Planning Application Details

The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the details shown on the following approved plans, 8714-22-02-22 Location Plan (Site B) Layout Plans 8714-22-02-20A Planning Layout (Site B) 8714-22-02-24B Materials and Boundary Plan (Site B) 8714-22-02-28A Affordable Homes Plan (Site B) 8714-22-02-34A Adoptable Road Plan (Site B) 8714-22-02-26A Parking Plan (Site B) 8714-22-02-43A Surface Materials Plan (Site B) 8714-22-02-30A Open Space Plan (Site B) 8714-22-02-39A Refuse Strategy Plan 8714-22-02-42A EV Charging Plan (Site B) 8714-22-02-19A Coloured Layout (Site B) 8714-22-02-36A Character Area Plan (Site B) 8714-22-02-45 Ecology Plan (Site B) Landscaping Plans D9171.01.300 Landscape Masterplan - Site B (s73) D9171.01.301 Detailed Planting Plan - Overall Plan D9171.01.302 Detailed Planting Plan - Area 1 D9171.01.303 Detailed Planting Plan - Area 2 D9171.01.304 Detailed Planting Plan - Area 3 D9171.01.305 Detailed Planting Plan - Area 4 D9171.01.306 Detailed Planting Plan - Area 5 D9171.01.307 Detailed Planting Plan - Area 6 D9171.01.308 Detailed Planting Plan - Area 7 D9171.01.309 Detailed Planting Plan - Area 8 D9171.01.310 Detailed Planting Plan - Area 9 D9171.01.311 Landscape Masterplan Site B (s73) - with utilities overlaid D9171.112B Attenuation Pond Sections D9171.01.313 Landscape Maintenance Responsibilities Plan - Site B (s73) D9171.01.312A Tree Soil Volume Review - Site B (s73) D9171.01.314 Tree Pit Detail (Spine Road Verges) - Site B (s73) D9171.01.315 Tree Pit Detail (additional soil volume) - Site B (s73) D9171.01.316 Tree Pit Detail (close to adopted highway) - Site B (s73) D9171.01.317 LEAP Play Area Design Site B (s73) D9171.01.318 Soft Landscape Management Regime - Key Plan D9171.01.319 Soft Landscape Management Regime - Area 1 D9171.01.320 Soft Landscape Management Regime - Area 2 D9171.01.321 Soft Landscape Management Regime - Area 3 D9171.01.322 Soft Landscape Management Regime - Area 4 D9171.01.323 Soft Landscape Management Regime - Area 5 D9171.01.324 Soft Landscape Management Regime - Area 6 D9171.01.325 Soft Landscape Management Regime - Area 7 D9171.01.326 Soft Landscape Management Regime - Area 8 Highways VD21585-VEC-HML-EDG-DR-CH-0103 P13 General Arrangement Sheet 3 VD21585-VEC-HML-EDG-DR-CH-0104 P12 General Arrangement Sheet 4 VD21585-VEC-HML-EDG-DR-CH-0105 P11 General Arrangement Sheet 5 8714-CYCLE Rev A Willow Close Link Detail House types 8714-22-02-137 - Blenheim Elevations - Cuxham Road 8714-22-02-135 - Blenheim Elevations - Main Road 8714-22-02-136 - Blenheim Elevations - Village 8714-22-02-134 - Blenheim Floor Plans 8714-22-02-138 - Blenheim Roof Plans 8714-22-02-119 - Leamington Elevations - Village 8714-22-02-118 - Leamington Elevations - Main and Cuxham Road 8714-22-02-120 - Leamington Elevations - Rural 8714-22-02-117 - Leamington Lifestyle Floor and Roof Plans 8714-22-02-110 - Warwick Lifestyle Elevations - Village 8714-22-02-109 - Warwick Lifestyle Elevations - Cuxham Road 8714-22-02-108 - Warwick Lifestyle Floor/Roof Plans 8714-22-02-116- Harrogate Lifestyle Elevations - Cuxham Road 8714-22-02-114 - Harrogate Lifestyle Elevations - Village 8714-22-02-115- Harrogate Lifestyle Elevations - Rural 8714-22-02-113 - Harrogate Lifestyle Floor and Roof Plans 8714-22-02-140 Harrogate Floor and Roof Plans 8714-22-02-141 Harrogate Elevations - Main Road 8714-22-02-142 Harrogate Elevations - Rural 8714-22-02-112 - Blue Elevations - Main Road 8714-22-02-111 - Blue Floor and Roof Plans 8714-22-02-162 - Dart Elevations - Village 8714-22-02-161 - Dart Elevations - Main Road 8714-22-02-160 - Dart Floor and Roof Plans 8714-22-02-181 Dart A Elevations - Main Road 8714-22-02-180 Dart A Floor/Roof Plans 8714-22-02-174 - Tavy Elevations - Village 8714-22-02-173 - Tavy Elevations - Main Road 8714-22-02-172 - Tavy Floor and Roof Plans 8714-22-02-185 Tavy A Floor/Roof Plans 8714-22-02-186 Tavy A Elevations - Main 8714-22-02-147 - Oxford Elevations - Cuxham Road 8714-22-02-150 - Oxford Elevations - Main Road 8714-22-02-148 - Oxford Elevations - Village 8714-22-02-149 - Oxford Elevations - Rural 8714-22-02-146 - Oxford Lifestyle Floor and Roof Plans 8714-22-02-126 - Richmond Brick Elevations - Rural 8714-22-02-127 - Richmond Brick Elevations - Cuxham Road 8714-22-02-128 - Richmond Elevations - Village 8714-22-02-125 - Richmond Floor Plans 8714-22-02-129 - Richmond Roof Plans 8714-22-02-143 Sandringham Floor Plans 8714-22-02-144 Sandringham Elevations 8714-22-02-145 Sandringham Roof Plan 8714-22-02-171 - Leadon and Tavy Elevations 8714-22-02-170 - Leadon Floor and Roof Plan 8714-22-02-107 - Letchworth Elevations - Main Road 8714-22-02-106 - Letchworth Elevations - Village 8714-22-02-105 - Letchworth Floor/Roof Plans 8714-22-02-133 - Henley Elevations - Main Road 8714-22-02-132 - Henley Floor and Roof Plans 8714-22-02-131 - Stratford Lifestyle Elevations - Main Road 8714-22-02-130 - Stratford Lifestyle Floor and Roof Plans Other Plans GAR.01.pe Rev A Single Garage GAR.02.pe Rev A Double Garage GAR.03.pe Rev A Double Garage GS.01.pe Rev A Garden Shed FW.01.e Rev A Flint Wall Detail SK15-01-24/01 P2 Flint Screen Wall Section, 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, and Watlington Housing Policy Site B and Policy P1 of the Watlington Neighbourhood Development Plan 2017-2033. Related application(s): P24/S3464/DIS

The refuse and recycling strategy detailed on drawing number 8714-22-02-39A shall be implemented prior to the occupation of the dwelling to which it relates and shall be retained thereafter. Reason: To ensure adequate provision for the management of waste in accordance with Policy EP3 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

The soft landscaped areas of the development will be managed and maintained in accordance with the Landscape and Habitats Management Plan ref 9171.014 Version 9.0 dated August 2024. 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, and Watlington Housing Policy Site B and Policy P1 of the Watlington Neighbourhood Development Plan 2017-2033.

Prior to the commencement of development above slab level, details of all street furniture 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 prior to the first occupation of the nearest estate road to which the street furniture relates. 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/S3570/DIS

Prior to the commencement of development above slab level, details of cycle parking facilities shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter the approved cycle parking facilities shall be provided prior to the first occupation of the relevant dwelling and for provision in the public realm prior to first occupation of the nearest estate road. 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 the first occupation of the development, the link to Willow Close shall be provided in accordance with the details shown on drawing number D9171.01.317 LEAP Play Area Design Site B (s73) and 8714-CYCLE Rev A Willow Close Link Detail and shall be retained thereafter. Reason: To encourage the use of cycles as a means of transport in accordance with Policy TRANS5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035, and Policy P8 of the Watlington Neighbourhood Development Plan 2017-2033.

The development shall be implemented in accordance with the Materials and Boundary Plan ref 8714-22-02-24B, the Surface Materials Plan ref 8714-22-02-43A and the Materials Tracker Rev A, unless otherwise 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, and Watlington Housing Policy Site B and Policy P1 of the Watlington Neighbourhood Development Plan 2017-2033.

Prior to the occupation of each dwelling, all carbon reduction energy efficiency measures for that dwellings shall be implemented in accordance with the Energy Statement approved under planning reference P23/S0431/RM 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 flintwork on the exterior of the development hereby permitted shall be constructed using traditional knapped flint, individually laid as part of the construction. 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 and Watlington Housing Policy Site B and Policy P1 of the Watlington Neighbourhood Development Plan 2017-2033.

No dwelling with a vehicular access shall be occupied until pedestrian visibility splays of 2m x 2m at and above a height of 0.6m at that vehicular access have been provided and thereafter the visibility splays shall be retained without obstruction. Reason: In the interest of highway safety in accordance with Policy TRANS5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

The development to which this permission relates must be begun not later than 25 July 2025. 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.

The development shall be implemented in accordance with the Biodiversity Enhancement Plan approved under application reference P23/S0431/RM and updated by drawing number 8714-22-02-45 Ecology Plan (Site B). The biodiversity enhancement measures shall be delivered prior to the final occupation of the relevant phase and retained in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To secure net gains for biodiversity, in accordance with Policy ENV3 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035 and Policy P3 of the Watlington Neighbourhood Development Plan.

The development shall be implemented in accordance with the phasing plan approved under application reference P23/S1802/DIS. Reason: In order to secure the satisfactory development of the site and in the interests if highway safety and in accordance with Policies TRANS2, TRANS3 and TRANS4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035 and WATLINGTON HOUSING POLICY: Site C and Policy P8 of the Watlington Neighbourhood Development Plan.

The development shall be carried out in accordance with the measures outlined in the Construction Traffic Management Plan approved under application P22/S3856/DIS and shall be maintained throughout the course of the construction 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 and Policy P2 of the Watlington Neighbourhood Development Plan.

The measures outlined in the Residential Travel Plan approved under application P22/S4483/DIS should be implemented in full. Reason: To promote the use of non-car modes of transport in accordance with Policies TRANS2, TRANS4 and Policy P2 of the Watlington Neighbourhood Development Plan.

Prior to the commencement of development above slab level, a detailed lighting scheme including a programme for its delivery, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be implemented in accordance with the approved scheme. Reason: To minimise the impacts of development on the surrounding landscape and heritage assets, in accordance with Policies ENV1, ENV6, ENV7, ENV8 and DES6 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035 and Policies P1 and P3 of the Watlington Neighbourhood Development Plan.

The Construction Environmental Management Plan for Biodiversity approved under application reference P23/S0431/RM shall be adhered to and implemented throughout the construction period. Reason: To minimise the impacts of development on biodiversity, in accordance with Policies ENV2 and ENV3 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035 and Policy P3 of the Watlington Neighbourhood Development Plan.

The measures outlined in the Arboricultural Method Statement approved under application reference P23/S0431/RM shall be implemented in full. The approved tree protection measures shall be kept in place during the entire course of the construction 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 and Policy P3 of the Watlington Neighbourhood Development Plan.

The development shall be implemented in accordance with the surface water drainage strategy approved under application P24/1772/DIS and shall be complete before the first occupation of the development. Reason: To prevent pollution and flooding in accordance with Policies ENV12 and EP4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035 and Policies P3 and P8 of the Watlington Neighbourhood Development Plan.

The development shall be implemented in accordance with the foul water drainage strategy outlined in paragraphs 4.11 - 4.16 of Drainage Strategy ref VD21585 dated 17 February 2023 approved under application P23/S0431/RM and shall be complete before the first occupation of the development. Reason: To prevent pollution and flooding in accordance with Policies ENV12 and EP4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035 and Policies P3 and P8 of the Watlington Neighbourhood Development Plan.

Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby permitted, a scheme outlining mitigation measures to address any adverse impacts on local air quality shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The mitigation measures shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details prior to occupation, or in accordance with a programme agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To mitigate any impacts on air quality and in accordance with Policy EP1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035 and WATLINGTON HOUSING POLICY: Site C and Policy P2 of the Watlington Neighbourhood Development Plan. Related application(s): P24/S3512/DIS

Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby permitted, details of the means by which the dwellings may be connected to the utilities to be provided on site to facilitate super-fast broadband connectivity shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In the interests of providing sustainable living environments, to promote home working, reduce the need to travel and to mitigate any impacts on air pollution in accordance with Policies INF2 and EP1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035 and Policy P8 of the Watlington Neighbourhood Development Plan.

The Electric Vehicle Charging Points shown on drawing number 8714-22-02-42A EV Charging Plan (Site B) shall be implemented prior to the occupation of the dwelling it would serve. Reason: To ensure sustainable forms of transport are provided in accordance with Policy TRANS5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035 and WATLINGTON HOUSING POLICY: Site C of the Watlington Neighbourhood Development Plan.

Prior to the first occupation any dwelling hereby permitted, confirmation of either of the following shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority: a) All wastewater network upgrades required to accommodate the additional flows from the development have been completed; or b) A housing and infrastructure phasing plan has been agreed with Thames Water to allow additional properties to be occupied. Where a housing and infrastructure phasing plan is agreed, no occupation shall take place other than in accordance with the agreed housing and infrastructure phasing plan. Reason: Network reinforcement works are likely to be required to accommodate the proposed development and any reinforcement works identified will be necessary in order to avoid sewage flooding and/or potential pollution incidents in accordance with Policies ENV12 and EP4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035 and Policies P3 and P8 of the Watlington Neighbourhood Development Plan. Related application(s): P24/S3512/DIS

In connection with the implementation of this permission no construction works shall take place outside the hours of 07:30 to 18:00 Mondays to Fridays and 08:00 to 13:00 on Saturdays. Works shall not take place at all on Sundays or Bank Holidays without the prior written authority of the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To protect the occupants of nearby residential properties from noise disturbance in accordance with Policy ENV12 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

The dwellings hereby approved shall meet the following requirements: a) all affordable housing and at least 15% of market housing shall be designed to meet the standards of Part M (4) Category 2: accessible and adaptable dwellings (or any replacement standards); b) at least 5% of affordable housing dwellings shall be designed to meet the standards of Part M (4) Category 3: wheelchair accessible dwellings; and c) all affordable housing and 1 and 2 bed market housing dwellings shall be designed to meet the Nationally Described Space Standards. Upon completion of the development evidence of construction to these standards shall be provided to the Local Planning Authority if requested. Reason: To ensure that there is an adequate stock of properties to meet the needs of people with disabilities, to provide adequate living conditions for future residents and in accordance with policy H11 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.