27 October 2020 – Minutes
THAME TOWN COUNCIL
Minutes of a Virtual Meeting of the Planning & Environment Committee held on 27 October 2020 at 6:30pm by Zoom Conference Call.
Present:
Cllrs B Austin, P Cowell, M Deacock, A Dite (Deputy Chairman), D Dodds, L Emery, H Fickling (Chairman), S Francis, A Midwinter and T Wyse
Officers
G Markland, Neighbourhood Plan Continuity Officer
L Fuller, Committee Services Officer
1 Apologies for Absence
Apologies were received from Cllr Gregory (personal).
All Members who were present were able to be seen and be heard.
2 Declarations of Interest and Dispensations
Cllr Emery declared an interest in P20/S2796/FUL as she knew the applicant personally and abstained from voting on this item.
3 Public Participation and Public Questions
Ms Rebecca Redford spoke on behalf of Bluestone Planning as the agent for P20/S2796/FUL – 40a Upper High Street. The application had already been presented to this committee who had objected on the grounds that the proposal does not meet national standards for a 2-person 1-bedroom dwelling. Ms Redford clarified that the applicant was intending on only creating a 1-person 1-bedroom dwelling and apologised that this was not clear on the original plans. The matter had been discussed with the Case Officer who had suggested submitting amended plans showing that it would be a 1-person 1-bedroom dwelling, however it was confirmed that it would not be possible to place a condition as such as it would be impossible to prove compliance.
Members then discussed and made a recommendation regarding P20/S2796/FUL.
Members noted the written statement received from the agent of P20/S2661/HH – Hampden House.
4 Minutes
The Minutes of the meeting held on 6 October 2020 were approved and signed by the Chairman.
5 Planning Applications
1290 HAMPDEN HOUSE, MORETON – AMENDMENT NO.1
Detached Pool Building. (as amplified by Noise Impact Assessment received 29 September 2020).
P20/S2661/HH
OBJECTS:
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- Impact on neighbouring amenity
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Comment: It was noted that the proposal may be less harmful to neighbouring amenity if it was set further back on the plot.
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ11, ESDQ16, ESDQ19, ESDQ21, ESDQ22, ESDQ28, ESDQ29, D1
SODC Local Plan Policies: G6, C1, C4, C9, EP2, D1, D2, D3, D4, D10, D11, R2, EP3, T1, T2
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3
1297 74 QUEENS ROAD – AMENDMENT NO.1
Two storey side extension. (Amended plan received on 1 October 2020 to remove single storey side extension from the proposal).
P20/S2650/HH
SUPPORTS
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16, ESDQ19
SODC Local Plan Policies: G6, D1, D2, D4, H13, T2
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3
1299 40A UPPER HIGH STREET – EMAIL FROM CASE OFFICER
Change of use from betting shop (sui generis) to dwellinghouse (C3).
P20/S2796/FUL
OBJECTS
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- Inadequate internal space for a 2 person dwelling
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Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H5, H6, H7, WS2, WS7, WS12, GA1, GA3, GA6, CLW4, ESDQ11, ESDQ12, ESDQ13, ESD14, ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ18, ESDQ19, ESDQ20, ESDQ28, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: G5, G6, CON7, D1, D2, D3, D4, D10, D11, TC8, T1, T2
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CST1, CSEN3
1316 31 SYCAMORE DRIVE
Proposed single storey rear extension & single storey side extension with external alterations.
P20/S2614/HH
SUPPORTS AND HAS A RESPONSE:
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- Subject to the rear extension complying with the 45 degree rule
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Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16, ESDQ21, ESDQ22
SODC Local Plan Policies: G6, D1, D3, D4, H13
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3
1317 MEADOW VIEW PARK, TYTHROP WAY
Creation of an Artificial Grass Pitch (AGP) with associated floodlighting, perimeter fencing and maintenance storage container at Thame Football Club. Plus floodlighting, spectator stands and macadam pathways to an existing natural turf pitch. Plus spectator stands, turnstile and mobile toilet block within the main stadium.
P20/S3665/FUL
SUPPORTS
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: CLW1, ESDQ10, ESDQ11, ESDQ12, ESDQ16, ESDQ19, ESDQ22
SODC Local Plan Policies: G6, EP2, EP8, D1, D10, H13, R2, EP3
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ2, CSQ3
1318 1 PRIEST END
Single storey thatch roof extension, together with replacement kitchen window.
P20/S3517/HH
SUPPORTS AND HAS A RESPONSE:
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- Subject to No Objection from the District Conservation Officer
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Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ19, ESDQ20
SODC Local Plan Policies: G6, CON2, CON3, CON5, CON7, D1, D4, H13
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CSEN3
1319 1 PRIEST END
Single storey thatch roof extension, together with replacement kitchen window.
P20/S3520/LB
SUPPORTS AND HAS A RESPONSE:
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- Subject to No Objection from the District Conservation Officer
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Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ19, ESDQ20
SODC Local Plan Policies: G6, CON2, CON3, CON5, CON7, D1, D4, H13
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CSEN3
1320 27 MORETON LANE
Two storey/single storey side and rear extension. Replacement front entrance porch.
P20/S3784/HH
SUPPORTS
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: G6, D1, D2, D4, H13, T2
Core Strategy Policies: CSDQ3
1321 18 ORMOND ROAD
Erection of single storey rear extension.
P20/S3720/HH
SUPPORTS
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16
SODC Local Plan Policies: G6, D1, D4, H13
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3
6 Reports from Town Council Representatives
A)Transport Representative – Cllr Francis reported that Oxfordshire County Council had applied to the Government to take on Civil Parking Enforcement across Oxfordshire which should come into force in November 2021.
7 For Information
The items for information were noted.
It was noted that SODC had granted permission for P19/S0480/FUL – Thame Service Station, following various amendments to meet Environment Agency requirements. It was regrettable that the proposal encouraged travel by car however the application was approved based on the policies in the existing Local Plan.
The meeting concluded at 7:06pm.
Signed ……………………..
Chairman, 24 November 2020