Agenda item

Approved in line with the officer recommendation, subject to conditions, details to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 22/02668/F for the erection of a building to be used for storage of vehicles, with associated works at The Firs Garage, Tadmarton Heath Road, Hook Norton, OX15 5DD for Tom Hartley Jnr. Ltd.

 

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

 

Resolved

 

(1)      That application 22/02668/F, in line with the officer’s recommendation, authority be delegated to the Assistant Director for Planning and Development to grant permission, subject to 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:  

Location Plan 18169-L001 dated 07.07.2022

Site Plan 18169-PP1010 dated 07.07.2022

Ground Floor Plan 18169-PP0130 dated 04.07.2022

First Floor Plan 18169-PP0131 dated 04.07.2022

Roof Plan 18169-PP0132 dated 24.05.2022

Sections 18169-PS0110 dated 04.07.2022

Site Sections 18169-PS1010 dated 07.07.2022

Street Elevation 18169-PE1010 dated 07.07.2022

Elevations 18169-PE0111 dated 04.07.2022

Photovoltaic Installation General Arrangement C1181D-DTL-CB-RF-DR-E-7001 Rev T01 

 

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.

 

Grampian Condition

 

3.         The development hereby approved shall not be completed and occupied unless and until the development approved by permission 21/00955/F on 16.07.2021 has been substantially completed. 

 

Reason – In order to ensure completeness of the development scheme as a combined development.

 

Materials

 

4.         No development shall commence above slab level unless and until a schedule of materials and finishes to be used in the external walls and roof of the building has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The stone to be used in the development shall be natural ironstone.  The development shall thereafter be completed in accordance with the approved details and shall be retained as such thereafter.  

 

Reason: To ensure the satisfactory appearance of the completed development and to safeguard the character and appearance of the area in accordance with Policies ESD 1, ESD 3 and ESD15 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011 – 2031 Part 1, Saved Policy C28 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996, Policies HN – CC 2 and HN – CC 4 of the Hook Norton Neighbourhood Plan and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

Ecology

 

5.         The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the recommendations set out in Preliminary Ecological Appraisal of The Firs Garage, Whichford Road, Hook Norton, Oxfordshire by Windrush Ecology Limited dated September 2020 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 Policy ESD10 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011 – 2031 Part 1 and the Government's aim to achieve sustainable development as set out in Section 15 of the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

Landscaping

 

6.         Notwithstanding the details submitted, no development shall commence unless and until a detailed landscaping scheme has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme for landscaping the site shall include:-

 

(a) details of the proposed tree and shrub planting including their species, number, sizes and positions, together with grass seeded/turfed areas,

(b) details of the existing trees and hedgerows to be retained as well as those to be felled, including existing and proposed soil levels at the base of each tree/hedgerow and the minimum distance between the base of the tree and the nearest edge of any excavation,

(c) details of the hard surface areas, including pavements, pedestrian areas, reduced-dig areas, crossing points and steps. Thereafter, the development shall be carried out in strict accordance with the approved landscaping scheme and the hard landscape elements shall be retained as such thereafter. 

 

The development shall be carried out in strict accordance with the approved landscaping scheme and the hard landscape elements shall be carried out prior to the first use of the development and shall be retained as such thereafter. 

 

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, saved Policy C28 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

7.         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 or on the completion of the development, whichever is the sooner, 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.

 

8.         A schedule of landscape maintenance for a minimum period of 10 years shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to occupation of the development. The schedule shall include details of the arrangements for its implementation. The development shall not be carried out other than in accordance with the approved schedule and shall be retained as such thereafter.  

 

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.

 

Drainage

 

9.         The approved drainage system shall be implemented in accordance with the approved Detailed Design prior to the use of the building commencing:

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Below Ground Drainage GA (sheet 1 of 2)

Drawing No: 13459 - 500 REV P2 

 

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Below Ground Drainage GA (sheet 2 of 2)

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Drainage Standard Details (sheet 1 of 3)

Drawing No: 13459 - 503 Rev P1 

 

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Drainage Standard Details (sheet 2 of 3)

Drawing No: 13459 - 504 Rev P1 - 

 

All relevant Hydraulic calculations produced via Microdrainage

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Reason: To ensure that the principles of sustainable drainage are incorporated into this proposal and to comply with Policy ESD6 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011 – 2031 Part 1, Saved Policy ENV1 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996 and Government advice in the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

10.      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 that the principles of sustainable drainage are incorporated into this proposal.

 

Highways

 

11.      No development shall commence unless and until full details of the means of access between the land and the highway, including, position, layout, construction, drainage and vision splays have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The means of access shall be constructed in strict accordance with the approved details and shall be retained as such thereafter.  Reason - In the interests of highway safety and to comply with Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework

 

Construction Traffic Management Plan

 

12.      No development shall take place, including any works of demolition until a Construction Traffic Management Plan (CTMP) 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) Loading and unloading of plant and materials; 

d) Storage of plant and materials used in constructing the development; e) The erection and maintenance of security hoarding including decorative displays and facilities for public viewing, where appropriate;

f) Wheel washing facilities including type of operation (automated, water recycling etc) and road sweeping; 

g) Measures to control the emission of dust and dirt during construction; h) A scheme for recycling/ disposing of waste resulting from demolition and construction works;  

i) Delivery, demolition and construction working hours;

 

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

 

Reason: To ensure the environment is protected during construction in accordance with Saved Policy ENV1 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996 and Government guidance contained within 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.