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 development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the details shown on the following approved plans, 09/01/002C, 09/01/020 and 09/01/021, 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.

That the existing dwelling shown on plan 09/01/002C shall be demolished within one month of the first occupation of the dwelling shown on plan 09/01/020 hereby permitted. Reason: To ensure satisfactory comprehensive development in accordance with Policies G2, G4, G6, C2, D1, D2, D4, H12 and A1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

Prior to the commencement of development detailed plans showing the existing and proposed ground levels of the site relative to a fixed datum point on adjoining land, together with the ridge heights of the proposed buildings, shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and the development shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure that the development properly relates to the levels of adjoining development in the interests of visual amenity and in accordance with Policies G2, G4, G6, C2, D1, H12 and A1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

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 Policies G2, G6, C2, D1, H12 and A1 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, Classes A - Extensions; C - Rooflights; E - Outbuildings shall be undertaken without the prior written permission of the Local Planning Authority. Reason: The specific circumstances of this site warrant the Local Planning Authority having control over any further development as specified in the condition in the interests of visual amenity and in accordance with Policies G2, G6, C2, D1 and H12 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

The dwelling 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 the commencement of the development. The dwelling shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details and retained thereafter. Reason: To ensure high standards in the conservation and efficient use of energy, water and materials, in accordance with Policies G2, D8 and H12 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

Prior to the commencement of development details of refuse and recycling storage for the proposed dwelling shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The refuse and recycling storage shall be implemented in strict accordance with the approved details and retained thereafter. Reason: To ensure adequate provision for the management of waste in accordance with Policies G2, D10 and H12 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

Prior to the first occupation of the development, the garaging, parking and turning areas shall be provided in accordance with the approved plans 09/01/010A & 09/01/012 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: In the interests of highway safety and in accordance with Policies G2, D2, H12, T1 and T2 and Appendix 5 (Car Parking Standards) 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 and the treatment of the access road and hard standings, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted. The scheme shall be implemented as approved within the first planting season of the commencement of the approved development and thereafter be maintained in accordance with the approved scheme. 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 Policies G2, G6, C2, C9, D1, H12 and A1 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 G2, G6, C2, C9, D1, H12 and A1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

Prior to the commencement of any development including demolition or site clearance a bat survey should be conducted to update the findings of the previous site surveys. The results of the surveys together with an amended mitigation strategy shall be submitted to and be approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, and shall be thereafter be implemented as agreed. Reason: In the interest of the protection of the wildlife value of the site in accordance with Policies G2, C8, H12 and A1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

The garage/workshop/store shown on plan 09/01/020 and previously approved under planning permission P11/E1321 shall not be occupied at any time other than for purposes incidental to the residential use of the approved dwelling shown on plans 09/01/020 & 09/01/021 and not for any other purpose. Reason: As the separate occupation of the accommodation would represent an undesirable sub-division of the property and result in inadequate standards of amenity and privacy and in accordance with Policies G2, G6, C2, D1, D2, D4, H12, T1 and T2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

The use of the barn shown on plan 09/01/020 and previously approved under planning permission P11/E1321 shall be limited solely to agricultural purposes in connection with the agricultural use of the land as shown on the plans accompanying the application. Reason: To restrict the use of the building to one compatible with the surrounding rural area in accordance with Policies G2, G4, G6, C2, D1 and A1 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 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, EP8 and H12 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.