Planning Application Details

The development to which this permission relates must be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date of this permission. Reason: By virtue of Sections 91 to 95 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

That the development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the details shown on the following approved plans Location Plan 3784 P 100 Proposed Site Plan 3784.P.201 Rev G Proposed Coloured Site Plan 3784.P.202 Rev. E Proposed Floor Plans Plot 42-51 3784.P.203 Rev. E Proposed Elevations Plots 42-51 3784.P.205 Rev. F Proposed Roof Plan Plots 42-51 3884.P.204 Rev. B Proposed Elevations and Floor Plans Plots 52-56 3784.P.206 Rev. E Proposed Floor Plans and Elevations Plots 57-62 3784.P.207. Rev C Proposed Elevations and Floor Plans Plots 63-66 3784.P.208. Rev C Bin Store Elevations and Floor Plans 3784.P.210. Rev. B Proposed Contextual Elevations 3784.P.211 Rev. D Proposed Parking Plan 3784.P.212 Rev. E Proposed Public Open Space Plan 3784.P.213 Rev. E Proposed Materials Plan 3784.P.214 Rev. F Proposed Ground Floor Site Plan 3784.P.216 Rev. E Proposed Surfacing Plan 3784.P.218 Rev. C Proposed Enclosure Plan 3784.P.219 Rev. C Landscape Structure Proposals 17-59-PL-250 Rev. G Detailed Planting Sheet 1 17-59-PL-251 Rev. E Detailed Planting Sheet 2 17-59-PL-252 Rev. E Detailed Planting Sheets 3 17-59-PL-253 Rev. E except as controlled or modified by conditions of this permission. Reason: To secure the proper planning of the area in accordance with Development Plan policies.

Prior to the construction of any building above slab level samples of all materials to be used in the external construction and finishes of the buildings within the development hereby permitted shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of the visual appearance of the development in accordance with Policies DES1 and DES2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035. Related application(s): P24/S3053/DIS, P24/S4018/DIS

That all trees to be planted within hard surface areas shall be planted in the first planting season after the first use of the buildings. The tree/s must be planted into site specific tree pits. The tree pits are to be a crated pit design that incorporates technology that will enable tree/s to successfully grow in hard surface environments. The pits must provide the significant quantities of growing medium required to allow the trees to become established and grow on to maturity, sustaining the trees in a healthy condition and allow for ease of maintenance. Details of the tree species and the tree pits shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of development above slab level on the site. In the event of any of the trees so planted dying or being seriously damaged or destroyed within 5 years of the completion of the development, a new tree of a species first approved by the Local Planning Authority, be planted and properly maintained. Reason: To help to assimilate the development into its surroundings in accordance with Policies ENV1, DES1 and DES2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

Prior to the construction of any development above slab level a scheme for the landscaping of the site, including the planting of live trees and shrubs, the treatment of the access road and hard standings, the provision of boundary treatments and street furniture shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. These details shall include schedules of new trees and shrubs to be planted (noting species, plant sizes and numbers/densities), the identification of the existing trees and shrubs on the site to be retained (noting species, location and spread), any earth moving operations and finished levels/contours, and an implementation programme. The scheme shall be implemented prior to the first occupation or use of development and thereafter be maintained in accordance with the approved scheme. In the event of any of the trees or shrubs so planted dying or being seriously damaged or destroyed within 5 years of the completion of the development, a new tree or shrub or equivalent number of trees or shrubs, as the case may be, of a species first approved by the Local Planning Authority, shall be planted and properly maintained in a position or positions first approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To help to assimilate the development into its surroundings in accordance with Policies ENV1, DES1 and DES2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

Concurrent with the submission of comprehensive details of the proposed landscape works in accordance with condition 5, a maintenance schedule and a long term management plan (for a minimum period of 20 years), for the soft landscaping works shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The Landscape Management Plan shall include: a) Details of long term design principles and objectives. b) Management responsibilities, maintenance schedules and replacement provisions for existing retained landscape features and any landscape to be implemented as part of the approved landscape scheme including hard surfaces, street furniture within open spaces c) A plan detailing which areas of the site the Landscape Management Plan covers and also who is responsible of the maintenance of the other areas of the site. d) Summary plan detailing different management procedures for the types of landscape on site e.g. Wildflower meadows, native or ornamental hedgerows. The schedule and plan shall be implemented in accordance with the agreed details and programme. Reason: To help to assimilate the development into its surroundings in accordance with Policies ENV1, DES1 and DES2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

Following the approval of the WSI dated 4th February 2024, 4th March revision, by Thames Valley Archaeological Services (Ref: SRW22/144 overall), no development shall commence on site until the agreed staged programme of archaeological evaluation and mitigation has been carried out by the commissioned archaeological organisation in accordance with the approved Written Scheme of Investigation. The programme of work shall include all processing, research and analysis necessary to produce an accessible and useable archive and a full report for publication which shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority within two years of the completion of the archaeological fieldwork. Reason: To safeguard the identification, recording, analysis and archiving of heritage assets before they are lost and to advance understanding of the heritage assets in their wider context through publication and dissemination of the evidence in accordance with Policy ENV9 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2025 and the NPPF.

No development above slab level shall take place until a detailed scheme for protecting the residents of the development from the external noise environment of the area, including the proposed Watlington Relief Road, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme itself shall be designed, specified and constructed so that the sound insulation performance of the structure and the layout of the dwellings is such that the indoor ambient noise levels do not exceed the values detailed in Table 4 of BS 8233:2014 "Indoor ambient noise levels for dwellings". Furthermore external amenity areas should also be assessed as part of the detailed scheme. Thereafter the development shall not be carried out other than in accordance with such approved scheme which shall be completed before any part of the accommodation hereby approved is occupied, unless the Local Planning Authority otherwise agrees in writing. Reason: To safeguard the amenities of the occupiers of the proposed development in accordance with Policy ENV11 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035. Related application(s): P24/S3051/DIS

A construction management plan detailing measures to be taken to protect nearby residents from noise and dust shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of any construction or demolition works. The hours of operation for such works shall be restricted to 8:00 am - 6.00 pm Monday to Friday and 8.00 am - 1.00 pm on a Saturday. No work shall take place on Sundays or Public Holidays without the prior written authority of the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure that the development is not unneighbourly in accordance with Policy DES6 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035. Related application(s): P24/S1960/DIS

The development shall be carried out in accordance with Construction Traffic Management Plan Rev B dated 10/05/2024, which shall be implemented prior to any works being carried out on site, and shall be maintained throughout the course of the development. Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to mitigate the impact of construction vehicles on the surrounding highway network, road infrastructure and local residents, particularly at morning and afternoon peak traffic times and in accordance with Policy TRANS5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

Prior to the commencement of works above slab level, details of cycle parking facilities secured, undercover and laid out in accordance with the Oxfordshire County Council's adopted standards, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter, the agreed cycle parking shall be provided before first occupation and maintained and retained at all times for the use of the development. Reason: To encourage the use of cycles as a means of transport in accordance with Policy TRANS5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035. Related application(s): P24/S3052/DIS

The tree protection details as shown on the 'Ruskins Tree Consultancy Arboricultural Statement Ref: 0822-10097 Rev1Dec 2022' hereby approved shall be put in place prior to any on site works including demolition and thereafter retained in situ for the duration of construction. Reason: To safeguard trees which are visually important in accordance with Policies ENV1, DES1, and DES2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

Prior to the commencement of the development above new slab level, details (including specification, position, height, orientation, etc.) of a scheme of biodiversity enhancements for the site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. A minimum of two bat boxes and two bird boxes shall be provided on each new structure, in suitable locations. Thereafter, the development shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details and all enhancements provided onsite prior to first occupation. Reason: To secure biodiversity enhancements on site, in accordance with Policy ENV3 of the SOLP and the NPPF.

Prior to the first occupation of any dwelling, the car parking shall be provided in complete accordance with the details hereby approved. Thereafter the car parking spaces shall be retained unobstructed except for the parking of vehicles associated with the development at all times. Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to ensure the provision of off-street car parking in accordance with Policy TRANS5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

Prior to the first occupation of any dwelling hereby approved, a scheme to provide 25% of the car parking spaces hereby approved with Electric Vehicle Charging Points shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter the Electric Vehicle Charging Points shall be implemented prior to the occupation of the development and retained in perpetuity. Reason: To ensure sustainable forms of transport in accordance with Policies TRANS5, ENV12 and EP1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

Prior to the first occupation of any dwelling, a full and detailed Travel Plan and Travel Information Pack shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter, the development shall be implemented in accordance with the approved documents and the approved Travel Information Packs issued to each resident upon first occuation. Reason: To promote travel to and from the site by walking, cycling and public transport in the interests of sustainability and in accordance with Policy TRANS4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved, a SUDS Compliance report prepared by an appropriately qualified Engineer must be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. This must suitably demonstrate that the sustainable drainage system has been installed and completed in accordance with the approved scheme (or detail any minor variations). This report should as a minimum cover the following; 1) Inclusion of as-built drawings in dwg and pdf format, 2) Inspection details of key SUDS features such as flow controls, storage features and volumes and critical linking features or pipework undertaken, with appropriate photographs and evidence of inspections incorporated, 3) Details of any remediation works required following the initial inspection, 4) Evidence that that remedial works have been completed, and 5) Confirmation of details of any management company set up to maintain the system. Reason: To ensure the proper provision of surface water drainage and to ensure flooding is not exacerbated in the locality in accordance with Policy EP4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

The development shall not be occupied until the remediation strategy hereby approved (ST Consult Remediation Strategy and Verification Plan Shirburn Road, Watlington Oxfordshire JN1320 5 January 2021) has been carried out in full with respect to this application site and a validation report confirming completion of these works within the application site has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure that any ground, water and associated gas contamination is identified and adequately addressed to ensure the safety of the development, the environment and to ensure the site is suitable for the proposed use in accordance with Policy ENV11 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

The developer shall confirm in writing to the Local Planning Authority the presence of any unsuspected contamination encountered during the development. In the event of any contamination to the land and/or water being encountered, no development shall continue until a programme of investigation and/or remedial works to include methods of monitoring and certification of such works undertaken. Where land contamination investigation/remedial works are required this must be carried out by a competent person in accordance with current government and Environment Agency Guidance and Approved Codes of Practice such as Land Contamination: Risk Management 2020 and BS10175:2011 +A2:2017 'Investigation of potentially contaminated sites' and submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. Reason: To ensure that any ground, water and associated gas contamination is identified and adequately addressed to ensure the safety of the development, the environment and to ensure the site is suitable for the proposed use in accordance with Policy ENV11 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

No dwelling shall be occupied within a building until all of the carbon reduction energy efficiency measures are fully implemented for the dwellings within that building in accordance with the approved Energy Statement (Resi Resolve, August 2022, Rev. 0). A Verification Report shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority and approved in writing prior to occupation of the building. The Verification Report shall demonstrate (with photographic evidence) that the approved energy efficiency measures have been implemented for all of the dwellings in that building. These measures shall be retained and maintained as such thereafter in accordance with the Energy Statement and Verification Report. Reason: To ensure high standards of sustainable design and construction in accordance with Policy DES10 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

No external lighting shall be installed on the site other than in accordance with details which shall first have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Details shall include location of the external lights and product specification. Reason: To protect the appearance of the area, the environment and wildlife, and local residents from light pollution in accordance with Policies ENV1, ENV2, ENV3 and ENV12 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

The surface water drainage scheme shall be implemented in complete accordance with the 'Glanville Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy 20 Dec 2022 Issue 4' and 'Glanville Response to LLFA & LPA Drainage Comments Issue 3 20 Dec 2022' prior to the occupation of the development hereby approved. Reason: To ensure the proper provision of surface water drainage and to ensure flooding is not exacerbated in the locality in accordance with Policy EP4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

The foul water drainage scheme shall be implemented in complete accordance with the 'Glanville Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy 20 Dec 2022 Issue 4' and 'Glanville Response to LLFA & LPA Drainage Comments Issue 3 20 Dec 2022' prior to the occupation of the development hereby approved. Reason: To ensure the proper provision of foul water drainage and to ensure flooding and pollution is not exacerbated in the locality in accordance with policy EP4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.