Agenda item

Proposed extension to accommodate a self and custom build 2 bedroom dwelling on corner plot.(as per Additional Information received 14 November 2024 and amended plans received 19 December 2024)

The committee considered planning application P24/V1983/FUL:

Proposed extension to accommodate a self and custom build 2 bedroom dwelling on corner plot.(as per Additional Information received 14 November 2024 and amended plans received 19 December 2024).

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 presented the report to members.

This application was referred to the planning committee in accordance with the Council's scheme of delegation, as the Council owns the land within the red line area and objections on planning grounds have been received.

The site location plan showed the position of the site on the corner of School Close to the west, with Stone Bridge Road to the north, adjoining properties to the south, and other residential properties on all sides. Vehicular access was gained via School Close to the west via a dropped kerb.

The site plan showed the new dwelling to the side of the existing house, built over an existing single-storey garage. The subdivision of the plot was to the rear, with a widened parking area to the front of the dwellings. The existing house would have two car parking spaces, while the new dwelling would have one.

The proposed plans showed the side extension set down and back from the existing house, with front and rear projections, seeking to give the appearance of an ancillary extension to the house.

Members were advised that the main issues when assessing this application were its impacts on highway safety and the character of the area. The new dwelling would be provided with a single car parking space, which was considered sufficient for a dwelling of this size in this location, in accordance with Oxfordshire County Council's adopted standards, as confirmed by their lack of objection to the application.

Officers also considered that there would be no harm to visual amenities. Therefore, in the absence of objections from technical consultees and subject to the recommended conditions, officers recommended that permission be granted.

It was noted that Steventon Parish Council had submitted a statement, but no one was present to speak on the application. Members asked questions about the application, particularly regarding highway safety. It was clarified that initial objections from the highways department were resolved after further information was submitted, and a new access to the side was deleted from the proposals for design and character reasons.

Members discussed the application, noting that the highways department initially had objections but later withdrew them after further information was submitted. The proposed new access to the side was deleted from the proposals for design and character reasons.

Members sought clarification on the ownership of the land within the red line area. It was explained that the Council retained ownership of the verge, which included the pavement.

Members noted there were no material planning considerations to object to and that the proposal was in keeping with the area. Some concerns were raised about parking and the potential creation of a terrace, but it was felt that these did not detract from the character of the area.

A motion, moved and seconded, to approve the application was carried on being put to the vote.

RESOLVED: to approve planning application P24/V1983/FUL subject to the following conditions:

1.   Commencement within 3 yrs                    

2.   Development in accordance with approved plans           

3.   Surface water drainage details to be submitted

4.   Improve existing vehicular access              

5.   Boundary in accordance with submitted plan                 

6.   Car parking in accordance with submitted plan              

7.   Bicycle parking details to be submitted       

8.   Materials in accordance with submitted details               

9.   PD restriction on fences/walls        

10.  Works within the highway informative                 

11.  CIL - Planning permission    

12.  Surface water drainage informative