Planning Application Details

P22/S3789/FULApplication Type: Full Application (Show Map - opens in new window)
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Description
Change of existing residential unit to specialised veterinary clinic; construction of replacement dwelling, relocation of parking areas. (As amplified by revised energy statement received 09 November 2022 & as amplified by Phase 2 Geo Environmental Investigation received 17 May 2023).
Location
Avalon Kennels Icknield Way Benson Oxfordshire OX10 6PP
Grid Reference
463732/188355
Applicant
Mr & Mrs G & S Robertson
Avalon Kennels
Icknield Way
Benson
Oxfordshire
OX10 6PP
Agent
Alan Ellis Architecture
The Studio
Newlands Lane
Stoke Row
Oxon
RG9 5PS
Case Officer
Kim Gould
Telephone: 01235 422600
Email: planning@southoxon.gov.uk
Consultation / Notification
No further Representations on this application will be accepted.

Consultations / Notifications to date are shown below.

Name / Number
Date Sent
Response Date
 
Crowmarsh Parish Council
c/o Mrs S Rance
2 Home Farm
Crowmarsh Gifford
OX10 8EL
25 10 2022
04 11 2022
 
County Archaeological Services (SODC)
25 10 2022
25 10 2022
 
Contaminated Land
18 05 2023
23 05 2023
 
Cedar Cottage
Benson
Wallingford
OX10 6PP
24 10 2022
 
Annexe
Avalon House
Benson
Wallingford
OX10 6PP
24 10 2022
 
Avalon House
Benson
Wallingford
OX10 6PP
24 10 2022
 
Office At
Cedar Cottage
Benson
Wallingford
OX10 6PP
24 10 2022
 
Sudbrook
Nuffield Lane
Benson
Wallingford
OX10 6QQ
24 10 2022
 
Morrells Farm
Nuffield Lane
Benson
Wallingford
OX10 6QQ
24 10 2022
 
South -Highways Liaison Officer (Oxfordshire County Council)
25 10 2022
14 11 2022
 
Forestry Officer (South and Vale)
25 10 2022
21 11 2022
 
Energy Assessor (ESE Ltd)
10 11 2022
11 11 2022
 
Drainage - (South&Vale)
06 12 2022
06 12 2022
 
Application Type
Minor (Full Application)
Application Progress
Date Received  
19th October 2022
Registration Date  
19th October 2022
Start Consultation Period  
24th October 2022
End Consultation Period  
14th November 2022
Target Decision Date  
14th December 2022
Decision
Planning Permission on 14th December 2022
Conditions / Refusal Reasons
That the development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the details shown on the following approved plans, AK-10, AK-11, AK-12, AK-13, AK-14, AK-15, AK-16, AK-17, AK-18 and AK-19, 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/S1121/DIS

The exterior of the development hereby permitted shall only be constructed in the materials specified on the plans/supporting documents 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.

Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved, the parking and turning areas shall be provided in accordance with the approved plan AK/12 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 in accordance with Policy TRANS5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

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.

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 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.

Prior to the first occupation of the dwelling hereby approved, a scheme to provide the dwelling 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 dwelling . Reason: To ensure sustainable forms of transport are provided in accordance with Policy TRANS5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

Prior to the commencement of development, with the exception of any demolition, a full surface water drainage scheme following the surface water drainage hierarchy as set out in Ciria C753 and by providing infiltration testing undertaken in accordance with BRE 365, shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. The design of the surface water drainage system will be in accordance with the non-statutory technical standards for sustainable drainage systems, including details of the levels, size, position and construction of drainage works. The drainage scheme shall be sized to accommodate a minimum of the worst case 1 in 30 year storm, with evidence to demonstrate that the site can accommodate the worst case 1:100 year storm + 40% Climate Change storm, without any flows exiting up to this storm event and any storage on site not causing a nuisance or flooding to property. The approved scheme shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details prior to the occupation of the development hereby approved. 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.

Prior to the commencement of development, with the exception of any demolition, a full foul water drainage scheme shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The drainage scheme will conform with BS EN 12566 and BS 6297 and the scheme shall include details of the method, levels, size, position and construction of the drainage scheme. 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 first occupation of the new dwelling or the first use of the veterinary clinic hereby approved, the parking and turning areas for that use shall be provided in accordance with the approved plan AK/12 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 in accordance with Policy TRANS5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

That within 6 months of the first occupation of the new dwelling hereby approved, the residential use of the existing dwelling on the site shall cease. Reason: To ensure that the development does not result in a second dwelling on the site to protect the area from inappropriate development contrary to policy H1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035
Appeal
No appeal lodged.
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