Agenda and minutes

Councillor Anthony Dearlove declared that in relation to application P15/S2902/O, he would be stepping down from the committee and speaking on behalf of Didcot Town Council.

Councillor David Nimmo Smith declared that in relation to application P16/S0720/FUL, he chaired the Henley town council planning committee when it considered this application and would therefore not take part in the discussion nor voting for this item.

To adopt and sign as a correct record the minutes of the committee meeting held on 15 and 29 June 2016.

RESOLVED: to approve the minutes of the meetings held on 15 and 29 June as correct records and agree that the Chairman sign these as such.

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Outline planning application with details of the means of access only to be considered for a new and integrated neighbourhood to the northeast of Didcot of up to 1880 homes (with up to 40% being affordable housing) and comprising: (i) two new primary schools; (ii) a new secondary school; (iii) a new leisure/sports facility and sports pitches, including a pavilion; (iv) a neighbourhood centre comprising: a 1500 sqm Class A1 (shop) use; up to 5 units, each up to 200 sqm, of small flexible units within Classes A1, A2, A3, A4 or A5; a Class A4 or A3 or mixed use public house/restaurant; a Class C1 hotel; and a Class D1 non-residential institutional use (for example a crèche or children’s day nursery); (v) a new community hall; (vi) a Class C3 residential extra care housing facility; (vii) new areas of green infrastructure including amenity green space, allotments and children's play areas; and (viii) a comprehensive suite of other supporting town-wide and site-specific associated infrastructure.

Councillor Anthony Dearlove stepped down from the committee and took no part in the debate or voting on this item.

The committee considered application P15/S2902/O for outline planning permission with details of the means of access only to be considered for a new and integrated neighbourhood to the north east of Didcot of up to 1880 homes (with up to 40% affordable housing) and comprising: (i) two new primary schools; (ii) a new secondary school; iii) a new leisure/sports facility and sports pitches, including a pavilion; (iv) a neighbourhood centre  comprising: a 1500 sq.m Class A1 (shop) use; up to 5 units, each up to 200 sq.m, of small flexible units within Classes A1, A2, A3, A4 or A5; a Class A4 or A3 or mixed use public house/restaurant; a Class C1 hotel; and a Class D1 non-residential institutional use (for example a crèche or children’s day nursery); (v) a new community hall; (vi) a Class C3 residential extra care housing facility; (vii) new areas of green infrastructure including amenity green space, allotments and children's play areas; and (viii) a comprehensive suite of other supporting town-wide and site-specific associated infrastructure on land to the north east of 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.

The officer detailed updates since publication of the agenda concerning the completion of a S106 agreement (as attached in the addendum report), and other items to be included in the Recommendation which will include:

• Twenty five per cent affordable housing.

·         An affordable housing mix of at least 25% affordable rented and the remaining intermediate/shared ownership up to 75%.

·         No cap on affordable rented housing tenure should additional funding become available to increase affordable rented.

·         A matrix approach to contributions applied in the event of an increase in large market homes. Housing mix to be agreed in the S106.

·         S106 and S278 infrastructure as identified in the report and as updated by the addendum.

·         An additional circa £38,000 for strategic transport.

Other updates included:

·         We will seek lifetime homes by condition.

·         The maintenance amounts will need to be made available and passed on to the organisation(s) taking on the open space.

·         A commitment to ongoing discussions on the community centre with the applicants.

Anthony Dearlove, a representative of Didcot town council, spoke objecting to the application. His concerns included the following:

·         Travel and rurality impacts;

·         The safety risk of having an access onto the B4016 where there is a 60mph speed limit; and

·         Although Didcot town council did not object to the application in principle, they felt that it should be refused until the above concerns are addressed.

Gordon Rogers, a representative of Long Wittenham parish council, spoke objecting to the application. His concerns included the following:

·         The significant impact of traffic in an area where there are tailbacks at peak times already;

·         The proposed relief road at Culham is a least ten years  ...  view the full minutes text for item 54.

The retention of an existing Multi Use Games Area in the school playground with proposed modifications (part retrospective).

The committee considered the application P15/S3767/FUL for the retention of an existing Multi-use Games Area in the school playground with proposed modifications at South Stoke primary school, The Street, South Stoke.

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.

John Verrill, a representative of South Stoke parish council, spoke objecting to the application.

Linda Gatto and Janet Jones, two local residents, spoke objecting to the application.

Amanda Rogers and Phil Wortley, the head teacher and a local resident, 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 P15/S3767/FUL, subject to the following conditions:

1.    Development to be undertaken in accordance with approved plans.

2.    Proposed modifications to the MUGA be completed within 4 months.

3.    Approval of paint samples and specifications by the local planning authority prior to work commencing.

Redevelopment to form 53 Assisted Living Extra Care apartments for older persons including communal facilities, associated car parking and landscaping.

Councillor Joan Bland, one of the local ward councillors, stepped down from the committee and took no part in the debate or voting on this item.

The committee considered application P16/S0720/FUL for a redevelopment to form 53 assisted living extra care apartments for older people including communal facilities, associated car parking and landscaping at 345 Reading Road, 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.

Julian Brookes, Mayor and Chair of Henley town council, spoke objecting to the application. His concerns included the following:

·         The application is contrary to the Joint Henley and Harpsden Neighbourhood Plan, specifically policies HO4 and HO5; and to economic growth;

·         Over 300 affordable homes are needed in the area to meet the needs of those who cannot afford to live in the area, including those who either wish or have to move on from the Henley YMCA;

·         The 16-29 age group is under-represented in the area and the 66-90 age group is over-represented – housing therefore needs to be provided to cater for the former group to retain and bring them to the area; and

·         There is full employment in the area, so the employment aspect of the site should be given negative weight.

Jim Munro, Trevor Howell and Jennifer Wood, three local residents, spoke objecting to the application. Their concerns included the following:

·         The air source heat pump is very noisy and should be checked;

·         The mix of housing does not meet the reach of different income groups and is therefore contrary to policy;

·         Remaining sites in the neighbourhood plan will need to overcompensate for the lack of affordable housing; and

·         No CIL contributions will open the floodgates to prospective developers proposing care homes.

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

·         The applicants identified a need for extra care assisted living and are the leading developer of care homes;

·         17 new jobs will be created;

·         Homes like this will put less pressure on hospitals;

·         There is a projected increase of 355,000 of households with a member over the age of 65 per year;

·         The applicant has offered a voluntary community contribution; and

·         There are no technical reasons not to approve the application.

Stefan Gawrysiak, one of the local ward members, spoke objecting to the application. His concerns included the following:

·         The Henley and Harpsden neighbourhood plan require 40% affordable housing for all new developments;

·         No CIL contributions;

·         12,179 people have voted for the Neighbourhood Plan;

·         John Howell MP has stated that the application conflicts with national and district policies;

·         There is a demographic imbalance, which needs to be addressed; and

·         Two further similar developments are proposed in the area.

Joan Bland, one of the local ward members, spoke objecting to the application. Her concerns included the following:

·         There are two care homes in Henley and two in Wargrave with vacancies.

Lorraine Hillier, one of the local  ...  view the full minutes text for item 56.

Two new dwellings.

The committee considered application P16/S1185/FUL for two new dwellings at Park Farm, Waterstock.

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.

Michael Tyce, a representative of Waterstock parish council, spoke objecting to the application.

Charles Robinson, 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/S1138/FUL, subject to the following conditions:

1.    Commencement three years – full planning permission.

2.    Approved plans.

3.    Sample materials required (all).

4.    Construction traffic management plan.

5.    Provision of parking and turning facilities.

6.    No conversion of garages.

7.    Withdrawal of permitted development rights (Part 1 Class A) – no extensions etc.

8.    Withdrawal of permitted development rights (Part 1 Class E) – no outbuildings etc.

New house in the grounds of the main residence.

The committee considered application P15/S4367/FUL for a new house in the grounds of the main residence at South Woden, Manor 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.

Officer updates:

·         There is a correction in the planning history part of the report; application P13/S0127/FUL does not relate to this application but to a neighbouring property.

·         There are two recommended extra conditions related to details of external lighting and foul drainage.

Matthew Brown, a representative of Goring parish council, spoke objecting to the application.

Ashley Maltman, an agent for some local residents, spoke objecting to the application.

Lisa Jackson, 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 P15/S4367/FUL, subject to the following conditions:

1.    Commencement three years – full planning permission.

2.    Approved plans.

3.    Sample materials required (all).

4.    No windows, doors or other openings.

5.    Withdrawal of permitted no development rights – no extensions.

6.    Retain triangular window to Bedroom 2.

7.    Turning car parking area.

8.    No garage conversion into accommodation.

9.    Passing may to be provided prior to occupation.

10.Details of external lighting to be submitted.

11.Foul drainage details to be submitted.

New house with linked garage block (with ancillary roof accommodation).

The committee considered application P16/S1150/FUL for a new house with linked garage block (with ancillary roof accommodation) at Bromsgrove, Croft 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.

Matthew Brown, a representative of Goring parish council, spoke objecting to 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/S1150/FUL, subject to the following conditions:

1.    Commencement three years – full planning permission.

2.    Approved plans.

3.    Schedule of materials required to be submitted for all external materials used.

4.    Vision splay dimensions - measuring 2m by 2m shall be provided to each side of the access.

5.    Turning area and car parking – to be implemented as on plan and laid out in accordance with highway standards and to comply with SUDs.

6.    New vehicular access – to be implemented in accordance with highway standards.

7.    No surface water drainage to highway.

8.    Landscape implementation – in accordance with landscaping scheme 143.1B.

9.    Protection of trees during development.

10.Tree protection – full arboricultural watching brief to be carried out during the period of construction works by a professionally competent arborist.

11.The garage accommodation hereby approved shall not be converted into accommodation without the without the prior written permission of the Local Planning Authority.

12.Existing garage to be demolished prior to commencement of this development.

Erection of detached two-bedroom bungalow with access, parking and amenity space.

Councillor Ian White, one of the local ward councillors, stepped down from the committee and took no part in the debate or voting on this item.

The committee considered application P16/S1280/FUL to erect a detached two-bedroom bungalow with access, parking and amenity space on land to the rear of 9 Thame Road, Towersey.

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.

Mark Davis, a representative of Towersey parish council, spoke objecting to the application.

Jake Collinge, the applicant’s agent, spoke in support of the application.

Ian White, one of the local ward members, spoke objecting to the application.

The committee considered the proposed application to be cramped and an overdevelopment of the site, providing inadequate amenity space.

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

RESOLVED: to refuse planning permission for application P16/S1280/FUL, due to the following reason:

The proposed dwelling would result in a cramped and contrived form of development and would represent and overdevelopment of the site. As such, the proposal would detract from the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area and would be contrary to policies H4, G2 and D1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and policy CSQ3 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy.