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, LOC 001 and HC PL 03, 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 external walls of the development hereby permitted shall be clad in horizontally aligned timber boarding in accordance with materials, details and colour finish specified on the plans hereby approved or in details 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 CS1, CSEN1 and CSQ3 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy 2027 and Policies C4, D1, G2 and H13 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.
That the materials to be used for the external walls and roofs of the development hereby approved shall be of the same colour, type and texture as those used on the existing building(s).
Reason: In the interests of the visual appearance of the development in accordance with Policies CS1, CSEN1 and CSQ3 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy 2027 and Policies C4, D1, G2 and H13 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.
The rooflights hereby approved shall be set flush with the plane of the roof in which they are to be inserted.
Reason: In the interests of the visual appearance of the development in accordance with Policies CS1, CSEN1 and CSQ3 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy 2027 and Policies C4, D1, G2 and H13 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.
The first floor window in the eastern elevation of the development hereby permitted shall be glazed in obscure glass with a minimum of level 3 obscurity, and shall be fixed shut below 1.7 metres above the floor level of the bathroom in which it is to be inserted, 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.
Prior to occupation of the extensions hereby permitted the proposed means of access onto the adjoining unclassified highway 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. Please note for this aspect of the works hereby approved you will still require written Highway Authority consent to carry out the proposed works, requiring an application to Oxfordshire County Council. More information can be found on their website: https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/cms/content/dropped-kerbs; or ring Oxfordshire County Council on 0345 310 11 11 and speak to the Licensing & Streetworks Team
Reason: In the interest of highway safety in accordance with Policy T1 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 HC PL 03 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 D2, EP6, T1 and T2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.