Agenda and minutes

To adopt and sign as a correct record the minutes of the committee meeting held on 10 February 2016.

RESOLVED: to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 10 February 2015 as a correct record and agree that the Chairman sign these as such.

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Temporary and personal permission for change of use of land for the erection of one private gypsy and traveller mobile home.

The committee considered planning application P15/S1878/FUL for the temporary and personal permission for a change of use of land to erect one private gypsy and traveller mobile home on land at 12 Kiln Lane, Garsington.

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.

Chris Wright, a representative of Garsington Parish Council, spoke in objection to the application.

Barbara Engstrom, a local resident, spoke in objection to the application.

Elizabeth Gillespie, the local ward councillor, spoke objecting to the application.

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

RESOLVED: to grant planning permission for application P15/S1878/FUL, subject to the following conditions:

1.    Temporary and personal permission for three years.

2.    Approved plans.

3.    Prevention of permanent occupation of touring caravan.

4.    Materials as on plan.

5.    Withdrawal of permitted development rights for fences and enclosures.

6.    Turning area and car parking.

7.    Vision splay details.

8.    Details of boundary treatments including gates and fences to be submitted and approved.

9.    Withdrawal of permitted development - no outbuildings etc.

10.Implementation of landscaping scheme as shown on drawing number 299/2.

11.Foul and surface water drainage details to be submitted and approved.

Demolish part of the existing weir at Goring Lock for a distance of approximately 18m westwards of the lock island, and replace it with three archimedes screws (3.5m in diameter each), associated housing for generators and control equipment, a 2.1m wide fish pass, a new eel pass and a new 3.0m wide flood control gate for the use of the Environment agency.

The committee considered planning application P15/S2946/FUL to demolish part of the existing weir at Goring Lock for a distance of approximately 18m westwards of the lock island and replace it with three archimedes screws (3.5m in diameter each), associated housing for generators and control equipment, a 2.1m wide fish pass, a new eel pass and a new 3m wide flood control gate for the use of the Environment Agency.

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.

David Brooker, a representative of Goring Parish Council, spoke in objection to the application.

Mary Carr, a local resident, spoke in objection to the application.

Tim Chatterton, the applicant, spoke in support of the application.

Kevin Bulmer, the local ward councillor, spoke objecting to the application.

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

RESOLVED: to grant planning permission for application P15/S2946/FUL, subject to the following conditions:

1.    Work to commence within three years.

2.    In accordance with approved plans.

3.    Flood risk mitigation – in accordance with flood risk assessment.

4.    Construction traffic management plan.

5.    Schedule of materials, finishes and detailing.

6.    Specification of the archimedes screw.

7.    Fish pass design and details.

8.    Eel pass design and details.

9.    Acoustic assessment.

10.Wildlife protection.

11.No lighting.

Informatives

1.    Wild bird and nest protection.

2.    Public right of way – liaison with Oxfordshire County Council.

3.    Flood defence consent.

Demolition of outbuildings and erection of new 3 bedroom house.

The committee considered planning application P15/S4140/FUL to demolish the outbuildings and erect a new 3 bedroom house at Croft House, Limetree Road, Goring.

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.

Catherine Hall, a representative of Goring Parish Council, spoke objecting to the application.

John Boler, a local resident, spoke in objection to the application.

Richard Anderson, the applicant’s agent, spoke in support of the application.

Kevin Bulmer, the local ward councillor, spoke objecting to the application.

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

RESOLVED: to grant planning permission for application P15/S4140/FUL, subject to the following conditions:

1.    Commencement three years - full planning permission.

2.    Approved plans.

3.    Sample materials required (all).

4.    Rooflights (height).

5.    Vision splay details.

6.    Turning area and car parking.

7.    Tree protection (general).

8.    UNIQUE - surface water drainage.

New detached 5-bedroom house sited to the north west of Spinney Cottages at the entrance to Waterperry Estate.

The committee considered planning application P15/S4315/FUL for a new detached 5-bedroom house sited to the north west of Spinney Cottages at the entrance to the Waterperry Estate.

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.

Lawrence Wootten, a representative of Waterperry with Thomley Parish Council, spoke in objection to the application. 

Patricia Hallam and Mrs S J Parker, two local residents, spoke in objection to the application.

John Walsh, the local ward councillor, spoke objecting to the application.

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

RESOLVED: to grant planning permission for application P15/S4315/FUL, subject to the following conditions:

1.    Commencement three years - full planning permission.

2.    Approved plans.

3.    Sample materials required (all).

4.    Withdrawal of permitted development (Part 1 Classes A & B) – no extensions etc.

5.    Withdrawal of permitted development (Part 1 Class E) - no buildings etc.

6.    Obscure glazing to bathroom window.

7.    New vehicular access to be provided in accordance with highway authority specifications.

8.    Vision splay details to be submitted for approval.

9.    Turning area and car parking – details to be submitted and approved.

10.Landscaping scheme (trees and shrubs only).

11.Archaeological watching brief.

12.Implementation of programme or archaeological work.

Demolition of St Leonard's Church Hall, relocation of the existing car park and erection of two dwellings (one four bedroom rectory and one five bedroom market unit), double garages and construction of access.

The committee considered planning application P15/S0941/FUL to demolish St Leonard’s church hall, relocate the existing car park and erect two dwellings (one four bedroom rectory and one five bedroom market unit), double garages and construction of access in Prospect Place, Watlington.

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.

Terry Jackson, a representative of Watlington Parish Council, spoke in objection to the application.

Tim Horton (Watlington Church Hall Concern) and Pauline Hardy, two local residents, spoke objecting to the application.

Jeremy Flawn, the applicant’s agent, spoke in support of the application.

The committee did not agree that the full impact of the development could be considered from the pictures in the report alone and would therefore require a formal site visit.

The motion, moved and seconded, to defer the application for a site visit, was declared carried on being put to the vote.

RESOLVED: To defer consideration of application P15/S0941/FUL pending a site visit to enable members to better understand the impact of the development.

Two storey extension to rear of Health Centre (Class D1); internal alterations; and car park alterations.

The committee considered planning application P15/S4035/FUL for a two storey extension to the rear of the health centre (class D1); internal alterations; and car park alterations at Woodlands medical centre, Woodlands Road, Didcot.

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.

Ann Sadler, the applicant’s representative, spoke in support of the application.

Anthony Dearlove and Margaret Davies, two of the local ward councillors, spoke objecting to the application.

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

RESOLVED: to grant planning permission for application P15/S4035/FUL, subject to the following conditions:

1.    Commencement three years - full planning permission.

2.    Approved plans.

3.    Matching materials (walls and roof).

4.    Landscaping scheme (trees and shrubs only).

5.    Cycle parking facilities.

6.    Construction traffic management.

7.    Parking and manoeuvring areas retained.

8.    Travel plans.

9.    Surface water drainage.

10.Obscure glazing.

Erection of new 2-bedroom detached dwelling, with parking for 2 cars, bin areas and front and rear gardens.

The committee considered planning application P16/S0093/FUL to erect a new 2-bedroom detached dwelling with parking for 2 cars, bin areas and front and rear gardens on land adjoining 17 York Road, West Hagbourne.

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.

Mr Pladdys, the applicant, spoke in support of the application.

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

RESOLVED: to grant planning permission for application P16/S0093/FUL, subject to the following conditions:

1.    Commencement three years - full planning permission.

2.    Approved plans.

3.    Sample materials required (walls and roof).

4.    New vehicular access.

5.    Vision splay details.

6.    Turning area and car parking.

7.    No surface water drainage to highway.

8.    Surface water drainage works (details required).

9.    UNIQUE - Surface water drainage will be maintained and retained.

10.Withdrawal of permitted development (Part 1 Class A) - no extensions etc.

11.Withdrawal of permitted development (Part 1 Class E) - no buildings etc.

12.Demolish specified buildings before occupation.