Agenda, decisions and draft minutes

10. Waverley House, Queens Avenue, Bicester, OX26 2PY.

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

Councillor Les Sibley, Declaration, advised that he would speak a Local Ward Member on the item and then leave the meeting for the duration of the item after speaking as Ward Member on the item.

11. Bicester Heritage, Buckingham Road, Bicester.

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

14. 12-14 Sheep Street, Bicester, OX26 6TB.

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

16. 73 High Street, Kidlington, OX5 2DN

Councillor Lesley McLean, Other Registerable Interest, as a chair of Kidlington Parish Council which had been consulted on the application.

17. Land East of Banbury Road Ditch And North Of Earls Lane Deddington OX15 0TY.

Councillor David Rogers, Declaration, as former Chair of Deddington Parish Council and Deddington Neighbourhood Plan.

18. Cornhill Cafe 1 Castle Street Banbury OX16 5NT.

Councillor Becky Clarke MBE, Other Registerable Interest, as a member of Banbury Town Council which had been consulted on the application.

Councillor David Hingley, Other Registerable Interest, as a member of the Executive and would leave the meeting for the duration of the item.

Councillor Dr Kerrie Thornhill, Other Registerable Interest, as a member of Banbury Town Council which had been consulted on the application.

Councillor Ian Harwood, Other Registerable Interest, as a member of Banbury Town Council which had been consulted on the application.

Councillor Jean Conway, Other Registerable Interest, as a member of the Executive and would leave the meeting for the duration of the item.

Councillor Lesley McLean, Other Registerable Interest, as a member of the Executive and would leave the meeting for the duration of the item.

Councillor Rebecca Biegel, Other Registerable Interest, as a member of Banbury Town Council which had been consulted on the application.

Councillor Rob Parkinson, Other Registerable Interest, as a member of the Executive and would leave the meeting for the duration of the item.

19. Cattle Market Car Park, Victoria Road, Bicester, OX26 6QB.

Councillor David Hingley, Other Registerable Interest, as a member of the Executive and would leave the meeting for the duration of the item.

Councillor Jean Conway, Other Registerable Interest, as a member of the Executive and would leave the meeting for the duration of the item.

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

Councillor Lesley McLean, Other Registerable Interest, as a member of the Executive and would leave the meeting for the duration of the item.

Councillor Rob Parkinson, Other Registerable Interest, as a member of the Executive and would leave the meeting for the duration of the item.

20. 143 The Fairway, Banbury, OX16 0QZ.

Councillor Becky Clarke MBE, Other Registerable Interest, as a member of Banbury Town Council which  ...  view the full minutes text for item 18.

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. Addresses can be made virtually or in person.

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 6 June 2024.

The Minutes of the meeting held on 6 June 2024 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

To receive communications from the Chairman.

There were no Chairman’s announcements.

There were no items of urgent business.

The Committee to consider requests for and proposed pre-committee site visits.

Any requests or recommendations for site visits will be published with the written update.

(1)  That a site visit be carried out for applications 23/02098/OUT and 23/03307/OUT- Land East of A44 (Local Plan Allocation known as PR8).

The Committee considered two pre-committee site visits proposed by officers:

1.    In respect of application 23/02098/OUT, Land East of A44 (Local Plan Allocation known as PR8), an outline application, with all matters reserved, for a multi-phased (severable), comprehensive residential-led mixed use development comprising: Up to 215,000 square metres gross external area of residential floorspace (or c.1,800 homes which depending on the housing mix could result in a higher or lower number of housing units) within Use Class C3/C4 and large houses of multiple occupation (Sui Generis); Supporting social infrastructure including secondary school/primary school(s) (Use Class F1); health, indoor sport and recreation, emergency and nursery facilities (Class E(d)-(f)). Supporting retail, leisure and community uses, including retail (Class E(a)), cafes and restaurants (Class E(b)), commercial and professional services (Class E(c)), a hotel (Use Class C1), local community uses (Class F2), and other local centre uses within a Sui Generis use including public houses, bars and drinking establishments (including with expanded food provision), hot food takeaways, venues for live music performance, theatre, and cinema. Up to 155,000 net additional square metres (gross external area) of flexible employment uses including research and development, office and workspace and associated uses (Use E(g)), industrial (Use Class B2) and storage (Use Class B8) in connection with the expansion of Begbroke Science Park; Highway works, including new vehicular, cyclist and pedestrian roads and paths, improvements to the existing Sandy Lane and Begbroke Hill road, a bridge over the Oxford Canal, safeguarded land for a rail halt, and car and cycle parking with associated electric vehicle charging infrastructure; Landscape and public realm, including areas for sustainable urban drainage systems, allotments, biodiversity areas, outdoor play and sports facilities (Use Class F2(c)); Utility, energy, water, and waste water facilities and infrastructure; together with enabling, site clearance, demolition and associated works, including temporary meanwhile uses. The Proposed Development affected the setting of a listed building and includes potential alterations to public rights of way. The application was accompanied by an Environmental Statement.

2.    In respect of application 23/03307/OUT, former Piggery and Land North of Woodstock Road Yarnton for application, an outline planning application for the residential development of up to 300 dwellings with associated infrastructure and open space (outline) and new access off the A44 (detailed).

Resolved

(1)      That pre-committee site visits for applications 23/02098/OUT and 23/03307/OUT be carried out.

Refused against officer reccomendation. Reasons to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 22/01682/F for the development of a ground mounted solar farm incorporating the installation of solar PV panels, associated infrastructure and access, as well as landscape planting and designated ecological enhancement areas at Land North of Manor Farm, Noke for Oxford New Energy.

Councillor Gemma Coton addressed the Committee as Local Ward Member.

Michael Heaney, Local Resident, Michael Tyce, on behalf of CPRE, David De Mestre, on behalf of Noke Parish Meeting and Oddington Parish Meeting addressed the meeting in objection to the application.

Jonathan Thompson, on behalf of the applicant, addressed the meeting in support of the application. 

It was proposed by Councillor Rogers and seconded by Councillor Harwood that application 22/01682/F be refused, against officer recommendation, as it was contrary to policies ESD10, ESD11, ESD12, ESD13, ESD14, ESD 15, saved policy C28 and the NPPF (exact wording for reasons for refusal to be delegated to officers).

In reaching its decision the Committee considered the officers report and presentation, addresses from the public speakers and the written updates.

Resolved

That, contrary to the officer’s recommendation, application 22/01682/F be refused for the following reason:

1.         The proposed solar farm constitutes inappropriate development inside the Oxford Green Belt causing significant harm to the Green Belt’s openness. Further, by virtue of the topography of the surrounding area and its exposed isolated location, the proposal, which would be visible from several public vantage points, would have a significant adverse landscape impact. The very special circumstances case put forward does not outweigh the harm identified. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policies ESD5, ESD10, ESD13, ESD14 and ESD15 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1, saved Policy C28 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996 and the National Planning Policy Framework.

Refused against officer reccomendation. Reasons to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 22/03873/F for the installation and operation of a renewable energy generating station comprising ground-mounted photovoltaic solar arrays and battery-based electricity storage containers together with a switchgear container, inverter/transformer units, Site access, internal access tracks, security measures, access gates, other ancillary infrastructure and landscaping and biodiversity enhancements at Land North and Adjacent to Mill Lane, Stratton Audley for JBM Solar Projects 8.

Christobel Smith, local resident and on behalf of Stratton Audley Parish Council and David Jenks, on behalf of Godington Parish Meeting addresses the Committee in objection to the application.

Robin Johnson, on behalf of the applicant, RWE Renewables, addressed the Committee in support of the application.

It was proposed by Councillor Conway-Murray and seconded by Councillor Wood that application 22/01682/F be refused, against officer’s recommendation, as it was contrary to policies ESD10, ESD13, ESD 15 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1, policy C28 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework (exact wording for reasons for refusal to be delegated to officers).

In reaching its decision the Committee considered the officers’ report, presentation, addresses from the public speakers and the written updates.

Resolved

That, contrary to the officer’s recommendation, application 22/03873/F be refused for the following reason:

1.         By virtue of the topography of the surrounding area and its exposed isolated location, the proposed solar farm, which would be visible from several public vantage points, would have a significant adverse landscape impact. The benefits of the scheme do not outweigh the harm identified. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policies ESD5, ESD10, ESD13, and ESD15 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1, saved Policy C28 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996 and the National Planning Policy Framework.    

Refused against officer reccomendation. Reasons to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 23/02355/F for the demolition of an existing building and construction of 32 No apartments together with landscaping, car parking, bin stores, secure cycle parking and associated infrastructure - re-submission of 21/02573/F - at Waverley House, Queens Avenue, Bicester, OX26 2PY for GG Oxford Investments Ltd.

Councillor Sibley addressed the Committee as Local Ward Member. Councillor Sibley then left the meeting for the rest of the item.

Pastor James Adeyemi from The Redeemed Christian Church of God addressed the Committee in objection to the application.

Joe Bennett, on behalf of the agent for the applicant, RCA Regeneration Limited, addressed the Committee in support of the application.

In reaching its decision the Committee considered the officers’ report, presentation, addresses from the public speakers and the written updates.

Contrary to the officers’ recommendation, it was proposed by Councillor Broad and seconded by Councillor Watkins that application 23/02355/F be refused, on the grounds the proposed development does not make good use of an existing building that could be used for other purposes required by the residents and town of Bicester; that there is no provision for viable affordable of social housing and is contrary to policies ESD15, BSC1 and BSC3 of the  Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1, Policies C28 and C30 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

Resolved

That against the officer’s recommendation, application 23/02355/F be refused. The exact wording of the reason for refusal be delegated to the Assistant Director for Planning and Development.

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

The Committee considered application 23/01085/F, a retrospective application for Change of Use of land to allow for aviation, vehicle exercising and other uses/events at Bicester Heritage, Buckingham Road, Bicester for Bicester Motion.

Jonty Ashworth, on behalf of the applicant, Bicester Motion, addressed the Committee in support of the application.

In reaching its decision the Committee considered the officers’ report, presentation, addresses from the public speakers and the written updates.

Resolved

That, in line with the officer’s recommendation, application 23/01085/F be delegated to the Assistant Director for Planning and Development to approve subject to the conditions set out below (and any amendments to those conditions as deemed necessary):

Conditions

        Compliance with Plans

1.         Except where otherwise stipulated by conditions attached to this permission, the development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the application form and following approved plans:

·         Planning Statement prepared by Edgars dated April 2023

·         Transport Statement prepared by Mode Transport Planning dated April 2023

·         Environmental Noise Impact Assessment (ref: 28453-AASP-ZZ-XX-DNY-1001-S1-P03) prepared by Hydrock dated 13 April 2023

·         Ecological Briefing Note prepared by Ecology Solutions

·         Drawing number 5002854-RDG-Z05-ST-PL-A-0010 Rev F - [Site Location Plan]

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.

2.         Within 1 month of the date of this decision, a noise management plan shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority. The noise management plan shall include a review mechanism which requires the applicant to update the Council’s Environmental Health Team as the need arises and should include (but not be limited to) such matters as numbers of days allowed for noisier vehicle use, hours of use, absolute noise limits set, actions taken when these are exceeded and communication with the local community. The approved noise management plan shall be implemented in full from the date of the discharge of this condition and be accorded with for the lifetime of the development.

Reason: To protect the amenities of nearby residents and to comply with saved Policy ENV1 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

3.         Within 3 months of the date of this decision, details of the SPL Track Drive By System or similar shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved system shall be implemented and be fully operational within 1 month of the date of the discharge of the condition. The system shall be maintained and operated in accordance with the approved details. Prior to any amendment to the system, full details of the revised/alternative system shall be submitted and approved in writing prior to its installation. The alternative system shall be installed in accordance with the approved details and be operational prior to any further use of the track.

Reason: To protect the amenities of nearby residents and to comply with saved Policy ENV1 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996  ...  view the full minutes text for item 27.

Approved in line with officer recommendation, subject to and completion of a legal agreement with regards to contributions to the highways and offsite biodiversity net gain. Details to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 24/00807/F, for new detached offices and agricultural buildings for a new agricultural seed facility, including access road, parking, landscaping, and associated facilities at OS Parcel 0927 East of and Adjoining Chacombe Road, Wardington for DSV United Kingdom Ltd.

Dr Matt Kerton, on behalf of the applicant, DSV United Kingdom Ltd, addressed the Committee in support of the application.

In reaching its decision the Committee considered the officers’ report, presentation, address from the public speaker and the written updates.

Resolved

That, in line with the officer’s recommendation, application 24/00807/F be delegated to the Assistant Director for Planning and Development to grant permission, subject to:

·         The conditions set out below (and any amendments to those conditions as deemed necessary), and

·         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):

o   Contributions to Highways

o   Offsite Biodiversity Net Gain

Conditions

1.         The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from 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 in accordance with the application forms and the following plans and documents:

Site location Plan 1:1250 and 1:2500 494-01 Rev C

Proposed Site Layout Plan 1:200 494-100 Rev H

Proposed Ground Floor Offices 1:50 494-110 Rev E

Proposed Offices First Floor Plan 1:50 494-111 Rev E

Proposed Offices Roof Plan 1:50 494-112 Rev B

Proposed Buildings 1 and 2 Elevations 1:100 494-200 Rev B

Proposed Buildings 2 and 3 Floor Plans 1:100 494-120 Rev D

Proposed Buildings 2 and 3 Elevations 1:100 494-201 Rev B

Proposed Building 4 Floor Plan 1:100 494-140 Rev D

Proposed Building 4 Elevations 1:100 494-202 Rev B

Site Elevations 1:100 494-20 Rev A

Greenhouse Elevations 4152-01 Rev 2

Greenhouse Floor Plans 4152-02 Rev 1

Proposed Material Schedule 494-205 Rev A

Tree Protection Plan 23.1754.001 Rev A Received 22/03/2024

Infiltration Basin Calculations

Porous Paving Calculations Received 14/05/2024

Proposed Material Schedule 494-205 Rev A received 11/06/2024

3.         No development shall commence above slab level unless and until a landscaping scheme has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme for landscaping the site shall include:-

·         details of the proposed tree and shrub planting including their species, number, sizes and positions, together with grass seeded/turfed areas,

·         details of the existing trees and hedgerows to be retained as well as those to be felled, including existing and proposed soil levels at the base of each tree/hedgerow and the minimum distance between the base of the tree and the nearest edge of any excavation,

·         details of the hard surface areas, including pavements, pedestrian areas, reduced-dig areas, crossing points  ...  view the full minutes text for item 28.

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

The Committee considered application 24/00401/F for a two-storey front bay extension, two storey rear extension, hip-to-gable roof extensions, roof conversion and associated alterations - (re-submission of 23/02412/F) at 20 Almond Road, Bicester, OX26 2HT for Mr John Prpa.

Sandra Nicholson, local resident, addressed the Committee in objection to the application.

John Prpa, applicant, addressed the Committee in support of the application.

In reaching its decision the Committee considered the officers report, presentation and addresses from the public speakers.

Resolved

That, in line with the officer’s recommendation, application 24/00401/F be delegated to the Assistant Director for Planning and Development to grant permission, subject to 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 following plans and documents:

·           Application form

·           Design Statement

·           Site Location Plan

·           Block Plan

·           Drawing number PRPA/S9/05 Rev A – [Proposed floor plans and elevations]

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.         Notwithstanding the details submitted, no development shall commence above slab level until and unless a plan detailing the proposed car parking provision for two spaces to be accommodated within the site (including details of the proposed surfacing and drainage of the provision), has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved parking facilities shall be laid out and completed in accordance with the approved details before the first occupation of the dwelling. The car parking spaces shall be retained for the parking [turning/loading/unloading] of vehicles at all times thereafter.

Reason: In the interests of highway safety, to ensure the provision of off-street car parking and to comply with Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

4.         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 Government guidance contained within the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 29.

Refused against officer recommendation, reasons to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 23/03368/F for a first-floor extension with associated internal and external work (follow-up to 23/01073/F) at 73 High Street, Kidlington, OX5 2DN for Mr and Mrs R Parshad.

Councillor Dorothy Walker addressed the Committee as Local Ward Member.

In reaching its decision the Committee considered the officers report, presentation, address from the public speaker and the written updates.

It was proposed by Councillor McLean and seconded by Councillor Chapman that application 23/03368/F be refused due the heritage impact of the development and it was contrary to policy ESD15 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1, Policies C28 and C30 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996 and the Kidlington Masterplan.

Resolved

That, contrary to the officer’s recommendation, application 23/03368 be refused for the following reason:

1.         The extension, by virtue of its size, scale and form, has an adverse impact on the character, appearance and significance of the application property, which is considered to be a non-designated heritage asset. The proposal therefore runs contrary to Policy ESD15 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1, Policies C28 and C30 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996, The Kidlington Masterplan 2016 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

Approved in line with officer recommendations, subject to conditions and subject to section 106 legal agreement. Details to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 23/02096/OUT, an outline application for the development of up to 90 dwellings (including affordable dwellings), a new children’s nursery, Earls Lane car park, SuDS attenuation, open space and associated landscaping and highway works at Land East of Banbury Road Ditch And North Of Earls Lane, Deddington, OX15 0TY for Welbeck Strategic Land V Limited.

Councillor Andrew McHugh addressed the Committee as Local Ward Member.

Richard Broadbent, local resident, addressed the Committee in objection to the application.

Bhavash Vashi, agent to the applicant, BVA Planning and Helen Oldfield, Chair of Deddington Parish Council, addressed the Committee in support of the application.

In reaching its decision the Committee considered the officers’ report, presentation, addresses from the public speakers and the written updates.

Resolved

That, in line with the officer’s recommendation, application 23/02096/OUT be delegated to the Assistant Director for Planning and Development to grant permission, subject to:

·         The conditions set out below (and any amendments to those conditions as deemed necessary), and

·         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 what is set out in the annex to the Minutes, as set out in the Minute book (and any amendments deemed necessary with an amendment regarding nursery building which is to be agreed by officers).

Conditions

Time Limit

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 three 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).

2.         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).

Compliance with Plans

3.         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: 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  ...  view the full minutes text for item 31.

Approved in line with officer recommendation, subject to no objection from the arboricultural officer and subject to conditions. Details to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 24/00893/F for the proposed erection of 8-bay workshop and associated works at Kelberg Ltd, Northampton Road, Weston On The Green, Bicester, OX25 3TH for Kelberg Trailers And Trucks Ltd.

In reaching its decision the Committee considered the officers report and  presentation.

Resolved

That, in line with the officer’s recommendation, application 24/00893/F be delegated to the Assistant Director for Planning and Development to grant permission subject to:

·         No objections from the Arboricultural Officer and

·         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 following plans and documents: unnumbered location/site plan (submitted 2.4.2024) and drawing number 2024-728-20.

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.         Development shall not commence until a construction management strategy has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority covering the application site and any adjoining land which will be used during the construction period. Such a strategy shall include the details of cranes and other tall construction equipment (including the details of obstacle lighting). The approved strategy (or any variation approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority) shall be implemented for the duration of the construction period.

Reason – To ensure that construction work and construction equipment on the site and adjoining land does not obstruct air traffic movements or otherwise impede the effective operation of air traffic navigation transmitter/receiver systems and in accordance with Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

4.         Before any above ground works commence a scheme for the provision and implementation of surface water drainage shall be 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 use of the building hereby approved and shall be maintained as such thereafter.

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 guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

5.         A method statement for enhancing the site for biodiversity shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 32.

Approved in line with officer recommendation, subject to conditions, the resolution of the drainage objection and subject to a section 106 agreement to secure financial contributions. Details to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 24/00214/F for the conversion of part of the first and the second floor to residential together with a set-back rear extension at second floor and a lightwell formed at first floor providing 10 flats, with retention of the ground floor and part of the first floor as a commercial unit at 12-14 Sheep Street, Bicester, OX26 6TB for Haithwell Ltd.

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

Resolved

That, in line with the officer’s recommendation, application 24/00214/F be delegated to the Assistant Director for Planning and Development to grant permission, subject to:

·         The resolution of the drainage objection

·         The conditions as set out below (and any amendments to those conditions as deemed necessary), and

·         The completion of planning obligation under section 106 of the town and country planning act 1990, as substituted by the Planning and Compensation Act 1991:

a)    Payment of a financial contribution towards the expansion and efficiency of Household Recycling Centres (HWRC) of £940 (index linked)

b)    Payment of a financial contribution towards Community Hall Facilities of £11,020.08 (index linked)

c)    Payment of a financial contribution towards Outdoor Sports Provision of £20,170.30 (index linked)

d)    Payment of a financial contribution towards Indoor Sports Provision of £8,047.68 (index linked)

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 form and the following plans and documents:

·           Planning, Heritage, Design and Access Statement dated January 2024

·           Preliminary Roost Assessment prepared by Daniel Ahern Ecology dated January 2024

·           External Building Fabric Assessment (noise assessment) prepared by Clement Acoustics, reference 18824-EBF-01 dated 21 December 2023

·           Drawing number 22.1353/011 – [Site Location Plan]

·           Drawing number 22.1353/015 – [Proposed Block Plan]

·           Drawing number 22.1353/003 Rev C – [Proposed Ground Floor Plan]

·           Drawing number 22.1353/004 Rev B – [Proposed First Floor Plan]

·           Drawing number 22.1353/005 Rev A – [Proposed Second Floor Plan]

·           Drawing number 22.1353/008 Rev A – Proposed Rear Elevation]

·           Drawing number 22.1353/013 Rev A – [Proposed rear elevation from side road (off Victoria Road)]

·           Drawing number 22.1353/010 – [Proposed Front Elevation]

·           Drawing number 22.1353/007 Rev A – [Proposed Section A-A]

·           Drawing number 22.1353/014 – [Proposed Front Elevation (B-B, C-C)]

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 materials to be used for the external walls and roof of the development hereby permitted shall match in terms of colour, type and texture those used on the existing building.

Reason: To ensure that the materials are appropriate  ...  view the full minutes text for item 33.

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

The Committee considered application 24/01153/F for the Conversion of unused garage into a new office for two members of staff, this work includes a new front window and access from the existing building at Cornhill Cafe 1 Castle Street Banbury OX16 5NT for Royal Voluntary Service.

In reaching its decision the Committee considered the officers report and presentation.

Resolved

That, in line with officers’ recommendation, application 24/01153/F be delegated to the Assistant Director for Planning and Development to grant permission, subject to the conditions set out below (and any amendments to those conditions as deemed necessary), subject to:  

CONDITIONS/REASONS

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 following plans and documents: Site Location Plan (Titled: 5825 MAP), Block Plan (Titled: 5828 01), Proposed Floor Plans and Elevations (Titled: 5828 21)

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.

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

The Committee considered application 24/01172/CDC to retain use of land as a car park at Cattle Market Car Park, Victoria Road, Bicester, OX26 6QB for Cherwell District Council.

In reaching its decision the Committee considered the officers report, presentation and the written updates.

Resolved

That, in line with officers’ recommendation, application 24/01172/CDC be delegate to the assistant director for planning and development to grant permission, subject to the conditions set out below (and any amendments to those conditions as deemed necessary), subject to:

CONDITIONS

(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:

·         Application form

·         Site Location Plan

·         Block Plan

·         Drawing number OPAC-SSE-CB-XX-DR-E-001 Rev 06 – [EV    

Hub Oxford Park and Charge]

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.

(2)         That the site shall be used only for the purpose of a public car park and for no other purpose whatsoever.  

Reason - To ensure the satisfactory appearance of the completed development and to comply with Policies C28 and C31 of the adopted Cherwell Local Plan and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

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

The Committee considered application 24/01117/F for the removal of imitation chimneys and the installation of solar PV across the roof at 143 The Fairway Banbury OX16 0QZ for Cherwell District Council.

In reaching its decision the Committee considered the officers report and presentation.

Resolved

That, in line with the officer’s recommendation, application 24/01117/F be delegated to the assistant director for Planning and Development to grant permission, subject to the conditions set out below (and any amendments to those conditions as deemed necessary), Subject to:  

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 form and following approved plans: Drawing 003A (Site and Location Plan) and TE0466-DTL-XX-RF-DT-E-9001 Rev P01.

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.

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

The Committee considered application 24/01224/CDC for a new courtyard roof and roof mounted air handling units at Cherwell District Council, Lock 29, Castle Quay, Banbury OX16 5UN for Cherwell District Council.

In reaching its decision the Committee considered the officers report, presentation and the written updates.

Resolved

That, in line with the officer’s recommendation, application 24/01224/CDC be delegated to the Assistant Director for Planning and Development subject to the conditions 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 form and the following plans and documents: Drawing No. 7165-GBS-XX-XX-DR-A-104-P01, 7165-GBS-XX-XX-DR-A-105-P01 and 7165-GBS-XX-XX-DR-A-107-P01.

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.

Environmental Health

3.    All plant, machinery, and equipment to be used by reason of the granting of this permission shall be so installed, maintained and operated so as to ensure that the rating noise level from the equipment shall be at least 5 dBA below the pre-existing background noise level (dBLA90) when measured at the site boundary (boundary of the roof). Measurements and rating of noise for the purpose of this condition shall be in accordance with BS 4142:2014:+A1:2019 Method for Rating and Assessing Industrial and Commercial Sound (or subsequent updates).

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

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

The Committee considered application 24/01150/DISC for the discharge of Condition 22 (details of operational plant and mitigation) of 16/02366/OUT at Castle Quay 2 Spiceball Park Road Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 2PA for Loungers PLC.

In reaching its decision the Committee considered the officers report and presentation.

Resolved

That, in line with the officer recommendation, the discharge of condition 22 (operational plant and mitigation) of application 16/02366/OUT be granted with the details approved as set out below

·         DEFRA RISK ASSESSMENT FOR ODOUR;

·         DRAWING - 01

·         DRAWING – 02

·         DRAWING – 03

·         ACOUSTICA LOUNGE SILENCERS (ELECTRIC COOKLINE)

·         JE-EN-2023 PANEL VS4

·         LONGAR TYPE 3 LOW PRESSURE BAFFLE FILTER PRODUCT DATA

·         OC INNOVATIONS O2 OZONE

·         SITE SAFE DISCARB UNIT EN 2014-1

·         SYSTEMAIR KVK SILENT 160

·         SYSTEMAIR KVK SILENT 200

·         SYSTEMAIR MUB 062 560 D4 MULTIBOX

·         SYSTEMAIR MUB 062 630 D4