Conditions / Refusal Reasons
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 Policy H12 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan.
That prior to any works, including any demolition, commencing, a tree survey and a tree protection plan, in accordance with BS:5837-2005, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved scheme shall be implemented prior to the commencement of any works on site and any approved tree protection measures shall remain in place for the duration of the works.
Reason: To ensure the retention and protection of retained trees and shrubs during the construction period in accordance with Policy C9 of the adopted 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 Policy C1 of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan.
That notwithstanding the provisions of Article 3 of, and Class A 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), no extensions, alterations, outbuildings or new windows or light wells shall be inserted/erected unless planning permission has first been granted by the Local Planning Authority on a formal application in respect thereof.
Reason: To secure the proper planning of the locality in accordance with Policy H12 of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan.
That, prior to the commencement of any development or demolition hereby approved, details of the new drive shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
Reason: To ensure that the details of the development are satisfactory in accordance with Policies G2 and H12 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) the garage accommodation shall be retained as such and shall not be adapted for living purposes without the prior grant of planning permission by the Local Planning Authority on a formal application in respect thereof.
Reason: To ensure that the details of the development are satisfactory in accordance with Policy H12 of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan.
That, within 3 months of the substantial completion or first occupation of the new dwelling (whichever is the sooner), the existing dwelling on the site shall be demolished and the materials shall be permanently removed from the land.
Reason: To safeguard the character of the area in accordance with Policy H12 of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan.