15 March 2022 – Minutes

THAME TOWN COUNCIL

Minutes of a Meeting of the Planning & Environment Committee held on 15 March 2022 at 6:30pm in the Upper Chamber, Thame Town Hall.

Present:

Cllrs B Austin, M Deacock, A Dite (Deputy Chairman), D Dodds, L Emery, H Fickling (Chairman), H Richards, and A Midwinter

Officers

M Sturdy, Town Clerk
G Markland, Neighbourhood Plan Continuity Officer
L Fuller, Committee Services Officer

 

1 Apologies for Absence

Apologies were received from Cllrs Cowell (personal) and Wyse (personal). Cllr Champken-Woods was absent without apology.

 

2 Declarations of Interest and Dispensations

There were no declarations of interest.

 

3 Public Participation and Public Questions

There was no public participation.
There were no public questions put to the Committee.

 

4 Minutes

The Minutes of the Committee Meeting held on 22 February 2022 were confirmed as a correct record, and were signed by the Chairman.

 

5 Planning Applications

Cllr Richards entered the meeting.

1554 – MORETON FARM BARN, MORETON

Erection of detached outbuilding.
P22/S0579/HH

SUPPORTS and has a RESPONSE:

      • Subject to the outbuilding remaining ancillary to the main dwelling in perpetuity.
      • Subject to no objection from the District Tree Officer.

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H6, ESDQ16, ESDQ28
SODC Local Plan Policies: DES1, DES5, DES6, DES7, DES8, ENV1, ENV8

1555 – 21 ARNOLD WAY

Proposed side and rear single storey extension, extension of hardstanding and dropped kerb.
P22/S0518/HH

OBJECTS:

      • Impact on highways.

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H6, GA6, ESDQ16, ESDQ28, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: DES1, DES5, DES6, DES7, DES8, H20, TRANS5

1556 – 64 CROMWELL AVENUE

Conversion of an integral garage to habitable living space.
P22/S0452/HH

SUPPORTS and has a RESPONSE:

      • The committee regret the loss of the garage for its original purpose.

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H6, GA6, ESDQ16, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: DES1, DES7, DES8, TRANS5

1557 – 9 YOUENS DRIVE

Single storey rear and side extension wrap around, garage conversion and porch extension.
P22/S0585/HH

OBJECTS:

      • Insufficient information on the proposed parking arrangements.

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H6, GA6, ESDQ16, ESDQ28, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: DES1, DES5, DES6, DES7, DES8, H20, TRANS5

1560 – 33 UPPER HIGH STREET

Installation of a sub-surface electric vehicle charge point in the public footway outside property. The work will include digging a trench to lay a cable to the property. A small white electrical box will also be installed on the inside of the property to connect the charge point to the property’s electricity supply.
P22/S0723/FUL

SUPPORTS

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: GA6, ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ19, ESDQ20, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: DES1, DES2, DES3, DES7, DES8, ENV6, ENV8, TRANS2, TRANS5

1561 – 61 CHINNOR ROAD

Installation of a sub-surface electric vehicle charge point in the public footway outside the property. The work will include digging a trench to lay a cable to the property. A small white electrical box will also be installed on the outside of the property in a passageway to connect the charge point to the property’s electricity supply.
P22/S0722/FUL

SUPPORTS

Comment: The committee had concerns as to how multiple properties could take part in the scheme in this location with given that the houses are narrower than the length of most vehicles.

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: GA6, ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ19, ESDQ20, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: DES1, DES3, DES7, DES8, TRANS2, TRANS5

In relation to the installation of the new electric vehicle charging points at Southern Road car park, it was noted that the works were making it difficult to manoeuvre and access two of the disabled spaces. The other two disabled bays were within the work area, and it was not clear whether these would be lost permanently. It was agreed that the Town Clerk would seek clarification on this matter.

1562 – 39 HOLLIERS CLOSE

New sun room at rear of dwelling and alterations to first floor side fenestration.
P22/S0726/HH

SUPPORTS

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H6, ESDQ16, ESDQ28
SODC Local Plan Policies: DES1, DES5, DES6, DES7, DES8, H20

1563 – 2 PUTMAN CLOSE

Part single storey part two storey side extension.
P22/S0695/HH

SUPPORTS

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H6, ESDQ16, ESDQ28
SODC Local Plan Policies: DES1, DES5, DES6, DES7, DES8, H20

1564 – 9 GARDEN CITY

Proposed house alterations including single storey rear extension, raised roof and internal and external alterations. (amendment to planning application P20/S1726/HH)
P22/S0676/HH

SUPPORTS and has a RESPONSE:

      • The committee regret the loss of the garage for its original purpose.

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H6, GA6, ESDQ16, ESDQ28, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: DES1, DES5, DES6, DES7, DES8, H20, TRANS5

1565 – 46 ONSLOW DRIVE

Proposed single storey rear extension, proposed first floor front extension and fenestration alterations to the existing house.
P22/S0804/HH

SUPPORTS

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H6, ESDQ16, ESDQ28
SODC Local Plan Policies: DES1, DES5, DES6, DES7, DES8, H20 

 

6 Consultation – Wellington Street (Thame) – Proposed Zebra Crossing

Members had concerns about the loss of parking and a possible increase in speeding, however overall, it was felt that this was outweighed by the benefits of a safer and more convenient crossing, particularly for Lee Court residents, as well improving visibility for vehicles exiting Swan Walk. It was pleasing that County Council were progressing this project which the Town Council had long campaigned for, and it was hoped this would lead to crossings being installed in other locations in Thame.

 

7 For Information

The items for information were noted.

 

The meeting concluded at 7:01pm.

 

 

Signed ………………………

Chairman, 5 April 2022