Agenda and minutes

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Contact: Paul Bateman  Email:  paul.bateman@southandvale.gov.uk

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Items
No. Item

145.

Chair's announcements

To receive any announcements from the chair and general housekeeping matters.

Minutes:

The chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting, outlined the procedure to be followed and advised on emergency evacuation arrangements.

 

146.

Minutes of previous meetings pdf icon PDF 277 KB

To adopt and sign as a correct record the Planning Committee minutes of the meetings held on Wednesday 17 March 2021 and Thursday 1 April 2021. 

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Minutes:

RESOLVED: to approve the minutes of the previous meetings held on Wednesday 17 March 2021 and Thursday 1 April 2021 as a correct record and agree that the chair sign these as such.

 

147.

Declarations of interest

To receive any declarations of disclosable pecuniary interests in respect of items on the agenda for this meeting.  

Minutes:

Councillor George Levy declared an interest as the applicant in agenda item 10, 42 Mereland Road, Didcot (P21/S1370/HH), and he would withdraw from the room for the duration of the item.

 

Councillor Jo Robb declared an interest as the applicant in agenda item 11, The Rosary, Shepherds Green (P21/S1385/HH), and would withdraw from the room for the duration of the item.

 

148.

Urgent business

To receive notification of any matters which the chairman determines should be considered as urgent business and the special circumstances which have made the matters urgent and to receive any notification of any applications deferred or withdrawn.

Minutes:

There was no urgent business.

149.

Proposals for site visits

Minutes:

There were no proposals for site visits.

150.

Public participation

To receive any statements from members of the public that have registered to speak on planning applications which are being presented to this committee meeting. 

Minutes:

The list showing members of the public who had registered to speak had been sent to the committee prior to the meeting. Statements received from the public were circulated to the committee prior to the meeting.

 

151.

P20/S0740/FUL - 18 Harcourt Close, Henley-on-Thames pdf icon PDF 291 KB

Erection of three-storey building incorporating one 1-bedroom apartment, two 2-bedroom apartments and two 3-bedroom apartments including associated parking and amenity space (removal of south-west-facing window from Flat 4, increase in height of screen wall for Flat 2 terrace adjacent to the front of No.18 and additional sections and 3D images as shown on plans received 18th June 2020 and site area increased along north-eastern boundary, retention of two sheds in garden of Flat 1, increase in height of parapet roof over Flat 1 and alterations to north-western and north-eastern boundary treatment as shown on amended plans received 21st October 2020 and changes to levels and introduction of boundary hedging to garden of Flat 1, as shown on amended plans received 17th December 2020 and Flat 5 reduced from two to one bedrooms as shown on amended plan received 5th March 2021 and ground floor north facing window to Flat 1 removed and sections updated to include first floor angles of outlook and a true view from 57 Deanfield Road as shown on amended plans received 26th April 2021).

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Councillor Peter Dragonetti experienced communication difficulties and did not hear the whole debate on this application and did not participate in the vote upon it. 

 

The committee considered application  P20/S0740/FUL for the erection of three-storey building incorporating one 1-bedroom apartment, two 2-bedroom apartments and two 3-bedroom apartments including associated parking and amenity space (removal of south-west-facing window from Flat 4, increase in height of screen wall for Flat 2 terrace adjacent to the front of No.18 and additional sections and 3D images as shown on plans received 18th June 2020 and site area increased along north-eastern boundary, retention of two sheds in garden of Flat 1, increase in height of parapet roof over Flat 1 and alterations to north-western and north-eastern boundary treatment as shown on amended plans received 21st October 2020 and changes to levels and introduction of boundary hedging to garden of Flat 1, as shown on amended plans received 17th December 2020 and Flat 5 reduced from two to one bedrooms as shown on amended plan received 5th March 2021 and ground floor north facing window to Flat 1 removed and sections updated to include first floor angles of outlook and a true view from 57 Deanfield Road as shown on amended plans received 26th April 2021) at 18 Harcourt Close, 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.

 

The planning officer explained that the site was supported by policy H3 of the local plan and H4 of the neighbourhood plan. The planning officer clarified that the density of more than 45 dwellings per hectare could be supported in principle, depending on the constraints of the local site. Internal space standards were below design guide minimum standards but were considered sustainable as a result of the pre-existing public open space. Whilst the development’s finished appearance  would be different from the present configuration, it was not considered to cause visual harm due to the positioning of the development, with the wider view of the site only being seen within the context of the surrounding dwellings. The planning officer also confirmed that the council’s tree officer was satisfied that this application would not impact the surrounding important trees.

 

While there was some noticeable impact on the privacy, light and outlook of the neighbouring properties, the planning officer concluded that it complied with local plan policy DES6. The planning officer also advised the committee that each flat would have its own private amenity space, and whilst these would be below the design guide minimum standards, such a shortfall was considered acceptable, as the area was nearby to a local open space. The officer also added that while Oxfordshire County Council (OCC), the local highway authority, was aware of the known traffic and road issues, it had not raised an objection to the amended proposal and thus district council officers had concluded that the highway authority was not significantly concerned with further  ...  view the full minutes text for item 151.

152.

P20/S4809/HH - Mulberry Barn, Church Lane, Rotherfield Peppard pdf icon PDF 563 KB

Extension and remodelling with associated landscaping.

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Minutes:

The committee considered application P20/S4809/HH for the extension and remodelling with associated landscaping at Mulberry Barn, Church Lane, Rotherfield Peppard.

 

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 provided background information by explaining that the application had received a site visit by members previously. The proposed development was considered appropriate, as it would maintain the rural aesthetic of the existing site and would not represent harm to the character of the local area. The planning officer therefore considered the application to be an appropriate proposition and recommended the application be approved with the conditions contained in the report.

 

A statement by Paul Davies, a local resident, was sent to the committee by the democratic services officer prior to the meeting.

 

Councillor Ray Freeman, a representative of Rotherfield Peppard Parish Council, spoke objecting to the application.

 

Sarah Flindall, a local resident, spoke objecting to the application.

 

David Colin, the applicant, spoke in support of the application.

 

Councillor Lorraine Hillier, local ward councillor, spoke objecting to the application.

 

A question was raised on the lack of conditions relating to required materials for the proposed development. The officer explained that the application would require clay tiles and wooden windows, as identified in the application, however it was considered that sufficient reliable information had been received to make a condition on building materials unnecessary.

 

An additional question was asked on the possibility of a conversion for the extension into a fourth bedroom under permitted development. The planning officer responded that the extension could be converted. However, it would not be possible to increase the height of the development without planning permission. The planning officer also confirmed that the original application did not include permitted development.

 

In response to a further question, the planning officer also clarified the height of the roof, explaining that there would be an increase of thirty centimetres compared to its existing height.

 

A motion moved and seconded, to grant planning permission was declared carried on being put to the vote.

 

 

RESOLVED: to grant planning permission for application P20/S4809/HH, subject to the following conditions;

 

1: Commencement development within three years - Full Planning Permission

 

2: Development must be implemented in accordance with plans submitted

3: Development must be implemented in accordance with materials identified on application documentation

 

4: Scheme for protecting existing trees during development process, including any demolition and clearance, to be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority

 

5: Details of three parking spaces and turning area to be agreed prior to development above slab level and implemented prior to occupation

 

6: A scheme showing full details of the proposed subterranean drainage and services should be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to commencement of development

 

7: Prior to the commencement of the development a report containing the findings of additional bat surveys should be submitted to and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 152.

153.

P21/S1370/HH - 42 Mereland Road, Didcot pdf icon PDF 238 KB

Conversion of garage to include office space and w.c.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Councillor George Levy, having declared an interest as the applicant, withdrew from the room for duration of the item.

 

The committee considered application P21/S1370/HH for the conversion of garage to include office space and w.c. at 42 Mereland 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.

 

The planning officer clarified that the conversion of the garage would be to the rear of the property and that the alteration would not be visible to the public. The officer also confirmed that the high level rooflight that would be affixed 3m above floor level would not cause any overlooking and light pollution to neighbouring properties.

 

Councillor Mocky Khan, local ward councillor, spoke in support of the application.

 

The committee considered that there were no parking issues in respect of the application, there were no problems relating to overlooking or privacy and that it would not result in any material harm to the area. Additionally, the proposal was in full compliance with national policies.

 

A motion moved and seconded, to grant planning permission was declared carried on being put to the vote.

 

RESOLVED: to grant planning permission for application P21/S1370/HH, subject to the following conditions;

 

1: Commencement three years – Full Planning Permission

2: Approved plans

3: Materials as on plan and supporting documentation

 

 

154.

P21/S1385/HH - The Rosary, Shepherds Green pdf icon PDF 239 KB

Single storey extension and internal alterations. Bay window to breakfast room.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Councillor Jo Robb, having declared an interest as the applicant, withdrew from the room for the duration of the item.

 

The committee considered application P21/S1385/HH for the single storey extension and internal alterations. Bay window to breakfast room at The Rosary, Shepherds Green.

 

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 no objections had been received regarding the application. The planning officer described the proposal as of modest scale and design and that the building would blend into its surroundings. It was noted from the site visit that the property was near the bridle path, but that the visibility of the extension would be minimal.

 

Councillor Lorraine Hillier, local ward councillor, spoke in support of the application.

 

A motion moved and seconded, to grant planning permission was declared carried on being put to the vote.

 

RESOLVED: to grant planning permission for application P21/S1385/HH, subject to the following conditions;

 

1: Commencement three years – Full Planning Permission

2: Approved plans

3: Materials and details as on plan and supporting documents

 

 

 

 

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