Agenda, decisions and minutes

9. Axis J9 Phase 3 Howes Lane Bicester.

Councillor Les Sibley, Declaration, as a member of Bicester Town Council which had been consulted on the application and separate declaration and would leave the chamber for the duration of the duration of the item.

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

12. 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 Barry Wood, Declaration, as a member of the Executive and would leave the meeting for the duration of the item.

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

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

Councillor Rebecca Biegel, 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. 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 19 May 2022.

The Minutes of the meeting held on 19 May 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 were no proposed pre-Committee site visits.

Report of Assistant Director - Planning and Development

Purpose of report

To seek the Planning Committee’s approval of the Development Brief for Local Plan Part 1 Review allocated site PR7a – Land at South East Kidlington.

Recommendations

The meeting is recommended:

1.1     To approve the Development Brief for site PR7a (Land at South East Kidlington) of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Partial Review, presented at Appendix 1 to this report.

1.2     To authorise the Assistant Director - Planning and Development to publish the Development Brief subject to any necessary presentational or other minor corrections in consultation with the Chairman.

Resolved

(1)      That the Development Brief for site PR7a (Land at South East Kidlington) of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Partial Review (annex to the Minutes as set out in the Minute Book) be approved.

(2)      That the Assistant Director - Planning and Development be authorised to publish the Development Brief subject to any necessary presentational or other minor corrections in consultation with the Chairman.

The Committee considered a report from the Assistant Director, Planning and Development for a Development Brief for the Local Plan Partial Review to seek the Planning Committee’s approval of the Development Brief for Local Plan Part 1 Review allocated site PR7a – Land at South East Kidlington.

Councillor Middleton, addressed the committee in his capacity as Local Ward member.

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

Resolved

(1)      That the Development Brief for site PR7a (Land at South East Kidlington) of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Partial Review (annex to the Minutes as set out in the Minute Book) be approved.

(2)      That the Assistant Director - Planning and Development be authorised to publish the Development Brief subject to any necessary presentational or other minor corrections in consultation with the Chairman.

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

The Committee considered application 21/03177/F for a full planning application for employment development (Use Classes E(g)(iii), B2 and/or B8) comprising 5 units within 3 buildings and associated parking and servicing, landscaping and associated works at Axis J9 Phase 3 Howes Lane Bicester for Albion Land.

Councillor Les Sibley, addressed the committee as Local Ward Member.

Marcus Heath, a local resident, addressed the committee in objection to the application.

Emma Lancaster, agent for the applicant, addressed the committee in support of the application.

It was proposed by Councillor Broad and seconded by Councillor Pratt that application 21/03177/F be refused, contrary to the officer recommendation as it would introduce unanticipated commercial uses onto a site identified for housing via the Masterplan included within the North West Bicester Supplementary Planning Document 2016.

In reaching its decision the committee considered the officers’ report and

presentation, the written updates and addresses of the local ward member

and public speakers.

Resolved

(1)            That application 21/03177/F be refused contrary to officer recommendation as it would introduce unanticipated commercial uses onto a site identified for housing via the Masterplan included within the North West Bicester Supplementary Planning Document 2016. The development proposed would be incompatible with the existing residential uses to the east of Howes Lane and would have a detrimental impact upon the residential amenity of those nearby residential occupiers. The exact reason for refusal will be set out on the refusal notice.

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

The Committee considered application 22/00539/F for the demolition of existing dwellinghouse, garage and outbuilding. Erection of 2 x 5-bed detached dwellinghouses (Use Class C3). Car parking, and alterations to access and landscaping. (Resubmission of 21/03017/F) at 94 The Moors Kidlington Oxfordshire OX5 2AG for Henaud Developments.

Nik Lyzba, the applicant’s agent, addressed the committee in support to the application.

In reaching its decision the committee considered the officers’ report and presentation and the address of the public speaker.

Resolved

That application 22/00539/F be approved, 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 and the following plans and documents: 

21005-P01 - Site Location Plan

21005-P05 - Proposed Site Plan

21005-P06 - Floor Plans & Street Elevations

21005-P07 - Elevations

Tree Survey Report, Impact Appraisal and Tree Protection Details dated August 2021

Planning Design and Access Statement dated February 2022

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 first occupation of the development hereby approved, the parking and manoeuvring areas shall be provided in accordance with the plan approved (Drawing No. 21005-P05 Site Plan) demarcated and constructed from porous materials or provision shall be made to direct run-off water from the hard surface to a permeable or porous area or surface within the curtilage of the site. Thereafter, the parking and manoeuvring areas shall be retained in accordance with this condition and shall be unobstructed except for the parking and manoeuvring of vehicles at all times.

Reason: In the interests of highway safety and flood prevention and to comply with Policies ESD7 and ESD15 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

4.       Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby permitted, covered cycle parking facilities shall be provided on the site in accordance with details which shall have first been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The covered cycle parking facilities so provided shall thereafter be permanently retained and maintained for the parking of cycles in connection with the development.

Reason: In the interests of promoting sustainable transport modes in accordance with Policy ESD1 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

5.       Prior to the first occupation of the development, the bin storage shall be provided on site in accordance with  ...  view the full minutes text for item 26.

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

The Committee considered application 22/00998/F for the erection of a 4 bedroom detached dwelling with garage and access at Land North East of Fringford Study Centre adjoining Rectory Lane, Fringford for Mr A Bradbury.

Maxine Slater, a local resident, addressed the committee in objection to the application.

Sam Peacock, agent for the applicant, addressed the committee in support of the application.

It was proposed by Councillor Wood and seconded by Councillor Corkin that application 22/00998/F be refused, contrary to the officer recommendation as it would have a detrimental impact on the character of the area and street scene, including the loss of the dwarf wall. 

In reaching its decision the committee considered the officers’ report and

presentation, the written updates and addresses of the public speakers.

Resolved

(1)            That application 22/00998/F be refused contrary to officer recommendation, as it would have a detrimental impact on the character of the area and street scene, including the loss of the dwarf wall,  with the exact wording of the reasons for refusal delegated to the Assistant Director for Planning and Development.

Approved that condition 22 to 16/02366/OUT (in respect to Block B only) be discharged in accordance with the supplementary cumulative noise impact report prepared by Sharps Redmore, dated 27 May 2022 (Ref: 2120140 – Banbury: The Light Cinema and Bowl)

The Committee considered application 22/00584/DISC for the discharge of Condition 22 (Plot B only) - details of operational plant and mitigation of 16/02366/OUT at Land Adjacent to the Oxford Canal Spiceball Park Road Banbury for Cherwell District Council.

In reaching its decision the committee considered the officers’ report and

Presentation and the written updates.

Resolved

(1)             Approved that condition 22 to 16/02366/OUT (in respect to Block B only) be discharged in accordance with the supplementary cumulative noise impact report prepared by Sharps Redmore, dated 27 May 2022 (Ref: 2120140 – Banbury: The Light Cinema and Bowl)

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 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.