Agenda, decisions and minutes

9. OS Parcel 7400 Adjoining and South of Salt Way, Banbury.

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

11. 71 Bretch Hill, Banbury, OX16 0LE.

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

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 9 September 2021.

The Minutes of the meeting held on 9 September 2021 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

To receive communications from the Chairman.

The Chairman made the following announcement:

1.       There are currently 2 consultations taking place

·       Oxfordshire 2050 which ends on 8 October 2021; and

·       A Reg.18 Issues & Options review of the Local Plan which ends on 10 November 2021

There were no items of urgent business.

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

1.       Application 21/02890/F – Land south west of Queens Avenue, and Kingsclere Road, Bicester.

Resolved

(1)      That a site visit take place prior to the meeting at which application 21/02890/F, at land south west of Queens Avenue and Kingsclere Road, Bicester will be considered by the  Planning Committee.

2.         Application 21/01818/F – Pakefield House, St Johns Street, Bicester

Resolved

(1)      That a site visit take place prior to the meeting at which application 21/01818/F, at Pakefield House, St Johns Road, Bicester will be considered by the  Planning Committee.

1.       Application 21/02890/F – Land south west of Queens Avenue, and Kingsclere Road, Bicester.

It was proposed by Councillor Sibley and seconded by Councillor Pratt that a site visit take place at land  south west of Queens Avenue and Kingsclere Road, Bicester as this site was of major concern to residents of Bicester and not all of the proposed development could be seen from the street.

Resolved

(1)      That a site visit take place prior to but not on the same day as the meeting at which application 21/02890/F, at land south west of Queens Avenue and Kingsclere Road, Bicester will be considered by the  Planning Committee.

2.         Application 21/01818/F – Pakefield House, St Johns Street, Bicester

It was proposed by Councillor Sibley and seconded by Councillor Pratt that a site visit take place at  Pakefield House, St Johns Street, Bicester as this site was of major concern to residents of Bicester and not all of the proposed development could be seen from the street.

Resolved

(1)      That a site visit take place prior to but not on the same day as the meeting at which application 21/01818/F, at Pakefield House, St Johns Road, Bicester will be considered by the  Planning Committee.       

Approved, conditions to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 21/02278/F for a development within use classes E (g) (i), and/or (ii), and/or (iii), and/or B2 and/or B8 and Associated Works including Access and Parking at Oxford Technology Park, Langford Lane, Kidlington for Oxford Technology Park Limited.

Matthew Sobic agent 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 address of the public speaker and the written update, including the applicant’s unilateral offer to increase the number of proposed EV charging points from 10 up to 20.

Resolved

(1)      That authority be delegated to the Assistant Director for Planning and Development to grant permission for application 21/02278/F subject to:

i)        The completion of a Linking Agreement to the original Planning obligation under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, as substituted by the Planning and Compensation Act 1991

ii)        The following conditions (and any amendments to those conditions 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: 2612-01 PL2; 2612-02 PL4; 2612-10 PL3; 2612-11 PL3; 2612-12 PL3; 2612-16 PL3; 2612-13 PL3; 2612-14 PL3; 2612-15 PL3; P21-002 101 C1

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 permitted shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the following plans and documents approved under outline planning permission ref. 14/02067/OUT and by planning permission ref. 17/00559/F:

·     Air Quality Impact Assessment dated November 2016 and condition letter ref. 23558/GH/AA dated 8^th February 2017;

·     Reptile Method Statement ref. 8939_MS_APPR_12 10 16.docx dated 12^th October 2016;

·     Biodiversity Enhancement Measures ref. 8939_EMP_APPR_02 02 2017.docx dated 2^nd February 2017;

·     Bird Control Management Plan dated 14^th March 2017

Reason – To ensure that the development is carried out in accordance with details already approved by the Local Planning Authority to achieve a satisfactory development without adverse impact.

4.           The levels of noise emitted by fixed plant and equipment operated on the site shall not exceed the levels set out in table 7.1 of the Noise Assessment Report produced by Peter Brett and dated December 2014 and approved under outline planning permission ref. 14/02067/OUT and by planning permission ref. 17/00559/F.

Reason - In order to safeguard the amenities of the area and to comply with Policy ENV1 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996.

5.           The floorspace hereby approved is permitted to be used for uses in  ...  view the full minutes text for item 78.

Approved, conditions to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 20/01048/DISC for the discharge of condition 6 (Design Parameters Code) of application 14/01932OUT at OS Parcel 7400 Adjoining land South of Salt Way, Banbury for Mrs Sarah Griffiths.

Francesca Parmenter of David Lock Associates, agent for the applicant, addressed the Committee in support of the application.

In reaching its decision the Committee considered the officer’s report and presentation and the address of the public speaker.

 Resolved

(1)      That Planning Condition 6 (Design Parameters Code) of application 14/01932/OUT be discharged based upon:

·       Land at Wykham Park Farm – Design Parameter Code – August 2021 (Version 23).

Approved, conditions to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 21/02408/F for the erection of a building to form a covered riding area at Spring Well Farm, Kirtlington Road, Chesterton, OX26 1TW for Mr and Mrs Pharaon.

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

Resolved

(1)      That authority be delegated to the Assistant Director Planning and Development to grant permission for application 21/02408/F subject to the following conditions (and any amendments to those conditions 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:  drawing numbers L100 Rev A (Site Location Plan), L102 Rev A (Proposed Site Plan), L103 Rev A (Site Sections), L104 Rev A (Proposed Floor Plans) and L105 Rev A (Proposed Building 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.   Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, a method statement for enhancing biodiversity at the site, including landscaping and management and provision of features for wildlife at the site, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter, the biodiversity enhancement measures shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and shall be retained and maintained as such thereafter.

Reason: To protect habitats of importance to biodiversity conservation from any loss or damage and to provide a clear net gain in biodiversity in accordance with Policy ESD10 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

4.   The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the recommendations and mitigation measures set out section 4 of the Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey & Baseline Ecological Impact Assessment received by the Council on 14 July 2021.

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 Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

5.   Prior to the occupation of the building, the building shall be provided with solar PV in accordance with a scheme which shall firstly be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To support the delivery of renewable and low carbon energy in accordance with Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

6.   The horse training area hereby permitted shall be used  ...  view the full minutes text for item 80.

Approved, conditions to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 21/02481/F for a single storey rear extension to 71 Bretch Hill, Banbury, OX16 0LE for Mrs Sarah Parker.

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 21/02481/F subject to the following conditions (and any amendments to those conditions 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 provision of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act.

        Compliance with Plans

2.     Except where otherwise stipulated by conditions attached to the permission the development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the following plans and documents: DWG NO P.01, P.02 Rev A and P.03 Rev A

        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.

Report of Assistant Director Planning and Development

Purpose of report

To keep Members informed about planning appeal progress including decisions received and the scheduling of public inquiries and hearings for new and current appeals.

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 gave information on planning appeal progress including decisions received and the scheduling of public inquiries and hearings for new and current appeals.

Resolved

(1)            That the position statement be accepted.