24 November 2020 – Minutes

THAME TOWN COUNCIL

Minutes of a Meeting of the Planning & Environment Committee held on 24 November 2020 at 6:30pm by Zoom Conference Call.

Present:

Cllrs B Austin, P Cowell, A Dite (Deputy Chairman), D Dodds, L Emery, H Fickling (Chairman), S Francis, C Jones, A Midwinter and T Wyse

Officers

G Markland, Neighbourhood Plan Continuity Officer
L Fuller, Committee Services Officer

1 Apologies for Absence

Apologies were received from Cllr Deacock (personal).

All Members who were present were able to be seen and be heard.

Cllr Fickling welcomed Cllr Jones onto the committee and thanked her for replacing Cllr Gregory who had to step down due to constitutional changes at SODC.

2 Declarations of Interest and Dispensations

Cllr Emery declared an interest in Item 7g) P20/S4100/LDP as the applicant.

Cllr Jones declared an interest in P20/S3565/HH – 35 Park Street as she knew the applicant, and Cllr Dodds declared an interest in P20/S4199/HH – 7 Gadge Close as a neighbouring resident. Both Cllrs abstained from voting on these items.

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 meeting held on 27 October 2020 were approved and signed by the Chairman.

5 Planning Applications

1322  1 SOUTHERN ROAD

Replace the Crittall window at the upper facade (dormer window) to match the upper window of neighbouring property.
P20/S3721/LB

SUPPORTS and has a RESPONSE:

      • Subject to no objection from the District Conservation Officer

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ20
SODC Local Plan Policies: G6, CON3, CON7, D1
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CSEN3

1324  35 PARK STREET

Repairs and alterations to existing garden shed. Squaring off the foot print of the shed and extending overall length by 1m. Replace the roof.
P20/S3565/HH

SUPPORTS

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16, ESDQ20
SODC Local Plan Policies: G6, CON7, D1, D3
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CSEN3

1325  50 CHINNOR ROAD

Single storey rear and front extensions to dwelling.
P20/S3880/HH

SUPPORTS and has a RESPONSE:

      • Subject to the extensions complying with the 45 degree rule.

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16
SODC Local Plan Policies: G6, D1, D4, H13
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3

1326  1 CONDUIT HILL RISE

Single storey side extension to create store.
P20/S3864/HH

SUPPORTS

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16
SODC Local Plan Policies: G6, D1, D4, H13
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3

1328  CRESSWELL, VICTORIA MEAD

Single storey side extension.
P20/S3789/HH

SUPPORTS

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ19, ESDQ20
SODC Local Plan Policies: G6, CON7, D1, D4, H13
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CSEN3

1329  2 THAME PARK ROAD

First floor extension over single storey extension to rear.
P20/S4116/HH

SUPPORTS and has a RESPONSE:

      • Subject to appropriate mitigation to prevent overlooking of neighbouring properties from the rear of the proposed extension.

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16, ESDQ20, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: G6, CON7, D1, D4, H13
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CSEN3

1331  PART OF UPPER HIGH STREET CAR PARK, UPPER HIGH STREET

Variation of Condition 3 of application P99/N0767/RET (Use for stationing of one mobile van/trailer for retail sale of hot food) – to change the opening times to 17:00 – midnight (Sunday to Thursday (inclusive)); and 17:00 – 01:00 (Friday and Saturday).
P20/S3949/FUL

SUPPORTS

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: WS7, ESDQ16
SODC Local Plan Policies: G6, CON7, D4, D10, E2, E5
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CSEM1, CSEM2, CSEM4, CSEN3

1333  7 GADGE CLOSE

Single storey rear and side extensions, garage conversion and first floor extension (revision to approved scheme P20/S2081/HH).
P20/S4199/HH

SUPPORTS and has a RESPONSE:

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

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: G6, CON7, D1, D4, H13, T2
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3

1334   21 LASHLAKE ROAD

Front and rear single storey extensions, new dropped kerb with associated parking space to the front of the property, entire property to be rendered, part retrospective new roof cladding and conversion of garage.
P20/S4155/HH

SUPPORTS and has a RESPONSE:

      • Subject to no objection from the County Highways Officer.
      • Subject to the detached garage not being used for residential accommodation and the use remaining ancillary to the dwelling in perpetuity.

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16, ESDQ28, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: G6, D1, D2, D3, D4, H13, T1, T2
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3

6 Reports from Town Council Representatives

a) Transport Representative – Cllr Francis advised that there was nothing to report other than that the Town Council had met with the County Councillor and Officers at Oxfordshire County Council to discuss Civil Parking Enforcement. Notes from the meeting had been circulated. Cllr Francis added that there will be a consultation.

7 For Information

The items for information were noted.

 

 

The meeting concluded at 7:00pm.

 

 

Signed ……………………..

Chairman, 15 December 2020