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, 24010-PL-05 C, 24010-PL-02 A, 0001 P02, EE-001, 24010-PL-21, 24010-PL-07 A, 24010-PL-03 A, 24010-PL-01 A, 24010-PL-22, 24010-PL-04 K, SS-002 and SS-003, 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.

The exterior of the development hereby permitted shall only be constructed in the materials specified on the plans/supporting documents 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, DES2 and ENV1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

Except in the case of any building work hereby permitted, no change in the levels of the land shall take place unless in accordance with a detailed scheme which shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before any development commences on site. The scheme shall include details of existing and proposed ground levels. Reason: In the interests of the visual appearance of the development and to minimise flood risk in accordance with Policies DES1, DES2, ENV1 and EP4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

The flat roof areas of the dwelling hereby permitted shall not be used as a balcony, roof garden or similar amenity area without the grant of further specific permission from the local planning authority. Reason: To protect the amenity of neighbours in accordance with Policy DES6 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

Prior to the commencement of any site works or operations, including demolition and site clearance relating to the development hereby permitted, an Arboricultural Method Statement and accompanying Tree Protection Plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The Arboricultural Method Statement must include the following: (1) The details of materials and method of construction of any roadway, driveway, parking, pathway or other surfacing within the RPA, which is to be of a 'No Dig' construction method, in accordance with the principles with in Arboricultural Association Guidance Note 12 The use of cellular confinement systems near trees , and in accordance with current industry best practice; and is appropriate for the type of roadway required in relation to its usage. (2) A specification of any pruning or tree surgery works to any trees to be retained, to prevent accidental damage by construction or demolition activities; (3) The specification and location of temporary tree protective fencing and any ground protection required to protect all retained trees in accordance with the current edition of BS 5837 ''Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction'', and details of the timing and duration of its erection; (4) The definition of areas for the storage or stockpiling of materials, temporary on-site parking, site offices and huts, mixing of cement or concrete, and fuel storage; (5) The means of demolition of any existing site structures, and of the reinstatement of the area currently occupied thereby; (6) The route and method of installation of drainage or any underground services in the vicinity of retained trees; Consideration will be made to avoid siting of utilities and service runs within the Root Protection Area (RPA) of all trees to be retained. Only where it can be demonstrated that there is no alternative location for the laying of utilities, will encroachment into the RPA be considered. Methodology for any installation works within the RPA will be provided and must be in compliance with the current edition of NJUG 'Guidelines for the planning and installation and maintenance of utility apparatus in proximity to trees'. (7) The details and method of construction of any other structures such as boundary walls in the RPA of retained trees and how these relate to existing ground levels; (8) Provision for the supervision of ANY works within the RPA of trees to be retained, and for the monitoring of continuing compliance with the protective measures specified, by an appropriately qualified arboricultural consultant, to be appointed at the developer's expense and notified to the Local Planning Authority, prior to the commencement of development; and provision for the regular reporting of continued compliance or any departure there from to the Local Planning Authority Thereafter the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details with the agreed measures being kept in place during the entire course of development. Reason: To safeguard trees protected by a Tree Preservation Order and other trees which are visually important in accordance with policies ENV1, DES1 and DES2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035. Related application(s): P24/S2233/DIS

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 and the provision of boundary treatment 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. Related application(s): P24/S2030/DIS

Prior to the commencement of the development above slab level, details (including specification, position, height, orientation) of a scheme of biodiversity enhancements to be provided, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The scheme shall be designed in conjunction with a suitably qualified ecologist and bird/bat boxes shall be integrated into the fabric of the development. A minimum of one integrated bird box and one integrated bat box shall be provided onsite. Thereafter, the development shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details and all features provided prior to first use. Reason: To secure biodiversity enhancements onsite, in accordance with Policy ENV3 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035 and paragraphs 174 and 180 of the NPPF. Related application(s): P24/S2030/DIS

Prior to the commencement of development, a full surface water drainage scheme following the principles of the drainage strategy as approved under documents Drainage Strategy drwgno 5407-OAKF-ICS-01-XX-DR-C-0001-S2-P02, Drainage Strategy, Flood Risk Assessment on planning application P23/S4171/FUL shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. The approved scheme shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details 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. Related application(s): P24/S2030/DIS

Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved, an Electric Vehicle Charging Point shall be installed for the dwelling and thereafter retained as such. Reason: To ensure sustainable forms of transport in accordance with Policies TRANS5, ENV12 and EP1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

Prior to first occupation of the dwelling, all carbon reduction energy efficiency measures shall be implemented in accordance with the Energy Statement hereby approved and a Verification Report shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority and approved in writing. The Verification Report shall demonstrate (with photographic evidence) that the energy efficiency measures have been implemented. 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.

Details of the location and specification of any external heating or energy generation system to be used in the development hereby permitted shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to installation. Reason: To ensure high standards of sustainable design and construction and an acceptable visual and amenity impact in accordance with Policies DES1, DES2, DES6, DES10, ENV1 and ENV12 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035. Related application(s): P25/S1055/DIS

That the buildings specified in the application to be demolished shall be demolished prior to the first occupation of the dwelling hereby permitted. Reason: To ensure satisfactory comprehensive development in accordance with Policies DES1, DES2 and ENV1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

Prior to the first use of the development hereby approved, full details of the offsite planting shown in Figure 3 (page 20) of the supporting Ecological Assessment (GS Ecology, 29/11/2023) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. These details shall include a method statements for successful establishment and ongoing maintenance of the planting, along with previsions for remediation if planting should fail. Thereafter, the approved planting details shall be implemented prior to the first use of the development and thereafter maintained for a minimum period of 30 years. Reason: To secure compliance with Policy ENV3 of the SOLP and paragraphs 180 and 186 of the NPPF.

Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting that Order), the enlargement, improvement or other alteration of any dwellinghouse as described in Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A of the Order shall not be undertaken without obtaining planning permission from the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To safeguard the amenities of the occupiers of the adjoining properties and the character of the area in accordance with Policies DES1, DES2 and DES6 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting that Order) the provision within the curtilage of the dwelling of any building, enclosure or swimming pool as described in Schedule 2, Part 1, Class E of the Order shall not be undertaken without obtaining planning permission from the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To safeguard the amenities of the occupiers of the adjoining properties and the character of the area in accordance with Policies DES1, DES2 and DES6 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.