Planning Application Details

P23/S2308/FULApplication Type: Full Application (Show Map - opens in new window)
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Description
Development and change of use of land to form an electricity substation compound, to include site excavation and ground work, construction of a substation compound, security fencing, access from Grenoble Road and associated infrastructure and related works (Biodiversity Net Gain Metric received 26 July 2023, revised noise assessment received 2 August 2023, site access and junction visibility splay plan submitted 7 September 2023, and CEMP submitted 26 October 2023).
Location
Land the the East of Grenoble Road Littlemore OX4 4YS
Grid Reference
454132/201968
Applicant
Southern Electric Power District
c/o Savills
33 Margaret Street
London
W1G 0JD
Agent
Savills
33 Margaret Street
London
W1G 0JD
Case Officer
Andy Heron
Telephone: 01235 422600
Email: planning@southoxon.gov.uk
Consultation / Notification
No further Representations on this application will be accepted.

Consultations / Notifications to date are shown below.

Name / Number
Date Sent
Response Date
 
Sandford-on-Thames Parish Council
c/o Anthony Hull
21 Janaway
Littlemore
OXFORD
OX4 4SY
13 07 2023
 
South and Vale Countryside Officer
27 10 2023
06 12 2023
 
Drainage - (South&Vale)
13 07 2023
 
Forestry Officer (South and Vale)
13 07 2023
31 08 2023
 
South -Highways Liaison Officer (Oxfordshire County Council)
20 09 2023
27 11 2023
 
Contaminated Land
13 07 2023
24 07 2023
 
Env. Protection Team
20 09 2023
21 09 2023
 
Sewage Treatment Works
Sandford-On-Thames
Oxford
OX4 4XU
13 07 2023
 
Application Type
Minor (Full Application)
Application Progress
Date Received  
5th July 2023
Registration Date  
5th July 2023
Start Consultation Period  
13th July 2023
End Consultation Period  
3rd August 2023
Target Decision Date  
22nd December 2023
Decision
Planning Permission on 22nd December 2023
Conditions / Refusal Reasons
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, 20034-SBR-SW-ZZ-DR-A-84900-HV Rev 1, 20034-SBR-SW-ZZ-DR-A-83900 Rev 3, 20034-SBR-SW-ZZ-DR-A-80903 Rev 1, 20034-SBR-SW-ZZ-DR-A-83901 Rev 3, 20034-SBR-SW-ZZ-DR-A-84901 Rev 3, 20034-SBR-SW-ZZ-DR-A-81900 Rev 3, 20034-SBR-SW-ZZ-DR-A-81901 Rev 3, 20034-SBR-SW-ZZ-DR-A-80901 Rev 2, 20034-SBR-SW-ZZ-DR-A-80902 Rev 3, 20034-SBR-SW-ZZ-DR-A-81902 Rev 3 and 332110886/5501/PL001 REV2, 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 commencement of development a revised plan of the vehicular access, including visibility splays and all associated highway works, shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. Prior to the operational use of the site, the approved access arrangements, including visibility splays and all associated highway works, shall be provided and thereafter retained. Reason: In the interests of highway safety and accordance with policy TRANS 5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035. Related application(s): P24/S0119/DIS

No development shall commence unless and until a certificate confirming the agreement of an Offsetting Provider to deliver a Biodiversity Offsetting Scheme totalling a minimum of 1.54 biodiversity units has been submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The written approval of the Council shall not be issued before the certificate has been issued by the Offset Provider. The details of biodiversity enhancements shall be documented by the Offset Provider and issued to the Council for their records. Reason: To compensate and mitigate for the net loss of biodiversity resulting from the development by providing biodiversity enhancements off site in accordance with policy ENV3 5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035 and paragraphs 174 and 180 of the National Planning Policy Framework. Related application(s): P24/S0450/DIS, P24/S0665/DIS

No development shall take place until a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. This shall deal with the treatment of any environmentally sensitive areas, their aftercare and maintenance as well as a plan detailing the works to be carried out showing how the environment will be protected during the works. Thereafter the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Reason: This condition is necessary to ensure the protection of wildlife and supporting habitat and secure opportunities for the enhancement of the nature conservation value of the site in line with national planning policy. This approach is supported by policy ENV3 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035 and paragraphs 174 and 180 of the National Planning Policy Framework which recognise that the planning system should conserve and enhance the environment by minimising impacts on and providing net gains for biodiversity. Related application(s): P24/S0051/DIS

No development shall take place until a plan to show biodiversity enhancements has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The biodiversity enhancement plan shall accord with the biodiversity enhancements described in section 5 of the supporting Preliminary Ecological Appraisal submitted by MKA Ecology, Ref: 138723. Thereafter the development shall be implemented in accordance with the approved biodiversity enhancement plan and all of the biodiversity enhancements described in section 5 of the supporting Preliminary Ecological Appraisal submitted by MKA Ecology, Ref: 138723. Reason: To secure biodiversity enhancements on site, in accordance with policy ENV3 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035 and paragraphs 174 and 180 of the NPPF. Related application(s): P24/S0164/DIS

No development shall take place until a scheme for the landscaping of the site, including the planting of live trees and shrubs has been 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 the development hereby approved 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. Related application(s): P24/S0164/DIS

The trees shall be protected in accordance with the approved tree protection scheme (P2863-TPS01 V3) and tree protection plan (drawing no. P2863-TPP01 REV V3) submitted by Ligna Consultancy. The agreed measures shall be kept in place during the entire course of development. Reason: To safeguard trees which are visually important in accordance with policies ENV1, DES1, and DES2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

The development hereby permitted shall only be constructed in the materials specified on the plans hereby approved or in materials which shall previously have been 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.

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.

The hours of operation for construction and demolition works shall be restricted to 08:00-18:00 Monday to Friday and 08:00-13:00 on a Saturday. No work is permitted to take place on Sundays or Public Holidays without the prior written authority of the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To protect the occupants of nearby residential properties from noise and dust disturbance in accordance with policy ENV12 and DES6 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

The developer shall ensure that appropriate provision is made for the control of noise and dust emanating from the site, so as not to cause undue disturbance to the occupants of nearby residential properties. Reason: To protect the occupants of nearby residential properties from noise and dust disturbance in accordance with policy ENV12 and DES6 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.
Appeal
No appeal lodged.
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