Agenda and minutes

Councillor David Nimmo-Smith declared that in relation to application P16/S1319/O – Elm Cottage, Peppard Lane, Henley-on-Thames, he chaired Henley Town Council planning committee when this application was considered and would therefore not take part in the consideration nor voting of this item.

To adopt and sign as a correct record the minutes of the committee meeting held on 8 June 2016.

RESOLVED: to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 8 June 2016 as a correct record and agree that the Chairman sign these as such.

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Outline planning application (with all matters reserved except access) for the erection of 241 dwellings (40% of which will be affordable) with associated access; public open space, landscaping, sports provision, nature park and woodland; up to 230 sq.m retail; provision of community facilities including relocated school playing fields, youth hut, skate park and play space.

Felix Bloomfield and Richard Pullen, the local ward members, stepped down from the committee and took no part in the debate or voting on this item. Councillor Toby Newman was nominated and voted in as temporary Chairman for this item.

The committee considered application P16/S1139/O for outline permission (with all matters reserved except access) for the erection of 241 dwellings (40% of which would be affordable) with associated access; public open space; landscaping; sports provision; a nature park and woodland; up to 230 sq.m retail; and the provision of community facilities including relocated school playing fields, youth hut, skate park and play space on land North of Littleworth Road, Benson.

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.

The planning officer confirmed that a further appeal for housing had been allowed since the report was originally prepared and in considering the application the committee should give significant weight to the social benefit of additional housing.

Jon Fowler, a representative of Benson parish council, spoke objecting to the application. His concerns included the following:

·         The proposed development was out of character with the rest of Benson and did not fully comply with several SODC core strategy policies;

·         Approving the application would render a key part of the emerging Benson Neighbourhood Plan null and void, giving a major blow to momentum and viability;

·         The parish council recognises the need for housing, but do not think that this is the best solution.

David Rushton and Frank Farquharson, local residents, spoke objecting to the application. Their concerns included the following:

·         The effect of additional traffic and parking on the High Street and inadequacy of parking in the village in general;

·         Concern for the width and quality of roads with the increased traffic;

·         The validity of the flood risk assessment; and

·         Concern for surface water drainage.

John Ashton, the applicant’s agent, spoke in support of the application. His speech included the following:

·         The development would help contribute to South Oxfordshire’s housing supply shortfall;

·         The proposal is sustainable with good transport links;

·         There would be positive contributions made to the local community; and

·         No statutory or technical objections had been received.

Felix Bloomfield, one of the local ward members, spoke in objection to the application. His concerns included the following:

·         This new quarter for Benson was not wanted;

·         The emerging neighbourhood plan is advancing;

·         The proposed access to bus routes is dangerous as you would have to cross the busy A4074;

·         Overall the proposal is overdevelopment, not sustainable and would have a negative impact on the environment; and

·         He questioned the scheme’s deliverability.

In response to matters raised, the planning officer reported that:

·         Regarding sustainability, the proposed site is well connected to shops, a school and public transport;

·         The school cannot expand in the existing grounds;

·         The council’s drainage engineers, Oxfordshire County Council and the Environment Agency were all consulted about the drainage and the potential for flooding  ...  view the full minutes text for item 36.

Erection of a one and a half storey dwelling and detached double garage.

The committee considered application P16/S0761/FUL to erect a one and a half storey dwelling and detached double garage at 16 Queens Avenue, Wallingford.

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.

The planning officer reported that since publication of the agenda, an additional condition was to be included to make the rooflights and window at least 1.7m from the internal floor level to ensure overlooking into the neighbour’s garden is not possible.

Tony High, a local resident, spoke objecting to the application.

V J Moore, the applicant’s agent, spoke in support of the application.

The committee considered the application, with advice from officers where appropriate.

A 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/S0761/FUL subject to the following conditions:

1.    Commencement three years – full planning permission.

2.    Approved plans.

3.    Schedule of materials.

4.    Withdrawal of permitted development (part 1 class A) - no extensions etc.

5.    New vehicular access.

6.    Vision splay dimensions.

7.    No surface water drainage to highway.

8.    No garage conversion into accommodation.

9.    Turning area and car parking.

10.Rooflights and windows to be at least 1.7m from internal floor level.

Demolition of existing house and garage. Erection of two detached houses, with joint access and with car parking.

The committee considered application P16/S1319/O for outline planning permission to demolish the existing house and garage and to erect two detached houses, with joint access and car parking at Elm Cottage, Peppard Lane, Henley-on-Thames.

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.

Joan Bland, one of the local ward members, spoke in support of the application.

The committee considered the application, with advice from officers where appropriate.

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

RESOLVED: to grant outline planning permission for application P16/1319/O, subject to the following conditions:

1.    Commencement within three years or two years of the approval of reserved matters.

2.    Submission of reserved matters within two years.

3.    Development in accordance with the approved plans.

4.    Schedule of sample materials to be agreed prior to the commencement of development.

5.    Vision splays to be provided prior to first occupation.

6.    Turning area and car parking to be provided prior to first occupation.

7.    New vehicular access to be provided prior to first occupation.

8.    No surface water drainage to the highway.

9.    Close existing access before use of proposed access.

10.Withdrawal of permitted development rights for extensions and outbuildings.

11.Construction traffic management plan to be agreed prior to commencement of development.

12.Unit A to be single storey only and Unit B to have a ridge height no greater than 8.5 metres.

13.Foul drainage works to be agreed and implemented prior to occupation.