Agenda, decisions and minutes

8. Land West Of Sibford Road And Quarry House Sibford Road Hook Norton.

Councillor Amanda Watkins, Other Registerable Interest, as a local resident and would leave the meeting for the duration of the item.

10. Hanwell Fields Community Centre Rotary Way Banbury OX16 1ER.

Councillor Chris Brant, Other Registerable Interest, as a member of the Executive and would leave the meeting for the duration of the item.

10. Hanwell Fields Community Centre Rotary Way Banbury OX16 1ER.

Councillor David Hingley, Other Registerable Interest, as a member of the Executive and would leave the meeting for the duration of the item.

10. Hanwell Fields Community Centre Rotary Way Banbury OX16 1ER.

Councillor Dr Kerrie Thornhill, Other Registerable Interest, as a member of Banbury Town Council which had been consulted on the application.

10. Hanwell Fields Community Centre Rotary Way Banbury OX16 1ER.

Councillor Ian Harwood, Other Registerable Interest, as a member of Banbury Town Council which had been consulted on the application.

10. Hanwell Fields Community Centre Rotary Way Banbury OX16 1ER.

Councillor Jean Conway, Other Registerable Interest, as a member of the Executive and would leave the meeting for the duration of the item.

10. Hanwell Fields Community Centre Rotary Way Banbury OX16 1ER.

Councillor Lesley McLean, Other Registerable Interest, as a member of the Executive and would leave the meeting for the duration of the item.

10. Hanwell Fields Community Centre Rotary Way Banbury OX16 1ER.

Councillor Robert Parkinson, Other Registerable Interest, as a member of the Executive and would leave the meeting for the duration of the item.

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

Requests to address the meeting (including the application, whether you will speak in support of or objection to the application, your contact details) should be submitted to democracy@cherwell-dc.gov.uk  

The deadline for requests to address this meeting is noon on Wednesday 3 December 2025.

Addresses can be made virtually or in person. Full details of public participation at Planning Committee meeting is available in the Constitution, Planning Committee Procedure Rules.

The Chair advised that 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 6 November 2025.

The Minutes of the meeting held on 6 November 2025 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

To receive communications from the Chair.

1.          The Chair reminded members of the public that only registered speakers were entitled to speak at the committee meeting at the time instructed by the Chair and members of the public should remain quiet during the meeting and not cause disturbance.

2.          The Chair reminded Members that interests should be declared at item 2 of the agenda, however if Members realised that they had not declared an interest before an agenda item started, they should declare their interest at the start of the item. All applications should be considered with an open mind, and decisions should be based on what was before the Committee.

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

There were no items of urgent business.

The Committee to consider requests for and proposed pre-committee site visits.

Any requests or recommendations for site visits will be published with the written update.

There were no proposed pre-committee site visits.

In response to a question from the Committee, the Head of Development

Management confirmed that site visits would be arranged around the time that an application would be heard at a Planning committee meeting. It was not possible for officers to comment on the contents of a meeting agenda in advance of publication as they could be subject to change.

Approved in line with officer recommendation, subject to conditions (and any amendments as deemed necessary) and completion of a S106 legal agreement, details to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 25/00591/OUT, an outline planning application (with all matters reserved apart from access) for a development comprising up to 50 dwellings (use class c3) and associated infrastructure including but not limited to sustainable urban drainage system, public open space, landscaping, habitat creation, internal roads/routes and upgrades to the public highway at land west of Sibford Road and Quarry House Sibford Road, Hook Norton for Ashberry Strategic Land and Christopher Gasson.

Liz Sparrow, on behalf of Hook Norton Parish Council, addressed the Committee in opposition of the application

Ben Ward, agent on behalf of the applicant, addressed the Committee in support of the application.

It was proposed by Councillor Rogers and seconded by Councillor Harwood that application 25/00591/OUT be refused against officer recommendation, as the application would cause undue visual harm to the local area, and was contrary to policies ESD10, ESD13, ESD15 of the Local Plan.

The proposal was debated and on being put to the vote the motion was lost and therefore fell.   

It was subsequently proposed by Councillor Conway and seconded by Councillor Sibley that application 25/00591/OUT be approved, in line with the officer recommendation. 

In reaching its decision the Committee considered the officer’s report and presentation, public speakers and the written updates.     

Resolved

That, in line with the officer’s recommendation, that permission be granted for application 25/00591/OUT subject to conditions set out below (and any amendments to those conditions as deemed necessary).

      i.        Naturespace have issued the district licencing certificate;

    ii.        The conditions set out at section 11 of the report, and the

Conditions suggested by naturespace (and any amendments to

Those conditions as deemed necessary); and

   iii.        The completion of a planning obligation under section 106 of

The town and country planning act 1990, as substituted by the

Planning and compensation act 1991, to secure the details set

Out at section 11 of the report (and any amendments as deemed

Necessary):

a)    Provision of 35% affordable housing on site 

b)    Payment of a financial contribution of £2,017.03 per dwelling towards off outdoor sports and recreation provision in the locality (index linked) 

c)    Payment of a financial contribution of £2,017.03 towards off indoor sports and recreation provision in the locality of per dwelling (index linked) 

d)    Payment of a public art contribution of £250 per dwelling towards public art in vicinity (index linked) 

e)    Payment of a financial contribution towards public transport provision of £1,364 per dwelling (index linked) 

f)     Payment of £3,840 towards Traffic Regulation Order  (index linked) 

g)    Payment of £25,000 public transport contribution (index linked) 

h)    Payment of £944.30 per dwelling towards educational infrastructure (special school provision) (index linked) 

i)     Payment of a financial contribution towards the provision of refuse/recycling bins for the development of £101.88 per dwelling (index linked) 

j)     Payment of a financial contribution towards primary health care provision serving of £906.18 per dwelling (index linked) 

k)    On-site provision of an equipped Local Area of Play and payment of a financial contribution to be confirmed (index linked)  ...  view the full minutes text for item 77.

Approved in line with officer recommendation, subject to conditions (and any amendments as deemed necessary) and completion of a S106 legal agreement, details to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 24/01237/F for the demolition of existing commercial buildings (brownfield site) and residential redevelopment of ten dwellings, associated means of access, car parking, public open space and landscaping, at Shaws Farm, Station Road, Blackthorn, Bicester, OX25 1TP for Fieldview (Blackthorn) Limited.

It was proposed by Councillor Watkins and seconded by Councillor Dr Thornhill that application 24/01237/F be approved, in line with the officer recommendation.

In reaching its decision the Committee considered the officer’s report and presentation, and the written updates.

Resolved

That, in line with the officer’s recommendation, permission be granted for application 24/01237/F subject to:

1. The conditions set out below (and any amendments to those conditions as deemed necessary) and?? 

2. The completion of a planning obligation under section 106 of the town and country planning act 1990, as substituted by the planning and compensation act 1991, to secure the following (and any amendments as deemed necessary):? 

1. Affordable Housing 

Total: 3 units (all 2-bed 4-person houses): 

2 × Social Rent 

1 × Shared Ownership 

2. Community Hall Contribution (CDC) 

3. Outdoor Sport Contribution (CDC) 

4. Indoor Sport Contribution (CDC) 

5. Secondary Education (OCC) – UPDATED 

6. Public Transport Service (OCC) 

7. Public Transport Infrastructure (OCC) 

8. Public Rights of Way (OCC) 

9. Household Waste Recycling (OCC) 

10. Monitoring Fees & Legal Costs 

11. CDC and OCC monitoring fees plus OCC legal fees payable by Developer. 

12. Indexation All contributions indexed as specified in consultee responses. 

13. Triggers Contributions payable on occupation thresholds as set out by CDC/OCC. 

CONDITIONS 

1.            Time Limit 

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. 

Reason: To comply with the provisions of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004. 

2.            Approved Plans

Except where otherwise stipulated by conditions attached to this permission, the development shall be carried out in accordance with the application form and the following plans and documents:  

Site context / layout 

• 24 - P0256 - CP100 (Site Context Plan) 

• 24 - P0256 - 100j (Proposed Site Plan Drawing) 

• 24 - P0256 - C100c (Colour Site Plan Drawing) 

House type plans and elevations 

• 24 - P0256 - 110 (Plots 1 & 2 – Plans & Elevations) 

• 24 - P0256 - 111 (Plots 3 & 4 – Plans & Elevations) 

• 24 - P0256 - 112 (Plot 5 – Plans & Elevations) 

• 24 - P0256 - 113 (Plots 6 & 7 – Plans & Elevations) 

• 24 - P0256 - 114 (Plot 8 – Plans & Elevations) 

• 24 - P0256 - 115 (Plot 9 – Plans & Elevations) 

• 24 - P0256 - 116 (Plots 10 & 11 – Plans & Elevations) 

• 24 - P0256 - 117 (Plots 12, 13 & 14 – Plans & Elevations) 

• 24 - P0256 - 118 (Plot 15 – Plans & Elevations) 

• 24 - P0256 - 119a (Plot 16 – Plans & Elevations) 

• 24 - P0256 - 120 (Plot 17 – Plans & Elevations) 

• 24 - P0256 - 121 (Plot 18 – Plans & Elevations) 

• 24 - P0256 - 123a (Proposed Railings) 

Highways / access 

• ITB19042-GA-001  ...  view the full minutes text for item 78.

Approved in line with officer recommendation, subject to conditions (and any amendments as deemed necessary), details to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 25/02594/CDC for the installation of two external heat pump condensers in rear yard and ventilation grilles to front and side elevations, at Hanwell Fields Community Centre Rotary Way Banbury OX16 1ER for Cherwell District Council.

It was proposed by Councillor Wood and seconded by Councillor Webb that application 25/02594/CDC be approved, in line with the officer recommendation.

In reaching its decision the Committee considered the officer’s report and presentation, and the written updates.

Resolved

That, in line with the officer’s recommendation, authority be delegated to the Assistant Director for Planning to grant permission for application 25/02594/CDC subject to the conditions set out below (and any amendments to those conditions as deemed necessary).

Conditions

Time Limit 

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. 

Reason - To comply with the provisions of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004. 

Compliance with Plans 

2. Except where otherwise stipulated by conditions attached to this permission, the development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the form and following approved plans and documents: the drawings numbered 06425-111 (Site Location Plan at a scale of 1:1250), 06425-112 (Block Plan), 06425-115, and 06425-116, and the submitted planning statement. 

Reason – For the avoidance of doubt, to ensure that the development is carried out only as approved by the Local Planning Authority and comply with Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework. 

Report of Assistant Director Planning and Development

Purpose of report

To keep Members informed about planning appeal progress including decisions received and the scheduling of public inquiries and hearings for new and current appeals.

Recommendations

The Planning Committee resolves:

1.1         To note the position on planning appeals contained within the report.

The Assistant Director Planning submitted a report which informed Members about planning appeal progress including decisions received and the scheduling of public inquiries and hearings for new and current appeals.

Resolved

(1)          That the position statement be accepted.