Decision details
Draft Planning and Design Guidance: Subdivision of Buildings for Residential Uses
Decision Maker: Executive
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
The Council has become concerned at the number
of planning applications submitted that propose to convert houses
into flats and bedsit accommodation, where the proposed room
dimensions would produce very cramped living conditions. This
document represents a guide to advise applicants and agents of the
required standards the Council seeks when subdividing buildings for
residential uses.
Decision:
Recommendation Approved, subject to the following amendment:
Recommendation 1
(1) To approve the Planning and Design Guidance: Subdivision of Buildings for Residential Use, subject to minor amendments by the Head of Planning Policy and Economic Development in consultation with the Portfolio Holder Planning and Housing.
Reason Key: Significant Effect on communities in two or more wards;
Corporate Priorities : A District of Opportunity;
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Reason No Public Access: N/A
Other reasons / organisations consulted
The draft document will be sent out to
internal and external consultees seeking comment. It is anticipated
that the consultation will last for 4 weeks. The document will also
be placed on the Council's wedsite.
Consultees
A list of consultees is currently being
compiled.
Contact: Jonathan Kilner, Conservation Officer Email: jonathan.kilner@cherwell-dc.gov.uk Tel: 01295 227092.
Report author: Jonathan Kilner
Publication date: 08/02/2011
Date of decision: 07/02/2011
Decided at meeting: 07/02/2011 - Executive
Effective from: 12/02/2011
Accompanying Documents:
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