Agenda item

Approved, conditions to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 19/01082/F for the demolition of an existing single level dwelling - Class C3(a) - and the erection of 5 x flats in single, two level building - Class C3(a) at 65 Bicester Road, Kidlington, OX5 2LD for Mr Richard Field.

Councillor Ian Middleton addressed the Committee as local Ward Member and did not take part in the debate or vote on the application 19/01082/F.

Neil McCulloch, local resident, addressed the Committee in objection to the application.

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

Resolved

(1)      That authority be delegate to the Assistant Director for planning and Development to grant permission for application 19/01082/F subject to the following conditions (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: Existing Block Plan (190265-A-Ex-80 Revision A); Proposed Block Plan (190265-A-Pr-80 Revision B); Proposed Site Plan (190265-A-Pr-90 Revision B); Proposed Floor Plans (190265-A-Pr-100 Revision B); Proposed Roof Plan (190265-A-Pr-100 Revision B); Proposed Main Elevations (190265-A-Pr-200 Revision B) and Proposed Side Elevations (190265-A-Pr-210 Revision 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.

Material samples

3.     Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved above slab level, samples of the materials to be used in the construction of the external walls and roof of the building hereby permitted shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall not be carried out other than in accordance with the samples so approved and shall be retained as such thereafter.

Reason: To ensure the satisfactory appearance of the completed development and to safeguard the character and appearance of the area and to comply with Policy ESD15 of the Cherwell Local Plan (2011-2031) Part 1, saved Policies C28 and C30 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

Landscaping plan

4.     Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved above slab level, a landscaping scheme shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme for landscaping the site shall include:-

a)    details of the proposed tree and shrub planting including their species, number, sizes and positions, together with grass seeded/turfed areas,

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, including pavements, pedestrian areas, reduced-dig areas, crossing points and steps, and

d)    full details of the design and appearance of the bin storage area.

Thereafter, the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.  The hard landscape elements shall be carried out prior to the first occupation of the development and shall be retained as such thereafter.

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 Policies ESD1 and 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.

Landscaping in accordance with British Standard

5.     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, within a period of five years from the completion of the development die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the current/next planting season with others of similar size and species.

Reason: In the interests of the visual amenities of the area, to ensure the creation of a pleasant environment for the development, to encourage the use of sustainable modes of transport and to comply with Policies ESD1 and 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.

Details of access and turning areas

6.     Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved above slab level, full specification details of the vehicular accesses, driveways and turning areas to serve the dwellings, which shall include construction, layout, surfacing and drainage, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter and prior to the first occupation of any of the dwellings, the access, driveways and turning areas shall be constructed in accordance with the approved details, and shall thereafter remain free from obstruction for vehicles parking and turning.

Reason: In the interests of highway safety, to ensure a satisfactory standard of construction and layout for the development and to comply with Policy ESD15 of the Cherwell Local Plan (2011-2031) Part 1 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

Cycle parking details

7.     Prior to the first use or occupation of the development hereby permitted, covered cycle parking facilities shall be provided on the site in accordance with details which shall be firstly submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter, the covered cycle parking facilities shall be permanently retained and maintained for the parking of cycles in connection with the development.

Reason - In the interests of sustainability, to encourage the use of sustainable modes of transport, to ensure a satisfactory form of development and to comply with Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

EV charging infrastructure

8.     No development shall commence above slab level until a scheme for a system of ducting to allow for the future installation of electrical vehicle charging infrastructure to serve the dwelling has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details prior to the first occupation of the dwelling.

Reason: To comply with Policies SLE 4, ESD 1, ESD 3 and ESD 5 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and to maximise opportunities for sustainable transport modes in accordance with paragraph 110(e) of the National Planning Policy Framework.