Conditions / Refusal Reasons
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, 112.73.1A, 112.73.2A, 112.73.3, 112.73.4, 112.73.5, 112.73.6, 112.73.7, 112.73.8, 00.001 and 00.002, 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 the development hereby approved, a photographic 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 DES1, DES2, ENV1 and ENV7 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.
Prior to the commencement of any site works or operations, including demolition and site clearance relating to the development hereby permitted, an Arboricultural Method Statement and accompanying Tree Protection Plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
The Arboricultural Method Statement must include the following:
(1) A specification of any pruning or tree surgery works to any trees to be retained, to prevent accidental damage by construction or demolition activities;
(2) The specification and location of temporary tree protective fencing and any ground protection required to protect all retained trees in accordance with the current edition of BS 5837 ''Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction'', and details of the timing and duration of its erection;
(3) The definition of areas for the storage or stockpiling of materials, temporary on-site parking, site offices and huts, mixing of cement or concrete, and fuel storage;
(4) The means of demolition of any existing site structures, and of the re-instatement of the area currently occupied thereby;
(5) The route and method of installation of drainage or any underground services in the vicinity of retained trees; Consideration will be made to avoid siting of utilities and service runs within the Root Protection Area (RPA) of all trees to be retained. Only where it can be demonstrated that there is no alternative location for the laying of utilities, will encroachment into the RPA be considered. Methodology for any installation works within the RPA will be provided and must be in compliance with the current edition of NJUG 'Guidelines for the planning and installation and maintenance of utility apparatus in proximity to trees'.
(6) The details and method of construction of any other structures such as boundary walls in the RPA of retained trees and how these relate to existing ground levels;
(7) The details of materials and method of construction of any roadway, driveway, parking, pathway or other surfacing within the RPA, which is to be of a 'No Dig' construction method, in accordance with the principles with in Arboricultural Association Guidance Note 12 "The use of cellular confinement systems near trees" and in accordance with current industry best practice; and is appropriate for the type of roadway required in relation to its usage.
(8) Provision for the supervision of ANY works within the RPA of trees to be retained, and for the monitoring of continuing compliance with the protective measures specified, by an appropriately qualified arboricultural consultant, to be appointed at the developer's expense and notified to the Local Planning Authority, prior to the commencement of development; and provision for the regular reporting of continued compliance or any departure there from to the Local Planning Authority.
Thereafter the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details with the agreed measures being kept in place during the entire course of development.
Reason: To safeguard trees which are visually important in accordance with Policies ENV1, DES1, and DES2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.
Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved a Landscape Implementation and Management Plan shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. The Plan shall include details of the restoration and maintenance of the parkland setting of the site and buildings not proposed for conversion, including the walled garden, squash court, and bothy . At all times thereafter, the site shall be managed in accordance with the details in the Plan
Reason: In the interests of the setting of the listed building and the landscape qualities of the site in accordance with Policies ENV1 and ENV7 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.
No development shall take place until updated bat surveys of all structures and trees impacted by the development have been completed and a report containing the results and a detailed mitigation strategy have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Council. Thereafter the development hereby approved shall be implemented in accordance with the detailed mitigation strategy
Reason: To protect the important species on the site, in accordance with Policy ENV2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.
The following works of roof stripping, any works to roof structures or hanging tiles shall not in any circumstances commence for the Stables, Corner Cottage, Workshops or Detached Cottage unless the Local Planning Authority has been provided with either:
a) a bat licence issued by Natural England pursuant to the Regulation 53 of The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 authorising the specified activity to go ahead; or
b) proof of registration of the site for a bat low impact class licence, has been submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
Thereafter, the approved measures shall be carried out and retained in accordance with the approved details.
Reason: To protect the important species on the site, in accordance with Policies ENV2 and ENV3 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.
Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved details of the alignment, width and surfacing of the proposed public footpath as shown on drawing SK-200625-01 shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The footpath shall be provided in accordance with the approved details prior to the first occupation of the development, and shall be retained for use by the general public thereafter.
Reason: To improve the connectivity of the village to the benefit of the amenity of the local community in accordance with Policies TRANS2 and TRANS5 of South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.
Cycle parking facilities shall be provided prior to the occupation of the development hereby approved, in accordance with full 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 Policy TRANS5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.
Any external lighting will only be permitted in accordance with a lighting scheme to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved. Any such lighting shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details.
Reason: To protect the appearance of the area, the environment and wildlife, and local residents from light pollution in accordance with Policy ENV12 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.
Prior to the commencement of development, a full surface water drainage scheme shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved.
Reason: To ensure the proper provision of surface water drainage and to ensure flooding is not exacerbated in the locality in accordance with Policy EP4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.
Prior to the commencement of development, a full foul water drainage scheme shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved.
Reason: To ensure the proper provision of foul water drainage and to ensure flooding and pollution is not exacerbated in the locality in accordance with policy EP4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.
That the buildings and structures specified in the application to be demolished as shown on drawing 00-002 shall be demolished prior to the first occupation of the development hereby permitted.
Reason: To ensure satisfactory comprehensive development in accordance with Policies DES1, DES2 and ENV1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.
Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved 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 accordance with the approved details prior to the occupation of the development hereby approved and retained thereafter.
Reason: To ensure adequate provision for the management of waste in accordance with Policy EP3 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (or any order revoking and re-enacting that Order), no means of access for vehicular traffic except for that shown on drawing 00-002 shall be formed or used between the land and the highway.
Reason: In the interests of highway safety and the visual appearance of the development in accordance with Policy TRANS5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.
Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved, the parking and turning areas shall be provided in accordance with the approved plan 00-002 and shall be constructed, laid out, surfaced, drained, 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 Policy TRANS5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.