Planning Application Details

The development to which this permission relates must be begun not later than 13th December 2027 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, P004 03, P005 03, P006 02, P008 01, P010 02, P002 03, P003 03 and P001 03, 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.

No development above slab level shall take place until the submission of the following details relevant to the extensions only has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. a) A full photographic and written schedule of external materials to be used in the finish of the extension. b) Detailed specifications for the glass link c) Details of the ridge rooflight incl. drawn sections. d) Details of the external materials to be used for hard landscaping 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.

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. Written approval must be obtained prior to commencement of any site works. The Arboricultural Method Statement must include the following: (1) A specification of any pruning or tree surgery works to any trees to be retained, to prevent accidental damage by construction or demolition activities; (2) 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; (3) 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; (4) The means of demolition of any existing site structures within Root Protection Areas of trees to be retained, and the re-instatement of the area they currently occupy; (5) The route and method of installation of any underground services in the RPA 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'. (6) 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; (7) 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. (8) A specification of the foundation design (such as screw piles) for the retaining wall proposed to the west of the main building. This will need to demonstrate absolute minimal soil excavation, soil compaction or soil contamination within the root protection area of the adjacent trees; (9) 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; and (10) A method to mitigate potential associated damage (whilst providing working space) to the RPA of T9 from the excavation required for the new building. 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 which are visually important in accordance with Policies ENV1, DES1, and DES2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035. Related application(s): P25/S3216/DIS

No installation of external lighting shall commence until a report detailing the lighting scheme, and how this will not adversely impact upon wildlife, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the LPA. The report (if external lighting is to be installed) shall include the following figures and appendices: * A layout plan with beam orientation * A schedule of equipment * Measures to avoid glare * An isolux contour map showing light spillage to 1 lux both vertically and horizontally, areas identified as being of importance for commuting and foraging bats, and locations of bird and bat boxes. The approved lighting plan shall thereafter be implemented as agreed. Reason: To limit the impact of light pollution from artificial light on nature conservation in accordance with Policy ENV12 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

Prior to the commencement of the development above new slab level, details of biodiversity enhancements, to include bird and bat boxes, tiles or bricks on and around the site, and native pollen-rich and fruit-bearing planting, shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the council. Thereafter, the approved enhancements will be installed as agreed under the supervision of a suitably qualified ecologist. A brief letter report, confirming that the enhancements have been installed, including a simple plan showing their location and photographs of the enhancements in situ, is to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Council. Reason: To incorporate biodiversity improvements in and around developments in accordance with Policy ENV3 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.