Planning Application Details

P20/S2526/FULApplication Type: Full Application (Show Map - opens in new window)
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Description
To undertake groundworks to change the existing contours of the land to create an active destination for the local community with areas of level playing space for informal recreation, sport, physical activity and community events, including the provision of a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA), a 2.4 metre high weldmesh fence along the western site boundary and a 1 metre high retaining wall (as clarified by additional information received 21 September 2020 and as amended / clarified by additional information received 25 September 2020).
Location
Memorial Hall Field Reade's Lane Sonning Common RG4 9LL
Grid Reference
470075/180057
Applicant
Sonning Common Parish Council
Village Hall
Wood Lane
Sonning Common
Reading
RG4 9SL
Agent
Sonning Common Parish Council
Village Hall
Wood Lane
Sonning Common
Reading
RG4 9SL
Case Officer
Phil Moule
Telephone: 01235 422600
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
 
Sonning Common Parish Council
Ros Varnes (Deputy Clerk)
Village Hall
Wood Lane
Sonning Common
Oxon
RG4 9SL
01 10 2020
04 09 2020
 
Chilterns Conservation Board
01 10 2020
26 08 2020
 
Countryside Officer(South Oxfordshire & Vale of White Horse)
06 08 2020
17 09 2020
 
Planning Enforcement Team
06 08 2020
 
Drainage - (South&Vale)
01 10 2020
18 11 2020
 
Sport England
01 10 2020
02 10 2020
 
Forestry Officer (South Oxfordshire District Council)
01 10 2020
22 10 2020
 
Contaminated Land
28 09 2020
12 10 2020
 
Env. Protection Team
05 08 2020
18 08 2020
 
Landscape Architect - SODC
01 10 2020
23 10 2020
 
Leisure - South
06 08 2020
18 08 2020
 
Oxfordshire County Council Single Response
01 10 2020
14 10 2020
 
SGN Plant Protection Team
05 08 2020
05 08 2020
 
Chiltern Edge Secondary School
Reade'S Lane
Sonning Common
Reading
RG4 9LN
01 10 2020
 
Kidmore End Memorial Hall
Reade'S Lane
Sonning Common
Reading
RG4 9LL
01 10 2020
 
Bishopswood Farm
Reade'S Lane
Gallowstree Common
Reading
RG4 9DR
01 10 2020
03 09 2020
 
Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge School
01 10 2020
 
24 Reade'S Lane
Sonning Common
Reading
RG4 9LP
01 10 2020
06 08 2020
 
Silverdale Road
Earley
RG6 7HS
01 10 2020
20 08 2020
 
Application Type
Major (Full Application)
Application Progress
Date Received  
14th July 2020
Registration Date  
14th July 2020
Start Consultation Period  
5th August 2020
End Consultation Period  
16th October 2020
Target Decision Date  
20th November 2020
Decision
Planning Permission on 19th November 2020
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): P20/S4798/DIS, P21/S0930/DIS, P21/S1980/DIS, P21/S3869/DIS

That the development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the details shown on the following approved plans Plans: Location Plan and Block Plan 3471-210 Rev C Site Layout WHC S20-032-001 Rev P8 Cross Section WHC S20-032-004 Rev P9 Levels Existing & Proposed WHC S20-032-002 Rev P8 Isopachytes Design WHC S20-032-003 Rev P8 Landscape Proposals 2185-TFC-00-00-DR-L-3002 Rev P03 MUGA Construction Details WHC S20-032-006 Rev D2 Retaining Wall Construction Details WHC S20-032-007 Rev D2 Arboricultural Impact Assessment (13 July 2020) Tree Protection Plan 710 Tree Protection Plan 711 Tree Protection Plan 712 Supporting documentation: Drainage Statement (28.9.20) Greenfield runoff rate Sonning Sonning Common MUGA Microdrainage Results Drainage Proposal for Sonning Common new MUGA Site Wate Management Plan 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/S4798/DIS, P21/S0930/DIS

The development shall not be commenced until a detailed sustainable drainage scheme has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. This shall be based on the report titled Drainage Proposal for Sonning Common new MUGA, sustainable drainage principles and an assessment of the hydrological and hydrogeological context of the development. The MUGA shall not be used by the public until the surface drainage works have been carried out and completed in accordance with the approved details. The scheme to be submitted shall include: · Infiltration tests in accordance with BRE Digest 365; · Detailed hydraulic calculations with consideration for the worst case 1:100 + 40% event; · Fully detailed sustainable surface water drainage layouts; · Appropriate consideration for overland flow routes and exceedance on a suitable plan; · Landscape plans with sustainable drainage features integrated and co-ordinated as appropriate; · Drainage Construction Details to include SUDS features; · Maintenance and Management Plan covering all surface water drainage and SUDS features. Reason: To prevent pollution and flooding in accordance with Policies EP1, EP4 and EP6 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011. Related application(s): P20/S4798/DIS

Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, including any site clearance or preparatory ground works, a mitigation strategy for badgers, which shall include details of a recent survey (no older than six months) and an assessment as to whether a development licence is required, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. Thereafter, the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To minimise the impacts of development on biodiversity, in accordance with Policies C6 and C8 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011, Policy CSB1 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy 2027 and paragraph 170 of the NPPF.

Prior to the commencement of any works, a Construction Management Plan (CMP) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. 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. The CTMP shall also state that no deliveries of plant or materials to/from the site will take place between the hours of 0730 - 0930 and 1500 - 1800. · Vehicle parking facilities for construction workers, other site operatives and visitors · Site offices and other temporary buildings · Loading and unloading of plant and materials · Storage of plant and materials used during construction · Vehicle wheel washing facilities · Measures to control the emission of noise, dust and dirt · Installation and maintenance of security hoarding/fencing · Method of prevention of debris being carried onto highway · Arrangements for turning vehicles Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to mitigate the impact of construction vehicles on the surrounding highway network and adjacent school, particularly at morning and afternoon peak traffic times and in accordance with Policy T1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

Prior to the installation of the MUGA on the site, details of the MUGA fence shall be submitted to an approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The MUGA fence shall thereafter be installed in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In the interests of the visual appearance of the development in accordance with Policy CSQ3 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy 2027 and Policy G2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

Prior to the installation of the 2.4 metre high weldmesh fence along the western boundary of the site, details of the appearance of fence (drawings or manufacturers specifications) shall be submitted to an approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The fence shall thereafter be installed in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In the interests of the visual appearance of the development in accordance with Policy CSQ3 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy 2027 and Policy G2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.

Prior to the commencement of any works on the site, the tree protection measures set out in the submitted Arboricultural Impact Assessment (13th July 2020) and shown on the Tree Protection Plans 710, 711 and 712 contained therein shall be installed and remain in place for the duration of all works. 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 implementation of the landscaping scheme as shown on the approved plan 2185-TFC-00-00-DR-L-3002 Rev 03, the proposed grass seeds mix to be used on the site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The grass seeds mix shall thereafter be implemented in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To secure an appropriate grass seed mix and 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.

The landscaping scheme as shown on the approved plan 2185-TFC-00-00-DR-L-3002 Rev 03 shall be implemented prior to the first occupation or use of the approved development (except as may be agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority) 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.

Prior to the first use of the sport and recreation facility a maintenance schedule and a long-term management plan for the soft landscaping works shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The schedule and plan shall be implemented in accordance with the agreed programme. 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.

The hours of operation for implementing the works hereby approved shall be restricted to 08:00-18:00 Monday to Friday and 08:00-13:00 on a Saturday. No work is permitted to take place on Sundays or Public Holidays. Reason: To protect the occupants of nearby residential properties from noise disturbance in accordance with Policy EP2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011
Appeal
No appeal lodged.
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