12 August 2014 – Minutes

THAME TOWN COUNCIL

Minutes of a Meeting of the Planning & Environment Committee held on 12 August 2014 at 6.30pm In the Upper Chamber, Thame Town Hall.
 
 
Present:
Cllrs  N Champken-Woods, N Dixon (Deputy Mayor), D Dodds, H Fickling (Chairman), V Humphries and M Stiles

Officers

A Oughton, Committee Services Officer

H Stewart, Town Clerk

 
1 Apologies for Absence

Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs Butler (Absent without apology), Dite (Business), Laver (Holiday), Matelot Green (Holiday) and Welply (Personal).

 
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 22 July 2014 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

 
Planning Applications

9324

P14/S1515/FUL
LAND BETWEEN ELM TREE FARMHOUSE AND FOUR SEASONS, MORETON

Amendment No. 1

Erection of a two-storey three bedroom dwelling incorporating new vehicular access and amenity space (Design of front elevation altered as shown on amended drawings received 30 July 2014).

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H7, GA3, GA6, CLW4, ESDQ10, ESDQ11, ESDQ12, ESDQ13, ESDQ14, ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ18, ESDQ19, ESDQ20, ESDQ21, ESDQ22, ESDQ26, ESDQ27, ESDQ28, ESDQ29, D1

SODC Local Plan Policies: CON5 CON7, D1, D2, D4, T1 T2

Core Strategy Policies: CS1, CSR1, CSQ2, CSQ3, CS11, CSEN1, CSEN3
 
9346

P14/S2166/HH

STARBANK HOUSE, 23 HIGH STREET

Erection of a single storey outbuilding and two sheds.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ20, ESDQ28

SODC Local Plan Policies: CON5, CON7, D1

Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CSEN3

 
 
9347

P14/S2122/FUL
LAND ADJACENT TO 32 AYLESBURY ROAD

Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission P13/S3513/FUL to allow insertion of additional windows at ground floor level.

RECOMMEND REFUSAL

1.    Unneighbourly

 
9348

P14/S2160/HH
16 HAMILTON ROAD

Conversion of existing garage to habitable room.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Comment:  The Committee regretted the loss of garage for its original purpose

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16, ESDQ29

SODC Local Plan Policies: D1, H13

Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3
 
9349

P14/S2198/HH
15 PARK STREET

Demolition of existing single storey rear extension and erection of a new single storey rear extension.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ20, ESDQ28

SODC Local Plan Policies: CON6, CON7, D4, H13

Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CSEN3 
 
9350

P14/S2161/HH
35 PARK STREET

Change of axis of the roof line to shed water off the property walls and capture in drain piping.  Reconstruction of parapet walls and construction of new roof structure.

RECOMMEND REFUSAL

1.    Failure to preserve the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and adverse effect on the special interest of the listed building. (ESDQ16 & ESDQ20).
 
9351

P14/S2241/LB
35 PARK STREET

Change of axis of the roof line to shed water off the property walls and capture in drain piping.  Reconstruction of parapet walls and construction of new roof structure.

RECOMMEND REFUSAL

1.    Failure to preserve the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and adverse effect on the special interest of the listed building. (ESDQ16 & ESDQ20). 
 
9352

P14/S2104/LB
51 HIGH STREET

Installation of pot on the existing chimney stack.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ15, ESDQ20

SODC Local Plan Policies: CON3, CON7

Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CSEN3
 
9353

P14/S2242/FUL
STONEPITS, WINDMILL ROAD, TOWERSEY

Erection of a solar farm and associated infrastructure for connection to the local electricity distribution network, temporary erection of compound, security fencing and ecological and landscaping.

RECOMMEND NO STRONG VIEWS
 
9355

P14/S2234/FUL
55 NORTH STREET

Renewal of temporary permission for 5 years – change of use from office to A1 retail.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Neighbourhood Plan Polices: WS2, WS7

SODC Local Plan Policies: CON7, TC8

Core Strategy Policies: CSEM1. CST1, CSEN3

 
 
9357

P14/S2259/HH
22 COOMBE HILL CRESCENT

Side extension and new roof over existing and alteration works.

RECOMMEND REFUSAL

1.    Adverse impact on the character and appearance of the property and area.

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16

SODC Local Plan Policies: D1, H13

Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3

 
 
9358

P14/S2239/HH
36 CHINNOR ROAD

Single storey extension at the side and rear.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16, ESDQ19, ESDQ28, ESDQ29

SODC Local Plan Policies: D1, H13

Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3

 
 
9360

P14/S1974/FUL
C4 STATION YARD

Formation of 5 parking spaces (part retrospective).

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: WS13, ESDQ16, ESDQ29

SODC Local Plan Policies: D1, D2, T1, T2

Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3

 
6 Reports from Town Council Representatives

a)    Transport Representative – Cllr Stiles reported that the next meeting of the Parish Transport Representatives would take place on 20 August 2014, any items Members wished to be raised should be sent directly to Cllr Stiles ahead of the meeting.

 
7 For Information

The items for information were noted.

 

The meeting concluded at 6.53pm.

Signed …………………………

Chairman, 2 September 2014