Agenda and minutes

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Contact: Darius Zarazel, Democratic Services Officer  07917 088376

Items
No. Item

70.

Chair's announcements

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

Minutes:

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

 

71.

Apologies for absence

Minutes:

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Ben Manning, Katharine Keats-Rohan, who was substituted by Councillor Georgina Heritage, and Tim Bearder, who was substituted by Councillor Alexandrine Kantor.

72.

Minutes of the previous meeting pdf icon PDF 298 KB

To adopt and sign as a correct record the Planning Committee minutes of the meeting held on 23 August 2023 and 30 August 2023. 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

RESOLVED: to approve the minutes of the meetings held on 23 August and 30 August 2023 as correct records and agree that the Chair sign these as such.

 

73.

Declarations of interest

To receive declarations of disclosable pecuniary interests, other registrable interests and non-registrable interests or any conflicts of interest in respect of items on the agenda for this meeting.

Minutes:

There were no declarations of interest.

74.

Urgent business

To receive notification of any matters which the chair 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circumstances which have made the matters urgent and to receive any notification of any applications deferred or withdrawn.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.

75.

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 was tabled at the meeting.

76.

P22/S3105/FUL and P22/S3106/LB - 6 Duke Street, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 1UP pdf icon PDF 272 KB

The proposed works consist of a rear extension at first and second floor in line with the neighbouring properties to the north and south. The extension will redesign the existing flat, while also creating space for an additional residential flat. As part of these works the entrance to the residential properties would be moved to Duke Street. (As amended by plan to demonstrate cycle and bin storage and supported by Heritage Statement submitted 19 December 2022) (As amended by plans and documents submitted 01 March 2023 to better reveal heritage importance of building) (Further amended by plans 26 April 2023 to re-arrange internal layout to better retain historic fabric) (As amplified by additional information - noise report received 04 July 2023).

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The committee considered planning application P22/S3105/FUL and associated listed building consent application P22/S3106/LB for the proposed works consisting of a rear extension at first and second floor in line with the neighbouring properties to the north and south. The extension will redesign the existing flat, while also creating space for an additional residential flat. As part of these works the entrance to the residential properties would be moved to Duke Street. (As amended by plan to demonstrate cycle and bin storage and supported by Heritage Statement submitted 19 December 2022) (As amended by plans and documents submitted 01 March 2023 to better reveal heritage importance of building) (Further amended by plans 2023-04-26 to rearrange internal layout to better retain historic fabric) (As amplified by additional information - noise report received 04 July 2023), on land at 6 Duke Street, 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 the meeting. 

 

The planning officer introduced the report and highlighted that the application sought permission for extensions and alterations to form one additional flat. The proposed extension was contained to the rear. The officer noted that the existing access was from the rear of the property but that this would be closed off and both flats would be accessed via a shared access from the front of the property on Duke Street.

 

The planning officer informed the committee that the main objections raised were in relation to concerns regarding the relationship of the proposed flat and the pub to the rear, over-development of the site, the lack of parking provision which was proposed and the means of disposing of waste and recycling.

 

The planning officer concluded that the application was recommended for approval with the addition of a condition for the provision of mechanical ventilation.

 

Deidre Wells (Redkite Development Consultancy) representing W H Brakspear and Sons, spoke objecting to the application. 

 

Claire Truman (Heritage Revival), the agent representing the applicant, spoke in support of the application. 

 

The committee had conducted a site visit prior to the meeting. The committee asked when the conditioned acoustic report would be required and if the developer would have time to install any additional measures prior to occupation of the flat. The planning officer confirmed that the acoustic glazing would be in place initially and the acoustic report would then need to be carried out prior to first occupation. The planning officer confirmed that the proposed glazing was sufficient in line with the submitted acoustic report. He noted that in making their assessment as to acceptable noise levels, environmental health were required to take into account the character of the area.

The committee went on to enquire as to why there was no allocated parking for the proposed flat and whether this was in line with the local highway authority’s policy. The committee noted that the Henley and Harpsden Joint Neighbourhood Plan required proposals to be in line with current  ...  view the full minutes text for item 76.

77.

P22/S3152/S73 - Greylands, Gravel Hill, Peppard Common, RG9 5HD pdf icon PDF 609 KB

Section 73 application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) on application ref. P20/S3876/FUL (Demolition of existing house and erection of 6 houses)

 

1. Additional windows to all plots;

2. Alterations to roof profile of Plots 1 & 2;

3. Alterations to first floor rear windows of Plots 1 & 2;

4. Alterations to footprint of Plot 1;

5. Alterations to ridge heights of all plots; and

6. Installation of solar PV panels to roof slopes of all plots.

 

(position of Plot 1 altered to reflect surveyed distances to boundary, ridge heights of all plots altered to reflect surveyed heights, solar PV panels added to all plots, overlays of approved and proposed footprint and elevations of Plot 1 and details of hard and soft landscaping including boundary wall treatment provided, as shown on amended plans received 6th July 2023).

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The committee considered planning application P22/S3152/S73 for the Section 73 application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) on application P20/S3876/FUL (Demolition of existing house and erection of 6 houses):

1. Additional windows to all plots;

2. Alterations to roof profile of Plots 1 and 2;

3. Alterations to first floor rear windows of Plots 1 and 2;

4. Alterations to footprint of Plot 1;

5. Alterations to ridge heights of all plots; and

6. Installation of solar PV panels to roof slopes of all plots.

(position of Plot 1 altered to reflect surveyed distances to boundary, ridge heights of all plots altered to reflect surveyed heights, solar PV panels added to all plots, overlays of approved and proposed footprint and elevations of Plot 1 and details of hard and soft landscaping including boundary wall treatment provided, as shown on amended plans received 6th July 2023), on land at Greylands, Gravel Hill, Peppard Common.  

 

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 the meeting. 

 

The planning officer introduced the report and highlighted that the application sought to vary the approved plans of an extant permission. The planning officer confirmed that the development had commenced and the application was therefore retrospective. He confirmed that the development remained acceptable under Local Plan policy H16. Furthermore, following detailed assessment the planning officer confirmed that the changes applied for in relation to the location of the properties, notably plot one, was on balance an acceptable interrelationship of the properties. He noted this was subject to the imposition of planning conditions requiring the side windows to be obscured glazing and fixed shut and the removal of certain permitted development rights for extensions, outbuildings and other alterations.

 

The planning officer clarified to the committee that the reduction of the boundary wall to 2.5 metres in height on the application site would result in a reduction of the wall to 1.84 metres in height on the opposite side. He also confirmed that the proposed changes had no discernible impact on the approved parking and access arrangements and did not impact the previously agreed market housing mix.

 

The planning officer concluded that the application complied with the relevant local plan policies and therefore the application was recommended for approval.

 

Sue Rowland spoke on behalf of Rotherfield Peppard Parish Council, objecting to the application. 

 

Anna Murphy and John Murphy spoke objecting to the application.

 

Neil Boddington (Boddingtons Planning), the agent representing the applicant, spoke in support of the application. 

 

Councillor Jo Robb, a local ward councillor, spoke objecting to the application. 

 

The committee had conducted a site visit prior to the meeting. The committee asked the planning officer to comment on the concerns raised in relation to the validity of the previous planning application. The planning officer confirmed that the application was valid despite the failure to include all land within the applicant’s ownership as there was no development on the land in question  ...  view the full minutes text for item 77.

78.

P23/S1760/FUL - Santannas Place, Watlington Road, Stadhampton, OX44 7UQ pdf icon PDF 381 KB

Change of use of paddock land to form hardstanding (retrospective) including siting of an additional 1 x mobile home for residential purposes and general alterations to the previously approved scheme P16/S2987/FUL and subsequent amendments P21/S3017/FUL.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Councillor Kantor was not present for the start of this item and therefore did not participate in the debate or vote on this item.

 

Councillor Heritage stood down from the committee and did not debate or vote on this item following her address of the committee as ward member.

 

The committee considered planning application P23/S1760/FUL for the change of use of paddock land to form hardstanding (retrospective) including siting of an additional 1 x mobile home for residential purposes and general alterations to the previously approved scheme P16/S2987/FUL and subsequent amendments P21/S3017/FUL, on land at Santannas Place, Watlington Road, Stadhampton.  

 

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 the meeting. 

 

The planning officer introduced the report and highlighted that the site was located to the east of Stadhampton village and was an established traveller site. The planning officer confirmed that there was no listed building on or neighbouring the site. The application sought to increase the number of mobile homes on the site from one to two and to enlarge the area of hardstanding.

 

The planning officer informed the committee that policy H14 of the local plan set out that provision of pitches and plots for gypsies and travellers could be delivered through the extension of existing sites to meet the needs of existing residents and their families. The planning officer confirmed that the additional mobile home was required due to the applicant having a growing young family. The mobile home was to be positioned close to the existing which would minimise the visual impact it would have. The officer confirmed that the proposed increase in hardstanding would be used in part for access to the rear paddock and stables and advised that there we no objections from the highways authority.

 

Councillor Georgina Heritage, a local ward councillor, spoke objecting to the application. Having spoken as local ward councillor, Councillor Heritage then stood down from the committee and did not participate in the debate or vote on this item.

 

The committee enquired if the granting of planning permission would close the enforcement case for the site. The planning officer advised they did not believe this to be the case. The conditions which have not yet been complied with would be carried over onto this planning permission should it be granted and would still need to be complied with.

 

The committee noted there was a need for nine additional traveller sites and that the development plan aimed to deliver ten. The committee asked if this additional pitch would be one of those. The planning officer confirmed this was in addition to those set out in the development plan. The officer went on to confirm that policy fully supported additional sites regardless of the delivery of strategic sites.

 

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

 

The committee highlighted that to approve this application would help  ...  view the full minutes text for item 78.

79.

P23/S2093/S73 - Upper Farm, Brook Lane, Denton, OX44 9JQ pdf icon PDF 288 KB

Variation of conditions 2 (Approval of drawings) and condition 3 (Approval of materials) on applications P18/S3750/FUL and P19/S3211/FUL for design of house changed and choice of materials changed.

 

(Description from P19/S3211 = Variation of conditions 2 and 11 of P18/S3750/FUL to allow for the barns to be demolished, a phased approach to implementation to comprise of: Phase 1: Demolition of two buildings and site clearance. Phase 2: erection of a single residential dwelling, garage and associated works, and the enlargement of the garage.)

Additional documents:

Minutes:

During this agenda item, the meeting length had reached almost two and a half hours. In accordance with the council’s Constitution, the committee voted to extend the meeting in order to finish this item.

 

The committee considered planning application P23/S2093/S73 for the variation of conditions 2 (Approval of drawings) and condition 3 (Approval of materials) on applications P18/S3750/FUL and P19/S3211/FUL for design of house changed and choice of materials changed. (Description from P19/S3211, Variation of conditions 2 and 11 of P18/S3750/FUL to allow for the barns to be demolished, a phased approach to implementation to comprise of: Phase 1: Demolition of two buildings and site clearance. Phase 2: erection of a single residential dwelling, garage and associated works, and the enlargement of the garage.), on land at Upper Farm, Brook Lane, Denton.  

 

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 the meeting. 

 

The planning officer introduced the report and highlighted that the application was before the committee as the officer recommendation conflicted with the view of the parish council. The site was located within the Oxford Green Belt. The planning officer advised that the application sought to vary the approved drawings and materials condition of an application granted permission in 2019. He went on to confirm that the permission had materially commenced with demolition of one of the barns previously located on the site. The application would allow for changes to the design, appearance and position of the new dwelling and would introduce an additional vehicular access to the site. The planning officer confirmed that there would still be a reduction in the volume of built form on the site as the two barns had been greater in volume than the proposal. The highways authority found the proposed new access to be acceptable and unlikely to have an adverse impact.

 

The planning officer informed the committee that the proposal was proportionate to the size and character of the plot. A sensitive approach had been taken to the proposed materials and the position of the building afforded separation from nearby properties so as not to be harmful to their amenity. The planning officer confirmed that the proposal provided generous amenity space which was in excess of the Joint Design Guide and that the parking provisions set out were in line with the local highway authority’s standards.

 

Dafydd Wynne, the applicant, spoke in support of the application. 

 

The committee had no questions for the officer.

 

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

 

The committee noted that it was pleased to see applications for good quality homes such as this.

 

RESOLVED: to approve planning application P23/S2093/S73, subject to the following conditions:

 

1. Time Limit - Variation of Condition

2. Approved plans *

3. Materials as on plan

4. Withdrawal of Permitted Development (Part 1 Class A) - no extensions etc

5. Withdrawal of Permitted Development (Part 1  ...  view the full minutes text for item 79.

80.

P23/S1226/FUL - Land Adjacent to 55 Broadway, Didcot, OX11 8AJ pdf icon PDF 400 KB

Erection of a three-bedroom detached dwelling with parking space.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

As the meeting time had expired, the application was deferred to another meeting.

 

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