04 November 2014 – Minutes
THAME TOWN COUNCIL
Minutes of a Meeting of the Planning & Environment Committee held on 4 November 2014 at 6.30pm In the Upper Chamber, Thame Town Hall.
Present:
Cllrs N Champken-Woods, A Dite, H Fickling (Chairman), V Humphries,
D Laver, J Matelot Green (Town Mayor), M Stiles and M Welply (Deputy Chairman)
Officers
A Oughton, Committee Services Officer
H Stewart, Town Clerk
1 Apologies for Absence
Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs Butler (Personal), Dixon (Personal) and Dodds (SODC).
2 Declarations of Interest
There were no declarations of interest.
3 Public Participation
Mrs Reaston-Brown spoke for planning application P14/S3239/FUL – Land adjacent to Elmfield House, Moreton. The application was for a single storey dwelling designed specifically to accommodate the applicant’s needs in later life. The dwelling was unobtrusive and it was noted that there had recently been several applications for new dwellings in Moreton, all of which had gained planning approval. It was felt that the site was suitable for a sustainable development and the design was contemporary but sensitive to the characteristics of the local area making use of traditional materials.
Cllr Laver entered the meeting during this item.
4 Minutes
The Minutes of the meeting held on 14 October 2014 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.
5 Planning Applications
9350
P14/S2161/HH
35 PARK STREET
Amendment No. 1
Alterations to the roof: Change the axis of the roof line. Reconstruction of parapet walls and construction of new roof structure. (As amended by plans received 29 September 2014 showing revised roof structure).
RECOMMEND REFUSAL
1. Failure to preserve the character and appearance of the Conservation Area.
2. Adverse effect on the special interest of the listed building.
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16, ESDQ20
9351
P14/S2241/LB
35 PARK STREET
Amendment No. 1
Alterations to the roof: Change the axis of the roof line. Reconstruction of parapet walls and construction of new roof structure. (As amended by plans received 29 September 2014 showing revised roof structure).
RECOMMEND REFUSAL
1. Failure to preserve the character and appearance of the Conservation Area.
2. Adverse effect on the special interest of the listed building.
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16, ESDQ20
9369
P14/S2609/FUL
1 & 2 MOATS CRESCENT
Amendment No. 4
Erection of 2 two bed chalet bungalows (As amended by documentation received 29 August, 4 September, 18 September and 16 October 2014 submitted by the applicant/agent).
RECOMMEND REFUSAL
1. The proposals represent an inappropriate form of backland development, that would be cramped, with unacceptable access arrangements, and which would detract from the pattern, grain and layout of development in the area.
2. The proposals would have an unacceptable impact on neighbouring residential amenity by reason of: overbearing to neighbouring amenity areas, noise and disturbance, crime/safety implications.
3. The parking layout and access arrangements would result in vehicle conflicts that would be of detriment to highway safety.
9378
P14/S2760/FUL
116 WELLINGTON STREET
Amendment No. 1
Demolition of existing garage and parking area. Erection of 2×2 bedroom semi-detached cottages with off-street parking. (As amended by drawing no. 13-EST-SP01 rev D accompanying email from Agent dated 15 October 2014).
The decision taken by the Planning Committee at SODC on 29 October 2014 to grant permission for this development was noted. The Town Council’s view had not changed and would have been to recommend refusal. Members were disappointed that their views were not taken into consideration before planning permission was granted.
Cllr Stiles left the meeting during this item.
9397
P14/S3239/FUL
LAND ADJACENT ELMFIELD HOUSE, MORETON
Erection of a single dwelling and garage.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H5, GA6, ESDQ11, ESDQ12, ESDQ13, ESDQ16, ESDQ18, ESDQ19, ESDQ22, ESDQ27, ESDQ28, ESDQ29, D1
SODC Local Plan Policies: D1, D2, D4, D11
Core Strategy Policies: CSS1, CSTHA1,CSQ2, CSQ3, CSEN3
9398
P14/S3234/FUL
COSTA COFFEE, 9 HIGH STREET
Conversion of existing 1st floor flat to create an additional seating area for Costa Coffee.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Subject to no objection from the Conservation Officer
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: WS10, ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ20
SODC Local Plan Policies: CON3, CON4, CON7, D1
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CSEN3
9400
P14/S3235/LB
COSTA COFFEE, 9 HIGH STREET
Conversion of existing 1st floor flat to create an additional seating area for Costa Coffee. Replacement of the existing serving counter and extension of the ground floor dish wash area.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Subject to no objection from the Conservation Officer
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: WS10, ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ20
SODC Local Plan Policies: CON3, CON4, CON7, D1
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CSEN3
9399
P14/S3273/FUL
INFUZE LTD, 48A NORTH STREET
Change of use of ground floor to residential and erection of a three storey rear extension to form a total of 6×2 bed flats.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: WS8. GA6, ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ20, ESDQ27, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: CON7, D1, D2, D4, G5, H13
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CSEN3
9401
P14/S3129/HH
4 QUEEN’S ROAD
Proposed single and rear extensions together with front canopy porch.
RECOMMEND REFUSAL
1. The scale of the extension and, in particular, the side wards projection up to the boundary of the site, would harm the character of the area.
2. The balcony at the rear was considered unneighbourly.
6 Reports from Town Council Representatives
A formal response to the review of subsidised bus services was agreed and would be sent to the County Council.
7 For Information
The items for information were noted.
The meeting concluded at 7.32pm
Signed ……………………………
Chairman, 25 November 2014