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): P23/S0402/DIS, P23/S2909/DIS

That the development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the details shown on the following approved plans: Elevations & Floor Plan - Cycle + Bin Store Proposed Dwg 19.783.PL.0191 Elevations & Floor Plans Proposed drwgno PL 0194 Rev B Elevations Floor & Roof Plans Proposed drwgno PL_0136_REVA Junction General Arrangement Site Access drwgno 8190227 6103 Location Plan drwgno PL 0101 Rev C Overall General Arrangement Site Access drwgno 8190227 6102 Site Plan Proposed drwgno PL_0103 Rev F 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): P23/S0402/DIS, P23/S2909/DIS

That the building specified in the application to be demolished prior to first occupation of the building proposed shown on Site Plan Proposed drwgno PL_0103 Rev F. Reason: To ensure satisfactory comprehensive development of the site to allow safe access and parking arrangements, allow adequate landscape planting, protect the AONB landscape from harmful development and avoid over development of the site in accordance with Policies ENV1 (Landscape and Countryside), STRAT1 (Overall Strategy), DES1 (High Quality Design), and TRANS5 (Consideration of Development Proposals) of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035. Related application(s): P23/S0402/DIS, P23/S2909/DIS

The exterior of the development hereby permitted shall only be constructed in materials which shall previously have been approved prior to the commencement of development in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of the visual appearance of the development in accordance with Policies DES1 (High Quality Design). ENV1 (Landscape and Countryside) and STRAT1 (Overall Strategy) of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035. Related application(s): P23/S0402/DIS, P23/S2909/DIS

Prior to commencement of the development, the existing means of access onto the highway shall be improved and laid out and constructed shown on the approved plans 8190227/6102 and PL.0106_REV_A as previously approved under planning permission P19/S2405/FUL 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 Policies DES1 (High Quality Design), STRAT1 (Overall Strategy) and TRANS5 (Consideration of Development Proposals) of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035. Related application(s): P23/S0402/DIS, P23/S2909/DIS

The vision splays shown on the approved plan 8190227/6102 previously approved under planning permission P19/S2405/FUL shall not be obstructed by any object, structure, planting or other material with a height exceeding or growing above 0.9 metres metres as measured from carriageway level. Reason: In the interest of highway safety in accordance with Policies STRAT1 (Overall Strategy) and TRANS5 (Consideration of Development Proposals) of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035. Related application(s): P23/S2909/DIS

Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved, the parking and turning areas shall be provided in accordance with the approved plan Site Plan Proposed drwgno PL_0103 Rev F 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 to ensure the provision of off-street car parking in accordance with Policies STRAT1 (Overall Strategy) and TRANS5 (Consideration of Development Proposals) of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035. Related application(s): P23/S2909/DIS

The off-site highway works shown on approved plans 8190227/6102 and 8190227/6103 previously approved under planning permission P19/S2405/FUL or as otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority shall be implemented in full before the first use of the development or in accordance with a programme of implementation agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In the interest of highway safety in accordance with Policies STRAT1 (Overall Strategy) and TRANS5 (Consideration of Development Proposals) of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035. Related application(s): P23/S2909/DIS

That a scheme for the landscaping of the site, including the planting of live trees and shrubs, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the construction of any approved development above foundation level. The scheme shall be implemented within the first planting season of the first use of the approved 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 and avoid harm to the landscape in accordance with Policies STRAT1 (Overall Strategy), ENV1 (Landscape and Countryside), ENV2 (Biodiversity), ENV3 (Biodiversity) and ENV11 (Pollution) of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035. Related application(s): P23/S2909/DIS

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 occupation of the development hereby approved. No illumination of the adjacent SSSI/ancient woodland edge would be permitted. Any such lighting shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details and directed downwards to prevent light spillage. Reason: To protect the appearance of the area, the environment and wildlife, and local residents from light pollution in accordance with Policies STRAT1 (Overall Strategy), ENV1 (Landscape and Countryside), ENV2 (Biodiversity), ENV3 (Biodiversity), ENV11 (Pollution) and TRANS5 (Consideration of Development Proposals) of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

Prior to the commencement of the development, including any demolition or vegetation clearance, a construction environmental management plan for Biodiversity (CEMP: Biodiversity) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The CEMP (Biodiversity) shall include the following: a) Update ecological surveys for relevant habitats and species, if required. Update surveys shall follow national good practice guidelines. b) Risk assessment of potentially damaging construction activities on ecological receptors. c) Identification of biodiversity protection zones. d) Practical measures (both physical measures and sensitive working practices) to avoid, reduce or mitigate the impacts on important sites, habitats and protected species during construction (e.g. dust mitigation, construction storage). e) The location and timing of sensitive works to avoid harm to biodiversity features. f) The times during construction when specialist ecologists need to be present on site to oversee works. g) Responsible persons and lines of communication. h) Use of protective fences, exclusion barriers and warning signs. The approved CEMP (Biodiversity) shall be adhered to and implemented throughout the construction period strictly in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure that the approved development does not have an adverse impact on the special interest of nearby Lambridge Wood Site of Special Scientific Interest and designated Ancient Woodland, in accordance with Policies STRAT1 (Overall Strategy), ENV1 (Landscape and Countryside), ENV2 (Biodiversity), ENV3 (Biodiversity) and ENV11 (Pollution) and TRANS5 (Consideration of Development Proposals) of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

Prior to the commencement of the development a phased risk assessment shall be carried out by a competent person in accordance with current government and Environment Agency Guidance and Approved Codes of Practice such as Land Contamination: Risk Management 2020 and BS10175:2011 +A2:2017 'Investigation of potentially contaminated sites'. Each phase shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Phase 1 shall incorporate a desk study and site walk over to identify all potential contaminative uses on site, and to inform the conceptual site model. If potential contamination is identified in Phase 1 then a Phase 2 investigation shall be undertaken. Phase 2 shall include a comprehensive intrusive investigation in order to characterise the type, nature and extent of contamination present, the risks to receptors and if significant contamination is identified to inform the remediation strategy. Phase 3 requires that a remediation strategy be submitted to and approved by the LPA to ensure the site will be rendered suitable for its proposed use. Reason: To ensure that any ground, water and associated gas contamination is identified and adequately addressed to ensure the safety of the development, the environment and to ensure the site is suitable for the proposed use in accordance with Policy ENV11 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

The development shall not be occupied until any previously approved remediation strategy has been carried out in full and a validation report confirming completion of these works has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure that any ground, water and associated gas contamination is identified and adequately addressed to ensure the safety of the development, the environment and to ensure the site is suitable for the proposed use in accordance with Policy ENV11 (Pollution - Impact from Existing and/or Previous Land Uses on New Development) 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, coupled with PPG measures shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. The drainage scheme shall be designed to accommodate a 1 in 100 year storm + 40% CC. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved. Reason: To prevent pollution and flooding in accordance with Policies ENV11 (Pollution - Impact from Existing and/or Previous Land Uses on New Development), ENV12 (Pollution - Impact of Development on Human Health, environment or local amenity), INF4 (Water Resources) and EP4 (Flood Risk).

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 Policies ENV11 (Pollution - Impact from Existing and/or Previous Land Uses on New Development), ENV12 (Pollution - Impact of Development on Human Health, environment or local amenity), INF4 (Water Resources) and EP4 (Flood Risk) of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

The development hereby permitted shall be constructed in accordance with the approved Energy Statement documents as follows: Grange Farm (Offices) BREEAM Energy Assessment dated December 2021 and Grange Farm Energy Strategy (Offices) Energy Strategy (P1710-ENE-P21-S0361-FUL--ENE- R01) dated December 2021 prepared by Quinn Ross Energy. Reason: To ensure high standards of sustainable design and construction in accordance with Policy DES10 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.