Description
Conversion of the existing detached double garage into ancillary living accommodation including a gym, home office and occasional guest bedroom. Minor alterations to the external appearance of the existing building through the addition of one central skylight, French doors and an external stair.
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, PA 002, PA 012, PA 022, PA 013, PA 023, PA 011, PA 021, PA 025, PA 010, PA 020, PA 001 and PA 024, 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.
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 DES1, DES2 and ENV1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.
The new garage doors hereby approved shall be faced with vertical timber boarding and shall be stained in a colour to match those used on the existing building.
Reason: In the interests of the visual appearance of the development in accordance with Policies DES1, DES2 and ENV1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.
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 DES1, DES2 and ENV1 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 plans PA 002 and PA 20 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.
The development hereby permitted shall not be occupied at any time other than for purposes ancillary to the residential use of the dwelling known as Greenways.
Reason: As the separate occupation of the accommodation would represent an undesirable sub-division of the property and result in inadequate standards of amenity and privacy in accordance with Policies H20, DES1, DES2, DSE5 and DES6 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.