Agenda and minutes

The chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting, outlined the procedure to be followed and advised on emergency evacuation arrangements.

Councillor Stuart Davenport tendered his apologies.

Councillor Bob Johnston stated that in relation to application P15/V2670/HH – 237 Whitecross, Wootton; he is the Oxfordshire county councillor for the Wootton area but was not present when this application was discussed at their parish council meeting.

Councillor Anthony Hayward declared a pecuniary interest in relation to application P15/V2693/FUL – Carswell Golf Course, Buckland, Faringdon – he is the agent for the application and would not be present during discussion nor voting of this item.

Councillor Robert Sharp also declared a pecuniary interest in this application as he has had financial dealings with the applicant and would therefore not take part in the consideration of this item.

None.

The list showing 3 members of the public that had registered to speak on planning applications was tabled at the meeting.

None.

RESOLVED: to approve the following materials for application P14/V1663/FUL – land to the south of Blenheim Hill, Harwell – for the construction of 80 dwellings with associated open space, roads and parking provision:

Main Bricks:

·         Autumn Glow Multi

·         Chelsea Smoked Red

·         Arden Special Reserve

·         Clumber Red

Detail Brick:

·         Autumn Glow

Roof Tiles:

·         Sandtoft Tile – Rustic – Duo type as shown on site.

·         Sandtoft Tile – Dark Grey – Duo type as shown on site

Hanging tile samples as shown on site.

Outline application with all matters reserved for a residential development of up to 36 dwellings, including up to 14 affordable dwellings, with associated car parking and amenity space, and on-site public open space.

The officer presented the report and addendum on application P15/V2545/O for outline planning permission to develop up to 36 residential dwellings, including up to 14 affordable dwellings, associated parking, amenity space and on-site public open space on land at Challow Park, Challow Road, East Challow.

The addendum included an update regarding an extra condition requiring a preliminary risk assessment for land contamination to be agreed in writing to the local planning authority prior to commencement of work on site, due to the proximity of the site to a principal aquifer.

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

Phil Knight, a representative of East Challow Parish Council, spoke objecting to the application. His concerns included the following:

·         The site is not identified in the local plan part one (this site wouldn’t be in the emerging local plan part one 2031 as that plan only seeks to allocate “strategic” sites of more than 200 houses.  This site is thus too small for consideration at this stage.)

·         Disagree that there is a housing shortage in the area due to the number for sale in the locality;

·         Disconnection to shops – not a sustainable location;

·         No provision for the disabled;

·         Full independent traffic assessment dismissed;

·         No cycleways; and

·         Importance of separation between East Challow and Wantage.

Graham Blyth, a local resident, spoke objecting to the application. His concerns included the following:

·         Has policy changed as a result of court ruling that garden land can be considered brownfield? It needs to be tested;

·         Beech tree has a fungal infection, but otherwise could live for decades;

·         Importance of tree lines and view from the Lowland Vale;

·         Enough development in the area; and

·         Infrastructure needed first.

Philip Rawle, the applicant’s agent, spoke in support of the application. His speech included the following:

·         The development will be well contained, therefore the gap between East Challow and Wantage will be preserved – no statutory objections;

·         East Challow is considered to be a large village and the site is an acceptable location;

·         No highways objections, effect on A417 capacity not considered severe;

·         No objections regarding drainage;

·         No objections from the tree officer – the current plan accommodates the Beech tree; and

·         Contribution to St Nicholas’ school expansion.

Councillor Yvonne Constance, one of the local ward members, had submitted written representation objecting to the application. Her concerns included the following:

·         Not a sustainable location as there is no shop, few facilities and limited access to Wantage other than by car;

·         Future of the number 67 bus route;

·         Capacity for both primary and secondary schools;

·         Connection to the sewerage network, potential flood risk and drainage issues; and

·         Infrastructure will need to be enforced through S106 contributions.

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

·         Affordable housing welcome;

·         Extension of the 30mph speed limit is welcome;

·         Request for hand digging around the beech  ...  view the full minutes text for item 262.

Outline application (access and layout only) for erection of two detached dwellings, with new access (land rear of 18 Cumnor Hill.  Erection of replacement garage for 18 Cumnor Hill.

The officer presented the report and addendum on application P15/V1110/O for outline planning permission to erect two detached dwellings with new access and to erect a replacement garage at 18 Cumnor Hill, Cumnor.

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

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

RESOLVED: (10 votes to nil)

To grant outline planning permission for application P15/V1110/O, subject to the following conditions:

1.    Time limit - outline application.

2.    Approved plans.

3.    Standard outline condition.

4.    Access, car parking spaces and turning space.

5.    Drainage details (surface water).

6.    Drainage details (foul water).

7.    Sustainable drainage scheme.

Informatives:

1.    Surface water drainage.

To provide a pitched roof over a partially constructed detached store.

The officer presented the report on application P15/V2670/HH to provide a pitched roof over a partially constructed detached store at 237 Whitecross, Wootton.

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

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

RESOLVED: (10 votes to nil)

To grant planning permission for application P15/V2670/HH, subject to the following conditions:

1.    Time limit - full application.

2.    Approved plans.

3.    Materials in accordance with application.

4.    Ancillary accommodation.

Cessation of use of existing 10 bay 1 bay store golf driving range.  Erection of new 10 bay 2 bay store open driving range together with floodlighting and projecting fencing.

Councillors Robert Sharp and Anthony Hayward stepped down from the committee and did not take part in the consideration nor voting for this item.

The officer presented the report on application P15/V2693/FUL for the cessation of use of the existing 10 bay 1 bay store golf driving range and to erect a new 10 bay 2 bay store open driving range together with floodlighting and projecting fencing at Carswell Golf Course, Buckland, Faringdon.

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

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

RESOLVED: (8 votes to nil)

To grant planning permission for application P15/V2693/FUL, subject to the following conditions:

1.    Time limit - full application.

2.    Approved plans.

3.    Materials in accordance with application.

4.    External lighting – general.

5.    Floodlights house of use.