Agenda item

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 the application boundary adjoins the Langford Brook shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the local planning authority.

 

Thereafter the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved scheme and any subsequent amendments shall be agreed in writing with the local planning authority.

 

The scheme shall show the buffer zone as being free from above ground built development including lighting and formal landscaping.

          The schemes shall include:

 

·         plans showing the extent and layout of the buffer zone

·         details of any proposed planting scheme (for example, native species)

·         details demonstrating how the buffer zone will be protected during development and managed/maintained over the longer term including adequate financial provision and named body responsible for management plus production of detailed management plan

·         details of any proposed footpaths, fencing, lighting etc.

         

8.         Development shall not begin until a surface water drainage scheme for the site, based on sustainable drainage principles and an assessment of the hydrological and hydro-geological context of the development, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The scheme shall subsequently be implemented in accordance with the approved details before the development is completed. The scheme shall also include:

 

          • Discharge Rates

          • Discharge Volumes

          • Maintenance and management of SUDS features (this may be secured by a Section 106 Agreement)

          • Sizing of features - attenuation volume

          • Infiltration tests to be undertaken in accordance with BRE365

          • Detailed drainage layout with pipe numbers

          • SUDS (list the suds features mentioned within the FRA to ensure they are carried forward into the detailed drainage strategy)

          • Network drainage calculations

          • Phasing plans

          • Flood Risk Assessment

         

9.         Prior to the commencement of the development (except for any ground investigation or survey works), details of the required highway improvement works, listed below, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority in consultation with the Highway Authority:

         

          • New signalised pedestrian crossing on Skimmingdish Lane;

          • Footway widening along Skimmingdish Lane;

          • Provision of Bus stop laybys on Skimmingdish Lane between the site access and the adjacent roundabout to the south east; and

          • Works to the Skimmingdish Lane / Launton Road Roundabout

         

The works shall be carried out prior to any building being brought into use.

           

10.      Prior to first occupation of any building approved on the site, a framework travel plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. Thereafter the travel plan shall be implemented in accordance with the details approved.

         

11.      Prior to the occupation of any relevant building a Travel Plan relating to that building and in general accordance with the Framework Travel Plan hereby approved shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The Travel Plan shall be implemented prior to the occupation of the relevant building.

 

12.      Prior to the commencement of any development hereby approved, full details of the means of access between the land and the highway and associated pedestrian and cycle access improvements including; position, layout, construction, drainage and vision splays shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter, the means of access shall be constructed and retained in accordance with the approved details.

 

13.      Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, full specification details (including construction, layout, surfacing and drainage) of the parking and manoeuvring areas including a bus turn around facility 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 including the bus turn around facility 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.

 

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

 

15.      Following the approval of the Written Scheme of Investigation referred to in condition 1 and prior to any demolition of the site and the commencement of the development (other than in accordance with the agreed Written Scheme of Investigation), a staged programme of archaeological evaluation and mitigation shall be carried out by the commissioned archaeological organisation in accordance with the approved Written Scheme of Investigation. The programme of work shall include all processing, research and analysis necessary to produce an accessible and useable archive and a full report for publication which shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority.

 

16.      Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, including any demolition and any works of site clearance, a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP), which shall include details of the measures to be taken to ensure that construction works do not adversely affect biodiversity, 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 CEMP.

 

17.      Prior to the [commencement of the/first occupation of the] development hereby approved, a Landscape and Ecology Management Plan (LEMP) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter, the LEMP shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

 

18.      No removal of hedgerows, trees or shrubs [nor works to, or demolition of buildings or structures that may be used by breeding birds], shall take place between the 1st March and 31st August inclusive, unless the Local Planning Authority has confirmed in writing that such works can proceed, based on health and safety reasons in the case of a dangerous tree, or the submission of a recent survey (no older than one month) that has been undertaken by a competent ecologist to assess the nesting bird activity on site, together with details of measures to protect the nesting bird interest on the site.

 

19.      Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, including any demolition and any works of site clearance, a mitigation strategy for badgers, which shall include details of a recent survey (no older than six months), whether a development licence is required and the location and timing of the provision of any protective fencing around setts/commuting routes, 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.

 

20.      Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, including any demolition and any works of site clearance or the translocation of any reptile, a reptile survey (which shall be in accordance with best practice guidelines) shall be carried out, and the findings, including a mitigation strategy if required, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter, all works of mitigation shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

 

21.      Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, an Arboricultural Method Statement (AMS), undertaken in accordance with BS:5837:2012 and all subsequent amendments and revisions [specify appropriate section if required] shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter, all works on site shall be carried out in accordance with the approved AMS.

 

22.      Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, and notwithstanding the submitted details, full details, locations, specifications and construction methods for all purpose built tree pits and associated above ground features, to include specifications for the installation of below ground, load-bearing 'cell structured' root trenches, root barriers, irrigation systems and a stated volume of a suitable growing medium to facilitate and promote the healthy development of the proposed trees, 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 and specifications.

 

23.      Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, and notwithstanding the submitted details, full details, locations, specifications and construction methods for all tree pits located within soft landscaped areas, to include specifications for the dimensions of the pit, suitable irrigation and support systems and an appropriate method of mulching, 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 and specifications.

 

24.      Prior to the occupation of the development hereby approved details of the acoustic screening to be provided between the development and the existing care home on the south western edge of the development site shall be first submitted and approved in writing with the Local Planning Authority. The approved scheme shall be implemented prior to the occupation of the development.

 

25.      Prior to the commencement of development an Employment & Skills Plan (ESP) setting out measures to encourage training and employment opportunities for local people during the construction of the development shall first be submitted to and approved in writing with the Local Planning Authority. The ESP shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details.

 

26.      Prior to the occupation of any relevant building an Employment & Skills Plan (ESP) setting out measures to encourage training and employment opportunities for local people during the operation of the relevant building shall first be submitted to and approved in writing with the Local Planning Authority. The ESP shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details.

         

 

(4.15pm – 4.20pm: Adjournment of meeting for a comfort break)