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 if within 10 years of the substantial completion of the grain dryer, the use of the building for agricultural purposes permanently ceases and, within a further 3 years, planning permission has not been granted for an alternative use, and there is no outstanding appeal, the building shall be demolished, the materials shall be removed from the land and the land restored to its former condition before development took place, or to such a condition as shall otherwise have been agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: Because permission is given in view of the special circumstances in accordance with Policy A1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

That the grain dryer building shall not be used for keeping of livestock unless planning permission has been granted in respect of such an alternative use. Reason: To protect the amenities of local residents in accordance with Policy A2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

That a scheme for external lighting in association with the grain dryer shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of the construction of the grain dryer. The scheme shall be designed to minimise the impact on the residential amenity of occupiers of surrounding dwellings and the area generally. Other than as approved by this condition, no other lighting shall be provided. Reason: To protect the amenities of the area in accordance with Policy EP3 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

All plant, machinery and equipment to be used by reason of the granting of this permission shall be so installed, maintained and operated so as to ensure that the rating noise level from the equipment is at all times at least 5dB below the background noise level at the nearest noise sensitive premises. Where the background noise level drops below 25dB, the minimum rated noise level required shall be 20dB. Measurement and rating of noise for the purposes of this condition shall be in accordance with BS4142 (1997) 'Method for rating industrial noise affecting mixed residential and industrial areas'. In the event of unacceptable noise or vibration being caused by the installed plant, machinery and equipment, the applicant or persons responsible shall investigate and works to resolve the problem to the satisfaction of the local planning authority. Reason: To protect the occupants of nearby residential properties from loss of amenity due to noise disturbance and in accordance with Policy EP2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

No development shall take place until details of the provisions to be made for artificial swallow nesting sites/boxes have been submitted, and approved by the Council. The approved works shall be implemented in full before the development is first brought into use, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Council. Reason: To ensure that birds are protected and their habitat enhanced, in accordance with the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), and in accordance with Policy C6 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.