24 September 2019 – Minutes
THAME TOWN COUNCIL
Minutes of a Meeting of the Planning & Environment Committee held on 24 September 2019 at 6:30pm in the Upper Chamber, Thame Town Hall.
Present:
Cllrs B Austin, A Dite (Deputy Chairman), D Dodds, L Emery, H Fickling (Chairman), S Francis, K Gregory, A Midwinter (Town Mayor) and T Wyse
Officers
G Markland, Neighbourhood Plan Continuity Officer
L Fuller, Committee Services Officer
1 Apologies for Absence
Apologies were received from Cllrs Cowell (Personal) and Deacock (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 meeting held on 3 September 2019 were approved and signed by the Chairman.
5 Planning Applications
1163
P19/S2126/HH – 36 QUEENS CLOSE
Amendment No.1
First floor side extension and garden room. (As amended by drawings received 29 August 2019).
NO OBJECTIONS PLUS COMMENT
The committee were pleased to see the applicant had responded to their comments.
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16, ESDQ26, ESDQ27, ESDQ28, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: G6, D1, D2, D4, H13, T1, T2
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3
1182
P19/S2720/FUL – UNIT 5, GOODSON INDUSTRIAL MEWS, WELLINGTON STREET
Redevelopment of an office building (Class B1(a)) to provide eight 2-bed apartments (Class C3) with associated access and landscaping works and the provision of access and landscaping improvements to office/industrial units.
OBJECTS
1. Loss of employment land contrary to TNP Policy WS7
2. Insufficient natural light to some of the proposed flats
3. None of the 33 proposed parking spaces meet the minimum parking standards in terms of length
4. Inadequate external amenity space contrary to TNP Policy ESDQ28
5. The proposals do not relate well to their site and surroundings of continuing commercial use, contrary to TNP Policy ESDQ16.
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H5, H6, H7, H8, H9, H10, WS7, WS13, GA1, GA3, CLW4, ESDQ10, ESDQ11, ESDQ12, ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ18, ESDQ19, ESDQ20, ESDQ23, ESDQ26, ESDQ27, ESDQ28, ESDQ29, D1
SODC Local Plan Policies: G5. C8, EP2, EP6, EP8, D1, D2, D3, D4, D6, D10, H4, E6, T1, T2
Core Strategy Policies: CS1, CSS1, CSM2, CSH1, CSH2, CSH3, CSH4, CSTHA1, CSQS, CSB1, CSI1
1184
P19/S2698/HH – 36 COTMORE GARDENS
Demolish existing sun room; construct replacement rear extension; insert new window to side elevation.
NO OBJECTIONS
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16, ESDQ19, ESDQ28
SODC Local Plan Policies: G6, D1, D3, D4, H13
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3
1185
P19/S2697/HH – 49 TOWERSEY DRIVE
Construct a single storey front porch, a first floor side extension, single storage rear extension to replace existing sun room and insert window in flank wall for new W.C.
NO OBJECTIONS
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ16, ESDQ19, ESDQ28, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: D1, D2, D4, H13, H18, T2
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3
1186
P19/S2664/FUL – 27 UPPER HIGH STREET
Variation of condition – to Hours of Operation of planning application P18/S2564/FUL to extend trading hours to Sunday 10am-4pm. Change of use from A1 to mixed used A1 and A3.
OBJECTS PLUS COMMENTS
1. Unneighbourly
Comment: The fitting of extraction equipment would alleviate some of the neighbour’s concerns.
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: WS2, WS13, ESDQ16
SODC Local Plan Policies: EP2, D4, D10, D11, TC8
Core Strategy Policies: CSEM4, CST1
1187
P19/S2794/HH – 73 HIGH STREET
Single storey rear extension including new openings, reinstating existing doorway into new bathroom, existing bathroom to become a bedroom, two new roof lights within loft and new garden shed.
NO OBJECTIONS
Subject to no objections from the District Conservation Officer
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ19, ESDQ20, ESDQ28
SODC Local Plan Policies: G6, CON2, CON3, CON5, CON7, D1, D4, H13
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CSEN3
1188
P19/S2795/LB – 73 HIGH STREET
Single storey rear extension including new openings, reinstating existing doorway into new bathroom, existing bathroom to become a bedroom, two new roof lights within loft and new garden shed.
NO OBJECTIONS
Subject to no objections from the District Conservation Officer
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ19, ESDQ20, ESDQ28
SODC Local Plan Policies: G6, CON2, CON3, CON5, CON7, D1, D4, H13
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CSEN3
1189
P19/S2642/LB – THE OLD BAKERY, 73 HIGH STREET
Replacement casement windows in lounge with cosy glazing units. Restoration of front door and frame. Remove existing window in sitting room and replace with replica and make good masonry. Replace lead flashing under seal and wood under lead. Supply and fit cosy glazing units to all fixed casement windows in the lounge. Unit to be frame less with white magnetic tape on cosy glazing and grey magnetic tape on window frames. Restoration: front door; replace bottom left ad panel in door. Cut away bottom left hand side of frame and scarf in new timbers and epoxy fill. Replace right hand side of frame. Sitting room: make good masonry. Supply and fit complete, exact replica window in Euro oak glazed with salvaged glass. Remove existing window, replace lead flashing under seal and wood under lead.
NO OBJECTIONS
Subject to no objections from the District Conservation Officer
Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ20, ESDQ26
SODC Local Plan Policies: G6, CON3, CON5, CON7, D1, D4
Core Strategy Policies: CSQ3, CSEN3
6 Reports from Town Council Representatives
a) Transport Representative – Cllr Francis reported that she was trying to identify the correct contact at OCC Highways and Arriva with regards to the additional bus stop on the A418 between Shabbington and Tiddington. From February, the Carousel 40 bus will serve the new bus stop on Churchill Crescent, which also serves the Arriva 280, rather than Queens Road. Cllr Midwinter reported that she was pleased to see the new crossing on the ring road following concerns of children’s safety.
7 For Information
The items for information were noted.
The meeting concluded at 6:59pm.
Signed ……………………..
Chairman, 15 October 2019