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, 12-328-02 and 12-328-01, 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.

The building hereby permitted shall only be used for staff accommodation serving Larkstoke House, as outlined in the documents accompanying the application. Reason: In the interests of sustainability and as the separate occupation of the accommodation would represent an undesirable sub-division of the property and in accordance with policies E8, G2, G4 and C2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011 and policy CS1 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy 2027.

Notwithstanding the details shown on the approved plan, the materials to be used for the alterations to the external walls and roofs shall be of the same colour, type and texture as those used on the existing building (as clarified by the Agents letter dated 18/12/12). Reason: To safeguard the character of the building and the surrounding Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in accordance with Policies E8, G2, G6, D1, and C2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011 and policies CSEN1 and CSQ3 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), 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.

The development hereby permitted shall not be occupied until foul drainage works have been carried out in accordance with details that have been previously submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To prevent pollution in accordance with Policy EP1 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), no windows, doors or other openings other than those shown on the approved plan shall be inserted in any part of the development hereby permitted. Reason: To safeguard the amenities of adjoining occupiers and to protect the character and appearance of the building and surrounding Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in accordance with Policies E8, G2, G6, D1, and C2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011 and policies CSEN1 and CSQ3 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy 2027.