Description
Extension and division of a semi detached two storey house to provide a ground storey and a first storey flat and the addition of solar panels to the front roof slope. Each flat will comprise of 1 bedroom, a bathroom and an open plan kitchen/living area. (additional information received 28th April 2023 regarding drainage).
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.
That the development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the details shown on the following approved plans, 74273-500-001 Rev P03, 74273-500-002 Rev P01, 74273-500-001 Rev P02, 10251-S-03 Rev B, 10251-S-01, 10251-S-02 Rev C and 10251-S-04 Rev B, 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.
The exterior of the development hereby permitted shall only be constructed in the materials specified on the plans/supporting documents 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.
Prior to the first occupation of the development, the existing means of access onto 'Leaver Road', shall be improved and laid out and constructed strictly in accordance with the local highway authority's specifications and all ancillary works specified shall be undertaken.
Reason: In the interest of highway safety in accordance with Policy TRANS5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035
Prior to the first occupation of the development, hereby approved, the parking and turning areas shall be provided in accordance with drawing no. 10251/S/02, Rev C, and shall be constructed, laid out, surfaced, drained and completed to be compliant with sustainable drainage (SuDS) principles, and 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 in accordance with Policy TRANS5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035
Cycle parking facilities shall be provided prior to the occupation 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.
Note: These cycle parking facilities are to provide four cycle parking spaces and be covered and secure. This would equate to two 'Sheffield' type cycle stands.
The landscaping scheme as shown on the approved plan 10251/S/04 Rev B shall be implemented prior to the first occupation or 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 drainage scheme as shown on drawings 74273-500-001 P03, and 74273-500-002 P01 shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details prior to the occupation of the development hereby approved.
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. .