Agenda item


Alkerton House, Well Lane, Alkerton, OX15 6NL

Decision:

Approved, conditions to be set out in the minutes.

Minutes:

The Committee considered application 19/01736/F for ground and first floor extensions at Alkerton House, Well Lane, Alkerton, OX15 6NL for Mr & Mrs M Wilson.

 

Councillor Douglas Webb addressed the Committee as local ward member.

 

Charles Saunders addressed the Committee in objection to the application.

 

Julian Philcox, agent for the applicant, addressed the Committee in support of the application.

 

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

 

Resolved

(1)    That authority be delegated to the Assistant Director for Planning and Development to grant permission for application 19/01736/F subject to the following conditions (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 following plans and documents:  Drawing No’s: 16030/19/SLP1, and 16030/P01 Rev. B, 16030/P02 Rev. B, 16030/P03 Rev. B, 16030/P04 Rev. A, 16030/P05 Rev. A, 16030/P06  all received 22 November 2019

 

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.

 

3.     Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved above slab level, 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. The development shall not be carried out other than in accordance with the approved schedule and shall be retained as such thereafter.

 

Reason - To ensure the satisfactory appearance of the completed development and to comply with Policy 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.

 

4.     The natural stone to be used on the walls of the extension shall be of the same type, texture, colour and appearance as the stone on the existing building and shall be laid dressed, coursed and pointed to match that of the existing building.

 

Reason - To ensure that the development is constructed and finished in materials which are in harmony with the building materials used in the locality and to comply with Policy 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.

 

5.     Prior to the insertion of any openings, including the stone mullion windows, hereby approved, full details at a scale of 1:20 including a cross-section, cill, lintel and recess detail and colour/finish, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The openings shall not be installed within the building other than in accordance with the approved details and shall be retained as such thereafter.

 

Reason - To ensure the satisfactory appearance of the completed development and to comply with Policy ESD 15 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.

 

6.     The rooflights to be used in the development hereby permitted shall be of a design which, when installed, do not project forward of the general roof surface to which they are installed.

 

Reason - To ensure the satisfactory appearance of the completed development and to comply with Policy ESD 15 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.

 

7.     Prior to the commencement of the development above slab level, a method statement for enhancing biodiversity on site, including types and locations of any nesting/roosting provisions shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter, the biodiversity enhancement measures approved shall be carried out prior to occupation of the development and shall be retained thereafter in accordance with the approved details.

 

Reason - To protect habitats of importance to biodiversity conservation from any loss or damage in accordance with Policies ESD 10 and 11 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011 – 2031 Part 1 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

8.     Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved, the rooflight in the northern facing roof slope shall be fixed shut and fully glazed with obscured glass (Level 3 or above) and shall be retained as such thereafter.

 

Reason - To safeguard the privacy and amenities of the occupants of the neighbouring property and to comply with Policy ESD 15 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1, saved Policy C30 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

 

 

 

 

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