27 January 2015 – Minutes
THAME TOWN COUNCIL
Minutes of a Meeting of the Planning & Environment Committee held on 27 January 2015 at 6.30pm In the Upper Chamber, Thame Town Hall.
Present:
Cllrs N Champken-Woods, A Dite, D Dodds, H Fickling (Chairman), V Humphries and D Laver
Officers
A Oughton, Committee Services Officer
H Stewart, Town Clerk
1 Apologies for Absence
Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs Butler (Unwell), Dixon (Unwell), Matelot Green (Business), Stiles (Unwell) and Welply (Unwell).
2 Declarations of Interest
There were no declarations of interest.
3 Public Participation
Mrs Palmer from Lynn Palmer Architects spoke in support of item 9427 P14/S4041/HH. No. 7 Nelson Street was at one end of a row of terraced properties with a similar size plot to others in the street. The planning application was for a small two storey and single storey rear extension which would be in line with the other properties. The application had been submitted to SODC simultaneously with a planning application for 8 Nelson Street which mirrored the proposed single storey extension. However, following the extensive fire at the SODC offices at Crowmarsh the two applications had become separated and the application for 8 Nelson Street would come before the Council for consideration at the next meeting.
4 Minutes
The Minutes of the meeting held on 6 January 2015 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.
5 Planning Applications
9418
P14/S3648/HH
CHURCH HOUSE, 28 HIGH STREET
Amendment No. 1
Demolition of existing single storey store extension and insertion of new door openings at rear, proposed oak framed orangery extension and internal alterations.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ20, ESDQ28
SODC Local Plan Policies: CON2, CON3, CON5, CON7, D1, D4
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CSEN3
9418
P14/S3655/LB
CHURCH HOUSE, 28 HIGH STREET
Amendment No. 1
Demolition of existing single storey store extension and insertion of new door openings at rear, proposed oak framed orangery extension and internal alterations.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ20, ESDQ28
SODC Local Plan Policies: CON2, CON3, CON5, CON7, D1, D4
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CSEN3
9424
P14/S3988/HH
2 CHESTNUT AVENUE
Erection of two storey and single storey rear extensions.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: D1, H13
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3
9425
P14/S3965/HH
43 ASTLEY ROAD
Ground floor side and rear extensions and loft conversion rear dormer.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16, ESDQ28, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: D1, H13
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3
9426
P14/S3994/HH
15 BEECH ROAD
Two storey front extension, single storey rear extension and internal remodelling.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16
SODC Local Plan Policies: D1, H13
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3
9427
P14/S4041/HH
7 NELSON STREET
Erection of a two storey and single storey rear extensions and an office pod building.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Subject to: condition/restriction that extensions to 7 and 8 Nelson Street take place concurrently.
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ20, ESDQ28, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: CON7, D1, H13
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CSEN3
9428
P14/S4057/FUL
WINDRUSH, BRIDGE TERRACE
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of two new detached dwellings.
RECOMMEND REFUSAL
1. The scale, height, mass, bulk and footprint of the proposed dwellings would represent a cramped, over-development of the site harmful to the character of the area.
2. The proposed dwellings would appear overbearing from neighbouring properties.
3. There would be an adverse loss of privacy to the principal area of amenity space serving 2 Cotmore Gardens.
4. The access to the site is sub-standard in visibility terms at the junction with Cotmore Gardens/Bridge Terrace, and the intensification of use of the access thereby represents a highway and pedestrian safety constraint.
5. That evidence should be provided that the land on which the parking is proposed is within the ownership/control of the applicant.
9429
P14/S4075/HH
39 BEECH ROAD
Single storey front extension.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16, ESDQ19, ESDQ28, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: D1, D4, H13
Core Strategy Policies:CSQ3
9430
P14/S4119/FUL
UNIT D4, INTERNATIONAL HOUSE, STATION YARD
Extension to existing commercial unit.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: WS13, ESDQ16
SODC Local Plan Policies: D1, H13
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3
9431
P14/S4088/HH
3 PUTMAN CLOSE
Extension above existing garage and link to house, conversion of existing conservatory to garden room, creation of new front door and open porch.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16, ESDQ19, ESDQ28, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: D1, D2, H13
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3
9432
P14/S0016/HH
98 WELLINGTON STREET
Erection of a first floor rear extension.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Subject to: the depth of the rear extension not comprising light to the neighbouring properties and two parking spaces being made available on plot.
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ20, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: CON7, D1, D2, H13
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CSEN3
9433
P14/S4120/LDE
THE DAIRY, THE DAIRY ROAD, MORETON
Certificate of Lawful Development
This item was deferred to the next meeting.
6 MW.0154/14 – Moorend Lane Farm, Moorend Lane
After discussion it was agreed to defer a response until further information was available.
7 Reports from Town Council Representatives
a) Transport Representative – Nothing to report.
8 For Information
The items for information were noted.
The meeting concluded at 7.20pm
Signed ………………………….
Chairman, 17 February 2015