29 September 2015 – Minutes

 

Minutes of a Meeting of the Planning & Environment Committee held on 29 September 2015 at 7.30pm In the Upper Chamber, Thame Town Hall.

 

 Present: Cllrs B Austin, D Bretherton (Deputy Chairman), P Cowell, M Deacock,
N Dixon (Town Mayor), D Dodds, L Emery (Deputy Mayor), H Fickling (Chairman), A Midwinter and T Wyse
Officers
G Hunt, Town Clerk
A Oughton, Committee Services Officer

 

 

Apologies for absence were received from Cllr Stiles (Holiday).

 

 

There were no declarations of interest.

 

 

There was no public participation.

 

 

The Minutes of the meeting held on 8 September 2015 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

 

 

 9532
P15/S2965/HH HILLTOP, ROOKS LANE
Demolition of lightweight extensions, extend and alter existing bungalow on two floors.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL

 

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ20, ESDQ28, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: CON7, D1, D2, D4, H13, T1, T2
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CSEN3

 

 9533
P15/S2986/FUL LAND REAR OF 4 EAST STREET
Demolition of existing single storey building.  Erection of new detached two-storey one bedroom dwelling.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL

 

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H5, H6, ESDQ11, ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ18, ESDQ20, ESDQ26, ESDQ27, ESDQ28, ESDQ29, D1
SODC Local Plan Policies: G5, G6, CON7, D1, D2, D3, D4, D10, H4, T1, T2
Core Strategy Policies: CS1, CSS1, CSTHA1, CSH2, CSH4, CSQ3, CSEN3

 

 9534
P15/S2951/HH 1 SIMMONS WAY
Proposed first floor side extension.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Subject to the extended part of the dwelling not becoming a separate dwelling in the future.

 

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

 

 9535
P15/S3022/HH 20 CHINNOR ROAD
Two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and loft conversion.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL

 

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

 

 9536
P15/S2896/FUL 48 PARK STREET
Conversion of existing garage into a 1 bedroom bungalow.
RECOMMEND REFUSAL
1. Bad Design
2. Loss of garage for original purpose
3. No parking provision
4. Impact on the character of the Conservation Area
5. Backland development
 

 9537
P15/S3055/FUL 30A UPPER HIGH STREET
Extend depth of existing ground floor windows.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL

 

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: WS13, ESDQ16, ESDQ20
SODC Local Plan Policies: G6, CON7, D1, D4
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CSEN3

 

 9538
P15/S2943/HH 25 OLD UNION WAY
Single storey rear extension.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL

 

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ19, ESDQ20, ESDQ28, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: CON7, D1, D2, D4, H13, T1, T2
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CSEN3

 

 9539
P15/S2988/FUL 8 LUPTON ROAD
Installation of a mezzanine floor within main central warehouse building, refurbishment of existing brick clad office extension and demolition of single storey warehouse block.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL

 

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: WS12, WS13, ESDQ16, ESDQ19, ESDQ27, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: G6, C9, D1, D2, D10, D11, H13, E5, T1, T2, AD1
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CSEM1, CSEM2, CSEM4

 

 

After various concerns were raised by Members with regard to conformance or otherwise to existing permissions, it was agreed that the Council would not be in a position to agree to any further proposals until a joint visit to the site had been carried out with SODC / OCC Planning Enforcement.

 

 

The Committee were in full agreement that the new access road to the side of Thame Ford, Rycote Lane should be named Christmas Lane.

 

 

a) Transport Representative – In the absence of Cllr Stiles there was nothing to report.

 

 

The items for information were noted.

 

The meeting concluded at 8pm

 

 

 

Signed ……………………..
Chairman, 20 October 2015