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.

That the external walls and roofs shall be constructed and finished in accordance with a schedule of materials and finishes which shall first have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before development/works commence. Reason: To ensure that the appearance of the buildings are satisfactory in accordance with Policies G2, G6 and E5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

That prior to the construction of the development, the existing means of access onto Reading Road shall be formed, laid out and constructed to the approval of the Local Planning Authority strictly in accordance with the highway authority's specifications and that all ancillary works specified shall be undertaken. Reason: To ensure that adequate access arrangements are provided in accordance with Policies G2, E5 and T1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

Before the development is first occupied, the parking and turning areas shall be provided in accordance with the plan hereby approved 0424-P12 and shall be constructed, laid out, surfaced (bound material), drained and completed, and shall be retained unobstructed except for the parking of vehicles at all times. Reason: To ensure that adequate on site parking is provided in accordance with Policies G2, E5 and T1 and Appendix 5 (Car Parking Standards) of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

A noise report shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of development. The report must detail the noise levels produced by vehicles and other machines measured at the nearest residential property and also detail the times and duration of operation of the premises. The report must be in accordance with 'BS 4142 (1997) Method for rating industrial noise affecting mixed residential and industrial areas'. If the approved noise report indicates that remedial measures are required, these measures shall be submitted to and approved in writing prior to the commencement of any development within the part of the site to be occupied by the MOT centre as shown on the approved plans. The approved measures shall be implemented as part of the development and thereafter retained. Reason: To protect the amenities of adjacent residential properties in accordance with Policies G2, G6, E5 and EP2 of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

A fumes and dust report shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of development. The report must detail the steps to be taken to control fumes and dust to be emitted from the site. If the approved fumes and dust report indicates that remedial measures are required, these measures shall be submitted to and approved in writing prior to the commencement of any development within the part of the site to be occupied by the MOT centre as shown on the approved plans. The approved measures shall be implemented as part of the development and thereafter retained. Reason: To protect the amenities of adjacent residential properties in accordance with Policies G2, G6, E5 and EP2 of the adopted 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 Agency's '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 Policies G2, E5 and EP8 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

The development hereby permitted shall not be commenced until such time as a scheme to dispose of surface water has been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. Areas of contamination may also be present at this site. Infiltration drainage must not be located in contaminated areas. The scheme shall be implemented as approved. Reason: To prevent pollution of controlled waters from contaminants via surface water run-off in accordance with Policies G2 and EP6 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

No soakaways shall be constructed such that they penetrate the water table and they shall not, in any event, exceed 2 metres in depth below existing ground level and no soakaways shall be constructed in contaminated ground. Reason: To prevent pollution of groundwater in accordance with Policies G2 and EP7 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.