Planning Application Details

P23/S1398/FULApplication Type: Full Application (Show Map - opens in new window)
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Description
Redevelopment for retirement living accommodation for older people (sixty years of age and/or partner over fifty five years of age) comprising 33 retirement apartments including communal facilities, access, car parking and landscaping (additional drainage information received 27 June 2023, amended plans and additional drainage, contamination and highways information received 28 July 2023).
Location
Former Site Of Georgetown Filling Station Broadway Didcot OX11 8SD
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Applicant
Churchill Retirement Living
Churchill House
Parkside
Ringwood
Hampshire
BH24 3SG
Agent
Planning Issues Ltd
Churchill House
Parkside
Ringwood
BH24 3SG
Case Officer
Cathie Scotting
Telephone: 01235 422600
Email: planning@southoxon.gov.uk
Consultation / Notification
No further Representations on this application will be accepted.

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Name / Number
Date Sent
Response Date
Scanned Response
 
Didcot Town Council
Council Offices
Britwell Road
DIDCOT
Oxon
OX11 7JN
02 08 2023
17 08 2023
 
South and Vale Countryside Officer
27 04 2023
20 06 2023
 
Didcot Garden Town Team
27 04 2023
 
Drainage - (South&Vale)
02 08 2023
14 08 2023
 
Forestry Officer (South and Vale)
27 04 2023
09 05 2023
 
Air Quality
27 04 2023
23 05 2023
 
Contaminated Land
02 08 2023
14 08 2023
 
Env. Protection Team
27 04 2023
28 04 2023
 
Housing Development
27 04 2023
24 05 2023
 
Landscape Architect (South and Vale)
27 04 2023
18 05 2023
 
Oxfordshire County Council - Single Response
02 08 2023
24 08 2023
 
Community Infrastructure Officer & 106 Officer
27 04 2023
27 04 2023
 
SGN Plant Protection Team
27 04 2023
28 04 2023
 
Crime Prevention Design Adviser
28 04 2023
18 05 2023
 
Thames Water Development Control
02 08 2023
04 08 2023
 
Waste Management Officer (District Council)
27 04 2023
12 05 2023
 
Fraser Retail
Georgetown House
6 Foxhall Road
Didcot
OX11 7AA
27 04 2023
 
The Mulberry
237 Broadway
Didcot
OX11 8QJ
27 04 2023
 
2 Glyn Avenue
Didcot
OX11 7AH
27 04 2023
 
1 Glyn Avenue
Didcot
OX11 7AH
27 04 2023
 
Church Gribben
Georgetown House
6 Foxhall Road
Didcot
OX11 7AA
27 04 2023
 
Environment Agency
28 04 2023
26 06 2023
 
Urban Design Officer (South and Vale)
02 08 2023
16 08 2023
 
consulted by email
02 08 2023
10 05 2023
 
6 Ernest Road
Didcot
OX11 8QH
02 08 2023
16 05 2023
 
26 Fairacres Road
Didcot
OX11 8QG
02 08 2023
15 08 2023
 
NHS Integrated Care Board
24 06 2023
05 09 2023
 
Application Type
Major (Full Application)
Application Progress
Date Received  
18th April 2023
Registration Date  
18th April 2023
Start Consultation Period  
27th April 2023
End Consultation Period  
16th August 2023
Target Decision Date  
22nd December 2023
Decision
Planning Permission on 22nd December 2023
Conditions / Refusal Reasons
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/S0467/DIS, P24/S1274/DIS, P24/S1356/DIS

That the development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the details shown on the following approved plans Location Plan drwgno 10118DC-PA-00 Site Plan Proposed drwgno 10118DC-PA-101 Floor Plan Ground Proposed drwgno 10118DC - PA - 102 Rev A Floor Plan First Proposed drwgno 10118DC - PA - 103 Rev B Floor Plan Second Proposed drwgno 10118DC - PA - 104 Rev B Floor Plan Third Proposed drwgno 10118DC - PA - 105 Rev A Proposed Roof Plan drwgno 10118DC - PA - 106 Rev A Elevations Sheet 1 Proposed drwgno 10118DC - PA - 107 Rev C Elevations Sheet 2 Proposed drwgno 10118DC - PA - 108 Rev C Elevations Sheet 3 Proposed drwgno 10118DC - PA - 109 Rev D Site Levels drwgno 10118DC-208 Site Access Visibility Assessment and Two-Way Vehicular Movement Tracking drwgno 536.0020.006 Rev D Proposed Zig-Zag Markings Treatment drwgno 536.0020.004 Rev E Landscape Strategy Plan drwgno JBA 21 378 SK02 Rev H 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): P24/S0467/DIS, P24/S1356/DIS

Notwithstanding the submitted materials details, no development shall take place above slab level until a brick sample panel for each storey, showing the brick type, brick bond and mortar colour for that storey, has been provided on site for inspection and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out only in accordance with the agreed sample panel 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. Related application(s): P24/S1356/DIS

Notwithstanding the submitted details, no development shall take place above slab level until full details of the design, materials and finish of all windows, window sills and lintels, and external doors have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be built in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In the interest of visual amenity and to ensure the new development is built to a high quality in accordance with Policies DES1 and DES2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035. Related application(s): P24/S1356/DIS

Notwithstanding the submitted details, no development shall take place above slab level until full details of the arrangements for the drainage of areas of flat roof, and the siting, appearance and materials to be used in the construction of rainwater goods have been submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out only in accordance with the agreed details. Reason: In the interest of visual amenity and to ensure the new development is built to a high quality in accordance with Policies DES1 and DES2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035. Related application(s): P24/S1356/DIS

No development shall take place above slab level until 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 have been 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, street furniture within open spaces and any play / youth provision. 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 details. 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.

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 CTMP shall also state that no deliveries of plant or materials will take place to/from the site between the hours of 0730 - 0930 and 1500 - 1800 and that no works shall be carried out on Saturdays after 13.00, or at any time on Sundays or Public Holidays. 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.

No development shall take place above slab level until details (including the specification, position, height, orientation) of the biodiversity enhancement measures recommended in section 4 of the supporting Ecological Impact Assessment (Tyler Grange, 22/03/2023, Report No. 14291_R02e_JS_CW) have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. For the avoidance of doubt, this condition relates to the provision of two integrated bat boxes, two integrated bird boxes and hedgehog passes. Thereafter, the development shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details with all features being provided prior to first occupation. Reason: To secure biodiversity enhancements on site, in accordance with Policies ENV2 and ENV3 of the SOLP and paragraphs 174 and 180 of the NPPF.

Prior to occupation of the development, the proposed means of access to the site from Foxhall Road, including visibility splays of 2.4m x 43.0m along the highway, shall be provided in accordance with the approved plans and be formed, laid out and constructed strictly in accordance with the local highway authority's specifications. Reason: In the interest of highway safety in accordance with Policy TRANS5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

Prior to occupation of the development, the proposed parking and turning areas shall be provided in accordance with the approved plans 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 occupation of the development, cycle parking facilities secured and undercover, shall be provided in accordance with details to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, prior to the commencement of works. 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 occupation of the development, the existing points of access to the site along Foxhall Road and Broadway shall be permanently and effectively closed and the adjacent highway reinstated as a pedestrian footway in accordance with a scheme to be first submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In the interest of highway safety in accordance with Policy TRANS5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

Prior to the first occupation of any dwelling 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 dwelling it would serve. Reason: To ensure sustainable forms of transport in accordance with Policies TRANS5, ENV12 and EP1 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 (Focus R2767 Didcot Energy Statement REV F) 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 first occupation, a SUDS Compliance report prepared by an appropriately qualified Engineer must be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. This must suitably demonstrate that the sustainable drainage system has been installed and completed in accordance with the approved scheme (or detail any minor variations). This report should as a minimum cover the following; 1) Inclusion of as-built drawings in both .pdf and .shp file format, 2) 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, 3) Details of any remediation works required following the initial inspection, 4) Evidence that that remedial works have been completed. 5) Confirm details of any management company set up to maintain the system. 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.

The development shall not be occupied until all work detailed in the 'Crossfield Consulting Geotechnical Environmental Remediation Strategy Land at Broadway, Didcot March 2023 Report No. CCL03349.CR83' 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.

The development shall be carried out in complete accordance with the recommended scheme of noise mitigation in the Noise Impact Assessment (R9294-1 Rev4 dated 20 March 2023). The mitigation scheme shall ensure that internal sound levels comply with BS8233:2014. Such mitigation shall be installed and, where necessary, be operational before the building is first occupied. Verification of the of the noise mitigation installation shall be provided to the Local Planning Authority prior to first occupation. Reason: To protect future occupiers from unacceptable noise levels and to secure an acceptable standard of residential amenity in accordance with Policy DES6 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

The development hereby approved shall be implemented in accordance with all of the recommended ecological mitigation measures stated in section 4 of the supporting Ecological Impact Assessment (Tyler Grange, 22/03/2023, Report No. 14291_R02e_JS_CW). Reason: To minimise the ecological impacts of development, in accordance with Policies ENV2 and ENV3 of the SOLP and paragraphs 174 and 180 of the NPPF.

The tree protection details as shown on the approved Arboricultural Assessment and Method Statement (Barrell, 22/03/2023, Report No. 21135-AIA5-CA) and Manual for managing trees on development sites (Barrell version 3.0), shall be put in place prior to any on site works including demolition and thereafter retained in situ for the duration 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 occupation of the development hereby approved, the surface water drainage scheme shall be implemented in full accordance with details hereby approved: Flood Risk and Drainage Technical Note (AWP, 12/07/2023, Report No. 1265) Drainage Calculations (AWP, 19/07/2023, Report No. 1265-03-SW-101-Rev F Drainage layout drwgno 1265-03-DR-1001-G Drainage Standard Details 1265-03-SD-2001-A Drainage Standard Details 1265-03-SD-2002-A Formpave Aquaflow Typical Details Sheet - Attenuation 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 occupation of the development hereby approved, the foul water drainage scheme shall be implemented in full accordance with details hereby approved: Flood Risk and Drainage Technical Note (AWP, 12/07/2023, Report No. 1265) Drainage Calculations (AWP, 19/07/2023, Report No. 1265-03-SW-101-Rev F Drainage layout drwgno 1265-03-DR-1001-G Drainage Standard Details 1265-03-SD-2001-A Drainage Standard Details 1265-03-SD-2002-A 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.

The development shall be designed and constructed to a water efficiency standard of 110 litres/head/day. Reason: To conserve water resources in accordance with Policy INF4 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.

No piling shall take place until a piling method statement (detailing the depth and type of piling to be undertaken and the methodology by which such piling will be carried out, including measures to prevent and minimise the potential for damage to subsurface sewerage infrastructure, and the programme for the works) has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority in consultation with Thames Water. Any piling must be undertaken in accordance with the terms of the approved piling method statement. Reason: The proposed works will be in close proximity to underground sewerage utility infrastructure. Piling has the potential to significantly impact / cause failure of local underground sewerage utility infrastructure.
Appeal
No appeal lodged.
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