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Compliance with Newham's Planning Policies
Our Unitary Development
Plan covers the whole of the borough and sets out how land and
buildings shall be used. It also states the policies by which
planning applications are decided.
Quality of Design
and the way that the proposal fits into its surroundings
(a) Design and Layout All developments should be of a high
quality of design and should meet the standards set out in the
Unitary Development Plan. We will encourage developers to meet
standards set out in the Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG)
notes. New developments should take into account the scale and
character of neighbouring properties. The materials, layout and
circulation space should be suitable for the uses to which the
building will be put, and designed for the specific needs of the
prospective occupiers - this will include the needs of groups such
as women, children, and elders.
(b) Access for Disabled People The development of land and
buildings provides the opportunity to secure an environment that is
accessible to all members of the community. As such we will expect
that all new developments are designed to be accessible to all
disabled people. Detailed design information is available in
SPG note number 2 and from Planning
Officers.
(c) Community Safety All new developments should be designed to
ensure that a safe and secure environment is created. Specific
guidance on how this can be achieved is contained within the
SPG note number 13 'Planning for Community
Safety'.
(d) Natural Light New buildings should have adequate natural
light and should respect the needs of surrounding buildings or land
for sunlight and daylight.
(e) Privacy New developments should not result in unreasonable
loss of privacy or overlooking of neighbouring property.
(f) Landscaping New developments should be accompanied by a
scheme of landscaping and planting. Where appropriate existing
trees should normally be retained or replaced elsewhere within the
site. Specific details of our landscaping requirements are given in
SPG note number 14 on 'Residential Planning
Guidelines'.
(g) Nuisance We will want to make sure that neighbours are not
disturbed by developments which are noisy, smelly, dusty or in any
other way polluting.
(h) Traffic We will resist proposals which would cause traffic
congestion or make roads less safe.
(i) Road Access and Servicing Proposals for new developments
should include adequate access for vehicles. Schemes must show
sufficient space for all loading, unloading and manoeuvring of
vehicles to take place within the boundaries of the site, to avoid
causing traffic hazards on the adjoining roads.
(j) Car Parking Proposals for new buildings or particular
changes of use must include enough space for all the cars and other
vehicles likely to visit the site. Specific minimum and maximum car
parking requirements for certain types of development are given in
SPG note number 16 'Parking Standards', and
Appendix
T2 of the Transport Chapter of the UDP.
Consultations
Depending
on the nature, location and size of your proposal, we will consult
a number of people likely to be affected by or interested in your
proposed development. These people may include the nearest
neighbours to the site, Local Residents' Associations, other
council Departments and bodies such as the fire brigade, gas, water
and electricity authorities. Certain types of application require
the display of a site notice or have to be advertised in a local
newspaper.
By law any letters or comments received by interested parties
concerning planning applications and declared as "background
papers" can be inspected by anyone for a period of up to four years
after the date of the relevant Environment Committee.
Making the
Decision
Your application may be considered at a public meeting of our
Environment Committee. This Committee is made up of elected
councillors and meets about every four weeks. All views received
are taken into account and the Committee decides whether to grant
or refuse planning permission. Alternatively, your application may
be determined by the Head of Environmental Management, acting under
authority from the Environment Committee. These 'delegated'
decision meetings are usually held once a week, to decide
smaller-scale proposals, such as extensions to dwelling houses and
certain changes of use. The planning officer dealing with your
application will be able to tell you whether it will be reported to
Committee or dealt with under 'delegated powers' by the Head of
Environmental Management Service.
We believe in open government. All Committee meetings are open to
the public, in buildings that are accessible for all. Agendas for
committee meetings are available at the reception area of East Ham
Town Hall a few days beforehand. The relevant committee agendas are
also available at the meetings themselves. Agendas can be made
available on tape, in large print or Braille and in addition
language interpreters and British Sign Language interpreters can be
provided.
What
type of decision will be given?
We can grant planning permission, with conditions, or refuse it.
Reasons will be given for those conditions attached to a planning
permission and also when planning permission is refused.
Examples of conditions which might be attached to a pianning
permission are: to restrict the use to a limited period of years;
to specify details of the building materials to be used; to specify
the number of car parking spaces to be provided; and to ensure that
landscaping is set out as shown on the submitted plans.
If you do not accept our decision, either against refusal or
against a particular condition, or against the our failure to give
a decision within the legally defined period (usually 8 weeks),
there is a right of appeal to the Secretary of State for the
Environment.
For more information concerning the appeal procedure contact:
The Planning Inspectorate
Temple Quay House
2 The Square
Temple Quay
Bristol BS1 6PN
Tel: 0117 372 8000
Email:
enquiries@planning-inspectorate.gsi.gov.uk
Planning Inspectorate website
An independent professional advice service is also available
from:
Planning Aid for London
5 Calvert Avenue
London E2 7JP
Tel: 020 7613 4435
Who else
should I talk to?
In addition to planning permission you may need the consent of the
following for your proposal:
Newham Building Control
All building works and some changes of use require
approval under the Building Regulations to ensure proper
construction in the interests of public health and safety. Certain
buildings are required by law to be accessible to disabled people
in wheelchairs.
For advice and information contact:
The Building Control Service
Town Hall Annexe
Barking Road
East Ham
London E6
Tel: 020 8430 2000
Newham Environmental Health
Advice on standards
concerning pollution, noise, food preparation, hazardous materials
and health and safety at work can be obtained from the Council's
Environmental Health Service.
For advice and information contact:
The Environmental Health Service
2-12 West Ham Lane
Stratford
London E15 4SF
Tel: 020 8430 2000
Additional
forms
Please contact Development Control reception should you require
any other type of application form, - Tel: 020 430 2000 Ext.
22282
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