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): P22/S2446/DIS, P23/S3809/DIS

That the development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the details shown on the following approved plans, Ecological Phase 1 Habitat Survey East Car Parking Hub V2, Ecological Phase 1 Habitat Survey West Car Parking Hub V2, Biodiversity Net Gain West Car Parking Hub V3 and Biodiversity Net Gain East Car Parking Hub V3, 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): P22/S2446/DIS

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 TRANS5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035. Related application(s): P22/S2446/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): P22/S2446/DIS

No development shall commence until a detailed sustainable drainage scheme has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. This shall be based on McBains Flood Risk Statement and Drainage Statement dated Feb 2021, sustainable drainage principles and an assessment of the hydrological and hydrogeological context of the development. The building shall not be occupied until the drainage works have been carried out and completed in accordance with the approved details. The scheme to be submitted shall include: · Drainage Catchment Plans; · Interpretive site investigation to include infiltration tests to BRE 365 and groundwater monitoring; · Detailed sustainable drainage layout drawings; · Detailed hydraulic calculations including node references with consideration for the worst case 1:100 + 40% event; · Proposed site levels and an exceedance plan; · Drainage Construction Details; · Maintenance and Management Plan covering all surface water drainage and SUDS features. Reason: To ensure the proper provision of surface water drainage and to ensure flooding is not exacerbated in the locality in accordance with Policy EP4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035. Related application(s): P22/S2446/DIS

Prior to the commencement of the development, a Biodiversity Enhancement and Management Plan (BEMP) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The BEMP should be in accordance with the details of habitat creation and enhancement illustrated on the biodiversity net gain drawings (Refs: 4048/05/20-4948 and 4048/05/20-4947) and stated in the supporting Biodiversity Impact Assessment Summary letter (10/09/2021). 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; h. Ongoing management prescriptions to ensure maintenance of established habitats, including responsible bodies. Thereafter, the BEMP shall be implemented on site in all regards. All enhancements shall be delivered prior to first use of the development. Reason: To secure biodiversity enhancements on site, in accordance with Policies ENV2 and ENV3 of the SOLP, and paragraphs 174 and 180 of the NPPF.

No development shall commence unless and until a certificate confirming the agreement of an Offsetting Provider to deliver a Biodiversity Offsetting Scheme totalling a minimum of 0.65 biodiversity units has been submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The written approval of the Council shall not be issued before the certificate has been issued by the Offset Provider. The details of biodiversity enhancements shall be documented by the Offset Provider and issued to the Council for their records. Reason: To compensate for the net loss of biodiversity resulting from the development by providing biodiversity enhancements off site, in accordance with Policy and ENV3 of the SOLP, and paragraphs 174 and 180 of the NPPF

Prior to the first use of the parking hubs hereby approved, the Electric Vehicle Charging Points as shown in number and by location on the approved floor plans of the development shall be installed and thereafter retained as such. Reason: To encourage and provide for the use of electric vehicles in accordance with Policy TRANS5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

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 use of the parking hubs hereby approved. Details shall include: a) Details of all the equipment uses, specific lamps, luminaries and columns with images. b) For each luminaire a full technical specifications (e.g. wattage, colour rating) c) Isolux diagrams overlaid over the site and adjacent areas d) Details of lighting operation hours e) Confirmation to which Institution of Lighting Engineers Environmental Management Zones the scheme conforms to. Any such lighting shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details and directed downwards to minimise any light spillage. Reason: To protect the appearance of the area, the environment and wildlife, and local residents from light pollution in accordance with Policies ENV3 and ENV12 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

The exterior of the development hereby permitted shall only be constructed in the materials specified in the Design and Access Statement submitted with the application hereby approved or in materials which shall previously have been 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.

The development hereby approved shall be implemented strictly in accordance with the ecological mitigation measures stated in section 10 of the supporting Preliminary Ecological Appraisal Report (West Car Parking Hub, Lockhart Garratt, February 2021, Ref: 20-4815) and section 10 of the supporting Preliminary Ecological Appraisal Report (East Car Parking Hub, Lockhart Garratt, February 2021, Ref: 20-4788). Reason: To minimise the ecological impacts of development, in accordance with Policies ENV2 and ENV3 of the SOLP, and paragraphs 174 and 180 of the NPPF.