Agenda, decisions and minutes

Members declared interests in the following agenda items:

7. Site C Ploughley Road, Upper Arncott & Site D & E Ambrosden Road, MOD Bicester.

Councillor D M Pickford, Conflict of Interest, as a member of Executive and Lead Member for Housing.

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.

9. Land off Warwick Road, North of Hanwell Fields, Banbury.

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

Councillor Andrew Beere, 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.

10. Easington Sports and Social Club.

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

Councillor Andrew Beere, 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 G A Reynolds, Conflict of Interest, as the applicant was known to him and would not vote on the application.

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

11. Land adjoining Foxhill and West of Southam Road, Banbury.

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

Councillor Andrew Beere, 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. Hardwick Farm, East of Southam Road, Banbury.

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

Councillor Andrew Beere, 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.

13. Banbury AAT  Academy (formerly Banbury School) Ruskin Road Banbury.

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

Councillor Andrew Beere, Non Statutory Interest, as a member of Banbury Town Council which had been consulted  ...  view the full minutes text for item 25.

The Chairman advised that petitions and 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 May 2013.

The Minutes of the meeting held on 16 May 2013 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman, subject to the following amendments:

3. Declarations of Interest

Add “Councillor Gordon Ross, Non Statutory Interest, as a member of Banbury town Council which had been consulted on the application” under the following items:

7. Land off Warwick Road, North of Hanwell Fields, Banbury

11. Banbury Gateway, Acorn Way, Banbury, OX16 3JU

16. 1 West Street, Banbury

17. 1-5 Juniper Court, St. Johns Road, Banbury

18. 1-5 Juniper Court, St. Johns Road, Banbury

11. Land north east of Chestnut Close, Launton

Condition 1 should refer to 1 year not 2 years

Approved – Conditions etc. will be set out in the minutes

The committee considered application 11/01494/OUT for outline permission for the redevelopment of former MOD sites including demolition of existing buildings, development of 1900 homes; local centre to include a 2 form entry primary school (class D1), a community hall of 660sqm, five local shops or facilities to include A1, A2, A3, A5 and D1 uses totalling 1358sqm, 1000sqm gross A1 uses, a pub/restaurant/hotel (class A4/A3/C1) 1000sqm and parking areas; employment floorspace comprising B1(a) 2160sqm, B1(b) 2400sqm, B1(c) and B2 20520sqm and B8 uses up to 66960sqm; creation of public open space and associated highway improvement works, sustainable urban drainage systems, biodiversity improvements, public transport improvements and services infrastructure. Erection of a 70400sqm fulfilment centre on 'C' site and associated on site access improvement works, hardstanding, parking and circulation areas.

Simon Dackombe, representing Thames Valley Police, spoke in objection to the application.

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

Resolved

That application 11/01494/OUT be approved, subject to

(i)            Accept the Heads of Terms set out in Appendix B as the basis of the completion of the S106 legal agreement, except with the public art contribution reduced to enable the TVPA request for funding to be met

(ii)          Departure procedures

(iii)         the following conditions, subject to minor changes if necessary in consultation with the Chairman:

(1)          No development shall commence on any part of the site until full details of the [internal access roads, layout, scale, appearance and landscaping] for that part of the site (hereafter referred to as reserved matters) have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.   

(2)          Except where otherwise stipulated by condition, the development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the following plans and documents: Application forms, Environmental Statement and drawings numbered:

·         27808-L508a (December 2012) – Landscape Screening Proposals

·         27808-LEA520a (December 2012) – C Site strategic masterplan

·         27808-L509 (December 2012) – C Site: Proposed Sections

·         27808-L506 (December 2012) – C Site: Screen planting to west boundary

·         27808-L503b (April 2013) – Graven Hill Strategic Land Use Plan

·         27808-L310b (February 2013) – Graven Hill Building Density

·         27808-L389d.ai (April 2013) – Graven Hill Building Heights

·         27808-L415 (September 2011) – MOD Bicester application sites

·         27808-L464 (September 2011) – A41/Pioneer Road mitigation scheme

·         27808-L463 (September 2011) – A41/Gravenhill Road/B4100 mitigation scheme (signal)

C Site

(3)          In the case of the reserved matters for C site, as identified on the attached plan, applications for approval shall be made not later than the expiration of threeyears beginning with the date of this permission.

(4)          The first reserved matter application for C site including the new building or part thereof, shall also include the landscape reserved matters.  These details shall include;

a)    the location and extent of landscape areas, which shall be no less than those detailed on 27808-L506 (December 2012).

b)    the construction details of landscape bunds including their profile and make up

c)    details of the planting including the size, location  ...  view the full minutes text for item 30.

Application withdrawn by applicant

Approved – Conditions etc. will be set out in the minutes

The Committee considered application 12/01789/OUT for an outline application for up to 350 dwellings, together with new vehicular access from Warwick Road an associated open space.

Councillor’s Donaldson and Turner addressed the committee as Ward Members.

Richard White, the applicant, spoke in support to the application.

Councillor Reynolds proposed that application 12/01789/OUT be refused. Councillor Clarke seconded the proposal. The proposal was voted on and subsequently lost.

Councillor Rose Stratford proposed that the application be approved. Councillor Milne Home seconded the proposal.

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

Resolved

That application 12/01789/OUT be approved, subject to the following conditions:

(a)          The delegation of the completion of the S106 negotiations to Officers in consultation with the Chairman

(b)          The completion of the S106 legal agreement

(c)          That, in accordance with the provisions of Regulation 24 of the Town and County Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2011 that the report be approved as setting out the main reasons, considerations and measures of mitigation with regard to the ES.

(d)          The following conditions:

(1)          That no development shall be commenced until full details of the layout, scale, appearance and landscaping (hereafter referred to as reserved matters) have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. 

(2)          That in the case of the reserved matters, application for approval shall be made not later than the expiration of one year beginning with the date of this permission.

(3)          That the development to which this permission relates shall be begun not later than the expiration of one year from the final approval of the reserved matters or, in the case of approval on different dates, the final approval of the last reserved matters to be approved.

(4)          Except where otherwise stipulated by conditions attached to this permission         and unless otherwise agreed with the Local Planning Authority, the  development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the following documents    and drawings

Environmental Impact Assessment covering Socio-Economics, Ecology and Nature Conservation, Landscape and Visual, Air Quality, Noise and Vibration, Hydrology, Flood Risk and Drainage, Ground Conditions, Cultural Heritage and Archaeology and Agricultural Circumstances, a Transport Statement, a Design and Access Statement, a Planning Statement and a Statement of Community Consultation.  A further addendum to the ES dated 7 March 2013.

(5)          That the site shall be developed with a mix of housing types/sizes to meet the local housing needs in accordance with the requirements of Policy BSC4 of the Proposed Submission Local Plan, details of the mix shall be submitted to and approved in writing to the local planning authority, prior to the commencement of the development.

(6)          No reserved matters applications shall be  ...  view the full minutes text for item 32.

Refused – reasons will be set out in the minutes

The Committee considered application 13/00036/F for the erection of spectator stand, the erection of 4 no. floodlight columns and associated brick electricity supply cubicle.  0.9m wide concrete hard standing around pitch.  Retrospective hard standing (existing car park area).

James Hall, a local resident, spoke in objection to the application.

Neil Clark, Chairman of Easington Sports and Social Club, spoke in support of the application.

Councillor Blackwell proposed that application 13/00036/Fbe refused. Councillor Clarke seconded the proposal.

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

Resolved

That application 13/00036/F, be refused, for the following reasons:

(1)          The proposed floodlights would allow the use of the football club for extended hours.  By virtue of the close proximity of the site to residential dwellings, it would result in unacceptable levels of noise and disturbance in the late evening causing harm to residential amenity contrary to Policy C31 of the adopted Cherwell Local Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework. 

(Councillor George Reynolds left the meeting for the duration of this item)

Approved – Conditions etc. will be set out in the minutes

Approved – Conditions etc. will be set out in the minutes

Approved – Conditions etc. will be set out in the minutes

The Committee considered application 13/00265/OUT for the residential development with access and associated infrastructure; the provision of a new all-weather astro turf pitch (ATP) with lighting; and the extension and alteration of the sports hall and changing facilities including the provision of an external climbing wall.

Howard Rowan, representing a group of local residents, spoke in objection to the application.

Dr Fiona Hammans, Principal of Banbury School and Peter Frampton, the agent, spoke in support to the application.

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

Resolved

That application 13/00265/OUT be approved, subject to:

(a)          The applicants entering into an appropriate legal agreement to the satisfaction of the District Council to secure financial contributions and affordable housing.

(b)          the following conditions (subject to amendment under delegated authority):

(1)          No development shall commence until full details of the layout, scale, appearance, and landscaping (hereafter referred to as reserved matters) have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

(2)          In the case of the reserved matters, application for approval shall be made not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date of this permission.

(3)          The development to which this permission relates shall be begun not later than the expiration of two years from the final approval of the reserved matters or, in the case of approval on different dates, the final approval of the last reserved matters to be approved.

(4)          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 drawing numbered: PF/omjt/SCH01/PF/8750.01A.

(5)          That the site shall be developed with a mix of housing types/sizes in accordance with housing mix set out in Policy BSC4 of the Cherwell Local Plan - Proposed Submission Draft (May 2012)

(6)          That no development shall take place until there has been submitted to and  approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority a scheme for landscaping the site which 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, pavements, pedestrian areas,   crossing points and steps.

(7)          That all planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the approved details of landscaping shall be carried out 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;  and that any trees and shrubs which within a period of five years from the completion of the development die, are removed or become seriously damaged or  ...  view the full minutes text for item 36.

Deferred

The Committee considered application 13/00330/OUT for the erection of 16 houses (6 affordable) and new access road.

Councillor Stevens proposed that application 13/00330/OUT be deferred. Councillor Gibbard seconded the proposal.

Resolved

That application 13/00330/OUT be deferred and officers requested to discuss concerns regarding sewage with Thames Valley Water.

Approved – Conditions etc. will be set out in the minutes

The Committee considered application 13/00372/OUT for the construction of a 61 bed care home (Use Class C2) together with ancillary accommodation including café, hair salon and shop and associated development including car parking and servicing arrangements.

Peter Frampton, the agent, spoke in support to the application.

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

Resolved

That application 13/00372/OUT be approved, subject to:

(a)          The applicants entering into an appropriate legal agreement to the satisfaction of the Council relating to rescinding the planning permission to develop the land east of the building for B1 use and to provide two bus stops in the vicinity of the site

(b)          The Environment Agency receiving sufficient information to enable them    to remove their objection

(c)          The following conditions:

(1)          That no development shall be started until full details of the landscaping (hereafter referred to as reserved matters) have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

(2)          That in the case of the reserved matters, application for approval shall be made not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date of this permission.

(3)          That the development to which this permission relates shall be begun not later than the expiration of two years from the final approval of the reserved matters or, in the case of approval on different dates, the final approval of the last reserved matters to be approved.

(4)          Except where otherwise stipulated by conditions attached to this permission, the development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the following approved plans:

            o          Site Plan 1120/F04/S02 Rev A

            o          Site Location Plan 1120/F04/S02 Rev A

            o          Elevations 1120/F04/004 Rev A

            o          Ground Floor Plan 1120/F04/001 Rev A

            o          First Floor Plan 1120/F04/002 Rev A

            o          Second Floor Plan 1120/F04/003 Rev A

(5)          That the external walls and roof(s) of the proposed  building shall be constructed in accordance with a schedule of materials and finishes which, together with samples of all facing materials, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of the works hereby approved.

(6)          All plant, machinery, mechanical ventilation equipment and ducting, other than that shown on the approved plans, shall be installed internally. No other plant, machinery, mechanical ventilation equipment, flues or ducting shall be placed on the outside of the building without the prior written permission of the Local Planning Authority.

(7)          No development shall commence on site for the development until a Construction Traffic Management Plan providing full details of the phasing of the development has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority (in consultation with the Local Highway Authority) prior to the commencement of development. This plan is to include wheel washing facilities, a restriction on construction & delivery traffic during construction and a route to the development site. The approved Plan shall be implemented in full during the entire construction phase and shall reflect  ...  view the full minutes text for item 38.

Approved – Conditions etc. will be set out in the minutes

The Committee considered application 12/00395/F for the erection of 54 Extra Care flats including new access road, communal facilities and car parking.

Councillor Williamson, addressed the committee as Ward Member

Dr Irina Bysron, a local resident, spoke in objection to the application.

Clare Keating, the applicant, spoke in support to the application.

Councillor Emptage proposed that application 12/00395/F be refused. Councillor Lawrie Stratford seconded the proposal. The proposal was voted on and subsequently lost.

Councillor Rose Stratford proposed that the application be approved. Councillor Milne Home seconded the proposal.

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

Resolved

That application 12/00395/F be approved, subject to:

a)           The applicants entering into an appropriate legal agreement to the satisfaction of the District Council to secure financial contributions and the provision of affordable housing.

b)           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, ecological survey carried out by Michael Woods Associates dated February 2012, Geo- Environmental site assessment carried out by RSK dated March 2012, drawing numbers BPHA.516.P11, topographic survey drawing and amended drawing numbers BPHA.516.P101, BPHA.516.P102, BPHA.516.P103, BPHA.516.P104, BPHA.516.P105, BPHA.516.P106 and detailed drawing of the site access – sketch showing available widths.

(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, full design details of the windows and doors shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

(5)          Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, full details of the means of access between the land and the highway, including, position, layout, construction, drainage and vision splays shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter, the means of access shall be constructed and retained in accordance with the approved details.

(6)          Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, full specification details (including construction, layout, surfacing and drainage) of the parking and manoeuvring areas 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 and manoeuvring areas shall be provided on the site in accordance with the approved details and shall be retained unobstructed except for the parking and manoeuvring of vehicles at all times thereafter.

(7)          The submitted travel plan statement hereby approved  ...  view the full minutes text for item 39.

Approved – Conditions etc. will be set out in the minutes

The Committee considered application 13/00415/OUT for OUTLINE – Proposed new dwelling and garage.

Councillor Wood, addressed the committee as Ward Member.

Councillor Lawrie Stratford proposed that application 13/00415/OUT be approved. Councillor Hughes seconded the proposal.

In reaching their decision, the Committee considered the officers’ report, presentation and presentation of the speaker.

Resolved

That application 13/00415/OUT be approved, subject to the following conditions:

(1)          No development shall commence until full details of the layout, scale, appearance and landscaping (hereafter referred to as reserved matters) have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. 

(2)          In the case of the reserved matters, application for approval shall be made not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date of this permission.

(3)          The development to which this permission relates shall be begun not later than the expiration of two years from the final approval of the reserved matters or, in the case of approval on different dates, the final approval of the last reserved matters to be approved.

(4)          Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, a plan showing a car parking provision for two 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.

(5)          All species used in the planting proposals associated with the development shall be native species of UK provenance.

(6)          Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, including any demolition, and any works of site clearance, a method statement for a scheme for the location of at least two bat or bird boxes/features shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter, the biodiversity enhancement measures shall be carried out and retained in accordance with the approved details.

(7)          All site clearance, in particular vegetation removal shall be timed so as to avoid the bird nesting/breeding season from 1 March to 31 August inclusive.

(8)          Prior to any demolition on the site, the commencement of the development hereby approved and any archaeological investigation, a professional archaeological organisation acceptable to the Local Planning Authority shall prepare an Archaeological Written Scheme of Investigation, relating to the application site area, which shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

(9)          Following the approval of the Written Scheme of Investigation referred to in condition 8, no development shall commence on site without the appointed archaeologist being present. Once the watching brief has been completed its findings shall be reported to the Local Planning Authority, as agreed in the Written Scheme of Investigation, including all processing, research and analysis necessary to produce an accessible and useable archive and a full report for publication.

Refused – reasons will be set out in the minutes

The Committee considered application 13/00456/OUT for the erection of 65 dwellings with associated access, open space and structural landscaping.

Councillor Randall, addressed the committee as Ward Member.

David Griffiths, Vice Chairman of Adderbury Parish Council and Peter Burrows,   Chairman of Adderbury Conservation Action Group, spoke in objection to the application.

Steven Sensecall, the agent, spoke in support to the application.

Councillor Reynolds proposed that application 13/00456/OUT be refused. Councillor Heath seconded the proposal.

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

Resolved

That application 13/00456/OUT be refused for the following reasons:

(1)          The proposal represents development beyond the built up limits of Adderbury where there is no proven need for agriculture or other existing undertaking.  Furthermore the application has not been made on the basis that it is a rural exceptions site.  As the proposal cannot be justified on the basis of an identified need, it represents sporadic development in the countryside which fails to maintain its rural character and appearance and which fails to conserve and enhance the environment.  Furthermore in the context of housing delivery at Adderbury (including that local planning authorities should encourage community led local assessments of need and action planning to inform decision making processes in rural communities), it is considered the proposed development would adversely affect further consideration of how to sustainably meet rural needs through the production of Development Plan Documents and a Neighbourhood Plan (especially when the local community has made progress towards the preparation of a Neighbourhood Development Plan).  The application is, therefore, contrary to Policies H6, H12, H13, H18, C8 and C13 of the adopted Cherwell Local Plan, Policy for Villages 2 of the Proposed Submission Local Plan Incorporating Changes March 2013 and government guidance contained in the National Planning Policy Framework.

(2)          In the absence of a satisfactory planning obligation, the Local Planning Authority is not convinced that the infrastructure directly required to service or serve the proposed development will be provided. This would be contrary to the Policy R12 of the adopted Cherwell Local Plan, Policies OA1, TR4, R8 and R10A of the Non-Statutory Cherwell Local Plan 2011, Policy INF 1 of the Proposed Cherwell Local Plan Proposed Submission Draft March 2013 and government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

Refused – reasons as set out in the report

The Committee considered application 13/00496/OUT for outline permission for the erection of up to 60 dwellings with access from Tadmarton Road, associated amenity space, community parkland and additional parking for Bloxham Primary School.

Jenny Yates, representing Bloxham Parish Council, addressed the Committee in objection of the application.

Steven Brown, the agent, addressed the Committee in support of the application.

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

Resolved

That application 13/00496/OUT be refused, for the following reasons:

(1)          The proposal represents development beyond the built up limits of Bloxham within open countryside contrary to Policies H12, H13 and H18 of the adopted Cherwell Local Plan and Policies H15 and H19 of the Non-Statutory Cherwell Local Plan.  It is considered that the development of this site will cause harm to the character and appearance of the countryside on the western edge of Bloxham contrary to Policy C7 of the adopted Cherwell Local Plan and Policy EN34 of the Non-Statutory Cherwell Local Plan and Policy ESD13 of the Proposed Submission Local Plan Incorporating Changes March 2013 and to the core principles of the NPPF.  Notwithstanding the Council's present inability to demonstrate that it has a five year supply of housing land required by paragraph 47 of the NPPF, the development of this site cannot be justified on the basis of the temporary land supply deficiency alone and that significant harm will result.

(2)          Having regard to the level of new development recently accommodated in Bloxham, the fact the site is not identified for development by existing or emerging Policy, and is not supported by the local community, the proposal is considered to go beyond that which would reasonably be expected to be accommodated in the village during the proposed Cherwell Local Plan period. In the particular context of housing delivery at Bloxham (including that local planning authorities should encourage community-led local assessments of need and action planning to inform decision making processes in rural communities), it is considered the proposed development would adversely affect further consideration of how to sustainably meet rural needs through the production of Development Plan Documents and a Neighbourhood Development Plan (especially when the local community has indicated its intention to prepare a Neighbourhood Development Plan). As such the proposed development is contrary to Policy Villages 2 of the Proposed Submission Local Plan Incorporating Changes March 2013 and to the core principles of the National Planning Policy Framework set out at paragraph 17 and in particular the requirement that decisions should be genuinely plan-led; empowering local people to shape their surroundings, with succinct local and neighbourhood plans setting out a positive vision for the future of the area.

(3)          In the absence of a satisfactory planning obligation the Local Planning Authority cannot guarantee that the infrastructure directly required to service or serve the proposed development will be provided, thus adding to the pressures on local infrastructure and services resulting in an unsustainable form of development, contrary to Policies  ...  view the full minutes text for item 42.

Approved – Conditions etc. will be set out in the minutes

The Committee considered application 13/00506/CDC for a proposed two storey rear extension and conversion of existing building to provide 3 x 1 bed and 1 x 2 bed apartments together with alterations to elevations and off-street parking to front.

Vik Dhesi, a neighbour, spoke in objection to the application.

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

Resolved

That application 13/00506/CDC 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, drawing number PL103 Rev A received 02 May 2013, amended drawing number PL101 Rev A and additional plan number PL104 received in the department on the 13 June 2013.

(3)          Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, samples of the brick to be used in the construction of the walls of the extension and the proposed boundary wall shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter the development shall be carried out in accordance with the samples so approved.

(4)          Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, samples of the tiles to be used in the construction of the roof of the development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter the development shall be carried out in accordance with the samples so approved.

(5)          Prior to the commencement of the development, full details of the doors and windows hereby approved, at a scale of 1:20 including a cross section, cill, lintel and recess detail and colour/finish, shall be submitted to an approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter the doors and windows shall be installed within the building in accordance with the approved details.

(6)          Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, full details of the refuse bin storage for the site, including location and compound enclosure details, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  Thereafter and prior to the first occupation of the dwellings, the refuse bin storage area shall be provided in accordance with the approved details and retained unobstructed except for the storage of refuse bins.

(7)          The parking and manoeuvring area shall be kept free of obstructions at all times and used only for the specified purpose.

(8)          The development hereby approved shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the details set out in section 5.1 of the Initial Bat Survey and Protected species Assessment submitted with the application, which was prepared by Swift Ecology Ltd dated 15^th April 2013.

(9)          The development hereby approved shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the details set out in section 5.3 of the Initial  ...  view the full minutes text for item 43.

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

Noted

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

Resolved

(1)       That the position statement be accepted.