Agenda item

Approved, conditions to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 20/02083/OUT, an outline application for the erection of 14 two-storey dwellings at Land north of Hempton Road and west of Wimborn Close, Deddington for Pembury Estates Limited.

 

Mervin Dobson, agent for the application addressed the Committee in support of the application.

 

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

 

Resolved

 

(1)      That authority be delegated to the Assistant Director, Planning and Development to grant permission for application 20/02083/OUT subject to:

 

          1.       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.       Provision of commuted sum of £19,973.10 in lieu of Open Space Provision

b.       Provision of a commuted sum of £32,296.04 to the upgrading of local play equipment at Wimborn Close.

c.       Off-site outdoor sports facilities capital provision – improvement of sports provision within Deddington - £33,568.50.

d.       Off-site indoor sports facilities – Towards the replacement of the main hall floor at The Windmill Centre and sports equipment - £13,895.66.

e.       Community hall facilities - £19,036.94 – To expand and/or enhance Windmill Community Centre.

f.        £106 per dwelling for bins

g.       Affordable housing provision – 35%

h.       £14,518 – Public transport to upgrading of bus frequency to Oxford and Banbury

i.        £4,500 – Supply and installation of a solar-powered Vehicle Activated Sign

j.        Education provision contribution of £183,247

k.       Libraries contribution of £4,166

 

2.       The following conditions (and any amendments to those conditions as deemed necessary):

 

CONDITIONS

Time Limits

1.     No development shall commence until full details of the layout (including the layout of the internal access roads and footpaths), scale, appearance, and landscaping (hereafter referred to as reserved matters) have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: This permission is in outline only and is granted to comply with the provisions of Section 92 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

2.     In the case of the reserved matters, the final application for approval shall be made not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date of this permission.

Reason: This permission is in outline only and is granted to comply with the provisions of Section 92 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004

3.     Application for approval of all the reserved matters shall be made to the Local Planning Authority before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission and the development hereby permitted shall be begun either before the expiration of five years from the date of this permission or before the expiration of two years from the date of approval of the last of the reserved matters to be approved whichever is the later.

Reason: To comply with the provisions of Section 92 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, and Article 5(1) of the Town and Country Planning (General Development Procedure) Order 2015 (as amended).

Plans

4.     Except where otherwise stipulated by conditions attached to this permission, the development shall be carried out in broad accordance with the following plans and documents: Application form, Design and Access Statement by Pegasus Planning dated July 2020, Ecological Appraisal by Aspect Ecology dated June 2020 and drawing number: 201-305 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.

NOTE: The illustrative layout included within the Design and Access Statement accompanying the application is not considered to create an appropriate, locally distinctive or high quality development for the site.  The applicant is advised to have regard to the Council’s New Residential Development Design Guide and engage in pre-application discussions with the Council regarding the 'reserved matters'.

Finished floor levels

5.     No development shall take place until details of all finished floor levels in relation to existing and proposed site levels and to the adjacent buildings have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development hereby permitted shall be constructed strictly in accordance with the approved levels.

Reason: To secure an acceptable standard of development that safeguards the visual amenities of the area and the living conditions of existing and future occupiers and to ensure compliance with Policy ESD15 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and government guidance within Section 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework. This information is required prior to commencement of the development as it is fundamental to the acceptability of the scheme.

Land Contamination Desk Study / Site Walkover

6.     Prior to the submission of any reserved matters and prior to the commencement of development a desk study and site walk over to identify all potential contaminative uses on site, and to inform the conceptual site model has been carried out by a competent person and in accordance with DEFRA and the Environment Agency's ‘Model Procedures for the Management of Land Contamination, CLR 11’ and has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. No development shall take place until the Local Planning Authority has given its written approval that it is satisfied that no potential risk from contamination has been identified.

Reason:  To ensure that any ground and water contamination is identified and adequately addressed to ensure the safety of the development, the environment and to ensure the site is suitable for the proposed use to comply with Saved Policy ENV12 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996 and Section 15 of the National Planning Policy Framework. This information is required prior to commencement of the development as it is fundamental to the acceptability of the scheme.

Land Contamination Intrusive Investigation

7.     If a potential risk from contamination is identified as a result of the work carried out under condition 6, prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted, a comprehensive intrusive investigation in order to characterise the type, nature and extent of contamination present, the risks to receptors and to inform the remediation strategy proposals shall be documented as a report undertaken by a competent person and in accordance with DEFRA and the Environment Agency's ‘Model Procedures for the Management of Land Contamination, CLR 11’ and submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. No development shall take place unless the Local Planning Authority has given its written approval that it is satisfied that the risk from contamination has been adequately characterised as required by this condition.

Reason: To ensure that any ground and water contamination is adequately addressed to ensure the safety of the development, the environment and to ensure the site is suitable for the proposed use, to comply with Saved Policy ENV12 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996 and Section 15 of the National Planning Policy Framework. This information is required prior to commencement of the development as it is fundamental to the acceptability of the scheme.

Land Contamination Remediation Scheme

8.     If contamination is found by undertaking the work carried out under condition 7, prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted, a scheme of remediation and/or monitoring to ensure the site is suitable for its proposed use shall be prepared by a competent person and in accordance with DEFRA and the Environment Agency's ‘Model Procedures for the Management of Land Contamination, CLR 11’ and submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. No development shall take place until the Local Planning Authority has given its written approval of the scheme of remediation and/or monitoring required by this condition.

Reason:  To ensure that any ground and water contamination is adequately addressed to ensure the safety of the development, the environment and to ensure the site is suitable for the proposed use, to comply with Saved Policy ENV12 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996 and Section 15 of the National Planning Policy Framework. This information is required prior to commencement of the development as it is fundamental to the acceptability of the scheme.

Land Contamination Remediation Works

9.     If remedial works have been identified in condition 8, the development shall not be occupied until the remedial works have been carried out in accordance with the scheme approved under condition 8. A verification report that demonstrates the effectiveness of the remediation carried out must be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure that any ground and water contamination is adequately addressed to ensure the safety of the development, the environment and to ensure the site is suitable for the proposed use, to comply with Saved Policy ENV12 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996 and Section 15 of the National Planning Policy Framework.

Drainage

10. Notwithstanding the information submitted, development shall not begin until a detailed surface water drainage scheme for the site, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme shall be subsequently be implemented in accordance with the approved details before the development is completed. The scheme shall include:

·       A compliance report to demonstrate how the scheme complies with the “Local Standards and Guidance for Surface Water Drainage on Major Development in Oxfordshire”;

·       Full micro-drainage calculations for all events up to and including the 1 in 100 year plus 40% climate change;

·       A Flood Exceedance Conveyance Plan;

·       Comprehensive infiltration testing across the site to BRE DG 365;

·       Detailed design drainage layout drawings of the SuDS proposals including cross-section details;

·       Detailed maintenance management plan in accordance with Section 32 of CIRIA C753 including maintenance schedules for each drainage element, and;

·       Details of how water quality will be managed during construction

Reason: To ensure satisfactory drainage of the site and appropriate flood prevention and to comply Policy ESD 7 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and with Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

11. Prior to first occupation, a record of the installed SuDS and site wide drainage scheme shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority for deposit with the Lead Local Flood Authority Asset Register. The details shall include:

a)    As built plans in both .pdf and .shp file format;

b)    Photographs to document each key stage of the drainage system when installed on site;

c)     Photographs to document the completed installation of the drainage structures on site;

d)    The name and contact details of any appointed management company information.

Reason: To ensure satisfactory drainage of the site and appropriate flood prevention and to comply Policy ESD 7 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and with Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

Construction Traffic Management Plan

12. Prior to commencement of the development hereby approved, a Construction Traffic Management Plan (CTMP) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter, the development shall not be carried out other than in accordance with the approved CTMP.

Reason: In the interests of highway safety and the residential amenities of neighbouring occupiers and to comply with Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

Construction Environmental Management Plan

13. No development shall take until a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) has been submitted to, and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The statement shall provide for at a minimum:

a.     The parking of vehicles of site operatives and visitors;

b.     The routeing of HGVs to and from the site;

c.     Storage of plant and materials used in constructing the development;

d.     Wheel washing facilities/ road sweeping;

e.     Measures to control the emission of dust and dirt during construction;

f.       Delivery and construction working hours;

The approved CEMP shall be adhered to throughout the construction period for the development.

Reason: To ensure the environment is protected during construction in accordance with Policy ENV1 of the Cherwell Local Plan and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

Energy Statement

14. Prior to the commencement of any works associated with the construction of a dwelling, details of the means by which all dwellings will be designed and constructed to achieve an energy performance standard equivalent to a 19% improvement in carbon reductions on 2013 Part L of the Building Regulations (unless a different standard is agreed with the local planning authority) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The development shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with the approved details and no dwelling shall be occupied until it has been constructed in accordance with the approved energy performance measures. 

Reason: In the interests of environmental sustainability in construction in accordance with the requirements of Policy ESD3 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and government guidance in the National Planning Policy Framework.

Biodiversity enhancement

15. Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved including any demolition, and any works of site clearance, and as part of any reserved matters for layout and landscaping, a method statement and scheme for enhancing biodiversity on site such that an overall net gain for biodiversity is achieved, to include details of enhancement features and habitats both within green spaces and integrated within the built environment, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  This shall also include a timetable for provision. Thereafter, the biodiversity enhancement measures shall be carried out and retained in accordance with the approved details.

Reason -To ensure the development provides a net gain in biodiversity in accordance with Policy ESD10 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

NOTE: It is advised that this condition include a Biodiversity Impact Assessment to show how a clear net gain for biodiversity will be achieved.

Landscape and Ecological Management Plan (LEMP)

16. Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, a Landscape and Ecology Management Plan (LEMP) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter, the development shall not be carried out other than in accordance with the approved LEMP.

Reason -To protect habitats of importance to biodiversity conservation from any loss or damage in accordance with Policy ESD10 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

Lighting strategy

17. Prior to the installation of any external lighting a full lighting strategy to include illustration of proposed light spill and which adheres to the recommendations set out in Section 6 - Mitigation Measures and Biodiversity Net Gains (MM2) of the Ecological Appraisal carried out by Aspect Ecology dated June 2020, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter, the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved document.

Reason: To protect habitats of importance to biodiversity conservation from any loss or damage in accordance with Policy ESD10 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

Travel information packs

18. Prior to first occupation the development a Travel Information Pack shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter the first residents of each dwelling shall be provided with a copy of the approved Travel Information Pack.

Reason: To ensure all residents and employees are aware from the outset of the travel choices available to them, and to comply with Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

Water usage

19. No dwelling shall be occupied until it has been constructed to ensure that it achieves a water efficiency limit of 110 litres person/day and shall continue to accord with such a limit thereafter.

Reason - In the interests of sustainability in accordance with the requirements of Policy ESD3 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

Compliance with ecological appraisal

20. The development hereby approved shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the recommendations set out in Section 6 - Mitigation Measures and Biodiversity Net Gains of the Ecological Appraisal carried out by Aspect Ecology dated June 2020.

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.

Electrical Vehicle Infrastructure

21. Each dwelling shall be provided with ducting to allow for the future installation of electrical vehicle charging infrastructure to serve that dwelling prior to its first occupation.

Reason: To maximise opportunities for sustainable transport in accordance with Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

(2)    It further be resolved that as the statutory determination period of application 20/02083/OUT expired on 4 June 2021, if the Section 106 agreement/undertaking was not completed and the permission was not able to be issued by that date and no extension of time had been agreed between the parties, authority be delegated to the Assistant Director Planning and Development to refuse application 20/02083/OUT for the following reason:

1.     In the absence of the completion of a satisfactory unilateral undertaking or any other form of Section 106 legal agreement, the Local Planning Authority is not satisfied that the necessary infrastructure directly required both on and off site as a result of this development, in the interests of: safeguarding public infrastructure, education provision, community facilities and indoor and outdoor sports/recreation facilities; mitigating highway safety concerns; encouraging use of sustainable modes of transportation; delivering mixed and balanced communities by the provision of affordable housing; and securing on site future maintenance arrangements will be provided. This would be contrary to Policy INF1, PSD1, SLE4, BSC3, BSC4, BSC9, BSC10, BSC11, BSC12, VILLAGES 2, ESD1 and ESD15 of the Cherwell Local Plan (2011-2031) Part 1 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.