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P02/W0848/OApplication Type: Outline (Show Map - opens in new window)
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Description
A mixed-use urban extension of 3,300 new dwellings together with associated local shops & services, leisure, open space & community facilities & transport, drainage & utility infrastructure. As amended by: Letter from RPS Planning dated 5 December 2005, Supporting Statement November 2005, Environmental Statement and Appendices November 2005, Energy, Conservation and Resource Management Strategy Nov 2005, Transport Assessment November 2005, Design Statement Drainage Strategy dated May 2006, Site plan: 95107/2004/JD/0004/Rev H, Drawings (Junctions): 95017/2005/LDE/001/P3; 95017/2005/LDE/002A Rev P2. 95017/2006/LDE/003 Rev P1, 95017/2005/LDE/004 Rev P3 Drawings (Masterplan): A2933/OPA/01 Rev H; 02/Rev G; 03/Rev H, Supplementary Statement on environmental matters received 6 July 2006, Environmental Management Brief version 3, and Travel Plan dated October 2007.
Location
Land to the west of Didcot, between A4130 and Park Road to both North and South of B4493 Wantage Road
Grid Reference
450972/189847
Applicant
Taylor Wimpey UK Ltd & David Wilson Homes Ltd
Taylor Woodrow Devs
Mallams Court
18 Milton Park
ABINGDON
OX14 4RP
Agent
R P S Planning and Development Transport Group
20 Milton Park
ABINGDON
Oxon
OX14 4SH
Case Officer
Cathie Scotting
Telephone: 01235 422600
Email: planning@southoxon.gov.uk
View officers committee report (19/07/2006) here
Consultation / Notification
Consultation details can be obtained from the Local Authority.
Application Type
Major (Outline)
Application Progress
Date Received  
22nd October 2002
Registration Date  
22nd October 2002
Start Consultation Period  
22nd October 2002
End Consultation Period  
21st November 2002
Target Decision Date  
17th December 2002
Target Committee Meeting  
19th July 2006
Decision
Outline Planning Permission on 18th July 2008

The revised submission dated 6 December 2005 providing further information was considered by the planning committees of South Oxfordshire District Council, and the Vale of White Horse District Council in July 2006. Both committees resolved to grant outline planning permission subject to; the completion of a Section 106 Agreement; Consultations under regulation 19 of the EIA regulations; Referral to the Secretary of State under the Greenfield Direction; and the various conditions stated by each Council.
Conditions / Refusal Reasons
All details relating to the development are to be submitted for the written approval of the Local Planning Authority. Where details relate to more than one administrative area they shall be submitted for approval to both Local Planning Authorities. The details will not be approved until the Local Planning Authority/ies has/have confirmed their approval in writing. Reason: To ensure certainty and clarity in the planning process. Related application(s): P09/W0829/DIS, P09/W1012/DIS, P09/W1198/DIS, P09/W1266/DIS, P10/W0106/DIS, P10/W0208/DIS, P10/W0335/DIS, P10/W0373/DIS, P10/W0519/DIS, P10/W1149/DIS, P10/W1615/DIS, P10/W1843/DIS, P11/W0337/DIS, P11/W0667/DIS, P11/W0939/DIS, P11/W1038/DIS, P11/W1916/DIS, P11/W2308/DIS, P12/S0798/DIS, P12/S0866/DIS, P12/S1015/DIS, P12/S1506/DIS, P12/S1714/DIS, P12/S2408/DIS, P12/S2553/DIS, P12/S2832/DIS, P12/S2836/DIS, P12/S3197/DIS, P13/S0042/DIS, P13/S0330/DIS, P13/S0447/DIS, P13/S1303/DIS, P13/S3073/DIS, P13/S3547/DIS, P14/S0245/DIS, P14/S0411/DIS, P14/S0936/DIS, P14/S0999/DIS, P14/S1517/DIS, P14/S1774/DIS, P14/S1848/DIS, P14/S3344/DIS, P14/S3424/DIS, P14/S3467/DIS, P14/S3794/DIS, P14/S3896/DIS, P15/S0890/DIS, P15/S0913/DIS, P15/S1789/DIS, P15/S1860/DIS, P15/S1867/DIS, P15/S1870/DIS, P15/S1871/DIS, P15/S2326/DIS, P15/S3339/DIS, P15/S3340/DIS, P15/S3992/DIS, P16/S1335/DIS, P16/S1348/DIS, P16/S1688/DIS, P16/S1857/DIS, P16/S1988/DIS, P16/S2654/DIS, P16/S2758/DIS, P16/S3769/DIS, P16/S3882/DIS, P19/S0524/DIS, P19/S2246/DIS

No phase of the development shall be begun until full detailed drawings illustrating the following matters ('the reserved matters' have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and the development of that phase shall be carried out in accordance with such details: (a) the layout of the new development: (b) the scale of the new development; (c) the appearance of the new development; (d) the means of access, not approved by this permission; and (e) the landscaping of the site. Each reserved matters application shall include details of how it accords with the Masterplan (as approved at the time) the Development Strategy and the relevant Framework Plans. The reserved matters shall where applicable include information and details in accordance with the requirements in Condition 18. Reason: As the application is in outline only and is not accompanied by detailed plans and by virtue of Sections 91 to 95 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004. Related application(s): P09/W0829/DIS, P09/W1198/DIS, P09/W1266/DIS, P10/W0335/DIS, P10/W0373/DIS, P10/W1149/DIS, P10/W1843/DIS, P11/W0667/DIS, P11/W0939/DIS, P11/W1038/DIS, P11/W1916/DIS, P11/W2308/DIS, P12/S1015/DIS, P12/S1506/DIS, P12/S1714/DIS, P12/S2553/DIS, P12/S2832/DIS, P12/S2836/DIS, P12/S3197/DIS, P13/S0042/DIS, P13/S0330/DIS, P13/S0447/DIS, P13/S1303/DIS, P13/S3547/DIS, P14/S0245/DIS, P14/S0411/DIS, P14/S0936/DIS, P14/S0999/DIS, P14/S1774/DIS, P14/S3344/DIS, P14/S3794/DIS, P15/S1789/DIS, P15/S3339/DIS, P15/S3340/DIS, P15/S3992/DIS, P16/S1335/DIS, P16/S1348/DIS, P16/S3769/DIS, P19/S0524/DIS, P19/S2246/DIS

The first reserved matters application shall be made within three years from the date of this permission and all remaining reserved matters applications for this development shall be made within ten years from the date of this permission. Reason: By virtue of Sections 91 to 95 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004. Related application(s): P09/W0829/DIS, P09/W1266/DIS, P10/W0335/DIS, P10/W0373/DIS, P10/W1149/DIS, P10/W1843/DIS, P11/W0939/DIS, P11/W1038/DIS, P11/W2308/DIS, P12/S1015/DIS, P12/S1506/DIS, P12/S1714/DIS, P12/S2553/DIS, P13/S0042/DIS, P13/S0330/DIS, P13/S0447/DIS, P13/S1303/DIS, P13/S3547/DIS, P14/S0245/DIS, P14/S0411/DIS, P14/S0936/DIS, P14/S0999/DIS, P14/S1774/DIS, P14/S3344/DIS, P14/S3794/DIS, P15/S3339/DIS, P15/S3340/DIS, P15/S3992/DIS, P16/S3769/DIS, P19/S0524/DIS, P19/S2246/DIS

The development shall be begun before the later of: (a) the expiration of three years from the date of this permission; or (b) the expiration of two years from the date of the first approval of reserved matters. Reason: By virtue of Sections 91 to 95 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004. Related application(s): P10/W0373/DIS, P10/W1149/DIS, P10/W1843/DIS, P11/W0939/DIS, P11/W1038/DIS, P11/W2308/DIS, P12/S1015/DIS, P12/S1506/DIS, P12/S1714/DIS, P12/S2553/DIS, P13/S0042/DIS, P13/S0330/DIS, P13/S0447/DIS, P13/S1303/DIS, P13/S3547/DIS, P14/S0245/DIS, P14/S0411/DIS, P14/S0936/DIS, P14/S0999/DIS, P14/S1774/DIS, P14/S3344/DIS, P14/S3794/DIS, P15/S3339/DIS, P15/S3340/DIS, P15/S3992/DIS, P16/S3769/DIS, P19/S0524/DIS, P19/S2246/DIS

Development must be begun under any reserved matters approval within two years from the date of the approval of the relevant reserved matters. Reason: By virtue of Sections 91 to 95 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004. Related application(s): P10/W0373/DIS, P10/W1149/DIS, P10/W1843/DIS, P11/W0939/DIS, P11/W1038/DIS, P11/W2308/DIS, P12/S1015/DIS, P12/S1506/DIS, P12/S1714/DIS, P12/S2553/DIS, P13/S0042/DIS, P13/S0330/DIS, P13/S0447/DIS, P13/S1303/DIS, P13/S3547/DIS, P14/S0245/DIS, P14/S0411/DIS, P14/S0936/DIS, P14/S0999/DIS, P14/S1774/DIS, P14/S3344/DIS, P14/S3794/DIS, P15/S3339/DIS, P15/S3340/DIS, P15/S3992/DIS, P16/S3769/DIS, P19/S0524/DIS

The submission of all reserved matters and the implementation of the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved Masterplan and Development Strategy and in accordance with the approved Framework Plans. Reason: To ensure a comprehensive development and appropriate cohesion and consistency of development. To be in accordance with Policies G2, D1 and DID1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policy H7 of the Vale of the White Horse Local Plan. Related application(s): P10/W0373/DIS, P10/W1149/DIS, P10/W1843/DIS, P11/W0939/DIS, P11/W1038/DIS, P11/W2308/DIS, P12/S1015/DIS, P12/S1506/DIS, P12/S1714/DIS, P12/S2553/DIS, P13/S0042/DIS, P13/S0330/DIS, P13/S0447/DIS, P13/S1303/DIS, P13/S3547/DIS, P14/S0245/DIS, P14/S0411/DIS, P14/S0936/DIS, P14/S0999/DIS, P14/S1774/DIS, P14/S3344/DIS, P14/S3794/DIS, P15/S3339/DIS, P15/S3340/DIS, P15/S3992/DIS, P16/S3769/DIS, P19/S0524/DIS

The development shall be carried out in accordance with the mitigation measures set out in the Environmental Statement submitted in support of the planning application and wherever in these conditions the Local Planning Authority is given power to approve a variation to those mitigation measures imposed by that condition it shall only do so if it is satisfied that the relevant variation would not have significant environmental effects other then those assessed in the Environmental Statement. Reason: To ensure the environmental impact of the development is mitigated and to be in accordance with Policies G1 and G2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policy H7 of the Vale of the White Horse Local Plan. Related application(s): P10/W0373/DIS, P10/W1149/DIS, P10/W1843/DIS, P11/W0939/DIS, P11/W1038/DIS, P11/W2308/DIS, P12/S1015/DIS, P12/S1506/DIS, P12/S1714/DIS, P12/S2553/DIS, P13/S0042/DIS, P13/S0330/DIS, P13/S0447/DIS, P13/S1303/DIS, P13/S3547/DIS, P14/S0245/DIS, P14/S0411/DIS, P14/S0936/DIS, P14/S0999/DIS, P14/S1774/DIS, P14/S3344/DIS, P14/S3794/DIS, P15/S3339/DIS, P15/S3340/DIS, P15/S3992/DIS, P16/S3769/DIS, P19/S0524/DIS

The development shall not be begun or reserved matters applications made until a strategy for the phasing of the Development ('the Phasing Strategy') has been submitted with the Development Strategy for approval to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Any variations to the Phasing Strategy must first be approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure the timely delivery of facilities and services and to protect the amenity of the area in accordance with Policies G2, D11, D1 and DID2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policy H7 of the Vale of the White Horse Local Plan. Related application(s): P10/W1149/DIS, P11/W0939/DIS, P11/W2308/DIS, P12/S1015/DIS, P12/S1506/DIS, P12/S1714/DIS, P12/S2553/DIS, P13/S0042/DIS, P13/S0330/DIS, P13/S0447/DIS, P13/S1303/DIS, P13/S3547/DIS, P14/S0245/DIS, P14/S0411/DIS, P14/S0999/DIS, P14/S1774/DIS, P14/S3344/DIS, P14/S3794/DIS, P15/S3339/DIS, P15/S3340/DIS, P15/S3992/DIS, P16/S3769/DIS, P19/S0524/DIS, P19/S2246/DIS

The development shall be implemented in accordance with the Phasing Strategy. Reason: To ensure the timely delivery of facilities and services and to protect the amenity of the area in accordance with Policies G2, D11, D1 and DID2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policy H7 of the Vale of the White Horse Local Plan. Related application(s): P10/W1149/DIS, P11/W0939/DIS, P11/W2308/DIS, P12/S1015/DIS, P12/S1506/DIS, P12/S2553/DIS, P13/S0042/DIS, P13/S0330/DIS, P13/S0447/DIS, P13/S3547/DIS, P14/S0245/DIS, P14/S0411/DIS, P14/S0999/DIS, P14/S1774/DIS, P14/S3344/DIS, P14/S3794/DIS, P15/S3339/DIS, P15/S3340/DIS, P15/S3992/DIS, P16/S3769/DIS, P19/S0524/DIS

The development shall be implemented in accordance with the Masterplan Drawings: Development Framework A2933/OPA/01 Rev H, Movement Network Strategy A2933/OPA/02 Rev G and Landscape Strategy A2933/OPA/03 Rev H. Reason: To ensure certainty and clarity in the implementation of the development and to be in accordance with Policies DID1, G1, G2 and G6 of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policy H7 of the Vale of the White Horse Local Plan. Related application(s): P10/W1149/DIS, P11/W0939/DIS, P11/W2308/DIS, P12/S1015/DIS, P12/S1506/DIS, P12/S2553/DIS, P13/S0042/DIS, P13/S0330/DIS, P13/S0447/DIS, P14/S0245/DIS, P14/S0411/DIS, P14/S0999/DIS, P14/S1774/DIS, P14/S3344/DIS, P14/S3794/DIS, P15/S3339/DIS, P15/S3340/DIS, P15/S3992/DIS, P16/S3769/DIS, P19/S0524/DIS, P19/S2246/DIS

The development shall comprise the following land uses in the following proportions. (a) 82.1ha residential accommodation (b) 62ha landscape and open space (including playing fields, local parks, playing areas, allotments, buffer zones, areas of ecological enhancement) (c) 14.3ha schools (d) 8ha public urban space (e) 5.1ha mixed use district and neighbourhood centres (f) 8.5ha allowance for infrastructure No land use shall vary from the above stated area without prior written approval of the Local Planning Authority. Each reserved matter application shall identify the area of land in the above land use categories. Reason: To ensure a balanced mix of uses in the development and to be in accordance with Policies DID1 and DID2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policy H7 of the Vale of the White Horse Local Plan. Related application(s): P10/W1149/DIS, P11/W0939/DIS, P11/W2308/DIS, P12/S1015/DIS, P12/S1506/DIS, P12/S2553/DIS, P13/S0042/DIS, P13/S0447/DIS, P14/S0245/DIS, P14/S0411/DIS, P14/S0999/DIS, P14/S1774/DIS, P14/S3344/DIS, P14/S3794/DIS, P15/S3339/DIS, P15/S3340/DIS, P15/S3992/DIS, P16/S3769/DIS, P19/S0524/DIS

The development shall not be begun or any reserved matters application made until a development strategy ('the Development Strategy') has been submitted for approval to and been approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The Development Strategy shall include site wide strategies and design codes for the built environment, landscaping including structural and advanced planting, housing, car parking and movement network. The Development Strategy shall also identify the Framework Plan Areas ('the Framework Plans') and include a delivery programme. Reason: To secure comprehensive planning and design of the site and to be in accordance with Policies DID1, G2, G6 and D1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policy H7 of the Vale of the White Horse Local Plan. Related application(s): P10/W1149/DIS, P11/W0939/DIS, P12/S1015/DIS, P12/S1506/DIS, P13/S0042/DIS, P13/S0447/DIS, P14/S0245/DIS, P14/S0411/DIS, P14/S0999/DIS, P14/S1774/DIS, P14/S3344/DIS, P14/S3794/DIS, P15/S3339/DIS, P15/S3340/DIS, P15/S3992/DIS, P16/S3769/DIS, P19/S0524/DIS, P19/S2246/DIS

The site wide strategy for housing shall demonstrate the disposition of housing across the whole site comprising information relating to area of housing parcels, net housing density, number and mix of dwellings, proportion and location of affordable dwellings and the relative location and size of development in non-residential use. Reason: To ensure that housing is distributed appropriately and delivered in accordance with Policies DID1, DID2, H7, H8 and H9 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policy H7 of the Vale of the White Horse Local Plan. Related application(s): P11/W0939/DIS, P12/S1015/DIS, P12/S1506/DIS, P13/S0042/DIS, P13/S0447/DIS, P14/S0245/DIS, P14/S0411/DIS, P14/S0999/DIS, P14/S1774/DIS, P14/S3344/DIS, P14/S3794/DIS, P15/S3339/DIS, P15/S3340/DIS, P15/S3992/DIS, P16/S3769/DIS, P19/S0524/DIS, P19/S2246/DIS

The development shall not be begun or any reserved matters application made in any of the Framework Plan Areas until the Framework Plan covering that area has been submitted for approval to and been approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Each Framework Plan shall be comprised of a statement showing how the Development Strategy will be delivered within that particular Framework Plan Area and identify areas for local areas briefs ('Local Area Briefs'). Reason: To secure the comprehensive planning and design of the development and to be in accordance with Policies DID1 and D1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policy H7 of the Vale of the White Horse Local Plan. Related application(s): P11/W0939/DIS, P12/S1015/DIS, P12/S1506/DIS, P13/S0042/DIS, P13/S0447/DIS, P14/S0245/DIS, P14/S0411/DIS, P14/S0999/DIS, P14/S1774/DIS, P14/S3344/DIS, P14/S3794/DIS, P15/S3339/DIS, P15/S3340/DIS, P15/S3992/DIS, P16/S3769/DIS, P19/S0524/DIS

Each Local Area Brief shall be comprised of a statement showing how the relevant part of the Framework Plan will be delivered (including adjoining phases) and detailed design briefs for but not limited to the district and neighbourhood centres, the neighbourhood park and playing fields, local parks, Pill Pond, community facilities, the setting of Downs Farmhouse and other character areas as identified in the Framework Plans. The Local Area Briefs shall include all details as required by Condition 18 including plans at a scale of 1:1250 and 1:500. Reason: To secure the comprehensive planning and design of the development and to be in accordance with policies DID1 and D1 of South Oxfordshire Local Plan and policy H7 of the Vale of the White Horse Local Plan. Related application(s): P11/W0939/DIS, P12/S1015/DIS, P13/S0042/DIS, P13/S0447/DIS, P14/S0245/DIS, P15/S3339/DIS, P16/S3769/DIS, P19/S0524/DIS

No development shall be begun or any reserved matters application made within a phase of the development that includes an area covered by a Local Area Brief until the Local Area Brief has been submitted for approval to and been approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To secure the comprehensive planning and design of the development and to be in accordance with Policies DID1 and D1 of South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policy H7 of the Vale of the White Horse Local Plan. Related application(s): P11/W0939/DIS, P13/S0042/DIS

Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority the Development Strategy will accord with the approved Masterplan Drawings, Phasing Strategy, and illustrative Design Statement. Reason: To secure the comprehensive planning and design of the development and to be in accordance with Policies DID1 and D1 of South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policy H7 of the Vale of the White Horse Local Plan. Related application(s): P11/W0939/DIS, P13/S0042/DIS

The Framework Plans comprising part of the Development Strategy shall incorporate: Explanatory text and a series of plans to scale on an Ordnance Survey base indicating the layout of the proposed development and the footprint of built development including the spatial distribution and mix of the land uses referred to in Condition 11. The plans shall show/include: (a) Location of landmark buildings/features (b) Building heights from proposed and existing levels (c) Cross sections and perspectives of key streets, buildings and open spaces (d) Proposed topographical changes, relating to existing and proposed contours, continuously across the whole plan area (e) a visual impact assessment to include perspectives into the site and sections which extend beyond the site boundary (f) the overlap with any adjoining Framework Plan, the precise area to be agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority (g) design codes for identified parts of the Development (h) strategic public open space, structural and advance planting, links between green space and other landscaping (i) parcels and plots; (j) street patterns and public realm; (k) local character and local identity areas; (l) housing mix and density in each phase and parcel of development; (m) location and distribution of affordable housing; (n) access and circulation to/from/within the Development; (o) pedestrian, cycleway and bridleway networks; (p) highway/estate road design; (q) form and layout of the built environment; (r) car parking; (s) boundary treatments; (t) street furniture; (u) design for the prevention of crime; (v) design for the storage and collection of waste and recyclable materials; (w) layout and design that considers permitted development rights (x) design and location of residential development incorporating renewable energy systems (y) existing and proposed levels (z) design for services particularly in relation to landscape features, street trees Reason: To ensure the comprehensive planning and design of the site and to be in accordance with DID1, G6, T7, T8, T9 and Policies D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8 and D10 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policies H7, DC1, DC2,DC3, DC5,DC6 and DC7 of the Vale of the White Horse Local Plan. Related application(s): P11/W0939/DIS

There shall be no more than 3300 units of residential accommodation constructed as part of the Development. Reason: To meet housing provisions set out in Policy H1 of Oxfordshire Structure Plan 2016, and Policy H1 of South Oxfordshire Local Plan and to ensure that there is sufficient and appropriate infrastructure, facilities and services for the occupiers of the development in accordance with Policy DID2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policy H7 of the Vale of the White Horse Local Plan. Related application(s): P11/W0939/DIS

The actual average net density of the development in residential areas shall be 40 dwellings per hectare (dph), the minimum density being 30 dph and the maximum density being 50 dph. Reason: To promote the efficient use of land in accordance with Policies G1, G5 and H8 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policies H7 and H15 of the Vale of the White Horse Local Plan. Related application(s): P11/W0939/DIS

The provision of residential accommodation (excluding affordable housing) across the site shall comprise 30% 1 and 2 bedroom units, 35% 3 bedroom units and 35% 4 plus bedroom units. A variation will only be permitted if there is a demonstrable housing need for a different mix and the details are approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To meet the need for different dwelling sizes in the area in accordance with Policy H7 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policies H7 and H16 of the Vale of the White Horse Local Plan.

Ten per cent of the residential development within each phase shall be designed and constructed to the Lifetime Homes standards or any successor standard current at the time of construction. The location of the development built to Lifetime Homes standards shall be identified on reserved matters applications incorporating residential development. Reason: To ensure a proportion of housing can meet the needs of those who suffer impaired mobility in accordance with Policy H14 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policies H7 and H16 of the Vale of the White Horse Local Plan.

The Development shall not be begun until a code of construction practice ('COCP') is approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The COCP shall be in accordance with British Standards BS4428 and include a Contractor's Working Method Statement incorporating the following:- (a) Traffic during construction: access, traffic routes, routes within site kept free from obstruction, hours on local highway network, wheel washing, travel plan for construction workers, vehicle parking and turning areas, scheme for prevention of surface water discharges onto the highway; (b) Location and size of compounds; (c) Construction of exclusion zones to prevent soil compaction for large scale planting areas, public and school playing fields, allotments and remediation of any soil compaction; (d) A mitigation strategy for the handling and storage of topsoil; (e) Protection of trees, hedgerows and water features in accordance with Condition 26 (f) Archaeology protection; (g) Environmental protection from noise, dust, vibration for residents within and adjoining the site; (h) Contamination investigations and reporting; (i) Method statement for the prevention of contamination or soil and groundwater and air pollution and remediation in the event of pollution; (j) A management strategy and proposals for the minimisation of construction waste and sustainable working methods including the re-use of rainwater; and (k) Details of the commitments identified in the Energy Conservation Resource Management Strategy. All construction activities shall be carried out in accordance with the approved COCP. Reason: To protect the amenity of the area and to be in accordance with Policies EP1, EP2, EP4, EP6, EP7, EP9 and D8 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policies DC2, DC5, DC6, DC7, DC9, DC12 and HE11 of the Vale of the White Horse Local Plan.

No construction work undertaken as part of implementing the Development shall be undertaken outside the following time periods: (a) 0730 - 1800 Mondays to Fridays (inclusive) (b) 0800 - 1300 Saturdays There shall be no working at all on Sundays, Bank and Public Holidays except with the prior written agreement of the Local Planning Authority, such agreement only being sought in exceptional circumstances. Reason: To protect the amenity of the area and prevent nuisance from construction site noise in accordance with Policy EP2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policy DC9 of the Vale of the White Horse Local Plan.

No construction activities shall be carried out during implementation of development that will exceed the following noise levels during the specified periods when measured 1m from the nearest residential façade (or at monitoring locations to be agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority): (a) 0730 - 1800 Mondays to Fridays 70 dBs (LA eq (1 hour)) (b) 0800 - 1300 Saturdays 70 dBs (LA eq (1 hour)) unless the prior written approval consent of the Local Planning Authority has been obtained. Reason: To protect the amenity of the area and to prevent nuisance from construction site noise in accordance with Policy EP2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policy DC9 of the Vale of the White Horse Local Plan.

No phase of development shall commence without first having submitted for approval to and had approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority a method statement for the protection of trees, hedgerows, shrubs to BS5837:2005 and water features (including but not limited to ponds) within that phase of development. The statement will cover matters relating to the protection of retained trees and hedgerows, and remedial works that shall be in accordance with BS 3998/1989. Any works within the root protection areas of trees or hedgerows to be retained shall be monitored in accordance with the protective measures specified, by an appropriately qualified arboricultural consultant to be appointed at the developer's expense and notified to the Local Planning Authority, prior to the commencement of development. Provision shall be made for the regular reporting of continued compliance or any departure therefrom to the Local Planning Authority. The relevant phase of development shall then be implemented and maintained in strict accordance with the approved method statement. Reason: To assimilate the development into its surroundings, and to protect the biodiversity resource of the area in accordance with Policies C1, C6, C8 and C9 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policies H7 and DC6 of the Vale of the White Horse Local Plan.

No phase of development shall commence until a detailed scheme of landscaping and external works for that phase of development has been submitted for approval to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The schemes shall generally accord with the strategic landscaping scheme approved in the Masterplan / Framework Plans, shall be provided on drawings to a scale of 1:1250 and 1:500 and shall include: (a) existing trees, hedgerows, orchard, grassland and other landscape features to be retained, restored or reinforced; (b) schedules of proposed trees and plants, location, species, sizes, numbers and densities; (c) details of construction methods in the vicinity of retained trees and details of pit design for tree planting within streets or areas of hard landscaping. (d) existing and proposed levels comprising spot heights, gradients and contours, grading, ground modelling, and earth works; (e) details including locations and specifications and product literature relating to materials for pedestrian and vehicular areas, artefacts and street furniture including signs, seats, bollards, cycle racks, bus shelters, lighting columns; planters, refuse bins, play areas and equipment; (f) existing and proposed services above and below ground; (g) boundary treatments and means of enclosure with particulars of height, materials, brick bonds and fencing styles; The particular phase of development shall then be implemented in strict accordance with the approved scheme. Reason: To help assimilate the development into its surroundings, protect existing features and enable high quality design, in accordance with Policies G2, G6, D1, C1 and C9 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policies H7 and DC6 of the Vale of the White Horse Local Plan.

No phase of development shall commence until a programme for all planting, soft and hard landscaping works for that phase of development has been submitted for approval to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. All planting soft and hard landscaping works shall be implemented and maintained in accordance with the approved scheme in respect of each phase of Development and shall be completed within the first appropriate planting season following the commencement of the relevant phase of development. Reason: To help assimilate the development into its surroundings and enable high quality design in accordance with Policies G2, G6, C1 and C6 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policies H7 and DC6 of the Vale of the White Horse Local Plan.

No development shall commence within a phase of development until a maintenance programme and long term management plan for all landscaping works within that phase of development (to be provided as part of the Development but which are not to be transferred to the Local Planning Authority under the Section 106 Agreement) have been submitted for approval to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. This programme and plan shall incorporate detailed objectives linked to annual maintenance schedules and longer term (5, 10, 15 years) management proposals which shall be elaborated with method statements and programmes of work. Reason: To help integrate the development into its surroundings and enable high quality design in accordance with Policies G2, G6, C1, C6 and C9 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policies H7 and DC6 of the Vale of the White Horse Local Plan.

Any trees, shrubs or grass areas that are planted or retained as part of the development that die, become seriously damaged or destroyed within 5 years from completion of the relevant phase of development shall be replaced with a specimen of the same species and of a similar size (in which case the five year period shall recommence for that particular plant) at the earliest appropriate planting season. The particulars (including species and location) of the replacement trees, shrubs or grass areas shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for written approval prior to planting. Reason: To help integrate the development into its surroundings and enable high quality design in accordance with Policies G2, G6, C1, C6 and C9 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policies H7 and DC6 of the Vale of the White Horse Local Plan.

The development shall be designed and/or insulated so as to provide attenuation against externally generated noise in accordance with a mitigation scheme to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The Scheme shall ensure that the internal ambient noise levels for dwellings shall not exceed 35 dB LAeq (16 hour) 07:00-23:00 during the daytime and 30 dB LAeq (8 hour) 23:00-07:00 during the night. The design and/or insulation measures are to be identified in the scheme and implemented and retained thereafter. Reason: To protect the amenity of the area and to ensure that premises are protected from noise nuisance and disturbance in accordance with Policy EP2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policy DC10 of the Vale of the White Horse Local Plan.

Prior to the construction of non-residential development which has the potential to produce noise directly or in-directly that may be audible at the nearest residential property, a noise assessment and mitigation report identifying attenuation measures to ensure that the non-residential premises are designed and insulated to mitigate against the noise produced from that the development (whether directly or indirectly) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To protect the amenity of the area and to ensure that the development is not unneighbourly in accordance with EP2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policy DC10 of the Vale of the White Horse Local Plan.

The agreed attenuation measures shall be implemented, maintained and retained thereafter in accordance with that Report in Condition 32 of this permission. Reason: To protect the amenity of the area and to ensure that the development is not unneighbourly in accordance with Policy EP2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policy DC10 of the Vale of the White Horse Local Plan.

Prior to the occupation of any non-residential development the details of the hours of operation of those premises shall be submitted to and be approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To protect the amenity of the area and to ensure that the development is not unneighbourly in accordance with Policy EP2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policy DC10 of the Vale of the White Horse Local Plan.

No phase of development shall commence until the following measures (a-c) to investigate site contamination within that phase of development have first been carried out. Each stage is to be approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and shall be in accordance with BS10175 and BS:5930. The stages comprise: a) a desk study including a walkover, identification of all potential sources of contamination and an initial conceptual model b) an intrusive site investigation using a refined conceptual model and appropriate laboratory accreditation in the event that potential contamination is found and c) a remediation scheme in the event that levels of unacceptable contamination are identified. Reason: To ensure safe occupation and use of the site and to prevent pollution of the environment in accordance with Policy EP8 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policy DC10 of the Vale of the White Horse Local Plan.

Where levels of unacceptable contamination are present, no development shall be occupied within that phase until the all the measures approved in the remediation scheme approved under Condition 35 have first been implemented in their entirety. The approved measures shall be retained and maintained thereafter. Reason: To ensure safe occupation and use of the site in accordance with Policy EP8 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policy DC10 of the Vale of the White Horse Local Plan.

Prior to occupation of any non-residential development details of external lighting for that non-residential development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To control light pollution and to protect the amenities of the local area in accordance with Policy EP3 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policies DC9 and DC20 of the Vale of the White Horse Local Plan.

No phase of development shall commence until a survey of protected species has been completed in an appropriate season for that species and the results submitted to the Local Planning Authority. The survey(s) shall include details of all appropriate mitigation measures to be implemented and in the event that a protected species is located within that phase of the Development those details should be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved measures should be implemented prior to Development commencing within that phase of Development. Reason: To ensure that protected species are safeguarded in accordance with Policy C8 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policy NE5 of the Vale of the White Horse Local Plan.

No development shall commence within a Framework Plan Area until an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) (to be in accordance with the Environmental Management Brief) for that Framework Plan Area has been submitted for approval to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The EMP shall include details of :- (a) A masterplan showing areas of existing and proposed habitats and proposed phasing of development, and (b) Guidance for habitat creation, enhancement or restoration including a description and evaluation of proposals, and (c) Details of maintenance and management (including who is responsible) for each habitat for a period of 20 years from the point of first occupation of each phase of development. The EMP should cover the following matters: (i) Woodland (ii) Meadow (iii) Hedgerows (iv) Ponds (including drainage features) (v) Orchard The habitat creation / enhancement works shall be carried out in accordance with the Environmental Management Plan and no changes should be made without the advance written approval of the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To maintain and enhance the biodiversity resources on the site in accordance with Policies C6, C7, C8 and C9 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policy NE5 of the Vale of the White Horse Local Plan.

No phase of development shall commence until the details contained in the Environmental Management Plan for that phase have been implemented. Those details shall be maintained as part of the Development. Reason: To maintain and enhance the biodiversity resources on the site in accordance with Policies C6, C7, C8 and C9 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policy NE5 of the Vale of the White Horse Local Plan.

No phase of development shall commence until an archaeological mitigation strategy in accordance with the Environmental Management Brief for that phase has been submitted for approval to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The strategy shall ensure that all processing, research and analysis necessary to produce accessible and usable archive and report(s) for publication is implemented. The strategy shall be implemented and maintained throughout the construction of the Development. Reason: As the site is potentially of archaeological importance and to safeguard the identification and recording of features of historic and/or archaeological interest associated with the site and in accordance with Policies CON12, CON13 and CON14 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policy HE11 of the Vale of the White Horse Local Plan.

No development shall be begun unless it is in accordance with the surface water drainage strategy ref.135002-3 R3 (Revision 6) unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To prevent pollution and flooding in accordance with Policies EP1 and EP6 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policy DC14 of the Vale of the White Horse Local Plan.

No phase of development shall be begun until full details of drainage works serving that phase have been submitted to and been approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved drainage works shall be completed before any foul or surface water is discharged from the Site. Reason: To prevent pollution and flooding in accordance with Policies EP1, EP4, EP6, and EP7 of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policies DC9 and DC14 of the Vale of the White Horse Local Plan.

No phase of development shall commence until details of the surface and foul water drainage works for that phase of development have been submitted for approval to and been approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Notwithstanding Condition 43 of this permission no development shall be occupied within that phase until those approved works have been implemented. Reason: To prevent pollution and flooding in accordance with Policies EP1, EP4, EP6 and EP7 of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policies DC9 and DC14 of the Vale of the White Horse Local Plan.

No phase of development shall be begun until a management plan of all watercourses and water features, including a 10m buffer zone (where appropriate) for each watercourse within that phase has been submitted for approval to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority in consultation with the Environment Agency. The development shall be implemented and maintained in accordance with the approved plan unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority in consultation with the Environment Agency. Reason: To maintain and enhance the character of the hydrological environment and the biodiversity resource of the site in accordance with Policies C6, C8, and EP1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policies DC9 and DC14 of the Vale of the White Horse Local Plan.

No soakaways shall be constructed more than 2 metres below existing ground level and shall not penetrate the water table or be constructed through contaminated material unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority in consultation with the Environment Agency. Reason: To prevent pollution of groundwater in accordance with Policies EP1 and EP7 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policy DC14 of the Vale of the White Horse Local Plan.

Prior to commencement of development details of the measurements of the flows of watercourses in and around the site and monitoring of groundwater levels shall be submitted for approval to and be approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority in consultation with the Environment Agency. The measurements and monitoring shall be continued thereafter and carried out in accordance with the approved details and reports to be submitted annually to the Local Planning Authority until all the surface water drainage on the site has been implemented. Reason: To assist the prevention of pollution and flooding in accordance with Policies EP1, EP4, EP6, and EP7 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policy DC14 of the Vale of the White Horse Local Plan.

No road or footway shall be constructed as part of the development that is to be public highway without first having entered into an agreement with the local highway authority pursuant to section 38 and/or 278 of the Highways Act 1980 in respect of that road or footway. Reason: In the interests of highway safety and convenience in accordance with Policy T1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policy DC5 of the Vale of White Horse Local Plan.

No means of access shall be formed between the site and the highway until the detailed access design (including but not limited to construction drainage and vision splay) has been submitted for approval to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority in consultation with the Local Highway Authority. Reason: In the interests of highway safety and convenience in accordance with Policy T1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policy DC5 of the Vale of White Horse Local Plan.

No residential accommodation shall be occupied within a phase of development until all links to existing on and off site infrastructure estate roads and footpaths within that phase have been constructed in accordance with details that have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority in consultation with the Local Highway Authority. Reason: In the interests of highway safety and convenience in accordance with Policies T1 and T2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policy DC5 of the Vale of White Horse Local Plan.

No residential unit shall be occupied within a phase of Development until all proposed vehicular accesses, driveways and turning areas serving that residential unit have been constructed in accordance with details that have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority in consultation with the Local Highway Authority. Reason: In the interests of highway safety and convenience in accordance with Policies T1 and T2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policy DC5 of the Vale of White Horse Local Plan.

Prior to the commencement of development within the district and neighbourhood centres, full details of infrastructure works including parking and manoeuvring areas shall be submitted for approval to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority in consultation with the Local Highway Authority. No development within those centres shall be occupied until those works have been constructed and completed in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In the interests of highway safety and convenience in accordance with Policies T1 and T2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policy DC5 of the Vale of White Horse Local Plan.

Not to begin any phase of development until details of bus access, egress and turning areas required for that phase have been submitted for approval to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority in consultation with the Local Highway Authority. No part of the development within that phase shall be occupied until those works have been constructed and completed in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In the interests of highway safety and convenience in accordance with Policies T1, T2 and T4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policy DC5 of the Vale of White Horse Local Plan.

All dwellings on the site shall be designed to achieve BREEAM (Ecohomes) 2006 very good standard (or the equivalent standard of any successor standard or scheme) which shall apply at the time when the dwelling is constructed) and shall achieve minimum standards in respect of categories energy (75%), materials (70%) and water (50%) provided that the dwellings are designed and constructed in a manner which meets the higher of the BREEAM (Ecohomes) 2006 very good standard (or the equivalent standard of any successor standard or scheme) or the prevailing Building Regulations standard. Reason: To ensure a high standard of sustainable development in accordance with Policies G1, D8 and DID1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policy DC2 of the Vale of White Horse Local Plan.

Ninety five per cent of the dwellings shall achieve a minimum SAP rating of 80 and the remaining dwellings shall achieve a SAP rating of 76 (2005 Standard) or the equivalent standard at the time the relevant dwelling is constructed. Reason: To ensure high standards of energy efficiency in accordance with Policies G1,D8 and DID1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policy DC2 of the Vale of White Horse Local Plan.

All non-residential buildings shall be constructed in accordance with a specification to be submitted for approval to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The specification shall include (but not be limited to) a commitment to build to a BREEAM 'very good' certification, or such equivalent scheme and standard that shall operate at the time of construction of that building. Reason: To ensure a high standard of sustainable development in accordance with Policies G1, D8 and DID1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policy DC2 of the Vale of White Horse Local Plan.

All buildings larger than individual dwellings shall incorporate a rainwater harvesting system where it is practicable to accommodate it within the curtilage of the buildings in accordance with best practice as advised by the Environment Agency or any successor authority. Reason: To enable the efficient use of water in accordance with Policy D8 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policy DC2 of the Vale of White Horse Local Plan.

All dwellings with a garden shall be supplied with a water butt of approximately 200 litres installed to maximise rainwater collection, unless it is demonstrated that it is not practicable to accommodate it within the curtilage of the building. Reason: To enable the efficient use of water in accordance with Policy D8 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policy DC2 of the Vale of White Horse Local Plan.

All houses shall be designed to either incorporate, or to be compatible with being retrofitted with, solar water heating systems incorporating dual coil water tanks (unless alternative installations of equivalent or better quality in terms of reducing carbon emissions are submitted to and approved in writing prior to installation). Reason: To enable high standards of energy efficiency in accordance with Policy D8 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policy DC2 of the Vale of White Horse Local Plan.

Communal bottle banks shall be provided in the district and neighbourhood centres on sites that shall include landscaping and parking / dropping off areas and be implemented in accordance with details which have been submitted for approval to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority at reserved matters application stage. Reason: To ensure that adequate and practical provision is made for waste management facilities in accordance with Policy D10 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policy DC2 of the Vale of White Horse Local Plan.

The use of recycled material in the construction of on-site highways shall be maximised and details specifying the proportion, type and source of the recycled material to be used shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority at the reserved matters application stage. Reason: To maximise the use of recycled materials in accordance with pPlicy D8 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policy DC2 of the Vale of White Horse Local Plan.

All dwellings with a garden shall be provided with a home composter unless it can demonstrated that it is not practicable to accommodate it within the curtilage of the building. Reason: To ensure that adequate provision is made for the sustainable disposal of waste products in accordance with Policies G1 and D10 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policy DC2 of the Vale of White Horse Local Plan.

All dwellings shall incorporate internal and external spaces for the storage of recyclable materials and this shall be demonstrated at reserved matters application stage. Reason: To ensure that adequate provision is made for the storage of recyclables in accordance with Policy D10 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policy DC2 of the Vale of White Horse Local Plan.

All dwellings shall provide space for the storage of bicycles unless it can be demonstrated that it is not practicable. The District and Neighbourhood centres will incorporate cycle racks. This provision must be demonstrated at the reserved matters application stage. Reason: To ensure that adequate parking facilities are provided and to support sustainable transport in accordance with Policies G1, G2, T2 and D2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policy DC2 and DC5 of the Vale of White Horse Local Plan.

All dwellings shall be provided with ducting that shall enable the connection of broadband or similar technologies. Reason: To ensure that an adequate level of infrastructure is provided in accordance with Policy D11 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policy E22 of the Vale of White Horse Local Plan.

Fire hydrants shall be provided within the Development in accordance with details of their location, specification and a programme for their provision which shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, prior to first occupation of the relevant phase of development. Reason: To ensure that an adequate level of infrastructure is provided in accordance with Policy D11 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and Policy DC8 of the Vale of White Horse Local Plan.

Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority, no works shall be carried out under this planning permission on any land within the Brown Land (as shown on Drawing 1 attached to this planning permission) unless and until all parties with any legal or equitable interest in the respective area of land have entered into an agreement pursuant to Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to secure planning obligations by way of financial contributions as detailed in the schedule annexed to this permission for the respective area of land and the title to such area of land has been properly deduced to the Council. Reason: To secure adequate infrastructure and service requirements for the development on a comprehensive and equitable basis in accordance with Policies D11 and DID2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan, Policies H7 and DC8 of the Vale of White Horse Local Plan as the applicant is not able to bind the relevant interests in the Brown Land to the terms of the planning obligations at the time of this permission.

No built development except for facilities associated with allotments or open space shall be built south of No.155 Park Road on the line (as shown on Drawing 2 attached to this planning permission). Reason: To ensure that the built up area of Didcot is not extended beyond the existing building line in accordance with Policies C4 and G4 of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan.
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