01 May 2018 – Minutes

THAME TOWN COUNCIL

Minutes of a Meeting of the Planning & Environment Committee held on 1 May 2018 at 6.30pm In the Upper Chamber, Thame Town Hall.

Present: Cllrs B Austin, D Bretherton (Deputy Chairman), P Cowell, M Deacock, D Dodds, L Emery (Deputy Mayor), H Fickling (Chairman), C Jones,
A Midwinter, M Stiles and T Wyse (Town Mayor)
Officers:
G Markland, Neighbourhood Plan Continuity Officer
A Oughton, Committee Services Officer

1. Apologies for Absence

There were no apologies.

2. Declarations of Interest and Dispensations

Cllr Dodds declared an interest in planning application P18/S1064/HH as he had previously helped Thame Players apply for funding.

3. Public Participation and Public Questions

There was no public participation.
There were no public questions put to the Committee.

4. Minutes

The Minutes of the meeting held on 10 April 2018 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

5. Planning Applications

9964
P18/S1064/FUL – THE PLAYERS THEATRE, NELSON STREET
New door from backstage on to side passage.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Subject to no objection from the District Conservation Officer

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ15, ESDQ16. ESDQ19, ESDQ20
SODC Local Plan Policies: CON7, EP2, D1, D4
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CSEN3

9965
P18/S1264/HH – 20 GRENVILLE WAY
Convert integral garage to living accommodation.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Comment: The Committee regretted the loss of the garage for its original purpose.

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: D1, D2, D4, H13, T2
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3

9966
P18/S1267/LB – 26 HIGH STREET
Repair to stone wall.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Subject to no objection from the District Conservation Officer

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ19, ESDQ20, ESDQ28
SODC Local Plan Policies: CON3, CON5, CON7, D1, D4
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CSEN3

9967
P18/S1215/FUL – THAME PARK ROAD (SITE D)
Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of Planning Permission P15/S2166/RM-to remove the side windows from plots 12 & 13.
RECOMMEND REFUSAL
1. Poor Design
2. Dull blank elevations
3. Windows provided security / surveillance
4. Poor amenity for occupiers

Comment: When working with Persimmon on the design, where plots had a flank elevation interfacing with the public domain the Town Council sought window openings to break up the elevation, provide visual interest and assist with surveillance. To that extent, therefore, the proposed amendment would be a retrograde step and conflict with one of the original objectives.

9968
P18/S1312/HH – 20 MOOREND LANE
Proposed rear conservatory.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16, ESDQ20, ESDQ28
SODC Local Plan Policies: D1, D3, D4, H13
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3

6. Reports from Town Council Representatives

a) Transport Representative – Cllr Stiles reported there was a possibility that she might not be able to attend the next Parish Transport Representatives meeting on 4 June 2018 at County Hall and called for a volunteer. Cllr Stiles stated that the half hour surgery, from 1-1.30pm, before the main meeting provided an opportunity to speak with Officers and ask questions.

7. SODC Planning Committee Notification – P18/S0078/FUL

The Chairman called for volunteers to attend the District Planning Committee meeting on Wednesday 2 May 2018. There being no volunteers it was agreed that the Town Clerk and Neighbourhood Plan Continuity Officer would prepare a statement to send to the Chairman of the District Planning Committee meeting requesting it is read out at the meeting.

8. For Information

The items for information were noted.

The Neighbourhood Plan Continuity Officer reported that he had written to the Case Officer at SODC requesting clarification on one of the conditions placed on the decision notice for the barn conversions at Bates Leys Farm (P18/S3070/PAR) and was awaiting a response.

The meeting concluded at 6.53pm

Signed ……………………..
Chairman, 22 May 2018