05 July 2022 – Minutes

THAME TOWN COUNCIL

Minutes of a Meeting of the Planning & Environment Committee held on 5 July 2022 at 6:30pm in the Upper Chamber, Thame Town Hall.

Present:

Cllrs A Dite (Deputy Mayor), M Deacock, H Fickling (Chairman), A Gilbert, C Jones, A Midwinter (Deputy Chairman), and T Wyse

Officers

G Markland, Neighbourhood Plan Continuity Officer
L Fuller, Committee Services Officer

1 Apologies for Absence

Apologies were received from Cllrs Austin (personal), Cowell (personal) and Emery (personal).

Cllr Dodds was absent without apology.

2 Declarations of Interest and Dispensations

There were no declarations of interest.

3 Public Participation and Public Questions

There was no public participation.
There were no public questions put to the Committee.

4 Minutes

The Minutes of the Committee Meeting held on 14 June 2022 were confirmed as a correct record, and were signed by the Chairman.

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

SUPPORTS

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H6, ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ19, ESDQ20
SODC Local Plan Policies: DES1, DES2, DES3, DES6, DES7, DES8, ENV6, ENV8

1600 – OXFAM 19 CORNMARKET

Converting the vacant first and second floors into 2x one bedroom apartments and 1x two bedroom apartment.
P22/S1790/FUL

SUPPORTS and has a RESPONSE:

- - Subject to no objection from the District Conservation Officer.
  - Subject to no objection from the County Highways Officer and cycle storage being identified.
  - Subject to waste storage and collection arrangements being identified.

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H5, H6, WS7, WS8, GA6, ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ18, ESDQ19, ESDQ20, ESDQ28, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: DES1, DES2, DES3, DES5, DES6, DES7, DES8, EMP3, ENV6, ENV7, ENV8, EP3, H3, H16, TRANS5

1601 – OXFAM 19 CORNMARKET

Converting the vacant first and second floors into 2x one bedroom apartments and 1x two bedroom apartment.
P22/S1793/LB

SUPPORTS and has a RESPONSE:

- - Subject to no objection from the District Conservation Officer.
  - Subject to no objection from the County Highways Officer and cycle storage being identified.
  - Subject to waste storage and collection arrangements being identified.

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

SUPPORTS

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H6, WS1, WS7, WS12, GA6, ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ20, ESDQ28, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: DES1, DES2, DES6, DES7, DES8, EMP2, EMP3, ENV6, ENV7, ENV8, EP3, TC5, TRANS5

1603 – 3 ROMAN WAY

Relocation of rear side brick wall.
P22/S2196/HH

Cllr Gilbert entered the meeting during this item.

OBJECTS

- - Impact on the character and appearance of the area
  - Impact on highways
  - Unneighbourly

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H6, ESDQ1, ESDQ16, ESDQ23, ESDQ28
SODC Local Plan Policies: CF5, DES1, DES5, DES6, DES7, DES8, H20, TRANS5

1604 – ROBERT STANLEY OPTICIANS 22 CORNMARKET

Installation of one replacement fascia sign & one projecting sign.
P22/S2213/A

OBJECTS

- - The materials are out of character in the Conservation Area.

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H6, WS13, ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ18, ESDQ19, ESDQ20, ESDQ26
SODC Local Plan Policies: DES1, DES2, DES3, DES7, DES8, ENV6, ENV7, ENV8, TC5

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

SUPPORTS and has a RESPONSE:

- - It is suggested that the windows serving the bathroom at second floor be fitted with obscured glass to minimise overlooking and loss of privacy.

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H6, GA6, ESDQ16, ESDQ28, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: DES1, DES5, DES6, DES7, DES8, H20

1608 – 38 CROFT ROAD

Single storey ground floor rear extension and loft conversion and extension.
P22/S2298/HH

SUPPORTS and has a RESPONSE:

- - It is suggested that the window at second floor on the southern (LHS) elevation be obscured glass given it serves a bathroom and to reduce overlooking to 36 Croft Road.

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H6, ESDQ16, ESDQ28
SODC Local Plan Policies: DES1, DES5, DES6, DES7, DES8, H20

1609 – 5 LASHLAKE ROAD

Single storey side (main elevation) extension.
P22/S2265/HH

SUPPORTS

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H6, ESDQ16, ESDQ28
SODC Local Plan Policies: DES1, DES5, DES6, DES7, DES8, H20

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

SUPPORTS

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H6, GA6, ESDQ16, ESDQ19, ESDQ28, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: DES1, DES3, DES5, DES6, DES7, DES8, H20, TRANS5

6 For Information

The items for information were noted.

Members felt that Cuttlebrook Hall was an unusual name choice for the new care home on the former DAF site.

The meeting concluded at 6:56pm.

Signed ……………………..
Chairman, 26 July 2022