Agenda item

Partial demolition, rear extension and conversion of garage roof with dormer. Erection of 7 dwellings (as amended to reduce the number of dwellings and to alter the layout and design of the development)

Ian White, a local ward councillor, stood down from the committee for consideration of this item.

The committee considered application P19/S0024/FUL for the partial demolition, rear extension and conversion of garage roof with dormer. Erection of 7 dwellings (as amended to reduce the number of dwellings and to alter the layout and design of the development) at the Barn House, 46 Lower Icknield Way, Chinnor.

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 the principle of the development was acceptable and complied with policy. The proposal was within the settlement boundary, included acceptable softening and landscaping and would not generate inappropriate levels of traffic. A planning obligation could secure the amenity land.

Councillor Martin Wright, Chairman of the Chinnor Parish Council Planning Committee, spoke on behalf of the parish council, objecting to the application.

Mark Garman, a local resident, spoke objecting to the application.

Karen Miller, a local resident, spoke objecting to the application.

Mark Longworth, the agent, spoke in support of the application.

Ian White, a local ward councillor, spoke objecting to the application.

The committee considered that the proposal was acceptable and were minded to grant planning permission, subject to an additional condition regarding the installation of electricity charging points.

A motion moved and seconded, to delegate authority to grant planning permission to the Head of Planning was declared carried on being put to the vote.

RESOLVED: to authorise the Head of Planning to grant planning permission for application P19/S0024/FUL subject to the prior completion of a planning obligation to secure the provision of the communal open space and its future maintenance, and the following conditions:

1.         Development to be commenced within three years of the planning   permission.

2.         Development to be carried out in accordance with the approved plans.

3.         A schedule of materials to be agreed prior to the commencement of            development above foundation level.

4.         Tree protection details to be agreed prior to the commencement of the        development, including demolition.

5.         Soft and hard landscaping scheme to be agreed prior to the commencement of the development above foundation level.

6.         Surface water drainage details to be agreed prior to the          commencement of development.

7.         Foul drainage details to be agreed prior to the commencement of     development.

8.         Details of bat mitigation to be submitted prior to the commencement of       development, including demolition.

9.         An archaeological written scheme of investigation to be agreed prior to       the commencement of development, including demolition.

10.       A staged programme of archaeological work to be carried out prior to          the commencement of development, including demolition.

11.       Existing means of access to be improved and laid out prior to the first         occupation of the development.

12.       Parking and turning areas to be constructed prior to the first occupation      of the development.

13.       Garages and car ports to be retained for the parking of vehicles

14.       Hours of construction to be limited to 8am to 6pm weekdays, and 8am        to 1pm on Saturdays. 

15.       First floor windows in side elevations of Plots 1, 2, 5 and 7 to be       obscure glazed.

16.       Permitted development rights removed for first floor or roof openings in      the north west (rear) elevations of Plots 3 and 4.

17.       Permitted development rights removed for extensions and outbuildings      (Classes A and E).

18.      Additional condition; installation of electricity charging points.