Planning Application Details

P20/S4263/FULApplication Type: Full Application (Show Map - opens in new window)
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Description
Demolition of an existing outbuilding and part of the existing dwelling and the erection of a detached dwelling with parking and amenity space (as amended to remove balcony and alter side facing windows).
Location
1 Kennylands Road Sonning Common RG4 9JR
Grid Reference
470564/179945
Applicant
Mr G Bertram
1 Kennylands Road
Sonning Common
Reading
RG4 9JR
Agent
Gareth Bertram Ltd
1 Kennylands Road
Sonning Common
Reading
RG4 9JR
Case Officer
Tom Wyatt
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
29 01 2021
04 01 2021
 
6 Kennylands Road
Sonning Common
Reading
RG4 9JT
29 01 2021
02 12 2020
 
Blindcare
Springhill
Kennylands Road
Sonning Common
Reading
RG4 9JT
17 11 2020
 
Springhill
Kidmore Lane
Sonning Common
Reading
RG4 9SH
17 11 2020
 
5 Kennylands Road
Sonning Common
Reading
RG4 9JR
29 01 2021
06 12 2020
 
Countryside Officer(South Oxfordshire & Vale of White Horse)
18 11 2020
14 12 2020
 
Drainage - (South&Vale)
18 11 2020
08 12 2020
 
Forestry Officer (South Oxfordshire District Council)
18 11 2020
13 01 2021
 
South -Highways Liaison Officer (Oxfordshire County Council)
29 01 2021
16 12 2020
 
3 Kennylands Road
Sonning Common
Reading
RG4 9JR
17 11 2020
 
63 Wood Lane
Sonning Common
Reading
RG4 9SJ
17 11 2020
 
Building Control Manager
29 01 2021
31 01 2021
 
Application Type
Minor (Full Application)
Application Progress
Date Received  
10th November 2020
Registration Date  
10th November 2020
Start Consultation Period  
17th November 2020
End Consultation Period  
12th February 2021
Target Decision Date  
5th January 2021
Decision
Planning Permission on 8th March 2021
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): P21/S1703/DIS, P23/S2885/DIS, P23/S3161/DIS

That the development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the details shown on the following approved plans, 2007 p100, 2007 p103, 2007 p105, 2007 p101, 2007 p102, P107, P108, 2007 p104A, 2007 p106A, 2007 p107 and 2007 p108, 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): P21/S1703/DIS

Prior to the commencement of the development above foundation level, 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 DES1 and DES2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035. Related application(s): P21/S1703/DIS

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: (1) A specification of any pruning or tree surgery works to any trees to be retained, to prevent accidental damage by construction or demolition activities; (2) 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; (3) 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; (4) The means of demolition of any existing site structures, and of the re-instatement of the area currently occupied thereby; (5) 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'. (6) 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; (7) 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. (8) 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. 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. Related application(s): P21/S1703/DIS

Prior to the occupation 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. These details shall include schedules of new trees and shrubs to be planted (noting species, plant sizes and numbers/densities), the identification of the existing trees and shrubs on the site to be retained (noting species, location and spread), any earth moving operations and finished levels/contours, and an implementation programme. 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 ENV1, DES1 and DES2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035. Related application(s): P21/S1703/DIS

Except in the case of any building work hereby permitted, no change in the levels of the land shall take place unless in accordance with a detailed scheme which shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before any development commences on site. The scheme shall include details of existing and proposed ground levels. Reason: To ensure a satisfactory form of development in accordance with Policies DES1 and DES2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

Prior to the first occupation of the dwelling hereby approved, the existing means of access onto Kennylands Road as shown to be retained on the plans hereby approved shall be improved 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 TRANS5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved, the parking and turning areas shall be provided in accordance with the approved plan, 00.1, 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 Policy TRANS5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

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, the provision within the curtilage of the dwelling of any building, enclosure or swimming pool as described in Schedule 2, Part 1, Class E, and the provision of hard surfacing as described in Schedule 2, Part 1, Class F of the Order shall not be undertaken without obtaining planning permission from 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 the appearance of the development, and the amenity of neighbouring occupiers, in accordance with Policies DES1, DES2, and DES6 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

The first floor windows in the south east and north west elevations of the dwelling 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 shall be retained as such thereafter. Reason: To ensure that the development is not unneighbourly in accordance with Policy DES6 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

The cill level of the roof lights in the south east elevation of the dwelling hereby approved 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 Policy DES6 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

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 agreed drainage scheme shall thereafter be implemented in accordance with the approved details prior to the 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 Policy INF4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, an Energy Statement, including SAP calculations in line with the recognised methodology set by Government, demonstrating how the development will achieve at least a 40% reduction in carbon emissions compared with code 2013 Building Regulations and details of how this will be monitored shall be submitted to the local planning authority and approved in writing. Reason: To ensure high standards of sustainable design and construction in accordance with Policy DES10 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

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 development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved. 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 policy EP4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.
Appeal
No appeal lodged.
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