01 July 2014 – Minutes

THAME TOWN COUNCIL

Minutes of a Meeting of the Planning & Environment Committee held on 1 July 2014 at 6.30pm In the Upper Chamber, Thame Town Hall.
 
 
Present:
Cllrs N Champken-Woods, A Dite, N Dixon (Deputy Mayor), H Fickling (Chairman), V Humphries and D Laver

Officers

A Oughton, Committee Services Officer

C Pinnells, Community Services Manager

 
1 Apologies for Absence

Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs Butler (Personal), Dodds (SODC), Matelot Green (Business), Stiles (Holiday), Welply (SODC) and H Stewart (Town Clerk).

 
2 Declarations of Interest

There were no declarations of interest.

 
3 Public Participation

There were no applications to address the Committee.

 
4 Minutes

The Minutes of the meeting held on 10 June 2014 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

 
5 Planning Applications

9326

P14/S1620/HH
2 ELMS ROAD

Demolition of existing two storey rear extension.  Erection of new part two and part single storey rear extension and new double side carport with new access.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Comment:  The car port was of poor design and detracted from the character and appearance of the street scene.

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ20, ESDQ29

SODC Local Plan Policies:CON7, D1, D2, D4, H13

Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CSEN3
 
9329

P14/S1572/HH
18 CLARENDON DRIVE

Change of use of integral garage into bedsit and store.  Ground floor toilet change to shower room.

RECOMMEND No Strong Views

 
9330

P14/S1672/LB
GABLE COTTAGE, 18 AYLESBURY ROAD

Proposed ensuite to existing main bedroom (Amendment to listed building consent P14/S0592/LB).

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Neighbourhood Plan Polices:ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ19, ESDQ20

SODC Local Plan Policies: CON3, D1

Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CSEN3
 
9331

P14/S1655/LB
TOWN FARMHOUSE, 6/8 OXFORD ROAD

Removal of concrete render and repair to the timber frame, if necessary to be replaced with seasoned oak.  Repair infill brickwork and internal lime plaster and external lime render if required.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Neighbourhood Plan Polices: ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ19, ESDQ20

SODC Local Plan Policies: CON3, D1

Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CSEN3

 
 9333

P14/S1764/LB
OLD NAGS HEAD, 43 UPPER HIGH STREET

New business signage.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ18, ESDQ19, ESDQ20

SODC Local Plan Policies: CON7, CON8, AD1

Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CSEN3

 
 
9333

P14/S1765/A
OLD NAGS HEAD, 43 UPPER HIGH STREET

New business signage.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ18, ESDQ19, ESDQ20

SODC Local Plan Policies: CON7, CON8, AD1

Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CSEN3 
 
9334

P14/S1747/HH
1 PELHAM ROAD

Conversion of existing garage to form new downstairs shower, wc and store/lobby.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16, ESDQ29

SODC Local Plan Policies: D1, H13

Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3

  
9335

P14/S1782/HH
16 HORTON AVENUE

The demolition of single storey extensions which are to be replaced with a two storey and single storey extension at the rear of the property and a single storey extension at the side of the property.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Comment:  Subject to receipt of an amended plan showing an additional parking space on the site frontage

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16, ESDQ19, ESDQ28, ESDQ29

SODC Local Plan Policies: D1, D2, D4, H13

Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3

 
6 Underground Drilling Access

Members agreed that the following response be sent to the National Association of Local Councils:

i)             That the Town Council should be consulted (notified) when underground drilling applications were submitted for land within the town boundary as they were best placed to represent the resident’s views and provide real democratic representation in such cases.

ii)            That the Town Council would be the most appropriate relevant community body.

iii)           That the one off payment of £20,000 was derisory.

iv)           That any payment in return for the right should be made directly to the Town Council.

 
7 Culham Science Supplementary Planning Document (SPD)

Members were made aware of the consultation by South Oxfordshire District Council with regard to the Culham Science Centre Supplementary Planning Document and urged to respond directly via the web link www.southoxon.gov.uk/spds.

 
8 Reports from Town Council Representatives

a)    Transport Representative – Cllr Stiles – nothing to report.

 
9 For Information

The items for information were noted.

 
 
The meeting concluded at 7.20pm

Signed ……………………..

Chairman, 22 July 2014