Agenda item

Sites B C D And E, MOD Bicester, Murcott Road Upper, Arncott

Decision:

Approved, subject to conditions which will be set out in the minutes.

Minutes:

The Committee considered application 21/03749/F for a variation of condition 2 (plans) of application 19/00937/OUT - The submitted proposals show the relocation of the Community Centre, Extra Care Facility, Nursery and Pub. The masterplan is proposed to be amended to include these proposals, and excludes the employment land, for clarity (Site D) at Sites B, C, D and E, MOD Bicester, Murcott Road, Upper Arncott for Mr Adrian Unitt.

Paul Troop, a local resident, addressed the committee in objection to the application.

John Jowitt, agent for the applicant, addressed the committee in support of the application.

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

Resolved

(1) That the Planning Condition 2 of application 19/00937/OUT be varied subject to the following:

1. No development shall commence on any part of the site until full details of the internal access roads and circulation routes, layout, scale, appearance and landscaping for that part of the site (hereafter referred to as "the 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, and Article 5 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 (as amended).

2. Except where otherwise stipulated by condition, the development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the following plans and documents: Application forms, Environmental Statement and drawings numbered:

• 1982-A-L-005-B [MOD Bicester Application Site Red Line]

• 1982-A-L-010-AB [Proposed Master plan] – with the exception of the employment land which is covered by INC-SA[20]0020 Rev P11 [Employment Land Masterplan]

• 1982-A-L-035-D [Building Density Constraints]

• 1982-A-L-050-O [Land Transfer Areas]

• 1982-A-L-060-H [Commercial Areas Sheet 1]

• 1982-A-L-073-L (05.07.18) - [Primary School Plan]

• 1982-A-L-074-G (13.07.18) - [Primary School Title plan Land Transfer 1]

• 1982-A-L-550 H (16.5.14) [Final Bus Route LTA 1 and LTA 2]

• 1982-A-L-553-G (19.5.14) [Spine Road Location Land Transfer 1 and 2]

• 1982-A-L-556 [Temporary Bus Rouse Phase 1a]

• 1982-A-L-549 B [Temporary Bus Route Phase 1b]

• 1545 (05.03.2018) [Rodney House roundabout Temporary Pedestrian Management]

• 1546 (04.03.2018) [Rodney House roundabout Pedestrian management]

• 1982-A-L-040 AB [Land Use Plan]

• 27808-L508a (December 2012) - Landscape Screening Proposals

• 27808-LEA520a (December 2012) - C Site strategic masterplan

• 27808-L509 (December 2012) - C Site: Proposed Sections

• 27808-L506 (December 2012) - C Site: Screen planting to west boundary

• 27808-L415 (September 2011) - MOD Bicester application sites

• 27808-L464.dwg.smitv (September 2011) - A41/Pioneer Road mitigation scheme

• 27808-L390.dwg (September 2011) - A41/Graven Hill Road/ B4100 mitigation scheme (Signal)

Reason - For the avoidance of doubt, to ensure that the development is carried out only as approved by the Local Planning Authority and to comply with Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

3. The development hereby approved shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the mitigation proposals laid out in table 3.3, Chapter 3, page 30 of the Environmental Statement set submitted with the original application, which was prepared by AMEC dated September 2011.

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.

4. Revised species surveys as set out in table 12.3, Chapter 12, Volume 2 of the Environmental Statement shall be undertaken within the 12 months prior to the commencement of the development to establish changes in the presence, abundance and impact on badgers, bats, dormice, great crested newts, reptiles, birds and invertebrates. The survey results, together with any necessary changes to the mitigation plan or method statement shall be submitted to and approved in writing the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of development.

Thereafter, the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

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. In the case of the reserved matters for Graven Hill, applications for the approval of reserved matters shall be made not later than 08 August 2022.

6. The development at Graven Hill to which this permission relates shall be begun not later than:

I. the expiration of two years from the final approval of the reserved matters for Phase 1 or, in the case of approval on different dates, the final approval of the last reserved matters to be approved for Phase 1.

II. provided i) has been complied with, expiration of two years from the approval of the reserved matters for the remainder of the site, or, in the case of approval on different dates, the final approval of reserved matters.

7. Each reserved matters application shall refer to a phase, phases, or part thereof as identified in the approved phasing plan: Drawing Nos. 1982 A-L-609 Rev M, 1982 A-L-573 Rev Y and 1982 A-L-555 Rev F.

Reason: To ensure the proper phased implementation of the development and associated infrastructure in accordance with Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

8. With the exception of Phase 0, Phase 1a and 1b as shown on Drawing No: 1982-A-L-573- V and the employment site associated with units D1 and D4 (shown on drawing number 0002 Rev C), prior to the submission of reserved matters for each phase of Graven Hill a Masterplan and Design Code shall be provided covering at least such matters as the distribution of land uses, character areas, forms of buildings, street hierarchy, measures to support sustainable travel, strategic landscape, building typology, materials, servicing, parking and sustainability features. The Masterplan and Design Code shall be approved in writing prior to the submission of reserved matters and thereafter the reserved matters shall be made in accordance with the agreed Masterplan and Design Code.

Reason: To ensure high quality development in accordance with Policies ESD13, ESD15 and Bicester 2 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

9. With the exception of Phase 0, Phase 1a and Phase 1b as shown on Drawing No: 1982-AL-573-V, reserved matters applications for each phase of development shall include details of existing and proposed ground levels of the highway and public realm infrastructure (referred to as "off plot features" in the Design Code 2017) and existing and proposed ground levels and finished floor levels of the residential plots within that phase. The development shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with the approved levels.

Reason - To ensure that the proposed development is in scale and harmony with its neighbours and surroundings and to comply with Policies ESD13, ESD15 and Bicester 2 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

N.B: The existing and proposed grounds levels and finished floor levels of the residential plots shall include; (1) a proposed golden brick finished floor level for each plot, (2) an existing and proposed ground level to the front boundary at the point the vehicle access enters the plot, (3) an existing and proposed ground levels to the rear boundary, including details of any retaining feature required to link up to the neighbouring plot level and (4) existing and proposed ground levels to each side elevation, including details of any retaining feature required to link up to the neighbour plot level.

10. The maximum building heights for residential properties at Graven Hill site shall not exceed those shown on Drawing No: 1982-A-L-030-N

Reason: To ensure the satisfactory appearance of the completed development and prevent visual encroachment above the base of the tree line on the Graven Hilltop, to mitigate the impact of the development on the rural peripheral landscape, and to comply with Policies ESD13, ESD15 and Bicester 2 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

11. The maximum height of any new commercial building at Graven Hill site shall not exceed 15 metres to the ridge.

Reason: To ensure the satisfactory appearance of the completed development and to ensure that the proposed development is in scale and harmony with its rural surroundings and to comply with Policies ESD13, ESD15 and Bicester 2 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

12. The dwellings hereby approved shall be constructed so as to achieve the minimum standards for Graven Hill residences as detailed at Section 4 of the Passive Design Standards Rev. F (October 2015) prepared by Hoare Lea Sustainability and shown on page 5 of The Design Code 2017, or such alternative minimum construction standards as shall be first submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure sustainable construction and reduce carbon emissions in accordance with Policies ESD1, ESD3 and Bicester 2 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

13. All new non-residential buildings above 500m2 GIA hereby approved on Graven Hill shall be constructed to at least a BREEAM 'Excellent' standard, and any new retail buildings and non-residential buildings below 500m2 hereby approved on Graven Hill shall be constructed to at least a BREEAM 'very good' standard, or such other standard as has first been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, including as part of the reserved matters.

Reason - To ensure sustainable construction and reduce carbon emissions in accordance with Policies ESD1, ESD3 and Bicester 2 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

14. The local shops or facilities at Graven Hill (use classes A1, A2, A3, A5 or D1) shall not exceed 1358 sq m in total or comprise of any single unit exceeding 150 sq m in area, with the exception of a single additional retail unit (use class A1) which shall not exceed 1000 sq m gross area. The local shops and facilities thereafter shall not be amalgamated to form larger units without the prior written consent of the Local Planning Authority. The 1000 sq m retail unit shall not be used for any purpose outside of use class A1.

Reason: To ensure the provision of appropriate local community facilities to serve the development in accordance with Policy Bicester 2 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 Government advice contained in the National Planning Policy Framework.

15. All services serving the proposed development shall be provided underground unless details have first been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Details of any necessary above ground infrastructure, whether or not permitted by the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development Order) (England) 2015 (as amended) shall be submitted concurrently with the details of the development they serve.

Reason: To ensure the satisfactory appearance of the completed development and to comply with Policies ESD13 and ESD15 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and saved Policy C28 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

16. In relation to Graven Hill:

a) No retained tree shall be cut down, uprooted, damaged or destroyed, nor shall any retained tree be pruned in any manner, be it branches, stems or roots, other than in accordance with the approved plans and particulars, without the prior written approval of the Local Planning Authority. All tree works shall be carried out in accordance with BS3998: Recommendations for Tree Works.

b) If any retained tree is cut down, uprooted, destroyed or dies, another tree shall be planted in the same place in the next planting season following the removal of that tree, full details of which shall be firstly submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

In this condition a "retained tree" is an existing tree or group of trees which shall be retained in accordance with the approved plans and particulars as set out in the Graven Hill: Tree Survey Report (WIC15119.R.2.1.TA_LTA1_Tree Survey Report).

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 ESD13 and ESD15 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and saved Policy C28 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

17. The development of Graven Hill hereby approved shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the mitigation proposals laid out in table 3.3, chapter 3, page 30 of the Environmental Statement set submitted with the original application, which was prepared by AMEC dated September 2011 and in accordance with the mitigation proposals laid out in table 3.1 of the "Response to Regulation 25 Request" prepared by Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions UK Ltd dated May 2018.

18. The development at Graven Hill site shall only proceed in accordance with the 15 Year Landscape & Habitat Management Strategy dated June 2018 prepared by Waterman Energy, Environment & Design Ltd.

Reason - In the interests of the visual amenities of the area, to ensure the creation of a pleasant environment for the development, to provide mitigation for the landscape impact of the proposed development and to comply with Policies ESD13 and ESD15 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and saved Policy C28 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

19. The development at Graven Hill site shall only proceed in accordance with the conclusions and recommendations contained in the approved Thames Water Modelling Tasks: Graven Hill Development Modelling Report (Job No. 5112682.370 Rev 3.0) dated October 2015.

Reason - To ensure that the water supply infrastructure has sufficient capacity to cope with the additional demand, to comply with Policy ESD8 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1.

20. Except where otherwise approved under a condition of this permission, the development at Graven Hill site shall be carried out in accordance with the following measures to mitigate flood risk:

• Discharge rates limited to 11l/s/ha during a 1 in 100 year plus 30% climate change storm event.

• Attenuation provided for up to the 1 in 100 year (plus 30% for climate change) event using swales and ponds.

Reason: To prevent flooding by ensuring the satisfactory storage of/disposal of surface water from the site in order to comply with Policies ESD6 and ESD7 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

21. The development at Graven Hill site shall only proceed in accordance with the conclusions, recommendations and initiatives contained in the approved Employment Strategy Report prepared by Knight Frank and received by the Council on 23 November 2015.

Reason: To secure sustainable economic growth in order to create jobs and prosperity in accordance with Policies SLE1 and Bicester 2 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

22. In respect of Phase 0, Phase 1a and Phase 1b as shown on Drawing No: 1982-A-L-573-V, the development at Graven Hill site shall only proceed in accordance with the recommendations and mitigation contained in the approved Protected Species Report dated February 2015 prepared by Waterman Energy, Environment & Design Ltd.

23. In respect of Phase 0, Phase 1a and Phase 1b as shown on Drawing No: 1982-A-L-573-V, the development at Graven Hill site shall only proceed in accordance with the approved Habitat Creation and Management Plan dated March 2015 prepared by Waterman Energy, Environment & Design Ltd.

24. In respect of Phase 0, Phase 1a and Phase 1b as shown on Drawing No: 1982-A-L-573-V, the development at Graven Hill site shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the approved Traffic and Logistics Management Plan (Graven Hill Infrastructure - 3252 Rev A) dated April 2013 prepared by Careys.

Reason - In the interests of highway safety and to mitigate the impacts of the development during the construction phase and to protect the amenities of the Bicester, Ambrosden and Arncott during the construction period and to comply with Policies SLE4, ESD15 and Bicester 2 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and saved Policy ENV1 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996.

25. In respect of Phase 0, Phase 1a and Phase 1b as shown on drawing number 1982-A-L573-V, the development at Graven Hill site shall only proceed in accordance with the Written Scheme of Investigation dated December 2014 and February 2016 prepared by Watermans and the Evaluation Report dated April 2016 and Archaeological Watching Brief and Evaluation Report dated September 2016 prepared by Oxford Archaeology.

Reason: To safeguard the identification, recording, analysis and archiving of heritage assets before they are lost and to advance understanding of the heritage assets in their wider context through publication and dissemination of the evidence in accordance with Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

26. The approved safeguarded route for a possible South Eastern relief road as shown on Drawing No: 1982 A-L-542 Rev B shall remain free of built development at all times.

Reason: In order to safeguard the possible provision of a new relief road, in accordance with the Bicester Movement Study, Policies SLE4, Bicester 2 and INF1 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

27. With the exception of Phase 0, Phase 1a and Phase 1b as shown on Drawing No: 19820-AL-573-V, the development shall be carried out in accordance with the Archaeological Written Scheme of Investigation, ‘Graven Hill Bicester Land Transfer Area 2’, dated February 2019, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason - To safeguard the identification, recording, analysis and archiving of heritage assets before they are lost and to advance understanding of the heritage assets in their wider context through publication and dissemination of the evidence in accordance with Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

28. With the exception of Phase 0, Phase 1a and Phase 1b as shown on Drawing No: 1982-AL-573-V, and following approval of the Written Scheme of Investigation referred to in condition 48, prior to any demolition and the commencement of any development on each phase of development (other than in accordance with the agreed Written Scheme of Investigation) a staged programme of archaeological evaluation and mitigation shall be carried out by the commissioned archaeological organisation in accordance with the approved Written Scheme of Investigation.

29. With the exception of Phase 0, Phase 1a and Phase 1b as shown on Drawing No: 1982-AL-573-V, prior to the commencement of each phase of development revised species surveys as set out in table 12.3, Chapter 12, Volume 2 of the Environmental Statement shall be undertaken to establish changes in the presence, abundance and impact on badgers, bats, dormice, great crested newts, reptiles, birds and invertebrates. The survey results, together with any necessary changes to the mitigation plan or method statement shall be submitted to and approved in writing the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter, the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

30. With the exception of Phase 0, Phase 1a and Phase 1b as shown on Drawing No: 1982-AL-573-V, prior to work commencing on any phase at Graven Hill, a Habitat Creation Plan, identifying how existing biodiversity on the site will be maintained and a net bio diversity gain will be delivered, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The Plan shall thereafter be implemented in accordance with the phasing set out in the plan.

31. With the exception of Phase 0, Phase 1a and Phase 1b as shown on Drawing No: 1982-AL-573-V, prior to the commencement of the development on any phase hereby permitted on Graven Hill 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. The report shall identify clearly the phase to which it relates and the relationship to remediation of phases already completed and to those remaining to be undertaken. 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 risks from land contamination to the future users of the land and neighbouring land are minimised, together with those to controlled waters, property and ecological systems, and to ensure that the development can be carried out safely without unacceptable risks to workers, neighbours and other offsite receptors in accordance with saved Policy ENV12 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

32. If contamination is found by undertaking the work carried out under condition 31, prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted on Graven Hill 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.

33. With the exception of Phase 0, Phase 1a and Phase 1b as shown on Drawing No: 1982-AL-573-V, prior to the commencement of each phase relating to the Graven Hill site including any demolition and any works of site clearance a Construction Environment Management Plan (CEMP) relating to that phase shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. As a minimum, the CEMP shall include:

• Measures to minimise the environmental impacts of noise, vibration, smells, dust and fumes resulting from construction

• Measures to ensure that construction works do not adversely affect biodiversity

Thereafter, the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved CEMP.

Reason: To ensure the environment is suitably protected during construction and to protect habitats of importance to biodiversity conservation from any loss or damage in accordance with Policies ESD10 and Bicester 2 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and saved Policy ENV1 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

34. With the exception of Phase 0, Phase 1a and Phase 1b as shown on Drawing No: 1982-AL-573-V, prior to the commencement of each phase relating to the Graven Hill site a Construction Management Travel Plan (CMTP) relating to that phase shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. As a minimum, the CMTP shall include:

• Details of all construction activity

• Details of wheel washing facilities

• Restrictions on construction & delivery traffic

• Details of construction routes to the Graven Hill development site

Thereafter, the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved CMTP.

35. With the exception of Phase 0, Phase 1a and Phase 1b as shown on Drawing No: 1982-AL-573-V, prior to the commencement of each phase relating to the Graven Hill site an Arboricultural Method Statement (AMS) relating to that phase, undertaken in accordance with BS:5837:2012 and all subsequent amendments and revisions, 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 AMS.

36. Prior to the development of each phase, the related Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS) shall be laid out and constructed in accordance with the approved Sustainable Drainage design Code prepared by Waterman dated February 2015 (ref: CIV15119 ES 001 rev A01), the Surface Water Drainage Strategy prepared by Waterman dated September 2015 (ref: CIV15119 DR Drainage Strategy A01), and the Sustainable Drainage Maintenance Manual prepared by Waterman dated September 2015 (ref: CIV15119 DR SUDS Maintenance Manual A01).The SUDS shall be maintained in accordance with the approved details thereafter.

Reason: To prevent the risk of flooding, to improve and protect water quality, improve habitat and amenity and ensure maintenance of the scheme, to comply with Policies ESD6, ESD7, ESD10, and Bicester 2 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

37. The development of Graven Hill shall not be occupied until:

a) In respect of Phase 0, Phase 1a and Phase 1b as shown on Drawing No: 1982-A-L573-V, the remedial works have been carried out in accordance with the approved Remediation Options Appraisal and Remediation Strategy Report for Land Transfer Area 1 (ref: WIB13983-104-R-2-2-3-MA-MACF dated January 2016) prepared by Waterman Infrastructure & Environment Ltd. 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.

b) In respect of all subsequent phases, if remedial works have been identified in condition 53, the remedial works have been carried out in accordance with the scheme approved under condition 53. 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.

38. No more than 100 dwellings at the Graven Hill development shall be occupied before the proposed entrance works (A41/Graven Hill Road/B4100/A4421 roundabout) as shown on Figure 11.3 in the accompanying Transport Assessment, drawing reference 27808-L4390 (September 2011) - A41/Gravenhill Road/B4100 mitigation scheme (signal), between the land and the highway have been formed, laid out and constructed strictly in accordance with the Local Highway Authority's specifications and all ancillary works specified have been undertaken.

Reason - In the interests of highway safety and to comply with Policy SLE4 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and Government advice contained in the National Planning Policy Framework.

39. No dwellings in any phase of the development shall be occupied until the part(s) of the approved scheme for the provision of mains foul water drainage and treatment, as detailed in the Sewer Impact Study (ref: X4503-619 SMG 0990) prepared by Thames Water, that relate to the relevant phase(s) of the development have been implemented in full.

Reason: To ensure that sufficient capacity is made available to dispose and treat the foul flows discharged from the development, to comply with Policies ESD6 and ESD7 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 and guidance set out in the National Planning Policy Framework.

40. With the exception of Phase 0, Phase 1a and Phase 1b as shown on Drawing No: 1982-AL-573-V, and prior the first occupation of any subsequent phase of the Graven Hill development hereby permitted, fire hydrants shall be provided or enhanced on the site in accordance with details to be first submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason - To secure the provision of essential community infrastructure on site in accordance with Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

41. Notwithstanding the provisions of Class O of Part 3, schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 and its subsequent amendments, the approved B1 (a) development on Graven Hill shall not be converted to provide residential accommodation, without the grant of further specific planning permission from the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To enable the Local Planning Authority to retain planning control over the development of the Graven Hill site, in order to ensure an appropriate level of services and amenities will remain for the development, in accordance with Policies SLE1 and Bicester 2 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

42. No enclosures shall be erected within 5 metres of the retained barracks without the grant of further specific planning permission from the Local Planning Authority.

Reason - To ensure the satisfactory appearance of the completed development, to safeguard the privacy and safety of the occupants of the proposed dwellings and to safeguard the security of the MoD barracks and to comply with Policies ESD15 and Bicester 2 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and saved Policies C28 and C30 of the adopted Cherwell Local Plan and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

43. In respect of Phase 0, the reserved matters shall be made in accordance with the approved Masterplan and Design Code, comprising of the following documents:

• Drawing No: 1982-A-L-010-H Proposed Masterplan

• Drawing No: 1982-A-L-011-I Proposed Masterplan Northern Area

• Drawing No: 1982-A-L-040-N Proposed Land Use Plan

• Drawing No: 1982-A-L-030-J Building Height Constraints

• Drawing No: C-SA-90-406-A09 Road Hierarchy Plan

• Drawing No: 1982-A-L-510-I Typical Road Sections

• Drawing No: EED13983-107_GR_LD_15_RevD Strategic Landscape and Habitat Masterplan

• Drawing No: 1982- A-L-020 Rev F

• Graven Hill Design Code 2015 received by the Local Planning Authority on 04.09.15

• Street Hierarchy Summary dated 02.09.15 prepared by Glenn Howells Architects

44. The development of Phase 0 shall be carried out in accordance with the approved Project Environment Plan (Graven Hill Infrastructure - 3252 Rev A) dated 30 March 2016 prepared by Careys.

45. The development of Phase 0 shall be carried out in accordance with the approved Arboricultural Method Statement as shown on Drawing Nos: WIB-AA-74-501 Rev F and WIB-AA-74-502 Rev F.

46. The development of Phase 0 shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details of existing and proposed levels as shown on Drawing No: C-SA-90-0814 Rev C02 unless alternative details are first submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

47. The development of Phase 0 shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved details of internal access and circulation routes:

• Internal vision splays as shown on Drawing No: C-SA-90-SK121 Rev A02

• Pedestrian, cycle and vehicle routes shown on Drawing No: C-SA-90-0810 Rev C05

• Tracking manoeuvres for refuse vehicles, fire tenders and large mobile crane as shown on

Drawing Nos: C-SA-90-0811 Rev C02, C-SA-90-0812 Rev C01, and C-SA-90-0813 Rev A01

Unless alternative details are first submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

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

48. Prior to the occupation of any dwelling in Phase 0, a phasing plan and timetable for the laying out and final surfacing of the estate roads, bridges, pedestrian and cycle routes within that Phase, along with details of the materials, construction and maintenance of any temporary surfacing, 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 timetable and details.

Reason - In the interests of highway safety, to ensure a satisfactory standard of construction and layout for the development and to comply with Policies SLE4, ESD15 and Bicester 2 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

49. The development at Phase 0 shall only be carried out in accordance with the approved lighting scheme for the pedestrian, cycle and vehicle routes as shown on drawing number P035/969 Rev B dated 6 May 2016. Such lighting shall be formed, laid out and constructed strictly in accordance with the approved details prior to the occupation of the 6th dwelling in Phase 0.

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

50. Prior to the first occupation of any dwelling in Phase 0, the approved scheme to ensure that no surface water shall be discharged onto the adjoining highway (as detailed in the letter from PJP Planning (ref: 1768/JJ) dated 19th November 2015 and submitted with application ref: 15/00490/DISC) shall have been constructed and completed in accordance with the approved details.

Reason - In the interests of highway safety and mitigating flood risk and to comply with Policies ESD6 and ESD7 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

51. In respect of Phase 1a, Phase 1b and Phase 1c, the reserved matters shall be made in accordance with the approved Masterplan and Design Code, comprising of the following documents:

• Drawing No: 1982-A-L-010-R Proposed Masterplan

• Drawing No: 1982-A-L-011-Y Proposed Masterplan Northern Area

• Drawing No: 1982-A-L-040-AB Proposed Land Use Plan

• Drawing No: 1982-A-L-030-N Building Height Constraints

• Drawing No: C-SA-90-0458-A12 Road Hierarchy Plan

• Drawing No: 1982-A-L-510-L Typical Road Sections

• Drawing No: EED13983-107_GR_LD_15_RevE Strategic Landscape and Habitat Masterplan

• Drawing No: 1982-A-L-741 Rev Y Phase 1 Parameter Plan (1 of 4)

• Drawing No: 1982-A-L-742 Rev AK Phase 1 Parameter Plan (2 of 4)

• Drawing No: 1982-A-L-743 Rev AK Phase 1 Parameter Plan (3 of 4)

• Drawing No: 1982-A-L-744 Rev AE Phase 1 Parameter Plan (4 of 4)

• Drawing No: 1982-A-L-562 Rev K Masterplan Pedestrian and Cycle Network

• Graven Hill Design Code 2018 V1 received by the Local Planning Authority on 27.04.2018

• Street Hierarchy Summary dated 27.04.2017 prepared by Glenn Howells Architects

52. The development of Phase 1a, Phase 1b and Phase 1c shall only be carried out in accordance with the approved infrastructure and public realm ground levels details as shown on drawings C-SA-90-406-C06, C-SA-90-407-C07 and C-SA-90-408-C07, unless alternative details are first submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason - To ensure the development does not cause harm to the visual amenities of the area in accordance with Policy ESD15 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

53. The development of Phase 1a, Phase 1b and Phase 1c shall be carried out only in accordance with the approved Construction Environment Management Plan (CEMP) dated July 2016 and drawing number WIB-AA-78-002-D05 Capture and Enclosure Methods.

54. The development of phase 1a, phase 1b and phase 1c shall only be carried out in accordance with the approved Tree survey Report dated March 2016 and Drawing No: WIC-AA-77- 102-Rev A Tree Retention and Removal Plan, WIC-AA-77-103-Rev A Tree Retention and Removal Plan, WIC-AA-77-104- Rev A Tree Retention and Removal Plan and WIC-AA-77- 005-A01 Tree Survey, WIB-AA-74-503-Rev D Tree and Habitat Protection Plan, WIB-AA74-504 Tree and Habitat Protection Plan, WIB-AA-74-505-Rev A Tree and Habitat Protection Plan, WIB-AA-74-506-Rev A Tree and Habitat Protection Plan, WIB-AA-74-507- Rev A Tree and Habitat Protection Plan, WIB-AA-74-508-Rev A Tree and Habitat Protection Plan, WIB-AA-74-509-Rev A Tree and Habitat Protection Plan, WIB-AA-74-510- Rev A Tree and Habitat Protection Plan, WIB-AA-74-511-Rev A Tree and Habitat Protection Plan, WIB-AA-74-512-Rev A Tree and Habitat Protection Plan, WIB-AA-74-513- Rev A Tree and Habitat Protection Plan, and WIB-AA-74-514-Rev A Tree and Habitat Protection Plan.

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