27 September 2022 – Minutes

THAME TOWN COUNCIL

Minutes of a Meeting of the Planning & Environment Committee held on 27 September 2022 at 6:30pm in the Upper Chamber, Thame Town Hall.

Present:

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

Officers

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

 

1 Apologies for Absence

Apologies were received from Cllr Emery (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 6 September 2022 were confirmed as a correct record, and were signed by the Chairman.

 

5 Planning Applications

1626 – LAND OFF RYCOTE LANE, CHRISTMAS HILL, RYCOTE LANE

S73 application to vary conditions 16(Surface Water Drainage), 17(Foul Drainage) and 18(Sustainable Drainage Scheme) on application P17/S4415/FUL. (Relocation of Thame Livestock Market with buildings to accommodate agricultural sales, lairage, administrative offices, welfare facilities, business units, and associated external works to include highway access, roadways, vehicle parking, vehicle washing and other ancillary works)
P22/S3245/S73

NO COMMENT

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ11, ESDQ12
SODC Local Plan Policies: DES1, DES7, DES8, INF1, STRAT1, TRANS5

1627 – 98 WELLINGTON STREET

Proposed single rear extension and veranda to replace existing conservatory and veranda.
P22/S3247/HH

SUPPORTS

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

1628 – 24 ONSLOW DRIVE

A full garage conversion of the integral garage.
P22/S3259/HH

NO OBJECTION

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

1629 – WHITELEAF FURNITURE LTD LUPTON ROAD

Alterations to an existing building and use as altered as a builders merchant (storage, distribution, trade counter, offices, tool hire and ancillary retail) with associated external storage, resurfacing of yard, erection of 2.4m high fence and gates and construction of a means of access to Lupton Road.
P22/S31940/FUL

OBJECTS

      • The proposed use is not an employment use under Thame Neighbourhood Plan Policy WS12. The applicant has failed to provide evidence that the site has been marketed at a reasonable price for either the existing or another suitable employment use for a period of at least one year.
      • Impact on Highways, particularly in terms of access and increased traffic.
      • Impact on residential amenity.

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: WS12, WS13, GA6, ESDQ11, ESDQ12, ESDQ16, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: DES1, DES7, DES8, EMP1, EMP2, EMP3, EMP6, ENV12, EP3, TRANS2, TRANS4, TRANS5

1630 – 1A CORNMARKET

Internal and external alterations, including timber fascia sign.
P22/S3291/LB

SUPPORTS and has a RESPONSE:

      • Subject to no objection from the District Conservation Officer.

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H6, WS2, WS7, WS12, WS13, ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ18, ESDQ19, ESDQ20
SODC Local Plan Policies: DES1, DES2, DES3, DES7, DES8, EMP2, EMP3, ENV6, ENV7, ENV8, ENV12, TC5

1631 – 25 SYCAMORE DRIVE

Demolition of an existing bungalow, erection of replacement dwelling and garden room.
P22/S3273/FUL

SUPPORTS and has a RESPONSE:

      • The committee regret the loss of a bungalow.

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H6, GA6, ESDQ11, ESDQ12, ESDQ13, ESDQ16, ESDQ18, ESDQ19, ESDQ20, ESDQ27, ESDQ28, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: DES1, DES3, DES5, DES6, DES7, DES8, EP3, H3, H12, H16, TH1, TRANS5

1632 – 19 HORTON AVENUE

Proposed two storey/single storey side and rear extension.
P22/S3278/HH

SUPPORTS

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H6, ESDQ16, ESDQ28, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: DES1, DES3, DES5, DES6, DES7, DES8, H20, TRANS5

1633 – AVON HOUSE, 82 WELLINGTON STREET

Demolition of existing building and erection of 5 x 1 bedroom flats.
P22/S3340/FUL

OBJECTS:

      • Contrary to TNP Policy WS12 in not providing evidence of marketing for 1 year.
      • Overlooking residential amenity.
      • Poor amenity for occupants, particularly Units 2 and 4.
      • Insufficient information on internal floorspace and parking arrangements.
      • Poor design

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: H5, H6, WS12, GA6, ESDQ10, ESDQ11, ESDQ12, ESDQ13, ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ18, ESDQ20, ESDQ26, ESDQ27, ESDQ28, ESDQ29
SODC Local Plan Policies: DES1, DES2, DES5, DES6, DES7, DES8, EMP2, EMP3, ENV6, ENV7, ENV8, ENV11, EP3, H3, H16, STRAT1, TH1, TRANS2, TRANS4, TRANS5

1634 – THE PLAYERS THEATRE, 3 NELSON STREET

Erect fixed glazed canopy roof and four retractable awnings over passage at side of theatre.
P22/S3335/FUL

SUPPORTS

Neighbourhood Plan Policies: ESDQ15, ESDQ16, ESDQ17, ESDQ18, ESDQ19, ESDQ20, ESDQ28
SODC Local Plan Policies: DES1, DES2, DES3, DES5, DES6, DES7, DES8, ENV6, ENV8

 

6 For Information

The items for information were noted.

 

The meeting concluded at 7:05pm.

 

 

Signed ……………………..                             ……………………..

Chairman                                                        Date