Agenda item

Removal of existing dwelling and construction of 1no. detached 4-bed dwelling and 1no. 3-bed dwelling (as amended by plans received 28 June 2024 and amended description agreed 28 May 2024).

Councillor Val Shaw declared a non-registerable interest in this item as she was the local ward member. Councillor Shaw stood down from the committee during the consideration of this application and did not participate in the debate or vote.

The committee considered planning application P24/V0255/FUL for the removal of existing dwelling and construction of 1no. detached 4-bed dwelling and 1no. 3-bed dwelling (as amended by plans received 28 June 2024 and amended description agreed 28 May 2024) on land at Little Orchard, Lamborough Hill, Wootton, Abingdon, OX13 6DA.

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

The planning officer introduced the report and highlighted that a superseded plan had made it into the agenda pack and should be disregarded. He also clarified that the planning history within the officer report related solely to the neighbouring site and not the site itself.

The planning officer informed the committee that the application came before the committee at the request of the local ward member. He went on to confirm that the application was for the proposed demolition of the existing dwelling and erection of two new dwellings. The site was located close to The Bystander pub junction with the proposed dwellings being sited closer and more parallel to the road than the existing.

The planning officer highlighted that the 3-bed dwelling would be located in the south of the site with the 4-bed dwelling in the northern part of the site. The planning officer showed street scene images which illustrated that the proposed dwellings would be of a similar scale and appearance to those nearby.

The planning officer advised that the important considerations for this application related to the character of the area, neighbour amenity and highway safety. The planning officer concluded that the application was unharmful and in accordance with the Local Development Plan and therefore the application was recommended for approval.

Huw Mellor (Carter Jonas), the agent representing the applicant, spoke in support of the application.

Councillor Val Shaw, the local ward member, spoke on the application.

The committee asked if it was possible to include a condition which limited the working hours on site. The planning officer confirmed this was possible.

The committee noted the condition which sought the retention of a beech hedge on the site. The planning officer advised this was as it contributed to the strong character of the area.

The committee noted that policy DG1 required development to respect the local character and heritage and local distinctiveness of the area but that the proposals were very similar to the new dwellings nearby. The planning officer confirmed that following appeals on the site to the north the Planning Inspector had concluded there was a very mixed character to the area.

The committee asked if it was possible to apply a condition which required workers to park on the site. The planning officer confirmed that there was no ability to require workers to park on site but that a Construction Traffic Management Plan (CTMP) could be required which would include plans of the site layout and therefore highlight onsite parking.

A motion, moved and seconded, to approve the application subject to additional conditions in relation to a CTMP covering parking during construction, mud on the road and deliveries outside of peak hours and restrictions on working hours was carried on being put to the vote:

RESOLVED: to approve planning application P24/V0255/FUL subject to the following conditions:

1 : Commencement Date                     

2 : Approved plans *                  

3 : Construction Traffic Management (details required)                    

4 : Drainage Details (Surface Water)              

5 : Drainage Details (Foul Water)        

6 : Integrated Biodiversity Enhancements (prior to slab level)         

7 : Material samples        

8 : Landscaping (incl hardsurfacing and boundary treatment)         

9 : Access details            

10 : Details of bicycle parking               

11 : Electric Vehicle Charging Points (details required)                    

12 : Car parking in accordance with submitted details          

13 : Turning space in accordance with submitted details                 

14 : Retain Existing Hedgerow              

15 : Hours of operation - construction/demolition sites

Informatives

1: INF17 - Works within the Highway              

2 : CIL- Planning permission or reserved matters approval (Vale)                  

3 : Surface water drainage informative            

4 : Foul water drainage informative