Planning Application Details

P19/S1928/OApplication Type: Outline (Show Map - opens in new window)
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Description
Outline planning permission for up to 70 homes with associated open space and sustainable drainage with all matters reserved (as amended / clarified by plans and information received 17 September 2020).
Location
Land off Cuxham Road Watlington
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Applicant
Providence Land Limited and Zagor FIC
C/O Agent
Agent
Howard Sharp and Partners LLP
79 Great Peter Street
Westminster
LONDON
SW1P 2EZ
Case Officer
Emma Bowerman
Telephone: 01235 422600
Email: planning@southoxon.gov.uk
View officers committee report (13/01/2021) here
Consultation / Notification
No further Representations on this application will be accepted.

Consultations / Notifications to date are shown below.

Name / Number
Date Sent
Response Date
 
Air Quality
28 09 2020
13 10 2020
 
Chilterns Conservation Board
28 06 2019
16 08 2019
 
Contaminated Land
27 06 2019
10 07 2019
 
Countryside Officer(South Oxfordshire & Vale of White Horse)
28 09 2020
19 10 2020
 
Cuxham with Easington Parish
c/o Chariman Ian Goldsmith
College Farm House
Cuxham
Watlington
OX49 5NF
28 09 2020
12 10 2020
 
Drainage - (South&Vale)
28 06 2019
12 08 2019
 
Env. Protection Team
28 09 2020
26 10 2020
 
Environment Agency
28 06 2019
15 07 2019
 
Forestry Officer (South Oxfordshire District Council)
28 06 2019
16 08 2019
 
Housing Development
28 06 2019
12 01 2021
 
Oxfordshire County Council Single Response
28 09 2020
07 12 2020
 
Pyrton Parish Council
c/o Genevieve Young
Christmas Cottage
Pyrton
WATLINGTON
Oxon
OX49 5AP
28 09 2020
12 10 2020
 
SGN Plant Protection Team
27 06 2019
27 06 2019
 
Thames Water Development Control
28 06 2019
10 07 2019
 
Urban Design Officer (South Oxon & Vale of White Horse DC)
28 06 2019
06 08 2019
 
Watlington Parish Council
c/o Ms K Tynan
Watlington Parish Office
1 Old School Place
Gorwell
WATLINGTON, Oxon
OX49 5QH
28 09 2020
12 10 2020
 
18 Pyrton Lane
Watlington
OX49 5LX
16 01 2021
 
consulted by email
05 01 2021
 
13 Ash Close
Watlington
OX49 5LW
28 09 2020
31 10 2020
 
consulted by email
31 10 2020
 
26 Sycamore Close
Watlington
OX49 5LN
14 10 2020
 
6 Sycamore Close
Watlington
OX49 5LN
28 09 2020
14 10 2020
 
20 Beech Close
Watlington
OX49 5LL
28 09 2020
12 10 2020
 
27 Ash Close
Watlington
OX49 5LW
12 10 2020
 
5 Ash Close
Watlington
OX49 5LW
12 10 2020
 
7 Beech Close
Watlington
OX49 5LL
28 09 2020
12 10 2020
 
Shirburn Castle
Castle Road
Shirburn
Watlington
OX49 5DL
12 10 2020
 
Shirburn Castle
Castle Road
Shirburn
Watlington
OX49 5DL
12 10 2020
 
Stone Cottage
Cuxham
Watlington
OX49 5NF
12 10 2020
 
consulted by email
12 10 2020
 
16 Beech Close
Watlington
OX49 5LL
28 09 2020
11 10 2020
 
16 Sycamore Close
Watlington
OX49 5LN
11 10 2020
 
17 Beech Close
Watlington
OX49 5LL
11 10 2020
 
19 Beech Close
Watlington
OX49 5LL
11 10 2020
 
2 Beech Close
Watlington
OX49 5LL
28 09 2020
11 10 2020
 
2 Beech Close
Watlington
OX49 5LL
11 10 2020
 
2 Sycamore Close
Watlington
OX49 5LN
28 09 2020
11 10 2020
 
21 Beech Close
Watlington
OX49 5LL
11 10 2020
 
4 Beech Close
Watlington
OX49 5LL
11 10 2020
 
8 Kennet Close
Berinsfield
Wallingford
OX10 7PX
11 10 2020
 
consulted by email
11 10 2020
 
consulted by email
11 10 2020
 
14 Beech Close
Watlington
OX49 5LL
28 09 2020
26 10 2020
 
18 Beech Close
Watlington
OX49 5LL
28 09 2020
30 09 2020
 
23
St. Leonards Close
Watlington
Watlington
Oxfordshire
OX495PQ
28 09 2020
03 09 2019
 
Glebe Farm, Cuxham Road
Watlington
OX49 5NB
28 09 2020
11 01 2021
 
10 Pyrton Lane, Watlington
OX49 5LX
28 09 2020
07 07 2019
 
35 Littlewood
Stokenchurch
Buckinghamshire
HP14 3TF
28 09 2020
06 07 2019
 
1 Beech Close
Watlington
OX49 5LL
28 09 2020
 
11 Ash Close
Watlington
OX49 5LW
28 09 2020
 
12 Sycamore Close
Watlington
OX49 5LN
28 09 2020
 
14 Sycamore Close
Watlington
OX49 5LN
28 09 2020
 
15 Ash Close
Watlington
OX49 5LW
28 09 2020
 
17 Ash Close
Watlington
OX49 5LW
28 09 2020
 
19 Ash Close
Watlington
OX49 5LW
28 09 2020
 
4 Sycamore Close
Watlington
OX49 5LN
28 09 2020
 
7 Ash Close
Watlington
OX49 5LW
28 09 2020
 
9 Ash Close
Watlington
OX49 5LW
28 09 2020
 
Pyrton Manor
Pyrton
WATLINGTON
OX49 5AN
28 09 2020
 
Application Type
Major (Outline)
Application Progress
Date Received  
13th June 2019
Registration Date  
18th June 2019
Start Consultation Period  
27th June 2019
End Consultation Period  
12th October 2020
Target Decision Date  
17th January 2022
Target Committee Meeting  
13th January 2021
Decision
Outline Planning Permission on 17th January 2022
Conditions / Refusal Reasons
Details of the appearance, landscaping, layout, scale and access (hereinafter called "the reserved matters") shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before any development takes place and the development shall be carried out as approved. 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): P22/S3856/DIS, P22/S4195/DIS, P22/S4464/DIS, P22/S4476/DIS, P22/S4479/DIS, P22/S4482/DIS, P22/S4483/DIS, P23/S1802/DIS, P23/S3733/DIS, P24/S0382/DIS

Application for approval of the reserved matters shall be made to the Local Planning Authority not later than 3 years from 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.

The development hereby permitted shall take place not later than 2 years from the date of approval of the last of the reserved matters to be approved. 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, P18-1807_014 Sheet No: 02 Rev: - I, except as controlled or modified by conditions of this permission. Reason: For the avoidance of doubt.

The total number of dwellings in the reserved matters shall not exceed 70. Reason: To protect local amenities in accordance with Policies STRAT1, H1, ENV1, DES1 and DES2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

The mix of market housing for the reserved matters for the development hereby permitted shall be designed to include a mix of dwelling types and sizes to meet the needs of current and future households based on the most up-to-date evidence on housing needs. Reason: In accordance with Policy H11 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035, WATLINGTON HOUSING POLICY: Site C and Policy P5 of the Watlington Neighbourhood Development Plan.

The details to be submitted in compliance with condition 1 shall include: a) An energy statement; b) Details of roads, accesses, footpaths and services; c) Schedule of external materials; d) Vehicle and cycle parking facilities; e) Waste and recycling facilities; f) Boundary treatments; g) Details of all street furniture; h) Existing and proposed ground levels; and i) Maintenance schedule and long-term management plan for soft landscaping. The development shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure satisfactory standards of development, in the interests of visual and residential amenity, and to limit carbon dioxide emissions from new developments in accordance with Policies ENV1, ENV6, EP3, DES1, DES2, DES6 and DES10 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035 and WATLINGTON HOUSING POLICY: Site C and Policies P1, P3 and P5 of the Watlington Neighbourhood Development Plan.

Concurrent with the submission of any reserved matters application related to this outline planning permission, a Biodiversity Enhancement Plan (BEP) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The BEP should include: a) Details of habitat creation or enhancements (this could cross reference relevant landscape plans) and include suitably detailed drawings and cross sections as required; b) Details of species enhancements including relevant scale plans and drawings showing the location, elevation and type of features such as bat and bird boxes etc. as appropriate; c) Selection of appropriate strategies for creating / restoring target habitats or introducing target species; d) Selection of specific techniques and practices for establishing vegetation; e) Sources of habitat materials (e.g. plant stock) or species individuals; f) Method statement for site preparation and establishment of target features; g) Extent and location of proposed works; and h) Full details of a biodiversity metric assessment to demonstrate that the proposed development can deliver a net gain for biodiversity. Thereafter, the biodiversity enhancement measures shall be developed on site and retained in accordance with the approved details. All enhancements should be delivered prior to the final occupation of the relevant phase. Reason: To secure net gains for biodiversity, in accordance with Policy ENV3 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035 and Policy P3 of the Watlington Neighbourhood Development Plan.

Prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted, a phasing plan detailing the phasing of the Edge Road and the housing, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In order to secure the satisfactory development of the site and in the interests if highway safety and in accordance with Policies TRANS2, TRANS3 and TRANS4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035 and WATLINGTON HOUSING POLICY: Site C and Policy P8 of the Watlington Neighbourhood Development Plan.

Prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted, a scheme for off-site highway works shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved works shall be implemented in full before the first occupation of the development or in accordance with a programme of implementation agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In the interest of highway safety in accordance with Policies TRANS2, TRANS3 and TRANS5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035 and Policies P2 and P8 of the Watlington Neighbourhood Development Plan.

Prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted, specification details of the proposed vehicular accesses, driveways and turning areas that serve the dwellings shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Prior to the occupation of each dwelling, the vehicular accesses, driveways and turning areas that serve that dwelling shall be constructed, laid out, surfaced and drained in accordance with approved details. Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to ensure a satisfactory standard of construction and layout for the development in accordance with Policy TRANS5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

Prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted, a Construction Traffic Management Plan (CTMP) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved CTMP shall be adhered to and implemented throughout the construction period strictly in accordance with the approved details. 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 TRANS5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035 and Policy P2 of the Watlington Neighbourhood Development Plan.

Prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted, a Green Travel Plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The Green Travel Plan shall include proposals for all travel by modes other than the private car for journeys to and from site and shall be implemented on first occupation of the development. Reason: To promote the use of non-car modes of transport in accordance with Policies TRANS2, TRANS4 and Policy P2 of the Watlington Neighbourhood Development Plan.

Prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted, a detailed lighting scheme including a programme for its delivery, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be implemented in accordance with the approved scheme. Reason: To minimise the impacts of development on the surrounding landscape and heritage assets, in accordance with Policies ENV1, ENV6, ENV7, ENV8 and DES6 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035 and Policies P1 and P3 of the Watlington Neighbourhood Development Plan.

Prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted (including any vegetation clearance or preparatory ground works), a Construction Environmental Management Plan for Biodiversity (CEMP: Biodiversity) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The CEMP: Biodiversity shall include the following: a) Update ecological surveys for relevant habitats and species. Update surveys shall follow national good practice guidelines; b) Risk assessment of potentially damaging construction activities; c) Identification of biodiversity protection zones; d) Practical measures (both physical measures and sensitive working practices) to avoid, reduce or mitigate the impacts on important habitats and protected species during construction; e) The location and timing of sensitive works to avoid harm to biodiversity features; f) The times during construction when specialist ecologists need to be present on site to oversee works; g) Responsible persons and lines of communication; and h) Use of protective fences, exclusion barriers and warning signs. The approved CEMP: Biodiversity shall be adhered to and implemented throughout the construction period strictly in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To minimise the impacts of development on biodiversity, in accordance with Policies ENV2 and ENV3 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035 and Policy P3 of the Watlington Neighbourhood Development Plan.

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: a) A specification of any pruning or tree surgery works to any trees to be retained, to prevent accidental damage by construction or demolition activities; b) 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; c) 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; d) The means of demolition of any existing site structures, and of the re-instatement of the area currently occupied thereby; e) 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'; f) 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; g) 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; h) 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; and i) A scheme to protect existing hedges on site whilst development operations are in progress. 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 and Policy P3 of the Watlington Neighbourhood Development Plan.

Prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted, a surface water drainage scheme based on the principles outlined in Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy REF: 0984 Nov. 2018 by Broughton Beatty Wearring Engineering consultants and illustrated on plan 0984/9/01 'Indicative Drainage Strategy' shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The information should include: a) Results of intrusive ground investigations and soakage testing in accordance with BRE 365; b) Microdrainage calculations for storm network up to and including 1 in 100-year storm event with 40% allowance for climate change; and c) Maintenance responsibilities and schedule for all SuDS features. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details prior to the first occupation of the development. Reason: To prevent pollution and flooding in accordance with Policies ENV12 and EP4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035 and Policies P3 and P8 of the Watlington Neighbourhood Development Plan.

Prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted, 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. 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 Policies ENV12 and EP4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035 and Policies P3 and P8 of the Watlington Neighbourhood Development Plan.

Prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted, an acoustic assessment of the traffic from the Edge Road shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The assessment shall include details of any necessary noise mitigation measures to protect the new dwellings from the external noise environment. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved scheme prior to the first occupation of the development or as otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To minimise the noise levels from the new Edge Road and to ensure a satisfactory residential environment for future occupiers, in accordance with Policies DES6 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035

Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby permitted, a detailed layout and management plan for the children's play space shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, such details to include: a) Landscape treatment, details and age range of proposed play equipment, and any boundary treatment, street furniture including seats, bins etc. and proposed planting; b) Management responsibilities, maintenance schedules including safety inspections and replacement provisions; and c) A timetable for the implementation of the play area(s) and the management and maintenance of the area(s) for a minimum period of 20 years from its first provision. The play space shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details and be maintained as such thereafter. Reason: To meet the need for children's play space in accordance with Policy INF1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035 and WATLINGTON HOUSING POLICY: Site C and Policy P8 of the Watlington Neighbourhood Development Plan.

Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby permitted, a scheme outlining mitigation measures to address any adverse impacts on local air quality shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The mitigation measures shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details prior to occupation, or in accordance with a programme agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To mitigate any impacts on air quality and in accordance with Policy EP1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035 and WATLINGTON HOUSING POLICY: Site C and Policy P2 of the Watlington Neighbourhood Development Plan.

Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby permitted, details of the means by which the dwellings may be connected to the utilities to be provided on site to facilitate super-fast broadband connectivity 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. Reason: In the interests of providing sustainable living environments, to promote home working, reduce the need to travel and to mitigate any impacts on air pollution in accordance with Policies INF2 and EP1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035 and Policy P8 of the Watlington Neighbourhood Development Plan.

Prior to the first occupation any dwelling hereby permitted, a scheme to provide each house with on-plot Electric Vehicle Charging Points shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme shall also include Electric Vehicle Charging Points for communal parking. Thereafter each Electric Vehicle Charging Point shall be implemented prior to the occupation of the dwelling it would serve. Reason: To ensure sustainable forms of transport are provided in accordance with Policy TRANS5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035 and WATLINGTON HOUSING POLICY: Site C of the Watlington Neighbourhood Development Plan.

Prior to the first occupation any dwelling hereby permitted, confirmation of either of the following shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority: a) All wastewater network upgrades required to accommodate the additional flows from the development have been completed; or b) A housing and infrastructure phasing plan has been agreed with Thames Water to allow additional properties to be occupied. Where a housing and infrastructure phasing plan is agreed, no occupation shall take place other than in accordance with the agreed housing and infrastructure phasing plan. Reason: Network reinforcement works are likely to be required to accommodate the proposed development and any reinforcement works identified will be necessary in order to avoid sewage flooding and/or potential pollution incidents in accordance with Policies ENV12 and EP4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035 and Policies P3 and P8 of the Watlington Neighbourhood Development Plan.

In connection with the implementation of this permission no construction works shall take place outside the hours of 07:30 to 18:00 Mondays to Fridays and 08:00 to 13:00 on Saturdays. Works shall not take place at all on Sundays or Bank Holidays without the prior written authority of the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To protect the occupants of nearby residential properties from noise disturbance in accordance with Policy ENV12 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

The dwellings hereby approved shall meet the following requirements: a) all affordable housing and at least 15% of market housing shall be designed to meet the standards of Part M (4) Category 2: accessible and adaptable dwellings (or any replacement standards); b) at least 5% of affordable housing dwellings shall be designed to meet the standards of Part M (4) Category 3: wheelchair accessible dwellings; and c) all affordable housing and 1 and 2 bed market housing dwellings shall be designed to meet the Nationally Described Space Standards. Upon completion of the development evidence of construction to these standards shall be provided to the Local Planning Authority if requested. Reason: To ensure that there is an adequate stock of properties to meet the needs of people with disabilities, to provide adequate living conditions for future residents and in accordance with policy H11 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.
Appeal
No appeal lodged.
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