Agenda item

Approved, conditions to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 21/02408/F for the erection of a building to form a covered riding area at Spring Well Farm, Kirtlington Road, Chesterton, OX26 1TW for Mr and Mrs Pharaon.

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

Resolved

(1)      That authority be delegated to the Assistant Director Planning and Development to grant permission for application 21/02408/F subject to the following conditions (and any amendments to those conditions 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 application forms and the following plans and documents:  drawing numbers L100 Rev A (Site Location Plan), L102 Rev A (Proposed Site Plan), L103 Rev A (Site Sections), L104 Rev A (Proposed Floor Plans) and L105 Rev A (Proposed Building 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.

3.   Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, a method statement for enhancing biodiversity at the site, including landscaping and management and provision of features for wildlife at the site, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter, the biodiversity enhancement measures shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and shall be retained and maintained as such thereafter.

Reason: To protect habitats of importance to biodiversity conservation from any loss or damage and to provide a clear 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.

4.   The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the recommendations and mitigation measures set out section 4 of the Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey & Baseline Ecological Impact Assessment received by the Council on 14 July 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.

5.   Prior to the occupation of the building, the building shall be provided with solar PV in accordance with a scheme which shall firstly be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To support the delivery of renewable and low carbon energy in accordance with Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

6.   The horse training area hereby permitted shall be used for private recreation only, by the occupants of Spring Well Farm, and shall not be used for any commercial equestrian purpose whatsoever including riding lessons, tuition, livery or competitions.

Reason - In order to maintain the rural character of the area in the interests of sustainability and highway safety, 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.

7.   No external lighting shall be installed at the site unless and until full details of that external lighting have been 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 details and shall be retained as such thereafter.

Reason - To ensure that the development does not cause harm to any protected species or their habitats and to safeguard the character and appearance of the area in accordance with Policies ESD10 and ESD15 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011 – 2031 Part 1 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.