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/S4060/DIS

That the development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the details shown on the following approved plans, HSA_56_03F, HSA_56_26C, HSA_56_27C, HSA_56_22G, HSA_56_21G, HSA_56_10A, HSA_56_02E, HSA_56_40E, HSA_56_11A, HSA_56_23E, HSA_56_30C, HSA_56_01A, HSA_56_13, HSA_56_12, HSA_56_28, HSA_56_14, SKCV09, HSA_56_15 and HSA_56_31, 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/S4060/DIS

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. Related application(s): P23/S4060/DIS

Prior to the commencement of the development above slab level, a scheme for the landscaping of the site, including all planting and boundary treatments 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 the development hereby approved 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.

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 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, which shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To secure the protection of and proper provision for any archaeological remains in accordance with Policy ENV9 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

Following the approval of the Written Scheme of Investigation referred to in the previous condition, 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 enable an appropriate level of archaeological investigation of the area including excavation and recording, post excavation analysis and the publication of results in accordance with Policy ENV9 of the 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 prevent pollution and flooding in accordance with Policies ENV12 and 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 shall include details of percolation testing undertaken in accordance with BS 6297, 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.

No external lighting shall be installed on the site other than in accordance with details, which have first been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Details shall include location of the external lights and product specification. 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.

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 development, a biodiversity enhancement plan (BEP) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The BEP should accord with the recommendations made in sections 5 and 6 of the supporting Preliminary Ecological Appraisal Repot (Wildwood Ecology, 14/02/2023), and the accompanying biodiversity metric submitted to support the planning application on 13/02/2023. The BEP shall include: a. Extent and location of proposed habitat creation or enhancements, including 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 specific techniques and practices for establishing and maintaining created habitats, including a work schedule to be implemented for a minimum of 30 years; d. Sources of plant stock, planting schedules and seed mixes e. Statement of compliance with the biodiversity metric assessment. Thereafter, the biodiversity enhancement measures shall be developed on site, retained and maintained in accordance with the approved details. All enhancements shall be delivered prior first occupation of the development. Reason: To secure the delivery of biodiversity enhancements, in accordance with Policy ENV3 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and paragraphs 174 and 180 of the NPPF.

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 (Biodiversity) shall accord with all of the recommendations made in section 5 of the supporting Preliminary Ecological Appraisal Repot (Wildwood Ecology, 14/02/2023) and include the following: a) Update ecological surveys for habitats and species (where required), update surveys shall follow national good practice guidelines. b) Risk assessment of potentially damaging construction activities. 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 habitats and protected species during construction. 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 minimise the impacts of the development, in accordance with Policy ENV2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and paragraphs 174 and 180 of the NPPF.

Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development Order) 2015 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting that Order) the erection or construction of gates, fences, walls or other means of enclosure as described in Schedule 2, Part 2, Class A of the Order shall not be undertaken without obtaining planning permission from the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To safeguard the character of the area in accordance with Policies DES1, and DES2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

The existing light industrial building which was the subject of prior approval for a residential use (P20/S1850/N2A) shall be fully demolished prior to the construction of the new dwelling hereby approved, unless an alternative phasing plan has been first agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The former estate office shall only be used for purposes ancillary to the residential occupation of the new dwelling hereby approved. Reason: Planning permission is granted strictly on the condition that the proposed redevelopment is an alternative residential scheme to the extant approvals. The site is within a location where there are strict controls over the provision of new housing under Policies STRAT1 and H1 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, or a 'Further Licence') and with the proposals detailed on plan "LOWER HIGHMOOR: Impact Plan for great crested newt District Licensing" Version 1 (Dated 27th January 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 (WMLOR112, or a 'Further Licence').