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163.

Declarations of Interest

Members are asked to declare any interest and the nature of that interest which they may have in any of the items under consideration at this meeting

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Minutes:

7. Proposed Himley Village North West Bicester, Middleton Stoney Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire.

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

 

Councillor Les Sibley, Non Statutory Interest, as a member of Bicester Town Council which was consulted on the application.

 

Councillor Lynn Pratt, Non Statutory Interest, as a member of Bicester Town Council which was consulted on the application.

 

9. 60-62 Broad Street, Banbury, OX16 5BL.

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

 

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

 

Councillor Andrew Beere, Non Statutory Interest, as a member of Banbury Town Council which was consulted on the application.

 

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

 

Councillor Hannah Banfield, Non Statutory Interest, as a member of Banbury Town Council which was consulted on the application.

 

10. The Hill, Dover Avenue, Banbury, OX16 0JE.

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

 

Councillor Andrew Beere, Non Statutory Interest, as a member of Banbury Town Council which was consulted on the application.

 

Councillor Barry Richards, Non Statutory Interest, as a member of Banbury Town Council which was consulted on the application.

 

Councillor Barry Wood, Declaration, as a member of the Executive and would leave the meeting for the duration of the item.

 

Councillor Colin Clarke, Declaration, as a member of Banbury Town Council which was consulted on the application and a separate declaration as a member of the Executive and would leave the meeting for the duration of the item..

 

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

 

Councillor Hannah Banfield, Non Statutory Interest, as a member of Banbury Town Council which was consulted on the application.

 

Councillor Ken Atack, Declaration, as a member of the Executive and would leave the meeting for the duration of the item.

 

Councillor Lynn Pratt, Declaration, as a member of the Executive and would leave the meeting for the duration of the item.

 

Councillor Mike Kerford-Byrnes, Declaration, as a member of the Executive and would leave the meeting for the duration of the item.

 

11. Former garage Block adjacent and South East of 2 Fenny Compton Road, Claydon.

Councillor Barry Wood, Declaration, as a member of the Executive and would leave the meeting for the duration of the item.

 

Councillor Colin Clarke, Declaration, as a member of the Executive and would leave the meeting for the duration of the item.

 

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

 

Councillor Ken Atack, Declaration, as a member of the Executive and would leave the meeting for the duration of the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 163.

164.

Requests to Address the Meeting

The Chairman to report on any requests to address the meeting.

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Minutes:

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

 

165.

Urgent Business

The Chairman to advise whether they have agreed to any item of urgent business being admitted to the agenda.

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Minutes:

There were no items of urgent business.

166.

Minutes pdf icon PDF 290 KB

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on

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Minutes:

The Minutes of the meeting held on 16 February 2017 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

167.

Chairman's Announcements

To receive communications from the Chairman.

 

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Minutes:

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.

 

14/02121/OUT

168.

Proposed Himley Village North West Bicester, Middleton Stoney Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire pdf icon PDF 255 KB

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Decision:

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

Minutes:

The Committee considered application 14/02121/OUT, an outline application for a development to provide up to 1,700 residential dwellings (Class C3), a retirement village (Class C2), flexible commercial floorspace (Classes A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, B1, C1 and D1), social and community facilities (Class D1), land to accommodate one energy centre and land to accommodate one new primary school (up to 2FE) (Class D1). Such development to include provision of strategic landscape, provision of new vehicular, cycle and pedestrian access routes, infrastructure and other operations (including demolition of farm buildings on Middleton Stoney Road) for Portfolio Property Partners Ltd.

At the proposed Himley Village North West Bicester, Middleton Stoney Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire.

 

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

 

Resolved

 

That application 14/02121/OUT be approved subject to:

 

 i.       Finalisation of a programme that has been received by the local authority, agreed and supported by Network Rail and the Local Highway Authority, that provides confirmation that the proposed road and tunnels under the railway at NW Bicester can be provided 2019/2020 prior to the issue of the planning permission.

 

ii.       The completion of a legal agreement in accordance with the attached Heads of Terms (annex to the Minutes as set out in the Minute Book), including delegation provided to Officers to negotiate the agreement, including the following requirement with regard to phasing;

 

iii.       The following set of conditions with delegation provided to the Head of Public Protection and Development Management to negotiate final amendments to the wording of conditions following a detailed review by Officers;

 

1.         No more than 500 dwellings shall commence and be occupied until either;

 

a)         The realigned Howes Lane and tunnel under the railway (as permitted under application 14/01968/F or such other application for the road and tunnel that has been approved) has been provided and is open to all traffic or;

 

b)    The realigned Howes Lane and tunnel under the railway (as permitted under application 14/01968/F or such other application for the road and tunnel that has been approved) is subject to all necessary consents and approvals, such that there is certainty over the programme for its delivery and agreement is in place between the applicant and Cherwell District Council and the Local Highway Authority as to the phasing of the remaining 1200 dwellings and associated infrastructure the subject of application 14/02121/OUT

 

2.           In the case of the reserved matters, application for approval shall be made for the first residential phase of development not later than the expiration of five years beginning with the date of this permission.

 

3.           In the case of all other reserved matters, in respect of subsequent phases, application for approval shall be made not later than the expiration of seven years beginning with the date of this permission.

 

4.           The development to which this permission relates shall be begun not later than the expiration of two years from the approval of the first residential phase reserved matter and for all other matters two years from  ...  view the full minutes text for item 168.

16/02355/F

169.

Barn, Bramshill Park Farm, Horley pdf icon PDF 130 KB

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Decision:

Application withdrawn by the applicant

Minutes:

The Chairman advised the Committee that application 16/02355/F had been withdrawn by the applicant.

16/02529/F

170.

60-62 Broad Street, Banbury, OX16 5BL pdf icon PDF 133 KB

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Decision:

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

Minutes:

The Committee considered application 16/02529/F for alterations to building and change of use to form retail units at ground floor level and 12 No self-contained flats over (re-submission of application 16/00292/F) for Mentor Inns LLP at 60-62 Broad Street, Banbury, OX16 5BL.

 

Rob Kinchin-Smith, Friends of the Grand Theatre, addressed the committee in objection to the application.

 

Mitchell Barnes, agent to the applicant, addressed the committee in support of the application.

 

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

 

Resolved

 

That application 16/02529/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: Application forms, Design and Access Statement, 1590 – LP – BP, 1590 – P – 10, 1590 – P – 11, 1590 – P – 12, 1590 – P – 13a, 1590 – P – 14 and 1590 – P – 15.

 

3.               Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, a brick sample panel (minimum 1m2 in size) shall be constructed on site which shall be inspected and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter, the external walls of the development to be constructed of brick shall be constructed in strict accordance with the approved brick sample panel.

 

4.               Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, samples of the slate to be used for the covering 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 hereby approved, samples of the render to be used for the walls 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.

           

6.               Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, full details of the doors and windows, including a cross section and colour/finish, together with cill and lintel details shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter, the door and windows shall be installed in accordance with the approved details.

 

7.               Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, full design details of the shop fronts facing onto Broad Street, including details of materials and finished colour, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter, the shop fronts shall be finished in accordance with the approved details.

 

8.               Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, full details of the rainwater goods servicing the development, including details of materials and finished colour, shall be submitted to and approved  ...  view the full minutes text for item 170.

17/00197/CDC

171.

The Hill, Dover Avenue, Banbury, OX16 0JE pdf icon PDF 143 KB

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Decision:

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

Minutes:

The Committee considered application 17/00197/CDC which sought consent to demolish the existing community centre accessed off Dover Avenue and rebuild a new community centre, ‘The Hill’, in Bretch Hill, Banbury for Cherwell District Council (Build Department).

 

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

 

Resolved

 

That permission for application 17/00197/CDC be granted, 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:  Application forms, Design and Access Statement, 2016045 – A – D – 01 – 040 Rev A, 2016045 – A – D – 01 – 060 Rev A, 2016045 – A – P – 01 – 100, 2016045 – A – P – 01 – 120, 2016045 – A – P – 01 – 121, 2016045 – A – P – 01 – 122 and 2016045 – A – P – 01 – 123.

 

3.               Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, samples of the brick, render and timber effect cladding to be used for the external walls 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, 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.

                                   

Thereafter, the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved landscaping scheme.

 

5.               Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, full specification details (including construction, layout, surfacing and drainage) of the turning area and car parking spaces to be provided within the curtilage of the site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  Thereafter, and prior to the first occupation of the development, the turning area and car parking spaces shall be constructed in accordance with the approved details and shall be retained for the parking and manoeuvring of vehicles at all times thereafter.

 

6.               Prior to the first use or occupation of the development hereby permitted, covered cycle parking facilities shall be provided on the site in accordance with details which shall be firstly submitted to and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 171.

16/00560/DISC

172.

Former garage Block adjacent and South East of 2 Fenny Compton Road, Claydon pdf icon PDF 136 KB

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Decision:

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

Minutes:

The Committee considered application 16/00560/DISC for the discharge of Conditions 6 (vehicle access consent) of 14/00099/CDC for Cherwell District Council – Mrs Fiona Brown at the Former garage Block adjacent and South East of 2 Fenny Compton Road, Claydon.

 

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

 

Resolved

 

That the Local Planning Authority considers that the details submitted pursuant to Condition 6 of planning permission 14/00099/CDC were acceptable, and as such it is recommended that the said conditions be discharged.

17/00017/DISC

173.

Land to the rear of The Methodist Church, The Fairway, Banbury pdf icon PDF 149 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

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

Minutes:

The Committee considered application 17/00017/DISC for the discharge of Conditions 12 (estate access construction details), 13 (parking and manoeuvring areas) and 15 (parking bay numbers) of 16/00313/CDC for Cherwell District Council at Land to the rear of The Methodist Church, The Fairway, Banbury.

 

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

 

Resolved

 

That the Local Planning Authority considered that the details submitted pursuant to Conditions 12, 13 and 15 of planning permission 16/00313/CDC were acceptable, and as such the said conditions be discharged.

17/00051/DISC

174.

Cherwell District Council, Former Offices, Old Place Yard, Bicester pdf icon PDF 160 KB

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Decision:

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

Minutes:

The Committee considered application 17/00051/DISC for the Part discharge of condition 10 (Drainage Scheme) and discharge of condition 20 (Emergency and refuse vehicle turning on site) of 16/00043/F for Cherwell District Council at Cherwell District Council, Former Offices, Old Place Yard, Bicester.

 

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

 

Resolved

 

That authority be delegated to officers to determine application 17/00051/DISC once comments have been received from the Highway Authority.       

 

17/00071/DISC

175.

OS Parcels 4083 And 6882 Adjoining And North Of Broken Furrow, Warwick Road, Banbury pdf icon PDF 135 KB

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Decision:

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

Minutes:

The Committee considered application 17/00071/DISC for the discharge of condition 6 (Amended elevation design details) of 16/01484/CDC for Cherwell District Council at OS Parcels 4083 And 6882 Adjoining and North Of Broken Furrow, Warwick Road, Banbury.

 

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

 

Resolved

 

That authority be delegated to officers to determine the application 17/00071/DISC once satisfactory revised drawings have been received.

17/00076/DISC

176.

OS Parcels 4083 And 6882 Adjoining And North Of Broken Furrow, Warwick Road, Banbury pdf icon PDF 133 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

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

Minutes:

The Committee considered application 17/00076/DISC for discharge of Condition 6 (Amended Elevation Design Details) of 16/01485/CDC for Cherwell District Council at OS Parcels 4083 And 6882 Adjoining and North of Broken Furrow, Warwick Road, Banbury.

 

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

 

Resolved

 

That authority be delegated to officers to determine the application 17/00076/DISC once satisfactory revised drawings have been received.

177.

Appeals Progress Report pdf icon PDF 245 KB

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.

 

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Decision:

Resolved

 

(1)          That the position statement be accepted.

 

Minutes:

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.