Agenda and minutes
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Apologies for Absence To receive any apologies for absence from members of Sub-Committee. The quorum for the Sub-Committee is 3 members. Additional documents: Minutes: There were no apologies for absence. |
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Declarations of Interest To receive any declarations of interest from members of the Sub-Committee on any items to be considered at the meeting. Additional documents: Minutes: There were no declarations of interest |
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Minutes of Previous Meeting To approve the minutes of the previous meeting, held on 17 November 2025 Additional documents: Minutes: RESOLVED: That the minutes of the previous meeting held on 17 November 2025 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.
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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 Head of Planning.
Additional documents: Minutes: The application for development was submitted as detailed in the schedule attached at page 11 of the agenda pack.
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25/02143/FUL Vicks Garage Guildenford Additional documents: Minutes:
Members noted the Planning Officer`s report which sought permission for the demolition of the existing building and the erection of a detached dwelling with access, parking and associated works. This was in relation to the site at Vicks Garage Guildenford in Burford Oxfordshire OX18 4SE.
The report stated that the application site related to a vacant commercial garage building located within the built-up area of Burford along the road known as Guildenford which ran roughly North to South, parallel to the main High Street to the west of the site.
The site sat within both the Burford Conservation Area and the Cotswolds National Landscape (CNL), formerly known as the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
This application had been deferred from the last meeting held on 17 November in order for Members to undertake a site visit.
The report stated that the application had been assessed against the relevant policies of the West Oxfordshire Local Plan 2031, the National Planning Policy Framework, and all other material considerations. The site lay within the built-up area of Burford, a sustainable location where the principle of residential development was supported. In light of this officers considered that the principle of residential development on this site was acceptable.
Furthermore, the proposal was in accordance with the spatial strategy of the Local Plan, as set out in Policies OS1, OS2 and H2, and was located within a sustainable settlement with access to services and transport. It was supported by robust marketing and viability evidence demonstrating that the site was no longer suitable or viable for employment use, in accordance with Policies E1, E2 and E3. The proposal also responded to the changing economic context and reflected the Local Plan's flexibility in allowing alternative uses where justified. Subject to compliance with other relevant policies, including those relating to design, heritage, and amenity, the principle of development was considered to be acceptable.
The Planning Officer`s report concluded that the proposal represented a high-quality, policy-compliant redevelopment of a previously developed site, delivering a single dwelling in a sustainable location without giving rise to any identified harm. The scheme addressed all previous reasons for refusal and appeal dismissal and was therefore considered acceptable. Therefore Planning permission was recommended, subject to conditions. Each of the conditions were detailed in pages 29-32 of the agenda pack (previously circulated).
The report specified that the applicant was seeking full planning permission and conservation area consent for the demolition of the existing garage building and the erection of a detached dwelling with associated access, parking and landscaping at the site, which was surrounded by Grade II listed buildings. The existing structure was a utilitarian garage of poor visual quality, which currently made no positive contribution to the character or appearance of the area.
Speaking in favour of the application and in addressing Members, Mr Collinge, the agent for the applicant raised the following points.
The proposed scheme in terms of layout, scale and form reflected the terms of a 2020 plan ... view the full minutes text for item 69. |
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Applications Determined under Delegated Powers Purpose: To inform the Sub-Committee of applications determined under delegated powers.
Recommendation: 1. That the report be noted by the Sub-Committee. Additional documents: Minutes: RESOLVED: That the applications determined under delegated powers be noted |
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Purpose: To inform the Sub-Committee of any appeal decisions.
Recommendation: 1. That the report be noted by the Sub-Committee. Additional documents: Minutes: RESOLVED: That the appeal decisions taken as summarised at page 47 of the agenda pack be noted. |