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 26/00586/CDC for over cladding of existing roof sheeting on Units 17-24 together with fitting of photovoltaic panels to all Units at Units 17 To 24 Thorpe Place, Banbury, OX16 4XH for Cherwell District Council.

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

It was proposed by Councillor Webb and seconded by Councillor Conway that application 26/00586/CDC be approved in line with the officer recommendation.

Resolved

That, in line with the officer’s recommendation, authority be delegated to the Assistant Director for Planning to grant permission for application 26/00586/CDC subject to the conditions set out below (and any amendments to those conditions as deemed necessary).

Conditions

Time Limit

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. 

Compliance with Plans 

2.          Except where otherwise stipulated by conditions attached to this permission, the development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the application form and following approved plans and documents:   

·     Drawing No. 25-111/01 Rev B – Site Location Plan & Proposed Plans and Elevations (Building 1 – South) (Wellan Ltd, dated 5 February 2026)

·     Drawing No. 25-111/02 Rev B – Site Block Plan & Proposed Plans and Elevations (Building 2 – North) (Wellan Ltd, dated 6 February 2026)

·     Euroclad 32/1000 Profile Sheet – External Roof Cladding Specification (Refresh Euroclad, dated May 2017)

·     Solar Panels Data Sheet (JA Solar) provided by agent in email dated  

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.      

Materials 

3.          The external materials to be used in the development shall be as specified in the approved application details, including the profiled metal roof sheeting finished in ‘dove grey.’  

Reason – To ensure satisfactory appearance of the development in accordance with Policy ESD15 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011–2031 and saved Policy C28 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996.   

Photovoltaic Panels 

4.          The photovoltaic panels hereby approved shall be installed only in accordance with the approved plans and shall thereafter be retained as such. 

Reason – To ensure the development is carried out as approved and to support the delivery of renewable energy in accordance with Policy ESD5 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011–2031.   

Construction Management Plan  

5.          No development shall commence unless and until a Construction Management Plan (CMP) has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The CMP shall detail proposed site security measures, to include (but not be limited to):

·     Perimeter fencing and hoarding details;

·     Access control measures for personnel and vehicles;

·     Lighting, surveillance, and alarm provisions during construction;

·     Measures to prevent unauthorised access outside of working hours;

·     Security protocols for storage of tools, materials, and plant machinery. 

The approved CMP, including the site security measures, shall be implemented in full for the duration of the construction works and adhered to at all times unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. 

Reason: To ensure the security of the site, protect public safety, and prevent crime and anti-social behaviour during the construction phase, in accordance with ESD15 of the Cherwell Local plan and the aims of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).