Agenda, decisions and draft minutes

8.      Land to the North of Anniversary Avenue Graven Hill Bicester OX25 2BF

          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.

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

9.      Building To Rear Of Ocean House Noral Way Banbury OX16 2AA 

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

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

10.    Bodicote House, White Post Road, Bodicote, Banbury, OX15 4AA

          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.

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

          Councillor Dr Kerry Thornhill, Other Registerable Interest, as a member of Banbury Town Council.

          Councillor Rebecca Biegel, Other Registerable Interest, as a member of Banbury Town Council.

          Councillor Dr Isabel Creed, Other Registerable Interest, as a member of Banbury Town Council.

          Councillor Ian Harwood, Other Registerable Interest, as a member of Banbury Town Council.

          Councillor Chris Brant, Other Registerable Interest, as a member of Banbury Town Council.

11.    Cherwell District Council Lock29 Castle Quay Banbury Oxfordshire 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  ...  view the full minutes text for item 105.

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 16 January 2025.

The Minutes of the meeting held on 16 January 2025 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

To receive communications from the Chairman.

There were no Chairman’s announcements.

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 updates.

There were no proposed pre-committee site visits.

Approved in line with officer recommendation, subject to conditions, completion of a S106 legal agreement and receipt of a satisfactory Non-Material Amendment to the masterplan and resolution of the Lead Local Flood Authority objection. Details to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 24/02058/F, a full application for the proposed erection of a two storey building to form a 66 no. bedroom care home for older people with parking, access, landscaping, and associated ground works at Land to the North of Anniversary Avenue, Graven Hill, Bicester, OX25 2BF for LNT Care Developments.

Councillor Chris Pruden addressed the Committee as Local Ward Member.

Claire Brenner on behalf of Bicester Bike Users Group addressed the Committee in objection to the application.

Samuel Finlay, on behalf of the applicant addressed the Committee in support of the application.

In reaching its decision the Committee considered the officer’s report and presentation, written updates 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 for application 24/02058/F 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 terms annex to the Minutes as set out in the Minute Book, (and any amendments as deemed necessary): and

iii)        Receipt of a satisfactory non-material amendment to the masterplan and

iv)       Resolution of the Lead Local Flood Authority objection

Conditions

Time Limit

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.

Compliance with Plans

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.

Site Location Plan (Ref: OX25 2BF A-01)

Topographical Survey (Ref: OX25 2BF A-02 Rev A)

Proposed Site Plan (Ref: OX25 2BF A-03 Rev B)

Proposed Floor Plans (Ref: OX25 2BF A-04)

Proposed Elevations (Ref: OX25 2BF A-05 Rev A)

Proposed Internal Elevations (Ref: OX25 2BF A-05.1 Rev A)

Proposed Bin Store (Ref: SDL-033 Rev A)

Proposed Cycle Store (Ref: CYSH-PREM-2250 X 3000 X 2100 Rev A)

Proposed PV Meter Housing (Ref: SDL-090.4 Rev A)

Proposed PV Battery Housing (Ref: PV-01)

Tree Protection and Removal Plan (Ref: WIE AA 72 002 Rev P02)

Arboricultural Constraints Plan (Ref: WIE AA 72 001 Rev P02)

Soft Landscaping Detail (Ref: 24_330_101 Sheet 1 and Sheet 2)

Proposed Block Plan (Ref: A-03)

Vehicle Tracking (Ref: A-07 Rev A)

GCN Impact area (Ref: A-01.1)

Drainage Strategy (Ref: GHBO-BSP-ZZ-XX-DR-C-SK240 Rev P05)

EV Charger Details (Ref: EVQRTMD-04)

Details Of Solar PV Ref: JAM60S21-355-375)

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.

Samples/Materials

3.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 111.

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

The Committee considered application 24/02693/F, for the erection of a transport Office, vehicle storage building, maintenance building extension, and road track to the vehicle storage building (Part Retrospective) at Building to Rear of Ocean House, Noral Way, Banbury, OX16 2AA for DCS Group UK.

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

Resolved

That, in line with the officer’s recommendation, authority be delegated to the Assistant Director for Planning and Development to grant permission for application 24/02693/F, subject to the conditions set out below (and any amendments to those conditions as deemed necessary).

Conditions

Time Limit

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.

Compliance with Plans

2.         Except where otherwise stipulated by conditions attached to this permission, the development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the application forms and the following plans and documents:

·      Site Location Plan (0712/101)

·      Existing Block Plan (0712/102)

·      Proposed Block Plan (0712/103)

·      Proposed Elevations and Layouts for the Transport Office (0712/115)

·      Proposed Elevations and Layouts for the Maintenance Building Extension (0712/120)

·      Proposed Site Plan, Ground and First Floor Layouts for the Vehicle Storage Building (0712/125)

·      Proposed Elevations for the Vehicle Storage Building (0712/126)

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.

Cycle Storage Provision

3.         Prior to the first use or occupation of the warehouse extension hereby permitted, covered cycle parking facilities shall be provided on the site in accordance with details to be first submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The covered cycle parking facilities so provided shall thereafter be permanently retained and maintained for the parking of cycles in connection with the development. Reason: In the interests of promoting sustainable transport modes in accordance with Government advice in the National Planning Policy Framework.

Drainage Strategy

4.         Notwithstanding the previously submitted drainage strategy, before any above ground works commence, a scheme for the provision and implementation of foul and surface water drainage has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The drainage works shall be constructed and completed in accordance with the approved plans before the first occupation of any of the extensions hereby approved.

Reason: To ensure satisfactory drainage of the site in the interests of achieving sustainable development, public health, to avoid flooding of adjacent land and property to comply with Policy ESD6 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011 – 2031 Part 1, Saved Policy ENV1 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996 and Government advice in the National Planning Policy Framework.

External Lighting

5.         Details of the external lighting, including the design,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 112.

Tree Preservation Order confirmed in line with officer recommendation.

The Committee considered an application to serve a Tree Preservation order under reference TPO 21/2024 on the land of Bodicote House, White Post Road, Bodicote, Banbury, OX15 4AA.

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

Resolved

That, in line with the officer’s recommendation, the Tree Preservation Order, TPO 21/2024 be confirmed.

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

The Committee considered application 25/00043/NMA, a non-material amendment application for works to the existing roof to be simplified, the addition of 3no new flag poles, an alternative location for Air Handling Unit (AHU), removal of the courtyard roof proposal and it  remain as existing; ductwork step-overs to be removed, and existing ductwork stepped up and over to form walkway Value (proposed as Non-Material Amendment of 24/01224/CDC) at Cherwell District Council, Lock29, Castle Quay, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5UN for Mr Chris Hills.

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

Resolved

That, in line with the officers recommendation, the non-material amendment application 25/00043/NMA be approved.

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

The Committee considered application, 25/00134/F, an application to replace existing two single air conditioning condensing units with one single and one double condenser units at 6 & 7 Castle Quay, Banbury, OX16 5UH for Greggs PLC.

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

Resolved

That, in line with the officer’s recommendation, authority be delegated to the Assistant Director for Planning and Development to grant permission for application 25/00134/F, subject to the conditions set out below (and any amendments to those conditions as deemed necessary)

Conditions

Time Limit

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. 

Compliance with Plans

2.         Except where otherwise stipulated by conditions attached to this permission, the development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the application forms and the following plans and documents:  RCEN/S6631/02A, RCEN/S6631/03P, and RCEN/S6631/04P. 

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.  Informative Note Planning permission may be required for the proposed use i.e. if the latter is a different use class to the last / lawful use of the site.

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.