Description
Proposal to increase roof height and convert loft to living accommodation, including re-roofing (as amended by plans reducing size of rear windows, and amplified by supporting information)
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, 1937.G.1, 1937.G.2, 1937.G.3, 1937.G.4, 1937.G.7, 1937.G.8, 1937.G.9, 1937.G.6 Rev A, 1937.G.10 and 1937.G.5 Rev A, 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 application form of the development 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 Policy CSQ3 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy 2027 and Policies G2, D1 and H13 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.
The existing hedge along the whole of the northern boundary of the land shall be retained and properly maintained at a height of not less than 4 metres from the ground level of Hillcroft. Any plant which may die or be seriously damaged or destroyed within 5 years of the completion of the development shall be replaced and the replacement shall be properly maintained.
Reason: To help to assimilate the development into its surroundings and safeguard the privacy of neighbouring dwellings in accordance with Policy CSQ3 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy 2027 and Policies D4, C9 and D1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting that Order) no window(s), door(s) or other openings shall be inserted at any time in the southern or northern side elevations, or south or north facing roof planes of the development hereby approved.
Reason: To safeguard the amenities of the occupiers of adjoining properties in accordance with Policies D4 and H4 or H13 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.
The window serving the en-suite bathroom in the rear elevation of the development 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 Policy H13 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.