Agenda item
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.
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Page |
Application No. |
Address |
Planning Officer |
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13 - 41 |
22/03370/FUL |
Land West Of Colt House Aston Road, Bampton |
David Ditchett
|
|
42 - 65 |
22/03539/FUL |
Land (E) 429494 (N) 207689 Monahan Way, Carterton |
David Ditchett
|
|
66 - 69 |
23/00103/LBC |
35 - 37 Woodgreen Witney
|
Tara Hayek
|
|
70 -75 |
23/00120/FUL |
17 Carmello Close Carterton |
Clare Anscombe |
|
76 - 83 |
23/00286/FUL |
90 Ralegh Crescent Witney
|
Rebekah Orriss |
|
84 - 87 |
23/00330/LBC |
35 - 37 Woodgreen Witney
|
Tara Hayek
|
Minutes:
Ahead of the Committee considering the applications for development, the Chair advised the Committee that the applications would be considered in an alternative order to the original order listed on the agenda reports pack. Democratic Services further confirmed that the minutes of the meeting would reflect the order in which the applications were considered.
The Chair also advised the Committee that both applications regarding ‘35-37 Woodgreen, Witney, Oxfordshire’ would be presented, debated and voted on together.
· 23/00103/LBC, 35-37 Woodgreen, Witney, Oxfordshire; and
· 23/00330/LBC, 35-37 Woodgreen, Witney, Oxfordshire.
23/00286/FUL, 90 Ralegh Crescent, Witney, Oxfordshire.
Rebekah Orriss, Planning Officer, introduced the application for a retrospective planning application for the flexible use of part of the dwelling as a gym/personal training space, and residential accommodation, in association with the main dwelling. Rebekah Orriss also drew the Committee’s attention to the late representations report, circulated prior to the meeting.
Councillor Jane Doughty addressed the Committee as the incumbent Ward Member. A copy of the speech is attached to the original copy of the minutes.
Bex Dorey-Verhaeg spoke in favour of the application. A copy of the speech is attached to the original copy of the minutes.
Barbara Singh and Caroline Singh spoke in objection to the application. A copy of the joint speech is attached to the original copy of the minutes.
Rebekah Orriss continued with her presentation, which clarified the following points:
? Operation hours of the gymnasium;
? Clients associated to the gymnasium,
? Areas of operation;
? Parking provisions;
? Noise impacts;
? Temporary consent;
? Traffic impacts.
The Chair then invited the Committee to discuss the application, which raised the following clarification points:
? Provisions for further, permanent planning permission;
? Monitoring of usage within allotted permitted hours;
? Management of noise impacts;
Councillor Richard Langridge proposed that the application be approved in line with officer recommendations, with an informative to bring back to Committee should the application be resubmitted, and to delegate the decision back to Officers to issue a decision with amended plans, and to allow for the noise impact assessment to be considered.
This was seconded by Councillor Elizabeth Poskitt, and was put to a vote.
There were 9 votes in favour, 2 votes against (Councillors Joy Aitman and Michael Brooker), and Nil abstentions. The vote carried.
Committee Resolved to:
- Approve the application, in line with officer recommendations, with an informative to bring back to Committee, should the application be resubmitted.
- Delegate the decision back to Officers to issue a decision with amended plans, and to allow for the noise impact assessment to be considered.
22/03370/FUL, Land West Of Colt House, Aston Road, Bampton, Oxfordshire.
David Ditchett, Principal Planner, introduced the application for the erection of six single storey, age restricted dwellings for older people (55 years of age or more) with access, landscaping and associated infrastructure. David Ditchett also drew the Committee’s attention to the late representations report, circulated prior to the meeting.
Simon Tofts and Luke Johnson spoke in favour of the application. A copy of the joint speech is attached to the original copy of the minutes.
Jane Bone spoke in objection to the application. A copy of the speech is attached to the original copy of the minutes.
David Ditchett continued with his presentation, which clarified the following points:
? Policies within the National Planning Policy Framework;
? Tilted balance applies;
? Heritage Balance;
? Benefits and adverse impacts;
? Site visit, held on 24 April 2023;
? Biodiversity implications;
? Character and appearance of the local area;
? Size of the development.
The Chair then invited the Committee to discuss the application, which raised the following clarification points:
? Potential flooding impacts;
? Considerations and facilitation of foul water;
? Consultation with OCC Highways provisions in the area for elderly persons;
? Provisions for persons with disabilities;
? Occupants of different age;
? Wildlife provisions;
? Provisions of waste collections;
? Grampian conditions;
? Lack of comments received from Thames Water regarding the application;
? Upkeep of local waterways, including surface water.
Councillor Andy Goodwin proposed that the application be approved in line with officer recommendations, with an added condition for foul water and informative for road signs and speed bumps. This was seconded by Councillor Nick Leverton, and was put to a vote.
There were 9 votes in favour, 1 vote against (Councillor Michael Brooker), and 1 abstention (Councillor Ted Fenton). The vote carried.
Committee Resolved to:
1. Approve the application, in line with officer recommendations, with an added condition for foul water and informative for road signs/speed bumps.
22/03539/FUL, Land (E) 429494, (N) 207689, Monahan Way, Carterton, Oxfordshire.
David Ditchett, Principal Planner, introduced the application for the construction of 99 dwellings (to include 35 affordable homes), garages, estate roads and drainage infrastructure.
David Ditchett also drew the Committee’s attention to the late representations report, circulated prior to the meeting and to a general comment received over the weekend from a member of the public regarding birds at the site.
Andrew Winstone, Bloor Homes, spoke as the applicant for the development. A copy of the speech is attached to the original copy of the minutes.
David Ditchett continued with his presentation, which clarified the following points:
? Policies within the National Planning Policy Framework;
? Tilted balance applies;
? Benefits and adverse impacts;
? Location of affordable housing;
? Comment from Thames Valley Police;
? Parking provisions in the development;
? S106 implications;
? Impacts on NHS provisions for increased population numbers.
The Chair then invited the Committee to discuss the application, which raised the following clarification points:
? The location of the development being in Brize Norton, not Carterton;
? Previously agreed conditions;
? Pressure on Carterton Sewage Treatment Works;
? NHS funding in relation to the development;
? General healthcare provisions in local area;
? Density of the development.
Councillor Michael Brooker proposed that the application be approved, subject to Legal Agreement and in line with officer recommendations, with conditions 9 & 10 amended, and to instruct Officers to deal with S106 matters. This was seconded by Councillor Lysette Nicholls, and was put to a vote.
There were 10 votes in favour, 0 votes against, and 1 abstention. The vote carried.
Committee Resolved to:
1. Approve the application, subject to Legal Agreement, and in line with officer recommendations, with conditions 9 & 10 amended.
2. Instruct Officers to deal with S106 matters.
23/00120/FUL, 17 Carmello Close, Carterton, Oxfordshire.
Clare Anscombe, Senior Planning Officer, introduced the application for part conversion of domestic garage to hairdressing salon to include insertion of a door and window to side elevation (retrospective). Clare Anscombe also drew the Committee’s attention to the late representations report, circulated prior to the meeting.
Clare Anscombe’s presentation to the Committee clarified the following points:
? The application being retrospective owing to enforcement action;
? Parking provisions;
? Operational hours of the salon;
? Privacy implications;
? Character of the surrounding area;
? Public transport provisions.
Councillor Ted Fenton proposed that the application be approved in line with officer recommendations. This was seconded by Councillor Michele Mead, and was put to a vote.
There were 10 votes in favour, 0 votes against, and 1 abstention (Councillor Nick Leverton). The vote carried.
Committee Resolved to:
- Approve the application, in line with officer recommendations.
23/00103/LBC and 23/00330/LBC, 35-37 Woodgreen, Witney, Oxfordshire.
Councillors Joy Aitman and Michael Brooker left the Council Chamber at 4.08pm.
David Ditchett, Principal Planner, introduced the applications for internal alterations, to include the installation of underfloor heating, together with the replacement of kitchen and dining room floor tiles, and the application for the replacement of single glazed wooden rear window.
Councillor Nick Leverton proposed that application 23/00103/LBC be approved in line with officer recommendations. This was seconded by Councillor Michele Mead, and was put to a vote. The vote was unanimous in agreement to approve the application, in line with officer recommendations.
Councillor Ted Fenton proposed that application 23/00330/LBC be approved in line with officer recommendations. This was seconded by Councillor Harry Eaglestone, and was put to a vote. The vote was unanimous in agreement to approve the application, in line with officer recommendations.
Committee Resolved to:
- Approve the applications, in line with officer recommendations.
Councillor Joy Aitman returned to the Council Chamber at 4.12pm.
Supporting documents:
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24.04 Committee Schedule.docx, item 126.
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Additional Reps Lowlands 24th April 2023, item 126.
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