the self build and custom house building definition and helps to meet Great Yarmouth Borough Councils self- build requirements, in accordance with Core Strategy C3.
4.Prior to any occupation of the dwelling hereby approved the existing dwelling shall be demolished in its entirety. All associated materials shall also be removed from site within 3 months of the first occupation of the replacement dwelling hereby approved. The reason for the condition is:- To ensure that the development is a replacement dwelling as described within the planning application and assessed by the Local Planning Authority, to prevent the hereby approved dwelling resulting in an additional dwelling outside of the development limits, in accordance with Core Strategy Policy GSP1 and Local Plan Part 2 Policy H8.
5.Before their first use on site details of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out using the agreed materials and remain in place for the lifetime of the development. The reason for the condition is :- In the interests of the visual amenities of the area, in accordance with Local Plan Part 2 (2021) Policies A1 and H9.
6.Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby permitted the proposed on-site cycle storage and car parking/turning area shall be laid out, demarcated, levelled, surfaced and drained in accordance with the approved plan and retained thereafter available for that specific use. It shall be retained thereafter for the lifetime of the development. The reason for the condition is :- To ensure the permanent availability of the parking/manoeuvring areas, in the interests of satisfactory development and highway safety, in accordance with Local Plan Core Strategy Policies CS16 and Local Plan Part 2 Policy I1.
7.If, during development, contamination not previously identified is found to be present, then no further development shall be carried out in pursuance of this permission until a scheme has been submitted to and approved by the Council as Local Planning Authority detailing how this contamination shall be dealt with in accordance with the remediation scheme as set out above. Only when evidence is provided to confirm the contamination no longer presents an unacceptable risk, can development continue. The reason for the condition is :- To ensure that risks from land contamination to the future users of the land and neighbouring land are minimised, together with those to controlled waters, property and ecological systems, and to ensure that the development can be carried out safely without unacceptable risks to workers, neighbours and other offsite receptors, in accordance with section 179 of the NPPF.
8.All required water conservation measures within the approved details (Water Calculations (Unified Water Label) 14 February 2026) shall thereafter be installed and maintained to achieve this agreed rate to ensure the required water consumption is not exceeded for the lifetime of the development. The reason for the condition is: - In the interests of promoting and securing water efficiency improvements to a higher standard than Building Regulations minimum standards require, to accord with adopted Local Plan Part 2 policy E7.
9.Details of at least 2 bat boxes and 2 bird boxes to be sited within the site shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. the boxes shall then be installed in accordance with these details and within 6 months of the first occupation of the dwelling hereby approved. The boxes shall thereafter remain in place for the lifetime of the development. The reason for the condition is :- In order to mitigate and enhance the ecological interests of the site in accordance with Policy CS11 and to protect the European Protected Species as required under The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017.
10.Development shall not progress above slab level until a landscaping scheme has been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. This shall include indications of all existing trees and hedgerows on the land, and details of any to be retained, together with measures for their protection in the course of development. The scheme shall indicate: 1) the species, number, size and position of new trees and shrubs at the time of their planting 2) all existing trees and hedgerows on the land, with details of any to be retained 3) specification of materials for fences, walls and hard surfaces 4) details of any proposed alterations in existing ground levels and of the position of any proposed excavation or deposited materials The scheme as approved shall be carried out no later than the next available planting season following the first occupation of development or such further period as the Local Planning Authority may allow in writing. If within a period of TEN YEARS from the date of planting any tree or plant or any tree or plant planted in replacement for it, is removed, uprooted or is destroyed or dies, (or becomes in the opinion of the Local Planning Authority, seriously damaged or defective]) another tree or plant of the same species and size as that originally planted shall be planted at the same place, unless the Local Planning Authority gives its written consent to any variation. The reason for the condition is:- In the interests of the visual amenities and biodiversity of the locality, to accord with adopted Core Strategy Policy CS11
11.Any open excavations shall be fitted with escape ramps suitable for small mammals to use to prevent any becoming trapped during construction. The reason for the condition is :- In order to mitigate the impact of the development in the ecological interests of the site in accordance with Policy CS11.
12.Any new external lighting shall accord with Bats and Artificial Lighting in the UK' Guidance Note GN 08 / 23 (https://www.bats.org.uk/our-work/buildings-planning-and-development/lighting). The reason for the condition is :- In order to mitigate and enhance the ecological interests of the site in accordance with Policy CS11 and to protect the European Protected Species as required under The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017.
13.The dwelling hereby approved shall be built to meet requirement M4(2) of Part M of the Building Regulations for accessible and adaptable dwellings. The reason for the condition is :- To ensure the development is accessible and adaptable for its lifetime in accordance with Policy A2(f) in accordance with the Great Yarmouth Local Plan Part 2 (adopted 2021).
14.INFORMATIVE 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.
15.INFORMATIVE: The developer is advised that a unilateral undertaking is in place for this development. The unilateral undertaking requires the new dwelling to be a self-build and be retained as such for a protected period.
16.INFORMATIVE The applicant is reminded that, under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, as amended (section 1), it is an offence to remove, damage or destroy the nest of any wild bird while the nest is in use or being built. Planning consent for a development does not provide a defence against prosecution under this act. While trees and scrub are likely to contain nesting birds between 1st March and 31st August inclusive buildings can also support nesting birds. If works occur during the nesting period a careful check of the building by a competent ecologist should be undertaken to assess the nesting bird activity on the site during this period and has shown it is absolutely certain that nesting birds are not present.
17.INFORMATIVE 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) Waste materials containing asbestos have to be disposed of in accordance with the requirements of the Control Of Pollution (Special Waste) Regulations 1980.
18.INFORMATIVE Contamination Disclaimer NOTE The responsibility for the safe development and secure occupancy of the site rests with the developer. The local planning authority has determined the application on the basis of the information available to it, but this does not mean that the land is free from contamination, or that the land could not be declared Contaminated Land in future.
19.INFORMATIVE: The developer is advised that condition 16 requires the development to achieve a higher standard of construction than the current minimum national requirement through Building Regulations. This requires you / the Developer to ensure that the standard is adhered to when seeking Building Regulations Completion Notice approval (whether using local authority inspectors or third party approved inspectors).
20.INFORMATIVE: 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.