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, 10070/PD11, 10070/P04 and 10070/P05, 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 Policy D1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting that Order) the provision within the curtilage of the dwelling of any building, enclosure or swimming pool as described in Schedule 2, Part 1, Class E of the Order shall not be undertaken without the prior written permission of the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure the Local Planning Authority retains control over any future development as specified in the condition in the interests of amenity and in accordance with Policies G2, D1 and D4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

The structure hereby permitted shall not be occupied at any time other than for purposes ancillary to the residential use of the dwelling known as Hewel Barn. 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 Policy H13 of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved any extensions constructed under Article 3 Class E of Part 1 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order, 1995 (as amended) following the granting of this permission and prior to the commencement of works the subject of this permission, will be removed or demolished in their entirety. All materials resulting from such removal/demolition shall be removed from the site by the substantial completion or the first use of the development hereby permitted, whichever is the sooner. Reason: Interests of amenity and to preserve the openness of the Oxford Green Belt in accordance with Policies G2, D1 and GB2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011

Gas protective measures should be incorporated in to the design of the building in accordance with 1) unless a risk assessment is undertaken that demonstrates this is not necessary in accordance with 2). 1. Gas protective measures shall be incorporated into the design of the building following the measures a-b) and in accordance with current guidance on addressing the risks posed by hazardous ground gases to buildings: a) Production of proposals for gas protective measures. These shall be submitted to and approved by the LPA before the development commences. b) After approval by the LPA, gas protective measures shall be fully implemented and a report submitted to and approved in writing by the LPA before occupation of the site. 2. The following measures (a-c) shall be undertaken to identify and investigate any gaseous contamination on the site prior to commencement of the development and to remediate prior to occupation of the development a) A site investigation proposal to characterise any gaseous contamination at the site is submitted to and approved in writing by the LPA. This proposal shall include a phase one preliminary risk assessment, initial conceptual site model, be in accordance with current guidance and be approved by the LPA before the investigation commences. It should be clear about what information it seeks to obtain, how this will refine the initial conceptual site model and be comprehensive enough to enable any necessary risk assessments. b) The approved site investigation referred to in a) above shall be fully implemented and a report submitted to the LPA for written approval. The report shall detail the works undertaken to characterise the site which must include a risk assessment and contain a refined conceptual model in the light of the results of the investigation. N.B. If the LPA is not satisfied that the site has been adequately characterised after the first stage of investigation, further works will be required to clarify any remaining uncertainties. c) Where unacceptable levels of gaseous contamination are identified, a proposal for a remediation scheme including measures to validate the remediation shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the LPA. Prior to occupation of the site, the approved remediation and validation schemes shall be fully implemented and a report submitted and approved in writing by the LPA. Reason: To ensure that any gas contamination is identified and adequately addressed to ensure the safety of the development and ensure that the site is suitable for the proposed use.