Agenda item

Approved in line with officer recommendation, to delegate to the Assistant Director for Planning to grant permission, subject to the receipt of amended plans to the satisfaction of the Assistant Director, and subject to conditions. Details to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 25/00882/F, for the erection of 66 dwellings with associated highways works and landscaping at Land South of Anniversary Avenue East Between Milne Street and Read Place, Graven Hill, Ambrosden for Graven Hill Village Development Company.

 

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 25/00882/F subject to:

 

i.              The receipt of amended plans to the satisfaction of the Assistant Director; and

 

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

 

Conditions

 

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.

 

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:

 

TBC

 

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.         The approved drainage system shall be implemented in accordance with the approved Detailed Design prior to the use of first occupation:

 

Reference:

 

WIE11386-219-92-0501-P04 - HZ4 Proposed Private Plot Drainage Layout (26 Plots)

 

WIE11386-219-92-0502-P04 - HZ4 Proposed Private Plot Drainage Layout (38 Plots) Sheet 1 of 2

 

WIE11386-219-92-0503-P04 - HZ4 Proposed Private Plot Drainage Layout (38 Plots) Sheet 2 of 2

 

Reason: To ensure that the principles of sustainable drainage are incorporated into this proposal.

 

4.         Prior to first occupation, a record of the installed SuDS and site wide drainage scheme shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority for deposit with the Lead Local Flood Authority Asset Register. The details shall include:

 

a) As built plans in both .pdf and .shp file format;

 

(b) Photographs to document each key stage of the drainage system when installed on site;

 

(c) Photographs to document the completed installation of the drainage structures on site;

 

(d) The name and contact details of any appointed management company information

 

Reason: To ensure that the principles of sustainable drainage are incorporated into this proposal

 

5.         The development shall not commence until a Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan (the HMMP)], prepared in accordance with an approved Biodiversity Gain Plan and including:

 

a)    a non-technical summary;

 

b)    the roles and responsibilities of the people or organisation(s) delivering the HMMP;

 

c)    the planned habitat creation and enhancement works to create or improve habitat to achieve the biodiversity net gain in accordance with the approved Biodiversity Gain Plan;

 

d)    the management measures to maintain habitat in accordance with the approved Biodiversity Gain Plan for a period of 30 years from the approved completion date of the development; and

 

e)    the monitoring methodology and frequency in respect of the created or enhanced habitat to be submitted to the local planning authority, has been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the local planning authority.

 

Notice in writing shall be given to the Council when the:

 

a)    HMMP has been implemented; and

 

b)    habitat creation and enhancement works as set out in the HMMP have been completed.

 

The created and/or enhanced habitat specified in the approved HMMP shall be managed and maintained in accordance with the approved HMMP or such amendments as agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

 

Monitoring reports shall be submitted to the local planning authority in writing for approval in accordance with the methodology and frequency specified in the approved HMMP.

 

Reason: To ensure the development delivers a biodiversity net gain on site in accordance with Schedule 7A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

 

6.         A method statement for enhancing biodiversity shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of the development. This shall include proposals for installing at least one integrated bird or bat box per dwelling (these may be clustered to reflect species requirements and site layout) along with at least one bee brick per dwelling. Thereafter, the biodiversity enhancement measures approved shall be carried out prior to occupation and retained 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 the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

7.         Prior to the first use of the development hereby approved details of the external lighting scheme including the design, position, orientation and any screening of the lighting shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The lighting shall be installed in accordance with the approved scheme prior to the first use of the development hereby approved and shall be operated and maintained as such at all times thereafter.

 

Reason: In the interests of biodiversity of the area and to protect the amenities of nearby residents and to comply with Policy ESD15 and ESD10 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1, saved Policies C28 and ENV1 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996 and government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

8.         The proposals shall be implemented in accordance with the Construction and Environmental Management Plan submitted by Waterman Infrastructure and Environment Ltd August 2025.

 

Reason: To ensure that the biodiversity of the area is not unduly affect by the construction of the development and in accordance with Policy ESD10 of the adopted Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and the National Planning Policy Framework

 

9.         The development hereby approved shall not be occupied until a scheme for the provision of electric vehicle charging infrastructure to serve the development has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The scheme shall include details of the type and location of the infrastructure to be installed and shall have regard to information held by the local distribution network operator regarding the availability of electricity supply. Electric vehicle charging infrastructure shall be provided in accordance with the scheme approved before first occupation of the development and shall remain in place thereafter.

 

Reason: To maximise the opportunities to promote the use of sustainable transport modes and the use of renewable energy, and to limit the impact of new development on air quality, to comply with Policies SLE4 and ESD1 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1, saved Policy ENV1 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996 and government guidance contained in the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

10.      Notwithstanding the submitted plans, prior to the relevant element of the development commencing, amended details of bin and cycle storage for the three apartment blocks, showing separate areas for bin/recycling and cycle storage shall be submitted to and approved in writing to the local planning authority. Thereafter the development shall be implemented in accordance with the revised approved plans.

 

Reason: To ensure appropriate bin/recycling and cycle storage to maximise the opportunities to promote the use of sustainable transport modes, to comply with Policies SLE4 and ESD1 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1, saved Policy ENV1 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996 and government guidance contained in the National Planning Policy Framework

 

11.      No development shall commence above slab level until a sample brick, render or cladding panel (1 metre x 1 metre minimum) of the external walls of the development hereby approved, which shall be constructed in brickwork, render or cladding, of a type, colour, texture, face bond and pointing which is in accordance with a sample panel (minimum 1 metre squared in size) which shall be constructed on site to be inspected and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The sample panel shall be constructed in a position that is readily accessible for viewing in good natural daylight and shall not be removed from the site until completion of the development. The development shall be constructed in full accordance with the approved sample panel and shall be retained as such thereafter.

 

Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of the area in accordance 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.