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 the materials to be used for the external walls and roofs shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before any development commences. Reason: To ensure that the details of the development are satisfactory in accordance with Policies C2, G1, G2 and H12 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

That notwithstanding the provisions of Article 3 of, and Classes A to D 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), unless planning permission has first been granted by the Local Planning Authority on a formal application in respect thereof. Reason: To protect local amenities and to preserve the character of the area in accordance with Policies C2, G1, G2 and H12 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

Within 2 months of the occupation of the new dwelling, the existing property and outbuildings detailed on approved plan 2364/04 shall be demolished and the site left in a clean and tidy condition. Reason: To secure the proper planning of the locality in accordance with Policies C2, G1, G2, and H12 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

That, to avoid potential harm to bats: a) Demolition of the roof structure of the existing house shall take place between November and March inclusive. b) Prior to the commencement of any works on site briefing for all contractors involved in demolition regarding the potential presence of bats shall take place. c) Removal of all roof tiles and coverings shall be by hand. d) Two bat boxes shall be erected in locations to be agreed by the Local Planning Authority, prior to the commencement of any works. The works shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details and timing of the works, unless otherwise approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: to ensure the development is not prejudicial to the survival of a protected species in accordance with Policy C8 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

Before the commencement of any site works or operations relating to the development hereby permitted, an arboricultural method statement to ensure the satisfactory protection of retained trees during the construction period shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval. Written approval must be obtained prior to commencement of any site works including demolition. The matters to be encompassed within the arboricultural method statement shall include the following:- (i) A specification for the pruning of, or tree surgery to, trees to be retained in order to prevent accidental damage by construction activities; (ii) The specification of the location, materials and means of construction of temporary protective fencing and/or ground protection in the vicinity of trees to be retained, in accordance with the recommendations of BS 5837 (2005) ''Trees in relation to construction'', and details of the timing and duration of its erection; (iii) The definition of areas for the storage or stockpiling of materials, temporary on-site parking, site offices and huts, mixing of cement or concrete, and fuel storage; (iv) The means of demolition any existing site structures, and of the re-instatement of the area currently occupied thereby; (v) The specification of the routing and mean of installation of drainage or any underground services in the vicinity of retained trees; (vi) The details and method of construction of any other structures such as boundary walls in the vicinity of retained trees and how these relate to existing ground levels; (vii) The details of the materials and method of construction of the roadway, which is to be of a 'no dig' construction method in accordance with the principles of Arboricultural Practice Note 1 ''Driveways close to trees'', and in accordance with current industry best practice; and as appropriate for the type of roadway required in relation to its usage. (viii) Provision for the supervision of ANY works within the root protection areas of trees to be retained, and for the monitoring of continuing compliance with the protective measures specified, by an appropriately qualified arboricultural consultant, to be appointed at the developer's expense and notified to the Local Planning Authority, prior to the commencement of development; and provision for the regular reporting of continued compliance or any departure therefrom to the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To safeguard the well being of street trees with high amenity value in accordance with Policies G1, G2 and C2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan.