03 September 2013 – Minutes

THAME TOWN COUNCIL

Minutes of a Meeting of the Planning & Environment Committee held on 3 September 2013 at 6.30pm In the Upper Chamber, Thame Town Hall.
 
Present:
Cllrs, A Dite, H M Fickling (Chairman), V F Humphries, P Lambert (Town Mayor), D A Laver, J Matelot Green (Deputy Mayor) and M Stiles

Officers

C Pinnells, Deputy Clerk
A Oughton, Committee Services Officer

 
1 Apologies for Absence

Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs Butler (Holiday), Dodds (Absent), Dixon (Personal) and Welply (Absent).

 
2 Declarations of Interest

There were no declarations of interest.

 
3 Public Participation

There were no applications to address the Committee.

 
4 Minutes

The Minutes of the Planning & Environment Committee meeting held on 13 August 2013 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

 
5 Planning Applications

9213
P13/S2438/HH
9 LANGDALE ROAD
Conversion of integrated garage to habitable space.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Comment: The Committee regretted loss of garage for original purpose

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ26, ESDQ27, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: D1, D2, H13, T1, T2
Core Strategy: CSQ3

9215
P13/S1324/LB
42 HIGH STREET

Dry lining of basement and general upgrade works in same area.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ15, ESDQ19, ESDQ20
SODC Local Plan Policies: CON3
Core Strategy: CSEN3, CSQ3

9216
P13/S2531/FUL
NATIONWIDE BUILDING SOCIETY, 99 HIGH STREET
Removal of two existing ATM machines and replace with one new ATM machine.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Neighbourhood Plan Policies:  WS2, ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ19, ESDQ20, ESDQ25
SODC Local Plan Policies: CON7, CON8, D7, TC2
Core Strategy: CSEN3, CSQ3

9217
P13/S2512/HH
82 CORBETTS WAY
Single storey rear extension.  Part garage conversion.

RECOMMEND REFUSAL

1. Parking (ESDQ29)

Comment:  The Committee had no objection to the construction of the Orangery.

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ26, ESDQ27, ESDQ28, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: D1, D2, H13, T1, T2
Core Strategy: CSQ3

 
6 Lawful Development

9214
P13/S2488/LDP
13 LANGDALE ROAD
Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed loft conversion with rear dormer window and roof windows to front.
The application for Lawful Development was noted.

9218
P13/S2553/LDP
97 CORBETTS WAY
Certificate of lawfulness for loft conversion with 5 no. front/rear facing velux roof windows.
The application for Lawful Development was noted.

 
7 Conservation Area Advisory Committee (CAAC)

The minutes of the meeting held on 28 August 2013 were noted.

 
8 Reports from Town Council Representatives

a)    Transport Representative – Cllr Stiles reminded councillors that a surgery for Parish Transport Representatives would be held on 17 October 2013.  Any points for discussion should be forwarded to Cllr Stiles.

 
9 For Information

a)    P13/S2535/PDO – The Committee agreed that a letter be sent to the Planning Officer at South Oxfordshire District Council.

b)    The new address was noted.

 
 
Meeting concluded at 7.07pm

Signed …………………………..

Chairman, 24 September 2013