Agenda, decisions and minutes

Members are asked to declare any interest and the nature of that interest which they may have in any of the items under consideration at this meeting.

8. Land North West Bicester Home Farm, Lower Farm and SRG2, Caversfield.

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

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

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

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

12. Salvation Army, Swan Close Road, Banbury, OX16 5AQ.

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

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

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

Councillor Richard Mould, 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 Andrew Beere, Other Registerable 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. 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 8 December 2022.

The Minutes of the meeting held on 8 December 2022 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.

There we no proposed Pre-Committee site visits.

Deferred to enable the extra information which was circulated with the update paper as it was felt that there was inadequate time to review and this should be incorporated in the report as part of a published agenda.

The Committee considered application 21/01630/OUT, an outline planning application for up to 530 residential dwellings (within Use Class C3), open space provision, access, drainage and all associated works and operations including but not limited to demolition, earthworks, and engineering operations, with the details of appearance, landscaping, layout, and scale reserved for later determination at Land at North West Bicester Home Farm, Lower Farm and SRG2 Caversfield for Firethorn Developments Ltd.

It was proposed by Councillor Pratt and seconded by Councillor Mould that consideration of application 21/01630/OUT be deferred until additional information is submitted by the applicant to be incorporated in the report as part of the published agenda to allow adequate time for Members to review this information (timeframe to be determined).

Resolved

That the consideration of application 21/01630/F be deferred until the extra information supplied by the applicant can be incorporated in the report as part of a published agenda.

Approved, conditions to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 22/02647/F for 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 (part retrospective) at Unit 6, Oxford Technology Park, Technology Drive, Kidlington, OX5 1GN for Oxtec Developments Limited.

In introducing the report, the Planning Officer advised the Committee of the need for an additional condition in relation to the timetable for implementation of the cycleway to Langford Lane, approved under planning permission 14/02067/OUT for application 22/02647/F.

Richard Cutler, from Bloombridge, on behalf of the applicant addressed the Committee in support of the application.

In reaching its decision the Committee considered the officers report, presentation, the written update, address from the public speakers.

Councillor Walker and Councillor Mawson requested that they and Kidlington Parish Council be kept up to date on the progress of the cycleway

Resolved

(1)      That permission be granted for application 22/02647/F subject to the following conditions including the additional condition.

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:

2703-01 Rev PL2 – Building 6 Site Location Plan

2703-02 Rev PL2 – Building 6 Site Location Plan

2703-05 Rev PL5 – Building 6 Hard Landscaping Plan

2703-10 Rev PL1 – Building 6A & 6B Proposed Ground Floor Plan

2703-11 Rev PL1 – Building 6A & 6B Proposed First Floor Plan

2703-12 Rev PL3 – Building 6A & 6B Proposed Roof Plan

2703-14 Rev PL2 – Building 6A & 6B Proposed Elevations 1

2703-15 Rev PL2 – Building 6A & 6B Proposed Elevations 2 & Section 2703-16 Rev PL1 – Building 6A & 6B Proposed Sectional Elevations 2703-100 Rev PL5 – Building 6 – Proposed Cycle Locations

2703-101 Rev PL4 – Building 6A &6B – Proposed Bin Recycle Storage 2703-102 Rev PL3 – Building 6 – Proposed Fencing Detail

5052-OTP6-ICS-01-XX-DR-C-0400-S2-P01 - Typical Drainage Construction Details

5052-OTP6-ICS-01-XX-DR-C-0200-S2-P02 – Drainage Design

5052-OTP6-ICS-01-XX-DR-C-0201-S2-P01 – Drainage Catchment Areas

5052-OTP6-ICS-XX-RP-C-07.001 – SuDS Maintenance Guide

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 Use Class

3.         The floorspace hereby approved is permitted to be used for uses in classes E(g) (i) and/or (ii) and/or (iii) and B2 of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended). Uses in Class B8 of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended) are also permitted but only where they are ancillary to the function of an individual Class  ...  view the full minutes text for item 113.

Approved, conditions to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 22/01683/F for 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 (part retrospective) at Unit 7, Oxford Technology Park, Technology Drive, Kidlington, OX5 1GN for Oxtec Developments Limited.

Richard Cutler, from Bloombridge, on behalf of the 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

(1)      That permission be granted for application 22/01683/F subject to the conditions below.

Conditions

1.         The development hereby permitted shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the following plans and documents:

2732-01-PL3 – Location Plan Proposed

2732-02-PL2 – Location Plan

2732-03-PL5 – Proposed Site Plan

2732-10-PL4 – Ground Floor Plan

2732-11-PL5 – First Floor Plan

2732-12-PL1 – Roof Plan

2732-14-PL4 – West & South Elevations

2732-15-PL4 – North & East Elevations

2732-100-PL2 – Cycle Locations

2732-101-PL2 – Bin Storage & Recycling

2732-102-PL3 – Fence Plan

2732-05-PL4 – Proposed Hard Landscaping Plan

4929-OPT7-ICS-01-XX-DR-C-0400-S2-P02 – Typical Construction Details

4929-OTP7 – Front Car Park - 100yr event plus 40% CC.

4929-OTP7 – Rear Car Park – 100yr event plus 40% CC.

4929-OPT7-ICS-01-XX-DR-C-0200-S2-P06 – Drainage Design

4929-OPT7-ICS-01-XX-DR-C-0201-S2-P01 – Catchment Areas

Planning & Economic Statement by Savills, received by the Local Planning Authority in May 2022

Design & Access Statement by Savills, received by the Local Planning Authority in May 2022

Transport Statement, by Vectos, dated May 2022

Sustainability and Energy Strategy, received by the Local Planning Authority on 18 December 2022

Drainage Strategy, REF: 4929-OTP7-ICS-CO-C-03.003, by Infrastruct CS Ltd, received by the Local Planning Authority on 25 November 2022

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt, to ensure that the development is carried out only as approved by the Local Planning Authority and to comply with Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

2.         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.

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

3.         The floorspace hereby approved is permitted to be used for uses in classes E(g) (i) and/or (ii) and/or (iii) and B2 of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended). Uses in Class B8 of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended) are also permitted but only where they are ancillary to the function of an individual Class E(g) or B2 operation.

Reason: This permission is only granted in view of the very special circumstances and needs of the applicant, which are sufficient to justify overriding normal planning policy considerations and to comply with Policies Kidlington 1 and ESD 14 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2015 and Government Guidance contained within the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 114.

Approved, conditions to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 21/02278/F for 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 (part retrospective) at Oxford Technology Park, Langford Lane, Kidlington for Oxford Technology Park Limited.

Richard Cutler, from Bloombridge, on behalf of the 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

(1)      That permission be granted for application 21/02278/F subject to the conditions below

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:

• 2612-01 PL2 - Building 4A & 4B Site Location Plan

• 2612-02 PL4 - Proposed Site Plan/Hard landscaping

• 2612-04 PL3 - Cycle and Bin Locations

• 2612-06-PL1 – Proposed Bin Locations

• 2612-10 PL3 - Building 4A Ground Floor Plan

• 2612-11 PL3 - Building 4A First Floor Plan

• 2612-12 PL3 - Building 4A Roof Plan

• 2612-13 PL3 - Building 4B Ground Floor Plan

• 2612-14 PL3 - Building 4B First Floor Plan

• 2612-15 PL3 - Building 4B Roof Plan

• 2612-16 PL3 - Building 4A Elevations

• 2612-17-PL3 - Building 4B Elevations

• D42985/PMU/C – Lighting Plan

• 42985 – Lighting Design Report

• 5269-OTP4-ICS-CO-C-03.003 – Unit 4 – Drainage Statement

• P21-002-101 Rev C4 – Drainage Details/Engineering Layout

• Sustainability and Energy Statement received 18 December 2022

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt, to ensure that the development is carried out only as approved by the Local Planning Authority and to comply with Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework

2.         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 8th February 2017;

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

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

• Bird Control Management Plan dated 14th 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.

3.         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.

4.         The floorspace hereby approved is permitted to be used for uses in classes E(g) (i) and/or (ii) and/or (iii) and B2 of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987  ...  view the full minutes text for item 115.

Approved, conditions to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 22/03224/F for the variation of Condition 3 (temporary consent expiry date) of 18/01214/F (Change of Use to B8 storage and distribution with ancillary Class A1 shops and B1 offices) at Salvation Army, Swan Close Road, Banbury, OX16 5AQ for Salvation Army Trading Company Limited.

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

Resolved

(1)   That permission be granted for application 22/03224/F subject to the following conditions

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 following plans and documents:

• Application form for application 18/01214/F

• Site Location Plan for application 18/01214/F

• Site Plan for application 18/01214/F

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.

Temporary Consent

2.         On or before 21st September 2028, the use hereby approved shall cease and the land and buildings restored to their former condition.

Reason: To grant a permanent consent would be premature and could prejudice a comprehensive redevelopment of the wider Canalside area, and to comply with Policies PSD1 and Banbury 1 of the Cherwell Local Plan (2011-2031) Part 1 and Government guidance contained in the National Planning Policy Framework.

Parking

3.         The parking facilities approved under application 18/00407/DISC shall be retained for the parking of vehicles at all times.

Reason: In the interests of sustainability, to ensure a satisfactory form of development and to 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 planning appeals progress report be noted.

The Assistant Director Planning and Development submitted a report which informed Members about 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.