Agenda item

Approved, conditions to be set out in the minutes

The Committee considered application 22/02567/F, for the demolition of an existing three storey single living accommodation block and the erection of three storey single living accommodation block at St Georges Barracks Arncott, Wood Road, Arncott, OX25 1PP for Defence Infrastructure Organisation.

In reaching its decision, the Committee considered the officers report and presentation.

Resolved

(1)  That the authority be delegated to the Assistant Director - Planning and Development to grant permission subject to

i.. the resolution of drainage matters or the identification of a suitable condition to address the issues

ii. the conditions set out below (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:

• Application Form

• Planning Statement

• Drawing number Z9A8409 Y20 -HLM -00 -00 -DR - A -000001 Rev P03 – [Site Location Plan] • Drawing number Z9A8409Y20-HLM-10-00-DR-A-00010 Rev P01 – [Proposed Site Block Plan]

• Drawing number Z9A8409Y20-HLM-11-00-DR-A-001110 Rev P07 – [Proposed Ground Floor Plan]

• Drawing number Z9A8409Y20-HLM-11-01-DR-A-001111 Rev P07 – [Proposed First Floor Plan]

• Drawing number Z9A8409Y20-HLM-11-02-DR-A-001112 Rev P07 – [Proposed Second Floor Plan]

• Drawing number Z9A8409 Y20 -HLM -11 -03 -DR - A -001113 Rev P07 – [Proposed Roof Plan]

• Drawing number Z9A8409Y20-HLM-10-00-DR-A-000103 Rev P06 – [Proposed Landscape Pan]

• Drawing number Z9A8409Y20-HLM-11-XX-DRA-003110 Rev P06 – [Proposed Elevations]

• Drawing number SLA-HLM-XX-ZZ-DR-A-00250 Rev P04 – [Typical Strip Section]

• Drawing number Z9A8409Y20-HLM-11-XX-DR-A-002110 Rev P05 – [Sections]

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.      The premises shall be used only for the purpose of service personnel living accommodation and for no other purpose whatsoever, including any other purpose in Class C2A of the Schedule to the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended) or in any provision equivalent to that class in any statutory instrument revoking, amending or re-enacting that order.

Reason: This consent is only granted in view of the special circumstances and needs of the applicant.

4.      A schedule of materials and finishes to be used in the external walls and roof(s) of the building(s) 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.      The building hereby permitted shall be constructed to DREAM excellent standard. Written confirmation, from a suitably qualified person, that the building has been constructed to DREAM excellent shall be provided to the local planning authority prior to the first occupation of the building.

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

6.      All planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the approved details of landscaping shall be carried out 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,] [or in accordance with any other program of landscaping works previously approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority] and shall be maintained for a period of 5 years from the completion of the development. Any trees and/or 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 next planting season with others of similar size and species, unless the Local Planning Authority gives written consent for any variation.

Reason: To ensure that the agreed landscaping scheme is maintained over a reasonable period that will permit its establishment in the interests of visual amenity and to accord 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.      Prior to commencement of the development, an arboricultural method statement (in line with BS58737:2012) setting out protective measures and working practices to ensure the protection of any retained tree, 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.

8.      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.

9.      The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the recommendations set out in Preliminary Ecological Appraisal Report by Arcadis dated November 2021 and the Bat Survey Report by Arcadis dated July 2022 unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To protect habitats and/or species of importance to nature conservation from significant harm in accordance with the Government's aim to achieve sustainable development as set out in Section 15 of the National Planning Policy Framework

10.      Prior to first occupation 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 LEMP shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

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.

11.      Prior to the first use or occupation of the building hereby permitted, secure cycle parking facilities shall be provided in accordance with details which shall be firstly submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter, the secure 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 ensure a satisfactory form of development and to comply with Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.