Agenda and minutes

To receive any announcements from the chairman, and general housekeeping matters.

The chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting.

To receive notification of any matters which the chairman determines should be considered as urgent business and the special circumstances which have made the matters urgent.

None.

To record the attendance of substitute members, if any, who have been authorised to attend in accordance with the provisions of standing order 17(1), with notification having been given to the proper officer before the start of the meeting and to receive apologies for absence.

Councillor Sue Marchant sent her apologies.

To adopt and sign as a correct record the minutes of the committee meeting previously circulated.

No minutes were available for approval.

To receive any declarations of disclosable pecuniary interests, and other declarations, in respect of items on the agenda for this meeting.  

None.

Any statements and/or petitions from members of the public under standing order 33, relating to planning applications, will be made or presented at the meeting.

A list showing the members of the public wishing to address the committee on each planning application was tabled and agenda items were taken in the order of the list.

Any statements and/or petitions from the public under standing order 32 will be made or presented at the meeting.

None.

18 dwellings (8 dwellings for the Over 55 age range, 7 affordable and 3 open market dwellings) with landscaping and associated infrastructure.

The officer presented the report on application P14/V0080/FUL for planning permission for the construction of 18 homes, of which seven are affordable units, three are full open market and eight are over-55’s units on land at Penstones Farm, Horsecroft, Stanford in the Vale.

Consultations, representations, policy and guidance and this site’s planning history are detailed in the officer’s report which forms part of the agenda pack for this meeting.

Updates from the report:

Oxfordshire County Council reported that they maintained their objection to the application because of the pressure on places at the school.

Mark Isaacs, representing Stanford in the Vale Parish Council, spoke objecting to the application. His concerns included the following:

·         the primary school was at capacity. Recently granted planning permission for 73 houses would put pressure on school places;

·         the village had started to prepare a neighbourhood plan. Initial responses did not favour development on this site, and wished to safeguard conservation areas from development;

·         the site design was not integrated or inclusive.

Nina Stillion, a local resident, spoke objecting to the application. Her concerns included the following:

·         the relationship of the development to the village;

·         the impact of increased traffic, lack of pavement over the whole length of the access to the site, and the unsafe junction;

·         unacceptable design lacking in provision of open space and infrastructure.

Simon Tofts, the applicant’s agent, spoke in favour of the application. His speech included the following:

·         The application as set out dealt with the concerns and there were no objections from statutory or professional bodies;

·         The application provided ample parking on site, open space, and a package of off-site improvements. This included provision for education which could be used to extend the school, and a contribution to the parish council.

Councillor Robert Sharp, one of the ward councillors, said he had reservations about the application, including concerns about the access road and the impact on this part of the village. Eighteen houses did not make a significant difference to the housing land supply.

The committee considered this application, with advice from officers where appropriate; the discussion covered the following points:

·         This was not a strategic site.

·         The impact of the development on the setting of the adjacent listed building on the edge of the settlement, which after debate was considered to be detrimental.

·         The impact of the development on the rural setting of this part of the village, and the impact of extending the built up area of the village onto this site, which after debate was considered to be detrimental on balance.

·         On balance, given the consultation responses from statutory and professional bodies, the proposal was acceptable. However, the development placed too much pressure on the school and the developer contribution could not mitigate this. The cumulative impact of recent permissions and this application on the local primary school was unacceptable. The committee took seriously Oxfordshire County Council’s continued objection because the school would not be able to accommodate the extra children.

·         The site layout did  ...  view the full minutes text for item 23.

Outline for erection of 54 dwelling houses, all matters reserved except access.

The officer presented the report on application P13/V2731/O for outline permission for the erection of 54 dwelling houses with all matters reserved except access at Willow Farm, Packhorse Lane, Marcham, OX13 6NU.         

Consultations, representations, policy and guidance and this site’s planning history are detailed in the officer’s report which forms part of the agenda pack for this meeting. There were no updates to the report.

David Walton, representing Marcham Parish Council, spoke about the application. He said that:

·         the parish council had not voted to reject this application but would prefer a lower housing density and were concerned that the projected number of children was too low;

·         the S106 agreement should require a new primary school classroom;

·         a road through this development linking to adjacent sites, two-lane with pavement, should be provided;

·         local design guidelines should be taken into account.

Bob Anderson, a local resident, spoke objecting to the application. His concerns related to the proposed access onto the busy main road, and the effect on the bus stop and access to the houses opposite the site.

Debbie Jones, the applicant’s agent, spoke in favour of the application. Her speech included the following:

·         the layout was illustrative;

·         the final design details were to be agreed and would respect the village’s design guidelines;

·         the applicant was aware of the need to discuss the location of the bus stop with the highways authority.

Councillor Catherine Webber, one of the ward councillors, spoke about the application. The points she raised included concerns about the higher than preferred density; education provision and links between separate but adjacent developments.

The committee considered this application, with advice from officers where appropriate; the discussion covered access, internal connections between developments, and education provision.

RESOLVED: (for 12; against 0; abstentions1)

to grant outline planning permission for application P13/V2731/O, Willow Farm Packhorse Lane Marcham, OX13 6NU, subject to:

completion of section 106 agreements to secure:

·        on-site affordable housing provision

·        on-site open space provision

·        contributions towards off-site facilities and services

and the following conditions:

1.      Requirement for receipt of a reserved matters application or a detailed scheme within six months and the scheme to be available for implementation within 18 months from the date of the outline permission to help address the immediate housing land shortfall.

2.      Approved plans.

3.      Details of access onto Packhorse lane.

4.      MC2 - materials (samples).

5.      HY6 - access, parking  and turning in accordance with plan.

6.      HY12 - new estate roads.

7.      LS1 - landscaping scheme.

8.      Open space management plan.

9.      LS4 - tree protection.

10. Drainage details (surface and foul).

11. Sustainable drainage scheme.

12. Drainage strategy in accordance with flood risk assessment.

13. Grampian condition on water capacity.

14. RE7[I] – boundary details in accordance with plan.

15. RE5 - restriction on fences / walls.

16. RE11 - garage accommodation.

17. Refuse bin storage.

18. Cycleway / footpath route network.

19. Construction traffic management plan.

20. Residential travel plan.

and that the issuing of  ...  view the full minutes text for item 24.

Erection of two 2 bed flats, two 1 bed flats and two studio flats.  (Re-submission of withdrawn application P13/V2443/FUL)

The officer presented the report on application P14/V0625/FUL for planning permission to build 6 dwelling units comprising 2 one-bedroom flats, 2 two-bedroom flats and 2 studio flats within a single building on land at the south and rear of 89A - 93 Eynsham Road, Botley Oxford, OX2 9DG.     

Consultations, representations, policy and guidance and this site’s planning history are detailed in the officer’s report which forms part of the agenda pack for this meeting.

Updates from the report

·         Thames Water had raised no objections on grounds of water or sewerage capacity.

·         There were no objections raised by the police or the council’s drainage engineer.

·         The recommendations in the report were amended to delete ‘outline’ and the text in the paragraph after ‘the following conditions’.

Harry Dickinson, representing Cumnor Parish Council, spoke in support of the application.

Deborah Waller, a local resident, spoke objecting to the application. Her concerns included access and traffic, drainage, and the harm to the immediate locality.

Fran Ryan and Chris Askew, the applicant and agent, spoke in support of the application.

Councillor Judy Roberts, one of the ward councillors, spoke in support of the application.

Councillor John Woodford, one of the ward councillors, spoke about the application.

The committee considered this application, with advice from officers where appropriate.

RESOLVED: (for 13; against 0)

to grant planning permission for application P14/V0625/FUL, land at the south and rear of 89A - 93 Eynsham Road, Botley Oxford, OX2 9DG, subject to:

completion of section 106 agreement to secure:

·        car club provision arrangements on site

·        clarification of off-site facilities and services (waste collection)

·        off site highway works to junction (to close off eastern arm)

and the following conditions:

1.      Three year time limit (full permission).

2.      Approved drawings.

3.      Materials.

4.      Shared TV aeriels.

5.      Slab level.

6.      Boundary details.

7.      Landscape scheme – submission and subsequent implementation.

8.      Tree protection.

9.      Access (including closure of east access lane), parking and turning, cycle storage.

10.Sustainable travel information pack shall be provided.

11.Drainage details (surface and foul).

12.Sustainable urban drainage scheme.

13.Refuse storage facilities.

and to note that the head of planning will issue permission in consultation with the committee chairman.

Erection of three dwellings.

The officer presented the report on application P13/V2708/FUL for planning permission for demolition of the existing outbuildings on the site and the erection of three detached dwellings at Kings Farm Cottage, Ebbs Lane, East Hanney, OX12 0HL.

Consultations, representations, policy and guidance and this site’s planning history are detailed in the officer’s report which forms part of the agenda pack for this meeting.

Judy Long, representing East Hanney Parish Council, spoke objecting to the application. Her concerns included the risk of flooding and contamination, damage from construction vehicles, and overdevelopment of the site.

Jonathan Ede the applicant’s agent, spoke in favour of the application. His speech included an explanation of the flood mitigation measures.

The committee considered this application, with advice from officers where appropriate.

RESOLVED (for 11; against 2)

to grant planning permission for application P13/V2708/FUL, Kings Farm Cottage, Ebbs Lane, East Hanney, OX12 0HL, subject to the following conditions:

1.      Commencement three years - full planning permission.

2.      Approved plans.

3.      Samples of materials.

4.      Visibility splays to be submitted and approved.

5.      Landscaping scheme, including hard and soft landscaping, boundary treatments to be submitted for approval.

6.      Implementation of approved landscaping scheme.

7.      Detailed sustainable drainage scheme to be submitted, approved and implemented.

8.      Parking provided as shown on plan.

9.      Works to be carried out in accordance with tree survey, arboricultural report and accompanying tree protection plan.

10. Development to be in accordance with the flood risk assessment and mitigation measures.

Erection of part single storey and part two storey detached house.  (Re-submission of refused application P13/V0337/FUL)

The officer presented the report on application P14/V0382/FUL for planning permission to part single storey and part two storey detached house on land adjacent to Humber Barn, Westcot, Wantage.

Consultations, representations, policy and guidance and this site’s planning history are detailed in the officer’s report which forms part of the agenda pack for this meeting.

Iain Brown, representing Sparsholt Parish Council, spoke in support of the application. His points included the following:

·        The community required modest and controlled growth and this continued a long tradition of such growth.

·        This met policy H13 which allows for one or two houses as infill within the built up area of a community.

·        There was strong local support.

Tim Comyn, a local resident, spoke objecting to the application and in support of the officer’s recommendation. His concerns included the following:

·        This was a small settlement with no facilities, and limited facilities in Sparsholt. Therefore the site is in an unsustainable location with a heavy reliance on a car.

·        There were no special circumstances to justify the development.

John O’Gorman, the applicant, spoke in favour of the application. Her/his speech included the following:

·        The site was well screened and there were no open views across or onto the site.

·        The settlement benefited from a bus service and was within walking distance of Sparsholt.

·        A smaller house would complement the existing larger extended houses.

Councillor Yvonne Constance, one of the ward councillors, spoke in support of the application. The points she raised included the following:

·        The proposed development had no adverse impact in planning terms and caused no harm, being well screened and causing no objections on highways grounds.

·        This should be considered an infill site and contributes to the settlement.

The committee considered this application, with advice from officers where appropriate.

RESOLVED: (for 7; against 6)

to refuse planning permission for aplication P14/V0382/FUL, land adjacent to Humber Barn Westcot Wantage, for the following reasons:

1 : Unsustainable location contrary to policy GS1.

2 : No agricultural justification, unsustainble location – policy H12 and National Planning Policy Framework.

3 : Not infilling, pressure on neighbouring plots.

4 : Impact on open outlook of the lowland vale in this immediate area (policy NE9).

Erection of one semi-detached house and two 1 bedroom maisonettes in a 2 storey block for social housing use. (As amended by site address to include "Land Adjacent To") (as amended by revised plan DRA/301RevB received 10 April 2014.)

The officer presented the report on application P14/V0296/FUL for two one-bedroom flats and one three- bedroom house, all for social housing use, on land adjacent to 3 Marcham Road, Drayton, Abingdon, OX14 4JH.

Consultations, representations, policy and guidance and this site’s planning history are detailed in the officer’s report which forms part of the agenda pack for this meeting.

Updates to the report

·         One further objection from a local resident.

Councillor Richard Webber, one of the ward councillors, spoke in support of the application.

The committee considered this application, with advice from officers where appropriate.

RESOLVED: (for 13; against 0)

to grant planning permission for application P14/V0296/FUL on land adjacent to 3 Marcham Road, Drayton, Abingdon, OX14 4JH subject to the completion of a section 106 agreement to secure the affordable housing, and the following conditions:

1.      Commencement three years - full planning permission.

2.      List of approved plans.

3.      Access, parking and turning in accordance with plan.

4.      Samples of materials to be approved.

5.      Drainage details(surface and foul) to be submitted.

6.      Boundary details to be submitted.

7.      Window cill height for eastern first floor window to be no lower than 1.7m.

8.      Obscure glazing for western first floor window.

9.      No additional windows to be inserted at first floor in east and west elevations.

Conversion of traditional building to 2 dwellings. Development of a pair of semi detached properties. Removal of redundant farm buildings. (as amplified by structural survey and agents letter and amended by plans received 27 February 2014.)(as amplified by additional Newt Assessment received 23 April 2014.)

The officer presented the report on application P13/V2728/FUL for planning permission for the removal of all modern agricultural buildings, except one to the very rear of the site; conversion of the traditional barn into two four-bedroom dwellings; construction of two three-bedroom semi-detached dwellings at Manor Farm, Bourton, SN6 8HU.

Consultations, representations, policy and guidance and this site’s planning history are detailed in the officer’s report which forms part of the agenda pack for this meeting.

Gail Macdonald, the applicant’s agent, spoke in support of the application.

The committee considered this application, with advice from officers where appropriate.

RESOLVED: (for 13; against 0)

to grant planning permission for application P13/V2728/FUL at Manor Farm, Bourton, SN6 8HU subject to the following conditions:

1.      Commencement of development – three years.

2.      List of approved plans.

3.      Materials for stone walls of barn to match existing.

4.      Samples of materials for barn roof and new houses to be submitted for approval.

5.      Details of artificial swallow nesting boxes to be submitted.

6.      Works to carried out in accordance with great crested newt working statement.

7.      Access and parking to be in accordance with plan.

8.      Car ports to be retained for parking.

9.      Details of landscaping scheme to be submitted.

10. Landscaping scheme to be implemented.

11. Details of Sustainable drainage scheme to be submitted.

12. Contaminated land condition.

Proposed two dwellings and works thereto.

The officer presented the report on application P14/V0338/FUL for two detached dwellings and two detached garages on land adjacent to Elm Tree Walk, Shippon.

Consultations, representations, policy and guidance and this site’s planning history are detailed in the officer’s report which forms part of the agenda pack for this meeting.

Geoff Fitzgerald, representing St Helen Without Parish Council, spoke in support of the application.

Paul Butt, the applicant’s agent, spoke in favour of the application.

Councillor Catherine Webber, one of the ward councillors, spoke in support of the application.

The committee considered this application, with advice from officers where appropriate.

RESOLVED: (for 9; against 1; abstentions 3)

to refuse planning permission for application P14/V0338/FUL, land adjacent to Elm Tree Walk, Shippon, for the following reason:

In the opinion of the Local Planning Authority the area of land could accommodate more than two dwellings and it is considered that the fact that only two dwellings are proposed does not of itself mean that the construction of two dwellings on the land amounts to limited infilling.  As such the proposal is considered to be contrary to policy GS3 of the adopted Vale of White Horse Local Plan and the provisions of the National Planning Policy Framework.

Demolition of existing three bed detached house and construction of two semi-detached three bed houses.

The officer presented the report on application P14/V0487/FUL for planning permission to demolish the existing three-bedroom detached house and build two semi-detached three-bedroom houses at The Goldings, Stonehill Lane, Southmoor, OX13 5HU.

Consultations, representations, policy and guidance and this site’s planning history are detailed in the officer’s report which forms part of the agenda pack for this meeting.

The committee considered this application, with advice from officers where appropriate.

RESOLVED: (for 13; against 0)

to grant planning permission for application P14/V0487/FUL, The Goldings, Stonehill Lane, Southmoor, OX13 5HU, subject to the following conditions:

1.      Commencement three years - full planning permission.

2.      List of approved plans.

3.      Samples of materials to be approved.

4.      Access and parking to be in accordance with plan.

5.      Development  to be carried out in accordance with submitted arboricultural method statement.

6.      Development to carried out in accordance with submitted foundation design unless alternative agreed with the local planning authority.

7.      Sustainable drainage scheme to be approved and implemented.

8.      Removal of permitted development rights for rear extensions.

To consider any materials submitted prior to the meeting of the Committee.

Any materials submitted will be on display prior to the meeting.

No materials were considered.