Proposed part demolition of existing property and proposed two-storey front extension and side extension and roof dormers. Erection of a detached garage with accommodation above. Existing access improvements, gate relocation and associated hard and soft landscaping works. (Amended plans and Design & Access Statement received 14 October 2024).
Minutes:
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/V0687/HH for proposed part demolition of existing property and proposed two-storey front extension and side extension and roof dormers. Erection of a detached garage with accommodation above. Existing access improvements, gate relocation and associated hard and soft landscaping works. (Amended plans and Design & Access Statement received 14 October 2024) on land at Pemberley, Lamborough Hill, Wootton, Abingdon, OX13 6BY.
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 the meeting.
The planning officer introduced the report and provided an update that a response was no longer outstanding in regard to the pre-commencement conditions.
The planning officer informed the committee the proposal sought permission for two storey front and side extensions on a detached plot with alterations to the existing access. She showed the proposed elevations and outlined the orientation in relation to the existing neighbouring dwellings. The planning officer advised that the extension would project forward of the existing elevation and the proposed garage contained vehicle and cycle parking to the ground floor with a workshop and bathroom area above. She highlighted an existing flat roof and dormer window and informed the committee the application was recommended for approval subject to the conditions set out in the report.
Vivienne and Micheal Li, the applicants, spoke in support of the application.
Councillor Val Shaw, a local ward councillor, spoke on the application.
The committee asked officers if the addition of a construction traffic management plan (CTMP) condition would be acceptable. The planning officer advised this was possible but consideration had to be given as to if this was reasonable and necessary. The planning officer confirmed that officers had not proposed any CTMP conditions. The Development Manager advised that it would be unusual for such conditions to be required for a householder development and that adding an informative covering the relevant information would be more appropriate.
The committee asked officers to confirm if in light of the concerns raised in relation to overlooking a condition requiring planting could be added? The planning officer advised there was a proposed landscaping condition which would require the applicants to submit details and officers would then make an assessment.
A motion, moved and seconded to approve the application with an informative highlighting environmental health standards and that construction traffic is parked on site was carried on being put to the vote.
The committee reflected that they were pleased to positive conversations between neighbours and that the Parish council response was also important.
The committee noted their concerns about the busy road the site was on and that the informative would serve as helpful reminder of the restrictions on working hours.
RESOLVED: to approve planning application P24/V0687/HH subject to the following conditions:
Standard
1. Commencement date
2. Approved plans
Pre-commencement & Implementation
3. Landscaping Scheme (Submission & Implementation)
Pre-occupation
4. Access improvements in accordance with highway authority’s
specifications
5. Car parking in accordance with submitted details
6. Turning space in accordance with submitted details
Compliance
7. Materials in accordance with submitted details
8. Rooflight sill height
9. Dormer windows obscure glazing
10. No surface water drainage to highway
11. No garage conversion to habitable accommodation
12. Gate set-back
Informatives
13. Works within the highway
14. CIL – extensions advisory
15. Hours of operation for construction and demolition
16. Parking of vehicles associated with development work
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