Agenda and minutes

Members are asked to declare any interest and the nature of that interest which they may have in any of the items under consideration at this meeting

Members declared interest with regard to the following agenda items:

6. Land west of Begbroke Science Park and east of Woodstock Road, Yarnton.

Councillor Trevor Stevens, Personal, as he had previously been involved in the application.

7. Bicester Golf & Country Club, Akeman Street, Chesterton, Bicester, OX26 1TE.

Councillor D M Pickford, Personal, as a Member of Bicester Town Council.

Councillor James Macnamara, Prejudicial, as a Member of the Golf and Country Club.

Councillor Lawrie Stratford, Personal, as a Member of Bicester Town Council.

Councillor Rose Stratford, Personal, as a Member of Bicester Town Council.

8. 35 The Rydes, Bodicote.

Councillor Chris Heath, Personal, as she had previously been involved in the application.

9. British Bakels, Granville Way, Bicester.

Councillor D M Pickford, Personal, as a Member of Bicester Town Council.

Councillor Lawrie Stratford, Personal, as a Member of Bicester Town Council.

Councillor Rose Stratford, Personal, as a Member of Bicester Town Council.

10. 31 North Street, Bicester.

Councillor D M Pickford, Personal, as a Member of Bicester Town Council.

Councillor Lawrie Stratford, Personal, as a Member of Bicester Town Council.

Councillor Rose Stratford, Personal, as a Member of Bicester Town Council.

11. 31 North Street, Bicester.

Councillor D M Pickford, Personal, as a Member of Bicester Town Council.

Councillor Lawrie Stratford, Personal, as a Member of Bicester Town Council.

Councillor Rose Stratford, Personal, as a Member of Bicester Town Council.

The Chairman to report on any requests to submit petitions or to address the meeting.

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

The Chairman to advise whether they have agreed to any item of urgent business being admitted to the agenda.

There was no urgent business.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 24 March 2011 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

The Minutes of the meeting held on 24 March 2011 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

The Committee considered a report for an access road and all traffic movement’s, junctions, landscaping and associated works.

The Committee considered the issue of light pollution and also expressed concern regarding the traffic arrangements.

In reaching their decision the Committee considered the Officers report, presentation and written update.

Resolved

That application 11/00069/F be approved subject to:

The Committee considered a report for the removal of condition two of 09/01357/F.

The Committee was satisfied with the evidence presented.

In reaching their decision, the Committee considered the Officers report and presentation.

Resolved

That application 11/00157/F be approved.

The Committee considered a report for an extension and alterations.

The Committee requested that the application be deferred to enable a site visit to take place.

In reaching their decision, the Committee considered the Officers report and presentation.

Resolved

That application 11/00230/F be deferred to enable a site visit to take place.

The Committee considered a report for an extension to the existing factory to create a goods in warehouse facility.

The Committee expressed concern regarding the issue of drainage for the proposed development.

In reaching their decision the Committee considered the Officers report, presentation and written update.

Resolved

That application 11/00253/F be approved subject to:

(1)               SC 1.4A (RC2) [Time limit]

(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: Drawing no’s 3927-001 P1, 3927-002 P2, 3927-006 P2, 3927-005 P2, 3927-004 P1, 3927-003 P1, 3927-007 P2 and site specific flood risk assessment by JPP Consulting dated January 2011.

(3)               Prior to the first use of the building hereby permitted, the parking and turning areas, approved under application no. 09/01775/F, shall be provided in accordance with the approved details and subsequently shall be retained unobstructed except for the parking of vehicles at all times thereafter. (RC13BB)

(4)               SC 4.21AA (RC19AA) [Surface/Foul Water disposal]

The Committee considered a report for the demolition of the existing rear extensions and outbuildings and removal of the prefabricated garaging and the development of three dwellings, incorporating the original dwelling.

Mr Ian Mills spoke in favour of the application as the applicant’s agent.

The Committee expressed concern regarding the size of the proposed development and the impact it may have on neighbouring properties. Members also considered the lack of parking provision at the site.

In reaching their decision the Committee considered the Officers report, presentation and written update.

Resolved

That application 11/00279/F be refused for the following reasons:

(1)               The proposed development would by reason of its scale, bulk and appearance result in an unsympathetic and incongruous extension to the dwelling which would be detrimental to the historic character and appearance of the dwelling, the surrounding area and would not preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Conservation Area.  As such, the proposal is considered to be contrary to PPS5: Planning for the Historic Environment, Policies BE1 and BE6 of the South East Plan 2009, Policies C28 and C30 of the Adopted Cherwell Local Plan and Policies D3, EN39 and EN40 of the Non-Statutory Cherwell Local Plan.

(2)               The proposed extension by reason of its height, length and proximity to the neighbouring properties, will appear overbearing when viewed from both the garden and from within the dwelling of no. 33 North Street and would result in an unacceptable level of overlooking into the rear windows of no. 1 Hailles Gardens. This will have a significant and adverse effect on the amenities the occupiers of these properties currently enjoy, contrary to Policies CC1 and CC6 of the South East Plan, Policy C30 of the adopted Cherwell Local Plan and Policy D6 of the Non-Statutory Cherwell Local Plan 2011

The Committee considered a report for the demolition of the existing rear extensions and outbuildings and the removal of prefabricated garaging.

The Committee was satisfied with the evidence presented.

In reaching their decision the Committee considered the Officers report, presentation and written update.

Resolved

That application 11/00385/CAC be approved subject to the following condition:

(1)               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: Drawing no. 1104/5.

Report of the Strategic Director Planning, Housing and Economy

Summary

To inform Members of the history of planning decisions related to this site, and to invite Members to re-affirm their acceptance of this proposed development.

Recommendation

The Planning Committee is recommended:

(1)               To note this report

(2)               To re-affirm their willingness to grant planning permission for the long-term phase of development of research buildings at Begbroke Business Park originally proposed under planning application ref no. 01/00622/OUT subject to a legal agreement as previously sought.

The Committee considered a report which sought to inform Members of the history of planning decisions related to the site and to invite Members to re-affirm their acceptance of this proposed development.

In reaching their decision, the Committee considered the Officers report and presentation.

Resolved

(1)               That the report be noted

(2)               That Members’ willingness to grant planning permission for the long-term phase of development of research buildings at Begbroke Business Park, originally proposed under planning application no. 01/00622/OUT subject to a legal agreement as previously sought, be re-affirmed.

Councillor Mrs Fulljames requested that her abstention from the vote be recorded as she had not been present for the whole of the debate.

Report of Strategic Director Planning, Housing & Economy

Summary

To seek the confirmation of an unopposed Tree Preservation Order (no.04/2011) relating to Ash, Tulip, Walnut and one group of Holly and Yew trees (copy plan attached as Appendix 1).

Recommendation

The Planning Committee is recommended:

(1)               To confirm Tree Preservation Order (no.04/2011) without modification.

The Committee considered a report of the Strategic Director Planning, Housing and Economy which sought the confirmation of an unopposedTree Preservation Order relating to an Ash, Tulip, Walnut tree and one group of Holly and Yew trees at Hanwell Castle, Hanwell.

Resolved

That Tree Preservation Order No. 04/2011 be confirmed without modification.

Report of Development Control Team Leader

Summary

This report aims to keep members informed upon applications which they have authorised decisions upon to various requirements which must be complied with prior to the issue of decisions.

An update on any changes since the preparation of the report will be given at the meeting.

Recommendation

The Planning Committee meeting is recommended to:

(1)               Accept the position statement.

The Committee considered a report which updated Members on decisions which were subject to various requirements.

Resolved

That the position statement be accepted.

Report of the Strategic Director Planning, Housing and Economy

Summary

This report aims to keep members informed upon applications which have been determined by the Council, where new appeals have been lodged, Public Inquiries/hearings scheduled or appeal results achieved.

Recommendation

The Planning Committee is recommended to:

(1)               Accept the position statement.

The Committee considered a report which updated Members on applications where new appeals had been lodged, public inquiries/hearings scheduled or appeal results received.

Resolved

That the position statement be noted.