15 September 2020 – Minutes

THAME TOWN COUNCIL

Minutes of a Virtual Meeting of the Planning & Environment Committee held on 15 September 2020 at 6:30pm by Zoom Conference Call.

Present:

Cllrs B Austin, P Cowell, A Dite (Deputy Chairman), D Dodds, L Emery, H Fickling (Chairman), K Gregory, A Midwinter and T Wyse

Officers

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

 

1 Apologies for Absence

Apologies were received from Cllrs Deacock (personal) and Francis (personal).

All Members who were present were able to be seen and be heard.

 

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 meeting held on 25 August 2020 were approved and signed by the Chairman.

 

5 Planning Applications

1297
P20/S2650/HH – 74 QUEENS ROAD
Two/single storey side extension.

OBJECTS

  • Impact on Neighbouring Amenity due to non-compliance with the 45 degree rule
  • Poor design

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: G6, D1, D2, D4, H13, T2
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3

 
1298
P20/S2696/HH – 6 STAGGS ROAD
Two storey extension to existing single storey attached garage to create a double bedroom with en-suite on the first floor and a larger garage space on the ground floor. As well as a loft conversion equal to the footprint of the existing house and new garage extension to create a master bedroom suite with bathroom.

SUPPORTS

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16, ESDQ19, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: G6, D1, D2, D4, H13, T2
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3

 
1299
P20/S2796/FUL – 40A UPPER HIGH STREET
Change of use from betting shop (sui generis) to dwellinghouse (C3).

OBJECTS

  • Inadequate internal space for a 2 person dwelling

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H5, H6, H7, WS2, WS7, WS12, GA1, GA3, GA6, CLW4, ESDQ11, ESDQ12, ESDQ13, ESDQ14, ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ18, ESDQ19, ESDQ20,  ESDQ28, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: G5, G6, CON7, D1, D2, D3, D4, D10, D11, TC8, T1, T2
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CST1, CSEN3

 
1301
P20/S2828/A – 5A BUTTERMARKET
To install non-illuminated wooden and vinyl lettering to existing wooden fascia sign and non-illuminated projecting sign.

SUPPORTS and has a RESPONSE

  • Subject to no objection from the District Conservation Officer

Members noted that there were inconsistencies and inaccuracies in the property address for this planning application and P20/S2852/LB, P20/S3056/FUL and P20/S3057/LB. The address is shown as 5B Buttermarket on the Ordnance Survey Maps. Officers agreed to raise this with the Case Officer as part of the Town Council’s response.

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: WS2, WS13, ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ19, ESDQ20
SODC Local Plan Policies: G6, CON3, CON4, CON5, CON7, CON8, D1, TC8, AD1
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CST1, CSEN3

 
1302
P20/S2852/LB – 5A BUTTERMARKET
To install non-illuminated wooden and vinyl lettering to existing wooden fascia sign and non-illuminated projecting sign.

SUPPORTS and has a RESPONSE:

  • Subject to no objection from the District Conservation Officer

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: WS2, WS13, ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ19, ESDQ20
SODC Local Plan Policies: G6, CON3, CON4, CON5, CON7, CON8, D1, TC8, AD
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CST1, CSEN3

 
1303
P20/S2880/HH – 10 NELSON STREET
Single storey rear extension, part rebuild of existing with new roof over.

SUPPORTS and has a RESPONSE

  • Subject to no objection from the District Conservation Officer

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16, ESD19, ESDQ20
SODC Local Plan Policies: G6, CON7, D1, D4, H13
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CSEN3

 
1304
P20/S2919/LB – 109 HIGH STREET
Redecoration of the existing timber shopfront and installing a Specsavers facia and new hanging sign (revised to traditional hand painted signage and exclusion of external illumination to hanging sign as confirmed in email from agents received 27 May 2020) and undertaking internal fit-out with de-mountable partitioning and replacing the hvac units (Design & Access Statements).

SUPPORTS and has a RESPONSE

  • Subject to no objection from the District Conservation Officer
  • It is suggested that the external projecting sign is non-illuminated in order to comply with Conservation Area Policy.

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: WS2, WS7, ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ20
SODC Local Plan Policies: G6, CON3, CON4, CON5, CON7, CON8, D1, AD1
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CST1, CSEN3

 
1305
P20/S3056/FUL – 5 BUTTERMARKET
Internal shop-fit of grade II listed building to include: removal of existing non original stud wall and door, implementation of new internal stud work to form secure bureau and staff area. Implementation of internal air conditioning units and external floor standing condenser, situated in side alley. External decor to frontage to white. Formation of new drainage route for staff kitchen area.

SUPPORTS and has a RESPONSE

  • Subject to no objection from the District Conservation Officer
  • Subject to a Noise Impact Assessment

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: WS2, WS7, WS13, ESDQ11, ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ19, ESDQ20
SODC Local Plan Policies: G6, CON3, CON5, CON7, D1,
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CST1, CSEN3

 
1306
P20/S3057/LB – 5 BUTTERMARKET
Internal shop-fit of grade II listed building to include: removal of existing non original stud wall and door, implementation of new internal stud work to form secure bureau and staff area. Implementation of internal air conditioning units and external floor standing condenser, situated in side alley. External decor to frontage to white. Formation of new drainage route for staff kitchen area.

SUPPORTS and has a RESPONSE:

  • Subject to no objection from the District Conservation Officer
  • Subject to a Noise Impact Assessment

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: WS2, WS7, WS13, ESDQ11, ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ19, ESDQ20
SODC Local Plan Policies: G6, CON3, CON5, CON7, D1,
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CST1, CSEN3

 
1307
P20/S3162/HH – 105 CHINNOR ROAD
Remove existing porch at rear. Construct new replacement single storey rear extension.

SUPPORTS

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16
SODC Local Plan Policies: G6, D1, D4, H13
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3

 

6 Reports from Town Council Representatives

a)    Transport Representative – There was nothing to report in Cllr Francis’ absence.

 

7 For Information

The items for information were noted.

Members sought clarification on the reasoning for planning application P20/S2901/N1A – Units 1 and 1a Goodson Industrial Mews. The Neighbourhood Plan Continuity Officer (NPCO) explained that the developers were unlikely to wish to progress with the partial redevelopment of Units 1-4 on this site as they would be less attractive to the market.  This application was, however, seen by the developer as a fall-back position should they be unable to obtain planning permission for Unit 8. Prior approval applications are a technical enquiry and in this case relate to transport and highway impacts and site contamination and flooding risks. Members felt that a site contamination assessment was required given its location, however the NPCO advised that it may not be required if the developer was not intending to break the ground.

 
 
 
The meeting concluded at 7:07pm.

 

 

Signed ……………………..

Chairman, 6 October 2020