Planning Application Details

That approval of the details of the design and external appearance of the building(s) and the landscaping of the site (hereinafter called "the reserved matters") shall be obtained from the local planning authority in writing before any development is commenced. Reason: As the application is in outline only and is not accompanied by detailed plans.

That the development to which this permission relates must be begun not later than whichever is the later of the following dates : (a) the expiration of five years from the date of this permission, or (b) the expiration of two years from the final approval of the reserved matters, or, in the case of approval different dates, the final approval of the last such matter to be approved, and if this condition is not complied with, this permission shall lapse. Reason: By virtue of Sections 91 and 95 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

That application for the approval of each of the reserved matters referred to in condition 1 shall be made to the local planning authority not later than three years from 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 all existing garage buildings on the site shall be demolished before the new development hereby permitted commences, and any demolished material which is not to be utilised in the new development shall be removed from the land, unless an alternative scheme for the phased demolition of the building(s) and removal of materials shall first have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. Reason: To ensure satisfactory comprehensive development in accordance with Policy G1 of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

That the external walls and roof(s) shall be constructed and finished in accordance with a schedule of materials and finishes which shall first have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority before development/works commence. Reason: To ensure that the appearance of the building(s) is satisfactory in accordance with Policy G8 of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

That notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting that Order) no development within classes A, B or C of schedule 1 to the Order shall be undertaken on the land unless planning permission has been granted by the local planning authority on a formal application submitted for such development. Reason: To protect local amenities in accordance with Policy H11 of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

Prior to the commencement of any site works (including demolition or site clearance) a protected area shall be designated for all existing trees which are shown to be retained, and the trees shall be protected in accordance with a scheme which complies with BS 5837:1991 Trees in Relation to Construction and shall have been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the local planning authority. The agreed measures shall be kept in place during the entire course of development Reason: To safeguard trees which are visually important in accordance with Policies G8 and C16 of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

No development shall take place until comprehensive details of proposed landscape works have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The details shall include any existing features or planting to be retained; planting proposals including schedules of plants, species, sizes, numbers and densities; all hard surfaces, changes of level and spot heights; means of enclosure such as walls and fencing with particulars of height, materials, brick bonds and fencing style. Reason : To help to assimilate the development into its surroundings in accordance with Policy G9 of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan

The approved landscape works shall be implemented within 12 months of the commencement of development. Except as may otherwise be agreed in writing by the local planning authority any vegetation which dies, exhibits, die back or is damaged within 5 years of implementation shall be replaced with a specimen of the same species and size. Reason : To help to assimilate the development into its surroundings in accordance with Policy G9 of the adopted 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 adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

That no dwelling shall be occupied until space has been laid out within the site for vehicles to be parked as shown on drawing no. HLO 001 ; and such parking space shall be retained thereafter. Reason: To comply with the Local Planning Authority's vehicle parking standards and to protect local amenities in accordance with Policies G8 and G11 of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

No development shall take place until the Local Planning Authority are satisfied that contamination has been sufficiently investigated and any remedial action approved following measures (a-d) below. The site shall then not be occupied until any agreed action is implemented and approved by the Local Planning Authority. a) A desk study shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. This study shall be conducted fully in line with BS 10175:2001 (Investigation of potentially contaminated sites - code of practice) and identify all previous site uses and the contaminants that might reasonably be expected and any other relevant information. The information must then be used to formulate an initial conceptual site model including all potential contaminant sources, pathways and receptors. b) Where contamination is identified as having the potential to be present 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 before any investigations are carried out. This proposal shall be designed having regard to the approved desk study and BS 10175. It should be clear about what information the investigation seeks to obtain and how this will refine the initial conceptual model for the site. The investigation must be comprehensive enough to enable a risk assessment relating to ground water, surface waters, current and future residents and any other relevant receptors associated on and off site that may be affected. It must also be sufficient enough to enable production of any necessary Method Statements detailing the remediation requirements. c) The approved site investigation 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 then further works will be required to clarify the remaining uncertainties. d) Where unacceptable levels of contamination are identified in c) above, a remediation scheme detailing all works, procedures and validation measures to ensure the site is suitable for its use, including measures to minimise the impact on ground waters, surface waters and any other relevant receptors shall be submitted to and approved in Writing by the Local Planning Authority. ii) Prior to occupation of the site, the approved remediation and validation schemes in d) above shall be fully implemented and a report submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure that any ground and waer 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.