Agenda, decisions and minutes

9. Land North East Of Skimmingdish Lane Launton Oxfordshire.

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

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

12. Plots 4 and 5 Brookhill Way, 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.

15. Land North West of Wroxton Mill, Wroxton, Oxfordshire.

Councillor Alastair Milne Home, Declaration, the applicant was known to him, but would remain in the council chamber and take part in the debate and the vote.

Councillor James Macnamara, Declaration, the applicant was known to him, but would remain in the council chamber and take part in the debate and the vote.

Councillor Lawrie Stratford, Declaration, the applicant was known to him, but would remain in the council chamber and take part in the debate and the vote.

18. Tesco Extra, Lockheed Close, Banbury, OX16 1LX.

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.

19. Woodgreen Leisure Centre, Woodgreen Avenue, Banbury, OX16 0HS.

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, Declaration, as the property is adjacent to his home and would leave the council chamber and not take part in the debate or vote.

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

Councillor D M Pickford, Declaration, as a member of Executive and would leave the Council Chamber for the duration of the meeting.

Councillor G A Reynolds, Declaration, as Deputy Leader of the Council whose areas of responsibility included recreation.

Councillor Sean Woodcock, Non Statutory Interest, as a  ...  view the full minutes text for item 181.

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

There were no items of urgent business.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 18 February 2016.

Subject to the following amendments, the Minutes of the meeting held on 18 February 2016 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman, subject to the following amendment to Minute 169:

Minute 169: Twenty Ha of Land Proposal of New Highway Aligned with Howes Lane, Bicester

[Addition of conditions 7 – 33]

Subject to the addition of conditions 7 – 33 to Minute 169, Members are asked to agree the minutes of the meeting of 18 February 2016 as a correct record:

7.            Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, details of the final surface treatment of road, cycleway and footway shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the details so approved.

8.            Notwithstanding the submitted details and prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, revised positions for the bus stops, which shall be Real Time Information enabled, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The bus stop positions shall thereafter be provided in accordance with the approved details prior to the first use of the development.

9.            Prior to the first use of the road infrastructure hereby approved, full details of the bus stop infrastructure and street furniture to be provided at the bus stops as well as details of the future maintenance arrangements for these features shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The bus stop infrastructure and street furniture shall be provided prior to the first use of the road infrastructure and shall be maintained in accordance with the approved details thereafter.

10.         Notwithstanding the submitted details and prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, revised details of the junction ellipses shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The junction ellipses shall be provided in accordance with the approved details.

11.         No development shall commence on the road infrastructure hereby approved until such time that a scheme for the closure of the existing parts of Howes Lane and Bucknell Road that are proposed to be closed through a formal Traffic Regulation Order, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter and prior to the first use of the road, the scheme shall be constructed and implemented in accordance with the approved details. 

12.         Prior to the commencement of the development, full details of the interface between the road infrastructure and the areas of land at the existing Howes Lane and Bucknell Road that are to be closed shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the details so approved.

13.         Prior to the commencement of the development, full details of the design of the traffic signalised junctions and signalised crossings, including the method by which the signals shall operate in combination as a network, shall  ...  view the full minutes text for item 184.

To receive communications from the Chairman.

The Chairman made the following announcement:

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.

Refused reasons to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 15/01953/OUT, an outline application for the erection of up to 26 dwellings including the creation of a new access, associated landscaping, open space and drainage infrastructure at Land North of Southfield Farm North Lane, Weston on the Green for Mr Clive Tredwell.

In introducing the report, the Planning Officer advised the Committee that whilst they had considered and determined the application at their last meeting, due to an administrative error the applicant’s planning agent had not been given the opportunity to address the Committee. The application was therefore being presented again to the Committee to allow the applicant’s planning agent to address the meeting and the application to be considered afresh with Members having regard to the information before it at the Committee meeting and the contribution of the speakers.

Dr Susan Davis, Vice Chairman of Weston on the Green Parish Council and Roger Evans, a local resident, addressed the committee in objection to the application.

Matthew Taylor, the agent for the applicant, addressed the committee in support of the application.

Councillor Randall proposed that application 15/01953/OUT be refused as the settlement was beyond the village boundary. Councillor Macnamara seconded the proposal.

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

Resolved

That application 15/01953/OUT be refused for the following reasons:

1.            The development proposed, by reason of its scale and siting beyond the built up limits of the village, encroachment into the open countryside, and taking account of the Council's ability to demonstrate an up-to-date five year housing land supply, is considered to be unnecessary, undesirable and unsustainable new development that would harm the rural character and setting of the village. The proposal is therefore considered to be unacceptable in principle and contrary to Policies ESD13, ESD15 and Villages 2 of the adopted Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and saved Policy C28 of the adopted Cherwell Local Plan 1996 and Government advice within the National Planning Policy Framework.

2.            The development proposed, by reason of its poor connectivity and links to the existing village and position adjacent to the busy Northampton Road , would represent an unsustainable form of development poorly related to the services and facilities within the existing village. The proposed development would therefore be contrary to Policies SLE4, ESD1 and ESD15 of the adopted Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and advice in the National Planning Policy Framework which seeks to ensure that new development facilitates sustainable modes of transport and provides opportunities for the use of public transport, walking and cycling.

3.            By reason of the lack of a satisfactory completed Section 106 Agreement to secure contributions to the community services and infrastructure that would be directly affected by the development, and to secure provision of affordable housing to meet local housing need, the Local Planning Authority cannot be satisfied that the impacts of the development in these respects can be made acceptable. The proposal therefore conflicts  ...  view the full minutes text for item 186.

Refused reasons to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 15/02359/OUT for a residential development of up to 50 No dwellings, access, infrastructure and public open space with means of access from Milton Road to be determined with all other matters reserved for subsequent approval at Land West of OS Parcel 4100 Adjoining and South of Milton Road, Adderbury for Rosconn Group Ltd.

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

Resolved

That application 15/02359/OUT be refused for the following reasons:

1.            The development proposed, by reason of its scale and siting beyond the built up limits of the village, in open countryside, and taking into account the amount of new housing development already planned to take place in Adderbury, and Cherwell’s ability to demonstrate an up-to-date five year housing land supply, is considered to be unnecessary, undesirable and unsustainable new development that would harm the rural character and setting of the village, and would prejudice a more balanced distribution of rural housing growth planned for in the Cherwell local Plan. The proposal is therefore considered unacceptable in principle and contrary to Policies ESD13, ESD15 and Policy Villages 2 of the adopted Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 and saved Policies C8 and C33 of the adopted Cherwell Local Plan 1996 and Government advice within the National Planning Policy Framework.

2.            By reason of its siting, scale form, appearance and relationship with the adjacent development, the proposal is considered to cause significant and unacceptable harm to the rural landscape character and quality of the area and setting of the village as experienced by local residents, visitors and users of Milton Road and the existing public right of way. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policies ESD13, ESD15 and Policy Villages 2 of the adopted Cherwell local Plan 2011-2031 and saved Policy C33 of the adopted Cherwell local Plan 1996 and Government advice within the National Planning Policy Framework.

3.            By reason of the size of the development proposed and resulting loss of some 3.5ha of most versatile agricultural land, and taking into account the Council’s ability to demonstrate a five year housing lands supply, the quantum of housing development already planned for Adderbury, and the lack of evidence to demonstrate that there are no other sites in Category A villages in the District which would be preferable in terms of areas using poorer quality agricultural land to meet the District’s housing needs, the proposal is considered to result in unnecessary and unjustified loss of best and most versatile agricultural land. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policies BSC2 and Policy Villages 2 of the adopted Cherwell local plan 2011-2031 and advice within the National Planning Policy Framework.

4.            The Design and Access Statement submitted as part of the application fails to provide sufficient detail in respect of the design principles for the new development, particularly in respect of the appearance of the dwellings, including design details, scale and form of the proposed new dwellings, window and door details, boundary enclosures and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 187.

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

The Committee considered application 15/01012/OUT, an outline application for a development of up to 48,308sqm of employment floorspace (Class B1c, B2, B8 and ancillary B1a uses), the siting of buildings to the south of the site, servicing and circulation areas, vehicular and pedestrian access from Skimmingdish Lane and landscaping at Land North East Of Skimmingdish Lane, Launton, Oxfordshire for Albion Land Ltd.

John Broad, representing CPRE addressed the committee in objection to the application.

Tim Waring, the applicant’s agent, addressed the committee in support of the application.

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

Resolved

That application 15/01012/OUT be approved, subject to

a)            Delegation of the negotiation of the S106 agreement to Officers in accordance with the summary of the Heads of Terms and subsequent completion of S106 agreements and;

b)            the following conditions with delegation provided to Officers to negotiate final amendments to the wording of conditions

1.            No development shall commence until full details of the layout, scale, appearance, access 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.            The reserved matters to be submitted under Condition 2 shall be in accordance with the following approved plans:

   •           Development Area and Building Zone 3830-25-23

   •           Access and Circulation 3830-28-09

   •           Siting Plan 3830-30-06

   •           Site Levels and Building Heights 3830-29-11

   •           Landscape Parameters Plan FR14-228L01F

5.         No development approved by this planning permission shall take place until such time as a scheme to provide level for level floodplain compensation up to and including the 1% annual probability (1 in 100) flood with an appropriate allowance for climate change has been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the local planning authority. The scheme shall be fully implemented and subsequently maintained, in accordance with the timing arrangements embodied within the scheme, or within any other period as may subsequently be agreed, in writing, by the local planning authority.

6.         No development approved by this planning permission shall take place until such time as a scheme to provide level for level floodplain compensation up to and including the 1% annual probability (1 in 100) flood with an appropriate allowance for climate change has been submitted to, and approved in writing

          Finished floor levels shall be set at a minimum of 71.00maOD

7.         No development shall take place until a scheme for the provision and management of an 20 metre wide buffer zone in those areas where  ...  view the full minutes text for item 188.

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

The Committee considered application 15/02052/F for the demolition of outbuildings and erection of one low energy building with change of use of land to residential at Bean Acre Cottage, Rope Way, Hook Norton, Banbury, OX15 5QB for Mr Charlie Luxton.

Charlie Luxton, the applicant, addressed the committee in support of the application.

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

Resolved

That application 15/02052/F be approved, subject to the completion of an acceptable Unilateral Undertaking and 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 development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the following plans and documents: Application forms and drawings numbered: 108_Location Plan A, 108_03_100A, 108_03_210, 108_03_211A, 108_03_212A, 108_04_220A, 108_05_210 and 108_05_211.

3.            Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, a sample of the material to be used in the construction of the roof of the upper barn structure 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.

4.            Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, full details of the timber Louvre/timber cladding to be used in the construction of the external walls of the development, including type/materials, colour and finish 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 hereby approved, a stone sample panel (minimum 1m2 in size) shall be constructed on site in natural stone using lime mortar, which shall be inspected and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter, the external walls of the lower ground floor and boundary retaining walls shall be laid, dressed, coursed and pointed in strict accordance with the approved stone sample panel.

6.            All rainwater goods shall be traditional cast iron or metal painted black and permanently so retained thereafter.

7.            If, during development, contamination not previously identified is found to be present at the site, no further development shall be carried out until full details of a remediation strategy detailing how the unsuspected contamination shall be dealt with has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter the remediation strategy shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

8.            Notwithstanding the provisions of Classes A to E (inc.) of Part 1, Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 and its subsequent amendments, the approved dwelling(s) shall not be extended, nor shall any structures be erected within the curtilage of the said dwelling(s), without the prior express planning consent of the Local Planning Authority.

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

The Committee considered application 15/02053/LB, a listed building application for the demolition of outbuildings and erection of one low energy building with change of use of land to residential at Bean Acre Cottage, Rope Way, Hook Norton, Banbury, OX15 5QB for Mr Charlie Luxton.

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

Resolved

That application 15/02053/LB 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 development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the following plans and documents: Application forms and drawings numbered: 108_Location Plan A, 108_03_100A, 108_03_210, 108_03_211A, 108_03_212A, 108_04_220A, 108_05_210 and 108_05_211.

3.            Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, a sample of the material to be used in the construction of the roof of the upper barn structure 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.

4.            Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, full details of the timber louvres/timber cladding to be used in the construction of the external walls of the development, including materials, colour and finish 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 hereby approved, a stone sample panel (minimum 1m2 in size) shall be constructed on site in natural stone using lime mortar, which shall be inspected and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter, the external walls of the lower ground floor and boundary retaining walls shall be laid, dressed, coursed and pointed in strict accordance with the approved stone sample panel.

6.            All rainwater goods shall be traditional cast iron or metal painted black and permanently so retained thereafter.

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

The Committee considered application 15/02060/F for the erection of building to provide self-storage facility (Class B8) at Plots 4 and 5 Brookhill Way, Banbury for Banbury Storage Solutions Ltd.

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

Resolved

That application 15/02060/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 development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the following plans and documents:

Architectural site and building plans, sections and elevations

Forum Architecture Limited

· 15008-01-A Ordnance Survey Site Plan

· 15008-06-A Topographic Site Plan

· 15008-11-C Proposed Site Plan

· 15008-20-C Proposed Ground Floor Plan

· 15008-21-A Proposed First Floor Plan

· 15008-22-A Proposed Second /Third Floor Plan

· 15008-23-A Proposed Fourth Floor Plan

· 15008-24-A Proposed Roof Plan

· 15008-31-A Proposed Elevations

· 15008-40-C Proposed Sections and Long Views

Drainage and external works details

Calcinotto Consulting Civil and Structural Engineers

· 3160-001-T1 Existing Drainage Plan

· 3160-003-T3 Proposed Drainage Plan

· 3160-010-T3 Proposed Levels Plan

· 3160-050-T2 Drainage Details 1 of 4

· 3160-051-T2 Drainage Details 2 of 4

· 3160-052-T2 Drainage Details 3 of 4

· 3160-053-T2 Drainage Details 4 of 4

· 3160-055-T2 External Work Details 1 of 2

3.               The materials to be used for the building hereby approved shall be in accordance with the details contained on the submitted and approved drawings

4.               Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, full details of the external lighting shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local planning Authority. Thereafter, the lighting shall be carried out and retained in accordance with the approved details.

5.               Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, full details of a new boundary fence to be constructed to a height of 2.4 metres and 3 metres on the northern and southern boundaries  of the site respectively as shown on the approved site plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter and prior to the first occupation of the development, the new boundary treatment shall be erected, in accordance with the approved details, and retained and maintained in situ at all times.

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 building, 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.               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  ...  view the full minutes text for item 191.

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

The Committee considered application 15/02068/OUT, an outline application for the erection of 40 no. dwellings with means of access to be assessed and all other matters reserved at Land North of The Green and adj. Oak Farm Drive, Milcombe for Trustees of the Estate of JW Tustian (deceased).

Richard Hazel, a local resident, addressed the committee in objection to the application.

Alex Hales, the applicant’s agent, addressed the committee in support of the application.

Councillor Heath proposed that application 15/02068/OUT be refused on the grounds of overdevelopment and highways concerns. Councillor Milne Home seconded the proposal. The motion was duly voted on and subsequently fell.

Councillor Clarke proposed that the application be approved. Councillor Blackwell seconded the proposal.

Resolved

That application 15/02068/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 as outlined in paragraph 5.42 and 5.43 of the planning officers’ report. 

b)           The comments of the Council’s ecology officer

c)            the following conditions:

1.            No development shall commence until full details of the appearance, landscaping, layout, and scale, (hereinafter called "the reserved matters") of this approved development have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority and the development shall be carried out as approved.

2.            In the case of the reserved matters, a valid application for approval shall be made not later than the expiration of one year beginning with the date of this permission.

3.            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.            The development hereby permitted shall comprise of no more than 40 dwellings and shall be carried out in general accordance with the submitted design and access statement and those plans approved as part of the reserved matters applications. 

5.            Prior to the commencement of the development, a plan showing the details of the finished floor levels of the proposed dwellings in relation to existing ground levels on the site 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.

6.            Prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted, 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. The approved surface water drainage scheme shall be carried out prior to commencement of any building works on the site and the approved foul sewage drainage scheme shall be implemented prior to the first occupation of any building to which this scheme relates. All drainage works shall be laid out and constructed in accordance with the Water Authorities Associations current edition ‘sewers for adoption’

7.            Prior to the commencement of the development hereby  ...  view the full minutes text for item 192.

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

The Committee considered application 15/02119/F for the installation of external security lighting at Swalcliffe Park School, Main Road, Swalcliffe, Banbury, OX15 5EP for Swalcliffe Park School

Councillor Reynolds proposed that application 15/02119/F be refused as the number of lights proposed was excessive and would negatively impact on the environment and neighbouring vicinity. Councillor Heath seconded the proposal. The motion was duly voted on and subsequently fell.

Councillor Woodcock proposed that application 15/02119/F be approved. Councillor Richards seconded the proposal.

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

Resolved

That application 15/02119/F be approved, subject to the following conditions and the receipt of amended plans to address the concerns of the Conservation Officer as outlined in paragraph 2.6 of the report;

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 development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the following plans and documents: Application forms, Planning Statement Ref: 15/246, Significance Statement dated December 2015, Lighting Survey Report and Recommendations dated 14 October 2015 and drawing 15-246 01 Rev. E and 15/246 02 OR

3.         Prior to the fitting of any light to any of the listed buildings at Swalcliffe Park, full details of the locations of the lights and their power sources on the listed buildings, including the method of fixing them to the fabric of the listed buildings, 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.

4.         Prior to the installation of any external lighting column, details of the colouring and finish of the column(s) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter, the column(s) shall be installed and finished in accordance with the approved details.

5.         Prior to the lighting scheme hereby approved being brought into use, a statement for the operation, management and maintenance of the entire lighting scheme, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter the lighting scheme shall be operated only in accordance with the approved operation, management and maintenance scheme.

6.         Prior to the fitting or erection of any of the lights hereby approved, a schedule of the existing lights within the site and existing lights attached to any building within the site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. All existing lights identified on the schedule shall be removed from the site prior to any new light being brought into use.

Refused reasons to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 15/02120/F for the erection of one dwelling at Land North West of Wroxton Mill, Wroxton, Oxfordshire for Mr & Mrs James & Angela Perry.

Councillor Webb addressed the committee as Ward Member.

John Daly, Parish Councillor of Wroxton Parish Council, addressed the committee in support of the application.

Councillor Reynolds proposed that application 15/02120/F be approved. Councillor Milne Home seconded the application. The motion was duly voted on and subsequently fell.

Councillor Richards proposed that application 15/02120/F be refused as per the reasons set out in the report. Councillor Woodcock seconded the proposal.

In reaching their decision, the Committee considered the officer’s report, presentation and the address of the Ward member and public speaker.

Resolved

That application 15/02120/F be refused for the following reasons:

1.               The proposed dwelling constitutes residential development in open countryside, beyond the built up limits of the nearest village, for which no justification for essential need has been submitted. In its proposed location the dwelling would be an unsustainable form of development which would furthermore detract from the open and spacious, rural character of the area.  As such the proposal is considered to be contrary to government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework, Policy Villages 1 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1, and Saved Policy H18 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996. 

2.               The proposed dwelling, by virtue its design and siting would cause harm to visual amenity, would not be in keeping with the character of the area, and would therefore neither conserve nor enhance the rural character of the area. As such the proposal would cause harm to the character and amenity of the area, contrary to Policies ESD13 and ESD15 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011 – 2031 Part 1, Saved Policy C28 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

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

The Committee considered application 15/02233/F for a single storey rear extension 20 The Bourne, Hook Norton, Banbury, OX15 5PE for Sanctuary Housing.

In reaching their decision the committee considered the Officer’s report and presentation.

Resolved

That application 15/02233/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, drawing ‘P.01 rev. P2’ site location plan and block plan.

Deferred to allow for further liaison with environmental health

The Committee considered application 15/02314/F for a permanent use of land as Rally school including use of land for quad bikes, buggies and jeeps at Pool Farm,Mill Lane, Stratton Audley, OX27 9AJ for Christopher Wigmore.

Ken Smith and Elizabeth Collins, local residents, addressed the committee in objection to application.

Christopher Wigmore, the applicant, addressed the committee in support to the application.

Councillor Clarke proposed that application 15/02314/F be deferred to allow for further liaison with environmental health. Councillor Milne Home seconded the proposal.

In reaching their decision the committee considered the officer’s report, presentation and address of the public speakers.

Resolved

That application 15/02314/F be deferred to allow for further liaison with environmental health.

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

The Committee considered application 16/00017/F for a proposed extension to existing home shopping area within existing service yard with replacement canopy at Tesco Extra, Lockheed Close, Banbury, OX16 1LX for Tesco Stores Ltd.

In reaching their decision the Committee considered the Officer’s report and presentation.

Resolved

That application 16/00017/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 development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the following plans and documents: Application Forms, Design and Access Statement and Drawing Numbers: 15-2208/P/01, 15-2208/P/05, 15-2208/P/06, 15-2208/P/07, 15-2208/P/08 and 15-2208/P/09 submitted with the application.

3.            Any trees, herbaceous planting and shrubs forming part of the existing landscaping between the service road and the proposed freezer (as shown on Drawing No: 15-2208/P/06) 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.

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

The Committee considered application 16/00246/F for an extension to the existing leisure centre for use as cafe/ library area ancillary to the leisure use with the current library being relocated at Woodgreen Leisure Centre, Woodgreen Avenue, Banbury, OX16 0HS for Cherwell District Council.

In reaching their decision the committee considered the Officer’s report and presentation.

Resolved

That application 16/00246/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 development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the following plans and documents: Application forms and drawings numbered: 2168/100, 2168/101, 2168/111, 2168/112, 2168/122 and 2168/123.

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.