Planning Application Details

P24/S3712/S73Application Type: Section 73 (Show Map - opens in new window)
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Description
Variation of conditions 2 (Approved plans),5 (Landscaping),6 (Landscape Management Plan) and 11 (Cycle Parking) on application P22/S3126/FUL (The redevelopment of part of the site at Shirburn Road, Watlington for the erection of 25 age restricted dwellings (for people aged 55 and over), including communal facilities, landscaping and parking) summarised as follows: 1. Alterations to building designs, including windows, doors, access, roofs, internal layout. 2. Revisions to the hard and soft landscaping arrangements of the layout, including pathways. 3. Changes to cycle and bin storage facilities. Information pertaining to conditions 5 (Landscaping), 6 (Landscape Maintenance) and 11 (Cycle Parking) to satisfy conditions originally attached to P22/S3126/FUL.(amended & additional information received 20 March 2025 and amended plans received 30 April 2025).
Location
Steven Orton Antiques Shirburn Road Watlington OX49 5BZ
Grid Reference
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Applicant
Beechcroft Developments Ltd
1 Church Lane
Wallingford
Agent
Beechcroft Developments Ltd
1 Church Lane
Wallingford
Case Officer
Chris Hill
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. If the response has been scanned, you can access the document by clicking the folder icon alongside the relevant consultee. Folders with a
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Name / Number
Date Sent
Response Date
Scanned Response
 
Pyrton Parish Council
c/o Ian J. Parker
Magpies
Pyrton
WATLINGTON
Oxon
OX49 5AP
25 11 2024
 
Heritage Officer (South and Vale)
25 11 2024
16 12 2024
 
Ecology Team (South and Vale)
25 11 2024
12 02 2025
 
Planning Enforcement Team
25 11 2024
 
Drainage - (South&Vale)
25 11 2024
23 12 2024
 
Forestry Officer (South and Vale)
25 11 2024
02 01 2025
 
Air Quality
25 11 2024
10 12 2024
 
Env. Protection Team
25 11 2024
19 12 2024
 
Housing Development
25 11 2024
 
Landscape Architect (South and Vale)
21 03 2025
08 04 2025
 
Oxfordshire County Council - Single Response
30 04 2025
01 05 2025
 
Designing Out Crime Officer
26 11 2024
 
Thames Water Development Control
26 11 2024
 
Urban Design Officer (South and Vale)
25 11 2024
13 12 2024
 
17 Hampdens Way
Pyrton
Watlington
OX49 5EE
25 11 2024
17 12 2024
 
7 Hampdens Way
Pyrton
Watlington
OX49 5EE
25 11 2024
 
11 Hampdens Way
Pyrton
Watlington
OX49 5EE
25 11 2024
 
3 Hampdens Way
Pyrton
Watlington
OX49 5EE
25 11 2024
 
5 Hampdens Way
Pyrton
Watlington
OX49 5EE
25 11 2024
 
28 Hampdens Way
Pyrton
Watlington
OX49 5EE
25 11 2024
 
1 Cloke Gardens
Pyrton
Watlington
OX49 5FH
25 11 2024
 
19 Hampdens Way
Pyrton
Watlington
OX49 5EE
25 11 2024
 
9 Hampdens Way
Pyrton
Watlington
OX49 5EE
25 11 2024
 
32 Hampdens Way
Pyrton
Watlington
OX49 5EE
25 11 2024
 
30 Hampdens Way
Pyrton
Watlington
OX49 5EE
25 11 2024
 
15 Hampdens Way
Pyrton
Watlington
OX49 5EE
25 11 2024
 
2 Hampdens Way
Pyrton
Watlington
OX49 5EE
25 11 2024
 
2 Cloke Gardens
Pyrton
Watlington
OX49 5FH
25 11 2024
 
NHS Integrated Care Board
26 11 2024
 
Chris Watson
05 12 2024
 
Application Type
Major (Section 73)
Application Progress
Date Received  
19th November 2024
Registration Date  
21st November 2024
Start Consultation Period  
25th November 2024
End Consultation Period  
4th January 2025
Target Decision Date  
8th May 2025
Decision
Planning Permission on 26th June 2025
Conditions / Refusal Reasons
Blank - Development commenced

That the development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the details shown on the following approved plans Site Location Plan (3784.P.300) Site Plan (3784.P.301 Rev. D) Colour Site Plan (3784.P.302 Rev. C) Plots 42-51 Floor Plans (3784.P.303) Plots 42-51 Roof Plan (3784.P.304 Rev B) Plots 42-51 Elevations (3784.P.305) Plots 52-56 (3784.P.306) Plots 57-62 (3784.P.307) Plots 63-66 (3784.P.308 Rev A) Bin and Bike Store (3784.P.210 Rev. C) Cycle Parking Provision (680388-BDL107 Rev03) Contextual Elevations (3784.P.311 Rev. C) Parking Plan (3784.P.312 Rev. D) Public Open Space Plan (3784.P.313 Rev. D) Materials Plan (3784.P.314 Rev. C) Ground Floor Site Plan 3784.P.316. Rev D) Surface Plan (3784.P.318 Rev. D) Enclosure Plan (3784.P.319 Rev. D) External Works Layout (8230371-1101 Rev. T5) GA Site Layout (680388-BDL100 Rev 06) Site Bird and Bat Box Locations (680388-BDL108) Landscape Proposals (BEE24611-11E Composite) Tree Plan (BEE24611-15A) 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 materials to be used in the external construction and finishes of the buildings within the development hereby permitted shall be those submitted and discharged under application P24/S3053/DIS, specifically the following documents: Site Materials Plan - 680388 BDL106 Rev 01 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.

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. 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. 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.

That the development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the following Landscape Plans: GA Site Layout (680388-BDL100 Rev 06) Site Bird and Bat Box Locations (680388-BDL108) Landscape Proposals (BEE24611-11E Composite) Tree Plan (BEE24611-15A) Soft Landscape Management & Maintenance Plan BEE24611 Rev B Soft Landscape Specification BEE24611 The scheme of landscaping 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.

That the development hereby approved shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the following Landscape Plans: Soft Landscape Management & Maintenance Plan BEE24611 Rev B Soft Landscape Specification BEE24611 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.

That the development hereby approved shall be undertaken in accordance with the recommendations contained within the discharged of conditions application P24/S3051/DIS, specifically the following documents: Noise Impact Assessment Report - Report 21196.NIA.01. Rev D Reason: To safeguard the amenities of the occupiers of the proposed development in accordance with Policy ENV11 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

That the development hereby approved shall be undertaken in accordance with the recommendations contained within the discharged of conditions application P24/S1960/DIS, specifically the following documents: Construction Management Plan - June 2024 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.

The development shall be carried out in accordance with Construction Traffic Management Plan Rev B dated 10/05/2024 located within original permission P22/S3126/FUL, 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.

That the development hereby approved shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the following plans pertaining to cycle parking facilities: Bin and Bike Store (3784.P.210 Rev. C) Cycle Parking Provision (680388-BDL107 Rev03) Cycle Stand Detail Reason: To encourage the use of cycles as a means of transport in accordance with Policy TRANS5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

The tree protection details as shown on the 'Ruskins Tree Consultancy Arboricultural Statement Ref: 0822-10097 Rev1Dec 2022' approved as part of original application P22/S3126/FUL 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 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 occupation. 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.

That the development hereby approved shall be undertaken in accordance with the recommendations contained within the discharged of conditions application P23/S1701/DIS, specifically the following documents: Final Verification Report - JN1320 - 10th May 2023 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, February 2025). 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' approved as part of original application P22/S3126/FUL 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' approved as part of original application P22/S3126/FUL 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.
Appeal
No appeal lodged.
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