23 July 2013 – Minutes

THAME TOWN COUNCIL

Minutes of a Meeting of the Planning & Environment Committee held on 23 July 2013 at 6.30pm In the Upper Chamber, Thame Town Hall.
 
Present:
Cllrs  A Dite, N W Dixon, D W Dodds, H M Fickling (Chairman), V F Humphries, D A Laver, M Stiles and M Welply (Vice Chairman)

Officers

C Pinnells, Community Services Manager
M Robinson, Office Administration Manager
A Oughton, Committee Services Officer
J Collinge, Planning Consultant

 
1 Apologies for Absence

Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs Butler (Personal), Lambert (Business) and Matelot Green (Personal).

 
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 2 July 2013 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

 
5 Planning Applications

9201
P13/S1995/HH
5 ESSEX ROAD
Demolition of existing out buildings and erection of single storey rear extension.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ19, ESDQ26, ESDQ28
SODC Local Plan Polcies: G2, G6, D1, H13, T1, T2

9202
P13/S1900/FUL
87 HIGH STREET
Change of use part ground and first floor from A3 (Restaurant) to A1/A2 and change of use of remainder of ground floor/first floor from A3 with ancillary one bed flat above to a single two bed dwelling over two floors.  Incorporating internal and external alterations.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Comment:

  1. An appropriate means of enclosure is provided for the refuse bins at the rear of the premises – NP Policy ESDQ28.
  2. That car park provision at the site must be made in perpetuity.

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: WS1, WS2, WS8, WS9, WS10, ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ18, ESDQ19, ESDQ20, ESDQ28, CLW4,GA3, D1, H5, H7
SODC Local Plan Policies: CON3, CON4, CON7, CON10, D1, D2, D8, D11, G6, H4, TC4

9203
P13/S1901/LB
87 HIGH STREET
Change of use part ground and first floor from A3 (Restaurant) to A1/A2 and change of use of remainder of ground floor/first floor from A3 with ancillary one bed flat above to a single two bed dwelling over two floors.  Incorporating internal and external alterations.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Comment:

  1. An appropriate means of enclosure is provided for the refuse bins at the rear of the premises – NP Policy ESDQ28.
  2. The car park provision at the site must be made in perpetuity.

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: WS1, WS2, WS8, WS9, WS10, ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ18, ESDQ19, ESDQ20, ESDQ28, CLW4,GA3, D1, H5, H7
SODC Local Plan Policies: CON3, CON4, CON7, CON10, D1, D2, D8, D11, G6, H4, TC4

9204
P13/S2077/HH
53 EAST STREET
Proposed single storey extension to existing garage.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ19, ESDQ26, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: D1, G2, G6, H13, T1, T2

9193
P13/S0898/LB
LLOYDS BANK PLC, 13 CORNMARKET
Amendment No. 1 – Replacement of existing signage (as amended by Issue 3 Rev B dated 12th July 2013).

RECOMMEND REFUSAL

  1. Internal illuminated fascia signage not in keeping with conservation area.
  2. Materials not in keeping with conservation area.

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ18, ESDQ19, ESDQ20
SODC Local Plan: CON3, CON8, AD1

9193
P13/S0786/A
LLOYDS BANK PLC, 13 CORNMARKET
Amendment No. 1 – Replacement of existing signage (as amended by Issue 3 Rev B dated 12th July 2013).

RECOMMEND REFUSAL

  1. Internal illuminated fascia signage not in keeping with conservation area.
  2. Materials not in keeping with conservation area.

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ18, ESDQ19, ESDQ20
SODC Local Plan Policies: CON3, CON8, AD1

 
6 Consultation on the Local Plan: Sites and General Policies

The Committee welcomed the opportunity to comment on the proposed scope of the document and considered (having regard to the policies set out in the Core Strategy) that the following policy areas should be incorporated into the scope of the Local Plan, namely:

  1. The Design of Commercial Development
  2. Transport and Parking (including pedestrian and cycle connectivity)
  3. Renewable energy and sustainable Design/Construction
  4. Pollution

The Council agreed with the proposed housing numbers for each of the 12 larger villages.

RESOLVED:

  1. That a response reflecting the comments above be submitted to South Oxfordshire District Council.

 
7 Consultation on the SODC Gambling Policy

After examination of the Joint Statement of Licensing Policy (South Oxfordshire District Council and Vale of White Horse District Council) the Committee endorsed the draft policy document and fully concurred with its purpose.  The policy was sufficiently drawn to cover all aspects as contained in the Gambling Act 2005 and was proportionate, sensible and understandable.

RESOLVED:

  1. That the recommendation to South Oxfordshire District Council be that the Joint Statement of Licensing Policy be adopted without amendment.

 
8 Conservation Area Advisory Committee (CAAC)

The minutes of the meeting held on 17 July 2013 were noted.  The reference to the splendid hanging baskets in the town was echoed by all members of the Planning & Environment Committee.

 
9 Reports from Town Council Representatives

  1. Transport Representative – Cllr Stiles – nothing to report.

 
10 For Information

  1. Vale of Aylesbury Plan – Strategy Review of Consultation Document.  The Committee noted the planned growth of housing in the surrounding villages.
  2. Byelaws to Regulate Skin Piercing – noted.

 

 
The meeting concluded at 7.20pm

 

 

Signed ……………………….

Chairman, 13 August 2013