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. 81 Bloxham Road, Banbury.

Councillor Alastair Milne Home, Personal, as a Member of Banbury Town Council.

Councillor Colin Clarke, Personal, as a Member of Banbury Town Council.

8. Tree Preservation Order 03/2011 - Sycamore tree at 31 West Street, Banbury.

Councillor Alastair Milne Home, Personal, as a Member of Banbury Town Council.

Councillor Colin Clarke, Personal, as a Member of Banbury Town Council.

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

There were no petitions or requests to address the meeting.

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 meetings of the Committee held on 18 May 2011 and 19 May 2011.

The Minutes of the meeting held on 19 May 2011 were agreed as a correct record, subject to the following paragraph being included in minute eighteen:

The Committee requested that a forthcoming report on outstanding enforcement matters in relation to development at the Corner Meadow, Farnborough Road, and Mollington should be considered at the same future committee meeting as a newly received application for further development at the site (planning application 11/00783/F for a vehicular access at Corner Meadow). It was noted that the new application would normally be an item for officer delegated decision.  However in the circumstances SD (PHE) indicated that he would be referring the application to the Committee for a decision as this would allow a proper consideration of the relationship between conditions on the previous permissions and the new application.

The Committee considered a report for a two storey and single storey rear extension and dropped kerb to the front of the property.

The Committee was satisfied with the evidence presented.

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

Resolved

That application 11/0063/F be approved subject to the following conditions:

(1)               SC1.4A (RC2) Duration 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: 

·        Planning application forms

·        Plan no. BWC2010/GB/81BRB

·        Alteration to vehicle access

(3)               SC 2.6AA (RC5AA) Materials to match existing

(4)               That the first floor windows in the south elevation shall be glazed at all times with obscure glass. (RC6A)

(5)               SC 4.0 AB Access specification proposed (3 metres) (RC13BB)

The Committee considered a report for the installation of twelve solar PV panels on back pitched roof.

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 11/00505/LB be approved subject to the following conditions:

(1)               SC1.5

(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, Drg Nos. ML001.03.11 Drg 1 of 2 and 2 of 2 dated March 2011 and Structural Layout & Mounting details dated April 2011.

(3)               That, when no longer needed, the solar PV panels shall be removed as soon as reasonably practicable.

(4)               That full details of the connections between the panels and the house (showing how and where the cables enter the property) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of development.  Thereafter, the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. 

Report of Strategic Director Planning, Housing & Economy

Summary

To seek the confirmation Tree Preservation Order no 03-11 with one objection relating to a Sycamore tree at the site of 31 West Street, Banbury, OX16 3HA (copy plan attached as Annex 1).

Recommendation

(1)      It is recommended that Tree Preservation Order 03-11 at the site of 31 West Street, Banbury be confirmed without modification in the interest of public amenity.

The Committee considered a report which sought the confirmation of a opposed Tree Preservation Order (no.03/2011) relating to Sycamore tree at 31 West Street, Banbury.

Resolved

That Tree Preservation Order no. 03/2011 be confirmed without modification in the interest of public amenity.

Report of Head of Strategic Director Planning, Housing & Economy

Summary

To seek the confirmation of an unopposed Tree Preservation Order (no.01/2011) relating to a various trees (copy plan attached as Appendix 1) at Allotments, Oxford Road, Bletchington.

Recommendation

The meeting is recommended:

(1)     To confirm the Order without modification

The Committee considered a report which sought the confirmation of an unopposed Tree Preservation Order (no. 01/2011) relating to various trees at Allotments, Oxford Road, Bletchington.

Resolved

That Tree Preservation Order no. 01/2011 be confirmed without modification.

Report of Head of Strategic Director Planning, Housing & Economy

Summary

To seek the confirmation of an unopposed Tree Preservation Order (no.24/2010) relating to a sycamore tree (copy plan attached as Appendix 1) at Ashen End, 4 Stud Farm, Wardington.

Recommendation

The meeting is recommended:

(1)     To confirm the Order without modification

The Committee considered a report which sought the confirmation of an unopposed Tree Preservation Order (no. 24/2010) relating to a Sycamore tree at Ashen End, 4 Stud Farm Cottages, Wardington.

Resolved

That Tree Preservation Order no. 24/2010 be confirmed without modification.

Report of Head of Strategic Director Planning, Housing & Economy

Summary

To seek the confirmation of an unopposed Tree Preservation Order (no.07/2011) relating to a walnut tree (copy plan attached as Appendix 1) at South Newington Village Hall.

Recommendation

The meeting is recommended:

(1)     To confirm the Order without modification

The Committee considered a report which sought the confirmation of an unopposed Tree Preservation Order (no. 07/2011) relating to a Walnut tree at South Newington Village Hall.

Resolved

That Tree Preservation Order no. 07/2011 be confirmed without modification.

Report of the Strategic Director Planning, Housing and Economy

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 is recommended:

(1)               To 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:

(1)               To 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.