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, CPC 0.50A, CPC 1.50B, CPC 1.60, CPC 0.40A, CPC 1.40D, CPC 0.10, CPC 0.30A and CPC 1.30A, 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 and DES2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

The development hereby approved shall be implemented in full accordance with the details of enhancements for protected and Priority species (bird and bat boxes) set out in the supplementary Bat and Bird Box for application P25/S1044/FUL document submitted with the application (dated 04/07/25). 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 ENV2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan, the South and Vale Joint Design Guide and paragraphs 187 and 193 of the NPPF

Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved a turning area and car parking spaces shall be provided within the curtilage of the site so that motor vehicles may enter, turn round and leave in a forward direction and vehicles may park off the highway. The turning area and parking spaces shall be constructed, laid out, surfaced, drained and completed to be compliant with sustainable drainage (SuDS) principles in strict accordance with specification details to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the first occupation of the development. The turning area and car parking spaces shall be retained unobstructed except for the parking and manoeuvring of motor vehicles at all times. Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to ensure the provision of off-street car parking in accordance with Policy TRANS5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

Prior to the construction of the development hereby approved above slab level, details of cycle parking facilities shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The cycle parking shall be implemented prior to first use of the development and thereafter retained in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To encourage the use of cycles as a means of transport in accordance with Policy TRANS5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

That the converted building hereby approved shall not be occupied at any time other than for holiday accommodation in association with Chears Farm. Reason: As the separate occupation of the building would be contrary to development plan housing policy and would represent an undesirable location for a new dwelling in accordance with Policy H1 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) no window(s), door(s) or other openings shall be inserted at any time in the south or west elevations of the development hereby approved. Reason: The specific circumstances of this site warrant the Local Planning Authority having control over any further development as specified in the condition to safeguard the amenities of the occupiers of the adjoining properties in accordance with Policy DES6 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.