Conditions / Refusal Reasons
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 development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the details shown on the following approved plans, 1059.SU.100; 1059.PL.110; and 1059.PL.121a, 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.
Sustainable design features shall be incorporated into the construction and fittings of the dwelling(s) hereby approved, details of which shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of development. The sustainable design features shall thereafter be retained.
Reason: To ensure high standards in the efficient use of energy and water in accordance with Policy D8 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.
The materials to be used in this development, including the hard surfacing materials, shall be as specified on the plans, application forms and supporting documents submitted with the application. No other materials shall be used unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
Reason: In the interests of the visual appearance of the buildings in accordance with Policies G2, G6, CON7, D1, and H4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.
Cycle parking facilities shall be provided in accordance with the approved plans prior to the first occupation of the development. The cycle parking 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.
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), ii) or iii), 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 v). 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 South Oxfordshire District Council contaminated land statement questionnaire.
ii) A preliminary risk assessment, including a site walkover and conceptual site model detailing all potential contaminants, sources and receptors.
iii) 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.
iv) 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.
v) 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.
Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved the parking and manoeuvring areas shall be provided in accordance with the plan, 1059.PL.110, hereby approved and shall be constructed, laid out, surfaced (bound material), drained and completed, and shall be retained unobstructed except for the parking and manoeuvring of vehicles associated with the development at all times.
Reason: In the interest 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 hours of work for all contractors for the duration of the site development shall, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority, be limited to 7:30am to 6:00pm on Mondays to Fridays, 7:30am to 1:00pm on Saturdays and no work shall be carried out on Sundays or Bank Holidays.
Reason: In the interests of the amenities of the neighbouring occupiers in accordance with Policy EP2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.
The development hereby approved shall not be occupied until surface water drainage works have been carried out in accordance with details submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
Reason: To prevent pollution and flooding in accordance with Policies EP1 and EP6 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: To reduce the opportunity for crime in accordance with Policy D6 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.