05 July 2022 – Agenda
SUMMONS TO ATTEND A MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
TO: All Members of the Planning and Environment Committee
Cllrs B Austin, M Deacock, D Dodds, L Emery, H Fickling (Chairman), A Gilbert, C Jones, A Midwinter (Deputy Chairman), and T Wyse
Ex Officio (Voting) Members – P Cowell (Town Mayor) and A Dite (Deputy Mayor)
To all other Members for information
VENUE: Upper Chamber, Thame Town Hall
DATE: Tuesday 5 July 2022
TIME: 6.30pm (maximum one hour)
Mandy Sturdy
Town Clerk of the Council
Date: Wednesday 29 June 2022
AGENDA
1 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 14 June 2022.
5 Planning Applications
1598 – 3 BELL CLOSE
Amendment to previous planning application as approved on 20th April 2022 (SODC Ref P22/S0509/HH) for single storey side and rear extension to now include the full replacement of all existing windows and doors except for the front entrance door to white PVC instead of painted timber.
P22/S2116/HH
1600 – OXFAM 19 CORNMARKET
Converting the vacant first and second floors into 2x one bedroom apartments and 1x two bedroom apartment.
P22/S1790/FUL
1601 – OXFAM 19 CORNMARKET
Converting the vacant first and second floors into 2x one bedroom apartments and 1x two bedroom apartment.
P22/S1793/LB
1602 – 1A CORNMARKET
Dual/flexible use as a dwellinghouse or Tattoo Parlour under Class V of Part 3 of Schedule 2 of the General Permitted Development (England) Order (2015) (Change of Use).
P22/S2163/FUL
1603 – 3 ROMAN WAY
Relocation of rear side brick wall.
P22/S2196/HH
1604 – ROBERT STANLEY OPTICIANS 22 CORNMARKET
Installation of one replacement fascia sign & one projecting sign.
P22/S2213/A
1605 – 10 WINDMILL ROAD
A single storey rear extension, loft conversion with hip to gable and rear dormer extension, front porch extension, and elevation changes.
P22/S2225/HH
1608 – 38 CROFT ROAD
Single storey ground floor rear extension and loft conversion and extension.
P22/S2298/HH
1609 – 5 LASHLAKE ROAD
Single storey side (main elevation) extension.
P22/S2265/HH
1610 – 3 CONDUIT HILL RISE
Demolition of existing lean-to conservatory and erection of new single storey rear extension, plus erection of two storey side extension and front entrance porch. Demolition of existing single bay garage and erection of replacement garage. Improvements to appearance of front elevation.
P22/S2315/HH
6 For Information
a) Amended Plans / Contrary Decision – 24 Nelson Street – P22/S1576/HH – Proposed single storey rear/side extension and fenestration alterations to the existing house (Obscured glass to the South West side facing panes of the new bay window as shown on amended plans received 8th June 2022).
To note that Officers have reviewed the amended plan and it is considered that whilst the obscured glass does address concerns regarding overlooking, the Town Council’s maintains its objection as the proposed grey aluminium windows are not in conformance with the Conservation Area.
To further note that the District Council granted planning permission on 24 June 2022. The Town Council objected to the application on 24 May 2022 on the grounds of out of character in the conservation area and overlooking.
b) Lawful Development Application – 51 Corbetts Way – P22/S2172/LDP – Loft conversion with dormer extension to rear roofslope and rooflights to front roofslope.
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.
c) Change of organisation name and building number from: Artsmart Studio, 42 Upper High Street to: Leap Architects, 42A Upper High Street, Thame, OX9 2DW
d) Telecommunications 28 Day Notice – P22/S2227/T28 – Seven Acres, Queens Road and Kingsey Road – Intention to install 5 x new 9m wooden light pole.
The Town Council is not a statutory consultee, but if any Councillor has specific concerns, please be prepared to raise them in the meeting.
e) Permitted Development Application – P22/S2242/PDH – 47 Churchill Crescent – A single storey rear extension, extending beyond the original rear face of the terraced dwelling. Depth 5.16m Height 2.90m Height to eaves 2.60m.
To note that application seeks confirmation from the Local Planning Authority that the proposed development meets the prescribed criteria and no objections are received from the owner/occupier of notified properties. The case officer has advised that they are unable to take any views or comments about this notification from your council, but if any Councillor has specific concerns, please be prepared to raise them at the meeting.
f) Withdrawn Application – P21/S5225/FUL – Former Thames Valley Police Station Greyhound Lane – Application under S73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for variation of condition 15 on planning application P16/S3525/FUL to allow for the first eight occupations in advance of the completion of access, parking and turning.
To note this application was withdrawn prior to determination on 27 June 2022.
g) Erection of a care home to be named and numbered: Cuttlebrook Hall, 1 Stock Road, Thame.