Agenda item

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

The Committee considered application 23/00129/F for the erection of agricultural buildings, hardstanding and other associated works at Grange Farm, Chapel Lane, Balscote, OX15 6JN for Trinity College.

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

Resolved

That, in line with the officer’s recommendation, application 23/00129/F be delegated to the Assistant Director for Planning and Development to approve subject to conditions set out below (and any amendment to those conditions as deemed necessary):

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:  Site Location Plan (6163/5 Rev P5), General Purpose Store Plan and Elevations (6163/4 Rev P5), Elevations of Grain and Straw Store and Temporary Housing for Mobile Drier (6163/2 Rev P6).

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.         A schedule of materials and finishes to be used in the external walls and roof(s) of the buildings shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to any foundations work. The development shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with the approved details and shall be retained as such thereafter.

Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of the area in accordance 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. 

4.         A method statement for enhancing birds/bats and invertebrates on the site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the development reaching slab level. The biodiversity enhancement measures approved pursuant to the requirements of this condition shall be carried out prior to occupation and shall be retained thereafter 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. 

5.         No development shall commence on site until the existing tree(s) to be retained on site have been protected in accordance with the measures set out below. The protection measures shall be maintained until the approved development is completed.

 a) Protective barriers shall be erected around the tree(s) to a distance not less than a radius of 12 times the trunk diameter when measured at 1.5m above natural ground level (on the highest side) for single stemmed trees and for multistemmed trees 10 times the trunk diameter just above the root flare.

b) The barriers shall comply with the specification set out in British Standard BS5837:2012 ‘Trees in Relation to Construction – Recommendations’ that is steel mesh panels at least 2.3m tall securely fixed to a scaffold pole framework with the uprights driven into the ground a minimum of 0.6m depth and braced with additional scaffold poles between the barrier and the tree[s] at a minimum spacing of 3m.           

c) The barriers shall be erected before any equipment, machinery or materials are brought onto the site for the purposes of development and shall be maintained until all equipment, machinery and surplus material has been removed from the site.          

d) Nothing shall be stored or placed within the areas protected by the barriers erected in accordance with this condition and the ground levels within those areas shall not be altered, nor shall any excavations be made. 

Reason: To ensure the continued health of retained trees/hedges and to ensure that they are not adversely affected by the construction works, in the interests of the visual amenity of the area, to ensure the integration of the development into the existing landscape 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 

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

Document

Flood Risk Assessment

Ref: 990-FRA-01-B Issue: April 2023 

Drawing

Proposed Exceedance Route

Drawing No: 990-FRA04, Rev A 

Drawing

Proposed Drainage Strategy

Drawing No: 990-FRA03, Rev D 

All relevant Hydraulic calculations

Date 13/04/2023

File: 990-Drainage Design Calc Rev C.pfd 

Reason: To ensure satisfactory drainage of the site in the interests of achieving sustainable development, public health, to avoid flooding of adjacent land and property 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 guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework 

7.         Prior to the first occupation of the development, 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 satisfactory drainage of the site in the interests of achieving sustainable development, public health, to avoid flooding of adjacent land and property 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 guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

INFORMATIVE The developers are reminded of the legal protection afforded to badgers under the (Protection of Badgers Act 1992). During construction, excavations or large pipes (>200mm diameter) must be covered at night. Any open excavations will need a means of escape, for example a plank or sloped end, to allow any animals to escape. In the event that badgers, or signs of badgers are unexpectantly encountered during implementation of this permission, works must stop and advice must be sought from a suitably qualified and experienced ecologist.