Conditions / Refusal Reasons
That the development would be contrary to the general, environmental/
That the development must be begun not later than the expiration of five
countryside and housing policies of the approved Structure Plan
years beginning with the date of this permission and if this condition
for Oxfordshire, particularly policies G1, G5, EN1, EN4 and the
is not complied with this permission shall lapse.
Council's adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan, particularly
policies G1, G5, C2 and H6. The erection of a new dwelling on this
site would result in the undesirable consolidation of ribbon
development beyond the built-up area of Gallowstree Common and would
be detrimental to the character and visual amenities of the area
which lies within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
There is considered to bbe no justification for any departure for
any departure from the planning policies of the Local Planning
Authority.
Reason: By virtue of Sections 91 to 95 of the Town and Country Planning
Act 1990.
That having regard to its proximity to the hedge on the boundary
That the materials to be used for the external walls and roof shall be of
of the site with Sundown, the erection of the bungalow is likely
the same colour, type and texture as those used on the existing building.
to result in damage to or loss of the hedge and lead to an intrusive
and unneighbourly form of development which would be overbearing
to Sundown and detract from the residential amenities currently
enjoyed by its occupants.
Reason: To ensure that the details of the development are satisfactory.
That the timber boarding on the south western (side) and north eastern
(side) elevations of the extension shall be dark stained and thereafter
retained as such.
Reason: To ensure that the details of the development are satisfactory.
That the existing trees on the land shall be protected whilst
development operations are in progress, in accordance with a scheme
to be first agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority and
to be implemented prior to the commencement of the development.
Reason: To safeguard trees which are visually important.
That a scheme for the landscaping of the site, including the planting of
live trees and shrubs, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by
the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of the development
hereby permitted. The scheme shall be implemented as approved within 12
months of the commencement of the approved 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, be planted
and properly maintained in a position or positions first approved by the
Local Planning Authority.
Reason: To help assimilate the development into its surroundings.
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