Planning Application Details

That the development must be begun not later than the expiration of three 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 as amended by section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

That samples of all materials to be used in the external construction and finishes of the development hereby permitted shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before the development is commenced. Reason: To ensure that the details of the development are satisfactory in accordance with Policies G2, G6, D1 and H4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

That details of surface water drainage works shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the development commencing. Reason: In the interests of public health in accordance with Policy D11 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

That prior to the first occupation of any of the dwellings hereby approved, details of refuse and recycling facilities shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of public health in accordance with Policy D10 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

That no other development shall be carried out on the site unless an application for planning permission in that behalf is first submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority, and this condition shall apply notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995. Reason: To secure the proper planning of the locality in accordance with Policies G2 and H4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

That the existing hedges along the whole of the north-east and south-east boundaries of the land shall be retained and properly maintained at a height of not less than 2.5 metres, and that any plant which may die or be seriously damaged or destroyed within three years of the completion of the development shall be replaced and the replacement shall be properly maintained. Reason: To help to assimilate the development into its surroundings in accordance with Policies G2 and C9 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

That prior to the occupation of the proposed five dwellings, the proposed means of access onto the Reading Road is to be formed, laid out and constructed to the approval of the Highway Authority strictly in accordance with the highway authority's specifications and that all ancillary works specified shall be undertaken. (the entrance to the site does not require any radii works i.e. can be a standard dropped kerb, but same width as on submitted plan). Reason: In the interests of highway safety and convenience in accordance with Policy T1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

Prior to the occupation of the occupation of the proposed five dwelling the existing (redundant) access onto Reading Road shall be permanently stopped up by the means of full face kerbing and the reinstatement of the footway and to the approval of the Highway Authority and thereafter shall not be used by any vehicular traffic whatsoever. (Informative - Local Highway Authority contact tel for access works is 08453101111). Reason: In the interests of highway safety and convenience in accordance with Policy T1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

Before the development is first occupied the parking and manoeuvring areas shall be provided in accordance with the plan (165 P101A) hereby approved and shall be constructed, laid out, surfaced (bound material), drained and completed, and shall be retained unobstructed except for the parking and manoeuvring of vehicles at all times. Reason: To comply with the Local Planning Authority's vehicle parking standards and to protect local amenities in accordance with Policy D2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

No development shall take place until the Local Planning Authority are satisfied that the following measures (a-c) have been undertaken to investigate and remediate any contamination and have approved all necessary stages in writing. the site shall then not be occupied until any agreed action is implemented and approved by the Local Planning Authority. a) Completion of a desk study by a suitably qualified person. The Desk Study shall be completed in accordance with BS 10175 2001 and include a site walkover, identification of all potentially contaminative site uses and in initial conceptual model. b) If potential contamination is identified in a) then an intrusive site investigation must be completed. This investigation must be undertaken in accordance with BS 10175 and having regard to the approved desk study. A report shall be produced detailing the works undertaken to characterise the site and contain a refined conceptual model in the light of the results of the investigation. All chemical analysis shall be undertaken by MCERTS accredited laboratories. 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. It is therefore recommended that the Local Planning Authority are consulted on the site investigation proposal before completion of the works. c) Where unacceptable levels of contamination are identified, a remediation scheme shall be produced. The scheme shall incorporate details of the procedures and documentation employed to validate the remediation. The approved remediation scheme shall then be implemented in full and the report detailing the works approved by the Local Planning Authority in writing before occupation of the site. 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 Policy EP8 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

That a scheme for the landscaping of the site, including the planting of live trees and shrubs, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted. The scheme shall be implemented as approved within 12 months of the commencement of the approved development and thereafter be maintained in accordance with the approved scheme to the complete satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority. In the event of any of the trees or shrubs so planted dying or being seriously damaged or destroyed within 3 years of the completion of the development, a new tree or shrub or equivalent number of trees or shrubs, as the case may be, of a species first approved by the Local Planning Authority, be planted and properly maintained in a position or positions first approved by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To help to assimilate the development into its surroundings in accordance with Policies G2 and C9 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan.