Agenda item

Approved in line with officer recommendation, subject to conditions (and any amendments as deemed necessary), details to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 25/03231/F, an application for change of use from 5 bedroom Dwelling (class C3) to 8 bedroom HMO (class sui generis) at 38 Longfields, Bicester, OX26 6QL for Hexiqon Homes Ltd.

Councillor Donna Ford addressed the Committee as a Local Ward Member.

Jack Piccaver, applicant, addressed the Committee in support of the application.

It was proposed by Councillor Watkins and seconded by Councillor Conway that application 25/03231/F be approved, in line with the officer recommendation. 

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

Resolved

That, in line with the officer’s recommendation, permission be granted for application 25/03231/F 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 form and following approved plans: - Drawing number BP.01 Rev A – [Block Plan/Location Plan] - Drawing number P.01 – [Proposed Elevations] - Drawing number P.02 – [Proposed Layout Plans] - Drawing number P.03 – [Proposed Kitchen and En-suite Layouts) - Drawing number P.04 Rev B – [Proposed Site Plan] - Drawing number P.05 – [Proposed Bin and Bike Stores] - Drawing number P.06 – [Proposed Drainage 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.         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.

4.         Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved, the parking and manoeuvring area shall be provided in accordance with the plans approved (drawing numbers P.04 Rev B and P.05 and drawing titled ‘Dropped kerb and swept path analysis Rev A’) 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.

5.         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 drawing number P.04 Rev B and P.05. 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.         Prior to the first use or occupation of the development hereby permitted, bin storage facilities shall be provided on the site in accordance with drawing numbers P.04 Rev B and P.05. 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.

7.         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 8 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.