Planning Application Details

The development to which this permission relates must be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with 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.

That the development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the details shown on the following approved plans, 8135-PL-1 Rev C, 8135-PL-02 Rev B, 8135-PL-03 Rev D, 8135-PL-05 Rev D, 8135-PL-06 Rev D, 8135-PL-07 Rev D, 8135-PL-08 Rev D, 8135-PL-09 Rev B, 8135-PL-10 Rev B, 8135-PL-11 Rev B and 8135-0-PL-04 Rev A, except as controlled or modified by conditions of this permission. Reason: To secure the proper planning of the area in accordance with Development Plan policies.

Prior to the commencement of development samples of the materials to be used for the external walls and roof shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure that the details of the development are satisfactory in accordance with Policies G2, G6, H4 and D1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

The bathroom window in the southwest elevation of the dwelling hereby permitted shall not at any time be glazed other than with obscured glass. It shall be fixed shut, with the exception of a top hung openable fanlight and be permanently so retained thereafter. Reason: To ensure that the development is not unneighbourly in accordance with Policies H4 and D4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

Prior to the commencement of development detailed plans showing the existing and proposed ground levels of the site relative to a datum point on adjoining land, together with the slab levels and ridge heights of the proposed buildings, shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure that the development properly relates to the levels of adjoining development in the interests of amenity and in accordance with Policies G2, G6, H4 and D1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

Unless otherwise agreed by the Local Planning Authority 'LPA', development other than that required to be carried out as part of an approved remediation scheme must not commence until phases i) to iv) have been complied with, or further works have been deemed unnecessary as a result of conclusions based on risk assessments during phases i) or ii), and this has been agreed upon in writing by the LPA. Document(s) detailing the works undertaken in each phase must be submitted to and approved by the LPA in writing before any other phase commences, and before occupation of any building in relation to phase iv). All phases of investigation must be designed and conducted in accordance with DEFRA and the Environment Agency's 'Model Procedures for the Management of Land Contamination, CLR 11. i) A preliminary risk assessment, including a site walkover and conceptual site model detailing all potential contaminants, sources and receptors. ii) An intrusive site investigation to assess the type, nature, extent and risk(s) of any contamination identified in ii), whether or not it originates on site. It is recommended that the LPA are consulted on proposals. iii) A detailed remediation scheme, to bring the site to a condition suitable for the intended use. The scheme shall include all works to be undertaken, proposed remediation objectives and remediation criteria, a timetable of works and site management procedures. The scheme shall also ensure that after remediation the site will not qualify as Contaminated Land under Part 2A Environmental Protection Act 1990. iv) Validation of the remediation scheme demonstrating the effectiveness of the remediation approved in iii). If contamination is found during the course of development that was not previously identified, the development must be halted on that part of the site to the extent specified by the LPA and until the LPA are satisfied that all necessary phases above have been undertaken. Reason: To ensure that risks from land contamination to future users of the land and neighbouring land are minimised, together with those to controlled waters, property and ecological systems, and to ensure that the development can be carried out safely without unacceptable risks to workers, neighbours and other offsite receptors in accordance with Policy EP8 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

That a scheme for the landscaping of the site, including the planting of live trees and shrubs, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted. The scheme shall be implemented as approved within 12 months of the commencement of the approved development and thereafter be maintained in accordance with the approved scheme. In the event of any of the trees or shrubs so planted dying or being seriously damaged or destroyed within 5 years of the completion of the development, a new tree or shrub or equivalent number of trees or shrubs, as the case may be, of a species first approved by the Local Planning Authority, be planted and properly maintained in a position or positions first approved by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To help to assimilate the development into its surroundings in accordance with Policies C9 and D1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

Prior to the commencement of any site works or operations relating to the development hereby permitted, the tree protection measures outlined in the arboricultural report accompanying the application shall be provided on site and shall be retained throughout the course of the development. Reason: To safeguard trees which are visually important in accordance with Policies H4, C9 and D1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

Details of all boundary walls, fences or other means of enclosure shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of any development. All such approved means of enclosure shall be erected prior to the first occupation of the development, and shall thereafter be retained to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of privacy and visual amenity in accordance with Policies G2, D1 and H4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

The development hereby permitted shall not be commenced (including any ground works or site clearance) until details of a scheme to eradicate Japanese Knotweed has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved scheme shall be implemented prior to the use of the building commencing. Reason: In the interests of amenity, and in order to comply with legislation (The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981).

Prior to the first occupation of the development, the parking and turning areas shall be provided in accordance with the approved plan 8135-0-PL-04 Rev A and shall be constructed, laid out, surfaced, drained and completed, and shall be retained unobstructed except for the parking of vehicles at all times. Reason: In the interests of highway safety and in accordance with Policies T1 and T2 and Appendix 5 (Car Parking Standards) of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

The dwelling hereby permitted shall be designed to incorporate sustainable methods of construction, making reference to Code Level 3 of the Code for Sustainable Homes, in accordance with the Pre Assessment which accompanied the application. Reason: To ensure high standards in the conservation and efficient use of energy, water and materials, in accordance with Policies H4 and D8 of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

External lighting for the footpath will only be permitted in accordance with a lighting scheme to be first approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To safeguard the amenity of neighbouring residents and in accordance with Policy EP3 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.