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, 01, 3055 3A, 3055 2A and 3055 1A, 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 detailed plans showing the existing and proposed ground levels of the site together with the slab and ridge levels of the proposed development, relative to a fixed datum point on adjoining land outside of the application site, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure a satisfactory form of development in accordance with Policies CSEN1 and CSQ3 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy 2027 and Policies G2, D1, D4 and H4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved 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: In the interests of the visual appearance of the development in accordance with Policies CSEN1 and CSQ3 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy 2027 and Policies G2, D1 and H4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

The bathroom/en-suite windows in the first floor side elevations of the dwellings hereby permitted shall be glazed in obscure glass, and shall be fixed shut with the exception of a top hung openable fanlight, 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 H4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

The cill level of the second floor rooflights in the dwellings hereby approved shall be at least 1.7 metres above the floor level of the associated rooms and shall be retained as such. No additional rooflights shall be inserted into the main roof of the development hereby approved without the prior written permission of the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure that the development is not unneighbourly in accordance with Policies G2, D4 and H4 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; B - Roof Extensions; E - Outbuildings; and F - Hardstandings 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 CSEN1 and CSQ3 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy 2027 and Policies G2, D1, D4 and H4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

The dwellings shall achieve Level 4 of the Code for Sustainable Homes. No dwelling shall be occupied until a final Code Certificate has been issued for it certifying that Code Level 4 has been achieved. Reason: To ensure high standards of sustainable design and construction in accordance with Policy CSQ2 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy 2027.

Prior to the first occupation of the development, the existing means of access onto Greys Road shall be improved and laid out and constructed strictly in accordance with the local highway authority's specifications and all ancillary works specified shall be undertaken. Reason: In the interest of highway safety in accordance with Policies G2, H4 and T1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

The vision splays shall not be obstructed by any object, structure, planting or other material with a height exceeding or growing above 0.9 metres as measured from carriageway level. Reason: In the interest of highway safety in accordance with Policies G2, T1 and H4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved, the parking and turning areas shall be provided in accordance with the approved plan 3055/1/A and shall be constructed, laid out, surfaced, drained and completed, and shall be retained unobstructed except for the parking of vehicles associated with the development at all times. Reason: In the interests of highway safety and in accordance with Policies G2, D2, T1, T2 and H4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

No surface water from the development shall be discharged onto the adjoining highway. Reason: In the interests of highway safety in accordance with Policy G2, T1 and H4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

The garage accommodation hereby approved shall be retained as such and shall not be adapted for living purposes without the prior written permission of the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to ensure the provision of adequate off-street car parking in accordance with Policies G2, D2, T1, T2 and H4 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, 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 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, shall be planted and properly maintained in a position or positions first approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To help to assimilate the development into its surroundings in accordance with Policies CSEN1 and CSQ3 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy 2027 and Policies G2, C9, D1 and H4 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 design, demolition and construction" that shall first 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 CSEN1 and CSQ3 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy 2027 and Policies G2, C9, D1 and H4 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 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 Policy CSEN1 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy 2027 and Policies G2, EP3 and H4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.