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): P13/S3681/DIS

That the development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the details shown on the following approved plans, P05, P02d, P04 Rev, P03c and P01c Rev, 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. Related application(s): P13/S3681/DIS

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 slab levels and ridge heights of the proposed buildings, shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter 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 the character and appearance of the locality and residential amenity and in accordance with Policies G2, D1, D4 and H10 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011 and Policies CSEN1 and CSQ3 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy 2027. Related application(s): P13/S3681/DIS

Prior to the commencement of development a schedule 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. Thereafter the development shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To safeguard the character of the area in accordance with Policies G2, D1 and H10 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011 and Policies CSEN1 and CSQ3 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy 2027. Related application(s): P13/S3681/DIS

The stairwell window in the east-facing elevation of Plot 2 hereby permitted shall be glazed in obscure glass and fixed shut where less than 1.7 metres above internal floor level prior to the first occupation of the accommodation and it shall be retained as such thereafter. Reason: To ensure that the development is not unneighbourly in accordance with Policies G2, D4 and H10 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011 and Policy CSQ3 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy 2027. Related application(s): P13/S3681/DIS

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, Class A - Extensions and Class 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 amenity and in accordance with Policies G2, D1, D4 and H10 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011 and Policies CSEN1 and CSQ3 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy 2027. Related application(s): P13/S3681/DIS

Sustainable design features to achieve Code Level 3 of the Code for Sustainable Homes shall be incorporated into the construction and fittings of the dwellings 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 implemented prior to first occupation and retained as agreed. Reason: To ensure high standards in the efficient use of energy, water and materials in accordance with Policies G2 and H10 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011 and Policies CSQ2 and CSQ3 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy 2027. Related application(s): P13/S3681/DIS

Prior to the first occupation of development details of refuse and recycling storage 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 H10 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011 and Policies CSQ2 and CSQ3 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy 2027. Related application(s): P13/S3681/DIS

Prior to first occupation of the development, Secured by Design accreditation shall be obtained by the development from the Association of Chief Police Officers. Reason: In the interests of crime prevention in accordance with Policies G2, D1, D6 and H10 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011 and Policy CSQ3 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy 2027. Related application(s): P13/S3681/DIS

Prior to occupation of the development hereby permitted the proposed means of access onto Horsepond Road is to be formed and laid out to the approval of the Local Planning Authority, constructed strictly in accordance with the local highway authority's specifications and all ancillary works specified shall be undertaken. Reason: In the interests of highway safety and in accordance with Policies G2, H10 and T1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011 and Policies CSM1 and CSQ3 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy 2027. Related application(s): P13/S3681/DIS

The proposed vision splay shall be formed, laid out and constructed in accordance with detailed plans which shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the first occupation of the development and the land and vegetation within the splay shall not be raised or allowed to grow above a maximum height of 0.9 metres above carriageway level. Reason: In the interests of highway safety and in accordance with Policies G2, H10 and T1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011 and Policies CSM1 and CSQ3 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy 2027. Related application(s): P13/S3681/DIS

Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved vision splays measuring 2.4 metres by 90 metres shall be provided to each side of the access. Reason: In the interests of highway safety and in accordance with Policies G2, H10 and T1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011 and Policies CSM1 and CSQ3 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy 2027. Related application(s): P13/S3681/DIS

Before any of the dwellings hereby permitted are first occupied, the proposed vehicular accesses, driveways and turning areas that serve those dwellings shall be constructed, laid out, surfaced and drained in accordance with the specification details to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of development. Reason: In the interests of highway safety and in accordance with Policies G2, D2, H10, T1 and T2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011 and Policies CSM1 and CSQ3 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy 2027. Related application(s): P13/S3681/DIS

Cycle parking facilities shall be provided, in accordance with details to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, prior to the commencement of development. Reason: To encourage the use of cycles as a means of transport in accordance with Policies G2, D2, H10, T1, T2 and Appendix 5 (Parking Standards) of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011 and Policies CSM1 and CSQ3 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy 2027. Related application(s): P13/S3681/DIS

No surface water from the development shall be discharged onto the adjoining highway and a scheme to prevent this occurrence shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of development and implemented as approved prior to the first occupation of the development. Reason: In the interests of highway safety and in accordance with Policies G2, H10, T1 and EP6 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011 and Policies CSM1 and CSQ3 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy 2027.

A Construction Traffic Management Plan (CTMP) shall be submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved and the approved CTMP shall be implemented prior to any works being carried out on site and retained in place for the duration of development. Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to mitigate the impact of construction vehicles on the surrounding highway network, road infrastructure and local residents, particularly at morning and afternoon peak traffic times and in accordance with Policies G2, EP2, H10 and T1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011 and Policies CSM1 and CSQ3 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy 2027.

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, the treatment of the access road and hard standings, and the provision of boundary treatment shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The hard landscaping shall be implemented as approved prior to the first occupation of the development. The soft landscaping 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 to the complete satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority. 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, C9, D1 and H10 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011 and Policies CSEN1 and CSQ3 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy 2027.

The development hereby permitted shall be implemented in accordance with the recommendations of the Phase 1 Habitat Survey Report submitted with the application in all respects. Any variation shall be agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority before such change is made. Reason: To ensure that the development makes provision for important habitats/species on the site in accordance with Policies G2, C6 and H10 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011 and Policy CSB1 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy 2027.

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 H10 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

External lighting will only be permitted in accordance with a lighting scheme to be approved in writing by the local planning authority. Any such lighting shall be directed downwards to prevent nuisance to adjoining residential occupiers from light spillage and shall be turned on only during the conditioned hours of operation and remain off at all other times. Reason: To safeguard the amenity of neighbouring residents and the rural character of the countryside in accordance with Policies G2, EP3 and H10 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011 and Policy CSB1 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy 2027.

The development hereby permitted shall not commence until the foul drainage scheme shown in the Foul and Surface Water Drainage Strategy - Issue 3 submitted with the application has been carried out. Reason: To prevent pollution in accordance with Policies G2, EP1 and H10 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011 and Policy CSQ3 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy 2027.