Agenda and minutes

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

Apologies were received from Councillor Robert Sharp, chairman of planning committee. Councillor Monica Lovatt substituted for Councillor Sharp on the committee and Councillor Sandy Lovatt chaired the meeting.

Councillor Bob Johnson was a member of Kennington Parish Council, but had not been present when application P16/V0565/HH had come before committee.

To adopt and sign as a correct record the minutes of the committee meeting held on 13 April 2016. 

The minutes of the meeting on 13 April 2016 were approved by the committee and signed by the chairman.

To receive any updates since publication of the agenda in the addendum report.

There were no items of urgent business.

The list showing parish councils, members of the public, agents and ward councillors that had registered to speak on planning applications was tabled at the meeting.

None.

P16/V0197/DIS – Barnett Road, Steventon 

– Materials approved

P16/V0698/DIS – Land to the west of Didcot Power Station, Sutton Courtenay Lane

– Materials deferred for assessment at next committee to seek further visualisations and images of the proposed materials and seek more in-keeping materials and colours.

P16/V0917/DIS – Land west of Hyde Copse, Marcham 

– Materials delegated for assessment to officer level in consultation with the local members to seek better quality roof tiles more in-keeping with the character of the area.

Demolition of existing dwelling and associated outbuildings. Erection of two new four bedroom dwellings with associated bin and bike stores.

The officer presented the report and addendum on application P16/V0508/FUL for the demolition of the existing dwelling and associated outbuildings and the erection of two new four bedroom dwellings with associated bin and bike stores at 56 Hurst Rise, Cumnor Hill, Oxford, OX2 9HQ.

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.

A further 11 objections had been received from the parish and local residents, which are dealt with either in the original report or in the addendum report, which is appended to the main agenda.

Dr Andrew Pritchard, from North Hinksey Parish Council, spoke objecting to the application. His concerns included the following:

·         Out of character with the neighbourhood: the proposed development would be the only semi-detached house in the road and contravenes local policies;

·         Proposed access to the site is not adequate, and manoeuvring on the site and parking are also inadequate and contravene local policies;

·         There is a tree protection order on the large beech tree which is likely to be damaged during demolition of the site.

Jill Cottee, a local resident, spoke in objection to the application and spoke on behalf of other neighbours, her concerns included the following:

·         The mass of the building is larger and higher than the existing building;

·         Visual amenity, the proposed development will adversely dominate the street;

·         It will be the only semi-detached house on the street and is out of character;

·         The land is inherently unstable; there are no hydrological statements for this site;

·         There are concerns about ingress and egress of the site;

·         There is concern about significant trees.

Kieron Roberts from Riach Architects, the agent for the applicant, spoke in favour of the application.

·         The proposed development is sympathetic with the character and appearance of the area and has been designed to respect the neighbours and to not impact on their privacy and light;

·         Concerns raised by neighbours have been carefully considered by specialist consultants;

·         Trees, traffic and highways, and ecology have all been carefully considered.

Ward councillor Debby Hallett spoke in objection to the application.

·         Previous applications had been rejected by the Planning Inspector, particularly given the flood considerations;

·         This development would dominate the street scene;

·         Drainage should not be handled by a condition;

·         The site is artificially flat;

·         It would be unsafe to proceed without evidence of the flood risks and flood mitigation plans;

·         Mature landscaping will need to be cut down.

Planning officer response:

·         Character: the proposed building has been designed to look like a single dwelling with an extension and to take account of the slope on the hill. The Planning Inspector had previously considered a much bigger scheme;

·         Access and parking: had been assessed by highway officer, there were no continued objections;

·         Amenity space: meets requirements;

·         Tree protection: forestry officer is satisfied that this can be met by condition;

·         Drainage: drainage engineer has reviewed the application and no longer has an objection;

·         Previous appeals:  ...  view the full minutes text for item 9.

Outline application for the construction of a single dwelling.

The officer presented the report and addendum on application P16/V0350/O for the outline application for the construction of a single dwelling at 37 Robsart Place, Cumnor, OX2 9QT.

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.

All matters are reserved so this is an application in principle.

There were no public speakers or ward councillors to address this item.

The committee considered the application and discussed it with information from the officers.

·           The space is very constrained, but siting of the property could be further considered when it comes back for consideration of reserved matters;

·           There is sufficient amenity space according to the indicative plan.

A motion, moved and seconded for approval, was declared carried on being put to the vote

RESOLVED (11 to nil)

Rear two storey extension and adjoining first floor addition over existing single storey previous extension. Enclosed porch to replace canopy.

The officer presented the report on application P16/V0445/HH for the rear two storey extension and adjoining first floor addition over existing single storey previous extension (enclosed porch to replace canopy) at 51 Curtis Avenue, Abingdon, OX14 3UL

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.

There were no public speakers or ward councillors present for this meeting.

The committee discussed the application with advice from the officers

·         The proposed application is in line with policy and guidance, despite being rather cramped;

·         The closest neighbours do not object.

A motion, moved and seconded for approval, was declared carried on being put to the vote.

RESOLVED (11 to nil)

Erection of two bay cart shed/garage (retrospective).

The officer presented the report on application P16/V0023/HH for the erection of a two bay car shed/garage (retrospective) Pook’s, 121 Cumnor Hill, Oxford, OX2 9JA.

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.

There were no public speakers or ward councillors to address this item.

The committee discussed this item with advice from the officers.

·         This was a retrospective application;

·         Very little was visible from the road;

·         Any further development would be subject to planning permission.

A motion, moved and seconded for approval, was declared carried on being put to the vote.

RESOLVED (11 to nil)

To grant planning permission.

Demolition of current lean to garage extension and replacement with single story extension to existing bungalow.

The officer presented the report, and addendum, on application P16/V0565/HH for the demolition of the current lean to garage extension and replacement with single story extension to existing bungalow at Manor Grove, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5QY.

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.

There were no public speakers or ward councillors to address this item.

The parish council objected as two conditions which they put forward were not included. Officers considered these not to be reasonable but they would be added as informatives: these were that materials for the development to be stored within the boundary of the site and that any damage to highways and footpaths would need to be repaired.

The ward councillor, Bob Johnston, spoke confirming that the reason for the parish council’s wish for conditions was because of the number of students for Matthew Arnold school which passed this site.

The committee discussed the application with advice from the officers.

A motion, moved and seconded for approval, was declared carried on being put to the vote.