Agenda item


Bicester Heritage Buckingham Road Bicester

Decision:

Approved, subject to various conditions to be set out in the minutes

Minutes:

The Committee considered application 19/02708/OUT an outline application to provide new employment units comprising of B1 (Business), B2 (General Industrial), B8 (Storage) and D1 (Education) uses with ancillary offices, storage, display and sales, with all matters reserved except for access at Bicester Heritage, Buckingham Road, Bicester for Bicester Motion.

 

At its 13 February 2020 meeting the Planning Committee had agreed to hold a pre-committee site visit for the application.  Due to the current Coronavirus restrictions a site visit was not possible at this time.  With the agreement of the Planning Committee, Bicester Motion had supplied drone footage of the site which was played to the Committee prior to the officer’s presentation.

 

Pamela Roberts of Campaign to Protect Rural England, addressed the Committee in objection to the application.

 

Dan Geoghegan, the applicant, addressed the Committee in support of the application.

 

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

 

Resolved

 

(1)      That authority be delegated to the Assistant Director Planning and Development to grant permission for application 19/02708/OUT subject to:

 

1)       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):

 

a)       Strategic Highways Contribution (Skimmingdish Lane) - £219,397

b)       Traffic Regulation Order - £6,240

c)       Travel Plan Monitoring Fee - £2,040

d)       Highway Works 1 (Banbury Road Roundabout) – Cost TBC

e)       An obligation to enter into a Section 278 agreement

 

2)       The following conditions (and any amendments to those conditions as deemed necessary):

 

CONDITIONS

 

Time Limit and Plans

  1. Application for approval of all the reserved matters shall be made to the Local Planning Authority before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission and the development hereby permitted shall be begun either before the expiration of five years from the date of this permission or before the expiration of two years from the date of approval of the last of the reserved matters to be approved whichever is the later.

 

Reason: To comply with the provisions of Section 92 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, and Article 5(1) of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 (as amended).

 

  1. Details of the layout, scale, appearance and landscaping (hereafter referred to as 'the reserved matters') shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before any development takes place and the development shall be carried out as approved.

 

Reason: To comply with the provisions of Section 92 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, and Article 6 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 (as amended).

 

  1. 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:

 

Plans

·       5002854-RDG-Z05-ST-PL-A-0012 – Site Location Plan A

·       5002854-RDG-Z05-ST-PL-A-0010 Rev D – Site Location Plan B

·       5002854-RDG-Z05-ST-PL-A-0030 Rev H – Indicative Layout Plan

·       5002854-RDG-Z05-ST-PL-A-0090 Rev H – Parameter Plan: Proposed Land Use

·       5002854-RDG-Z05-ST-PL-A_0092 Rev K – Parameter Plan: Proposed Developable Area

·       5002854-RDG-Z05-ST-PL-A-0094 Rev K – Parameter Plan: Existing and Proposed Heights and Massing

·       5002854-RDG-Z05-ST-PL-A-0096 Rev F – Parameter Plan: Proposed Open Space/Landscape

·       5002854-RDG-XX-ST-PL-C-0503 Rev B – Surface Water Drainage Strategy

 

Documents

·       Planning Statement prepared by Edgars dated November 2019

·       Design and Access Statement prepared by Ridge and Edgars dated June 2019

·       Heritage Report prepared by Worlledge Associates dated November 2019

·       Archaeological Desk Based Assessment prepared by Oxford Archaeology dated September 2018

·       Landscape Character and Visual Impact Assessment prepared by Anthony Stiff Associates Ltd dated November 2019

·       Arboricultural Implications Assessment prepared by Brian Higginson (On Centre Surveys Ltd) dated April 2019

·       Flood Risk and Drainage Assessment prepared by Ridge dated November 2019

·       Phase 1 Land Contamination and Ground Condition Report prepared by Crestwood Environmental Ltd dated July 2018

 

 

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.

 

  1. No development shall take place until a phasing plan covering the entire application site has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved phasing plan and each reserved matters application shall only be submitted in accordance with the terms of the approved phasing plan and refer to the phase (or phases) it relates to as set out in the approved phasing plan.

 

Reason: To ensure the proper phased implementation of the development and associated infrastructure in the interests of well-planned development, in accordance with Policies ESD15, Bicester 8 and INF1 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework. This information is required prior to commencement of the development as it is fundamental to the acceptability of the scheme.

 

Design

  1. Prior to the submission of any reserved matter application, a Design Code shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority covering at least such matters as the distribution of land uses, forms of buildings, identification of building frontages, materials, boundary treatment positions and types, strategic landscape, servicing, parking and sustainability features. Thereafter the reserved matters shall be made in accordance with the agreed Design Code.

 

Reason: To ensure high quality development in accordance with Policies ESD13, ESD15 and Bicester 8 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

  1. No development shall take place until details of all finished floor levels in relation to existing and proposed site levels and to the adjacent buildings have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development hereby permitted shall be constructed in accordance with the approved levels.

 

Reason: In order to safeguard the visual amenities of the area in accordance with Policies ESD13, ESD15 and Bicester 8 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and advice within Section 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework. This information is required prior to commencement of the development as it is fundamental to the acceptability of the scheme.

 

  1. All services serving the proposed development shall be provided underground unless details of any necessary above ground service infrastructure, whether or not permitted by the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended), have first been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter, and prior to the first occupation of the development that they serve, the above ground services shall be provided on site in accordance with the approved details.

 

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.

 

  1. A Signage Strategy for the site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the installation of any external signage (either free-standing or on buildings). The signage shall be installed in accordance with the approved scheme thereafter.

 

Reason: In the interests of visual amenity, to preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area and to comply with Policy ESD15 and Bicester 8 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011 – 2031 Part 1, Saved Policies C18, C28 and C30 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996 and Government advice in The National Planning Policy Framework.

 

  1. Full details of the refuse/recycling bin storage for the site, including location and compound enclosure details, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of that work.  Thereafter and prior to the first occupation of the development, the refuse/recycling bin storage area(s) shall be provided in accordance with the approved details and retained unobstructed except for the storage of refuse/recycling bins.  

 

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.

 

Landscaping

  1. Each reserved matters application shall be accompanied by an updated Landscape Character and Visual Impact Assessment considering the impact of the final design of the building(s), identifying any changes to the level of impact, and setting out how the building(s) have been designed to reduce impact. 

 

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. 

 

  1. A schedule of landscape maintenance for a minimum period of 10 years starting from first occupation or completion of the development (whichever is sooner) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to first occupation of the development. Thereafter the approved landscaping shall be maintained in accordance with the approved schedule.

 

Reason: To ensure that the agreed landscaping scheme is maintained over a reasonable period that will permit its establishment in the interests of visual amenity and to accord 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.

 

Highways

  1.  No development shall take place until a Construction Travel Management Plan (CTMP) has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The CTMP shall include the following:

 

·       The CTMP must be appropriately titled, include the site and planning permission number.

·       Routing of construction traffic and delivery vehicles is required to be shown and signed appropriately to the necessary standards/requirements. This includes means of access into the site.

·       Details of and approval of any road closures needed during construction.

·       Details of and approval of any traffic management needed during construction.

·       Details of wheel cleaning/wash facilities – to prevent mud etc, in vehicle tyres/wheels, from migrating onto adjacent highway.

·       Details of appropriate signing, to accord with the necessary standards/requirements, for pedestrians during construction works, including any footpath diversions.

·       The erection and maintenance of security hoarding / scaffolding if required.

·       A regime to inspect and maintain all signing, barriers etc.

·       Contact details of the Project Manager and Site Supervisor responsible for onsite works to be provided.

·       The use of appropriately trained, qualified and certificated banksmen for guiding vehicles/unloading etc.

·       No unnecessary parking of site related vehicles (worker transport etc) in the vicinity – details of where these will be parked and occupiers transported to/from site to be submitted for consideration and approval. Areas to be shown on a plan not less than 1:500.

·       Layout plan of the site that shows structures, roads, site storage, compound, pedestrian routes etc.

·       A before-work commencement highway condition survey and agreement with a representative of the Highways Depot – contact 0845 310 1111. Final correspondence is required to be submitted.

·       Local residents to be kept informed of significant deliveries and liaised with through the project. Contact details for person to whom issues should be raised with in first instance to be provided and a record kept of these and subsequent resolution.

·       Any temporary access arrangements to be agreed with and approved by Highways Depot.

·       Details of times for construction traffic and delivery vehicles, which must be outside network peak and school peak hours.

 

Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to mitigate the impact of construction vehicles on the surrounding network, road infrastructure and local residents, particularly at peak traffic times, in accordance with guidance contained in the National Planning Policy Framework. This information is required prior to commencement of the development as it is fundamental to the acceptability of the scheme.

 

  1. No development shall take place until full specification details (including construction, layout, surface finish and drainage) of the turning areas which shall be provided within the curtilage of the site so that motor vehicles, including HGVs, refuse vehicles and fire tenders may enter, can turn and leave the site in a forward direction, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter, and prior to the first occupation of the development, the turning area shall be constructed in accordance with the approved details and shall always be retained for the manoeuvring of motor vehicles thereafter.

 

Reason: In the interest of highway safety and in accordance with Policy ESD15 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and the Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework. This information is required prior to commencement of the development as it is fundamental to the acceptability of the scheme.

 

  1. No development shall take place until a plan showing car parking provision for an agreed number of spaces to be accommodated within the site to include layout, surface details, and drainage, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The number of spaces to be provide shall be based on an indicative breakdown of the Gross Internal Area (GIA) between the proposed land uses and in line with the County Council's car parking standards. Thereafter, and prior to the first occupation of the development, the parking spaces shall be laid out, surfaced, drained and completed in accordance with the approved details and shall be retained for the parking of vehicles at all times thereafter.

 

Reason: In the interest of highway safety and in accordance with Policy ESD15 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and the Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework. This information is required prior to commencement of the development as it is fundamental to the acceptability of the scheme.

 

  1. 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 to be first submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The covered cycle parking facilities so provided shall thereafter be permanently retained and maintained for the parking of cycles in connection with the development.

 

Reason: In the interests of promoting sustainable transport modes in accordance with Policy SLE4 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and the Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

  1. Prior to the first occupation of the development, the submitted Framework Travel Plan shall be revised and resubmitted for approval in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter the development shall be carried out and operated in accordance with the measures and recommendations contained in the approved Framework Travel Plan.

 

Reason: In the interests of sustainability and to ensure a satisfactory form of development, in accordance with Policy SLE4 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and the Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

 

Drainage

  1. No development shall take place until a detailed design and associated management and maintenance plan of surface water drainage for the site using sustainable drainage methods, to include a fully detailed list of all SuDS features to be used on site, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

 

The detailed design shall be based on the principles as set out in: Ridge Flood Risk and Drainage Assessment, 12th November 2019. 5002854-RDG-XX-ST-PL-C-0503-B-F.A.S.T. - Surface Water Drainage DRAWING 5002854-RDG-XX-XX-DOC-C-0552 App D SW Drainage Strategy 5002854-RDG-XX-XX-DOC-C-0552 App E Source Control Calc 5002854-RDG-XX-XX-DOC-C-0552-3.0-F.A.S.T. - Flood Risk and Drain REPORT and shall include:

 

a) Information about the design storm period and intensity (1 in 30 & 1 in 100 (+40% allowance for climate change), discharge rates and volumes (both pre and post development), temporary storage facilities, means of access for maintenance, the methods employed to delay and control surface water discharged from the site, and the measures taken to prevent flooding and pollution of the receiving groundwater and/or surface waters;

b) Any works required off-site to ensure adequate discharge of surface water without causing flooding or pollution (which should include refurbishment of existing culverts and headwalls or removal of unused culverts where relevant);

c) Flood water exceedance routes, both on and off site;

d) A timetable for implementation;

e) Site investigation and test results to confirm infiltrations rates.

 

The surface water drainage scheme shall be implemented in accordance with the approved detailed design prior to the first use of any building commencing and shall be managed and maintained thereafter in accordance with the agreed management and maintenance plan.

 

Reason: To ensure that the development is served by sustainable arrangements for the disposal of surface water, to comply with Policy ESD6 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011 – 2031 Part 1, Saved Policy ENV1 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996 and Government advice in the National Planning Policy Framework. This information is required prior to commencement of the development as it is fundamental to the acceptability of the scheme.

 

  1. No buildings hereby permitted shall be bought into use until confirmation has been provided to the Local Planning Authority that either:

 

a) all water and wastewater network upgrades required to accommodate the additional flows from the development have been completed; or

b) an infrastructure phasing plan has been agreed with Thames Water to allow additional business units to first be bought into use. Where an infrastructure phasing plan is agreed no use of the buildings shall take place other than in accordance with the agreed infrastructure phasing plan.

 

Reason: The development may lead to sewage flooding and network reinforcement works are anticipated to be necessary to ensure that sufficient capacity is made available to accommodate additional flows anticipated from the new development. Any necessary reinforcement works will be necessary in order to avoid sewer flooding and/or potential pollution incidents, to comply with Policy ESD8 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1.

 

Contaminated Land

  1.  Prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted, a comprehensive intrusive investigation (Stage 2 contaminated land report) in order to characterise the type, nature and extent of contamination present, the risks to receptors and to inform the remediation strategy proposals shall be documented as a report undertaken by a competent person and in accordance with DEFRA and the Environment Agency's ‘Model Procedures for the Management of Land Contamination, CLR 11’ and submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. No development shall take place unless the Local Planning Authority has given its written approval that it is satisfied that the risk from contamination has been adequately characterised as required by this condition.

 

Reason: To ensure that any ground and water contamination is adequately addressed to ensure the safety of the development, the environment and to ensure the site is suitable for the proposed use, to comply with Saved Policy ENV12 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996 and Section 15 of the National Planning Policy Framework. This information is required prior to commencement of the development as it is fundamental to the acceptability of the scheme.

 

  1. If contamination is found by undertaking the work carried out under condition 19, prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted, a scheme of remediation and/or monitoring to ensure the site is suitable for its proposed use shall be prepared by a competent person and in accordance with DEFRA and the Environment Agency's ‘Model Procedures for the Management of Land Contamination, CLR 11’ and submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. No development shall take place until the Local Planning Authority has given its written approval of the scheme of remediation and/or monitoring required by this condition.

 

Reason: To ensure that any ground and water contamination is adequately addressed to ensure the safety of the development, the environment and to ensure the site is suitable for the proposed use, to comply with Saved Policy ENV12 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996 and Section 15 of the National Planning Policy Framework. This information is required prior to commencement of the development as it is fundamental to the acceptability of the scheme.

 

  1. If remedial works have been identified in condition 20, the development shall not be occupied until the remedial works have been carried out in accordance with the scheme approved under condition 20. A verification report that demonstrates the effectiveness of the remediation carried out must be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority

 

Reason: To ensure that any ground and water contamination is adequately addressed to ensure the safety of the development, the environment and to ensure the site is suitable for the proposed use, to comply with Saved Policy ENV12 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996 and Section 15 of the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

  1. 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.

 

Reason: To ensure that any ground and water contamination is identified and adequately addressed to ensure the safety of the development, the environment and to ensure the site is suitable for the proposed use, to comply with Saved Policy ENV12 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996 and Section 15 of the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

Ecology

  1.  The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the recommendations set out in the Ecological Assessment carried out by Ecology Solution dated November 2019.

 

Reason: To protect habitats of importance to biodiversity conservation from any loss or damage in accordance with Policy ESD10 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011 – 2031 Part 1 and Government guidance contained within Section 15 of the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

  1. No development shall take place until a Landscape and Ecology Management Plan (LEMP) including a timetable for its implementation has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter, the LEMP shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

 

Reason: To protect habitats of importance to biodiversity conservation from any loss or damage in accordance with Policy ESD10 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011 – 2031 Part 1 and Government guidance contained within Section 15 of the National Planning Policy Framework. This information is required prior to commencement of the development as it is fundamental to the acceptability of the scheme.

 

  1. Prior to, and within two months of, the commencement of the development, the site shall be thoroughly checked by a suitably qualified ecologist to ensure that no protected species, which could be harmed by the development, have moved on to the site since the previous surveys were carried out. Should any protected species be found during this check, full details of mitigation measures to prevent their harm 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 mitigation scheme.

 

Reason: To ensure that the development does not cause harm to any protected species or their habitats in accordance with Policy ESD10 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework. This information is required prior to commencement of the development as it is fundamental to the acceptability of the scheme.

 

  1. All site clearance (including the removal of any vegetation or works to hedgerows) should be timed so as to avoid the bird nesting season, this being during the months of March until July inclusive unless alternative provisions have been previously agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

 

Reason: To ensure that the development will conserve and enhance the natural environment and will not cause significant harm to any protected species or its habitat in accordance with the Government's aim to achieve sustainable development as set out in Section 15 of the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

Noise

  1. Prior to the first use of any building hereby permitted, all mechanical plant or machinery to be installed within the relevant building shall be identified and assessed in accordance with BS4142:2014 and the report, along with any mitigation or acoustic enclosure required, submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  Where the approved assessment identifies the need for any mitigation or acoustic enclosure, these measures shall be put in place prior to the first occupation of any building.

 

Reason: To ensure the creation of a satisfactory environment free from intrusive levels of noise in accordance with Saved Policy ENV1 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996 and Government guidance contained in the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

Electric Vehicle Charging

  1. Prior to the commencement of the development of any phase, full details of Electric Vehicle Charging (EVC) points and EVC infrastructure to be provided in that phase shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The Electric Vehicle Charging (EVC) points and EVC infrastructure shall be installed and operational prior to the first use or occupation of any building within that phase of the development hereby permitted and retained thereafter. 

 

Reason: To ensure energy and resource efficiency practices are incorporated into the development and sustainable modes of transport encouraged in accordance with Policies SLE4 and ESD 1 - 5 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and the Government’s aim to achieve sustainable development as set out within the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

Lighting

  1. Details of all external lighting including the design, position, orientation, illumination and its intensity together with any screening of the lighting shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to commencement of those works. The lighting shall be installed, operated and retained in accordance with the approved scheme at all times thereafter.

 

Reason: In the interests of visual amenity, to preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area, to accord with the findings of the ecological survey and to comply with Policy ESD10 and ESD15 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011 – 2031 Part 1, Saved Policies C18, C28 and C30 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996 and Government advice in The National Planning Policy Framework.

 

BREEAM

  1. The development hereby approved shall be constructed to achieve at least a BREEAM ‘Very Good’ standard.

 

Reason: To ensure sustainable construction, reduce carbon emissions and to ensure energy and resource efficiency practices are incorporated into the development in accordance with the Government's aim to achieve sustainable development as set out in the National Planning Policy Framework and to accord with Policy ESD3 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031.

 

Energy Strategy

  1. No development shall take place until an Energy Strategy has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. This should include proposals to reduce energy demand, increase energy efficiency, and generate energy from renewable energy sources. It should also propose ways in which carbon emissions will be reduced and low carbon measures be embodied into the proposals. The development shall proceed in accordance with the approved Strategy.

 

Reason: To ensure sustainable construction and reduce carbon emissions in accordance with Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework and to ensure energy and resource efficiency practices are incorporated into the development in accordance with the Government's aim to achieve sustainable development as set out in the National Planning Policy Framework and to accord with Policies ESD1 and ESD3 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031. This information is required prior to commencement of the development as it is fundamental to the acceptability of the scheme.

 

Use

  1. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and County Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 and subsequent amendments, the buildings hereby approved shall be used only for purposes falling within Class B1 (c), B2, B8 and/or D1 as specified in the Schedule to the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended) or in any provision equivalent to that class in any statutory instrument revoking, amending or reenacting that order and for no other purpose(s) whatsoever.

 

Reason: In accordance with Policy Bicester 8 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011 – 2031 Part 1.

 

  1. Any building hereby approved that is used for purposes falling within Class D1 shall only be so used ancillary to or in association with other permitted uses taking place within the land outlined in blue on Drawing No: 5002854-RDG-Z05-ST-PL-A-0010 Rev D – Site Location Plan B.

 

Reason: To define the permission, and in the interests of highway safety and well-planned development, In accordance with Policies SLE4, ESD15 and Bicester 8 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011 – 2031 Part 1.

 

It was further resolved:

 

(2)      That authority be delegated to the Assistant Director Planning and Development to refuse permission for application 19/02708/OUT if the  statutory determination period for application 19/02708/OUT expired on 17 July 2020 and the section 106 agreement/undertaking was not completed and the permission was not able to be issued by that date and no extension of time had been agreed between the parties, for the following reason:

 

1.       In the absence of a satisfactory unilateral undertaking or any other form of Section 106 legal agreement the Local Planning Authority is not satisfied that the proposed development provides for appropriate highway mitigation works required as a result of the development and necessary to make the impacts of the development acceptable in planning terms, contrary to Government Guidance contained with the National Planning Policy Framework.

         

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