Planning Application Details

P24/S0998/S73Application Type: Section 73 (Show Map - opens in new window)
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Description
Variation of conditions 2 (Approved plans), 4 (Surface water drainage works (details required), 5 (Surface water management plan (details required) and 7 (Foul drainage works (details required) on application P23/S2754/FUL. (as amended by Plans and information received 29 April and 20 May 2024). (Proposed demolition of existing equestrian buildings and erection of two detached three bedroom houses with associated parking and amenity space provision. Creation of new shared vehicular access).
Location
Stable Yard to East of Chinnor Road Chinnor Road Towersey OX9 3QY
Grid Reference
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Applicant
  Chalix Ltd
13 Upper High Street
Thame
Oxfordshire
OX9 3ER
Agent
Enza Architects
89 Old Road
Wheatley
OX33 1NX
Case Officer
Caitlin Phillpotts
Telephone: 01235 422600
Email: planning@southoxon.gov.uk
View officers committee report (17/07/2024) here
Consultation / Notification
No further Representations on this application will be accepted.

Consultations / Notifications to date are shown below.

Name / Number
Date Sent
Response Date
 
Towersey Parish Council
c/o Greg Lismore
17 Windmill Road
Towersey
Oxon
OX9 3QQ
20 05 2024
06 06 2024
 
Drainage - (South&Vale)
20 05 2024
26 06 2024
 
Birchwood House
Chinnor Road
Towersey
Thame
OX9 3QY
20 05 2024
13 04 2024
 
Rose Cottage
Chinnor Road
Towersey
Thame
OX9 3QY
20 05 2024
 
Laurel Cottage
Chinnor Road
Towersey
Thame
OX9 3QY
20 05 2024
 
Willow Cottage
Chinnor Road
Towersey
Thame
OX9 3QY
20 05 2024
05 06 2024
 
Paddock View
Chinnor Road
Towersey
Thame
OX9 3QY
20 05 2024
 
Timariu
Chinnor Road
Towersey
Thame
OX9 3QY
20 05 2024
04 06 2024
 
Mole End
Chinnor Road
Towersey
Thame
OX9 3QY
20 05 2024
05 06 2024
 
Croft Cottage
Chinnor Road
Towersey
Thame
OX9 3QY
20 05 2024
03 06 2024
 
Sycamore Cottage
Chinnor Road
Towersey
Thame
OX9 3QY
20 05 2024
13 05 2024
 
Cherry Cottage
Chinnor Road
Towersey
Thame
OX9 3QY
20 05 2024
 
consulted by email
27 03 2024
 
Home Close
Thame Road
Towersey
Thame
OX9 3QG
20 05 2024
08 05 2024
 
Clarendon House
Chinnor Road
Towersey
Thame
OX9 3QY
20 05 2024
13 05 2024
 
Herm
3 Church Lane
Towersey
Thame
OX9 3QL
20 05 2024
13 05 2024
 
Application Type
Minor (Section 73)
Application Progress
Date Received  
25th March 2024
Registration Date  
25th March 2024
Start Consultation Period  
27th March 2024
End Consultation Period  
3rd June 2024
Target Decision Date  
19th July 2024
Target Committee Meeting  
17th July 2024
Decision
Planning Permission on 23rd July 2024
Conditions / Refusal Reasons
The development to which this permission relates must be begun not later than 9 November 2026. 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, 21_032-P03-A, TW-80 T1, 21_032-P02-B, 21_032-P01-A, 21_032-P06-D, 21_032-P07-D, 21_032-C01, 21_032-L01, 43486-1, 2698_CSD_ZZ_DR_S_SBL_00-90_C3, 2698_CSD_ZZ_DR_S_SBL_00-91_C2, 2698_CSD_ZZ_DR_S_SBL_00-92_C2, 2698_CSD_ZZ_DR_S_SBL_00-93_C2, 21-032-INFO01, 21-032-INFO02, 21-032-INFO03, 21-032-INFO04, 21-032-INFO05 and 2698_CSD_ZZ_DR_S_SBL_00-94_C1, 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 commencement of development detailed plans showing the existing and proposed ground levels of the site together with the slab and ridge levels of the proposed development, relative to a fixed datum point on adjoining land outside of the application site, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. 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/S2398/DIS

The surface water drainage scheme shall be implemented in strict accordance with the details set out in document Drainage Calculations ref 2698 CSD ZZ CIV P2.pdf (6Mb) and plans Drainage Layout Sheet 1 drwgno 2698 CSD ZZ DR S SBL 00-90 C3.pdf (401Kb), Drainage layout Sheet 2 drwgno 2698 CSD ZZ DR S SBL 00-91 C2.pdf (96Kb), Drainage layout Sheet 3 drwgno 2698 CSD ZZ DR S SBL 00-92 C2.pdf (62Kb), Drainage layout Sheet 4 drwgno 2698 CSD ZZ DR S SBL 00-93 C2.pdf (318Kb), OCC Ordinary Watercourse Land Drainage Consent ref S001 05 2024.pdf (126Kb) and Drainage layout Sheet 5 drwgno 2698_CSD_ZZ_DR_S_SBL_00-94_C1 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 strict accordance with the details set out in document Drainage Calculations ref 2698 CSD ZZ CIV P2.pdf (6Mb) and plans Drainage Layout Sheet 1 drwgno 2698 CSD ZZ DR S SBL 00-90 C3.pdf (401Kb), Drainage layout Sheet 2 drwgno 2698 CSD ZZ DR S SBL 00-91 C2.pdf (96Kb), Drainage layout Sheet 3 drwgno 2698 CSD ZZ DR S SBL 00-92 C2.pdf (62Kb), Drainage layout Sheet 4 drwgno 2698 CSD ZZ DR S SBL 00-93 C2.pdf (318Kb), OCC Ordinary Watercourse Land Drainage Consent ref S001 05 2024.pdf (126Kb) and Drainage layout Sheet 5 drwgno 2698_CSD_ZZ_DR_S_SBL_00-94_C1 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.

Prior to the commencement of the development above slab level a Biodiversity Management Plan (BMP) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, which shall provide full details of how biodiversity will be implemented, managed and monitored for a minimum 30 year period. Reason: To protect the important species and secure biodiversity enhancements on the site, in accordance with Policies ENV2 and ENV3 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035. Related application(s): P24/S2398/DIS

Prior to the commencement of the development above slab level an Ecological Enhancement Plan (EEP) outlining specifications position, height, orientation and locations of bird and bat boxes, swallow nesting feature ecological landscape planting and hedgehog highways, 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. All ecological mitigation and enhancement features shall be delivered on site prior to first use and retained as such thereafter. Any variation shall be agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority before such change is made. Reason: To secure biodiversity enhancements onsite, in accordance with Policy ENV3 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035. Related application(s): P24/S2398/DIS, P24/S2981/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, the treatment of the access road and hard standings, 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/S2398/DIS, P24/S2981/DIS

Prior to first occupation, 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.

The tree protection details as set out in the within the report produced by Venners Arboriculture dated July 2023 hereby approved shall be put in place prior to any on site works including demolition and thereafter retained in situ for the duration 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 construction of the development, including demolition should be undertaken in strict adherence with Sections 6.2.1, 6.3.1, 6.3.3, 6.3.4.3, 6.3.4.6 and 6.3.5 of the PEA report (Windrush Ecology, August 2023). Any variation shall be agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority before such change is made. Reason: To protect the important species on the site, in accordance with Policies ENV2 and ENV3 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

The first floor windows and rooflights in the northeast elevations of the dwellings across plots 1 and 2 hereby permitted shall be glazed in obscure glass with a minimum of level 3 obscurity, and shall be fixed shut below 1.7 metres from finished floor level of the rooms in which they are to be inserted prior to the first occupation of the accommodation and it shall be retained as such thereafter. Reason: To ensure that the development is not unneighbourly in accordance with Policy DES6 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

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

The natural stone on the exterior of the development hereby permitted shall be constructed using Natural Cotswold Stone, individually laid as part of the construction or in details which shall first have been submitted to and agreed 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 rooflights hereby approved shall be set flush with the plane of the roof in which they are to be inserted. 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.

Cycle parking facilities shall be provided prior to the occupation of the development hereby approved, in accordance with details which have first been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and retained as such unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To encourage the use of cycles as a means of transport in accordance with Policy TRANS5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

Prior to occupation of the development hereby permitted the proposed means of access onto 'Chinnor Road', is to be formed and laid out and constructed strictly in accordance with the local highway authority's specifications and all ancillary works specified shall be undertaken. Reason: In the interest of highway safety in accordance with Policy TRANS5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035

The vision splays shown on drawing no. 21_032 - P02 - B, shall not be obstructed by any object, structure, planting or other material with a height exceeding or growing above 0.9 metres as measured from carriageway level, unless otherwise first agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In the interest of highway safety in accordance with Policy TRANS5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

Prior to the first occupation of the development, hereby approved, the parking and turning areas shall be provided in accordance with drawing no. 21_032 - P02 - B, and shall be constructed, laid out, surfaced, drained and completed to be compliant with sustainable drainage (SuDS) principles, and 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 in accordance with Policy TRANS5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved, an Electric Vehicle Charging Point shall be installed for each 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.

The solar PV equipment hereby approved shall not protrude more than 0.2 metres beyond the plane of the wall / roof slope when measured perpendicular to the external surface of the wall / roof slope; and shall be removed as soon as reasonably practicable when no longer required. 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 in accordance with Policy ENV11 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.
Appeal
No appeal lodged.
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