Planning Application Details

The development to which this permission relates must be begun not later than 4 August 2025. 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, 0004, 220045-A-BR-101 REV D, 220045-A-BR-102 REV C, 220045-A-BR-103 REV C, 220045-A-BR-105 REV D, 220045-A-BR-106 REV C, 220045-A-BR-107 REV C,220045-A-BR-109 REV C, 220045-A-BR-110 REV B, 220045-A-BR-111 REV B, 220045-A-BR-112 REV E, 220045-A-BR-113 REV C, 220045-A-BR-115 REV A, 220045-A-BR-116 REV A, 220045-A-BR-119, 220045-A-BR-300D, 220045-A-BR-301 REV D, 220045-A-BR-302 REV D, 220045-A-BR-303 REV D, 220045-A-BR-304 REV C, 220045-A-BR-305 REV C, 220045-A-BR-306 REV D, 220045-A-BR-307 REV C, 220045-A-BR-310 REV B, 220045-A-BR-311 REV B, 22-140-OMK-DR-C-402 REV D, 220045-A-BR-700, 08791.1, 22-140-OMK-DR-C-411 REV C, 22-140-OMK-DR-C-412 REV A 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.

The development shall, unless otherwise agreed in writing beforehand with the Local Planning Authority (LPA), be carried out in phases and shown on drawing 0004: Phase 1 - Site clearance and demolition, provision of the access, common areas and utilities, visitors parking shelter, and construction of plots 1, 2, 3, and 4. Phase 2 - construction of plot 8 Phase 3 - construction of plot 7 Phase 4 - construction of plot 6 Phase 5 - construction of plot 5. The developer shall before commencing each phase notify the LPA of the date of commencement of each phase by exchange of letter/email. Reason: To allow flexibility in delivering the scheme and opportunity for self-build dwellings in accordance with policy H12 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

The development shall be constructed in accordance with the approved material samples included in; - Down Farm (BARN CONVERSION) - Proposed External Materials. - REV: A - Down Farm (New Build) - Proposed External Materials. - REV: B 08.01.2024 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.

The final dwelling shall not be occupied until all biodiversity enhancement features have been provided in accordance with the approved biodiversity plan submitted by Windrush Ecology (ref:W5341_rep_Down Farm, Didcot DoC_19-07-23_). Reason: To secure the delivery of biodiversity enhancements, in accordance with policies ENV2 and ENV3 of the SOLP, and paragraphs 174 and 180 of the NPPF.

No dwelling shall be occupied until the surface water drainage scheme has been implemented in accordance with the approved details submitted by OMK Design Consultancy Ltd (Surface water model, proposed site drainage plan drawing no: 22-140-OMK-DR-C-401 REV F, drainage maintenance plan 22-140-OMK-DR-C-403 REV A, and drainage details 22-140-OMK-DR-C-410 REV C). 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.

No dwelling shall be occupied until the approved landscaping scheme (drawing no. 08791.1) has been implemented. Thereafter the landscaping scheme shall be maintained in accordance with the approved scheme. In the event any of the trees or shrubs planted die, or are 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, 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.

The development shall comply with the approved arboricultural method statement submitted by Elemental (ref: 230201_AMS). 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.

No dwelling shall be occupied until the approved boundary walls or fences and any other means of enclosure for that particular plot have been erected in accordance with the approved external works plans (drawing no's. 22-140-OMK-DR-C-402 REV D, and 22-140-OMK-DR-C-412 REV A). 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.

The development shall comply with the approved contaminated land reports submitted by Ground Investigation Services (Southern) Ltd (report no's, S.6141, S6066, and S.6014). The agreed remedial recommendations shall be carried out in full. 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 line with the NPPF and policy ENV11 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

No dwelling shall be occupied until all carbon reduction energy efficiency measures associated with the dwelling have been implemented in accordance with the energy statement produced by Blew Burton Ltd (dated April 2022) 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.

No dwelling shall be occupied until an Electric Vehicle Charging Point has been installed for that dwelling. Reason: To ensure sustainable forms of transport are provided in accordance with policy TRANS5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

No dwelling shall be occupied until the parking and turning areas have been provided in accordance with drawing no. 0004. The parking and turning areas 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.

The development shall not be occupied until the approved remediation strategy referred to in condition 10 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 the NPPF and policy ENV11 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 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 dwelling shall be occupied until the roads and footpaths shown on the approved site plan (drawing no. 22-140-OMK-DR-C-402 REV D) have been completed. Reason: In the interests of highway safety and convenience in accordance with policy TRANS5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

Prior to occupation of the final residential unit a plan showing land transferred to the management company or any other interested parties shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To clarify and ensure which party is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the site in accordance with polices ENV1, DES1 and DES2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

The development hereby approved shall be implemented in accordance with all of the ecological avoidance and mitigation measures described in section 5 of the supporting Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (Windrush Ecology Ltd, 08/04/2022, Ref: W3974_rep_Land at Down Farm, Didcot_09-09-21). Reason: To secure biodiversity enhancements on site, in accordance with policy ENV3 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035 and paragraphs 174 and 180 of the NPPF.

The hours of operation for construction and demolition works shall be restricted to 08:00-18:00 Monday to Friday and 08:00-13:00 on a Saturday. No work is permitted to take place on Sundays or Public Holidays without the prior written authority of the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To protect the occupants of nearby residential properties from noise disturbance in accordance with policy DES6 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

The garage accommodation hereby approved shall be retained as such and shall not be adapted for living purposes without planning permission from the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to ensure the provision of adequate off-street car parking in accordance with Policy TRANS5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

Notwithstanding the provisions of Classes A and E of Part 1 Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (or the equivalent provisions of any order revoking and re-enacting that Order), there shall be no extension to the dwellings at plots 2 and 7 hereby permitted and no ancillary buildings or structures shall be erected within the curtilage of the dwellings at plots 2 and 7 without the prior grant of planning permission. Reason: To protect the character and setting of the grade II listed buildings in accordance with Policies DES1, DES2, ENV6 and ENV7 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

Notwithstanding the provisions of Class B of Part 1 Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (or the equivalent provisions of any order revoking and re-enacting that Order), there shall be no roof alteration to the dwellings hereby permitted without the prior grant of planning permission. Reason: To protect the character and setting of the grade II listed buildings in accordance with Policies DES1, DES2, ENV6 and ENV7 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.