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I'm trying to get my head round how I actually do this - Discharging Planning Conditions. I'd like to do these myself but I suspect that is easier said than done. I've downloaded the form from the planning portal and then sort of ran out of ideas. Hopefully the wonderful Buildhub community can give me the pointers that I require because I'm buggered if I can find any clear and concise information anywhere else, so if any one has the time to read all this (I hope so!) here are the conditions - and my questions: 1 The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. REASON: To comply with the provisions of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004. 2 The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans Site Location Plan 16-14-01-03 (Plans and Elevations as Proposed) 787-S-01 (Cross Section) 787-PM-01 (Photomontage) Design and Access Statement (December 2017) Planning Statement (April 2018) REASON: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning. 3 The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall be as state on the submitted Application Form, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. REASON: In the interests of visual amenity 4 Any gates shall open inwards only. REASON: In the interests of highway safety 5 No part of the development hereby permitted shall be first occupied until the access, turning area and parking spaces have been completed in accordance with the details shown on the approved plans. The areas shall be maintained for those purposes at all times thereafter REASON: In the interests of highway safety 8 The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in a manner that incorporates the recommendations for ecological enhancement set out in the Ecological Assessment prepared by Peach Ecology. REASON: In the interests of biodiversity and nature habitats 11 Before the development hereby permitted is first occupied the first floor window in the west elevation shall be glazed with obscure glass only (to an obscurity level of no less than level 3 and the window shall be maintained with obscure glazing in perpetuity. REASON: In the interests of residential amenity and privacy. So the first question is, do I need to do anything about these seven conditions apart from ensure they are conformed to? Or do I need to write some words about each one on the Application form? ______________________________ The next two are more obvious: 6 No development shall commence on site until a scheme for the discharge of foul water from the site has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall not be first occupied until foul water drainage has been constructed in accordance with the approved scheme. REASON: To ensure that the development can be adequately drained 7 No development shall commence on site until a scheme for the discharge of surface water from the site (including surface water from the access/driveway), incorporating sustainable drainage details together with permeability test results to BRE365, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. REASON: To ensure that the development can be adequately drained Clearly conditions 6 & 7 need a written response, (foul water will go to the existing main drain that the current bungalow uses) but can it just be a written response to that effect or will these conditions require site plans showing drain runs, falls etc etc? _____________________________ And here are the final two. I'm actively hunting down the Council's Right of Way Warden to start the 'consultation' but I haven't been able to track him down yet, is there more I need to do? 9 No construction/demolition vehicle access will be taken along Right of Way WINT6 without prior consultation with the Council's Rights of Way Warden. Where appropriate any safety/mitigation/reinstatement measures must be approved by the Council's Rights of Way Warden. REASON: To ensure the public right of way remains available and convenient for public use. 10 No materials, plant, temporary structures or excavations of any kind shall be deposited or undertaken which obstruct or adversely affect Right of Way WINT6 whilst development takes place. REASON: To ensure the public right of way remains available and convenient for public use. Massive thanks in advance to anyone who can throw any light on this for me. Russ.