Agenda item

Approved in line with officer recommendation, subject to conditions. Details to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 24/02693/F, for the erection of a transport Office, vehicle storage building, maintenance building extension, and road track to the vehicle storage building (Part Retrospective) at Building to Rear of Ocean House, Noral Way, Banbury, OX16 2AA for DCS Group UK.

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

Resolved

That, in line with the officer’s recommendation, authority be delegated to the Assistant Director for Planning and Development to grant permission for application 24/02693/F, 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 application forms and the following plans and documents:

·      Site Location Plan (0712/101)

·      Existing Block Plan (0712/102)

·      Proposed Block Plan (0712/103)

·      Proposed Elevations and Layouts for the Transport Office (0712/115)

·      Proposed Elevations and Layouts for the Maintenance Building Extension (0712/120)

·      Proposed Site Plan, Ground and First Floor Layouts for the Vehicle Storage Building (0712/125)

·      Proposed Elevations for the Vehicle Storage Building (0712/126)

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.

Cycle Storage Provision

3.         Prior to the first use or occupation of the warehouse extension 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 Government advice in the National Planning Policy Framework.

Drainage Strategy

4.         Notwithstanding the previously submitted drainage strategy, before any above ground works commence, a scheme for the provision and implementation of foul and surface water drainage has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The drainage works shall be constructed and completed in accordance with the approved plans before the first occupation of any of the extensions hereby approved.

Reason: To ensure satisfactory drainage of the site in the interests of achieving sustainable development, public health, to avoid flooding of adjacent land and property 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.

External Lighting

5.         Details of the external lighting, including the design, position, orientation, and 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 and operated in accordance with the approved scheme at all times thereafter.

Reason: To protect the amenities of nearby residents and to comply with Policy ESD15 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011 – 2031 Part 1, Saved Policies C28 and C30 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996.

Update to Out of Date Ecological Protected Species Check

6.         Prior to, and within two months of, the commencement of the development, the site shall be thoroughly checked through an updated walkover survey 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 ecological surveys that are now out of date 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 G