Agenda item

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

The Committee considered application 25/02114/F, for change of use from a residential dwelling (Use Class C3) to a 10 bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class Sui Generis) and associated works including installation of bike and bin stores; single storey rear extension at 7 Lock Crescent, Kidlington, OX5 1HD for Co-Living Capital 2 Ltd.

Councillor Ian Middleton addressed the Committee as Local Ward Member.

Alan Blunsdon, a local resident, addressed the Committee in objection to the application.

David Granat, the applicant, addressed the Committee in support of the application.

It was proposed by Councillor Dr Thornhill and seconded by Councillor Watkins that the application be approved with amended wording to the parking condition to secure at least five car parking spaces and additional parking conditions relating to drainage and restriction of occupancy to 1 occupant per room.

In reaching its decision the Committee considered the officer’s report and presentation, the addresses by public speakers and the written updates.

Resolved

That, in line with the officer’s recommendation, authority be delegated to the Assistant Director for Planning to grant permission for application 25/02114/F subject to the conditions set out below (and any amendments to those conditions as deemed necessary).

Conditions

1.         The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from 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 in accordance with the application form and the following plans and documents:

-       Existing Plans and Elevations 101

-       Proposed Plans OXL-2512-103 F

-       Lock Crescent OXL-2512-201 B Rev B Site Plan

-       Lock Crescent OXL-2512-202 Rev A SLP and Block

-       Lock Crescent OXL-2512-203 Rev A

-       LOCK CRESCENT- REVISED FULL SCHEME- OXL-2512-201 REV A Proposed Floor Plans

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.         Notwithstanding the details submitted, prior to the first use/occupation of the development hereby approved details of proposed parking and access for more than five vehicles to be accommodated within the site (including details of the proposed surfacing and drainage of the provision), has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The approved parking area shall be laid out and completed in accordance with the approved details prior to the first use/occupation of the development hereby approved. The car parking spaces shall be retained for the parking of vehicles at all times for the life of the development.

Reason: In the interests of highway safety, to ensure the provision of adequate off-street car parking and to comply with Policy ESD15 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

4.         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.

5.         The development shall be occupied until a scheme for the provision and implementation of foul and surface water drainage has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local planning authority. The drainage scheme shall demonstrate how the development will not worsen the current outflows and discharge rates of the site, with betterment being encouraged. The drainage works shall be constructed and completed in accordance with the approved plans before the first occupation of any of the buildings/dwellings hereby approved and shall be maintained as such thereafter.

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.

6.         Prior to the first use/occupation of the premises as a House in Multiple Occupation, details of refuse and recycling storage (including siting, enclosure/screening and capacity) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The approved refuse and recycling storage shall be provided prior to first occupation as a House in Multiple Occupation and shall thereafter be retained as such.

Reason: To ensure satisfactory refuse storage and collection arrangements, to safeguard the amenities of neighbouring occupiers and the appearance of the area in accordance with Policy ESD15 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.         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.         The House in Multiple Occupation, hereby approved, shall only be let as a single room occupancy to limit the tenant numbers to not more than 10 persons.

Reason: In order to safeguard the amenities and character of the area, in the interests of highway safety 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.