Planning Application Details

That the windows to be inserted on the front of the building shall be traditional painted sash windows, and the remaining windows shall be traditional timber casement windows, in accordance with the details accompanying the agent¿s letter dated 20 June 2007. Reason: To ensure that the details of the development are satisfactory in accordance with Policies G6 and CON7 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

That prior to the first occupation of flats the balcony screen for flat 5 shall be constructed at a height of 1.75m above the floor level of the balcony in accordance with the details shown on plans reference 271.05E, 271.03E, and 400.ED.02 accompanying agent's letter dated 17 October 2006 and shall be so retained and maintained. Reason: To ensure that the development is not unneighbourly in accordance with Policies H4 and D4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

That within 3 months form the date hereof, a landscaping scheme for the amenity and parking areas to the rear of the site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The landscaping scheme shall include the planting of live shrubs, the treatment of access road and hardstandings, and the provision of boundary/screen walling. The scheme shall be implemented as approved prior to the first occupation of any flat, and thereafter maintained in accordance with the approved scheme. In the event of any of the plants dying, they shall be replaced within the following planting season and so retained and maintained. Reason: To ensure that the details of the development are satisfactory in accordance with Policies G6 and CON7 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

That the parking area to serve the six flats shall be laid out and constructed in accordance with the details shown on plan reference 271.01 accompanying the application. Such car parking spaces and turning area shall be completed before any of the retirement flats hereby permitted are first occupied and shall be kept permanently available for the excusive use of residents and their visitors. Reason: To comply with the Local Planning Authority's vehicle parking standards and to protect local amenities in accordance with Policies G2, G6 and D2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

That the occupation of each flat shall be limited to a person who is 60 years of age or more, or a dependant of such a person residing with him or her, or a widow or widower of such a person. Reason: To comply with the vehicle parking standards for housing designed for elderly persons in accordance with Policies G2, G6 and D2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan.