Agenda, decisions and minutes

8. Land Adjacent to the Oxford Canal, Spiceball Park Road, Banbury.

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.

9. Bicester Leisure Centre, Queens Avenue, Bicester.

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

10. Dovecote Approximately 50 Metres South of Old Place Yard House, Old Place Yard, Bicester.

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

11. Bignell Park Barns, Kirtlington Road, Chesterton OX26 1TD.

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

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

14. 37 Woodhall Drive, Banbury, OX16 9TY.

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 7 October 2021.

The Minutes of the meeting held on 7 October 2021 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman subject to the following amendments (in italics):

Resolutions for item 77.  Proposed 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 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; and

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

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. 

To receive communications from the Chairman.

The Chairman informed the Committee that application 21/02503/M106 had been withdrawn from the planning process by the applicant.

There were no items of urgent business.

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

Requests received in advance of the meeting are included with the agenda. Any further requests or proposed site visits will be published as part of the written update. 

A request had been received from Cllr Kerford-Byrnes for a committee site visit to be held for application 21/01123/F which proposes the construction of replacement business units at Hatch End, Old Poultry Farm, Steeple Aston Road, Middle Aston, Bicester to enable Members to experience the traffic congestion and road safety issues arising from drop off and collection at Dr. Radcliffe’s School.  The site visit should take place during school set-down or pick-up time.

Officers advised that as the site and the surrounding area was publicly accessible and a formal committee site visit was not required to secure access. The stated issues regarding the issues around the school could be viewed by individual members. A formal visit at this time would increase the number of people in the vicinity creating the concern that the problems may be exacerbated by the Committee visiting all together.

In considering the proposal, Members agreed that a site visit should not take place.  There was no seconder to the proposal and therefore, no vote on whether a site visit take place.  Members, however, requested that a map of the site be sent to Planning Committee Members to enable them to visit the site individually during drop off or collection times, park at the village hall and not impact on the site.

Approved, details of conditions to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 21/02406/F to replace an  existing storage barn with a portal frame building for use as a ‘manege’ and creating a separate entrance track at OS Parcel 0030 adjoining and south east of Cradle House Farm, Wigginton for Mr Richard Cook.

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

Resolved

(1)  That permission be granted for application 21/02406/F subject to the   following 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, Renewable Energy Feasibility Assessment and the following plans: Site Location Plan 937 SK06, Site plan 937 37, existing plan 937 38 and proposed plan 8003-00 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.

Landscaping

3.  No development shall commence 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:-

(a) details of tree and hedge planting including their species, number, sizes and positions, together with grass seeded/turfed areas along the southern boundary of the site and southern side of the access track hereby approved

(b) 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,

(c)  details of the hard surface areas.

The development shall be carried out in strict accordance with the approved landscaping scheme and the hard landscape elements shall be carried out prior to the first use of the development.

Reason - In the interests of the visual amenities of the area, to ensure the creation of a pleasant environment for the development 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.  All planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the approved details of landscaping shall be carried out in accordance with BS 4428:1989 Code of Practice for general landscape operations (excluding hard surfaces), or the most up to date and current British Standard, in the first planting and seeding seasons following the occupation of the building(s) or on the completion of the development, whichever is the sooner. Any trees, herbaceous planting and shrubs which,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 89.

Approved, details of conditions to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 21/02317/F for the demolition of agricultural buildings (some with existing office/storage use) and construction of new offices, associated car parking and landscaping at Bignell Park Barns, Kirtlington Road, Chesterton, OX26 1TD for Dalcour Maclaren & Mr C.J. Lane Fox.

Mike Robinson, 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 permission be granted for application 21/02317/F subject to the following 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: 

Drawing No: 19117 – L0001 – D, Entitled: Location Plan, Dated: 24/09/10 and received by the Local Planning Authority on the 13/07/2021.

Drawing No: 19117 – PP1012 – E, Entitled: Proposed Site Layout, Dated: 23/02/21 and received by the Local Planning Authority on the 02/07/2021.

Drawing No: 19117 - PP1014 – A, Entitled: Floor Plans, Dated: 20/05/21 and received by the Local Planning Authority on the 12/07/2021.

Drawing No: 19117 – PP1016 – A, Entitled: Landlord Building Proposal. Dated: 02/06/21 and received by the Local Planning Authority on the 02/07/2021.

Drawing No: 19117- PP1018, Entitled: Site Use Plan, Dated: 11/06/2021 and received by the Local Planning Authority on the 12/07/2021.

Drawing No: 19117 – PE0010 – D, Entitled: Proposed Elevations, Dated: 18/01/21 and received by the Local Planning Authority on the 12/07/2021.

Drawing No: 19117 – PE-0011 - D, Entitled: Proposed Elevations, Dated: 22/01/21 and received by the Local Planning Authority on the 02/07/2021.

Drawing No: 19117 – PE0012 – B, Entitled: Proposed Elevations, Dated: 07/04/21 and received by the Local Planning Authority on the 02/07/2021.

Drawing No: 19117- PV1010 – B, Entitled: Proposed Redevelopment - General Update, Dated: 18/05/2021 and received by the Local Planning Authority on the 02/07/2021.

Drawing No: 19117 – PV1011, Entitled:  Proposed Redevelopment – Undated, and received by the Local Planning Authority on the 02/07/2021.

Drawing No: 19117- PV1012, Entitled:  Proposed Redevelopment – Undated, and received by the Local Planning Authority on the 02/07/2021.

Drawing No: 19117 – PV1013, Entitled: Proposed Redevelopment – Undated, and received by the Local Planning Authority on the 02/07/2021.

Drawing No: 19117 – PV1020, Entitled: Concept Visual 01, Dated: 03/06/2021 and received by the Local Planning Authority on the 02/07/2021.

Drawing No: 19117 – PV1021, Entitled: Concept Visual 02, Dated: 03/06/2021 and received by the Local Planning Authority on the 02/07/2021.

Drawing No: NL.21.1 Rev: A, Entitled: Masterplan – Updated existing trees and planting, Dated: 11/06/2021 and received by the Local Planning Authority  ...  view the full minutes text for item 90.

Withdrawn by the applicant.

Application 21/02503/M106 had been withdrawn from the planning process by the applicant.

Approved, details of conditions to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 21/02614/F for a single storey extension at 37 Woodhall Drive, Banbury OX16 9TY for Louise Tustian.

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

Resolved

(1)    That permission be granted for application 21/02614/F subject to the following 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: Job No: 21_037_ Drawing No. 102 Rev A, 103, 104 and 001

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, details of conditions to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 21/00218/DISC for the Discharge of Condition 27 (Highway Signage Strategy) of application 16/02366/OUT (Castle Quay 2) at Land Adjacent to the Oxford Canal, Spiceball Park Road, Banbury for Cherwell District Council.

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

Resolved

(1)      That permission be granted to discharge condition 27 of application 16/02366/OUT based on the following:

  Condition 27 (Highway Signage Strategy)

·       Additional/Delivery Signage 5764-H106 Rev C PH1

·       Road Markings and Signage 5764-H204 Rev D PH2

Approved, details of conditions to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 21/02924/CDC for the removal of existing biomass equipment, installation of an air source heat pump and car port PV panels at Bicester Leisure Centre, Queens Avenue, Bicester for Cherwell District Council.

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

Resolved

(1)    That permission be granted for application 21/02924/CDC subject to the following 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: application form and drawing numbers 104 Rev A (Air Source Heat Pump Proposed Plans), 106 (Air Source Heat Pump Proposed Elevations), 107 (Air Source Heat Pump Site Plan), 109 Rev A (Car Ports – Proposed Site Plan), 110 (car port plans/ 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.

Tree Planting

3.   During the first planting season (mid-November to end of March) following the removal of the trees; as labelled on the site plan submitted with the application, replacement trees shall be planted. Full details of the replacement trees, including siting/species/girth, and their location shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter and if, within a period of five years from being planted the replacement tree dies, is removed or becomes seriously damaged or diseased, it shall be replaced in the current/next planting season in accordance with the approved details.

Reason - In the interests of the visual amenities of the area and to comply with good arboricultural practice and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

Approved, details of conditions to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 21/02394/LB listed building consent for the removal of the roof tiles and set aside for re-use, replacing any damaged tiles to match existing; remove remaining ivy growth to roof; inspect roof timbers and replace where decayed and damaged; replace roofing felt; replace timber fascias and soffits to match existing; replace PVCu rainwater goods to match existing; remove Asbestos surrounds to stained glass and vents at first floor level; re-bed stained glass and vents within holes with mortar to match existing; repair first floor concrete landing to staircase. Remove corrosion to stair balustrade and decorate; strip out all electrical services back to distribution board and replace with new and replace heating and lighting throughout at Dovecote approximately 50 metres south of Old Place Yard House, Old Place Yard, Bicester for Cherwell District Council.

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

Resolved

(1)    That permission be granted for application 21/02394/LB subject to the following 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 18 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990

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:

·       Drawings: Site Location Plan, NTBS3589/TDB/01, NTBS3589/TDB/02 and NTBS3589/TDB/05

·       Design and Access Statement

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.

Ecology

3.      The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the recommendations set out in section 6 of the Ecology Survey prepared by Landscape Science Consultancy LTD dated August 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.

Materials Finishes and Methodology

4.      Prior to the removal of any roof tiles a condition survey of the tiles shall be undertaken and submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason - To safeguard the preservation and retention of all parts of the existing historic building(s) and to comply with saved Policy C18 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996, Policy ESD 15 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

5.      All the existing tiles that are shown to be re-useable in the condition survey submitted under Condition 4 shall not be disposed of but shall be conserved and re-used in the re-roofing of the building as part of the works hereby approved.

Reason - To safeguard the preservation and retention of  ...  view the full minutes text for item 95.

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 on planning appeals contained within the report be noted.

The Assistant Director Planning and Development submitted a report which keep Members informed 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 on planning appeals contained within the report be noted.