Agenda, decisions and minutes

8. OS Parcels 1200 3100 2000 1981 Land South of Salt Way and West of Bloxham 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 Barry Richards, 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 Sean Woodcock, Non Statutory Interest, as a member of Banbury Town Council which had been consulted on the application.

10. Norbar Torque Tools 6 Wildmere Road Banbury OX16 3JU.

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 Barry Richards, 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 Sean Woodcock, Non Statutory Interest, as a member of Banbury Town Council which had been consulted on the application.

14. Former Spiceball Park Sports Centre, Spiceball Park 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 Barry Richards, 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 a member of Executive and would leave the room for the duration of the meeting.

Councillor Michael Gibbard, Conflict of Interest, as a member of Executive and would leave the room for the duration of the meeting.

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

15. Variation to S106 for development of up to 350 dwellings on Land North of Hanwell Fields, East of Warwick Road, Banbury - 12/01789/OUT.

Councillor G A Reynolds, Conflict of Interest, as a member of Executive and would leave the room for the duration of the meeting.

Councillor Michael Gibbard, Conflict of Interest, as a member of Executive and would leave the room for the duration of the meeting.

Councillor Nigel Randall, Non Statutory Interest, as Custodian Trustee Cherwell Community Land Trust and would withdraw from the Council Chamber and take no part in the discussions or voting on this item.

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

The Chairman reported that she had agreed to add one item of urgent business, Variation to S106 for development of up to 350 dwellings on Land North of Hanwell Fields, East of Warwick Road, Banbury – 12/01789/OUT. The item had not been included on the published agenda as negotiations had not reached a point to report to committee, however it should now be considered because delaying a decision would have a detrimental effect and delay the provision of supported and affordable housing. The item would be taken as agenda item after agenda item 14.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 18 December 2014.

The Minutes of the meeting held on 18 December 2014 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

To receive communications from the Chairman.

The Chairman made the following announcements:

1.    Under the Openness of Local Government Bodies Regulations 2014,members of the public were permitted to film, broadcast and report on the meeting, subject to the efficient running of the meeting not being affected.

2.    That a site visit would be arranged prior to the Campsfield House application coming to the Committee. The Development Control Team Leader would arrange a site visit with the members of the Planning Committee.

Approved, subject to various requirements to be set out in the minutes

The Committee considered application 14/01107/OUT for an outline application for the erection of two dwellings.

Bob Sutton, agent for the applicant, addressed the committee in support of the application.

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

Resolved

That application 14/01107/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.            Except where otherwise stipulated by condition, the application shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the following plans and documents: application form, site plan and block plan (amended 15 October 2015)

5.            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 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.

6.            Prior to the construction of the dwellings hereby approved, the proposed means of access between the land and the highway shall be formed, laid out and constructed strictly in accordance with Oxfordshire County Council’s specification and guidance.

7.            Prior to the first use of the access hereby approved, the existing access onto Hook Norton Road shall be permanently stopped up by means of the reinstatement of the boundary hedge and grass verge and shall not be used by any vehicular traffic whatsoever.

8.            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.

9.            Prior to the first occupation of the dwellings a footway is to be provided linking the site with the existing system to the north-east. The design and full specification details are to be agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority

10.         Prior to the occupation of the dwellings the highway verge is to be cleared of undergrowth to the south-west for a distance of 100m on both sides of the carriageway.

11.         Except to allow for the means of access and vision splays the existing  ...  view the full minutes text for item 158.

Approved, subject to various requirements to be set out in the minutes

The Committee considered application 14/01188/OUT and outline application for the development for up to 350 dwellings together with associated infrastructure and public open space.

David Jackson, agent for the applicant, addressed the Committee in support of the application.

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

Resolved

That application 14/01188/OUT be approved, subject to:

a)            Completion of the S106 agreement and that the S106 package should include the Thames Valley Police contribution subject to officers in consultation with the Chairman being satisfied it complies with Community infrastructure Levy Regulations

b)            and 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 two 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: Planning application forms, Design and Access Statement and Addendum (Nov 2014), other technical reports and surveys submitted with the application and the following drawings nos:

·                     21073_06_170_01Topographical Survey Sheets 1 - 4

·                     L01 Site Location Plan

·                     L02 Redline Plan

·                     SK12 Local Plan allocation

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

 6         Prior to the construction of any phase of development identified in the phasing plan required under planning condition no. 5 a Master Plan and Design Code for the site shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The Design Code shall include a density plan for the site, design influences / character area study, form of buildings, street frontage, materials, servicing, parking and sustainability features. Thereafter, the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved Master Plan and Design Code.

7          Prior to the first occupation of any dwellings on the site, a final Certificate, certifying that the dwellings in question achieve zero carbon development shall be issued, proof of which shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

8          The proposed development shall accord with Figure 3.3 of the Design and Access Statement Addendum (Nov 2014) and shall not exceed a  ...  view the full minutes text for item 159.

Deferred to allow a formal site visit

The Committee considered application 14/01434/F for a dwelling with garage and access.

Councillor Macnamara moved for a deferral to allow a formal site visit. Councillor Kerford-Byrnes seconded the proposal.

Resolved

That application 14/01434/F be deferred to allow a formal site visit.

Approved, subject to various requirements to be set out in the minutes

The Committee considered application 14/01650/F for the replacement two storey structure for office use and re-cladding existing warehouse.

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

Resolved

That application 14/01650/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 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: Application forms, Design and Access Statement, Amended Plans Ref; A14-035-PL001 Rev A received 11 11 14,- PL002 Rev A received 11 11 14, - PL003  Rev A received 11 11 14, - PL004  Rev A received 11 11 14, - PL005 Rev A received 11 11 14,- PL006 Rev A  received 11 11 14,- PL007 Rev A received 11 11 14, - PL008 received 11 11 14, and - PL009 Rev A received 11 11 14

3.            That the reconfigured parking and manoeuvring areas shall be constructed and laid out in accordance with approved drawing no. A14-035-PL001 Rev A received 11 11 14, prior to the use of the new office building and shall be retained unobstructed except for the parking and manoeuvring of vehicles at all times thereafter.

4.            If during development, contamination is found to be present at the site then no further development (unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority), shall be carried out until the applicant has submitted, and obtained written approval from the Local Planning Authority for, a Method Statement as to how to deal with this contamination. Thereafter the development should be carried out in accordance with those approved details.

5.            Notwithstanding the provisions of Class A of Part 8, Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (England) Order 1995 and its subsequent amendments, the new office building shall not be extended or altered without the prior express planning consent of the Local Planning Authority.

6.            The new office building shall be used only for purposes falling within Class B1 as specified in the Schedule to the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Amendment) (England) Order 2005 and for no other purpose(s) whatsoever.

Approved, subject to various requirements to be set out in the minutes

The Committee considered application 14/01671/F for a proposed extension and alterations.  Demolish existing greenhouse stores and construct new workshop and ancillary office/administration accommodation; refurbish existing industrial buildings and construct new administration/research and development block.  Upgrade and reshape existing hard-standing to form new car parking areas. 

Councillor Atack, addressed the Committee as Ward Member.

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

Resolved

That application 14/01671/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, Supporting Statement and drawings numbered: 4170.104 rev A and 4170.105 rev A. 

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 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.            The buildings and structures to be demolished on the site at the date of this permission shall be demolished and the debris and materials removed from the site before the proposed buildings hereby approved are first occupied. 

5.            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.

6.            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.

7.            Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, full details of a scheme of supervision for the arboricultural protection measures, to include the requirements set out in a) to e) below, and which is appropriate for the scale and duration of  ...  view the full minutes text for item 162.

Deferred to allow for consideration of the Parish Council's consultation response which had inadvertently been excluded from the report

The Committee considered application 14/01737/OUT for an outline application  with means of access for consideration (layout, scale, appearance and landscaping reserved for subsequent approval).  For the erection of up to 45 dwellings served via a new vehicular and pedestrian access; public open space and associated earthworks to facilitate surface water drainage; and other ancillary and enabling works.    

In introducing the application the Development Control Team Leader advised the Committee that the officers’ recommendation had changed from approval to deferral to allow for consideration of the Parish Council's consultation response which had inadvertently been excluded from the report.

Councillor Gibbard proposed that consideration of application 14/01737/OUT be deferred in accordance with the officers’ revised recommendation. Councillor Woodcock seconded the proposal.

Resolved

That consideration of application 14/01737/OUT be deferred to allow for consideration of the Parish Council's consultation response which had inadvertently been excluded from the report.

Deferred to allow further consideration of the impact of an existing legal agreement that secured this land as informal open space

The Committee considered application 14/01899/F for erection of 10 no. Dwellings with associated means of access, car parking and landscaping.

Councillor Rose Stratford proposed that application 14/01899/F be deferred to allow further consideration of the impact of an existing legal agreement that secured the land as informal open space. Councillor Clarke seconded the proposal.

Resolved

That application 14/01899/F be deferred to allow further consideration of the impact of an existing legal agreement that secured this land as informal open space.

Approved, subject to the expiration of the consultation period and various requirements to be set out in the minutes

The Committee considered application 14/02070/CDC for the change of use to vehicle park.

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

Resolved

That application 14/02070/CDC be approved subject to:

a)     The expiration of the consultation period on 29 January 2015

b)     the following conditions:

1.             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 Update dated December 2014, site location plan and drawing number 2642 Rev A.

2.             That at the expiration of 5 years from the date hereof the use specified shall be discontinued. 

Resolved

(1)          That the contents of the report be noted.

(2)          That the inclusion of supported housing and a reduction of the overall affordable housing within the site to 25% instead of 30% be agreed.

The Head of Development Management submitted a report which advised Members of negotiations taking place with the developer of the above site and the Council regarding the affordable housing provision proposed within the permitted scheme, which is to also include an element of supported specialist housing and an overall reduction in the percentage of affordable housing on the site.

Resolved

(1)          That the contents of the report be noted.

(2)          That the inclusion of supported housing and a reduction of the overall affordable housing within the site to 25% instead of 30% be agreed.

Report of Head of Development Management

Summary

This report aims to keep members informed upon applications which they have authorised decisions upon subject 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 meeting is recommended:

1.1         To accept the position statement.

Resolved

(1)          That the position statement be accepted.

The Head of Development Management submitted a report which informed Members upon applications which they had authorised decisions upon subject to various requirements which must be complied with prior to the issue of decisions.

Resolved

(1)          That the position statement be accepted.

Report of Head of 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 meeting is recommended:

1.1         To accept the position statement.

Resolved

(1)          That the position statement be accepted.

The Head of Development Management submitted a report which informed Members on applications which had been determined by the Council, where new appeals have been lodged, public Inquiries/hearings scheduled or appeal results achieved.

Resolved

(1)          That the position statement be accepted.