Planning Application Details

The development to which this permission relates must be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date of this permission. 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.

The exterior of the development hereby permitted shall only be constructed in Cotswold stone, Essex red multi facing brick and clay roof tiles samples of which were submitted for inspection on 8 May 2009 and which are referred to in the planning officer's letter dated 19 May, 2009 confirming that these materials were acceptable. Reason: In the interests of the appearance of the development and in accordance with Policy D1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

The measures set out in Section 4.0 of the Design and Access 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.

That the ridge height above the garage of the proposed dwelling shall be no higher than the ridge height of the bunaglow at 113 Southend and that the highest part of the new replacement dwelling shall be no higher than 0.8m above the ridge height of no 113 Southend Garsington. Reason: To ensure that the development properly relates to the levels of adjoining development in the interests of amenity and in accordance with policies G2 and D1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting that Order) no part(s) of the roof of the development hereby approved shall be used as a balcony or terrace nor shall any access be formed thereto. Reason: To safeguard the amenities of the occupiers of adjoining properties in accordance with Policy D4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (or any order revoking or re-enacting that Order), no window(s), door(s) or other openings other than those shown on the approved plan(s) shall be inserted in the north or east wall(s) of the development hereby permitted. Reason: To safeguard the amenities of adjoining occupiers in accordance with Policy D4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

The cill height of the rooflights in the northern elevation shall be a minimum of 1.8m above finished floor level. Reason: To safeguard the amenities of the occupiers of the adjoining properties and the character of the area generally in accordance with policies G2, D1 and D4 if the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011

The parking and turning areas shown on the submitted plans should be provided and retained and remain unobstructed except for vehicles. Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to ensure the provision of off street parking in accordance with policies T1 and T2 abd Appendix 5 ( car parking standards) of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

Prior to occupation of the dwelling hereby permitted the proposed means of access onto Southend is to be formed as demonstrated by the submitted plans. Any works in the highway must be constructed in accordance with the specifications of the Local Highway Authority. Reason: In the interest of highway safety and in accordance with Policy T1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

Phase 1 ESA Desk Study Report Reference 20206 (R1) by WD Environmental dated April 2009 has been submitted to the Local Planning Authority and the consutants recommendation for the inspection of the subsurface after the removal of the heating oil tank have been agreed. The developer should however cease the development if any contamination is identified and not recommence until the matter has been addressed and the works approved by the regulator. Once the matters has been investigated, the developer should put the findings in writing confirming the areas investigated and the ground conditions encountered. If no contamination is found during these investigations, then the developer should confirm this in writing to the Local Planning Authority. 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 to ensure that the site is suitable for the proposed use in accordance with policy EP8 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan.