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 the bungalow and garage specified in the application to be demolished shall be demolished within three months of the first occupation of the dwelling hereby permitted. Reason: To ensure satisfactory comprehensive development in accordance with Policies G1 and H16 of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

That the external walls and roof 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 is satisfactory in accordance with Policy G8 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, dieback 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 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 Schedule 2, Part 1, Classes A, B and C of 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: The proposal is for a replacement dwelling, the volume of which already exceeds the limitations set out in policy H16 of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan and the Council wishes to retain control over future extensions in order to protect the character and appearance of the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in accordance with policy C2 of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

The occupation of the dwelling shall be limited to a person solely or mainly working at Oakingham House or a widow or widower of such a person, or any resident dependant. Reason: Planning permission has been granted as an exception to planning policies to accommodate staff, otherwise the development would be contrary to Policy H6 of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan.