14 January 2014 – Minutes
THAME TOWN COUNCIL
Minutes of a Meeting of the Planning & Environment Committee held on 14 January 2014 at 6.30pm In the Upper Chamber, Thame Town Hall
Present:
Cllrs A Dite, N Dixon, D Dodds, H Fickling (Chairman), V Humphries,
P Lambert (Town Mayor), D Laver, J Matelot Green (Deputy Mayor) and M Stiles
Officers
H Stewart, Town Clerk
A Oughton, Committee Services Officer
1 Apologies for Absence
Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs Butler (Unwell) and Welply (Unwell).
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 17 December 2013 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.
5 Planning Applications
9242
P13/S3513/FUL
LAND ADJACENT TO 32 AYLESBURY ROAD
Amendment No. 1 – dated 18 December 2013
Erection of detached two-storey 5 bedroom dwelling and two-storey 3 bedroom dwelling. Alterations to existing access incorporating erection of new front boundary wall. Erection of two double garages and formation of parking and turning area at rear of site to serve the new dwellings (amended plan received 16 December 2013).
RECOMMEND REFUSAL
1. Over development
2. Unneighbourly
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H5, ESDQ11, ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ20, ESDQ28, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: D1, D3, D4, T1, T2
Core Strategy: CSQ3, CSH2
Cllr Stiles left the meeting during this item.
9253
P13/S3804/HH
53 EAST STREET
Proposed front extension to integral garage. Removal of existing rear extension and erection of part two and part one storey rear extension.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Neighbourhood Plan Polices: ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ19, ESDQ26, ESDQ29.
SODC Local Plan Policies: D1, D2, D4, H13, T1, T2
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3
9254
P13/S3795/FUL
THAME SF CONNECT PETROL FILLING STATION, PARK STREET
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission P00/N0847/RET (Erection of new sales building to provide A1 retail space) in order to permit deliveries to the loading bay at the rear of the shop on Sundays and Bank Holidays, between the times of 0800 and 2000 hours.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: WS13, ESDQ16, ESDQ18
SODC Local Plan Policies: EP2, D4
Core Strategy Policies: CSEM1, CST1
9255
P13/S3871/FUL
LAND ADJOINING CHESTNUT FARM, MORETON
Erection of two detached two-storey dwellings together with access, garaging and amenity space.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H5, H7, GA3, GA6, CLW4, ESDQ10, ESDQ11, ESDQ12, ESDQ13, ESDQ14, ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ18, ESDQ19, ESDQ21, ESDQ22, ESDQ26, ESDQ27, ESDQ28, ESDQ29, D1
SODC Local Plan Policies: D1, D2, D3, D4, D10, D11, T1, T2
Core Strategy Policies: CS1, CSS1, CSH2, CSQ2, CSQ3, CSR1, CSEN3
9256
P13/S3814/HH
2 GLENHAM ROAD
Demolition of existing conservatory. Erection of new single storey rear extension and proposed loft conversion.
RECOMMEND REFUSAL
1. Poor Design
2. Character of area
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16, ESDQ17
SODC Local Plan Policies: D1, H13
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3
9257
P13/S3897/HH
11 FANSHAWE ROAD
Conversion of integral garage to study and installation of block work and plaster in dividing wall between new study and second garage.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ26, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: D1, D2, H13, T1, T2
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3
9258
P13/S3846/HH
51 CROMWELL AVENUE
Proposed first floor front extension and conversion of garage to room.
RECOMMEND REFUSAL
1. Design
2. Character of area
Comment: The Committee regretted loss of garage for original purpose
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: D1, H13
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3
9259
P13/S3887/HH
6 CONDUIT HILL RISE
Erection of front extension to existing garage and first floor side extension over.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ18, ESDQ26, ESDQ27
SODC Local Plan Policies: D1, H13
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3
6 Cuttle Brook Nature Reserve
Discussion took place on how best to tackle the increase in dog fouling on the Reserve and the measures that could be put in place to encourage dog walkers to clean up after their pets. There was also a problem with dogs being exercised off the lead which had a detrimental effect on the wildlife and nesting birds in parts of the Reserve.
It was agreed that the cost of a public awareness campaign to highlight the problem of dog fouling, not only on the Reserve, but throughout the town and public open spaces would be explored and brought back for consideration.
7 Conservation Area Advisory Committee (CAAC)
The minutes of the meeting held on 8 January 2014 were noted.
8 Reports from Town Council Representatives
a) Transport Representative – Cllr Stiles – nothing to report.
9 For Information
a) 9252 P13/S811/LDP – 51 Rooks Lane, Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed single storey rear extension.
b) Town and Country Planning Act 1990 – Section 247 – Proposed Stopping Up of Highway at Elm Tree Farmhouse, Moreton.
c) Lucy Switch Gear – Contrary decision.
The above items were noted.
The meeting concluded at 7.32pm
Signed …………………………
Chairman, 4 February 2014