14 June 2022 – Minutes

THAME TOWN COUNCIL

Minutes of a Meeting of the Planning & Environment Committee held on 14 June 2022 at 6:30pm in the Upper Chamber, Thame Town Hall.

Present:

Cllrs B Austin, P Cowell (Town Mayor), A Dite (Deputy Mayor), D Dodds, H Fickling (Chairman), C Jones, and T Wyse

Non-Voting:

Cllr A Gilbert

Officers

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

 

1 Apologies for Absence

Apologies were received from Cllr Deacock (personal), Emery (personal) and Midwinter (personal).

 

2 Declarations of Interest and Dispensations

There were no declarations of interest.

 

3 Public Participation and Public Questions

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

 

4 Minutes

The Minutes of the Committee Meeting held on 24 May 2022 were confirmed as a correct record, and were signed by the Chairman.

 

5 Planning Applications

1588 – 35 CROFT ROAD

Proposed single storey side extension and fenestration alterations to existing house.
P22/S1829/HH

SUPPORTS

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

1589 – 104 WELLINGTON STREET

Two storey extension to a semi detached house. Additional window to front elevation. Dropped Kerb.
P22/S1609/HH

SUPPORTS and has a RESPONSE:

      • Subject to no objection from the County Highways Officer.

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H6, GA6, ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ19, ESDQ20, ESDQ28, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: DES1, DES2, DES3, DES5, DES6, DES7, DES8, H20, TRANS5

1590 – 15 THE WHITE LODGE KING’S ROAD

Single-storey rear extension.
P22/S1837/HH

SUPPORTS

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

1591 – 8 QUEENS CLOSE

Part single part two storey side extension and single storey rear extension. Garden outbuilding.
P22/S1924/HH

SUPPORTS and has a RESPONSE:

      • Subject to the outbuilding remaining ancillary to the main dwelling in perpetuity and not being used for residential accommodation.
      • Subject to no objection from the County Highways Officer.
      • The committee regret the loss of the garage for its original purpose.

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H6, GA6, ESDQ16, ESDQ18, ESDQ28, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies:  DES1, DES5, DES6, DES7, DES8, H20, TRANS5

1592 – FOUR SEASONS, MORETON

Erection of first floor extension, with external finishes to the walls and roof to match existing (brickwork and tile).
P22/S1929/PDS

SUPPORTS

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H6, GA6, ESDQ16, ESDQ18, ESDQ21, ESDQ22, ESDQ28, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies:  DES1, DES5, DES6, DES7, DES8, ENV1, H20, TRANS5

1593 – 20 WHITTLE ROAD

Alter the glazing on the side and rear elevations; add rooflights to the front and rear elevations; and part convert the existing garage and add a new external side door to the garage.
P22/S1969/HH

SUPPORTS and has a RESPONSE:

      • The committee regret the loss of the garage for its original purpose.

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H6, GA6, ESDQ16, ESDQ19, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: DES1, DES3, DES5, DES6, DES7, DES8, TRANS5

1595 – THE JAMES FIGG 21 CORNMARKET

Application is in conjunction with HMO application number PH01 HMO 204180 as we have over 7 live in team above the pub (The James Figg).
P22/S1982/FUL

SUPPORTS and has a RESPONSE:

      • Subject to no objection from the County Highways Officer.
      • Subject to no objection from the District Environmental Health Officer.

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: WS8, WS9, GA6, ESDQ16, ESDQ20
SODC Local Plan Policies: DES1, DES6, EMP2, ENV6, ENV7, ENV8, STRAT5, TC5, TH1, TRANS5

1596 – 8 TOWN FARM CLOSE

Loft conversion to provide a further bedroom and shower room.
P22/S1938/HH

SUPPORTS

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H6, ESDQ16, ESDQ18, ESDQ20, ESDQ28
SODC Local Plan Policies: DES1, DES2, DES5, DES6, DES7, DES8, ENV6, ENV8

1597 – 2 WEBSTER CLOSE

Single storey rear extension.
P22/S2053/HH

SUPPORTS and has a RESPONSE:

      • Subject to satisfactory compliance with the 45 degree rule.

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

 

6 For Information

The items for information were noted.

It was noted that the listed building application at 19 Cornmarket had been withdrawn, however the full application was still live and being considered by the District Council, who had advised the Town Council that their Officers shared similar concerns regarding the impact on the trees. It was also noted that the Town Council had been notified of an application to convert the first and second floors at 19 Cornmarket to residential accommodation, which would be considered at the next committee meeting.

It was noted that there were no minutes from the Thame Conservation Area Advisory Committee as they had not been quorate at their meeting.

 

The meeting concluded at 6:47pm.

 

Signed ……………………..

Chairman, 5 July 2022