12 March 2024 – Minutes

THAME TOWN COUNCIL

Minutes of a Meeting of the Planning & Environment Committee held on 12 March 2024 at 6:30pm in the Upper Chamber, Thame Town Hall.

Present:

Cllrs A Dite (Town Mayor), D Dodds, H Fickling (Chairman), A Gilbert (Deputy Mayor), C Jones, and H Richards

Officers

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

1) Apologies for Absence

Apologies were received from Cllrs Baines (personal), Cowell (personal) and Swan (business).

Cllr Emery was absent without apology.

2) Election of a Deputy Chairman

Cllr Baines had volunteered to fill the vacancy of Deputy Chairman. There being no other nominations, it was:

RESOLVED that:

Cllr Baines be appointed Deputy Chairman of the Planning & Environment Committee.

3) Declarations of Interest and Dispensations

There were no declarations of interest.

4) Public Participation and Public Questions

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

5) Minutes

The Minutes of the Committee Meeting held on 20 February 2024 were received.

RESOLVED that:

The minutes of the meeting held on 20 February 2024 are confirmed as a correct record, and signed by the Chairman.

6) Planning Applications

1794 – 3 PUMP LANE – AMENDMENT NO.1

Change of use of upper parts and ground floor access of existing listed building to form two residential flats, with internal alterations and replacement of windows and entrance door. (As amplified by additional information received 30 January 2024.)
P23/S3646/FUL

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H6, WS8, GA6, ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ18, ESDQ19, ESDQ20, ESDQ27, ESDQ28, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: DES1, DES2, DES3, DES5, DES6, DES7, DES8, ENV6, ENV7, ENV8, ENV12, EP3, H3, H16, INF1, TC5, TH1, TRANS2, TRANS4, TRANS5

RESOLVED that:

Thame Town Council supports planning application P23/S3646/FUL – Amendment No.1.

1795 – 3 PUMP LANE – AMENDMENT NO.1

RESOLVED that:

Thame Town Council supports planning application P23/S3647/LB – Amendment No.1.

1828 – 88 WELLINGTON STREET – AMENDMENT NO.1

Two-storey side and rear extensions to create a 4-bed family dwelling. (As amended by plans received 27 February 2024 showing the new vehicular access omitted and an alteration to the design and scale of the proposed extensions)
P24/S0043/HH

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H6, ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ18, ESDQ19, ESDQ28, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: DES1, DES3, DES5, DES6, DES7, DES8, H20, TRANS5

RESOLVED that:

Thame Town Council supports planning application P24/S0043/HH – Amendment No.1
1. Subject to no objection from the Highways Officer.
2. The proposed driveway should be constructed using permeable materials.

1837 – UNIT 8, GOODSON INDUSTRIAL MEWS, WELLINGTON STREET

Change of use of existing storage/light industrial unit from B8 to E(D).
P24/S0433/FUL

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: WS7, WS12, GA6, ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ18, ESDQ19, ESDQ20, ESDQ28, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: DES1, DES2, DES3, DES5, DES6, DES7, DES8, EMP3, ENV5, ENV6, ENV7, ENV8, ENV12, INF1, STRAT1, TH1, TRANS2, TRANS4, TRANS5

RESOLVED that:

Thame Town Council objects to planning application P24/S0433/FUL.
1. The application is contrary to TNP Policy WS12 and Local Plan 2035 Policy EMP3 in proposing the loss of employment land without supporting evidence of a lack of viability or market interest.

1838 – 45 TOWERSEY DRIVE

Erection of outbuilding to far east of site boundary.
P24/S0019/HH

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

RESOLVED that:

Thame Town Council supports planning application P24/S0019/HH
1. Subject to the outbuilding remaining ancillary to the main dwelling in perpetuity.

1839 – UNIT 6, LUPTON ROAD

Proposed change of use to auction facility.
P24/S0455/FUL

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: WS12, GA6, ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ18, ESDQ19, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: DES1, DES3, DES6, DES7, DES8, EMP2, EMP3, ENV12, STRAT1, TH1, TRANS2, TRANS4, TRANS5

RESOLVED that:

Thame Town Council has no objection to planning application P24/S0455/FUL
1. Subject to no objection from Highways
2. The Town Council has concerns that any additional traffic arising from the proposal would be harmful given the existing parking and access issues on Lupton Road.

1840 – MOOREND LANE FARM, THAME

Discharge of (06S18) Section 106 planning obligation on application P05/E0942/O (Erection of agricultural workers dwelling).
P24/S0448/DPO

RESOLVED that:

Thame Town Council submits no comment.

1841 – 11 MAPLE ROAD

Demolition of existing conservatory. Erection of new single storey rear extension. Extension of existing porch. Associated internal reconfigurations.
P24/S0488/HH

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H6, ESDQ16, ESDQ28
SODC Local Plan Policies: DES1, DES2, DES5, DES6, DES7, DES8, H20

RESOLVED that:

Thame Town Council supports planning application P24/S0488/HH
1. A pitched roof on the rear extension would be more in conformance with the Design Guide and the site & its surroundings.

1842 – 4 THAME PARK ROAD

Single storey rear extension and garage conversion.
P24/S0457/HH

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

RESOLVED that:

Thame Town Council supports planning application P24/S0457/HH
1. Subject to the property being able to provide sufficient parking for the size of the dwelling.

1843 – H & C PEARCE & SONS LTD, AYLESBURY ROAD

Variation of condition 2 (Approved plans) and 24 (Energy Statement Verification) in application P22/S4155/FUL-Provision of single storey rear extensions to plots 2-7 and 12-18, rationalisation of rear curtilage boundaries and replacement of garages for plots 13 and 14 with parking spaces/car ports. (Full planning permission for the erection of 21 dwellings with associated parking, landscaping and open space (as amended by drawings and information received 1 March 2023).
P24/S0481/S73

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H6, GA6, ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ18, ESDQ19, ESDQ20, ESDQ23, ESDQ24, ESDQ25, ESDQ26, ESDQ27, ESDQ28, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: DES1, DES2, DES3, DES5, DES6, DES7, DES8, ENV6, ENV7, ENV8, EP3, H3, H9, H11, H12, H20, STRAT1, STRAT5, TH1, TRANS2, TRANS4, TRANS5

RESOLVED that:

Thame Town Council supports planning application P24/S0481/S73.
1. Concerns remain regarding the drainage capacity, and potential flood risk, of the site, and that increasing the footprint of some of the dwellings may exacerbate this.

1844 – 70 CHURCHILL CRESCENT

Replacement of an existing single storey rear extension to a dwellinghouse with a single storey rear extension of similar dimensions and in the same location (Retrospective).
P24/S0398/HH

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

RESOLVED that:

Thame Town Council supports planning application P24/S0398/HH.

1845 – 20 CHESTNUT AVENUE

Demolition of existing bungalow, proposed construction of new 4 bed dwelling.
P24/S0323/FUL

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H6, GA6, ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ18, ESDQ19, ESDQ27, ESDQ28, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: DES1, DES2, DES3, DES5, DES6, DES7, DES8, H18, H20, TRANS5

RESOLVED that:

Thame Town Council supports planning application P24/S0323/FUL.

1846 – 62 ROBIN GIBB ROAD

Loft conversion with dormer. Installation of roof lights to south elevation.
P24/S0588/HH

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

RESOLVED that:

Thame Town Council supports planning application P24/S0588/HH.

1847 – 22 HOLLIERS CLOSE

Proposed single-storey front/side extension. Proposed single-storey rear extension Internal alterations.
P24/S0604/HH

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

RESOLVED that:

Thame Town Council supports planning application P24/S0604/HH
1. Subject to the rear extension complying with the 45-degree rule with 21 Holliers Close.

1849 – MARKET HOUSE, PUBLIC CONVENIENCE NORTH STREET

Internal alterations to the existing public conveniences to reconfigure the facilities to provide a ‘Changing Places’ compliant accessible WC, 2no. single public WC’s and 1no. accessible WC facility. The proposal includes the installation of new access doors into the facilities on the South-West elevation and modifications to the external access.
P24/S0622/FUL

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H6, ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ18, ESDQ19, ESDQ20, D1
SODC Local Plan Policies: CF2, DES1, DES2, DES3, DES7, DES8, ENV6, ENV7, ENV8, TC5

RESOLVED that:

Thame Town Council supports planning application P24/S0622/FUL.
1. Subject to no objections the District Council’s Heritage Officer

1850 – MARKET HOUSE, PUBLIC CONVENIENCE NORTH STREET

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H6, ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ18, ESDQ19, ESDQ20, D1
SODC Local Plan Policies: CF2, DES1, DES2, DES3, DES7, DES8, ENV6, ENV7, ENV8, TC5

RESOLVED that:

Thame Town Council supports planning application P24/S0623/LB.
1. Subject to no objections the District Council’s Heritage Officer.

1851 – 79 PARK STREET

Part two storey part single storey rear extension, changes to fenestration and external appearance.
P24/S0652/HH

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H6, ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ18, ESDQ19, ESDQ20, ESDQ26, ESDQ28, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: DES1, DES2, DES3, DES5, DES6, DES7, DES8, ENV6, ENV8, H20

RESOLVED that:

Thame Town Council supports planning application P24/S0652/HH.

1852 – 50 MARSTON ROAD

Single storey front extension.
P24/S0554/HH

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

RESOLVED that:

Thame Town Council supports planning application P24/S0554/HH.

7) Travel Plan Working Group

The report was noted. The recent public meetings regarding buses in Thame had been successful with a great turnout and lots feedback to action. A common theme was a lack of awareness of the bus routes and connections in Thame. Various suggestions were made to improve awareness, the Travel Plan Working Group will consider appropriate and proportionate actions to take, noting that the County Council and bus companies are responsible for buses in Thame. The community bus is in the early stages of a plan to take forward, with details to follow.

8) Pre-Planning Consultation

Proposed Base Station Installation Upgrade at Cornerstone 10738426, Chinnor R.F.C, Kingsey Road, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 3WE

It was noted that the Town Council has been consulted on this application prior to it being submitted to SODC.

It was agreed that the Town Council should submit no comment.

9) MW.0163/22 – Land adjacent Sewage Works, Moorend Lane, Thame – Amendment No.2

Use of part of the land as a permanent aggregate and soil recycling facility, with final restoration of the remaining land to agriculture by regrading already deposited materials. Erection of a new site office and weighbridge, and retention of the surfacing of part of the site with hardcore.

It was agreed that the Neighbourhood Plan Continuity Officer would collate and submit the Town Council’s comments on the latest amendment to the scheme. On an initial review, the amended plans had not addressed all the Town Council’s concerns. It was suggested that an article be placed in the newsletter about the amended plans given the public interest in this site.

10) For Information

The items for information were noted.

The meeting concluded at 7:34pm.

Signed ……………………..

Chairman, 9 April 2024