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Approved, in line with the officer recommendation, subject to conditions, details to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 23/00129/F for the erection of agricultural buildings, hardstanding and other associated works at Grange Farm, Chapel Lane, Balscote, OX15 6JN for Trinity College.

In reaching its decision the Committee considered the officers’ report, presentation and the written updates.

Resolved

That, in line with the officer’s recommendation, application 23/00129/F be delegated to the Assistant Director for Planning and Development to approve subject to conditions set out below (and any amendment to those conditions as deemed necessary):

1.         The development to which this permission relates shall be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with 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 Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004. 

2.         Except where otherwise stipulated by conditions attached to this permission, the development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the following plans and documents:  Site Location Plan (6163/5 Rev P5), General Purpose Store Plan and Elevations (6163/4 Rev P5), Elevations of Grain and Straw Store and Temporary Housing for Mobile Drier (6163/2 Rev P6).

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt, to ensure that the development is carried out only as approved by the Local Planning Authority and comply with Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

3.         A schedule of materials and finishes to be used in the external walls and roof(s) of the buildings shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to any foundations work. The development shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with the approved details and shall be retained as such thereafter.

Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of the area in accordance with Policies ESD13 and ESD15 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1, saved Policy C28 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework. 

4.         A method statement for enhancing birds/bats and invertebrates on the site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the development reaching slab level. The biodiversity enhancement measures approved pursuant to the requirements of this condition shall be carried out prior to occupation and shall be retained thereafter in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: To protect habitats of importance to biodiversity conservation from any loss or damage in accordance with Policy ESD10 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework. 

5.         No development shall commence on site until the existing tree(s) to be retained on site have been protected in accordance with the measures set out below. The protection measures shall be maintained until the approved development is completed.

 a) Protective barriers shall be erected around the tree(s) to a distance not less than a radius of 12 times the trunk diameter when measured at 1.5m above natural ground level (on the highest side) for  ...  view the full minutes text for item 122