17 August 2021 – Minutes
THAME TOWN COUNCIL
Minutes of a Meeting of the Planning & Environment Committee held on 17 August 2021 at 6:30pm in the Upper Chamber, Thame Town Hall.
Present:
Cllrs B Austin, N Champken-Woods (Deputy Mayor), P Cowell (Town Mayor), D Dodds, L Emery, H Fickling (Chairman), H Richards, 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 Cllr Dite (personal).
2 Declarations of Interest and Dispensations
Cllr Dodds declared an interest in application P21/S3092/FUL as his property shared a fence with the application site. Cllr Deacock declared an interest in application P21/S3343/HH as he knew the applicant.
Although these were not pecuniary interests, both Cllrs Dodds and Deacock abstained from voting on these planning applications.
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 27 July 2021 were approved and signed by the Chairman.
5 Planning Applications
1459 – 12 MARKUS AVENUE
Single storey rear and side extension with garage.
P21/S2975/HH
SUPPORTS and has a RESPONSE
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- Subject to no objection from the County Highways Officer.
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Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H6, GA6, ESDQ16, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: DES1, DES5, DES7, TRANS5, DES6, DES8, H20
1460 – 17 PICKENFIELD
Rear ground floor extension to fill in existing L shaped void, keeping within existing building dimensions. New roof to match existing with new rooflights. New rear doors. New window to left elevation. All new brickwork to match existing. 2. New window towards front of left elevation
P21/S2569/HH
SUPPORTS
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H6, ESDQ16
SODC Local Plan Policies: DES1, DES5, DES7, DES6, DES8, H20
1461 – 13 VICTORIA MEAD
Variation of condition 2 (Approved plans) in application P20/S0703/HH. Demolition of existing conservatory. Erection of a single-storey ground floor extension and first floor extension.
P21/S2567/HH
SUPPORTS and has a RESPONSE
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- Subject to compliance with the 45-degree rule.
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Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H6, ESDQ16, ESDQ28
SODC Local Plan Policies: DES1, DES2, DES3, DES5, DES7, DES6, DES8, H20
1462 – 18 AYLESBURY ROAD
Put a shed in the garden.
P21/S2199/HH
HAS A RESPONSE
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- The Town Council felt there was insufficient information to assess the application.
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It was noted that the Case Officer had advised that the applicant was due to submit amended plans that would provide more details on the shed design.
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H6, ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ18, ESDQ20
SODC Local Plan Policies: DES1, DES2, DES3, DES5, DES7, ENV6, ENV7, ENV8, DES6, DES8
1463 – THE SIX BELLS, 43-44 HIGH STREET
Gazebo structure to decking area to rear of public house.
P21/S3092/FUL
SUPPORTS and has a RESPONSE
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- Subject to no objection from the District Conservation Officer
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Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H6, WS13, ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ18, ESDQ19, ESDQ20, ESDQ26
SODC Local Plan Policies: DES1, DES2, DES3, DES7, ENV6, ENV7, ENV8, DES6, DES8
1464 – 5 PARK STREET
Paint over the existing paint and render on the front elevation wall of my terraced cottage; changing the colour from pink to a pale grey/green.
P21/S3178/LB
SUPPORTS and has a RESPONSE
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- Subject to no objection from the District Conservation Officer
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Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H6, ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ18, ESDQ20
SODC Local Plan Policies: DES1, DES2, ENV6, ENV7, ENV8
1465 – 9 CROFT CLOSE
Two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and new roof to porch.
P21/S3187/HH
SUPPORTS and has a RESPONSE
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- It is recommended that the rendering be removed as it does not benefit the design or relate well to the surrounding area.
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Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H6, GA6, ESDQ16, ESDQ28, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: DES1, DES3, DES5, DES7, TRANS5, DES6, DES8, H20
1468 – 57 CORBETTS WAY
Single Storey Rear Extension & Part Garage Conversion.
P21/S3260/HH
OBJECTS
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- The proposals do not provide adequate parking for the size of the dwelling.
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Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H6, GA6, ESDQ16, ESDQ28, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: DES1, DES5, DES7, TRANS5, DES6, DES8, H20
1469 – 46 COTMORE GARDENS
Construction of single storey rear/side extension to ground floor. Conversion of roof space including dropping of ceiling internally to create sufficient head height. Two dormers are to be constructed; one to both sides of the front roof section.
P21/S3168/HH
OBJECTS
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- Overdevelopment
- Out of character
- Poor design
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Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H6, ESDQ16, ESDQ18, ESDQ28, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: DES1, DES5, DES7, TRANS5, DES6, DES8, H20
1472 – 8 CROFT CLOSE
Demolition of existing ground floor garage and utility area and reconstruction as a study, utility and storage areas with the construction of a first floor extension above for a single bedroom and bathroom with access from the existing house.
P21/S3343/HH
SUPPORTS
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H6, GA6, ESDQ16, ESDQ28, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: DES1, DES5, DES7, TRANS5, DES6, DES8, H20
6 For Information
The items for information were noted.
With regards to Item 6h), a question was raised as to whether applicants seeking to convert offices to residential, had to prove that there was not a need for the offices? The Neighbourhood Plan Continuity Officer (NPCO) advised that since 2013 applicants only needed to prove that offices were in use on a certain date. It was felt that this was unbelievably short sighted and would see the loss of suitable offices into unsuitable residential accommodation. Members questioned whether the warehouse at the rear would be converted? It was considered that if the office conversion was approved, it could be used to lever the site as unmarketable and result in the warehouse conversion to residential accommodation, however it was noted that large areas of the site were within the flood zone.
The meeting concluded at 7:09pm.
Signed ……………………..
Chairman, 7 September 2021