Planning Application Details

P22/S0211/FULApplication Type: Full Application (Show Map - opens in new window)
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Description
Construction of replacement entrance facility, including security hut and associated parking and landscaping. (As amended by Archaeological Desk Based Assessment dated February 2022 and amplified by Phase 1 Desk Study dated November 2021 received 22 March 2022, Master Plan received 13 April 2022, Heritage Assessment received 27 April 2022 and Biodiversity Impact Assessment received 17 May 2022 and Section Plans and site plan accompanying Highways Note and email from agent received 29 June 2022 and revised planting plan received 3 August 2022).
Location
Main Gate Culham Science Centre near Clifton Hampden OX14 3DB
Grid Reference
453400/195359
Applicant
UKAEA
C/O Agent
Agent
Carter Jonas
Mayfield House
256 Banbury Road
Oxford
OX2 7DE
Case Officer
Paul Bowers
Telephone: 01235 422600
Email: planning@southoxon.gov.uk
View officers committee report (02/11/2022) here
Consultation / Notification
No further Representations on this application will be accepted.

Consultations / Notifications to date are shown below.

Name / Number
Date Sent
Response Date
 
Culham Parish Council
c/o Mrs L Dalby
76 Evenlode Drive
Didcot
Oxon
OX11 7XQ
27 04 2022
23 02 2022
 
3 Fullamoor Cottages
Clifton Hampden
Abingdon
OX14 3DD
27 04 2022
 
4 Fullamoor Cottages
Clifton Hampden
Abingdon
OX14 3DD
27 04 2022
 
The Old Dairy
Fullamoor Barns
Clifton Hampden
Abingdon
OX14 3DD
27 04 2022
 
Long Meadow
Fullamoor Barns
Clifton Hampden
Abingdon
OX14 3DD
27 04 2022
 
Stable House
Fullamoor Barns
Clifton Hampden
Abingdon
OX14 3DD
27 04 2022
 
Fieldview
Fullamoor Barns
Clifton Hampden
Abingdon
OX14 3DD
27 04 2022
 
Fullamoor Farm House
Clifton Hampden
Abingdon
OX14 3DD
27 04 2022
03 05 2022
 
Clifton Hampden Parish Council
c/o Mrs A Davies
6 Greystones Court
Kidlington
Oxon
OX5 1AR
27 04 2022
15 02 2022
 
County Archaeological Services (SODC)
14 04 2022
26 04 2022
 
Countryside Officer (South and Vale)
18 05 2022
11 07 2022
 
Drainage - (South&Vale)
14 04 2022
12 05 2022
 
Forestry Officer (South and Vale)
16 08 2022
23 08 2022
 
Oxfordshire County Council - Single Response
29 06 2022
21 07 2022
 
SGN Plant Protection Team
24 01 2022
04 02 2022
 
Kara
Watery Lane
Clifton Hampden
Abingdon
OX14 3EJ
27 04 2022
04 02 2022
 
Conservation Officer (South and Vale)
27 04 2022
07 06 2022
 
CPRE -N J Moon (Rights of Way)
14 04 2022
30 04 2022
 
Contaminated Land
14 04 2022
29 04 2022
 
Environment Agency
17 08 2022
13 10 2022
 
Energy Assessor (ESE Ltd)
07 10 2022
13 10 2022
 
Application Type
Minor (Full Application)
Application Progress
Date Received  
17th January 2022
Registration Date  
17th January 2022
Start Consultation Period  
24th January 2022
End Consultation Period  
28th April 2022
Target Decision Date  
4th November 2022
Target Committee Meeting  
2nd November 2022
Decision
Planning Permission on 4th November 2022
Conditions / Refusal Reasons
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. Related application(s): P23/S1819/DIS, P23/S1823/DIS, P23/S1829/DIS, P23/S1831/DIS, P23/S2002/DIS, P23/S2077/DIS, P23/S2367/DIS, P23/S2789/DIS

That the development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the details shown on the following approved plans, 7644 204 A, 7644 202, UKA006 RDG Z01 XX DR A 0180 P02, UKA006 RDG XX ST DR A 0014 P03, UKA006 RDG Z03 XX DR A 0157 P02, UKA006 RDG XX ST DR A 0030 P03, UKA006 RDG XX ST DR A 0004 P01, UKA006 RDG XX ST SK A 8058 P07, UKA006 RDG Z01 XX DR A 0170 P02, UKA006 RDG Z02 XX DR A 0155 P02, UKA006 RDG Z01 XX DR A0150 P02, 7644 201 A, UKA006 RDG XX ST DR A 0001 P05, UKA006 RDG Z01 RF DR A 0152 P02, 7644 203 A, 7644 200 A, UKA006 RDG XX ST DR A 0028 P04, UKA006 RDG XX ST SK A 8060 P010, 7644 107 B and 7644 103 E, 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. Related application(s): P23/S2002/DIS

Prior to any demolition and the commencement of the development a professional archaeological organisation, acceptable to the Local Planning Authority, shall prepare an Archaeological Written Scheme of Investigation, relating to the application site area, which shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason - To safeguard the recording of archaeological matters within the site in accordance with Policy ENV9 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

Following the approval of the Written Scheme of Investigation referred to in condition 3, and prior to any demolition on the site and the commencement of the development (other than in accordance with the agreed Written Scheme of Investigation), a staged programme of archaeological evaluation and mitigation shall be carried out by the commissioned archaeological organisation in accordance with the approved Written Scheme of Investigation. The programme of work shall include all processing, research and analysis necessary to produce an accessible and useable archive and a full report for publication which shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority within two years of the completion of the archaeological fieldwork. Reason To safeguard the identification, recording, analysis and archiving of heritage assets before they are lost and to advance understanding of the heritage assets in their wider context through publication and dissemination of the evidence in accordance with the with Policy ENV9 of the of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

Prior to the commencement of any site works or operations, including demolition and site clearance relating to the development hereby permitted, an Arboricultural Method Statement and accompanying Tree Protection Plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The Arboricultural Method Statement must include the following: (1) A specification of any pruning or tree surgery works to any trees to be retained, to prevent accidental damage by construction or demolition activities; (2) The specification and location of temporary tree protective fencing and any ground protection required to protect all retained trees in accordance with the current edition of BS 5837 ''Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction'', and details of the timing and duration of its erection; (3) The definition of areas for the storage or stockpiling of materials, temporary on-site parking, site offices and huts, mixing of cement or concrete, and fuel storage; (4) The means of demolition of any existing site structures, and of the re-instatement of the area currently occupied thereby; (5) The route and method of installation of drainage or any underground services in the vicinity of retained trees; Consideration will be made to avoid siting of utilities and service runs within the Root Protection Area (RPA) of all trees to be retained. Only where it can be demonstrated that there is no alternative location for the laying of utilities, will encroachment into the RPA be considered. Methodology for any installation works within the RPA will be provided and must be in compliance with the current edition of NJUG 'Guidelines for the planning and installation and maintenance of utility apparatus in proximity to trees'. (6) The details and method of construction of any other structures such as boundary walls in the RPA of retained trees and how these relate to existing ground levels; (7) The details of materials and method of construction of any roadway, driveway, parking, pathway or other surfacing within the RPA, which is to be of a 'No Dig' construction method, in accordance with the principles with in Arboricultural Association Guidance Note 12 "The use of cellular confinement systems near trees" and in accordance with current industry best practice; and is appropriate for the type of roadway required in relation to its usage. (8) Provision for the supervision of ANY works within the RPA of trees to be retained, and for the monitoring of continuing compliance 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; and provision for the regular reporting of continued compliance or any departure there from to the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details with the agreed measures being kept in place during the entire course of development. Reason: To safeguard trees which are visually important in accordance with Policies ENV1, DES1, and DES2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

Development shall not commence (with the exception of demolition) until a detailed surface water drainage scheme for the site, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme shall be subsequently be implemented in accordance with the approved details before the development is first used. The scheme shall include: · A compliance report to demonstrate how the scheme complies with the "Local Standards and Guidance for Surface Water Drainage on Major Development in Oxfordshire"; - Full drainage calculations for all events up to and including the 1 in 100 year plus 40% climate change and 10% urban creep (Note: the Cv values should be set to 0.95 and MADD should be 0.0); - A Flood Exceedance Conveyance Plan; - Comprehensive infiltration testing across the site to BRE DG 365; - Detailed design drainage layout drawings of the SuDS proposals including cross-section details; - Detailed maintenance management plan in accordance with Section 32 of CIRIA C753 including maintenance schedules for each drainage element; - Details of how water quality will be managed during construction and post development in perpetuity; and - Consent for any connections into third party drainage systems Reason: To prevent pollution and flooding in accordance with Policies ENV12 and EP4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

Prior to the commencement of development a detailed plan showing provision for 35 car parking spaces to be accommodated within the site, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and such parking facilities shall be laid out, surfaced, drained and completed to be compliant with sustainable drainage (SuDS) principles in strict accordance with the approved details prior to the first occupation of the development hereby permitted. Thereafter the car parking spaces shall be retained unobstructed except for the parking of vehicles associated with the development at all times Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to ensure the provision of off-street car parking in accordance with Policy TRANS5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

Cycle parking facilities shall be provided prior to the use of the development hereby approved, in accordance with details to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, prior to the commencement of development. Reason: To encourage the use of cycles as a means of transport in accordance with Policy TRANS5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

A Construction Traffic Management Plan (CTMP) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of development. The approved CTMP shall be implemented prior to any works being carried out on site, and shall be maintained throughout the course of the development. Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to mitigate the impact of construction vehicles on the surrounding highway network, road infrastructure and local residents, particularly at morning and afternoon peak traffic times and in accordance with Policy TRANS5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

Any external lighting will only be permitted in accordance with a lighting scheme to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of development hereby approved. The scheme shall be designed to accord with guidance issued by the Institute of Lighting Professional Guidance (08/18) and details shall include: a) Details of all the equipment uses, specific lamps, luminaries and columns with images. b) For each luminaire a full technical specification (e.g. wattage, colour rating) c) Isolux diagrams overlaid over the site and adjacent areas d) Details of lighting operation hours Any such lighting shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details and directed downwards to protect the character of the area and prevent nuisance to residential occupiers from light spillage. Reason: To protect the appearance of the area, the environment and wildlife, and local residents from light pollution in accordance with Policies ENV1, ENV2, ENV3 and ENV12 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

Prior to the commencement of the development a phased risk assessment shall be carried out by a competent person in accordance with current government and Environment Agency Guidance and Approved Codes of Practice such as Land Contamination: Risk Management 2020 and BS10175:2011 +A2:2017 'Investigation of potentially contaminated sites'. Each phase shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Phase 1 shall incorporate a desk study and site walk over to identify all potential contaminative uses on site, and to inform the conceptual site model. If potential contamination is identified in Phase 1 then a Phase 2 investigation shall be undertaken. Phase 2 shall include a comprehensive intrusive investigation in order to characterise the type, nature and extent of contamination present, the risks to receptors and if significant contamination is identified to inform the remediation strategy. Phase 3 requires that a remediation strategy be submitted to and approved by the LPA to ensure the site will be rendered suitable for its proposed use. Reason: To ensure that any ground, water and associated gas contamination is identified and adequately addressed to ensure the safety of the development, the environment and to ensure the site is suitable for the proposed use in accordance with Policy ENV11 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

The development shall not be used until any previously approved remediation strategy has been carried out in full and a validation report confirming completion of these works has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure that any ground, water and associated gas contamination is identified and adequately addressed to ensure the safety of the development, the environment and to ensure the site is suitable for the proposed use in accordance with Policy ENV11 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

Prior to the first use of the development hereby permitted, a record of the installed SuDS and site wide drainage scheme shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority for deposit with the Lead Local Flood Authority Asset Register. The details shall include: · As built plans in both .pdf and .shp file format; · Photographs to document each key stage of the drainage system when installed on site; · Photographs to document the completed installation of the drainage structures on site; · The name and contact details of any appointed management company information. Reason: To ensure the proper provision of surface water drainage and to ensure flooding is not exacerbated in the locality in accordance with Policy EP4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

Prior to the first use of the development hereby approved, details (including specification, location, height, orientation, etc.) of the faunal enhancements stated in section 10.16 of the supporting Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (Lockhart Garratt, December 2021, Ref: 21-0950) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter, the development shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details. All faunal enhancements shall be provided as approved prior to the first use of the development. Reason: To secure biodiversity enhancements on site, in accordance with Policies ENV2 and ENV3 of the SOLP, and paragraphs 174 and 180 of the NPPF.

The landscaping scheme as shown on the approved plan 7644_103_E shall be implemented prior to the first use of the approved development and thereafter be maintained in accordance with the approved scheme. In the event of any of the soft landscaping so planted dying or being seriously damaged or destroyed within 5 years of the completion of the development, replacement planting, as the case may be, of a species first approved by the Local Planning Authority, shall be planted and properly maintained in a position or positions first approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To help to assimilate the development into its surroundings in accordance with Policies ENV1, DES1 and DES2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

The measures set out in the Energy Statement Report dated October 2021, which accompanied the application, in respect of sustainable building, shall be implemented prior to the first use of the development, unless as may otherwise be agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure high standards of sustainable design and construction in accordance with Policy DES10 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

The development hereby approved shall achieve a minimum BREEAM Rating of Excellent. Prior to completion of the building a Design Stage Certificate for the building (prepared by an accredited Building Research Establishment Assessor) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority to demonstrate compliance. Within 3 months of the first use the building, evidence shall be submitted in the form of a Post Construction Certificate (prepared by Building Research Establishment qualified assessor) to demonstrate full compliance with the specified BREEAM standard for the building. Reason: To ensure high standards of sustainable design and construction in accordance with Policy DES10 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

The exterior of the development hereby permitted shall only be constructed in the materials specified on the plans and Section 4.16 of the Design and Access Statement hereby approved or in materials which shall previously have been approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of the visual appearance of the development in accordance with Policies DES1 and DES2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.
Appeal
No appeal lodged.
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