Planning Application Details

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): P20/S4544/DIS

That the development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the details shown on the following approved plans, 002 B, 001 B, 010 B, 91 A, 92 H, 93 F, 42 E, 52 C, 062 C, 72 D, 82 D, 041 G, 051 F, 061 F, 071 E, 081 F, 90 C and DTA DN HOT1, 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): P20/S4544/DIS

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 CSEN1 and CSQ3 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy 2027 and Policies G2, H4 and D1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011. Related application(s): P20/S4544/DIS

Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, including any stripping or demolition, an updated bat survey report for "The Cottage" shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The updated bat survey report shall assess whether further bat activity surveys are required. If further bat activity surveys are required, the updated bat survey report shall present the results of those surveys along with any protected species licensing and detailed mitigation requirements for the development. Thereafter, the development shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To protect the important species on the site, in accordance with provisions of the NPPF and policies CSB1 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy 2027 and C6 and C8 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011. Related application(s): P20/S4544/DIS

Prior to the commencement of any site works (including demolition or site clearance) a protected area shall be designated for all existing trees which are shown to be retained, and the trees shall be protected in accordance with a scheme which complies with the current edition of BS 5837: "Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction" that shall first have been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. The agreed measures shall be 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. Related application(s): P20/S4544/DIS

Prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted a scheme for the landscaping of the site, including the planting of live trees and shrubs, the treatment of the access road and hard standings, and the provision of boundary treatment shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme shall be implemented prior to the first occupation or use of development 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 help to assimilate the development into its surroundings 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. Related application(s): P20/S4544/DIS

Prior to the commencement of development, a full surface water drainage scheme, including details of the size, position and construction of drainage works, shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. The drainage scheme shall be designed to accommodate a 1 in 100 year storm + 40% CC and shall be implemented 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 Policies EP1, EP4 and EP6 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

That, 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 scheme shall include details of the size, position and construction of the drainage scheme, all coupled with calculations to evidence this. Thereafter, the foul drainage shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved. Reason: To prevent pollution in accordance with Policy EP1 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.

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 and directed downwards to prevent nuisance to adjoining residential occupiers from light spillage. Reason: To protect the appearance of the area, the environment and wildlife, and local residents from light pollution in accordance with Policy EP3 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

The flintwork on the exterior of the development hereby permitted shall be constructed using traditional knapped flint, individually laid as part of the construction and lime mortar. Reason: In the interests of the visual appearance of the development in accordance with Policies CSEN1 and CSQ3 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy 2027 and Policies G2, H4 and D1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

In connection with the implementation of this permission no construction works shall take place outside the hours of 7.30am to 6pm Mondays to Fridays and 8am to 1pm on Saturdays. Works shall not take place at all on Sundays or Bank Holidays. Reason: To safeguard the amenity of neighbouring residents in accordance with Policies G2 and EP2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

Prior to occupation of the development hereby permitted the proposed means of access onto Highlands Lane 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.

The vision splays shown on the approved plan 091 A shall not be obstructed by any object, structure, planting or other material with a height exceeding or growing above 0.9 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.

Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved, the parking and turning areas shall be provided in accordance with the approved plan 092 H 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.

The garage accommodation hereby approved shall be retained as such and shall not be adapted for living purposes without planning permission from 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.

The first and second floor windows in the south elevation of Plot 1, north elevations of Plots 2 and 3 and west elevation of Plot 4 hereby permitted shall be glazed in obscure glass with a minimum of level 3 obscurity, 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 Policies D4 and H4 or H13 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, or 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 and in accordance with Policies CSEN1 and CSQ3 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy 2027, Policies G2 and D1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011 and Policy DQS1 of the Henley and Harpsden Neighbourhood Plan..