31 March 2015 – Minutes
THAME TOWN COUNCIL
Minutes of a Meeting of the Planning & Environment Committee held on 31 March 2015 at 6.30pm In the Upper Chamber, Thame Town Hall.
Present:
Cllrs D Butler, N Dixon (Deputy Mayor), H Fickling (Chairman), V Humphries,
D Laver, J Matelot Green (Town Mayor) and M Stiles
Officers
A Oughton, Committee Services Officer
C Pinnells, Community Services Manager
1 Apologies for Absence
Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs Champken-Woods (Holiday), Dite (Holiday), Dodds (Personal) and the Town Clerk.
2 Declarations of Interest
There were no declarations of interest.
3 Public Participation
There was no public participation.
4 Minutes
The Minutes of the meeting held on 10 March 2015 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.
5 Planning Applications
9456
P15/S0555/HH
8 CLARENDON DRIVE
Single storey rear extension.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16, ESDQ19, ESDQ28, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: D1, D2, D4, H13, T1, T2, AD1
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3
Cllr Laver entered the meeting
9457
P15/S0588/HH
8 NELSON STREET
Proposed rear extension to existing dwelling house.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Subject to condition/restriction that extensions 7 & 8 Nelson Street take place concurrently.
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ20, ESDQ28
SODC Local Plan Policies: CON7, D1, D4, H13
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CSEN3
Cllr Stiles entered the meeting
9458
P15/S0633/HH
6 PARLIAMENT ROAD
Conversion of garage to part habitable space, part store.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
The Committee regretted the loss of garage for its original purpose.
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16, ESDQ19, ESDQ28, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: D1, D2, D4, H13
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3
9459
P15/S0654/HH
45 AYLESBURY ROAD
2 storey rear extension and rebuild of existing front extension with alteration to roof.
RECOMMEND REFUSAL
1. Unneighbourly
2. Overdevelopment
3. Loss of light
9460
P15/S0706/LB
PARK GRANGE FARM, THAME PARK ROAD
Proposed underpinning of existing extension.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Subject to no objection from the Conservation Officer
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ20, ESDQ21, ESDQ22
SODC Local Plan Policies: CON3, CON5, CON7, D1
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CSEN3
9461
P15/S0775/HH
1 HAWTHORN AVENUE
Proposed single storey side extension and alteration to existing garage/store. Drive width increased.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16, ESDQ19, ESDQ28, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: D1, D2, D4, H13
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3
9462
P15/S0502/HH
43 OLD UNION WAY
Single storey rear extension and loft conversion.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ20, ESDQ21, ESDQ22, ESDQ28, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: CON7, D1, D2, D4, H13
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CSEN3
9463
P15/S0782/HH
23 QUEENS ROAD
The proposal is a 2 storey extension to the rear of the property creating kitchen/living area and larger bedroom and ensuite. Utility room, cycle store, w.c. and study extension to the side of the existing dwelling.
RECOMMEND REFUSAL
1. Loss of privacy
2. Overlooking
9464
P15/S0761/FUL
LORD WILLIAMS’S UPPER SCHOOL, OXFORD ROAD
Proposed extension to an existing Science building. The extension is for 11 new teaching spaces and necessary ancillary spaces.
This item was deferred to Full Council.
6 Street Name
The name suggested for the new street off the Eastern Bypass that would serve the industrial units was agreed as Cotmore Wells Road.
7 Reports from Town Council Representatives
a) Transport Representative – Cllr Stiles reported that re-tendering for the No. 40 bus would take place before the end of May. The next meeting of the Transport Representatives Group was scheduled for 20 May 2015.
8 For Information
The items for information were noted.
The meeting concluded at 6.58pm
Signed ……………………..
Chairman, 14 April 2015