Planning Application Details

That the development must be begun not later than the expiration of five years beginning with the date of this permission and if this condition is not complied with this permission shall lapse. Reason: By virtue of Sections 91 to 95 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

That samples of all materials to be used in the external construction and finishes of each part of the development hereby permitted (the hotel, B1 units or residential) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before that part of the development commences. Thereafter the materials used shall not be other than those approved. Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and the setting of surrounding buildings in accordance with Policies G1, G8, CON10, CON15 and H4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

That each part of the development shall not begin until a detailed specification of the type, design and external finish of all windows, rooflights, external doors and rainwater goods for that part of the development has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and the setting of surrounding buildings in accordance with Policies G1, G8, CON10, CON15 and H4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

That no part of the development shall take place until a detailed specification of all new external staircases for that part of the development has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter the development shall not proceed other than in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and the setting of surrounding buildings in accordance with Policies G1, G8, CON10, CON15 and H4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

That the basement car park within the former Mineral Water Manufactory shall be constructed and laid out in accordance with drawing no. C30 prior to the first use of the hotel unless otherwise first agreed in writing. Thereafter the car parking spaces shall only be used by the hotel hereby permitted. Reason: In order to ensure that car parking is provided and retained for the hotel in accordance with Policy G11 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

That a scheme for the landscaping of the site, including the planting of live trees and shrubs, the treatment of the access road and hardstandings, and the provision of boundary fencing and screen walling shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of the residential part of the development hereby permitted. The approved hard landscaping details, boundary fencing and walling shall be implemented prior to the first occupation of any dwelling within the development. Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and the setting of surrounding buildings in accordance with Policies G1, G8, CON10, CON15 and H4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

That all planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the approved scheme of landscaping shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons following the occupation of the buildings or the completion of the residential part of the development, whichever is the sooner; and any trees or plants which within a period of 5 years from the completion of the development die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species, unless the Local Planning Authority gives written consent to any variation. Reason: To help to assimilate the development into its surroundings in accordance with Policies G1, G8 and H4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

That the details of any external lighting to be installed shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of the relevant part of the development to which the lighting relates. Thereafter the lighting installed shall not be other than in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To protect the character and residential amenities of the area in accordance with Policies G1, G7, G8 and H4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

That surface water shall not be disposed of other than in accordance with a detailed surface water drainage scheme which shall first have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of public health and to avoid pollution in accordance with Policy G7 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

That foul drainage shall not be disposed of other than in accordance with a detailed foul drainage scheme which shall first have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of public health and to avoid pollution in accordance with Policy G7 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

That the following measures (a-d) shall be undertaken to investigate and remediate any contamination on the site prior to commencement of the development. a) A desk study shall be submitted to and approved in writing b the Local Planning Authority. This study shall be conducted fully in line with the approach indicated in BS 10175: 2001 (Investigation of potentially contaminated sites - code of practice). The study shall include the identification of all previous site uses, potential contaminants that might reasonably be expected given those uses and other relevant information. If contamination is suspected at the site the information obtained must then be used to formulate an initial conceptual model for the site including all potential contaminant sources, pathways and receptors. b) Following approval of the study in a) above, proposals for a site investigation to characterise the site must be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. This proposal shall be designed having regard to the approved desk study and BS 10175. It should be clear about what information it seeks to obtain and how this will refine the initial conceptual model for the site. c) The approved site investigation referred to in b) above shall be fully implemented and a report submitted to the Local Planning Authority for written approval. The report shall be in line with BS 10175 and detail the works undertaken to characterise the site and contain a refined conceptual model in the light of the results of the investigation. N.B. If the Local Planning Authority is not satisfied that the site has been adequately characterised after the first stage of investigation, further works will be required to clarify any remaining uncertainties. d) Where appropriate, a remediation scheme shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme shall incorporate details of the procedures and documentation employed to validate the remediation measures identified in c) above. The approved remediation and validation schemes shall be fully implemented. Prior to first occupation of any residential unit on the site the validation report referred to in d) above shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure that any ground and water contamination is identified and adequately addressed to ensure the safety of the development, the environment and the public and ensure that the site is suitable for the proposed use in accordance with Policies G1 and G7 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

That no development, other than agreed by the Local Planning Authority, shall take place within the application area until the applicant, or their agents or successors in title, has secured the implementation of a staged programme of archaeological evaluation and mitigation measures in accordance with a written scheme of investigation which shall first have been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. 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. The work shall be carried out by a professional archaeological organisation acceptable to the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure the appropriate recording of sites of archaeological interest in accordance with Policy CON18 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

That no development shall take place until details of the foundation design and any piling for that part of the development requiring piling have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter the foundation design and any piling shall be carried out as approved. Reason: Foundation design using penetrative methods are not acceptable in areas where they will present a risk to ground water and as the site may be contaminated their design must be appropriate in accordance with Policies G1 and G7 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

That clean uncontaminated rock, subsoil, brick rubble, crushed concrete and ceramic only shall be permitted as infill material. Reason: In order to prevent pollution of controlled waters in accordance with Policies G1 and G7 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

That no part of the development shall take place until a detailed specification of all the air ventilation and extraction systems for that part of the development has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. No part of the development shall be used or occupied until the approved systems have been installed in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure the details of the development are satisfactory in terms of their impact on the visual and residential amenities in the area in accordance with Policies G1, G7, CON10, H4 and H11 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

That no residential development shall take place until details of facilities to be provided for the storage of refuse bins and recycling facilities within the site have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. No part of the residential development shall be occupied until the facilities have been provided in accordance with the approved details and thereafter they shall be permanently retained. Reason: To safeguard the amenities of the area in accordance with Policies G1, G8, H4 and H11 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

That notwithstanding the provisions of Article 3 of, and Classes A, C, D and E of Part 1 of Schedule 2 to the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (or any order revoking or re-enacting that Order), no development within Classes A, C, D and E of Part 1 of Schedule 2 to the Order shall be carried out on the land unless planning permission has first been granted by the Local Planning Authority on a formal application in respect thereof. Reason: To safeguard the character of the area and amenity of neighbouring residents in accordance with Policies G1, G8, CON10 and H4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

That no additional windows or openings of any kind shall be inserted in the flank elevations or roofslopes of the residential development hereby permitted. Reason: To safeguard the amenities of neighbouring residents in accordance with Policy H4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

That the boundary walls surrounding the residential development hereby permitted shall be retained at their existing height. Temporary works shall be undertaken to strengthen the walls and provide protection against collapse and/or weather during the course of the development. Reason: To safeguard the character of the area and amenity of neighbouring residents in accordance with Policies G1, G8, CON10 and H4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

That prior to the commencement of any other development to which this permission relates, the means of access between the land and the highway shall be formed, laid out and constructed strictly in accordance with the specification of the means of access attached hereto, and all ancillary works therein specified shall be undertaken strictly in accordance with the said specification. Reason: In the interests of highway safety and convenience in accordance with Policy G10 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

That no part of the residential development shall be occupied until the scheme for parking, garaging and manoeuvring as indicated on drawing no. 2824 134 A has been constructed and laid out. Thereafter the car parking shall be reserved for use by the residential properties, hotel and B1 units hereby permitted and shall not be used for any other purpose. Reason: To ensure that there is adequate car parking provision in accordance with Policy G11 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

That the window to bedroom 3 in Unit H4 shall be glazed in obscure glass prior to the first occupation of the accommodation and shall thereafter be retained as such. Reason: To safeguard the amenities of neighbouring residents in accordance with Policy H4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

That no part of the residential development shall take place until plans showing the existing and proposed ground levels and levels of the proposed buildings has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter the residential development shall not be carried out other than in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure that the development is carried out at suitable levels in relation to adjoining properties having regard to amenity and access requirements in accordance with Policies G1, G8, H11 and H4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan.