20 June 2023 – Minutes

THAME TOWN COUNCIL

Minutes of a Meeting of the Planning & Environment Committee held on 20 June 2023 at 6:30pm in the Upper Chamber, Thame Town Hall.

Present:

Cllrs M Baines, P Cowell, A Dite (Town Mayor), D Dodds, L Emery, H Fickling (Chairman), C Jones, H Richards, and T Wyse (Deputy Chairman)

Non-Voting

Cllr Swan

Officers

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

 

1 Apologies for Absence

No apologies were received. Cllr Gilbert was absent without apology.

 

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 30 May 2023 were received.

RESOLVED that:

  1. The minutes of the meeting held on 30 May 2023 are confirmed as a correct record, and signed by the Chairman.

 

5 Planning Applications

Cllr Richards entered the item during this item.

1719 – BIAGIO’S JEWELLERS, 105 HIGH STREET – AMENDMENT NO.1

White painted fascia panel with logo, and a single projecting sign (retrospective). (amended plans received 8th June 2023)
P23/S1507/LB

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: WS2, ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ18, ESDQ19, ESDQ20
SODC Local Plan Policies:  DES1, DES2, DES3, DES7, DES8, ENV6, ENV7, ENV8, TC5

RESOLVED that:

    1. Thame Town Council supports the application subject to no objection from the District Conservation Officer.
1725 – WHITELEAF FURNITURE LTD, LUPTON ROAD

The works include the removal of a damaged section of kerb, an existing raised section of kerb and an area of tarmac pavement. A new drop kerb longer in length will be installed and with new corresponding tarmac pavement sloped up to meet the existing car park tarmac finish to improve access for cars and vans wishing to enter the site.
P23/S1744/FUL

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: GA6, ESDQ16, ESDQ19, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: DES1, DES3, TRANS2, TRANS4, TRANS5

RESOLVED that:

    1. Thame Town Council supports the application subject to no objection from the County Highways Officer.
1726 – LAND NORTH OF RYCOTE LANE, RYCOTE LANE

“Variation of condition 36 (Public Art) on planning permission P21/S1511/FUL – to either amend to ‘That matters in connection with public art shall be undertaken wholly in accordance with the Public Art Statement dated April 2023’ or, to remove the condition its entirety. (Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) for off-site highway works incorporating alterations to Rycote Lane on application P17/S4441/O (The erection of up to 180,000 square feet (up to 16,722 square metres) of B2/B8 with ancillary B1(a) and B1(c) together with parking, drainage, landscaping (structural and incidental) and highway works)).”
P23/S1593/S73

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ23, D1
SODC Local Plan Policies: CF2, DES1, INF1

RESOLVED that:

    1. Thame Town Council supports accepting the recommendation within the submitted Public Art Statement dated April 2023.
1727 – BARCLAYS BANK PLC, 102 HIGH STREET

Installation of plant equipment.
P23/S1746/FUL

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: WS7, WS12, WS13, ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ18, ESDQ19, ESDQ20, ESDQ27
SODC Local Plan Policies: DES1, DES2, DES3, DES6, DES7, DES8, EMP3, ENV6, ENV7, ENV8, ENV12, EP3, TC5

RESOLVED that:

    1. Thame Town Council supports the application subject to:
    • No objection from the District’s Environmental Projection Officer.
    • No objection from the District’s Conservation Officer.
    • Inclusion of waste storage facilities in line with TNP Policy ESDQ27 and bike storage for employees.
1728 – BARCLAYS BANK PLC, 102 HIGH STREET

Internal alterations and installation of plant equipment.
P23/S1747/LB

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: WS7, WS12, WS13, ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ18, ESDQ19, ESDQ20, ESDQ27
SODC Local Plan Policies: DES1, DES2, DES3, DES6, DES7, DES8, EMP3, ENV6, ENV7, ENV8, ENV12, EP3, TC5

RESOLVED that:

    1. Thame Town Council supports the application subject to:
    • No objection from the District’s Environmental Projection Officer.
    • No objection from the District’s Conservation Officer.
    • Inclusion of waste storage facilities in line with TNP Policy ESDQ27 and bike storage for employees.
1729 – OXFAM 19 CORNMARKET (OSAKA VENTURES LTD)

Converting the vacant first and second floors into 2x one bedroom apartments and 1x two bedroom apartment
P23/S1792/LB

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H6, WS8, GA6, ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ18, ESDQ19, ESDQ20, ESDQ26, ESDQ27, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: DES1, DES2, DES3, DES7, DES8, ENV6, ENV7, ENV8, H16, TC5, TRANS5

RESOLVED that:

    1. Thame Town Council supports the application subject no objection from the District’s Conservation Officer.
1730 – 39 CHURCHILL CRESCENT

Demolition of single storey side extension, two storey side extension and single storey rear extension.
P23/S1796/HH

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H6, ESDQ16, ESDQ19, ESDQ28
SODC Local Plan Policies: DES1, DES3, DES5, DES6, DES7, DES8, H20

RESOLVED that:

    1. Thame Town Council objects to the application on the following grounds:
    • Contrary to Policy H20 of the Local Plan 2035 in not regarding the advice within the Design Guide for extensions to dwellings;
    • Contrary to Thame Neighbourhood Plan Policy ESDQ16 for not responding to the specific character of the site and its local surroundings.

 

6 For Information

The items for information were noted.

 

The meeting concluded at 6:57pm.

 

Signed ……………………..

Chairman, 11 July 2023