26 September 2017 – Minutes

THAME TOWN COUNCIL

Minutes of a Meeting of the Planning & Environment Committee held on 26 September 2017 at 6.30pm In the Upper Chamber, Thame Town Hall.

Present: Cllrs B Austin, 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

Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs Bretherton (Unwell) and Cowell (Business).

2. Declarations of Interest and Dispensations

There were no declarations of interest.

3. Public Participation and Public Questions

There was no public participation.

4. Minutes

The Minutes of the meeting held on 5 September 2017 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

5. Planning Applications

9722
P16/S3057/FUL TIMBERLAKE MOTORS, C5 STATION YARD
Amendment No. 2

Variation of condition 1 on application ref P04/E0986/RET – to enable the area to be used for parking / storage. (Amended plans received 8 September 2017 showing parking area reduced in length and (SUDs) drainage details.)

Change of use from B8 (wholesale warehouses, distribution centres, repositories) to B2 (general industrial), retrospective. (As amplified by drawing 16-016/P/003 accompanying Agent email of 12 June 2017.)
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Comment: Provided the additional information satisfies the concerns raised by the residents and the District Planning Officer is in agreement.

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: WS13, ESDQ16, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: EP1, EP2, D1, D2, E5, T1, T2
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CSEM2, CSEM4

9872
P17/S3097/FUL PARK GRANGE FARM, THAME PARK ROAD
Alteration and conversion to form a four bedroom dwelling.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Subject to no objection from the District Conservation Officer

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H5, H6, WS12, GA6, ESDQ11, ESDQ12, ESDQ13, ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ18, ESDQ19, ESDQ21, ESDQ22, ESDQ27, ESDQ28, ESDQ29, D1
SODC Local Plan Policies: G6, D1, D2, D3, D4, D10, D11, CON5, H13, E8, T1, T2
Core Strategy Policies: CS1, CSQ2, CSQ3, CSEN1, CSEN3

9873
P17/S3047/HH 22 FANSHAWE ROAD
First floor rear extension.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16, ESDQ28, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: D1, D2, D4, H13, T2
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3

9874
P17/S3118/HH THE WOODYARD, AYLESBURY ROAD
The construction of a conservatory at the rear of the dwelling on an existing base.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16, ESDQ21, ESDQ22, ESDQ28
SODC Local Plan Policies:D1, D4, H13
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3

9875
P17/S2523/HH 29 EAST STREET
Two storey rear extension.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL

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

9876
P17/S2978/LB JORDANS COURTYARD, 8A UPPER HIGH STREET
Refurbishment of 1st floor flat in Grade II listed building – structural changes.
Amendment No: 1 (As amended by plans received on 7 September 2017 showing the addition of two roof lights).
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Subject to no objection from the District Conservation Officer

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ19, ESDQ20
SODC Local Plan Policies: CON3, CON5, CON7, D1, D4, D10
Core Strategy Policies: CS1, CSS1, CSQ3, CSEN3

9877
P17/S3200/FUL 8A UPPER HIGH STREET
Velux window in roof of Grade II listed building.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Subject to no objection from the District Conservation Officer

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ19, ESDQ20
SODC Local Plan Policies: CON3, CON5, CON7, D1, D4, D10
Core Strategy Policies: CS1, CSS1, CSQ3, CSEN3

9878
P17/S3201/LB 8A UPPER HIGH STREET
Velux window in roof of Grade II listed building.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Subject to no objection from the District Conservation Officer

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ19, ESDQ20
SODC Local Plan Policies: CON3, CON5, CON7, D1, D4, D10
Core Strategy Policies: CS1, CSS1, CSQ3, CSEN3

9879
P17/S3240/HH 2 PARLIAMENT ROAD
Single storey rear extension replacing existing conservatory.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16, ESDQ28
SODC Local Plan Policies: G6, D1, D4, H13
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3

6. Managing Contemporary and Historic Design and Development

Cllr Jones referred to her report on the Managing Contemporary and Historic Design and Development Forum, she and Cllr Fickling attended on 13 September 2017. The day started with a walking tour of Oxford looking at the different styles of building in the city. After lunch discussion took place on new developments in old cities and in particular the challenges faced in Newbury and Oxford.

It had been a thoroughly good day and Cllr Jones encouraged Councillors to attend planning forums and courses in the future. The Neighbourhood Plan Continuity Officer commented that Historic England also run very good courses that were free to attend.

7. Reports from Town Council Representatives

a) Transport Representative – Cllr Stiles stated that there had not been a Parish Transport Representatives meetings since the last report.

Arriva had been awarded the tender to provide the new bus service which will link new housing south of Thame to the town centre. The X8 and 280 buses will be diverted along Park Street, Chinnor Road and Wenman Road, once every hour. Cllr Stiles commented that at the meeting with the County Council, this was exactly the route both she and the Town Clerk had asked not to be considered.

Members were appalled at the route that had been chosen, it was a prime example of a decision being made remotely by a person with no knowledge of Thame and no consultation with the Town Council. Cllr Stiles stated that the Town Clerk continued to push for a meeting with the County Council.

Members agreed to encourage the residents of Park Street and Chinnor Road to write to County Councillor Carter, copying the Leader of the County Council, to voice their concerns.

8. For Information

The items for information were noted.

The meeting concluded at 7.05pm

Signed ……………………..
Chairman, 17 October 2017