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): P12/S0910/DIS

That the development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the details shown on the following approved plans, B8 11 LP, B8 11 BP and B8 11 01, 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.

Prior to the commencement of development samples of the materials to be used for the external walls and roof shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure that the details of the development are satisfactory in accordance with Policies G6, C2, H12 and D1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

That the proposed rooflights shall be flush fitting. Reason: To ensure that the details of the development are satisfactory in accordance with Policies G6, C2, H12 and D1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (No2) Order 2008 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting that Order), the enlargement, improvement or other alteration of any dwelling house and its roof as described in Schedule 2, Part 1, Classes A and B of the Order shall not be undertaken without the prior written permission of the Local Planning Authority. Reason: That control over future developments is required to ensure that the new dwelling is not excessive in size relative to the original and to protect the amenity of adjoining properties in accordance with Policy H12 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

That the sustainable design features, as specified in the Design and Access Statement dated March 2011 accompanying the application, shall be incorporated into the construction and fitting of the dwelling hereby approved, and shall thereafter be retained. Reason: To ensure high standards in the efficient use of energy, water and materials in accordance with Policy D8 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

That within one month of the first occupation of the new dwelling, the existing dwelling on the site shall be demolished and the materials removed from the site. Reason:To ensure that the details of the development are satisfactory and to safeguard the character of the area in accordance with Policies G6, C2, H12 and D1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

That the turning and car parking areas shown on plan reference B8 11 BP accompanying the application shall be formed using permeable materials, prior to the first occupation of the new dwelling, and shall be retained as such. Reason: In the interests of highway safety and convenience in accordance with Policies D2, Ti and Appendix 5 (Car Parking Standards) of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

Prior to the commencement of any site works (including demolition or site clearance) a protected area shall be designated for all existing trees which are shown to be retained, and the trees shall be protected in accordance with a scheme which complies with the current edition of BS 5837: "Trees in Relation to Construction" and shall have been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the local planning authority. The agreed measures shall be kept in place during the entire course of development Reason: To safeguard trees which are visually important in accordance with Policies C9 and D1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

That within the first planting season following the first occupation of the new dwelling, a new indigenous hedge shall be planted on the eastern boundary of the site and shall be so retained and maintained. Reason: To help assimilate the development into its surroundings in accordance with Policies G6 and D1 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 Agency's '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.