Agenda, decisions and draft minutes

8. Begbroke Science Park Begbroke Hill Begbroke OX5 1PF.

Councillor Dr Isabel Creed, Other Registerable Interest, as employed by an Oxford University College but had no part in the application.

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

10. Turpins Lodge Tadmarton Heath Road Hook Norton Oxfordshire OX15 5DQ.

Councillor Amanda Watkins, Declaration, as the applicant was a friend and would leave the meeting for the duration of the item.

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 1 August 2024.

The Minutes of the meeting held on 1 August 2024 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

To receive communications from the Chairman.

The Chairman made the following announcements:

1.          Advised members of the public attending the meeting that only registered speakers may address the Committee and requested that they did not cause a disturbance.

2.          Advised Members of the Committee of an email from Bicester Motion to all Committee Members inviting the Committee Members to visit the site to show Members the site in anticipation of development of the site.

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.

Approved in line with officer recommendation, subject to conditions, completion of a S106 legal agreement, resolution of the objection by Network Rail and resolution of the objection by the Environment Agency. Details to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 23/02098/OUT, 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 at Begbroke Science Park, Begbroke Hill, Begbroke, OX5 1PF for Oxford University Development (OUD).. The Proposed Development affected the setting of a listed building and included potential alterations to public rights of way. The application was accompanied by an Environmental Statement.

Councillor Ian Middleton and Councillor Fiona Mawson addressed the Committee as Local Ward Members.

Steve Smith, on behalf of Yarnton Flood Defence, addressed the Committee in objection to the application.

Tom Clarke and Anna Strongman, on behalf of the applicant, Oxford University Development, addressed the Committee in support of the application.

In reaching its decision the Committee considered the officer’s report and presentation, the addresses of the public speakers and the written updates.

Resolved

That, in line with the officer’s recommendation, authority be delegated to the Assistant Director for Planning and Development to grant permission for application 23/02098/OUT, subject to:

1.         Resolution to the objection of Network Rail to the satisfaction of the Assistant Director for Planning and Development

2.         Resolution to the objection of the Environment Agency to the satisfaction of the Assistant Director for Planning and Development

3.         The Conditions set out as below (and any amendments to those conditions as deemed necessary)

4.         The completion of a planning obligation under Section 106 of the town and country planning act 1990, as substituted by the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 56.

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

The Committee considered application, 23/00831/F for the erection of a single storey 18 stable block with 2 storey frontage and for feed and bedding storage with tractor access in a courtyard arrangement associated storage, the formation of a 30x60m outdoor riding arena, lunge pen, horse walker and covered trailer parking and a temporary dwelling for a period of 3 years at part of OS Parcel 7700 adjoining B4035 and Swalcliffe Road Upper Tadmarton for Ms Katie Lavin.

Councillor Douglas Webb addressed the Committee as Local Ward Member.

Jane Fitzpatrick, on behalf of Tadmarton Parish Council, addressed the Committee in objection to the application.

Katie Lavin, the applicant, addressed the Committee in support of the application.

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

Resolved

That, in line with the officer’s recommendation authority be delegated to the Assistant Director for Planning and Development to grant permission for application 23/00831/F, subject to 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: Proposed scheme site plan (Titled: 5426-29 Rev G), Stables – plans/elevations/section (Titled: 5426-24 Rev C), Arean Elevations (Titled: 5426- 25), Temporary Dwelling (Titled: 5426 27), Proposed Scheme Sections (Titled: 5426-22 Rev 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.         No development shall commence unless and until full details of the means of access between the land and the highway, including, position, layout, construction, drainage and vision splays have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The means of access shall be constructed in full accordance with the approved details prior to the first use or occupation of the development and shall be retained as such thereafter.

Reason - In the interests of highway safety and to comply with Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

4.         No development shall commence unless and until a Construction Environment and Traffic Management Plan (CETMP) has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The CETMP shall include a commitment to deliveries only arriving at or leaving the site outside local peak traffic periods and shall include working hours. The approved CETMP shall be implemented and operated in accordance with the approved details. The CETMP must be appropriately  ...  view the full minutes text for item 57.

Approved in line with the officer recommendation, subject to conditions and S106 legal agreement, details to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 23/03408/F, for the erection of a riding school building including grooms’ accommodation and forage store at Turpins Lodge, Tadmarton Heath Road, Hook Norton, Oxfordshire, OX15 5DQ for John Romer.

Matt Chadwick, on behalf of the agent for the applicant, JPPC, 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 authority be delegated to the Assistant Director for Planning and Development to grant permission for application 23/03408/F 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):

a)    Details for the future use of the existing stables and arena to be submitted to the Council

b)    To ensure the extant permission is not used as grooms’ accommodation.

c)    The receipt of a Nature Space Licence

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 Site Location Plan, Site Plan Topography Plan with excavation, indoor arena ground floor, indoor arena first floor, indoor area second floor, indoor arena south elevation, indoor arena west elevation, indoor arena east elevation, indoor arena north elevation, forage barn floor plan, forage store east elevation, forage store north elevation, forage store south elevation, forage store west elevation, application forms, ecological appraisal.

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.         A schedule of materials and finishes to be used in the external walls and roofs of the buildings shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to any foundations work. The development shall thereafter be implemented in accordance with the approved details and shall be retained as such thereafter.

Reason: To ensure that the materials are appropriate to the appearance of the locality and to ensure the satisfactory appearance of the completed development in accordance 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.         No development shall commence above slab level unless and until a scheme for landscaping the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 58.

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 Planning Committee resolves:

1.1      To note the position on planning appeals as set out in 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.

Report of Assistant Director Planning and Development

Purpose of report

This report details the Council’s performance in determining planning applications for the Government’s targets on Speed and Quality, as well as general performance figures.

Recommendations

The Planning Committee resolves:

1.1       To note the report.

Resolved

(1)        That the report be noted.

The Assistant Director Planning and Development submitted a report that detailed the Council’s performance in determining planning applications against the Government’s targets on speed and quality, as well as general performance figures.

In introducing the report, the Head of Development Management advised that the Council was meeting all measures except the quality measure in respect of  major applications being allowed at appeal which had marginally gone over the target by 1%.

Resolved

(1)      That the report be noted.