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Minutes of Previous Meeting To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 21 June 2021 Minutes: RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting of the Sub-Committee held on 21 June 2021, copies of which had been circulated, be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman subject to the following amendment: In item 20/03365/FUL – Ducklington Farm, Course Hill Lane, Ducklington The text “supplied from a 30 mile radius” be replaced with “all goods would not be sufficiently local”. |
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Apologies for Absence and Temporary Appointments Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Langridge, Rylett, Good and Nicholls. Councillor Johnson substituted for Councillor Woodruff.
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Declarations of Interest To receive any declarations from Members of the Committee on any items to be considered at the meeting Minutes: Declarations of Interest were received as follows: Agenda Item 4 – Applications for Development Application 20/03576/FUL – Carterton Recreation Ground Councillors Crossland and Leverton declared an interest as they were members of the Town Council which was the applicant. They left the room for the duration of this item. Application 21/01481/FUL – Shilton Road Filling Station Councillor Leverton declared an interest because of his business relationship with the applicant and left the room for the duration of this item. Councillor Crossland declared a proximity interest because she lived on the same street. However she advised that she had no personal or financial interest and therefore felt able to approach the decision with an open mind. Application 21/01588/FUL – 25 Foxwood Aston Councillor Levy declared an interest because he was the County Councillor for Aston. |
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Applications for Development Purpose: To consider applications for development, details of which are set out in the attached schedule. Recommendation: That the applications be determined in accordance with the recommendations of the Business Manager – Development Management.
Minutes: The Sub-Committee received the report of the Business Manager – Development Management, giving details of an application for development, copies of which had been circulated. RESOLVED: That the decisions on the following applications be as indicated in the report of the Business Manager – Development Management, subject to any amendments as detailed below:- 20/03576/FUL Carterton Recreation Ground Alvescot Road The Senior Planner (Development Management) introduced the application. A public submission had been received and was read out by Jonathan Longden representing Leys Longden and Co in support of the application . A summary of his submission is attached as Appendix A to the original copy of these minutes. Following a question from Councillor Fenton, Mr Longden confirmed that the existing pavilion would be demolished. The Senior Planner (Development Management) then presented her report containing a recommendation of approval with an additional condition covering energy efficiency and ventilation. Following questions from Councillors St John and Haines, she advised that the building was 1800 square metres and that the car parking proposed was adequate for simultaneous functions in the building and in Brownes Hall; also that because Sport England have specific space requirements for changing rooms, Brownes Hall’s facilities were not suitable for a new sports club; and that the bandstand is to remain. Councillor Enright confirmed that Brownes Hall was owned by a Trust. Councillor Haine proposed that the application be granted as per officers recommendations. This was seconded by Councillor Enright who agreed that Brownes Hall was unsuitable as changing facilities. The Officer recommendation of approval was then put to the vote and was carried. Approved
21/00866/FUL Cotswold Edge Lower End The Senior Planner (Development Management) introduced the application. A public submission had been received and was read out on behalf of Guy Wengraf, the applicant, in support of the application . A summary of his submission is attached as Appendix A to the original copy of these minutes. Following a question from Councillor Leverton, the applicant confirmed that the footprint of the building was approximately 20% bigger than the existing bungalow. The Senior Planner (Development Management) then presented her report containing a recommendation of approval. Following questions from Councillors Crossland, Leverton, Haine, Levy and St John. The Senior Planner (Development Management) advised that: the dwelling roof height was comparable to existing rooves in the village; that the proximity of 16m to the next property was acceptable; that there are 4 en-suite bathrooms and 2 toilets in the dwelling; that condition 8 includes a maximum water consumption of 110 litres use per person per day, in accordance with policy OS3 and that the building is being dropped into the ground to meet maximum roof height requirements; that condition 9 would ensure protection of all the trees on the site; the stone to be used was local limestone and that an additional condition will be added for ecological measures to be included. It was noted that there are already bat and bird boxes ... view the full minutes text for item 14. |
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Applications Determined under Delegated Powers Purpose: To inform the Sub-Committee of applications either determined under delegated powers. Recommendation: That the report be noted.
Minutes: The report giving details of applications determined under delegated powers was received and noted. Councillor Eaglestone requested an explanation of Item 9 21/00652/S73 Witney West. Councillor Fenton requested an explanation of Item 79. 21/01629/NMA Bampton and Clanfield. Officers agreed to consult colleagues and respond prior to the next meeting. Councillor Fenton noted the Appeal Decisions report and that an appeal had been successful. The Business Manager – Development Management explained that, though the Council had lost the appeal the application, through the planning process, had been reduced from an initial application for 6 dwellings down to 3 houses. He provided an update on the Council’s current position with appeals and noted that the Council wins around 90% of appeals compared to a national average of around 60%. |