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, 871.04 Rev G, 871.03 Rev E and LOC 001, 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 exterior of the development hereby permitted shall only be constructed in the materials specified on the plans hereby approved or in materials which shall previously have been 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, H4 and D1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

The dwelling shall achieve Level 4 of the Code for Sustainable Homes. The dwelling shall not 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 hereby approved, the parking and turning areas shall be provided in accordance with the approved plan 871.04 Rev G 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 T1 and T2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority, all service runs shall be located outside of the Root Protection Areas of the trees on site. Reason: To safeguard trees which are visually important in accordance with Policy CSQ3 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy 2027 and Policies G2, C9 and D1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

The flat above the garage / home office hereby permitted shall not be occupied at any time other than for purposes ancillary to the residential use of the main dwelling on site. 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 in accordance with Policy H4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

The office floor space shown on Drawing No.871.03 Rev E hereby approved shall at no time be used other than for purposes ancillary to or in connection with the principal use of the dwelling on site. Reason: In the interests of sustainability and to protect the rural character of the area, in accordance with policies CSS1, CSEM4 and CSEN1 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy and policy G2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

The development to which this permission relates shall not be exercised in addition to or in combination with any part of the development permitted under reference P13/S1236/FUL. Accordingly, this permission shall be alternative to the previous permission so that either, but not both, may be implemented. Reason: To prevent an inappropriate development of the site by the implementation or partial implementation of both permissions in accordance with Policies CSQ3 and CSEN1 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy and policies G2, D1 and H4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

The dwelling hereby permitted shall not be occupied until the existing access onto Old Bix Road is permanently and effectively closed. Reason: In the interest of highway safety in accordance with Policy T1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.