10 December 2024 – Agenda
SUMMONS TO ATTEND A MEETING
TO: All Members of the Planning Committee
Cllrs M Baines (Deputy Chairman – Acting Chairman), D Dodds, L Emery, C Jones, S McGarry, H Richards and P Swan.
Ex Officio (Voting) Members – A Gilbert (Town Mayor) & D Dawson (Deputy Town Mayor)
To all other Members for information
You are hereby summoned to attend a meeting of the Planning Committee on Tuesday 10 December 2024 at 6.30pm (maximum one hour) in the Upper Chamber (Thame Town Hall) for the transaction of business as set out on the attached agenda.
Mandy Sturdy
Clerk of the Council
Date: Wednesday 4 December 2024
AGENDA
1) Apologies for Absence
To receive, note and agree apologies for absence.
2) Declarations of Interest and Dispensations
To notify of any items that appear in the agenda in which there may be an interest that has not been recorded in the Member’s Register of Interest, and confirmation of any relevant dispensations.
3) Public Participation and Public Questions
To consider applications from members of the public to address the Committee (5 minutes maximum), in respect of any item of business included in the agenda. Applications to speak must have been received by the Town Clerk no later than 5pm on the last working day preceding the meeting.
To consider questions from members of the public (who live, work, or run a business in the Parish). Written questions must have been received by the Town Clerk no later than 4pm on the last working day preceding the meeting.
4) Minutes
To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the Committee Meeting held on 12 November 2024.
5) Planning Applications
a) To consider and agree a response for each of the following planning applications:
1921 – 46 CHINNOR ROAD – AMENDMENT NO.1
Proposed granny annex extension for ancillary use of main dwelling with associated internal and external works. (As per amended plans received 20 November 2024).
P24/S2577/HH
1921 Policies & Key Issues Report – Amendment No.1 [PDF]
1925 – 10 WELLINGTON STREET
Two-storey side extension with undercroft parking and single-storey rear extension following demolition of existing rear conservatory.
P24/S3534/HH
1925 Policies & Key Issues Report [PDF]
1927 – 22 CEDAR CRESCENT
Demolition of an existing bungalow and replacement with a new self-build dwelling.
P24/S3587/FUL
1927 Policies & Key Issues Report [PDF]
b) To receive and approve the Officer’s recommendations for the following planning applications (these can be approved in bulk if no comments from the Committee):
1926 – 6 HOLLIERS CLOSE
Single storey side / rear extension.
P24/S3450/HH
Officer recommendation: Supports
1928 – 2 HAMPDEN AVENUE
Erection of a side and rear extension and widening of the driveway.
P24/S3601/HH
Officer recommendation: Supports subject to no objection from the Highways Officer.
1930 – 45 CORBETTS WAY
First floor side extension over the existing garage.
P24/S3636/HH
Officer recommendation: Supports
1931 – 39 ESINGDON DRIVE
Installation of air source heat pump
P24/S3678/HH
Officer recommendation: Supports subject to no objection from Environmental Protection.
1933 – 44 UPPER HIGH STREET
Clock advertisement display feature
P24 /S3785/A
Officer recommendation: Supports
6) Proposed Parking Restrictions – Consultation
Oxfordshire County Council are consulting on making changes to on-street parking restrictions within the centre of Thame, in order to help manage residential parking whilst also improving access to amenities. The following changes are proposed (see consultation plans for locations and details):
- No Waiting at any Time (double yellow lines) parking restrictions: Church Road, Ludsden Grove, Lupton Road, Church Road, and Chinnor Road.
- Permit holder only bays on Church Road.
- Shared-use (permit holder, or general 2 hour parking) bays on North Street.
- Formalisation of the marked Disabled Persons Parking Place on Church Road.
To consider a response to the consultation.
7) Proposed Disabled Persons Parking Places (DPPPs) – Consultation
Oxfordshire County Council are consulting on providing additional ‘Disabled Persons Parking Places’ (and also remove ones no longer required). The proposals are being put forward in response to increased local demand for parking, specifically for those with a permanent and substantial disability such that walking is not possible or presents very considerable difficulty for distances more than 100m.
In Thame, the only proposed change is a new DPPP at Ireton Court (West side, outside No. 22)
To consider a response to the consultation.
8) Community Bus Working Group
To receive an update and consider any relevant actions.
8. Community Bus Working Group Update – 10 December 2024 [PDF]
9) Local Walking and Cycling Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) Working Group
To receive an update and consider any relevant actions.
9. LCWIP Working Group Update – 10 December 2024 [PDF]
10) For Information
a) To note the minutes of the Thame Conservation Area Conservation Committee’s meeting on 4 December 2024.
10a. CAAC Minutes – December 4th 2024 [PDF]
b) Consultation – Oxfordshire County Council’s Local List of Information Requirements
To note that OCC have updated their Local List of Information Requirements for validation of planning and related applications. It is a statutory requirement to update this list at least every two years.
Officers have reviewed the proposed changes which relate to bringing the list in line with local and national policy. Due to the consultation period ending on 2 December, Officers have submitted a response of ‘no comment’.
c) Lawful Development Application – P24/S3602/LDP – 7 Wellington Street – Erection of three outbuildings.
To note that the application seeks confirmation from the Local Planning Authority that the proposed development is lawful and therefore they are unable to take any comments on the planning merits of the proposal into account. If any Councillor has specific concerns, please be prepared to raise them at the meeting.
d) Enforcement Case – 41 Upper High Street – To note that following an observation from the Thame Conservation Area Conservation Committee, the Town Council reported the painting of 41 Upper High Street without listed building consent to District Council Enforcement on 14 November 2024.
e) Prior Approval Notification – P24/S3668/N5D – Avon House, 82 Wellington Street – Change of use from Class E Offices to Class C3 Residential (2 x 2 bedroom self-contained flats).
The notification seeks determination from the District Council as to whether the prior approval of the authority is required related to: a) transport & highways impacts of the development b) contamination risks on the site and c) flooding risks on the site.
The Local Planning Authority has stated it is unable to take any comments but if any Councillor has specific concerns, please be prepared to raise them in the meeting.
f) Amended Plans – P24/S2855/FUL – 95a High Street – Hip-to-gable and dormer loft extension to the rear roof to turn the current flat into a 5 person HMO.(amended plans and additional information received 22 November 2024)
To note that Officers have reviewed the amended plans and additional information, and consider that they would not change the Town Council’s recommendation to support the application plus comments made on 15 October 2024.