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 Policy D1 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 additional windows shall be inserted unless planning permission has first been granted by the Local Planning Authority on a formal application in respect thereof. Reason: To ensure that the development is not unneighbourly in accordance with Policy D4 of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

That a scheme for the external lighting of the car park shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of any works. Other than as may be approved by this condition, no additional external lighting shall be installed. Reason: To ensure that the development is not unneighbourly and to assist in designing out crime in accordance with Policies D4, D6 and EP3 of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

That prior to the first occupation of any unit, the access to serve parking spaces 1 to 3 shall be formed, laid out and constructed strictly in accordance with the Highway Authorities specifications and that all ancillary works specified shall be undertaken, including the provision of pedestrian vision splays, details of which shall be agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of works. The vision spays shall not be obstructed by any object, structure or planting exceeding 1 metre in height. Reason: In the interests of highway safety and convenience in accordance with Policy T2 of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

That prior to first occupation, the existing access onto Croft Villas which serves the tarmac area between the sub-station and the existing entrance to the garages, shall be permanently stopped up by the construction of a full face kerb and the reinstatement of the footway to the approval of the Highway Authority and shall thereafter not be used by any vehicular traffic. Reason: In the interests of highway safety and convenience in accordance with Policy T2 of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

That the parking provision shall be as shown on the deposited drawing, reference 667/RDP/P01 Rev B all constructed, surfaced and laid out, retained and maintained to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority. That the area of parking identified for the users of the existing garages shall be kept available for parking of motor vehicles by the present occupiers of the garages. Upon ceasing to be so used, the parking area shall be used only ancillary to the occupation of the flats hereby allowed. Reason: To comply with the Local Planning Authority's vehicle parking standards and to protect local amenities in accordance with Policy T2 of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

That a scheme for the landscaping of the site, including the planting of live trees and shrubs, the treatment of the access road and hardstandings, and the provision of boundary fencing and screen walling 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. The scheme shall include provision of a landscape management plan for the future maintenance of all the amenity areas, including the cycle store and bin collection area. Reason: To help to assimilate the development into its surroundings in accordance with Policy D1 of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

That surface water shall not be disposed of other than in accordance with a detailed surface water drainage scheme which shall first have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of public health in accordance with Policy EP6 of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

That development shall not begin until a scheme for the disposal of foul sewage has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of public health and to avoid pollution in accordance with Policy EP7 of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

That no demolition or building works shall take place other than between 07:30 to 18:00 Mondays to Fridays and 8:00 to 13:00 hours on Saturdays. Works shall not take place on Sunday or Bank Holidays except with the prior written approval of the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure that the development is not unneighbourly in accordance with EP2 of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

That the measures set out in Section 2.4 of the design statement, which accompanied the application, in respect of sustainable building, shall be implemented in accordance with the statement prior to the first occupation of any unit, unless as may otherwise be agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure sustainable development in accordance with Policy D8 of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

No development shall take place until a professionally competent archaeological organisation, as approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, has been commissioned to carry out a full watching brief during the period of construction works. The watching brief shall be carried out in accordance with a written specification to be agreed prior to the commencement of any works. Reason: To safeguard the recording and inspection of matters of archaeological importance on the site in accordance with Policy CON13 of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan.