Agenda and minutes
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Minutes of Previous Meeting To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 7 March 2022 Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on 7 March 2022 were approved and signed by the Chairman as a correct record.
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Apologies for Absence and Temporary Appointments Minutes: Apologies were received from Councillor Jackson. Councillor Poskitt substituted for Councillor Chapple. |
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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:
Councillor Cooper referred to Item 5 on the Agenda, Applications Determined under Delegated Powers. He declared that on page 47, item 36 he was a member of the Woodstock Social Club. Item 48 to 51 he declared he had known the applicant for many years.
The Chairman and Councillors noted Councillor Cooper declaration of Interest and agreed that it had no influence on the applications that were determined.
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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: 21/02185/HHD Broad Close, Little Tew Road, Church Enstone, Chipping Norton
The Planning Officer Briony Farmer introduced the application for the Demolition of existing porch. Construction of a single storey garden room to north elevation. Internal alterations to remove modern partition walls and block off 2 existing windows. Mr Jason Jackson spoke on behalf of the applicant, a copy of his statement is attached to the original copy of these minutes. Councillor Saul asked a question of clarification re the courtyard and if it had ever been enclosed, Mr Jackson was able to clarify the courtyard had never been fully enclosed, although there had been a lean-to, in the past, in the courtyard. Miss Farmer continued with her presentation, concluding that English heritage were opposed to the application and that the Officers were recommended refusal of the application. The Councillors noted and discussed that this application had been allocated to several planning officers during its life, which was beyond the control of WODC. Conservation Officer had come up with two alternative options. Mr Jackson confirmed that he had only seen one of these options. Councillor Cooper stated as a listed building it requires protection and on balance he supported officers recommendation, Councillor Saul, Councillor Poskitt, Councillor Postan and the Chairman also agreed with the conservation officers comments. Councillor Cooper proposed that the application be refused as per officers recommendation, Councillor Saul seconded the proposal. On being put to the vote, the application was Refused
21/02186/LBC Broad Close, Little Tew Road, Church Enstone, Chipping Norton
The Planning Officer Briony Farmer introduced the application for the demolition of existing porch. Construction of a single storey garden room to north elevation. Internal alterations to remove modern partition walls and block off 2 existing windows. Mr Jason Jackson spoke on behalf of the applicant, a copy of his statement is attached to the original copy of these minutes. Miss Farmer continued with her presentation, concluding that officers were recommended refusal of the application. Councillor Cooper proposed that the application be refused as per officers recommendation, Councillor Saul seconded the proposal. On being put to the vote, the application was Refused
21/02570/FUL Land West Of Greenacres, Churchill Road, Kingham
The Planning Officer James Nelson introduced the application for the construction of dwelling together with associated outbuildings and landscaping. Close existing and formation of new vehicular access in revised position (amended plans). Mr Bratt the applicant spoke to the Committee and requested that they support his application., he also thanked the conservation and planning officers for their advice and support during his application submission.
Mr Nelson continued with his presentation, this site had been deferred for a site visit at the last Committee Meeting. Councillors attended the site visit. Officers had worked with the applicant for two years. Officers were recommending approval with delegated authority to resolve outstanding drainage issues. Councillors that had attended the site visit, all agreed that it had been useful to see the land, as it drops away from the road, which reduces ... view the full minutes text for item 64. |
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Applications Determined under Delegated Powers and Appeal Decisions Purpose: To inform the Sub-Committee of applications determined under delegated powers and any appeal decisions. Recommendation: That the reports be noted. Minutes: The report giving details of applications determined under delegated powers was received and noted.
Councillor Beaney and Councillor Davies were concerned that some applications within AONB beauty were approved and some were not. Councillors discussed this point and were agreed that it is a professional judgement on each case in its own merit. |