Agenda, decisions 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 the following interests:

8. Hardstanding between railway and Higham Way, adjacent Integrated Control Centre, Banbury.

Councillor Alastair Milne Home, Non Statutory Interest, as a member of Banbury Town Council which had been consulted on the application.

Councillor Colin Clarke, Non Statutory Interest, as a member of Banbury Town Council which had been consulted on the application.

Councillor Gordon Ross, Non Statutory Interest, as a member of Banbury Town Council which had been consulted on the application.

12. Bicester Town Centre Development, Manorsfield Road, Bicester.

Councillor D M Pickford, Conflict of Interest, as a member of Executive.

Councillor Ken Atack, Conflict of Interest, as a member of Executive.

Councillor Leslie F Sibley, Non Statutory Interest, as a member of Bicester Town Council which had been consulted on the application.

Councillor Michael Gibbard, Conflict of Interest, as a member of Executive.

Councillor Rose Stratford, Non Statutory Interest, as a member of Bicester Town Council which had been consulted on the application.

13. 583 Heyford Park, Camp Road, Upper Heyford.

Councillor D M Pickford, Conflict of Interest, as a member of Executive.

Councillor G A Reynolds, Conflict of Interest, as a member of Executive.

Councillor Ken Atack, Conflict of Interest, as a member of Executive.

Councillor Michael Gibbard, Conflict of Interest, as a member of Executive.

16. 19 Meadowsweet Way, Banbury.

Councillor Alastair Milne Home, Non Statutory Interest, as a member of Banbury Town Council which had been consulted on the application.

Councillor Colin Clarke, Non Statutory Interest, as a member of Banbury Town Council which had been consulted on the application.

Councillor Gordon Ross, Non Statutory Interest, as a member of Banbury Town Council which had been consulted on the application.

17. Campsfield House, Langford Lane, Kidlington.

Councillor Tim Emptage, Non Statutory Interest, as a member of Kidlington Parish Council which had been consulted on the application.

The Chairman to report on any requests 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 31 January 2013.

The Minutes of the meeting held on 31 January 2013 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

The Development Control Team Leader to provide a verbal update

Verbal update noted

Authority delegated to The Development Control Team Leader in consultation to the Chairman to amend conditions/ refusal reasons if not issued by the time the South East Plan is revoked.

The Development Control Team Leader gave a verbal update on the south East Plan.

The Committee was advised that on 14 February 2013, Local Government Secretary, Eric Pickles, had announced that the Regional Strategy for the South East of England would be the third regional strategy to be revoked. The Order to revoke the South East plan would be laid after recess.

Policy NRM6 on the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area and Oxfordshire Structure Plan Policy H2 concerning the Upper Heyford RAF base would both be retained.

Resolved

That authority be delegated to the Development Control Team Leader, in consultation to the Chairman of the Planning Committee, to amend conditions/ refusal reasons if they were not issued by the time the South East Plan was revoked.

Approved

The Committee considered application 11/01840/F for the conversion of existing barns to form 7 no. dwellings and construction of 4 No. dwellings on the footprint of the 3 existing hay barns to be removed. Associated access, car parking, landscape and boundary treatment works and demolition of minor ancillary structures and extensions.

Members were satisfied with the evidence presented.

In reaching their decision, the committee considered the officers’ report and presentation.

Resolved

That application 11/01840/F be approved, subject to:

 i.                    The applicants entering into a legal agreement

ii.                    The following conditions:

1.                  The development to which this permission relates shall begin not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date of this permission.

2.                  Except where otherwise stipulated by conditions the application shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the following plans and documents:

                        Application Forms

                        Design and Access Statement

Plans and drawings accompanying the application (plan Nos. to be inserted)

3.                  Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, samples of the clay tiles and natural slates and timber boarding to be used in the construction of the walls and roofs of the development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  Therefore the development shall be carried out in accordance with the samples so approved.

4.                  Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, a stone sample panel (minimum 1m2 size) shall be constructed on site in natural limestone to match the stonework on the existing buildings, which shall be inspected and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  Thereafter, the external walls of the development shall be laid, dressed, coursed and pointed in strict accordance with the approved stone sample panel.

5.                  Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, a brick sample panel to demonstrate the brick type, colour, texture, face bond and pointing (minimum 1m2 in size) shall be constructed on site, which shall be inspected and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  Therefore, the external walls of the development shall be constructed in strict accordance with the approved sample panel.

6.                  That the existing natural stone and bricks on site shall not be disposed of or removed from the site, but shall be conserved and reused in the construction of the new development.

7.                  That any remedial stonework and brickwork necessary for the repair or making good of the existing walls of the barns and outbuildings shall be carried out in natural stone and bricks of the same type, texture, colour and appearance as the stone and bricks on the existing buildings and shall be laid, dressed, coursed and pointed to match that of the existing buildings.

8.                  Prior to the commencement of the development, full details of all doors and windows hereby approved, at a scale of 1:20, including cross sections, cill, lintel and recess detail and colour shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning authority.  Thereafter the doors and windows shall be  ...  view the full minutes text for item 173.

Approved

The Committee considered application 12/00849/F for the construction of a multi-storey station car park for rail customer parking and formation of a new east-side access to Banbury station with associated pedestrian link bridge.

Councillor Ann Bonner addressed the committee as ward member.

Simon Lloyd Hughes, local resident, spoke in opposition to the application.

Rob Brighouse, Managing Director of Chiltern Railways, spoke in support of the application.

In considering the application, the Committee acknowledged the need for additional customer parking at the station, however some Members raised concerns regarding the capacity of the junctions in the vicinity of the proposal and the impact of the proposal on adjacent buildings. .

Councillor Clarke proposed that application 12/00849/F be refused. Councillor Heath seconded the proposal. The proposal was voted on a subsequently lost.

Councillor Lawrie Stratford proposed that the application be approved. Councillor Pickford seconded the proposal.

In reaching their decision, the committee considered the officers’ report, written update, presentation and presentation of the speakers.

Resolved

That application 12/00849/F be approved, subject to:

i)          the applicant entering into an agreement to the satisfaction of the District Council with regard to the contributions set out in sections 3.4 and 5 of the report

ii)         the following conditions;

1.                  That 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.

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 and the materials and finishing details included therein;

- drawing MCN/BAN/890 Rev A (received with the application)

-drawing MCN/BAN/891 Rev C (received on 18th September 2012)

-drawing MCN/BAN/892 Rev A (received with the application)

-drawing MCN/BAN/893 Rev A (received with the application)

-drawing MCN/BAN/894 Rev A (received with the application)

-drawing MCN/BAN/895 Rev A (received with the application)

-drawing MCN/BAN/896 Rev A (received with the application)

-drawing MCN/BAN/897 Rev A (received with the application)

-drawing MCN/BAN/898 Rev A (received with the application)

-drawing MCN/BAN/899 Rev A (received with the application)

-drawing MCN/BAN/900 Rev A (received with the application)

-drawing MCN/BAN/901 (received with the application)

-drawing MCN/BAN/910 (received with the application)

-drawing MCN/BAN/920 Rev A (received on 18th September 2012)

-drawing MCN/BAN/921 Rev B (received on 18th September 2012)

-drawing MCN/BAN/922 Rev C (received on 5th November 2012)

-drawing MCN/BAN/923 Rev C (received on 9th January 2013)

-the mitigation works proposed in Technical Note 8, dated 25th January 2013, received on 25th January 2013.

-Ibstock Weston Red Multi bricks and the ‘Stoverotec Systeme’ StoVentec Glass (RAL9005 colour) cladding panel, in accordance with the samples received the details set out in the application                    

3.                  That prior to the first use of the development hereby approved the proposed means of access between the land and the highway shall be formed, laid out and constructed strictly in accordance with the specification of the means of access attached hereto, and that all ancillary works  ...  view the full minutes text for item 174.

Approved

The Committee considered application 12/01563/F for a temporary wind monitoring mast.

Members were satisfied with the evidence presented.

In reaching their decision, the committee considered the officers’ report and presentation.

Resolved

That application 12/01563/F be approved, subject to the following 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.

2.                  Except where otherwise stipulated by condition, the application shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the following plans and documents: Application forms, Design and Access Statement, Flood Risk Assessment and drawings numbered/titled: CMSA AN-1A, 1-MA-60-003 Rev. 1, 60m Mast – Plan View Rev. 1, CMSA AN-1C, CMSA AN-1B, information submitted with applicants email of 3 January 2013 including mast anchors, security fence and lighting details.

3.                  That the developer shall inform the Local Planning Authority, in writing, of the date of the installation of the meteorological testing mast and security fencing and that at the expiration of 2 years from the date of the installation of the mast and security fencing, the mast and security fencing shall be removed from the site and the land shall be restored to its former condition on or before that date.

Refused

The Committee considered application 12/01580/F for the demolition of 2 no. dwellings and construction of 4 no. dwellings with garages.

Julian Philcox and Richard Hazel, immediate neighbours to the site, spoke in opposition to the application.

John Hester, the applicant, spoke in support of the application.

In considering the application, some members commented that the proposed development would be too intensive for the current site. Members also commented on the increased level of vehicle activity and parking arrangements to the area.

Councillor Heath proposed that application 12/01580/F be refused. Councillor Clarke seconded the proposal.

In reaching their decision, the committee considered the officers’ report, written update and presentation.

Resolved

That application 12/01580/F be refused for the following reasons:

The proposed development by reason of its layout, siting and scale, is not considered to be ‘infill’ development in accordance with Policy H14, but constitutes a cramped overdevelopment of the site, conflicting with the general character of the locality and would harm the amenities of neighbouring properties.  Furthermore as the site is adjacent to a Grade II Listed Building it is considered that the proposal would be detrimental to the heritage assets’ setting as it fails to preserve those elements of the setting that make a positive contribution to or sustains and enhances the significance of the heritage asset.  The proposed development is therefore contrary to Policies BE1, BE5, BE6, CC6, H4 and H5 of the South East Plan 2009, Policies H14, C13, C28 and C30 of the adopted Cherwell Local Plan Polices H16, EN39, EN44, D1, D3 and D6 of the Non-Statutory Cherwell Local Plan 2011 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

Approved

The Committee considered application 12/01588/F for a proposed on-farm anaerobic digestion facility.

In considering the application, some members stressed the need for an appropriate condition to address any potential stench from the anaerobic digestion.

In reaching their decision, the committee considered the officers’ report, written update and presentation.

Resolved

That application 12/01588/F be approved, 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.

2.                  Except where otherwise stipulated by condition, the application shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the following plans and documents: Application forms , Design and Access Statement and drawings numbered:

·                    T/SS/12/001 – Topographical Survey

·                    T/SS/12/002 – Existing site selection/site layout

·                    T/SS/12/010 Rev A – Proposed site plan

·                    T/SS/12/011 Rev A – Proposed block plan

·                    T/SS/12/012: Proposed site selection/elevations

·                    T/SS/12/013: Proposed CHP

·                    T/SS/12/014: Proposed Dryer Plant

·                    Standard 6_3 – CO-ANCO-02 – Standard Container 6-3

·                    Drawing showing Stack Flare details

3.                  Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, a landscaping scheme shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme for landscaping the site shall include:-

            (a) details of the proposed tree and shrub planting including their species, number, sizes and positions, together with grass seeded/turfed areas,

            (b) details of the existing trees and hedgerows to be retained as well as those to be felled, including existing and proposed soil levels at the base of each tree/hedgerow and the minimum distance between the base of the tree and the nearest edge of any excavation,

            (c) details of the hard surface areas, including pavements, pedestrian areas, reduced-dig areas, crossing points and steps.

1.                  All planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the approved details of landscaping shall be carried out in accordance with BS 4428:1989 Code of Practice for general landscape operations (excluding hard surfaces), or the most up to date and current British Standard, in the first planting and seeding seasons following the occupation of the building(s) or on the completion of the development, whichever is the sooner. Any trees, herbaceous planting and shrubs which, within a period of five years from the completion of the development die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the current/next planting season with others of similar size and species.

2.                  The development hereby approved shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the conclusions and recommendations set out in Ecological Walkover Survey Report submitted with the application, which was prepared by Conservation Constructions dated 4^th November 2012.

3.                  Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, full details of a scheme for the location of bat and bird boxes shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter and prior to the first use of the development, the bat and bird boxes shall be installed on the site in accordance with the approved details.

4.                  Retained Tree

a) No retained tree shall  ...  view the full minutes text for item 177.

Approved

The Committee considered application 12/01612/F for the variation of Condition 45 of the previously approved application 11/01179/F.

Members were satisfied with the evidence presented.

In reaching their decision, the committee considered the officers’ report, written update and presentation.

Resolved

That application 12/01612/F be approved, subject to the expiry of the newspaper advert and:

1.                  That 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.

2.                  Except where otherwise stipulated elsewhere by conditions attached to this permission, the development of the mezzanine shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the documents submitted with the application and the following drawings CHQ.12.10135-PL01 and PL04

3.                  That authority be delegated to the Development Control Team Leader, in consultation with the Planning Committee Chairman, to review the following conditions and apply those still relevant to the new permission:

1.      Notwithstanding the details shown on the approved plans all external walls and roofs of the buildings and all boundary/screen walls hereby permitted shall be constructed in accordance with a schedule of materials and finishes, including samples and sample panels of all materials and finishes, which shall have been submitted to or constructed on site and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of development. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.  

2.      No development shall commence on site until a schedule of materials and finishes, including samples, to be used on all hard surfaces including pavements, pedestrian areas, crossing points and steps has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved schedule of materials and finishes. 

3.      No commercial units shall be occupied until seats, benches, litter bins, bollards, planters and other street furniture have been installed/erected in accordance with details that have previously been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. All street furniture shall be retained in accordance with the approved details at all times thereafter.

4.      No commercial unit shall be occupied until fingerpost and directional signage has been erected/provided within the site in accordance with a scheme which has previously been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The signage shall be retained in accordance with the approved details at all times thereafter

5.      No commercial unit shall be occupied until boundary treatments within and around the site, including all gates around and within the site and all railings (including those around the decked car park) have been erected in accordance with details that have previously been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved boundary treatments, gates and railings shall be retained in accordance with the approved details at all times thereafter.

6.      That prior to the first use of the retail/leisure premises hereby approved, a scheme for the overall approach to the installation of advertising  ...  view the full minutes text for item 178.

Approved

The Committee considered application 12/01710/F for the retention and change of use of Building 583 (former sports hall) and associated outdoor space to non-residential educational use (Class D1) in association with use of Building 74 together with community use of the indoor and outdoor space (Class D2).

In reaching their decision, the committee considered the officers’ report, written update and presentation.

Resolved

That application 12/01710/F be approved, subject to:

i)                    The applicants entering into an appropriate legal agreement to the satisfaction of the District and County Council relating to matters of  transport and joint use

ii)                  the following conditions:

1.                  That 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.

2.                  That full design detail of the internal layout and any alterations to the external appearance of the building shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of development.  The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

3.                  Use of the School facilities shall not commence until a community use agreement prepared in consultation with Sport England has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, and a copy of the completed approved agreement has been provided to the Local Planning Authority. The agreement shall apply to the indoor sports hall, playing fields and other outdoor sports facilities and include details of pricing policy, hours of use, access by non-educational establishment users, management responsibilities and a mechanism for review, and anything else which the Local Planning Authority in consultation with Sport England considers necessary in order to secure the effective community use of the facilities. The development shall not be used at any time other than in strict compliance with the approved agreement.'

4.                  a) No development shall commence until the following documents have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority [after consultation with Sport England]:

            (i) A detailed assessment of ground conditions (including drainage and topography) of the land proposed for the playing field which identifies constraints which could affect playing field quality; and (ii) Based on the results of the assessment to be carried out pursuant to (i) above, a detailed scheme which ensures that the playing field will be provided to an acceptable quality. The scheme shall include a written specification of soils structure, proposed drainage, cultivation and other operations associated with grass and sports turf establishment and a programme of implementation.

            (b) The approved scheme shall be carried out in full and in accordance with a timeframe agreed with the Local Planning Authority [after consultation with Sport England] [or other specified time frame - e.g. before first occupation of the educational establishment]. The land shall thereafter be maintained in accordance with the scheme and made available for playing field use in accordance with the scheme.

5.                  That Building 583 and the associated open space  ...  view the full minutes text for item 179.

Approved

The Committee considered application 12/01711/F for the change of use of building 74 and its curtilage (former officer's mess) and part of its curtilage to non-residential education use (Class D1).

In considering the application, some members commented that the application was supported locally.

In reaching their decision, the committee considered the officers’ report, written update and presentation.

Resolved

That application 12/01711/F be approved, subject to:

i)                    The applicants entering into an appropriate legal agreement to the satisfaction of the District and County Council relating to matters of education, transport and joint use and

ii)                  the following conditions:

1.                  That 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.

2.                  That full design details of the internal layout and any alterations to the external appearance of the building shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of development.  The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

3.                  Prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted details of the provision, landscaping and treatment of open space/play space within the site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The open space/play space, once approved shall be landscaped, laid out and completed in accordance with the details approved and within a time period to be first approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and thereafter retained as open space/play space.

4.                  That, notwithstanding the provisions of  Part 32, of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (England) Order 2010 and its subsequent amendments, the approved school shall not be extended nor shall any structures be erected within the curtilage of the said school or hardsurface constructed without the prior express planning consent of the Local Planning Authority.

5.                  That Building 74 and its curtilage shall be used only for the purpose of non residential educational use in association with use of Building 583 and for no other purpose whatsoever, including any other purpose in Class D1 of the Schedule to the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Amendment) (England) Order 2005. It shall not operate independently of Building 583 and the open space associated with that site unless alternative open space and recreation provision is made and agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority

6.                  That a plan showing parking provision for vehicles to be accommodated within the site, including cars, parking for people with disabilities, minibuses, and coach, together with details of access and manoeuvring space, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of development, and that such parking facilities shall be laid out, surfaced, drained and completed in accordance with the approved plan before the first occupation of the premises.  The car parking spaces shall be retained for the parking of vehicles at all times thereafter.

7.                  Prior to the first use  ...  view the full minutes text for item 180.

Approved

The Committee considered application 12/01748/OUT for the OUTLINE: Development of site for up to 10,500sqm (gross) of employment uses comprising a mix of light industrial (Class B1c), general industrial (B2) and storage and distribution (B8) with ancillary office accommodation and associated road, car parking and landscaping works.

Members were satisfied with the evidence presented.

In reaching their decision, the committee considered the officers’ report, written update and presentation.

Resolved

That application 12/01748/OUT be approved, subject to:

a) The following conditions:

1.                  Prior to the commencement of the development, a phasing plan to cover the entire site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter each reserved matters application submitted shall refer to a phase, phases, or part thereof identified in the phasing plan. Any subsequent alteration to the phasing plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

2.                  No development on any phase, identified on the approved phasing plan, shall be commenced until full details of the layout, scale, appearance and landscaping (hereafter referred to as reserved matters) for that phase have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  Thereafter each phase of the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved reserved matters application relating to it.

3.                  In the case of the first reserved matters application, application for approval shall be made not later than the expiration of five years beginning with the date of this permission. All other reserved matters applications shall be submitted before the expiration of seven years beginning with the date of this permission.

4.                  The development to which this permission relates shall be begun not later than the expiration of five years from the final approval of the last reserved matters application.

5.                  Except where otherwise stipulated by condition, the application shall be carried out in general accordance with the following plans and documents: Application Forms, Flood Risk Assessment, Design and Access Statement and drawings numbered: PL001 and PL002.

6.                  Prior to the commencement of the development, a strategy setting out the drainage principles for the entire site, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter, the specific drainage details as required by Condition 7 shall be in accordance with the approved drainage strategy.    

1.                  Prior to the commencement of any phase of the development identified on the approved phasing plan, foul sewerage and surface water drainage schemes for that phase, based on sustainable drainage principles and an assessment of the hydrological and hydrogeological context of the development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter and prior to the first occupation of the development the drainage scheme shall be implemented on that phase in accordance with the approved details.

2.                  The existing landscaping belt along the east and south boundaries of the site shall be retained and no retained tree within the landscaping belt shall be cut down, uprooted, damaged or  ...  view the full minutes text for item 181.

Deferred for a formal site visit

The Committee considered application 12/01752/F for Single storey extension and internal alterations to extend existing kitchen – re-submission of 12/01336/F.

Councillor Nicholas Turner addressed the committee as ward member.

Councillor Clarke proposed that application 12/01752/F be deferred for a formal site visit. Councillor Reynolds seconded the proposal.

Resolved

That consideration of application 12/01752/F be deferred for a formal site visit.

Approved

The Committee considered application 12/01762/F for three single storey extensions.

Members were satisfied with the evidence presented.

In reaching their decision, the committee considered the officers’ report, written update and presentation.

Resolved

That application 12/01762/F be approved, subject to:

1.                  That 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.

2.                  Except where otherwise stipulated by conditions attached to this permission, the development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the following approved plans: S.541/01; S.541-02; S.541-03; S.541-04; S.541-05; S.541-06; S.541-07; S.541-08a; S.541-09a; S.541-10; and S.541-11a.

3.                  That the brick to be used for the external walls of the development hereby permitted shall match in terms of colour, type and texture those used on the existing building.

4.                  Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, a detailed scheme for the surface water and foul sewage drainage of the development shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority.  Thereafter, and prior to the commencement of any building works on the site the approved surface water drainage scheme shall be carried out and prior to the first occupation of any building to which the scheme relates the approved foul sewage drainage scheme shall be implemented. All drainage works shall be laid out and constructed in accordance with the Water Authorities Association's current edition "Sewers for Adoption".

Approved

The Committee considered application 12/01779/F for the external alterations to building and conversion of ground floor public house premises to facilitate the change of use of the building as a single family dwelling.

Members were satisfied with the evidence presented.

In reaching their decision, members considered the officers’ report and presentation.

Resolved

That application 12/01779/F be approved, subject to:

1.                  Standard 3 year time limit

Application withdrawn by applicant

The Chairman reported that application 12/01811/F had been withdrawn by the applicant.

Approved

The Committee considered application 13/00049/F for the demolition of existing single storey garage and erection of single storey extension.  Re-submission of 12/01029/F

Members were satisfied with the evidence presented.

In reaching their decision, the committee considered the officers’ report, written update and presentation.

Resolved

That application 13/00049/F be approved, subject to:

1.      S.C     1.4A (RC2) – [Time]

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: Drawing number 001, drawing number 007A, drawing number 008A, drawing number 009A and drawing number 010A received 14^th January 2013.

3.      Prior to the first use of the extension hereby approved, the proposed means of access between the land and the highway shall be improved in accordance with drawing number 009A and formed, laid out and constructed strictly in accordance with Oxfordshire County Council’s guidance available at http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/cms/content/dropped-kerbs

4.      Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved, the parking and manoeuvring areas shall be provided in accordance with the plan approved and shall be constructed from porous materials or provision shall be made to direct run-off water from the hard surface to a permeable or porous area or surface within the curtilage of the site. Thereafter, the parking and manoeuvring area shall be retained in accordance with this condition and shall be unobstructed except for the parking and manoeuvring of vehicles at all times.

Approved

The Committee considered application 13/00054/F for the demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings and erection of new dwelling.

Terry Gashe, the applicant’s agent, spoke in support of the application.

In considering the application, some members commented that the proposed dwelling was a special dwelling and would have no impact on the green belt.

In reaching their decision, the committee considered the officers’ report, written update and presentation.

Resolved

That application 13/00054/F be approved, subject to:

a)        The end of the 21 day consultation period on the 07 March 2013;

b)        The receipt of no further objection from consultees or third parties;

c)        The following 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.

2.                     Except where otherwise stipulated by condition, the application shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the following plans and documents: Application forms, design and access statement, appendices to design and access statement, planning statement and drawings numbered P2000, P2001, P2002, 00360/10/S10, 00360/10/S11, 00360/10/S12, 00360/10/S13, P2010, P2011, P2012, P2020, P2021, P2022 and 767-LAN-PLN-01

3.                     Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, a schedule of materials and finishes for the external walls and roof(s) of the development including samples of each material hereby approved shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved schedule.

4.                     Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, a stone sample panel including the detailing of the construction technique (minimum 1m² in size) shall be constructed on site, which shall be inspected and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter, the external walls of the development shall be laid, dressed, coursed and pointed in strict accordance with the approved stone sample panel.

               Prior to the commencement of the development full design details of the green roofs, solar panels and glazing shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter, the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

1.                     Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, a plan showing a car parking provision for five spaces to be accommodated within the site to include layout, surface details, and drainage, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter, and prior to the first occupation of the development, the parking spaces shall be laid out, surfaced, drained and completed in accordance with the approved details and shall be retained for the parking of vehicles at all times thereafter.

2.                     Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, a plan showing full details of the finished floor levels in relation to existing ground levels on the site for the proposed dwellingshall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved finished  ...  view the full minutes text for item 187.

Report of Head of Public Protection and Development Management

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.

Recommendations

The Planning Committee is recommended to:

(1)               Accept the position statement.

Report Noted

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

Resolved

(1)       That the position statement be accepted

Report of Head of Public Protection and Development Management

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.

Recommendations

The Planning Committee is recommended to:

(1)       That the position statement be accepted.

Report Noted

The Committee considered a report which updated Members on applications which had been determined by the Council, where new appeals had been lodged, Public Inquiries/ hearings scheduled or appeal results achieved.

Resolved

(1)       That the position statement be accepted

The following report contains exempt information as defined in the following

Paragraph of Part 1, Schedule 12A of Local Government Act 1972.

5 – Information in respect of which a claim to legal professional privilege could be maintained in legal proceedings.

Members are reminded that whilst the following item(s) have been marked as exempt, it is for the meeting to decide whether or not to consider each of them in private or in public. In making the decision, members should balance the interests of individuals or the Council itself in having access to the information. In considering their discretion members should also be mindful of the advice of Council Officers.

Should Members decide not to make a decision in public, they are recommended to pass the following recommendation: “That, in accordance with Section 100A (4) of Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded form the meeting for the following item(s) of business, on the grounds that they could involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph(s) 7 of Schedule 12A of that Act.”

Resolved

That, in accordance with Section 100A (4) of Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded form the meeting for the following item(s) of business, on the grounds that they could involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph(s) 7 of Schedule 12A of that Act.

Exempt Report of Head of Public Protection and Development Management

Recommendations agreed, as set out in the exempt report

The Head of Public Protection and Development Management submitted an exempt report relating to application 12/01368/F, Stable Block Corner, Farnborough Road, Mollington.

Resolved

a)       That  the reasons for refusal set out below in relation to planning application 12/01368/F: Change of use of part of land to provide extra space required to accommodate four household pitches, one visitor pitch and retention of existing static caravan at Stable Block Corner, Farnborough Road, Mollington be agreed.

(1)       The proposed development, by virtue of the number of additional pitches proposed, the number of static and touring caravans that this would involve and their location on the site, together with views that are currently gained of the site from the wider area, would represent  sporadic  development in the open countryside which would cause demonstrable harm to the character of the landscape and would not conserve or enhance the quality of the locally designated area of High Landscape Value. As such the proposed development is considered to be contrary to Policies C7, C8, and C13 of the adopted Cherwell Local Plan and would not result in a sustainable form of development contrary to Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework and Planning Policy for Traveller Sites.

(2)       On the basis of the information available, the Council does not consider that the site would provide adequate facilities, namely electricity supply, water supply and sewerage arrangements, to ensure the provision of a satisfactory standard of living conditions or amenity for the proposed increased number of residents on the site. As such the proposed development is contrary to Policy BE1 of the South East Plan, Policy 30 of the adopted Cherwell Local Plan, Policy BSC6 of the proposed submission Cherwell Local Plan 2012 and would not result in a sustainable form of development contrary to Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework and Planning Policy for Traveller Sites.

b)         That it be agreed to allow the reasons for refusal to be made publicly available.