Description
S73 application to vary condition 1 of approved plans on application reference number P21/S0676/RM to Plot 40: House type substitution from 'G' house type with material combination 1 to an 'H' House type with material combination 2 and Plot 49: House type substitution from 'G' house type with material combination 1 to an 'H' House type with material combination 2.(as amended by Plans received 9 August 2023).
(Reserved matters application for the development of 240 dwellings, associated internal accesses, parking, internal road and footpath network, open space, children's play areas, allotments with associated parking, drainage attenuation works, landscaping, vehicular access from the B4009 and all other associated works pursuant to outline permission P17/S1964/O)
Conditions / Refusal Reasons
That the development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the details shown on the following approved plans,
- H7452/LP/01 - Location Plan
Layout plans
- H7452/PL/01 Rev M - Planning layout
- PL-012 Rev G - Housing Mix and tenure plan
- PL-013 Rev F - Building heights plan
- PL-014 Rev F - Refuse collection strategy
- PL-015 Rev G - Parking strategy
- PL-016 Rev G - On plot boundary plan
- PL-017 Rev F - Garden areas
- PL-019 Rev F - Building materials plan
Landscaping plans
- 001 Rev 6 - Landscape strategy
- 002 Rev 6 - Proposed tree planting
- 003 Rev 6 - Proposed shrub planting
- 003-A Rev 5 - Proposed shrub planting tables
- 004 Rev 5 - Proposed grassland seeding
- 005 Rev 3 - Proposed allotments and orchards
- 006 Rev 3 - Proposed public open space
- 007 Rev 3 - Eastern entrance
- 008 Rev 5 - Western entrance
- 009 Rev 5 - Proposed hard landscape
- 009-A Rev 1 - Hard landscape details
- 010 Rev 3 - Hedgerow detail along The Sands
- 011 Rev 3 - Spine road - sheet 1
- 012 Rev 1 - Spine road - sheet 2
- 013 Rev 1 - Spine road - sheet 3
- 014 Rev 1 - Spine road sheet 4
Housetypes
- HT-011 - Type A1 plans & elevations
- HT-012 - Type A2 plans & elevations
- HT-021 - Type B1 plans & elevations
- HT-022 - Type B1 mid-unit plans & elevations
- HT-023 - Type B2 plans & elevations
- HT-031 - Type C plans
- HT-032 - Type C1 elevations
- HT-033 - Type C2 elevations
- HT-034 - Type C3, C4 plans
- HT-035 - Type C3 elevations
- HT-036 - Type C4 elevations
- HT-041 - Type D plans
- HT-042 - Type D1 elevations
- HT-043 - Type D2 elevations
- HT-051 - Type E plans
- HT-052 - Type E1 elevations
- HT-053 - Type E2 elevations
- HT-061 - Type F plans
- HT-062 - Type F elevations
- HT-071 - Type G plans
- HT-072 - Type G elevations
- HT-081 - Type H plans
- HT-082 - Type H elevations
- HT-091 - Type J plans
- HT-092 - Type J1 elevations
- HT-093 - Type J2 elevations
- HT-111 - Type L plans & elevations
- HT-121 - Type M plans & elevations
- HT-122 - Type M mid-unit plans & elevations
- HT-131 - Type N plans & elevations
- HT-132 - Type N mid-unit plans & elevations
- HT-141 - Type P plans & elevations
- HT-151 - Type Q plans & elevations
- HT-152 - Type Q mid-unit plans & elevations
- HT-161 - Type R plans & elevations
Other plans
- HT-171 - Garage (single) plans and elevations
- HT-172 - Garage (double) plans and elevations
- HT-172 - Garage (twin) plans and elevations
- 184368/A/01 - Proposed pedestrian footpath
- H7452/SS - Electric substation
Highways plans
- VD19016-EST-Sec38-100-01 Rev C - Estate Roads General Arrangement
- VD19016-EST-Sec38-100-02 Rev C - Estate Roads General Arrangement
- VD19016-EST-Sec38-100-03 Rev C - Estate Roads General Arrangement
- VD19016-EST-Sec38-100-04 Rev C - Estate Roads General Arrangement
- VD19016-EST-Sec38-100-05 Rev C - Estate Roads General Arrangement
- VD19016-EST-Sec38-100-06 Rev C - Estate Roads General Arrangement
- VD19016-RR-Sec278-100 Rev D - Relief Road General Arrangement
- VD19016-WR-Sec278-100 Rev E - Watlington Road Roundabout General Arrangement,
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 slab levels of the buildings in relation to the existing and proposed levels of the site and surrounding land shall be constructed in accordance with the details approved under application P21/S0642/DIS.
Reason: To ensure a satisfactory form of development in accordance with Policy DES1 and STRAT1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035 and Policy NP7 of the Benson Neighbourhood Development Plan.
The external surfaces of the buildings shall be constructed in accordance with the details approved under application P21/S0642/DIS.
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 and Policy NP4 of the Benson Neighbourhood Development Plan.
Before each dwelling is occupied, the bin collection point and refuse/recycling storage serving that dwelling shall be implemented in accordance with the details approved under application P21/S0642/DIS.
Reason: To ensure adequate provision for the management of waste in accordance with Policies INF1 and EP3 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.
The development shall be implemented in accordance with the drainage strategy and measures approved under application P21/S0642/DIS. No discharge of foul or surface water from the site shall occur before the drainage strategy has been completed and brought into use.
Reason: To ensure that sufficient capacity is made available to accommodate the new development; and in order to avoid adverse environmental impact upon the community in accordance with Policies EP4 and INF4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035 and Policy NP30 of the Benson Neighbourhood Development Plan.
The development shall be implemented in accordance with the measures outlined in the Construction Environmental Management Plan for Biodiversity approved under application P21/S0642/DIS and shall be adhered to throughout the construction period.
Reason: To ensure the protection of habitats and species on the site, in accordance with Policies ENV2 and ENV 3 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035 and Policy NP23 of the Benson Neighbourhood Development Plan.
The development shall be implemented and managed in accordance with the Biodiversity Enhancement, Landscape and Ecology Management Plan approved under application P21/S0642/DIS.
Reason: To ensure the enhancements for habitats and species on the site are delivered and managed appropriately in the long term in accordance with Policies ENV2 and ENV3 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035 and Policies NP23 and NP24 of the Benson Neighbourhood Development Plan.
The development shall be implemented in accordance with the hard landscaping plan and details approved under application P21/S0642/DIS.
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 landscaping scheme for the development shall be implemented in accordance with the details approved under application P21/S0642/DIS.
The landscaping shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding season, following occupation of the buildings or the completion of the development, whichever is sooner. All soft landscape works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and timetable and thereafter retained. Any trees or plants which, within a period of 5 years after planting, are re-moved, die or become seriously damaged or defective, shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of species, size and number as originally approved, unless otherwise agreed by the local planning authority in writing, and thereafter shall be retained.
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 and Policies NP4, NP27, NP28 and NP29 of the Benson Neighbourhood Development Plan.
The public open space on site, including the Community Garden, Locally Equipped Area of Play and associated works shall be provided in accordance with the phasing plan approved under application P21/S3023/DIS.
Reason: To meet the need for public open spaces in accordance with Policies CF5 and INF1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035 and Policies NP4, NP20 and NP22 of the Benson Neighbourhood Development Plan.
The tree protection measures approved under application P21/S0642/DIS shall be kept in place during the entire course of construction of development.
Reason: To safeguard trees which are visually important in accordance with Policy ENV1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035 and Policy NP4 of the Benson Neighbourhood Development Plan.
The development shall be implemented in accordance with the archaeological Written Scheme of Investigation approved under application P21/S0640/DIS.
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 Policies ENV6 and ENV9 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035 and Policy NP6 of the Benson Neighbourhood Development Plan.
No more than 50% of the dwellings hereby permitted shall be occupied until:
a) the Edge Road within the site is constructed to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority and open to traffic; and
b) the proposed means of access onto Hale Road has been formed and laid out in accordance with drawing VD19016-HR-Sec278-100 Rev C permitted under application P21/S1001/FUL (or a scheme subsequently approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority in writing) to the approval of the Local Planning Authority, constructed in accordance with the Local Planning Authority's specifications and all ancillary works specified shall be undertaken.
Reason: In the interest of highway safety in accordance with Policy TRANS5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035 and Policy NP1 and NP4 of the Benson Neighbourhood Development Plan.
The sustainable travel initiatives outlined in the Residential Travel Plan approved under application P22/S0725/DIS shall be implemented in accordance with the details and timeframes outlined in this document.
Reason: To promote the use of non-car modes of transport in accordance with Policy TRANS4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035 and Policy NP9 of the Benson Neighbourhood Development Plan.
The development shall be carried out in accordance with the Construction Method Statement approved under application P21/S3023/DIS.
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.
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 EP2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.
The development shall incorporate the mitigation measures outlined in the Noise Impact Assessment approved under application P21/S3023/DIS.
Reason: To protect the amenities of future residents in accordance with Policy ENV11 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.
The development shall incorporate the mitigation measures outlined in the Air Quality Mitigation Strategy approved under application P21/S3023/DIS.
Reason: To ensure satisfactory standards of air quality for the residents of the development and surrounding residential properties in accordance with Policy EP1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035 and Policy NP11 of the Benson Neighbourhood Development Plan.
The first floor windows in the side elevations of the dwellings on plots 12, 15, 19, 22, 23, 24, 26, 30, 49, 53, 56, 58, 80, 82, 87, 98, 107, 109, 112, 114, 115, 120, 123, 127, 129, 132, 140, 142, 143, 145, 153, 162, 168, 189, 191, 196, 203, 212, 222, 226, 239 and 240 hereby permitted shall be glazed in obscure glass with a minimum of level 3 obscurity, and shall be fixed shut with the exception of a top hung openable fanlight (or other means of opening to be first agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority) prior to the first occupation of the accommodation and it shall be retained as such thereafter.
Reason: To ensure that the development is not unneighbourly in accordance with Policy DES6 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.
Before any of the dwellings are first occupied, the proposed estate roads and footpaths between that dwelling and the existing public highway shall be constructed and surfaced in accordance with the submitted plans.
Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to ensure a satisfactory standard of construction and layout for the development in accordance with Policy TRANS5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.
Before any of the dwellings are first occupied, the proposed vehicular accesses, driveways, parking and turning areas that serve those dwellings shall be constructed, laid out, surfaced and drained in accordance with the submitted plans.
Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to ensure a satisfactory standard of construction and layout for the development in accordance with Policy TRANS5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.
Before any footway crossover is first used, pedestrian visibility splays measuring 2m x 2m shall be provided and retained without obstruction above a height of 0.6m.
Reason: In the interest of highway safety in accordance with Policy TRANS5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.
Before each dwelling is occupied, the cycle storage that serves that dwelling shall be provided in accordance with 'Garden Shed Drawing' dated March 2022 approved under application P22/S0304/DIS.
Reason: To encourage the use of cycles as a means of transport in accordance with Policy TRANS5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.
The garage accommodation 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.
The development hereby permitted shall be implemented in accordance with details shown on the following plans as approved under application P22/S0304/DIS:
New Streetlighting Plan drwgno A4901
Street Lighting Plandrwgno VD 19016-EST-Sec38-1300-01G
Street Lighting Plandrwgno VD 19016-EST-Sec38-1300-02G
Street Lighting Plandrwgno VD 19016-EST-Sec38-1300-03G
Street Lighting Plandrwgno VD 19016-EST-Sec38-1300-04H
Street Lighting Plandrwgno VD 19016-EST-Sec38-1300-05G
Street Lighting Plandrwgno VD 19016-EST-Sec38-1300-06H
Street Lighting Plan drwgno VD19016-HR-Sec278-1300D
Reason: To minimise the impacts of development on the surrounding landscape and neighbouring occupiers, in accordance with Policies ENV1 and DES6 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.
The bins approved on the following plans under application P22/S0304/DIS shall be installed prior to the completion of each phase of open space as set out in the approved phasing plan:
Derby Ruddington Dog Waste Bin - BX45G 2555-2
Okehampton Litter Bin - BX17 4030.
Reason: To enhance the environment and ensure that the residents are provided with appropriate amenity and recreation space in accordance with Policies DES1 and DES2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.