Agenda item

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

The Committee considered application 23/01424/F for the demolition of an existing dwelling and erection of a new building to be used as a 9 bedroom House in Multiple Occupation. Widening of dropped kerb for B-Hive Living Ltd at 1 George Street, Bicester, OX26 2EB.

Williams Johnson-Mota, the applicant, addressed the Committee in support of the application.

In reaching its decision the Committee considered the officers report, presentation, written update and addresses from the public speaker.

Resolved

That application 23/01424/F, in line with the officer’s recommendation, be approved and 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

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 information contained within the application form and the following approved plans: 

·         Site Location Plan

·         Drawing number SU11 – [Existing site and location plan]

·         Drawing number PL11 Rev E – [Proposed site plan]

·         Drawing number PL10 – [Proposed plans and 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 Construction Traffic Management Plan (CTMP) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The CTMP shall include a commitment to deliveries only arriving at or leaving the site outside local peak traffic periods. Thereafter, the approved CTMP shall be implemented and operated in accordance with the approved details.  

Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to mitigate the impact of construction vehicles on the surrounding highway network, road infrastructure and local residents, particularly at morning and afternoon peak traffic times. 

4.         The materials to be used for the external walls and roof of the development hereby permitted shall match in terms of colour, type and texture those used on the existing adjoining building. 

Reason: To ensure that the materials are appropriate to the appearance of the locality and to ensure the satisfactory appearance of the completed development in accordance with Policy ESD15 of the Cherwell Local Plan 20112031 Part 1, saved Policy C28 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework. 

5.         Full details of the enclosures along all boundaries of the site and any additional enclosures required to make the development acceptable shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before the building hereby approved reaches slab level and such means of enclosure shall be erected prior to the first occupation of the building and retained in perpetuity.  

Reason: In the interest of highway safety, to ensure the satisfactory appearance of the completed development, to safeguard the privacy of the occupants of the existing and proposed dwellings and to comply with Policy ESD15 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1, saved Policies C28 and C30 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

6.         Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved, the parking and manoeuvring area shall be provided in accordance with the plan approved (Drawing No. PL11 Rev E) and shall be constructed from porous materials or provision shall be made to direct run-off water from the hard surface to a permeable or porous area or surface within the curtilage of the site. Thereafter, the parking and manoeuvring areas shall be retained in accordance with this condition and shall be unobstructed except for the parking and manoeuvring of vehicles at all times. 

Reason - In the interests of highway safety and flood prevention 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.

7.         The development herby approved shall not be occupied until details of how Secured by Design measures have been incorporated into the development have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. For the avoidance of doubt the details of how the scheme accords with the secure by design principles shall include:  details of all bedroom doors being certified to PAS24, with a door viewer installed; details of a secure postal strategy; and details of a visitor notification system (doorbell) for each bedroom. The Secure by Design measures shall be implemented in accordance with the approved detail and be retained and maintained in perpetuity.

Reason: In order to ensure the safety and security of any future occupants of the site and to comply with Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework and the Crime and Disorder Act 1998.

8.         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 which shall have first been 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.

9.         Prior to the first use or occupation of the development hereby permitted, bin storage facilities shall be provided on the site in accordance with details which shall have first been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The bin storage facilities so provided shall thereafter be permanently retained.

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 Policy ESD15 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1, Policies ENV1, C28 and C30 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

10.      The first floor window in the ‘blind side’ elevation (serving the corridor) shall be obscure glazed, using manufactured obscure glass that is impenetrable to sight, (not an applied adhesive film) before the extension is first occupied and shall be permanently retained as such thereafter. The window shall also be nonopening, unless those parts which can be opened are more than 1.7m above the floor level 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 bedroom 8 and the neighbouring properties are not adversely affected by a 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.