13 March 2018 – Minutes

THAME TOWN COUNCIL

Minutes of a Meeting of the Planning & Environment Committee held on 13 March 2018 at 6.30pm In the Upper Chamber, Thame Town Hall.

Present: Cllrs B Austin, D Bretherton (Deputy Chairman), M Deacock, D Dodds, L Emery (Deputy Mayor), H Fickling (Chairman), A Midwinter 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), Jones (Holiday) and Stiles (Holiday).

2. Declarations of Interest and Dispensations

Cllr Emery declared an interest in planning application P18/S0436/HH as the owner of the property was known to her.

3. Public Participation and Public Questions

Mr Spiliotis spoke as a resident of 30 Park Street and on behalf of the applicant, his Father in Law. Mr Spiliotis had discussed the application with his neighbours at number 29 and 31 who were happy with the proposals and the design. Number 31 Park Street had planning approval for an extension of similar design and the proposed cavity wall would be shared with number 31 when their extension was built.

There were a number of issues related to extensions built in the 1970s on properties along this part of Park Street and the planning officer was pleased to see these issues being rectified through recent planning applications. Mr Spiliotis did not consider the proposals extravagant, they would provide for a larger kitchen / diner and a little more living space.

4. Minutes

The Minutes of the meeting held on 20 February 2018 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

5. Planning Applications

9943
P18/S0478/HH – 27 MOOREND LANE
Erection of single storey front extension and raise height of flat roof to existing rear extension to form roof light.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16
SODC Local Plan Policies: D1, D4, H13
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3

9944
P18/S0491/HH – 42 CEDAR CRESCENT
Removal of existing garage and front and rear lean-to. Construction of single storey front, rear and side extensions.
Amendment No. 1
As per amended parking plan received 19.02.2018.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16, ESDQ21, ESDQ22, ESDQ28, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: D1, D2, D4, H13, T2, AD1
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3

9945
P18/S0431/HH – 4 CHESTNUT AVENUE
Proposed two storey side extension over existing garage, single storey rear extensions, single storey front extension and new pitched roof over existing flat roof elements. Proposed fenestration alterations to existing house and proposed new rendered wall finish to replace existing vertical tile hanging.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Comment: The Committee were pleased the garage had been retained

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16, ESDQ28, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: D1, D2, D4, H13, T1, T2
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3

9946
P18/S0446/FUL – MEADOWBROOK FARM, MORETON
To erect a single storey timber modular building of 120msq to be used for a four berth holiday let.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Subject to no further concerns regarding flooding.

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16, ESDQ18, ESDQ19, ESDQ21, ESDQ22, ESDQ26, ESDQ27, ESDQ28, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: D1, D2, D4, H18, T1, T2
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ2, CSQ3

9948
P18/S0436/HH 30 PARK STREET
Replacement of single storey rear ground floor extension. Construction of new 1.5m first floor extension.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Subject to no objection from the District Conservation Officer

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ19, ESDQ20, ESDQ28
SODC Local Plan Policies: CON7, D1, D4, H13
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CSEN3

9949
P18/S0611/O – HELPFUL HIRINGS LTD, THAME ROAD, TOWERSEY
New building.
RECOMMEND NO STRONG VIEWS
Comment:
a) Towersey Road was not marked on the location map.
b) The proposed building would offer an improvement on the current storage arrangements.

9950
P18/S0668/HH – 67 CHURCHILL CRESCENT
Single storey extension at the rear.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16, ESDQ28
SODC Local Plan Policies: D1, D4, H13
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3

9951
P18/S0640/A – CORAL RACING LTD, 40 UPPER HIGH STREET
One x non-illuminated fascia/frieze sign.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Subject to no objection from the District Conservation Officer

Neighbourhood Plan Policies:WS2, WS7, WS12, WS13, ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ19, ESDQ20
SODC Local Plan Policies: CON3, CON5, CON7, CON8, D1, AD1
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CSEM1, CSEM4, CST1, CSEN3

9952
P18/S0657/LB – CORAL RACING LTD, 40 UPPER HIGH STREET
Removal of existing basic rustic steep ladder stair, and replacement with new Building Regulations compliant staircase. Removal of existing beam supporting existing stair, and replacement of beam in order to support new staircase. Shop front colour change. Shop front logo details.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Subject to no objection from the District Conservation Officer

Neighbourhood Plan Policies:WS2, WS7, WS12, WS13, ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ19, ESDQ20
SODC Local Plan Policies: CON3, CON5, CON7, CON8, D1, AD1
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CSEM1, CSEM4, CST1, CSEN3

9953
P18/S0625/CM
MW.0009/18 – MOOREND LANE FARM, MOOREND LANE
Planning permission for the Section 73 application to vary condition 1 (approved plans and documents) of planning permission P17/S1500/CM (MW.0032/17) to allow for the correct position of the weighbridge and the site office and welfare facility.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Comment / Concerns:
a) Continued mud and debris dropped on Tythrop Way was unacceptable.
b) Concern regarding the scale and timescale of what had originally been a small operation.
c) The number of retrospective applications being made.

Neighbourhood Plan Policies:WS13, ESDQ16, ESDQ19, ESDQ22
SODC Local Plan Policies: EP2, EP8, D1, D2, E2, T1, T2
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CSEM1, CSEM4, CSEN1

9954
P18/S0658/HH 16 WEAVERS BRANCH
Replacement of existing ground floor rear, garden facing window, with French doors of equal width.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16
SODC Local Plan Policies: D1, D4, H13
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3

6. Reports from Town Council Representatives

a) Transport Representative – Cllr Stiles had given her apologies, nothing to report.

7. For Information

The items for information were noted.

The meeting concluded at 7.10pm

Signed ……………………..
Chairman, 10 April 2018