Agenda item

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

The Committee considered application 23/01927/F for a part retrospective - change of use from a 6 bedroom HMO to an 8 bedroom HMO (Sui Generis) for Mrs Jenny Surtees at 43A George Street, Bicester, OX26 2ED.

Jenny Surtees, the applicant, addressed the Committee in support of the application.

In reaching its decision the Committee considered the officers’ report and presentation and the addresses of the public speaker.

Resolved

That application 23/01927/F, in line with the officer’s recommendation, be approved and authority be delegated to the Assistant Director Planning and Development to grant permission, subject to the conditions set out below (and any amendments to those conditions as deemed necessary).

Conditions

1.         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:

·                Design and Access Statement

·                Site Location Plan

·                Drawing number SLP – [Site and Location Plans]

·                Drawing number OX262EDFP02 – [Floor Plan Layout]

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.

2.         Within 3 months of the date of this decision, Secured by Design measures shall be installed in accordance with details which shall have first 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 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.

3.         The parking and manoeuvring areas, shown on approved plan SLP shall be retained in perpetuity and be kept 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.

4.         Within 3 months of the date of this decision, the enclosures along all boundaries of the site and any additional enclosures required to make the development acceptable shall be erected in accordance with details which shall have first been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The boundary treatment so provided shall thereafter be permanently retained. 

Reason: 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.

5.         Within 3 months of the date of this decision, 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.

6.         Within 3 months of the date of this decision, the 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.