Planning Application Details

P16/S2637/FULApplication Type: Full Application (Show Map - opens in new window)
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Description
The demolition of offices and redevelopment of site to form 9 new dwellings with car parking and associated development. (as supported by Agent's email and attached plan received on 20 September 2016. As amended by revised plans received on 07 November 2016 and as supported by Financial Viability Appraisal Report received on 30 November 2016). As supported by additional financial information and contamination report received on 08 March 2017.
Location
19 Gatehampton Road Goring RG8 0EN
Grid Reference
460346/180537
Applicant
Bentier Homes
2 Cherwell Road
Emmer Green
Reading
RG4 8QH
Agent
Apt Planning Ltd
Monks Court
Newbury Road
East Hendred
Oxon
OX12 8LG
Case Officer
Luke Veillet
Telephone: 07919 381602
Email: planning@southoxon.gov.uk
Consultation / Notification
No further Representations on this application will be accepted.

Consultations / Notifications to date are shown below.

Name / Number
Date Sent
Response Date
 
Goring on Thames Parish Council
c/o Mr Colin Ratcliff
Old Jubilee Fire Station
Red Cross Road
Goring
READING
RG8 9HG
15 11 2016
14 09 2016
 
Countryside Officer(South Oxfordshire & Vale of White Horse)
15 11 2016
29 11 2016
 
Forestry Officer (South Oxfordshire District Council)
15 11 2016
21 11 2016
 
Highways Liaison Officer (Oxfordshire County Council)
15 11 2016
30 08 2016
 
Health & Housing - Contaminated Land
09 03 2017
22 03 2017
 
Housing Development
01 12 2016
22 09 2016
 
Waste Management Officer (District Council)
15 11 2016
21 11 2016
 
12 Queens Court
Goring
Reading
RG8 0EW
15 11 2016
 
19 Gatehampton Road
Goring
Reading
RG8 0EN
15 11 2016
 
16 Queens Court
Goring
Reading
RG8 0EW
15 11 2016
 
21A Gatehampton Road
Goring
Reading
RG8 0EN
15 11 2016
08 01 2017
 
13 Queens Court
Goring
Reading
RG8 0EW
15 11 2016
 
15 Queens Court
Goring
Reading
RG8 0EW
15 11 2016
 
Tweenways
2 Gatehampton Road
Goring
Reading
RG8 0EP
15 11 2016
 
4 Gatehampton Road
Goring
Reading
RG8 0EP
15 11 2016
08 09 2016
 
6 Gatehampton Road, Goring
Reading
RG8 0EP
15 11 2016
03 10 2016
 
Application Type
Minor (Full Application)
Application Progress
Date Received  
2nd August 2016
Registration Date  
19th August 2016
Start Consultation Period  
23rd August 2016
End Consultation Period  
29th November 2016
Target Decision Date  
30th November 2016
Decision
Planning Permission on 19th April 2017
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. Related application(s): P17/S2117/DIS, P17/S4020/DIS

That the development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the details shown on the following approved plans, 15076-PE3010, 15076-PE3030, 15076-PP0011-B, 15076-PP0013-C, 15076-PE2010-B, 15076-PE1010-A, 15076-PP2030-B, 15076-PP1030-B, 15076-PP0012-B, 15076-PP0010-D and 15076-PE0010-C, 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): P17/S2117/DIS

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 Policy CSQ3 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy 2027 and Policies G2 and D1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011. Related application(s): P17/S2117/DIS

Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby permitted the proposed means of access onto Gatehampton Road is to be formed 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 Policy T1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011. Related application(s): P17/S2117/DIS

Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby permitted vision splays measuring 2.4 metres by 43 metres shall be provided to each side of the access and the vision splays shall not be obstructed by any object, structure, planting or other material with a height exceeding or growing above 0.6 metres as measured from carriageway level. Reason: In the interest of highway safety in accordance with Policy T1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011. Related application(s): P17/S2117/DIS

Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved, the parking and turning areas shall be provided in accordance with the approved plan 15076-PP0010-D and shall be constructed, laid out, surfaced, drained and completed to be compliant with sustainable drainage (SuDS) principles, 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.

A Construction Traffic Management Plan (CTMP) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of development. The approved CTMP shall be implemented prior to any works being carried out on site, and shall be maintained throughout the course of the development. Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to mitigate the impact of construction vehicles on the surrounding highway network, road infrastructure and local residents, particularly at morning and afternoon peak traffic times and in accordance with Policy T1 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 T1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

The garage accommodation at Plot 1 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 T1 and T2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

That a scheme for the landscaping of the site, including the planting of live trees and shrubs, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted. The scheme shall be implemented as approved within 12 months of the occupation of the first residential unit 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 mitigate for the loss of existing trees and to help to assimilate the development into its surroundings 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.

Prior to the commencement of any site works or operations relating to the development hereby permitted, an arboricultural method statement to ensure the satisfactory protection of retained trees during the construction period shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Written approval must be obtained prior to commencement of any site works including demolition. The matters to be encompassed within the arboricultural method statement shall include the following:- (i) A specification for the pruning of, or tree surgery to, trees to be retained in order to prevent accidental damage by construction activities; (ii) The specification of the location, materials and means of construction of temporary protective fencing and/or ground protection in the vicinity of trees to be retained, in accordance with the recommendations of BS 5837 'Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction' and details of the timing and duration of its erection; (iii) 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; (iv) The means of demolition of any existing site structures, and of the re-instatement of the area currently occupied thereby; (v) The specification of the routing and means of installation of drainage or any underground services in the vicinity of retained trees; (vi) The details and method of construction of any other structures such as boundary walls in the vicinity of retained trees and how these relate to existing ground levels; (vii) The details of the materials and method of construction of any roadway, parking, pathway or other surfacing within the RPA, which is to be of a 'no dig' construction method in accordance with the principles of Arboricultural Practice Note 12 "Through the Trees to Development", and in accordance with current industry best practice; and as appropriate for the type of roadway required in relation to its usage. (viii) Provision for the supervision of ANY works within the root protection areas 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 CSEN1 and CSQ3 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy 2027 and Policies G2, C9 and D1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

Prior to the commencement of the development a phased risk assessment shall be carried out by a competent person in accordance with current government and Environment Agency Guidance and Approved Codes of Practice. Each phase shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. 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 if significant contamination is identified to inform the remediation strategy. Phase 3 requires that a remediation strategy be submitted to and approved by the LPA to ensure the site will be rendered suitable for its proposed use. Reason: To ensure that any ground, water and associated 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 Policy EP8 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

The development shall not be occupied until any previously approved remediation strategy has been carried out in full and a validation report confirming completion of these works has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure that any ground, water and associated 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 Policy EP8 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), the enlargement, improvement or other alteration of any dwellinghouse as described in Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A of the Order shall not be undertaken without obtaining planning permission for the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure the Local Planning Authority retains control over any future development as specified in the condition in the interests of amenity and in accordance with Policy CSQ3 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy 2027 and Policies G2 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) the provision within the curtilage of the dwelling of any building, enclosure or swimming pool as described in Schedule 2, Part 1, Class E of the Order shall not be undertaken without obtaining planning permission for the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure the Local Planning Authority retains control over any future development as specified in the condition in the interests of amenity in accordance with Policy CSQ3 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy 2027 and Policies G2 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 other than those shown on the approved plan(s) shall be inserted in the upper walls or roof slopes of the development hereby permitted. Reason: To safeguard the amenities of adjoining occupiers in accordance with Policies D4 and H4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

The cill level of the roof light in the north-west facing roof slope of Plot 4 and the south-east facing roof slope of Plot 9 shall be at least 1.7 metres above the floor level of the associated rooms and shall be retained as such. Reason: To ensure that the development is not unneighbourly in accordance with Policies H4 and D4 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 part(s) of the roof of the development hereby approved shall be used as a balcony or terrace nor shall any access be formed thereto. Reason: To safeguard the amenities of adjoining occupiers in accordance with Policies D4 and H4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.
Appeal
No appeal lodged.
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