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. Related application(s): P09/W0485/DIS, P09/W0574/DIS

Prior to the commencement of development 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. Reason: To safeguard the character of the area in accordance with Policy D1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011. Related application(s): P09/W0551/DIS

That the ridge height of the new dwelling shall be no higher than 0.4 metres above the ridge of Laurel Bank as shown on Drawing No. 08/049/02 Revision A accompanying the application. 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. Related application(s): P09/W0551/DIS

A full archaeological watching brief shall be carried out during the period of construction works by a professionally competent archaeological organisation in accordance with details which shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority before development commences. The brief shall include the recording of any archaeological features revealed, limited archaeological excavation and the retrieval of artefactual evidence. Reason: To secure the protection of and proper provision for any archaeological remains in accordance with Government advice set out in PPG16 'Archaeology and Planning' and in accordance with Policies CON11, CON13 and CON14 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

Sustainable design features shall be incorporated into the construction and fittings of the building, details of which shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the first use of the building. The sustainable design features shall be provided in accordance with the submitted details and retained as such. Reason: To ensure high standards in the conservation and efficient use of energy in accordance with Policy D8 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

No development shall commence until a phased contaminated land risk assessment including formulation of any necessary remediation proposals has been completed to the Local Planning Authority's (LPA) satisfaction. The development shall then not be occupied until all approved remediation works are completed to the satisfaction of the LPA. All phases need to be undertaken by a person competent in contaminated land, in accordance with Defra and the Environment Agencies 'Model Procedures for the Management of Contaminated Land, CLR 11' and be approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Consulting the LPA with proposals for each phase is recommended. Phase 1 shall incorporate a desk study and site walk over to identify all potential contaminative uses on site and to inform the preliminary conceptual site model. If potential contamination is identified then Phase 2 shall be undertaken. Phase 2 shall include a comprehensive intrusive investigation in order to characterise the type, nature and extent of contamination present, the risks to receptors and where necessary to inform the remediation strategy proposals. If significant contamination is found then Phase 3 shall be undertaken. Phase 3 requires production of a remediation and validation scheme to ensure the site is rendered suitable for its proposed use. The remediation shall be carried out in accordance with a scheme and timetable first agreed in writing by the LPA. Phase 4 required a full validation report detailing the measures carried out to ensure compliance with any approved remediation scheme in Phase 3 to be submitted to and approved in writing by the LPA. All implemented works shall be maintained in place thereafter. Reason: To ensure that any ground, water and gas contamination is identified and adequately addressed to ensure the safety of the development, the environment and to ensure the site is suitable for the proposed use.

Prior to the first occupation of the replacement dwelling, the existing means of access on to Bell Lane shall be improved and laid out to the approval of the Local Planning Authority, constructed strictly in accordance with the Local Highway Authority's specifications and all ancillary works specified shall be undertaken. Reason: In the interest of highway safety and in accordance with Policy T1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

Prior to the first occupation of the development, the parking area shall be provided in accordance with the approved plan (Drawing No. 08/049/01 Revision A) and shall be constructed, laid out and surfaced (bound material), drained and completed, and shall be retained unobstructed except for the parking of vehicles at all times. Reason: In the interests of highway safety and in accordance with Policies T1 and T2 and Appendix 5 (Car Parking Standards) of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

The proposed vision splay shall be formed, laid out and constructed in accordance with detailed plans which shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the first occupation of the dwelling and the land and vegetation within the splay shall not be raised or allowed to grow above a maximum height of 0.6 metres above carriageway level. Reason: In the interest of highway safety and in accordance with Policy T1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

Prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted a scheme for the landscaping of the site, including the planting of live trees and shrubs, the treatment of the access road and hard standings, and the provision of boundary fencing and screen walling shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. 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 5 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 D1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.