12 August 2014 – Minutes
THAME TOWN COUNCIL
Minutes of a Meeting of the Planning & Environment Committee held on 12 August 2014 at 6.30pm In the Upper Chamber, Thame Town Hall.
Present:
Cllrs N Champken-Woods, N Dixon (Deputy Mayor), D Dodds, H Fickling (Chairman), V Humphries and M Stiles
Officers
A Oughton, Committee Services Officer
H Stewart, Town Clerk
1 Apologies for Absence
Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs Butler (Absent without apology), Dite (Business), Laver (Holiday), Matelot Green (Holiday) and Welply (Personal).
2 Declarations of Interest
There were no declarations of interest.
3 Public Participation
There were no applications to address the Committee.
4 Minutes
The Minutes of the meeting held on 22 July 2014 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.
5 Planning Applications
9324
P14/S1515/FUL
LAND BETWEEN ELM TREE FARMHOUSE AND FOUR SEASONS, MORETON
Amendment No. 1
Erection of a two-storey three bedroom dwelling incorporating new vehicular access and amenity space (Design of front elevation altered as shown on amended drawings received 30 July 2014).
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H7, GA3, GA6, CLW4, ESDQ10, ESDQ11, ESDQ12, ESDQ13, ESDQ14, ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ18, ESDQ19, ESDQ20, ESDQ21, ESDQ22, ESDQ26, ESDQ27, ESDQ28, ESDQ29, D1
SODC Local Plan Policies: CON5 CON7, D1, D2, D4, T1 T2
Core Strategy Policies: CS1, CSR1, CSQ2, CSQ3, CS11, CSEN1, CSEN3
9346
P14/S2166/HH
STARBANK HOUSE, 23 HIGH STREET
Erection of a single storey outbuilding and two sheds.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ20, ESDQ28
SODC Local Plan Policies: CON5, CON7, D1
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CSEN3
9347
P14/S2122/FUL
LAND ADJACENT TO 32 AYLESBURY ROAD
Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission P13/S3513/FUL to allow insertion of additional windows at ground floor level.
RECOMMEND REFUSAL
1. Unneighbourly
9348
P14/S2160/HH
16 HAMILTON ROAD
Conversion of existing garage to habitable room.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Comment: The Committee regretted the loss of garage for its original purpose
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: D1, H13
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3
9349
P14/S2198/HH
15 PARK STREET
Demolition of existing single storey rear extension and erection of a new single storey rear extension.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ20, ESDQ28
SODC Local Plan Policies: CON6, CON7, D4, H13
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CSEN3
9350
P14/S2161/HH
35 PARK STREET
Change of axis of the roof line to shed water off the property walls and capture in drain piping. Reconstruction of parapet walls and construction of new roof structure.
RECOMMEND REFUSAL
1. Failure to preserve the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and adverse effect on the special interest of the listed building. (ESDQ16 & ESDQ20).
9351
P14/S2241/LB
35 PARK STREET
Change of axis of the roof line to shed water off the property walls and capture in drain piping. Reconstruction of parapet walls and construction of new roof structure.
RECOMMEND REFUSAL
1. Failure to preserve the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and adverse effect on the special interest of the listed building. (ESDQ16 & ESDQ20).
9352
P14/S2104/LB
51 HIGH STREET
Installation of pot on the existing chimney stack.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ15, ESDQ20
SODC Local Plan Policies: CON3, CON7
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CSEN3
9353
P14/S2242/FUL
STONEPITS, WINDMILL ROAD, TOWERSEY
Erection of a solar farm and associated infrastructure for connection to the local electricity distribution network, temporary erection of compound, security fencing and ecological and landscaping.
RECOMMEND NO STRONG VIEWS
9355
P14/S2234/FUL
55 NORTH STREET
Renewal of temporary permission for 5 years – change of use from office to A1 retail.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Neighbourhood Plan Polices: WS2, WS7
SODC Local Plan Policies: CON7, TC8
Core Strategy Policies: CSEM1. CST1, CSEN3
9357
P14/S2259/HH
22 COOMBE HILL CRESCENT
Side extension and new roof over existing and alteration works.
RECOMMEND REFUSAL
1. Adverse impact on the character and appearance of the property and area.
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16
SODC Local Plan Policies: D1, H13
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3
9358
P14/S2239/HH
36 CHINNOR ROAD
Single storey extension at the side and rear.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16, ESDQ19, ESDQ28, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: D1, H13
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3
9360
P14/S1974/FUL
C4 STATION YARD
Formation of 5 parking spaces (part retrospective).
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: WS13, ESDQ16, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: D1, D2, T1, T2
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3
6 Reports from Town Council Representatives
a) Transport Representative – Cllr Stiles reported that the next meeting of the Parish Transport Representatives would take place on 20 August 2014, any items Members wished to be raised should be sent directly to Cllr Stiles ahead of the meeting.
7 For Information
The items for information were noted.
The meeting concluded at 6.53pm.
Signed …………………………
Chairman, 2 September 2014