Planning Application Details

P21/S1848/FULApplication Type: Full Application (Show Map - opens in new window)
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Description
Refurbishment of Buildings 12 and 13 for storage use with ancillary offices (4 units); Replacement of Building 4; Refurbishment of Buildings 14 for storage use with new archway feature linked to Building 4; Erection of Building 1 for office use; Change of use of Units 2-3 (Dutch Barn) to provide storage and distribution of gas bottles and storage and construction of outdoor structures; Change of use of land opposite Units 2-3 to display of outdoor structures; Provision of parking for proposed new uses - Part Retrospective. (As amplified by additional information received 19 July 2022 and 15 August 2022 and as amplified by plan received 1 December 2022 and 16 January 2023 and as amplified by proposed bridleway plan submitted on 11 May 2023.)
Location
Blounts Farm Blounts Court Road Sonning Common RG4 9PA
Grid Reference
471634/180601
Applicant
Investfront Ltd
c/o agent
c/o agent
RG41 3HL
Agent
Davis Planning Ltd
19  Woodlands Avenue
Wokingham
RG41 3HL
Constraints
Grade II Listed Building
Case Officer
Nicola Smith
Telephone: 01235 422600
Email: planning@southoxon.gov.uk
View officers committee report (11/10/2023) here
Consultation / Notification
No further Representations on this application will be accepted.

Consultations / Notifications to date are shown below.

Name / Number
Date Sent
Response Date
 
Conservation Officer (South and Vale)
05 04 2022
06 05 2022
 
Forestry Officer (South and Vale)
05 04 2022
20 04 2022
 
Landscape Architect (South and Vale)
05 12 2022
13 12 2022
 
Michael Stubbs - Chilterns Conservation Boardd The Chilterns
12 04 2022
 
Oxfordshire County Council Single Response
30 09 2022
02 11 2022
 
Oxfordshire Public Rights of Way
26 05 2023
31 01 2023
 
Planning Enforcement Team
03 07 2021
 
Rotherfield Peppard Parish Council
C/O Mrs Joanne Askin
Orchard Gate
Plough Lane
Shiplake Cross
Oxfordshire
RG9 4DE
26 05 2023
13 06 2023
 
Sonning Common Parish Council
Ros Varnes (Deputy Clerk)
Village Hall
Wood Lane
Sonning Common
Oxon
RG4 9SL
26 05 2023
20 07 2021
 
South -Highways Liaison Officer (Oxfordshire County Council)
21 07 2022
 
South and Vale District of CPRE
28 07 2021
 
Thames Water Development Control
07 07 2021
 
6 Churchill Crescent
Sonning Common
Reading
RG4 9RX
26 05 2023
27 05 2023
 
20 Lambourne Road
Sonning Common
Reading
RG4 9LX
26 05 2023
30 07 2021
 
59 Grove Road
Sonning Common
Reading
RG4 9RH
26 05 2023
30 07 2021
 
12 Chiltern Bank
Peppard Common
Henley-On-Thames
RG9 5HU
26 05 2023
29 07 2021
 
Bay Barn
Crowsley
Henley-On-Thames
RG9 4JL
26 05 2023
28 07 2021
 
4 Faringdon road
Woodley
Woodley
Berkshire
RG61FP
26 05 2023
26 07 2021
 
23 Birch Close
Sonning Common
Reading
RG4 9LE
26 05 2023
25 07 2021
 
6 Kennylands Road
Sonning Common
Reading
RG4 9JT
26 05 2023
25 07 2021
 
20 Shiplake Bottom
Peppard Common
Henley-On-Thames
RG9 5HL
26 05 2023
23 07 2021
 
8 Soane End
Emmer Green
Reading
Berks
Rg4 8QW
26 05 2023
23 07 2021
 
consulted by email
26 05 2023
23 07 2021
 
12 Chiltern Bank
Peppard Common
Henley-On-Thames
RG9 5HU
26 05 2023
22 07 2021
 
73 Woodlands Road
Sonning Common
Reading
RG4 9TD
26 05 2023
22 07 2021
 
Appletree Cottage
Blounts Court Road
Sonning Common
Reading
RG4 9NY
26 05 2023
 
BUTTON BRAND DESIGN LTD
The Old Milking Parlour
Blounts Farm
Blounts Court Road
Sonning Common
RG4 9PA
26 05 2023
 
Blounts Farm
Blounts Court Road
Sonning Common
Reading
RG4 9PA
26 05 2023
 
Global Consultants
Blounts Farm
Blounts Court Road
Sonning Common
Reading
RG4 9PA
26 05 2023
 
Harrington Gas
Blounts Farm
Blounts Court Road
Sonning Common
Reading
RG4 9PA
26 05 2023
 
Johnson Matthey Technology Centre
Blounts Court Road
Sonning Common
Reading
RG4 9NH
26 05 2023
 
Photo Chemical
Blounts Farm
Blounts Court Road
Sonning Common
Reading
RG4 9PA
26 05 2023
 
Southern Surfacing
Blounts Farm
Blounts Court Road
Sonning Common
Reading
RG4 9PA
26 05 2023
 
Storage At Unit At
Blounts Farm
Blounts Court Road
Sonning Common
RG4 9PA
26 05 2023
 
Unit At
Blounts Farm
Blounts Court Road
Sonning Common
RG4 9PA
26 05 2023
 
Application Type
Major (Full Application)
Application Progress
Date Received  
19th April 2021
Registration Date  
30th June 2021
Start Consultation Period  
2nd July 2021
End Consultation Period  
9th June 2023
Target Decision Date  
26th October 2023
Target Committee Meeting  
11th October 2023
Decision
Planning Permission on 25th October 2023
Conditions / Refusal Reasons
The proposed elements of 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): P24/S0286/DIS

That the development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the details shown on the following approved plans, except as controlled or modified by conditions of this permission: Location Plan existing 1433 EX-Loc Location Plan proposed 1433 PR-Loc Location Plan Blue Line 23-P055-2000 Site plan existing 1433 EX-Site Site Plan proposed 1433PR-Site Floor & Roof Plan Building 1 Proposed 1433 EX-01-GA Elevations Building 12 [Building1] 1433 EX-01-EL Floor and Roof plan Building 2-3 1433 EX-GA-2-3 Elevations Building 2-3 1433 EXEL-2-3 Ground Floor Plan existing Building 4 1433_EX-GA-4 Ground floor Plan proposed Building 4 1433 PR-GA-4 Elevations buildings 4/14 1433 PR-EL-4 Floor Plans and Elevations Building 12 1433 EX-12 Floor Plans and Elevations Building 13 1433 EX-13 Floor plans and Elevations Building 14 1433 EX-14 Roof Plan existing Building 4/14 1433 EX-GA4-R Roof Plan proposed Building 4/14 1433 PRGA4-R Public Footpath Proposed 23-P055-1000 Landscape Masterplan NDP1242-10 Rev A Reason: To secure the proper planning of the area in accordance with Development Plan policies. Related application(s): P24/S0286/DIS

Within three months of the planning permission being granted, provision for parking bicycles on the site shall be made in accordance with a scheme which shall first have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To encourage the use of sustainable modes of transport (Policy TRANS5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035). Related application(s): P24/S0286/DIS

Within three months of the planning permission being granted visibility splays measuring 2.4m x 54m to the west and 2.4m x 51m to the east shall be provided to each side of the access and thereafter the vision splays shall not be obstructed by any object, structure, planting or other material with a height exceeding or growing above 0.8m metres as measured from carriageway level. Reason: In the interest of highway safety in accordance with Policy TRANS5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035. Related application(s): P24/S0286/DIS

The landscaping scheme, detailed on the Landscape Masterplan NDP 1242- 10 Rev A shall be implemented prior to 31 March 2024, including the replacement of any existing trees that have failed, and shall 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): P24/S0286/DIS

Within three months of the planning permission being granted a lighting scheme, in accordance with Zone E1 requirements as set out in the Institute of Lighting Professionals Guidance, shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval. Thereafter any lighting shall be carried out in accordance with the approved lighting scheme. Reason: To protect the character of the AONB, in accordance with the NPPF and policy ENV1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

Within three months of the planning permission being granted, 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 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'. (5) 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. (6) 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.

Within three months of the planning permission being granted, a proportionate and specific biodiversity mitigation and enhancement strategy (BMES), as informed by a suitably qualified ecologist, shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter, the development shall be implemented in accordance with the approved BMES and all ecological mitigation and enhancement features shall be delivered on site within six months of the approval of the strategy, and retained as such thereafter.. Reason: To ensure that there is no net loss of biodiversity, in accordance with Policies ENV2 and ENV3 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

The land identified on the Proposed Site Plan 1433 PR-Site shall be used for the display of temporary outdoor buildings and structures, up to a height of 2.5 metres, and for no other purposes including any other purpose in Class E(a) of the Schedule to the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting that Order). Reason: To protect the character of the AONB, in accordance with the NPPF and policy ENV1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country (General Permitted Development Order) 2015 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting that Order), no development as specified in Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA or Class O (change of use to dwelling houses) shall be undertaken without obtaining planning permission from the Local Planning Authority. Reason: The specific circumstances of this site warrant the Local Planning Authority having control over any further development as specified in the condition to safeguard the amenities of the occupiers of the adjoining properties and the character of the area in accordance with Policies DES1, DES2 and DES6 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

The re-routed footpath/bridleway shown, indicatively on plan number 23-P055-1000, shall be implemented in accordance with details to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority in consultation with the Countryside Team at the County Council, within three months of the date of the permission. The submitted details shall include the exact route, surfacing, landscaping, any boundary treatment, and gates at the access on Blounts Court Road, and where the new route meets the existing bridleway, together with a full timescale for implementation. Reason: To provide an attractive and useable alternative route to the existing public right of way in accordance with ENV1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.
Appeal
No appeal lodged.
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