Agenda item

Approved, conditions to be set out in the minutes

The Committee considered application 22/01999/F for the demolition of an existing 3 bed house and the erection of 5 new flats - 4 x 2 bed (C3) & 1 x 1 bed (C3) with associated parking, amenity, refuse and bike storage at 60 Bicester Road, Kidlington, OX15 2LF for Rehman Property Management Ltd.

Councillor Ian Middleton, local ward member, addressed the committee in objection to the application.

Ajaz Rehman, agent for the applicant addressed, the committee in support of the application.

In reaching its decision the Committee considered the officers report,

presentation, addresses from the local ward member and public speaker.

Resolved

That permission be granted for application 22/01999/F subject to conditions.

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.

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:

• Application form

• Design and Access Statement

• Drawing number 220011-A-PR-90 rev A – [Proposed site plan]

• Drawing number 220011-A-PR-100 – [Proposed ground floor and first floor plans]

• Drawing number 220011-A-PR-110 rev A – [Proposed second floor and roof plans]

• Drawing number 220011-A-PR-200 – [Proposed front and rear elevations]

• Drawing number 220011-A-PR-210 – [Proposed side 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.    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 in accordance with the approved levels.

Reason: In order to safeguard the visual amenities of the area 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.    A schedule of materials and finishes to be used in the external walls and roof(s) of the building shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to commencement of those works. The development shall thereafter be completed in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: To ensure that the development is constructed and finished in materials which are in harmony with the building materials used in the locality and to comply 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.

5.    Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved, full details of the refuse bin storage for the site, including location and compound enclosure details, shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter and prior to the first occupation of the dwellings, the refuse bin storage area shall be provided in accordance with the approved details and retained unobstructed except for the storage of refuse bins.

Reason: In order that proper arrangements are made for the disposal of waste, and to ensure the creation of a satisfactory environment free from intrusive levels of odour/flies/vermin/litter in accordance with saved Policy ENV1 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

6.    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 to be first submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The covered cycle parking facilities so provided shall thereafter be permanently retained and maintained for the parking of cycles in connection with the development.

Reason: In the interests of promoting sustainable transport modes in accordance with Policy ESD1 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

7.     All hard-standing areas within the site must be constructed from a permeable material, or provision must be made within the site for surface water to discharge to soakaway/ SUDS feature. There must be no increase in surface water run-off from the site to the highway or neighbouring properties as a result of this proposal.

Reason: In the interests of highway safety and flood prevention and to comply with Policy ESD7 of the Cherwell Local Plan (2011-2031) Part 1 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

8.    Prior to the construction of the parking and manoeuvring area of the development hereby approved, full specification details (including construction, layout, surfacing and drainage) of the parking and manoeuvring areas shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter, and prior to the first occupation of the development, the parking and manoeuvring areas shall be provided on the site in accordance with the approved details and shall be retained unobstructed except for the parking and manoeuvring of vehicles at all times thereafter.

Reason: In the interests of highway safety, to ensure the provision of adequate off street car parking and to comply with Policies ESD7 and ESD15 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

9.    The first and second floor window(s) in the east and west side elevations shall be obscure glazed, using manufactured obscure glass, (not an applied adhesive film) before the building is first occupied and shall be permanently retained as such thereafter. They shall also be non-opening unless those parts which can be opened are more than 1.7m above the floor of the room in which it is installed and shall be permanently retained as such thereafter.

Reason: To ensure that the amenities of the occupants of the neighbouring properties are not adversely affected by loss of privacy in accordance with Policy ESD15 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1, saved Policy C30 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy

Framework.

10.  Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, including any demolition, and any works of site clearance, a method statement for biodiversity enhancement shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter, the biodiversity enhancement measures shall be carried out and retained 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.

11. The dwelling shall not 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.

12.  Prior to commencement of any works to the trees on the site, full details of replacement tree planting, including number, location, species, and size at time of planting shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter, the replacement tree(s) shall be planted in the first planting season (mid

November to end of March) following the removal of the tree(s) for which consent has been granted and any tree which, within a period of five years from being planted dies, is removed, or becomes seriously damaged or diseased, shall be replaced in the current/next planting season in accordance with the approved details and the wording of this condition.

Reason – In the interests of the visual amenities of the area and to comply with good arboricultural practice and Government Guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

13. Prior commencement of the development, an arboricultural method statement (in line with BS58737:2012) setting out protective measures and working practices to ensure the retention of the hedgerow (H1) along the front boundary, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter, the works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved arboricultural method statement.

Reason – In the interests of the visual amenities of the area and to comply with good arboricultural practice and Government Guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.