25 February 2014 – Minutes

THAME TOWN COUNCIL

Minutes of a Meeting of the Planning & Environment Committee held on 25 February 2014 at 6.30pm In the Upper Chamber, Thame Town Hall.
 
 
Present:
Cllrs  D Butler, A Dite, D Dodds, H Fickling (Chairman), V Humphries, D Laver, J Matelot Green (Deputy Mayor) and M Stiles

Officers

A Oughton, Committee Services Officer

H Stewart, Town Clerk

 
1 Apologies for Absence

Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs Dixon (Family), Lambert (Family) and Welply (Unwell)

 
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 4 February 2014 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

 
5 Planning Applications
 
9277
P14/S0188/HH
62 QUEENS ROAD

Demolition of existing garage and conservatory.  Erection of two storey and single storey side extensions.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Subject to submission of a plan showing the proposed parking arrangements

Neighbourhood Plan Policies:  ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ18, ESDQ26, ESDQ28, ESDQ29

SODC Local Plan Policies: D1, D2, D4, H13, T1, T2

Core Strategy: CSQ3
 
9278
P14/S0228/HH
THE OLD SCHOOL, MORETON

Demolition of existing shed and gates.  Erection of new garage with pitched roof.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Subject to receipt of a floor plan showing the internal layout of the garage.

Neighbourhood Plan Policies:  ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ18, ESDQ19, ESDQ20, ESDQ21, ESDQ22, ESDQ26, ESDQ28, ESDQ29

SODC Local Plan Policies: CON7, D1, D2, D4, H13, T1, T2

Core Strategy: CSQ3, CSEN3
 
9279
P14/S0185/HH
SCHOOL LANE HOUSE, SCHOOL LANE, MORETON

Erection of first storey side extension.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ18, ESDQ19, ESDQ20, ESDQ21, ESDQ22, ESDQ29

SODC Local Plan Policies: CON7, D1, H13

Core Strategy: CSQ3, CSEN3
 
9280
P14/S0336/FUL
BLACK FROG STUDIO 3D, STATION YARD

Proposed installation of window to front elevation.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: WS13, ESDQ16

SODC Local Plan Policies: D1, D4, E5

Core Strategy: CSQ3, CSEM1, CSEM4

 
 
9281
P14/S0361/LB
34 UPPER HIGH STREET

Removal of cement rich render and repairs to timber frame.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Subject to no objection from the Conservation Officer

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

SODC Local Plan Policies: CON3, D1

Core Strategy: CSQ3, CSEN3

 
6 P12/S1461/CM – Moorend Lane Farm, Moorend Lane

Planning application by David Einig, David Einig Contracting Ltd, Lorein, Waterperry, Oxford, OX33 1LD for planning permission for the Variation of condition 1 of planning permission P12/S1461/CM (MW.0101/12) (importation of inert material to restore the old landfill and sewage beds and extraction of small sand reserve at Moorend Lane Farm, Moorend Lane, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 3HW) in order to amend the permitted location of the crusher, screener, associated stockpiles and screening bund at Moorend Lane Farm, Moorend Lane, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 3HW.

The above application was noted.  After discussion it was agreed that clarification be sought from the County Council as to whether the site was to be temporary or permanent and a request made for clear illustrations showing the site and the positioning of equipment to be supplied.

 
7 Oxfordshire Fire & Rescue Service Risk Based Fire Safety Re-inspection Programme

Discussion of this item was deferred to the next meeting.

 
8 Conservation Area Advisory Committee (CAAC)

The minutes of the meeting held on 19 February 2014 were noted.

 
9 Reports from Town Council Representatives

a)    Transport Representative – Cllr Stiles reported the next meeting was scheduled to take place next week. Any items councillors would like raised should be forwarded to Cllr Stiles.

 
10 For Information

a)    P13/S3814/HH – 2 Glenham Road – Contrary Decision

b)    Confirmation of new postal address, Larch House & Cedar House, Moreton.

c)    Confirmation of new postal address, 8a Towersey Drive

d)    P13/S3846/HH – 51 Cromwell Avenue – Contrary Decision

The above items were noted.
 
 
The meeting concluded at 6.53pm

Signed ………………………….

Chairman, 18 March 2014