Agenda, decisions and minutes

8. Bicester Library, Old Place Yard, Bicester, OX26 6AU.

Councillor Colin Clarke, Non Statutory Interest, as a member of the Executive and would leave the meeting for the duration of the item.

Councillor Ian Corkin, Non Statutory Interest, as a member of the Executive and would leave the meeting for the duration of the item.

Councillor Les Sibley, Non Statutory Interest, as a member of Bicester Town Council which had been consulted on the application.

Councillor Lynn Pratt, Non Statutory Interest, as a member of the Executive and would leave the meeting for the duration of the item.

Councillor Richard Mould, Non Statutory Interest, as a member of the Executive and would leave the meeting for the duration of the item.

Councillor Sandy Dallimore, Non Statutory Interest, as a member of Bicester Town Council which had been consulted on the application.

9. Treetops, 28 Dashwood Road, Banbury, OX16 5HD.

Councillor Andrew Beere, Non Statutory Interest, as a member of Banbury Town Council which had been consulted on the application.

10. Land adjacent to the Oxford Canal, Spiceball Park Road, Banbury (2423).

Councillor Andrew Beere, Non Statutory Interest, as a member of Banbury Town Council which had been consulted on the application.

Councillor Colin Clarke, Non Statutory Interest, as a member of the Executive and would leave the meeting for the duration of the item..

Councillor Ian Corkin, Non Statutory Interest, as a member of the Executive and would leave the meeting for the duration of the item.

Councillor Lynn Pratt, Non Statutory Interest, as a member of the Executive and would leave the meeting for the duration of the item.

Councillor Richard Mould, Non Statutory Interest, as a member of the Executive and would leave the meeting for the duration of the item.

11. Land adjacent to the Oxford Canal, Spiceball Park Road, Banbury (2424).

Councillor Andrew Beere, Non Statutory Interest, as a member of Banbury Town Council which had been consulted on the application.

Councillor Colin Clarke, Non Statutory Interest, as a member of the Executive and would leave the meeting for the duration of the item.

Councillor Ian Corkin, Non Statutory Interest, as a member of the Executive and would leave the meeting for the duration of the item.

Councillor Lynn Pratt, Non Statutory Interest, as a member of the Executive and would leave the meeting for the duration of the item.

Councillor Richard Mould, Non Statutory Interest, as a member of the Executive and would leave the meeting for the duration of the item.

The Chairman to report on any requests to address the meeting.

Please note that the deadline for requests to address the meeting is noon on the working day before the meeting.

Currently Council meetings are taking place in person (not virtually) with social distancing measures at the meeting. Members of the public who wish to address the meeting can do so ‘virtually’ and are strongly encouraged to do so to minimise the risk of COVID-19 infection. Any person requesting to address the meeting will be advised of the arrangements for speaking, which are in addition to the usual public speaking rules for Planning Committee.   

The Chairman advised that requests to address the meeting would be dealt with at each item.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 12 August 2021.

The Minutes of the meeting held on 12 August 2021 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

To receive communications from the Chairman.

The Chairman made the following announcements:

1.       Agenda item 9, application 21/02260/F, Treetops, 28 Dashwood Road, Banbury would be considered prior to agenda item 8, 20/02405/F, Bicester Library, Old Place Yard, Bicester.

2.       At the discretion of the Chairman the Senior Manager - Development Management addressed the Committee and explained that application 21/00218/DISC, Land Adjacent to the Oxford Canal, Spiceball Park Road, Banbury )0218), which the Committee had deferred consideration of at the previous meeting was not included on this agenda because work on the Section 106 agreement had not been completed.

There were no items of urgent business.

The Committee to be advised of any scheduled pre-committee site visits.

There were no proposed pre-committee site visits.

Approved, conditions to be set out in the minutes

The Committee considered application 21/02260/F for the change of use from Class C1 guest house to  9-bed HMO (Sui Generis) at Treetops, 28 Dashwood Road, Banbury OX16 5HD for Marshall Oakwood Developments Limited.

Councillor Matt Hodgson, local ward member, addressed the Committee in objection to the application

Michael O’Connell, local resident, addressed the Committee in objection to the application.

Alan Coleman and Simon Marshall, agents 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 addresses of the public speakers and the written updates.

Resolved

(1)      That authority be delegated to the Assistant Director for Planning and Development to grant permission for application 21/02260/F subject to the following conditions (and any amendments to those conditions deemed necessary):

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 form and the following plans: Site Location Plan, BP1, EFP1

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 development hereby approved shall be limited to no more than 9 bedrooms.

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

Bin Storage and Cycle Parking

4.  The development herby approved shall not be occupied until details of bin stores and covered cycle parking facilities have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The bin store and cycle parking shall be constructed in accordance with the approved detail and be permanently retained and maintained in perpetuity.

Reason: In the interests of promoting sustainable transport modes and to ensure that proper arrangements are made for the disposal of waste in accordance with Policies ESD1 and ESD15 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1, saved Policy ENV1 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

Secure by Design

5.  The development herby approved shall not be occupied until details of how Secure by Design measures have been incorporated into the development have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. For the avoidance of doubt the details of how the scheme accords with the secure by design principles shall include but not be limited to: Details of all bedroom doors being certified to PAS24, with  ...  view the full minutes text for item 67.

Approved, conditions to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 20/02405/F for the erection of terrace of 3no affordable housing units on site of dis-used library at Bicester Library, Old Place Yard, Bicester OX26 6AU for Cherwell District Council.

In reaching its decision the Committee considered the officers presentation and the written update.

Resolved

(1)      That authority be delegated to the Assistant Director for Planning and Development to grant permission for application 20/02405/F subject to the following conditions (and any amendments to those conditions considered necessary):

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 form, Design and Access Statement, Construction Traffic management Plan prepared by Cumming Anderton and the following plans: 1215/1010/1 rev A, 20-1104-203 rev I, 209 rev K, 210 rev H, 212 rev F, 213 rev A 215 rev B.

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

Materials finishes detailing and design

3.     The elevations of the development hereby approved shall be externally constructed using Northcot Multi Red Rustic and laid in an English Garden Wall Bond and retained as such thereafter.

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 safeguard the character and appearance of the area and the significance of heritage assets 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.     Prior to the construction of the development above slab level, samples of the tile to be used in the construction of the roof of the development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter the development shall be carried out in accordance with the samples so approved.

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 safeguard the character and appearance of the area and the significance of heritage assets and to comply with Policy ESD15 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1, and saved Policy C28 of the Cherwell Local Plan and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

5.          Prior to the construction of the development above slab level, full details of the doors and windows and their surrounds hereby approved, at a  ...  view the full minutes text for item 68.

Approved, conditions to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 21/02423/DISC for the discharge of conditions 15 (landscaping scheme), 19 (tree protection), 22 (plant mitigation), 28 (cycle parking facilities), (29 (Framework Travel Plan) and 33 (car parking) of  application 16/02366/OUT for Cherwell District Council.

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

Resolved

(1)      That authority be delegated to the Assistant Director for Planning and Development to grant permission for the discharge of conditions 15,19 and 22 of application 21/02423/DISC subject to the following conditions (and any amendments to those conditions deemed necessary):

Condition 15 – Landscaping Scheme

Soft Landscaping drawings:

•    2099-20-04 [Detail Planting Plan – Zone B]

•    CQ2-BCA-00-00-DR-Y-20 [Typical Tree Pit in Soft Landscape]

•    CQ2-BCA-00-00-DR-Y-21 [Typical Tree Pit Detail Within Hard Paving – Zone A]

•    CQ2-BCA-00-00-DR-Y-01 [Detail Planting Plan]

•    CQ2-BCA-00-00-DR-Y-10 [Earthworks Plan]

•    CQ2-BCA-00-00-DR-Y-02 [Detail Planting Plan – Zone C Sheet 1]

•    CQ2-BCA-00-00-DR-Y-03 [Detail Planting Plan – Zone C Sheet 2]

Hard Landscaping drawings:

•    CQ2-LJA-A0-XX-DR-L-15300 [Proposed Zone A paving and balustrade]

•    CQ2-LJA-A0-XX-DR-L-15301 [Proposed Zone A kerb and wall scoping plan]

•    CQ2-LJA-A0-XX-DR-L-24810 [Proposed Zone A ramp 1 Study 01]

•    CQ2-LJA-A0-XX-DR-L-24811 [Proposed Zone A ramp 1 Study 02]

•    CQ2-LJA-A0-XX-DR-L-24812 [Proposed Zone A ramp 2 Study 01]

•    CQ2-LJA-A0-XX-DR-L-24813 [Proposed Zone A ramp 2 Study 02]

•    CQ2-LJA-A0-XX-DR-L-24814 [Proposed Zone A ramp 3 and stair study 01]

•    CQ2-LJA-A0-XX-DR-L-24815 [Proposed Zone ramp 3 and stair study 02]

•    CQ2-LJA-A0-XX-DR-L-24850 [Proposed Zone stair details]

•    CQ2-LJA-A0-XX-DR-L-24900 [Proposed Zone A ramp 1 brickworks details]

•    CQ2-LJA-A0-XX-DR-L-24901 [Proposed Zone A ramp 1 concrete edge details]

•    CQ2-LJA-A0-XX-DR-L-24902 [Proposed Zone A ramp 2 brickwork details]

•    CQ2-LJA-A0-XX-DR-L-24903 [Proposed Zone A ramp 3 and stair brickwork details]

•    CQ2-LJA-A0-XX-DR-L-24904 [Proposed Zone A ramp 3 and stair brickwork details]

•    CQ2-LJA-A0-XX-DR-L-43300 [Proposed Zone A external seating area floor setting out plan]

•    CQ2-LJA-G0-00-DR-A-04310 [Hardworks and Furniture]

•    CQ2-LJA-G0-00-DR-A-04311 [Kerbs, edges and walls]

•    CQ2-LJA-G0-00-DR-A-04312 [Levels and drainage]

•    CQ2-LJA-M0-ZZ-SP-L-F10 [Brick and block walling]

•    CQ2-LJA-M0-ZZ-SP-L-L30 [Stairs, ladders, walkways, handrails and balustrades]

•    CQ2-LJA-M0-ZZ-SP-L-Q10 [Kerbs, edgings, channels, paving accessories]

•    CQ2-LJA-M0-ZZ-SP-L-Q25 [Slab, brick, sett and cobble pavings]

•    CQ2-LJA-M0-ZZ-SP-L-Q35 [Landscape maintenance]

•    CQ2-LJA-M0-ZZ-SP-L-Q50 [Site and street furniture and equipment]

•    CQ2-LJA-M0-ZZ-SP-L-Z11 [Purpose made metalwork]

•    CQ2-LJA-M0-ZZ-SP-L-Z31 [Powder coatings]

•    BCA Planning Response – outlining differences between current plans and those previously approved

Condition 19 – Tree Pits

•    2099-20-SP-02 [Tree Pit Specification] (including appended drawings)

•    CQ2-BCA-A0-00-DR-Y-20 [Typical Tree Pit 02]

•    CQ2-BCA-A0-00-DR-Y-21 [Tree Pit Detail Within Hard Paving – Zone A]

Condition 22 – Operational Plant and Mitigation

•    CQ2-SHG-A0-08-DR-E-802 [Block A Electrical Services Roof level]

•    CQ2-SHG-A0-RF-DR-X-207 [Mechanical Services Installation plumbing roof level]

•    CQ2-SHG-A0-RF-DR-X-307 [Mechanical Services Installation ventilation roof level]

•    CQ2-SHG-A0-RF-DR-X-407 [Mechanical Services Installation air conditioning roof level]

•    CQ2-SHG-A0-RF-DR-X-812 [Mechanical Services Installation plant weights roof level]

•    CQ2-SHG-A0-XX-TS-E-17 [PV panel information – Premier Inn]

(2)     That authority be delegated to the Assistant Director for Planning and Development to grant permission for the discharge of conditions 28, 29 and 33 of application 21/02423/DISC subject  ...  view the full minutes text for item 69.

Approved, conditions to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 21/02424/DISC for the discharge of Condition 6 (Landscaping) of  application 17/00284/REM for Cherwell District Council.

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

Resolved

(1)      That authority be delegated to the Assistant Director for Planning and Development to grant permission for application 21/02424/DISC subject to the following conditions (and any amendments to those conditions deemed necessary):

Condition 6 – Landscaping Scheme

Soft Landscaping drawings:

•    2099-20-04 [Detail Planting Plan – Zone B]

•    CQ2-BCA-00-00-DR-Y-20 [Typical Tree Pit in Soft Landscape]

•    CQ2-BCA-00-00-DR-Y-21 [Typical Tree Pit Detail Within Hard Paving – Zone A]

•    CQ2-BCA-00-00-DR-Y-01 [Detail Planting Plan]

•    CQ2-BCA-00-00-DR-Y-10 [Earthworks Plan]

•    CQ2-BCA-00-00-DR-Y-02 [Detail Planting Plan – Zone C Sheet 1]

•    CQ2-BCA-00-00-DR-Y-03 [Detail Planting Plan – Zone C Sheet 2]

Hard Landscaping drawings:

•    CQ2-LJA-A0-XX-DR-L-15300 [Proposed Zone A paving and balustrade]

•    CQ2-LJA-A0-XX-DR-L-15301 [Proposed Zone A kerb and wall scoping plan]

•    CQ2-LJA-A0-XX-DR-L-24810 [Proposed Zone A ramp 1 Study 01]

•    CQ2-LJA-A0-XX-DR-L-24811 [Proposed Zone A ramp 1 Study 02]

•    CQ2-LJA-A0-XX-DR-L-24812 [Proposed Zone A ramp 2 Study 01]

•    CQ2-LJA-A0-XX-DR-L-24813 [Proposed Zone A ramp 2 Study 02]

•    CQ2-LJA-A0-XX-DR-L-24814 [Proposed Zone A ramp 3 and stair study 01]

•    CQ2-LJA-A0-XX-DR-L-24815 [Proposed Zone ramp 3 and stair study 02]

•    CQ2-LJA-A0-XX-DR-L-24850 [Proposed Zone stair details]

•    CQ2-LJA-A0-XX-DR-L-24900 [Proposed Zone A ramp 1 brickworks details]

•    CQ2-LJA-A0-XX-DR-L-24901 [Proposed Zone A ramp 1 concrete edge details]

•    CQ2-LJA-A0-XX-DR-L-24902 [Proposed Zone A ramp 2 brickwork details]

•    CQ2-LJA-A0-XX-DR-L-24903 [Proposed Zone A ramp 3 and stair brickwork details]

•    CQ2-LJA-A0-XX-DR-L-24904 [Proposed Zone A ramp 3 and stair brickwork details]

•    CQ2-LJA-A0-XX-DR-L-43300 [Proposed Zone A external seating area floor setting out plan]

•    CQ2-LJA-G0-00-DR-A-04310 [Hardworks and Furniture]

•    CQ2-LJA-G0-00-DR-A-04311 [Kerbs, edges and walls]

•    CQ2-LJA-G0-00-DR-A-04312 [Levels and drainage]

•    CQ2-LJA-M0-ZZ-SP-L-F10 [Brick and block walling]

•    CQ2-LJA-M0-ZZ-SP-L-L30 [Stairs, ladders, walkways, handrails and balustrades]

•    CQ2-LJA-M0-ZZ-SP-L-Q10 [Kerbs, edgings, channels, paving accessories]

•    CQ2-LJA-M0-ZZ-SP-L-Q25 [Slab, brick, sett and cobble pavings]

•    CQ2-LJA-M0-ZZ-SP-L-Q35 [Landscape maintenance]

•    CQ2-LJA-M0-ZZ-SP-L-Q50 [Site and street furniture and equipment]

•    CQ2-LJA-M0-ZZ-SP-L-Z11 [Purpose made metalwork]

•    CQ2-LJA-M0-ZZ-SP-L-Z31 [Powder coatings]

•    BCA Planning Response – outlining differences between current plans and those previously approved

Report of Assistant Director Planning and Development

Purpose of report

To keep Members informed about planning appeal progress including the scheduling of public inquiries and hearings and decision received.

Recommendations

The meeting is recommended:

1.1           To note the position on planning appeals contained within the report.

Resolved

(1)            That the position statement be accepted.

The Assistant Director Planning and Development submitted a report which informed Members on applications which had been determined by the Council, where new appeals have been lodged, public inquiries/hearings scheduled or appeal results achieved.

Resolved

(1)           That the position statement be accepted.