07 November 2017 – Minutes

THAME TOWN COUNCIL

Minutes of a Meeting of the Planning & Environment Committee held on 7 November 2017 at 6.30pm In the Upper Chamber, Thame Town Hall.
 
 
Present:
Cllrs B Austin, D Bretherton (Deputy Chairman), 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 Cowell (Business) and Deacock (Holiday).

 
2 Declarations of Interest and Dispensations

There were no declarations of interest.

 
3 Public Participation and Public Questions

Mr Peters of 20 Southern Road spoke as the owner and thanked the Council for the opportunity speak.

He and his family had moved into the property in Southern Road just over a year ago but had lived in Thame for 10 years.  He had discussed the plans to refurbish and extend the house with his immediate neighbours who were on board with the proposals.  The house was built in the 1950s and the previous owner had lived in it since it was built.  It was felt now was a good time to renovate and redecorate the property.

The proposals would provide a greener and more energy efficient home.  To the exterior the traditional stone wall would be reinstated to compliment the Conservation Area, to act as a barrier to reduce street noise and help prevent the amount of litter currently entering in the garden.  The extensions would provide a generous living space.

Mr Peters and his family enjoyed living in Thame and were looking forward to bringing the house up to date and to become a modern, sustainable family home.

 
4 Minutes

The Minutes of the meeting held on 17 October 2017 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

 
5 Planning Applications 

9857
P17/S2445/FUL
LAND AT NEW BARN FARM, KINGSEY ROAD

Amendment No. 2

Use of land for sport and recreational purposes (cricket) with provision of formal pitches and informal training areas, pavilion, nets, car parking and access track off Towersey Road (as per contaminated land information received 03 August 2017 and as amended to provide footpath link and relocation of nets).

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Comment:  It was noted that there was no provision for cyclists

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: GA1, GA6, ESDQ1, ESDQ10, ESDQ11, ESDQ12, ESDQ16, ESDQ18, ESDQ19, ESDQ21, ESDQ22, ESDQ26, ESDQ27, ESDQ29

SODC Local Plan Policies: EP2, D1, D2, D4, D11, R2, E2, T1, T2, AD1

Core Strategy Policies: CSQ2, CSQ3, CSI1

 
9887
P17/S3611/HH
21 AYLESBURY ROAD

Proposed crossover and parking bays – previously approved but now lapsed.  As per original application P05/E0062.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Subject to no objection from the District Conservation Officer and the County Highways Officer

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ19, ESDQ20, ESDQ28, ESDQ29

SODC Local Plan Policies: CON7, D1, D2, T2

Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CSEN3

 
9888
P17/S3662/HH
HIGHFIELD, 33 OXFORD ROAD

Replacement garage.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16, ESDQ28, ESDQ29

SODC Local Plan Policies: D1, D2, D4, H13

Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3 

 
9889
P17/S3707/HH
7 TICHBORNE

Erection of conservatory to rear of property.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16, ESDQ28

SODC Local Plan Policies: D1, D4, H13

Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3

 
9890
P17/S3331/LB
BLACK HORSE, 11 CORNMARKET

Works to display 5 illuminated signs and 1 non-illuminated sign.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Subject to no objection from the District Conservation Officer.

Comment:  The Black Horse sign should be a more traditional design.

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: WS2, WS7, ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ20

SODC Local Plan Policies: CON3, CON5, CON7, CON8, D1, AD1

Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CSEM1, CST1, CSEN3

 
9891
P17/S3317/A
BLACK HORSE, 11 CORNMARKET

Display of 5 illuminated signs and 1 non-illuminated sign.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Subject to no objection from the District Conservation Officer.

Comment:  The Black Horse sign should be a more traditional design.

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: WS2, WS7, ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ20

SODC Local Plan Policies: CON3, CON5, CON7, CON8, D1, AD1

Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CSEM1, CST1, CSEN3

 
 9892
P17/S3740/HH
10 GLENHAM ROAD

Demolition of conservatory and erection of garden room extension.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16, ESDQ28

SODC Local Plan Policies: D1, D4, H13

Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3

 
 9893
P17/S3681/HH
8 BROOKSIDE

Proposed conversion of existing attached garage, extension over garage to create first floor accommodation.  Remove existing rear conservatory and construct single storey rear extension.  Provide accommodation within existing and new roofs by raising ridge level by 1.040m.

RECOMMEND REFUSAL

1.    Overdevelopment

2.    Unneighbourly

3.    Not in keeping with the character of the area

 
 
9894
P17/S3700/HH
MENTON, 20 SOUTHERN ROAD

Two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and new garage and internal remodel.

RECOMMEND REFUSAL

1.    Overdevelopment

2.    Position of the garage

3.    Height of the perimeter wall

4.    Sliding gate does not fit in with the character of the street

 
 
9895
P17/S3784/FUL
94A HIGH STREET

Part retrospective application for construction of new raised decking, Garden Room and Garden Shed.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Subject to no objection from the District Conservation Officer

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ20, ESDQ28

SODC Local Plan Policies: CON2, CON3, CON5, CON6, CON7, D1, D4, H13

Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CSEN3

 
 
9896
P17/S3785/LB
94A HIGH STREET

Part retrospective application for construction of new raised decking, Garden Room and Garden Shed.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Subject to no objection from the District Conservation Officer

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ20, ESDQ28

SODC Local Plan Policies: CON2, CON3, CON5, CON6, CON7, D1, D4, H13

Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CSEN3

 
6 Public Path Extinguishment Order 2017 (Public Footpaths, Thame No. 383/13) and Notice of Making a Public Path Creation Order 2017 (Footpath at Cotmore Wells Farm)

The Orders relating to the public path were noted.

 
7 Reports from Town Council Representatives

a)    Transport Representative – Cllr Stiles reported that a public meeting had taken place in the Cross Keys Public House on 30 October 2017 to discuss the re-routing of the 280 / X8 bus service along Park Street and Chinnor Road to serve the new housing developments on Wenman Road.

Around 30-40 people attended along with two representatives from the bus company, Arriva and an officer from the County Council with whom Cllr Stiles and the Town Clerk had met earlier in the year.  Residents raised concerns about the narrow pavements and pedestrian safety, particular for those walking to and from John Hampden Primary School in Park Street.  On the positive side residents living in the area of Jane Morbey Road and Wenman Road were pleased to have a bus service linking them with the town centre and beyond.

Cllr Stiles had not heard officially but understood that changes to the route were being considered and it was a case of ‘watch this space’ for details.  Cllr Stiles reported that the Officer from the County Council had made a public apology to the residents and Town Council for not being consulted before the tender for the new route was issued.

 
8 For Information

The items for information were noted.

The Neighbourhood Plan Continuity Offcer drew attention to amendments to planning applications P17/S2978/LB and P17/S3201/LB – 8A Upper High Street which included a more detailed Heritage Impact Assessment as requested by the District Conservation Officer.  The amendments were mainly internal and to the roof which would be stripped and retiled.
 
 
The meeting concluded at 7.10pm

Signed ……………………..

Chairman, 28 November 2017