Agenda, decisions and minutes

8.       Land Opposite Hanwell Fields Recreation Adjacent to Dukes Meadow Drive, Banbury

Councillor Kerry Thornhill, Other Registerable Interest, as a member of Banbury Town Council which had been consulted on the application.  

Councillor Rebecca Biegel, Other Registerable Interest, as a member of Banbury Town Council which had been consulted on the application.

Councillor Dr Isabel Creed, Other Registerable Interest, as a member of Banbury Town Council which had been consulted on the application.

Councillor Chukwudi Okeke, Other Registerable Interest, as a member of Banbury Town Council which had been consulted on the application.

10.     Playground, Morton Close, Kidlington

Councillor Fiona Mawson, Other Registerable Interest, as a member of Kidlington Parish Council which had been consulted on the application.

Councillor Lesley McLean, Other Registerable Interest, as a member of Kidlington Parish Council which had been consulted on the application.

11.     Bicester Gateway Business Park, Wendlebury Road, Chesterton

Councillor Les Sibley, Other Registerable Interest, as a member of Bicester Town Council which had been consulted on the application.

12.     Cherwell District Council, Lock 29, Castle Quay, Banbury, OX16 5UN

Councillor David Hingley, Other Registerable Interest, as a member of the Executive and would leave the meeting for the duration of the item.

Councillor Lesley McLean, Other Registerable Interest, as a member of the Executive and would leave the meeting for the duration of the item.

Councillor Chris Brant, Other Registerable Interest, as a member of the Executive and would leave the meeting for the duration of the item.

Councillor Rob Parkinson, Other Registerable Interest, as a member of the Executive and would leave the meeting for the duration of the item.

13.     Proposed Sports Pavilion and Sport Field, Whitelands Way, Bicester

Councillor Les Sibley, Other Registerable Interest, as a member of Bicester Town Council which had been consulted on the application.

Councillor David Hingley, Other Registerable Interest, as a member of the Executive and would leave the meeting for the duration of the item.

Councillor Lesley McLean, Other Registerable Interest, as a member of the Executive and would leave the meeting for the duration of the item.

Councillor Chris Brant, Other Registerable Interest, as a member of the Executive and would leave the meeting for the duration of the item.

Councillor Rob Parkinson, Other Registerable Interest, as a member of the Executive and would leave the meeting for the duration of the item.

The Chairman to report on any requests to address the meeting.

Please note that the deadline for requests to address the meeting is noon on the working day before the meeting. Addresses can be made virtually or in person.

The Chairman advised that requests to address the meeting would be dealt with at each item.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 5 December 2024.

The Minutes of the meeting held on 5 December 2024 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

To receive communications from the Chairman.

The Chairman made the following announcement:

1.     The Head of Development Management requested that item 14 - TPO 21/2024 be withdrawn from the agenda to facilitate further consideration and clarification of the trees to be protected and update/correct the plans where required. The item was therefore withdrawn from the agenda and would be scheduled to come back to the next planning committee meeting.

There were no items of urgent business.

The Committee to consider requests for and proposed pre-committee site visits.

Any requests or recommendations for site visits will be published with the written update.

There were no proposed pre-committee site visits.  

Approved in line with officer recommendation, subject to conditions, and completion of a S106 legal agreement. Details to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 24/02514/OUT, an Outline planning application for up to 114 dwellings and associated open space with all matters reserved other than access - re-submission of 23/03366/OUT at Land Opposite Hanwell Fields Recreation Adjacent to Dukes Meadow Drive, Banbury, for Mr & Mrs Donger & Manor Oak Homes.

Geoff Armstrong, Agent, addressed the meeting in support of the application.

In reaching its decision the Committee considered the officer’s report and presentation, and the addresses of the public speakers.

Resolved 

That, in line with the officer’s recommendation, authority be delegated to the Assistant Director for Planning and Development to grant permission subject to:

i.                 The conditions set out below (and any amendments to those

Conditions as deemed necessary) and

ii.                The completion of a planning obligation under section 106 of

The town and country planning act 1990, as substituted by the

Planning and compensation act 1991, to secure the following

(and any amendments as deemed necessary):

a)Highway Works (1) - £232,239 (index linked)

b)Transport Infrastructure Contribution - £18,712 (indexed linked)

c)Travel Plan Monitoring - £9,220 (index linked)

d)Payment of the District Council and County Council monitoring   costs – (TBC)

e)That the developer commits to enter into.

CONDITIONS AND REASONS

TIME LIMITS AND GENERAL IMPLEMENTATION CONDITIONS

1 Quantum of Development

The development hereby permitted shall comprise a maximum floorspace of 11, 929

sqm and shall be used only for purposes falling within Class E (g) of the Town and

Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended), of which no more than 50% (5, 964.5 sqm) shall be utilised for purposes falling within Class E(g)(i) (including ancillary uses) of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended).

Reason: In order to retain planning control over the use of the site.

2 Statutory Time Limit

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 Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

3 Compliance with plans

The development shall not be carried out otherwise than in complete accordance with the approved plans:

-Site Location Plan, ref; 23022-TP-001, dated 11 April 2024

-Proposed Site Plan, ref; 23022-TP-002C, dated 13 November 2024

-Proposed Site Finishes Plan, ref: 23022-TP-002C, dated 13 November 2024

-Proposed Ground and First Floor Plan – Unit 13, ref; 23022-TP-004, dated 11 April

2024

-Proposed Second Floor and Roof Plan – Unit 13, ref; 23022-TP-005, dated 11 April

2024

-Proposed Elevation – Unit 13, ref; 23022-TP-007, dated 11 April 2024

-Proposed Section – Unit 13, ref; 23022-TP-006, dated 11 April 2024

Proposed Ground and First Floor Plan – Unit 14, ref; 23022-TP-008, dated 11 April

2024

-Proposed Second Floor and Roof Plan – Unit 14, ref; 23022-TP-009, dated 29 January

2024

-Proposed Elevation – Unit 14, ref; 23022-TP-011, dated 11 April 2024

-Proposed Section – Unit 14, ref; 23022-TP-010, dated 11 April  ...  view the full minutes text for item 97.

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

The Committee considered application 24/01906/F, for front and rear extensions and alterations to the Dewey sports centre, installation of 12no sports lighting columns, 5no netball/tennis courts, 1no artificial cricket wicket, 1no replacement long jump pit, 1no storage container, improvements to existing access and car parking, provision of additional car parking, associated drainage, renewable energy and sustainability measures, hard and soft landscaping and biodiversity enhancements at Dewey Sports Centre Barley Close Bloxham OX15 4NJ, for Bloxham School

Councillor Robert Pattenden addressed the Committee as Local Ward Member.

David Bunn, Chairman of Bloxham Parish Council, addressed the meeting in objection to the application.

Matt Bull on behalf of the applicant, addressed the meeting in support of the application.

In reaching its decision the Committee considered the officer’s report and presentation, the addresses of the public speakers and the written updates.

It was proposed by Councillor Hingley and seconded by Councillor Parkinson that application 23/03290/F be refused, contrary to the officer recommendation.

On being put to the vote, the proposal was lost, and the motion subsequently fell.

In line to the officer recommendation, it was proposed by Councillor Creed and seconded by Councillor Biegel that application 24/01906/F be approved.

On being put to the vote, the proposal was won, and the motion was subsequently upheld.

Resolved 

That, in line with the officer’s recommendation, authority be delegated to the Assistant Director for Planning and Development to grant permission subject to:

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 form and following approved plans:

     • Proposed Site Masterplan (Summer)2104_0041_P05

     • Proposed Site Masterplan (Winter)    2104_0040_P18

     • Proposed Site Plan Sheet 1 of 2        2104_0045_P15

     • Proposed Site Plan Sheet 2 of 2        2104_0050_P21

     • Proposed Sections                              2104_0065_P03

     • Proposed Elevations                           2104_0060_P05

     • Proposed Ground Floor Plan              2104_0055_P09

     • Proposed First Floor Plan                   2104_0056_P08

     • Proposed Detailed Site and Roof Plan          2104_0051_P21

     • Landscape Mitigation and Enhancement (Sports Centre) (1 of 2)    1205 806 F

     • Landscape Mitigation and Enhancement (Sports Pitches) (2 of 2)    1205 807 F

     • Column Specification                         HL250S12 Rev A

     • Lighthead Specification

     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.  No development shall commence including any demolition unless and until a professional archaeological organisation acceptable to the Local Planning Authority has prepared an Archaeological Written Scheme of Investigation, relating to the application site area, and which has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

     Reason -  ...  view the full minutes text for item 98.

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

The Committee considered application 24/02712/F, for Erection of 6 no. dwellings, with associated open space, landscaping, parking and other associated works at Playground, Morton Close, Kidlington, for Ede Holdings Ltd

Councillor Ian Middleton addressed the Committee as Local Ward Member.

Harry Ramsey on behalf of the agent, addressed the meeting in support of the application.

In reaching its decision the Committee considered the officer’s report and presentation and the addresses of the public speakers.

Resolved 

That, in line with the officer’s recommendation, authority be delegated to the Assistant Director for Planning and Development to grant permission subject to:

CONDITIONS

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:

§  Application form

§  Planning Statement

§  Drawing number K54/P/01 Rev B – [Floor plans, elevations and block

§  and location plans]

§  Tree survey report, impact appraisal and tree protection details

§  prepared by Venners Arboriculture dated August 2024

§  Ecological Impact Assessment and Biodiversity Net Gain Assessment

§  prepared by Windrush Ecology dated November 2024

§  Biodiversity Report prepared by Thames Valley Environmental Records

§  Centre dated 10/09/2024.

§  Biodiversity Metric

§   

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 roofs

of the building shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local

Planning Authority prior to commencement of those works. The development

shall thereafter be completed in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: To ensure that the development is constructed and finished in

materials which are in harmony with the building materials used in the locality

and to comply with Policy 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. Full details of the enclosures along all boundaries and within the site shall be

submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the

commencement of those works. Such approved means of enclosure, in respect

of those dwellings which are intended to be screened, shall be erected prior to

the first occupation of those dwellings.

Reason: To ensure the satisfactory appearance of the completed development,

to safeguard the privacy of the occupants of the existing and proposed dwellings

and to comply with Policy ESD15 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1,

saved Policies C28 and C30 of the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 99.

Approved in line with officer recommendation, subject to conditions, and completion of a S106 legal agreement. Details to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 24/01372/F, for Employment development (Use Classes E(g)i and/or E(g)ii and/or E(g)iii), and associated infrastructure, access (including diverted public right of way), parking, and landscaping at Bicester Gateway Business Park Wendlebury Road Chesterton, for Albion Land (Three) Limited

Emma Lancaster, on behalf of the agent, addressed the meeting in support of the application.

In reaching its decision the Committee considered the officer’s report and presentation, the addresses of the public speakers and the written updates.

Resolved 

That, in line with the officer’s recommendation, authority be delegated to the Assistant Director for Planning and Development to grant permission subject to:

Conditions and reasons

Time limits and general implementation conditions

1 Quantum of Development

The development hereby permitted shall comprise a maximum floorspace of 11, 929 sqm and shall be used only for purposes falling within Class E (g) of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended), of which no more than 50% (5, 964.5 sqm) shall be utilised for purposes falling within Class E(g)(i) (including ancillary uses) of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as

amended).

Reason: In order to retain planning control over the use of the site.

2 Statutory Time Limit

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 Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

3 Compliance with plans

The development shall not be carried out otherwise than in complete accordance with the approved plans:

-Site Location Plan, ref; 23022-TP-001, dated 11 April 2024

-Proposed Site Plan, ref; 23022-TP-002C, dated 13 November 2024

-Proposed Site Finishes Plan, ref: 23022-TP-002C, dated 13 November 2024

-Proposed Ground and First Floor Plan – Unit 13, ref; 23022-TP-004, dated 11 April 2024

-Proposed Second Floor and Roof Plan – Unit 13, ref; 23022-TP-005, dated 11 April 2024

-Proposed Elevation – Unit 13, ref; 23022-TP-007, dated 11 April 2024

-Proposed Section – Unit 13, ref; 23022-TP-006, dated 11 April 2024

Proposed Ground and First Floor Plan – Unit 14, ref; 23022-TP-008, dated 11 April 2024

-Proposed Second Floor and Roof Plan – Unit 14, ref; 23022-TP-009, dated 29 January 2024

-Proposed Elevation – Unit 14, ref; 23022-TP-011, dated 11 April 2024

-Proposed Section – Unit 14, ref; 23022-TP-010, dated 11 April 2024

Proposed Ground and First Floor Plan – Unit 15, ref; 23022-TP-012, dated 11 April 2024

-Proposed Second Floor and Roof Plan – Unit 15, ref; 23022-TP-013, dated 11 April 2024

-Proposed Elevation – Unit 15, ref; 23022-TP-015, dated 11 April 2024

-Proposed Section – Unit 15, ref; 23022-TP-014, dated 11 April 2024

-Cycle Shelter Details, ref; 23022-TP-016, dated 12 April 2024

-Refuse Enclosure Details, ref; 23022-TP-017, dated 12 April 2024

-Entrance Canopy Details, ref; 23022-TP-018, dated 12 April 2024

-Fencing and Barrier Protection Details, ref; 23022-TP-019, dated 12 April 2024

-External Finishes Sample Board,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 100.

Approved in line with officer recommendation. Details to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 24/03319/NMA, for Works to the existing canal elevation are simplified. 2no arched windows (type B) are retained as existing, no amendments to extend the windows or alterations to the existing lean-to roof below. A third window (new) will match the existing arched windows. 2no new windows type A remain as per the original application to match the existing adjacent windows (proposed as nonmaterial amendment to 24/00600/CDC) at Cherwell District Council Lock 29 Castle Quay Banbury OX16 5UN, for Cherwell District Council.

In reaching its decision the Committee considered the officer’s report and presentation.

Resolved 

That, in line with the officer’s recommendation, approval be granted in accordance with the drawing number: 40468_01_ELEV01.

Approved in line with officer recommendation that condition 7 of application 15/01615/F be discharged.

The Committee considered application 24/03197/DISC, for Discharge of Condition 7 (means of access) of 15/01615/F at Proposed Sports Pavilion and Sport Field, Whitelands Way, Bicester, for Cherwell District Council

In reaching its decision the Committee considered the officer’s report and presentation.

Resolved 

That, in line with the officer’s recommendation, planning condition 7 of 15/01615/F be discharged based upon the following:

Condition 7

In accordance with drawing numbers 5131 Rev P2 ‘Proposed Service Road GA’ and NTBS3971_01 ‘Proposed Plan’.

Application withdrawn from agenda as issues had been discovered with the submitted plans that require correction. The application is to be submitted to a future meeting.

The Chairman advised that application TPO 21/2024 had been withdrawn from the agenda as issues had been discovered with the submitted plans that required correction. The application would be submitted to a future meeting. 

Report of Assistant Director Planning and Development

Purpose of report

To keep Members informed about planning appeal progress including decisions received and the scheduling of public inquiries and hearings for new and current appeals.

Recommendations

The meeting is recommended:

1.1         To note the position on planning appeals contained within the report.

Resolved 

(1)      That the planning appeals progress report be noted

The Assistant Director Planning and Development submitted a report which informed Members about planning appeal progress including decisions received and the scheduling of public inquiries and hearings for new and current appeals.

Resolved

(1)          That the position statement be accepted.