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): P10/E1158/DIS

That the development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the details shown on the following approved plans, OAK03-101A; 102D; 103D; 104C; 105C; 106, except as controlled or modified by conditions of this permission. Reason: To secure the proper planning of the area in accordance with Development Plan policies. Related application(s): P10/E1158/DIS

Samples of the external materials to be used in the construction of the dwellings hereby approved shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of development and shall thereafter be implemented as approved. Reason: To preserve the character of the adjacent Henley-Reading Road Conservation Area and to ensure that the details of the development are satisfactory in accordance with Policies G2, G6, CON7, D1 and H4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011. Related application(s): P10/E1158/DIS

That details of the type, design and finish of the doors and windows, incorporating section and elevation drawings at a scales of 1:20 and 1:5, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of development and shall thereafter be implemented as approved. Reason: To preserve the character of the adjacent Henley-Reading Road Conservation Area and to ensure that the details of the development are satisfactory in accordance with Policies G2, G6, CON7, D1 and H4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011. Related application(s): P10/E1158/DIS

Prior to the commencement of development, details of boundary treatment, including a full structural survey of the relationship between the buildings to be demolished and the adjoining walls of Nos 163 and 169 Reading Road shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and thereafter implemented prior to occupation of the development and retained as approved. The structural survey shall be made available to the owner/occupiers of Nos 163 and 169. Reason: To ensure a satisfactory relationship with adjoining residential properties and to soften the appearance of the development in accordance with Policies G2, G6, CON7, C9, D1, D4 and H4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011. Related application(s): P10/E1158/DIS

A hard and soft landscaping scheme shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of the development and implemented as approved within the first planting season of first occupation of the development or as otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To provide additional screening to soften the appearance of the development in accordance with Policies G2, G6, CON7, C9, D1 and H4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country (General Permitted Development Order) 1995 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting that Order), no development as specified in Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A, B or E shall be undertaken without the prior written permission of the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of the visual appearance of the development and to protect neighbouring amenity in accordance with Policies G2, G6, CON7, D1, D4 and H4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

All of the windows to be installed in the south east elevation of Plot 3 shall be obscure glazed and thereafter shall be retained as such. Irrespective of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (or any subsequent revision), no additional openings shall be inserted in the north west or south east elevations of any of the dwellings hereby permitted. Reason: To ensure that the neighbouring residential properties are not overlooked in accordance with Policies G2, D4 and H4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

That prior to the occupation of the proposed development, the proposed means of access onto Reading Road is to be formed, laid out and constructed to the approval of the Highway Authority strictly in accordance with the highway authority's specifications and that all ancillary works specified shall be undertaken. Reason: To comply with the Local Planning Authority's vehicle parking standards and to protect highway and pedestrian safety in accordance with Policies G2, D2, H4, T1 and T2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011. Related application(s): P10/E1158/DIS

Prior to the occupation of any part of the proposed development, the existing (redundant) access onto Reading Road shall be permanently stopped up by the means of full face kerbing and the reinstatement of the footway and to the approval of the Highway Authority and thereafter shall not be used by any vehicular traffic whatsoever. Reason: To protect highway and pedestrian safety in accordance with Policies G2, D2, H4, T1 and T2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011. Related application(s): P10/E1158/DIS

Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved the parking and manoeuvring areas shall be provided in accordance with drawings OAK03-101A and OAK03-106 and shall be constructed, laid out, surfaced (bound material), drained and completed. Thereafter, the areas shall be retained unobstructed except for the parking of vehicles associated with the dwellings hereby approved and manoeuvring of vehicles at all times. Reason: To comply with the Local Planning Authority's vehicle parking standards and to protect highway and pedestrian safety in accordance with Policies G2, D2, H4, T1 and T2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

Prior to the commencement of development details of cycle parking shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The cycle parking shall be provided in accordance with the approved details prior to the first occupation of the flats and shall thereafter be retained. Reason: To encourage the use of cycles as a means of transport in accordance with Policy T2 and Appendix 5 (Parking Standards) of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011. Related application(s): P10/E1158/DIS

Details of surface water drainage in accordance with SUDS principles shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of any part of the development. Thereafter the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To prevent pollution in accordance with Policy EP1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011. Related application(s): P10/E1158/DIS

The dwellings hereby permitted shall be designed to incorporate sustainable methods of construction, making reference to Code Level 3 of the Code for Sustainable Homes, in accordance with details which shall first have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to commencement of the development. The approved sustainability measures shall thereafter be retained. Reason: To ensure high standards in the conservation and efficient use of energy, water and materials, in accordance with Policy D8 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

The development hereby approved shall be designed and constructed to meet Secure by Design Part 2 Standards for physical security. Reason: In the interests of crime prevention in accordance with Policy D6 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved a plan showing the existing and proposed ground levels and the finished floor levels of the dwellings hereby approved shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Such levels shall be shown in relation to a fixed and known datum point. Thereafter the development shall be constructed in accordance with the approved levels. Reason: In the interests of the visual appearance of the site in accordance with Policies G2, G6, D1 and H4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

Unless otherwise agreed by the Local Planning Authority LPA, development other than that required to be carried out as part of an approved remediation scheme must not commence until phases i) to iv) have been complied with, or further works have been deemed unnecessary as a result of conclusions based on risk assessments during phases i) or ii), and this has been agreed upon in writing by the LPA. Document(s) detailing the works undertaken in each phase must be submitted to and approved by the LPA in writing before any other phase commences, and before occupation of any building in relation to phase iv). All phases of investigation must be designed and conducted in accordance with DEFRA and the Environment Agencys Model Procedures for the Management of Land Contamination, CLR 11. i) A preliminary risk assessment, including a site walkover and conceptual site model detailing all potential contaminants, sources and receptors. ii) An intrusive site investigation to assess the type, nature, extent and risk(s) of any contamination identified in ii), whether or not it originates on site. It is recommended that the LPA are consulted on proposals. iii) A detailed remediation scheme, to bring the site to a condition suitable for the intended use. The scheme shall include all works to be undertaken, proposed remediation objectives and remediation criteria, a timetable of works and site management procedures. The scheme shall also ensure that after remediation the site will not qualify as Contaminated Land under Part 2A Environmental Protection Act 1990. iv) Validation of the remediation scheme demonstrating the effectiveness of the remediation approved in iv). If contamination is found during the course of development that was not previously identified, the development must be halted on that part of the site to the extent specified by the LPA and until the LPA are satisfied that all necessary phases above have been undertaken. Reason: To ensure that risks from land contamination to future users of the land and neighbouring land are minimised, together with those to controlled waters, property and ecological systems, and to ensure that the development can be carried out safely without unacceptable risks to workers, neighbours and other offsite receptors in accordance with Policy EP8 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.