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Venue: Council Chamber

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21.

Minutes of Previous Meeting pdf icon PDF 47 KB

To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 16 August 2021.

Minutes:

The minutes of the meeting held on 16 August 2021 were approved and signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

 

22.

Apologies for Absence and Temporary Appointments

Minutes:

An apology for absence was received from Councillor Langridge.

Councillor Goodwin substituted for Councillor Rylett and Councillor Postan substituted for Councillor St John.

23.

Declarations of Interest

To receive any declarations from Members of the Committee on any items to be considered at the meeting.

Minutes:

Agenda Item 4 – Applications for Development

Application 21/01861/FUL - Merton Cottage, Aston

Councillor Fenton declared an interest because the applicants were previously his neighbours.  He left the meeting and handed over the Chair’s role for the duration of this item.

Councillor Levy declared an interest because he was the County Councillor for Aston.

 

Application 21/01992/FUL - 6 The Paddocks, Bampton

Councillor Fenton declared an interest because he was the County Councillor for Bampton.

 

Application 21/02099/FUL - Land South of Ferndale, Aston

Councillor Levy declared an interest because he was the County Councillor for Aston.

Councillor Woodruff declared an interest because of his friendship with the applicant and left the room for the duration of this item.

24.

Applications for Development pdf icon PDF 236 KB

Purpose:

To consider applications for development, details of which are set out in the schedule attached and below.

Recommendation:

That the applications be determined in accordance with the recommendations of the Business Manager – Development Management.

 

Page Number

Application Number

Address

Officer

11

21/01861/FUL

Merton Cottage, Bampton Road, Aston, Bampton

 

Miranda Clark

 

18

21/01992/FUL

6 The Paddocks, Weald Street, Weald, Bampton

 

Kim Smith

 

23

21/02099/FUL

Land South Of Ferndale, Back Lane, Aston, Bampton

 

Esther Hill

 

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Sub-Committee received the report of the Business Manager – Development Management, giving details of  applications for development, copies of which had been circulated.

 

RESOLVED: That the decisions on the following applications be as indicated, the reasons for refusal to be as recommended in the report of the Business Manager – Development Management, subject to any amendments as detailed below:-

 

21/02099/FUL Land South Of Ferndale, Back Lane, Aston

The Senior Planner (Development Management), Miranda Clark, introduced the application for the erection of a detached dwelling and carport/garage and workshop with home office above.

 

A public submission was heard in support of the application from Linda Wain.

 

Information contained in the follow on report from West Oxfordshire’s Senior Conservation and Design Officer advised that the proposal failed to respect the character and appearance of the conservation area, including the historic landscape and settlement character, and the setting and views. The officer had therefore raised an objection to the proposal and recommended refusal because the proposal neither conserved nor enhanced the character and appearance of the heritage assets.  It conflicted with policies EH9, EH10, EH13 and OS4, NPPF Section 16 and the Design Guidance.

 

The Senior Planner (Development Management) then presented her report containing a recommendation of refusal.  She advised that by reason of its siting, the development as proposed would fail to complement the existing pattern of development and the character of the area, including the settlement character. The siting of the proposed development would have an adverse urbanising impact on the rural character of the area, which would fail to preserve or enhance the character of the Conservation Area and would result in less than substantial harm, which would fail to be outweighed by the public benefits of the proposed

development. Consequently, the proposal would fail to comply with the provisions of the adopted West Oxfordshire Local Plan Policies OS2, OS4, H2, EH2, EH3, EH10, EH15, EH13 and T4.

 

Councillor Good commented that it had been unhelpful, with respect to his conversations at the Parish Council about the application, to have received the objection from the Senior Conservation and Design Officer as a follow on report.  However, he did understand that staff were under pressure at this time.  He noted that the Sub-Committee had regularly received applications for this land and had noted with interest the submission from the applicant which stated that there was only one six bedroom house currently for sale within a three mile radius of the village.

 

Councillor Good advised the Sub-Committee that the land adjacent to the plot was owned by Oxfordshire County Council which proposed to build a four or six bedroom home for children with disabilities on it.  Councillor Good concluded saying that he wished to support the officer recommendation.

The Interim Development Manager informed the meeting that the Planning Department had received a pre-application for the land from Oxfordshire County Council last week.

 

Councillor Levy, as County Councillor for the Ward offered to speak to the County Council’s officer on the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 24.

25.

Applications Determined under Delegated Powers and Appeal Decisions pdf icon PDF 147 KB

Purpose:

To inform the Sub-Committee of applications determined under delegated powers and any appeal decisions.

Recommendation:

That the reports be noted.

 

Minutes:

(Councillor Fenton returned to the room and resumed the chairing of the meeting.)

 

The report giving details of applications determined under delegated powers was received and noted.

The Chairman noted that items 43, 45 and 77 were the responsibility of the Uplands Planning Sub-Committee and should appear on their agenda.

 

The Interim Development Manager outlined the Appeal Decisions report and provided an update on the position with the application.