18 October 2022 – Agenda
SUMMONS TO ATTEND A MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
TO: All Members of the Planning and Environment Committee
Cllrs B Austin, M Deacock, D Dodds, L Emery, H Fickling (Chairman), A Gilbert, C Jones, A Midwinter (Deputy Chairman), and T Wyse
Ex Officio (Voting) Members – P Cowell (Town Mayor) and A Dite (Deputy Mayor)
To all other Members for information
VENUE: Upper Chamber, Thame Town Hall
DATE: Tuesday 18 October 2022
TIME: 6.30pm (maximum one hour)
Mandy Sturdy
Clerk of the Council
Date: Wednesday 12 October 2022
AGENDA
1 Apologies for Absence
2 Declarations of Interest and Dispensations
To notify of any items that appear in the agenda in which there may be an interest that has not been recorded in the Member’s Register of Interest, and confirmation of any relevant dispensations.
3 Public Participation and Public Questions
To consider applications from members of the public to address the Committee (5 minutes maximum), in respect of any item of business included in the agenda. Applications to speak must have been received by the Town Clerk no later than 5pm on the last working day preceding the meeting.
To consider questions from members of the public (who live, work, or run a business in the Parish). Written questions must have been received by the Town Clerk no later than 4pm on the last working day preceding the meeting.
4 Minutes
To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the Committee Meeting held on 27 September 2022.
5 High Street & Park Street area – Proposed Parking Amendments (Consultation)
To consider a response to the consultation. Details of the proposals can be viewed at: https://letstalk.oxfordshire.gov.uk/thame_highstreetparkstreet_parking2022
6 Planning Applications
1635 – 8 RUSHALL ROAD
Proposed single storey flat roof rear extension. Insert window in existing side elevation to sitting room Replace front entrance door and part infill opening to allow for wc to be formed within existing cupboard.
P22/S3310/HH
1636 – OAK TREE HOUSE, MORETON LANE
Change of use of land to side of existing garden to become garden.
P22/S3343/FUL
1637 – 14 STAFFORD WAY
Proposed garage conversion into family space.
P22/S3429/HH
1638 – 40 ASTLEY ROAD
Single storey front extension.
P22/S3406/HH
1639 – 21 WENTWORTH ROAD
Single storey side extension.
P22/S2834/HH
1640 – 33 HIGH STREET
Construction of a single-storey side extension with internal alterations.
P22/S3560/HH
7 Street Naming – Thame Park Road / Robin Gibb Road
To consider names submitted by residents and agree two street names on the development of 6 properties between Thame Park Road and Robin Gibb Road.
8 For Information
a) Planning Decision – P21/S0917/O – Reserve Site C, Thame – Outline application for access only for the construction of up to 57 dwellings (Class C3) with associated landscaping and open space.
To note that planning permission was granted on 21 September 2022. The Town Council supported the application, subject to satisfactory provision of publicly accessible open space, on 27 April 2021.
b) Pavement Licence Application – The Thatch, Thame – To note that the Town Council has been consulted on a re-application for a Pavement Licence at The Thatch, Thame. There are no changes to the furniture or plans from the previous application. Due to this application having a 7-day consultation period ending 5 October 2022, the application was circulated by email.
c) Amended Plans – P22/S3259/HH – 24 Onslow Drive – A full garage conversion of the integral garage. (as shown on amended plans and additional information received 29th September 2022)
To note that amended plans have been submitted following objection from the Highways Officer. Having reviewed the amended plans, Officers consider that it would not alter the Town Council’s recommendation of No Objection made on 27 September 2022.
d) P22/S2932/LB – Wall between No. 104 & 105 High Street – Creation of new opening at the first floor level between 104 & 105 High Street to allow for increased covers for Caffe Gloria.
To note that the District Conservation Officer has objected to the proposals. The Town Council recommended on 6 September 2022 to support the application subject to no objection from the District Conservation Officer, therefore the Town Council now objects to this application.
To further note that the application has been called into the District’s Planning Committee (date to be confirmed), if the Case Officer recommends refusal.
e) P22/S3644/LDP – 37 Glenham Road – Proposed loft conversion with dormer extension to rear roofslope.
To note that the application seeks confirmation from the Local Planning Authority that the proposed development is lawful and therefore they are unable to take any comments on the planning merits of the proposal into account. If any Councillor has specific concerns, please be prepared to raise them at the meeting.
f) P22/S3278/HH – 19 Horton Avenue – Proposed two storey/single storey side and rear extension (amended plan received 29 September 2022 showing center of neighbour’s window for BRE guidance)
To note that having reviewed the amended plans, Officers consider that it would not alter the Town Council’s recommendation to support the application made on 27 September 2022.
g) P22/S3647/LDP – 1 Bartone Place – Proposed loft conversion with dormer extension to rear roofslope and rooflights to front roofslope.
To note that the application seeks confirmation from the Local Planning Authority that the proposed development is lawful and therefore they are unable to take any comments on the planning merits of the proposal into account. If any Councillor has specific concerns, please be prepared to raise them at the meeting.