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/S1394/DIS, P13/S2946/DIS

That the development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the details shown on the following approved plans, Roper_3_PL02, LOC_001, Roper_3_PL05, Roper_3_PL07a, Roper_3_PL06a, Roper_3_PL04A, Roper_3_PL03a and Roper_3_PL01a, 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/S1394/DIS

That the existing dwelling specified in the application to be demolished shall be demolished within one month of the first occupation of the dwelling hereby permitted. Reason: To ensure satisfactory comprehensive development in accordance with Policies G2, G4, C4, D1 and H12 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011 and Policy CSEN1 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy 2027. Related application(s): P13/S1394/DIS

Prior to the commencement of development detailed plans showing the existing and proposed ground levels of the site together with the slab levels and ridge heights of the proposed development, relative to a fixed datum point on adjoining land, shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be constructed in accordance with the approved details and thereafter retained as agreed. Reason: To ensure that the development properly relates to the levels of adjoining land in the interests of landscape character and in accordance with Policies G2, G4, C4, D1 and H12 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011 and Policies CSEN1 and CSQ3 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy 2027. Related application(s): P13/S1394/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. Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of the surrounding area in accordance with Policies G2, G4, C4, D1 and H12 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011 and Policies South Oxfordshire CSEN1 and CSQ3 of the Core Strategy 2027.

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, C, D, E and F shall be undertaken within the residential curtilage of the new dwelling hereby approved 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 the character of the surrounding area and residential amenity and in accordance with Policies G2, G4, C4, D1 and H12 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 designed and constructed with the sustainable measures as set out in the Sustainability Statement submitted with the application to attain a minimum of Level 3 of the Code for Sustainable Homes and these measures shall be in place prior to the first occupation of the development and thereafter retained as such. Reason: To ensure sustainable development in accordance with Policies G2 and H12 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011 and Policies CSQ2 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 and hard standings and boundary treatment, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. 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 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, G4, C4, C9, D1, H12 and H18 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011 and Policies CSEN1 and CSQ3 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy 2027.

Prior to the commencement of any site works (including demolition or site clearance) a protected area shall be designated for the Oak tree in the south-west corner of the site and the hedge along the front boundary of the site in accordance with a scheme to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To safeguard trees which are visually important in accordance with Policies G2, G4, C4, C9, D1 and H12 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011 and Policies CSEN1 and CSQ3 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy 2027.

The triple garage hereby permitted shall not be occupied at any time other than for purposes ancillary to the residential use of the dwelling known as Chiltern Cottage. 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, G4, C4, D1, D2, H12, T1 and T2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011 and Policies CSM1, CSEN1 and CSQ3 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy 2027.

No development shall commence until a phased contaminated land risk assessment including formulation of any necessary remediation proposals has been completed to the Local Planning Authoritys (LPA) satisfaction. The development shall then not be occupied until all approved remediation works are completed to the satisfaction of the LPA. All phases need to be undertaken by a person competent in contaminated land, in accordance with Defra and the Environment Agencies Model Procedures for the Management of Contaminated Land, CLR 11 and be approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Consulting the LPA with proposals for each phase is recommended. Phase 1 shall incorporate a desk study and site walk over to identify all potential contaminative uses on site and to inform the preliminary conceptual site model. If potential contamination is identified then Phase 2 shall be undertaken.Phase 2 shall include a comprehensive intrusive investigation in order to characterise the type, nature and extent of contamination present, the risks to receptors and where necessary to inform the remediation strategy proposals. If significant contamination is found then Phase 3 shall be undertaken.Phase 3 requires production of a remediation and validation scheme to ensure the site is rendered suitable for its proposed use. The remediation shall be carried out in accordance with a scheme and timetable first agreed in writing by the LPA. Phase 4 requires a full validation report detailing the measures carried out to ensure compliance with any approved remediation scheme in Phase 3 to be submitted to and approved in writing by the LPA. All implemented works shall be maintained in place thereafter. Reason: To ensure that any ground, water and gas contamination is identified and adequately addressed to ensure the safety of the development, the environment and to ensure the site is suitable for the proposed use in accordance with Policies G2, EP8 and H12 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.