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.

That the development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the details shown on the following approved plans Site Location Plan drwgno S001 Rev A Block Plan Proposed drwgno S102 Rev A Site Plan Proposed drwgno S101 Rev A Elevations N&W Proposed drwgno E102 Elevations S&E Proposed drwgno E101 Floor Ground Plan Proposed drwgno P100 Roof Plan Proposed drwgno P101 Elevation LPG Substation Proposed drwgno P102 Landscape Strategy Plan drwgno 34420 LN-LP-06 Rev C 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.

Prior to the commencement of development detailed plans showing the existing and proposed ground levels of the site together with the slab and ridge levels of the proposed development, relative to a fixed datum point on adjoining land outside of the application site, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. 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.

Prior to any demolition and the commencement of the development a professional archaeological organisation acceptable to the Local Planning Authority shall prepare an Archaeological Written Scheme of Investigation, relating to the application site area and including proposals for a metal detecting survey, which shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To safeguard the recording of archaeological matters within the site in accordance with Policy ENV9 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2036 and the NPPF (2021).

Following the approval of the Written Scheme of Investigation referred to in condition 4, and prior to any demolition on the site and the commencement of the development (other than in accordance with the agreed Written Scheme of Investigation), a staged programme of archaeological evaluation and mitigation shall be carried out by the commissioned archaeological organisation in accordance with the approved Written Scheme of Investigation. The programme of work shall include all processing, research and analysis necessary to produce an accessible and useable archive and a full report for publication which shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority within two years of the completion of the archaeological fieldwork. Reason: To safeguard the identification, recording, analysis and archiving of heritage assets before they are lost and to advance understanding of the heritage assets in their wider context through publication and dissemination of the evidence in accordance with Policy ENV9 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035 and the NPPF (2021).

Prior to the construction of any development above slab level 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.

Concurrent with the submission of comprehensive details of the proposed landscape works, a maintenance schedule and a long term management plan (for a minimum period of 20 years), for the soft landscaping works shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The Landscape Management Plan shall include: a) Details of long term design principles and objectives. b) Management responsibilities, maintenance schedules and replacement provisions for existing retained landscape features and any landscape to be implemented as part of the approved landscape scheme including hard surfaces. c) A plan detailing which areas of the site the Landscape Management Plan covers and also who is responsible of the maintenance of the other areas of the site. d) Summary plan detailing different management procedures for the types of landscape on site e.g. Wildflower meadows, native or ornamental hedgerows. The schedule and plan shall be implemented in accordance with the agreed programme. 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.

No development above slab level shall take place until a photographic schedule of all materials to be used in the external construction and finishes of the development hereby permitted has been 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.

Prior to the commencement of the development (including 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 shall include the following: i. Update ecological survey information (if relevant) and any recommendations for additional update surveys or checks ahead of or during construction in relation to habitats and species, update surveys shall follow national good practice guidelines. ii. Risk assessment of potentially damaging construction activities. iii. Identification of "biodiversity protection zones". iv. Practical measures (both physical measures and sensitive working practices) to avoid, reduce or mitigate the impacts on important habitats and protected species during construction. v. The location and timing of sensitive works to avoid harm to biodiversity features. vi. The times during construction when specialist ecologists need to be present on site to oversee works. vii. Responsible persons and lines of communication. viii. 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, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority. Reason: To ensure the protection of habitats and species on the site, in accordance with Policies ENV2 and ENV3 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

Prior to the commencement of development, a Biodiversity Enhancement Plan (BEP) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The plan shall demonstrate how the development can achieve a no net loss of biodiversity overall compared to the biodiversity value of the site prior to development. The plan should include both habitat and species enhancements and should use a suitable form of biodiversity accounting to demonstrate the biodiversity impact. 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; e) Selection of specific techniques and practices for establishing vegetation; f) Sources of habitat materials (e.g. plant stock) or species individuals; g) Method statement for site preparation and establishment of target features; h) Extent and location of proposed works; i) Details of the biodiversity offsetting metric calculations that clearly demonstrate that the proposals contained in the plan avoid a net loss of biodiversity. Thereafter, the biodiversity enhancement measures shall be developed on site and retained in accordance with the approved details. All enhancements should be delivered prior to final occupation. Reason: To avoid a net loss of biodiversity in accordance with Policies ENV2 and ENV3 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035

No development shall begin until a detailed sustainable drainage scheme for the development and any upstream catchments has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. This shall be based on the Surface Water Drainage Strategy by Stantec October 2022 ref 332110710-CIV-TN-101 sustainable drainage principles and an assessment of the hydrological and hydrygeological context of the devlopment. The development shall not be occupied until the surface water drainage works have been carried out and completed in accordance with the approved details. The scheme to be submitted shall include: - Drainage Catchment Plans and outline strategy for the entire development - Information on proposed discharge rates with the overall discharge from the site restricted to the 1 in 1 year greenfield run off rate for the worst case 1 in 1 year storm and the QBar greenfield runoff rate for the worst case 1:100yr + 40% storm - A compliance report to demonstrate how the scheme complies with the 'Local Standards and Guidance for Surface Water Drainage on Major Development in Oxfordshire' - Detailed hydraulic calculation including node references with consideration for the worst case 1:100yr + 40% event and 10% urban creep based on using the latest FEH input data (Note: the Cv values should be set to 0.95 for roofs and 0.90 for paved areas and MADD should be 0.0) - Soakage testing to BRE 365 (to include three tests at each location and using the full depth of the trial pit) - Fully detailed sustainable surface water drainage layouts - Proposed site levels, floor levels and an exceedance plan - SUDS features and sections - Landscape plans with sustainable drainage features integrated and coordinated as appropriate - Drainage Construction Details - Maintenance and Management Plan covering all surface water drainage and SUDS features in accordance with Section 32 of CIRIA C753 - Details of how water quality will be managed during construction and post development in perpetuity - Consent for any connections into third party drainage systems Reason: To ensure the proper provision of surface water drainage, that flooding is not exacerbated in the locality, and that the water environment is protected, in accordance with Polices EP4 and INF4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

No development shall begin until a detailed foul drainage scheme sufficient for the development and any upstream catchments has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The development shall not be occupied until the foul drainage works to serve that section of the development have been carried out and completed in accordance with the approved details. Reason: 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.

Prior to the commencement of development a detailed plan showing provision for 10 car parking spaces to be accommodated within the site, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and such parking facilities shall be laid out, surfaced, drained and completed to be compliant with sustainable drainage (SuDS) principles in strict accordance with the approved details prior to the first occupation of the development hereby permitted. Thereafter the car parking spaces 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 Policy TRANS5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

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.

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.

Prior to the commencement of any site works (including demolition or site clearance) a protected area shall be designated for all existing trees which are shown to be retained, and the trees shall be protected in accordance with a scheme which complies with the current edition of BS 5837: "Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction" that shall first have been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. The agreed measures shall be 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.

Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved, a Landscape and Ecology Management Plan (LEMP) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The content of the LEMP shall include the following: a) Description and evaluation of features to be managed. b) Ecological trends and constraints on site that might influence management. c) Aims and objectives of management. d) Appropriate management options for achieving aims and objectives. e) Prescriptions for management actions. f) Length of the plan and preparation of a work schedule (including an annual work plan capable of being rolled forward over a five-year period). g) Details of the body or organization responsible for implementation of the plan. h) Ongoing monitoring and remedial measures. The LEMP shall include details of the legal and funding mechanism by which the long-term implementation of the plan will be secured by the developer with the management bodies responsible for its delivery. The plan shall also set out (where the results from monitoring show that conservation aims and objectives of the LEMP are not being met) how contingencies and/or remedial action will be identified, agreed and implemented so that the development still delivers the fully functioning biodiversity objectives of the originally approved scheme. The approved plan will be implemented in accordance with the approved details and management prescriptions implemented across the site for the plan period. Reason: To secure the ongoing management of biodiversity features and habitats, in accordance with Policy ENV3 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035 and paragraphs 174 and 180 of the NPPF

Prior to the occupation of the development a SUDS compliance report prepared by an appropriately qualified engineer shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. This must suitably demonstrate that the approved sustainable drainage system has been installed and completed in accordance with the approved scheme (or detail any minor variations). This report shall as a minimum cover the following: 1) As-built drawings in both .pdf and .shp format 2) Photographs to document each key stage of the drainage system when installed on site 3) Photographs to document the completed installation of the drainage structures on site 4) Inspection details of key SUDS features such as flow controls, storage features and volumes and critical linking features or pipework undertaken, with appropriate photographs and evidence of inspections incorporated 4) Details of any remediation works required following the initial inspection 5) Evidence that remedial works have been completed 6) The name and contact details of any appointed management company Reason: In accordance with section 21 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010

Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved, a scheme to provide each car parking space with Electric Vehicle Charging Points shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter each Electric Vehicle Charging Point shall be implemented prior to the occupation of the development. Reason: To ensure sustainable forms of transport are provided in accordance with Policy TRANS5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

Cycle parking facilities shall be provided prior to the occupation of the development hereby approved, in accordance with details to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, prior to the commencement of development. Reason: To encourage the use of cycles as a means of transport in accordance with Policy TRANS5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

Prior to first occupation, all carbon reduction energy efficiency measures shall be implemented in accordance with the Energy Statement hereby approved and a Verification Report shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority and approved in writing. The Verification Report shall demonstrate (with photographic evidence) that the energy efficiency measures have been implemented. These measures shall be retained and maintained as such thereafter in accordance with the Energy Statement and Verification Report. Reason: To ensure high standards of sustainable design and construction in accordance with Policy DES10 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 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

No development hereby permitted shall take place except in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Council's organisational licence (WML-OR112) and with the proposals detailed on plan "Chalgrove Airfield: Impact Plan for great crested newt District Licensing (Version 1)", dated 21st February 2023. Reason: In order to ensure that adverse impacts on great crested newts are adequately mitigated and to ensure that site works are delivered in full compliance with the organisational licence WML-OR112, policy ENV2 and ENV3 of the SOLP 2035 and paragraph 174 of the NPPF.

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 commencement of development hereby approved. The scheme shall be designed to a Rural Environmental Management Zone as defined by the Institute of Lighting Professional Guidance for the reduction of obtrusive light and details shall include: a) Details of all the equipment uses, specific lamps, luminaries and columns with images. b) For each luminaire a full technical specification (e.g. wattage, colour rating) c) Isolux diagrams overlaid over the site and adjacent areas d) Details of lighting operation hours Any such lighting shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details and directed downwards to prevent nuisance to adjoining residential occupiers from light spillage. Reason: To protect the appearance of the area, the environment and wildlife, and local residents from light pollution in accordance with Policies ENV1, ENV2, ENV3 and ENV12 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

The developer shall confirm in writing to the Local Planning Authority the presence of any unsuspected contamination encountered during the development. In the event of any contamination to the land and/or water being encountered, no development shall continue until a programme of investigation and/or remedial works to include methods of monitoring and certification of such works undertaken. Where land contamination investigation/remedial works are required this must 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' and 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 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.