SODC Consultation – New Housing in Wheatley – 13th July 2016

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South Oxfordshire District Council’s consultation about new housing in Wheatley will take place on Wednesday 13th July at 3pm – 7pm in the Merry Bells.

The Wheatley Neighbourhood Plan Committee will also be represented.

 

For more information on the Local Plan 2032:

http://www.southoxon.gov.uk/services-and-advice/planning-and-building/planning-policy/local-plan-2032

 

 

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Minutes of the Planning Committee 9th March 2016

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Wheatley Parish Council

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE OF THE COUNCIL HELD IN THE PARISH OFFICE ON WEDNESDAY 9th MARCH 2016

 PRESENT: Cllrs R Bell (Chairman), P Bignell, S Coleridge (Vice-Chairman), R Harding, G Stephens, I Roberts, A Walkey

OFFICER: The Assistant Clerk

105. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE – Cllr J Carr. Richard Harding was welcomed as a new member.

 

106. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST – NONE

 

107. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING HELD ON 10th FEBRUARY 2016 which had been circulated previously were signed as a correct and accurate record.

 

108. UPDATE ON MEETING HELD ON 10th FEBRUARY 2016

John Watson School extension – Cllr Coleridge reported that access for construction would be over the Primary School land.

109. AMENDMENTS TO PREVIOUS APPLICATIONS – NONE

 

110. NEW PLANNING APPLICATIONS

i) P16/S0379/FUL 21 Windmill Lane Wheatley OX33 1TA. Replacement dwelling.

Comments from OCC Highways and Countryside Officer were noted. Recommend Approval.

ii) P16/S0432/HH 62 Farm Close Road Wheatley OX33 1XJ. Demolition of existing separate garage and erection of two-storey side extension, with new pedestrian access from footpath. Removal of part of existing Leylandii hedge.

Written comments from two neighbours were noted. No Strong Views on condition that the public right of way (footpath 407/3) is not obstructed during construction. It is recommended that all the Leylandii hedge is removed from that side of the path.
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iii) P16/S0434/FUL 73 Church Road Wheatley OX33 1LU. Demolition of existing three bedroomed dwelling. Erection of 2no two and one half storey three bedroomed and 1no two storey two bedroomed terraced townhouses. Provision of 6 no. off street parking spaces. Provision of 6 no. enclosed bin stores. Minor revisions to extant permission P14152049/FUL to authorise changes required during build. Recommend Approval.

iv) P16/S0649/FUL 1 Coopers Close Littleworth OX33 1UA. Variation of condition 1 on planning permission P10/W1824/RM – amended block plan incorporating an area of open space into the private amenity area of plot 1 including the erection of fencing and levelling of lower garden area by installation of low level gravel boarding and importation of topsoil.

Recommend Approval on condition that the front fence is 1.2m as indicated on the plans.

111. PLANNING DECISIONS AND NOTIFICATIONS – NOTED

i) P15/S4116/HH 41 Crown Road Wheatley OX33 1UJ. Proposed single storey extension to form new kitchen, utility and cloak room. Recommend Approval GRANTED 04.02.16

ii) P15/S4323/HH 124 Church Road Wheatley Oxford OX33 1LU. Demolition of existing garage and garden room. Proposed part two storey/ part single storey rear extension, two storey side extension and single storey front porch element. Associated internal works. Recommend Approval GRANTED 10.02.16

112. CORRESPONDENCE

Letter from 7 Farm Close Lane re 62 Farm Close Rd (covered in 110 ii)

113. DATE OF NEXT MEETING – Wednesday 13th APRIL 2016 – NOTED

 

114. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION – NONE

The Meeting closed at 8.25pm

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Minutes of the Planning Committee 10th February 2016

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Wheatley Parish Council
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE OF THE COUNCIL HELD IN THE PARISH OFFICE ON WEDNESDAY 10th FEBRUARY 2016

PRESENT: Cllrs R Bell (Chairman), P Bignell, J Carr, S Coleridge (Vice-Chairman), G Stephens
OFFICER: The Assistant Clerk
ALSO PRESENT: 1 member of the public and Cllr P Hood (as an observer only)

95. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE – Cllr I Roberts (on holiday), A Walkey (on holiday)

96. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST – NONE

97. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING HELD ON 13th JANUARY 2016 which had been circulated previously were signed as a correct and accurate record.

98. UPDATE ON MEETING HELD ON 13th JANUARY 2016
i) Naming of the new road created by the London Road development: after putting forward ‘Breame Oak Drive’ as the name for the new road, SODC responded that they require two road names for safety reasons (so emergency services can quickly locate a residence). After email discussion, it was decided that the two names should be ‘Breame Oak Drive’ and ‘Ochre Close’.

ii) Cllr Bell contacted Peter Brampton, Major Applications Officer at SODC to enquire about who would manage the wall surrounding the development. He replied that ‘he envisaged that the management company that will be set up by Taylor Wimpey will take on the management of all external areas of the site outside the private curtilages of the dwellings. This will include the existing boundary wall and the trees on the site, as well as the maintenance of the new planting/bund/fencing’. He has emailed Taylor Wimpey to confirm their understanding that the maintenance of this boundary wall will form part of the management company remit.

99. AMENDMENTS TO PREVIOUS APPLICATIONS – NONE

100. NEW PLANNING APPLICATIONS
i) P16/S0067/FUL Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel Crown Road Wheatley OX33 1UL. Replacement of existing flat roof to the Lady Chapel including: raising the roof level and part of the parapet/kerb by 300mm and the addition of 2 new rainwater downpipes and new gutter to flat roof. Recommend Approval

ii) P16/S0090/HH 43 London Road Wheatley Oxford OX33 1YJ. Erect double storey side extension and single storey rear extension. No Strong Views
The members noted the comments on the SODC website from neighbours, in particular the comment regarding the extension potentially overlooking the bathroom window of one of neighbours. The members also had concerns about whether the parking arrangements will be adequate.

iii) P15/S4332/FUL Co-op Station Road Wheatley Oxford OX33 1ST. An extension of opening hours from 7am – 10pm to 7am – 11pm P10/W0696 Conditions(s) 4. Recommend Refusal
Reasons: Unneighbourly – disturbance to local residents after 10pm. (Several had reported their concerns to Councillor Carr). Also the members noted that the Co-op is breaching its current agreement with deliveries arriving early at 6.30am causing disturbance to the local residents. There is also concern about the route that delivery lorries are taking through the village.

101. PLANNING DECISIONS AND NOTIFICATIONS – NOTED
i) P15/S3872/FUL 5 Leyshon Road Wheatley OX33 1XF. Proposed two storey side and rear extensions and single storey rear extension. Conversion of dwelling house to form 1 additional dwelling. Recommend Approval GRANTED 12.01.16

ii) P15/S3887/HH 35 Crown Road Wheatley OX33 1UJ. Two storey rear extension to form kitchen/family room on the ground floor and bedroom with en-suite to the first floor. No Strong Views GRANTED 15.01.16

iii) P15/S3698/HH 28 Ladder Hill Wheatley OX33 1SX. Erection of single storey extension to provide enlarged living space, including kitchen and dining room. Recommend Approval GRANTED 15.01.16

iv) P15/S4012/LB & P15/S3761/A 90 High Street Wheatley OX33 1XP Proposed Hanging sign Recommend Refusal GRANTED 21.01.16

v) P15/S4016/HH 2 Littleworth Oxford OX33 1TR. Proposed first floor extension over existing side extension to form a bedroom. Recommend Approval GRANTED 22.01.16

vi) APP/Q3115/W/15/3131685 1 Kellys Road Wheatley OX33 1NT. Demolition of existing single storey dwelling and garage. Erection of a terrace of three dwellings. (P15/S0887/FUL Recommend Refusal) Appeal decision: GRANTED 26.01.15. Cllr Stephens requested that the SODC email link to this appeal be circulated to all the councillors.

102. CORRESPONDENCE
i) (For info only as this is a County Council application). P16/S0104/CC John Watson School Littleworth Road Wheatley Oxford OX33 1NN. Proposal for the demolition of the lecture theatre to build an extension, to form a new standalone building to provide 4 classrooms extension accompanied by the necessary ancillary accommodation; Toilets/Hygiene rooms, cloaks, storage and resource areas, cleaners store and a plant room at this location and 3 additional parking spaces. A new path to the front and replacement of the existing path at both side of the building.

ii) (For info only). P15/S2121/FUL Land North of London Road Wheatley. Revised landscaping details following on from the consultee comments.

103. DATE OF NEXT MEETING – WEDNESDAY 9TH MARCH 2016 – NOTED

104. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
Cllr Bell visited the John Watson School and spoke to the Head Teacher about the above planning application (item 102 i). He has emailed Kim Gould, Planning Officer at SODC regarding concerns about how the builders will gain access to the site to transport materials and heavy equipment.
The Meeting closed at 8.30pm

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Draft Minutes of the Planning Committee 13th January 2016

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DRAFT – Subject to confirmation

Wheatley Parish Council
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE OF THE COUNCIL HELD IN THE PARISH OFFICE ON WEDNESDAY 13th JANUARY 2016

PRESENT: Cllrs R Bell (Chairman), P Bignell, S Coleridge (Vice-Chairman), J Carr, G Stephens, A Walkey
OFFICER: The Assistant Clerk
84. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE – Cllr I Roberts

85. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST – NONE

86. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING HELD ON 9th DECEMBER 2015 which had been circulated previously were signed as a correct and accurate record.

87. UPDATE ON MEETING HELD ON 9th DECEMBER 2015 – NONE

88. NAME FOR THE NEW ROAD CREATED BY THE LONDON ROAD DEVELOPMENT

The full Parish Council meeting on 4th January 2016 delegated the road naming to the Planning Committee. A list of possible road names had been drawn up from suggestions from councillors. After initial discussion, the members decided that the new road should be a ‘Drive’ and that the name shouldn’t be connected to the Civil War as this was already well represented in the village.

After further discussion, names were narrowed down to:
• Breame Oak Drive – named after the oak tree in Holton Park which is mentioned in the Doomsday book
• Ochre Drive – in the past ochre was quarried in the village
The votes cast were equal between the two names. Cllr Bell, as Chairman, used his casting vote for Breame Oak Drive.

89. AMENDMENTS TO PREVIOUS APPLICATIONS – NONE

90. NEW PLANNING APPLICATIONS
i) P15/S4016/HH 2 Littleworth Oxford OX33 1TR. Proposed first floor extension over existing side extension to form a bedroom. Recommended Approval.
ii) P15/S4116/HH 41 Crown Road Wheatley OX33 1UJ. Proposed single storey extension to form new kitchen, utility and cloak room. Recommended Approval.
iii) P15/S4323/HH 124 Church Road Wheatley Oxford OX33 1LU. Demolition of existing garage and garden room. Proposed part two storey/ part single storey rear extension, two storey side extension and single storey front porch element. Associated internal works. Recommended Approval.
91. PLANNING DECISIONS AND NOTIFICATIONS – NOTED
i) P15/S3499/HH and P15/S3500/LB The Old Parsonage 25 High Street Wheatley OX33 1XX. Proposed first floor extension above existing rear single storey with internal and externals alterations. Insertion of conservation roof light to existing rear projecting gable, conversion and alteration of garage outbuilding into ancillary office/studio accommodation. Recommend Approval GRANTED 14.12.15

ii) P15/S3355/FUL Former McKenna Plant Hire Site London Road Wheatley OX33 1LH Use of site/building(s) as a Builders’ Merchants including external materials/goods storage and parking (as amended by plans and Highways information received 26 November 2015 relocating parking area) Recommend Approval GRANTED 16.10.15

iii) P15/S3452/HH 10 Leyshon Road Wheatley OX33 1XF. Part two storey/ part single storey rear extension. Two proposed roof lights to front elevation and associated internal alterations. Recommend Approval GRANTED 16.12.15

iv) P15/S3352/FUL 40 Church Road Wheatley OX33 1NB. Change of use – addition of a flat and reduction in size of commercial unit (As amended by plan 201C received 2015_11_24 to take the proposed ventilation pipes up through the roof as opposed to out of the western elevation). Recommend Approval GRANTED 17.12.15

v) P15/S3999/HH 99 Old Road Wheatley OX33 1NX. Erection of a two storey extension to the rear of the property, replacement of existing roof structure over the current house adjoining the new extension and redevelopment of internal spaces. WITHDRAWN 24.12.15
92. CORRESPONDENCE – NONE

93. DATE OF NEXT MEETING – WEDNESDAY 10TH FEBRUARY 2016 – NOTED

94. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION – NONE
The Meeting closed at 8.30pm

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Minutes of the Planning Committee 9th December 2015

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Wheatley Parish Council

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE OF THE COUNCIL HELD IN THE PARISH OFFICE ON WEDNESDAY 9th DECEMBER 2015

PRESENT: Cllrs R Bell (Chairman), P Bignell, S Coleridge (Vice-Chairman), I Roberts, G Stephens, A Walkey
OFFICER: The Assistant Clerk
ALSO PRESENT: 3 members of the public (applicant M Jones from 35 Crown Rd, R Chadbone and P Ellis from 33 Crown Rd).

74. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE – Cllr J Carr

75. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST – NONE

76. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING HELD ON 11th NOVEMBER 2015 which had been circulated previously were signed as a correct and accurate record.

77. UPDATE ON MEETING HELD ON 11th NOVEMBER 2015

1 Kellys Road – Cllr Bell has made additional comments to SODC but has not had a response as yet.

The London Road development – Cllr Bell attended the SODC Planning Committee on 18th November. Taylor-Wimpey have asked SODC to consider a further change relating to the flats overlooking Fairfax Gate; they would like to set this part of the building down into the ground which would reduce the overall height. Both Cllr Bell & District Councillor Newman thought this was an acceptable amendment.

78. AMENDMENTS TO PREVIOUS APPLICATIONS

i) P15/S3352/FUL 40 Church Road Wheatley OX33 1NB Amendment: No. 1 Change of use – addition of a flat and reduction in size of commercial unit (As amended by plan 201C received 2015_11_24 to take the proposed ventilation pipes up through the roof as opposed to out of the western elevation). The members noted the report on the SODC website from Sleep Pro International the Health and Housing Officer. Recommend Approval

ii) P15/S3355/FUL Former McKenna Plant Hire Site London Road Wheatley OX33 1LH
Amendment: No. 1 Use of site/building(s) as a Builders’ Merchants including external materials/ goods storage and parking (as amended by plans and Highways information received 26 November 2015 relocating parking area). Recommend Approval

79. NEW PLANNING APPLICATIONS
i) P15/S3872/FUL 5 Leyshon Road Wheatley OX33 1XF. Proposed two storey side and rear extensions and single storey rear extension. Conversion of dwelling house to form 1 additional dwelling. The members noted the comments submitted to the SODC website by a neighbour. Recommend Approval

ii) P15/S3698/HH 28 Ladder Hill Wheatley OX33 1SX. Erection of single storey extension to provide enlarged living space, including kitchen and dining room. Recommend Approval

iii) P15/S4012/LB & P15/S3761/A 90 High Street Wheatley OX33 1XP Proposed Hanging sign. The members felt the sign was out of keeping in the Conservation Area. Recommend Refusal

iv) P15/S3887/HH 35 Crown Road Wheatley OX33 1UJ. Two storey rear extension to form kitchen/family room on the ground floor and bedroom with en-suite to the first floor. The applicant explained he had withdrawn his original application and sought advice from SODC regarding the size of the extension and the potential reduction in light to his neighbours at No.33. The neighbours are still concerned about the potential loss of light to their back bedroom windows and to the second velux window of their one storey extension. They will be submitting comments about this new application to SODC regarding their concerns. The members considered the new plans and noted the reduction in size. After discussion, it was felt that there weren’t enough grounds to recommend refusal. No Strong Views

80. PLANNING DECISIONS AND NOTIFICATIONS – NOTED

i) P15/S2742/FUL Wheatley Farm Shop Old London Road Wheatley OX33 1YW
Proposed new dwelling (Log cabin style) to replace existing dwelling. Recommend Approval GRANTED 30.10.15
ii) P15/S3193/HH 60 Crown Road Wheatley OX33 1UL. Single storey side extension. Recommend Approval GRANTED 18.11.15

81. CORRESPONDENCE
Copy of a letter to SODC from a neighbour of The Old Parsonage 25 High Street (regarding application P15/S3499/HH considered at the November planning committee). Noted

Letters from SODC re Certificate of Lawful Development for:

i) P15/S3697/LDP 1 Keydale Road Wheatley OX33 1NS Demolition of existing garage and partial rear / side extension. Erection of 3m deep rear single storey extension in accordance with Class A of GPDO 2015. Construction of box dormer to rear roof slope in accordance with Class B of GPDO 2015. Noted

ii) P15/S3739/LDP 2 Elm Close Wheatley OX33 1UW Garden Building Noted

82. DATE OF NEXT MEETING – WEDNESDAY 13TH JANUARY 2016 – NOTED

83. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION – NONE
The Meeting closed 7.55pm

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Minutes of the Planning Committee 11th November 2015

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Wheatley Parish Council
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE OF THE COUNCIL HELD IN THE PARISH OFFICE ON WEDNESDAY 11th NOVEMBER 2015

PRESENT: Cllrs R Bell (Chairman), P Bignell, J Carr, S Coleridge (Vice-Chairman), I Roberts, G Stephens, A Walkey
OFFICER: The Assistant Clerk
ALSO PRESENT: Cllr P Hood as the applicant for 10 Leyshon Rd only

62. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE – NONE

63. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST – NONE

64. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING HELD ON 14th OCTOBER 2015 which had been circulated previously were signed as a correct and accurate record.

65. UPDATE ON MEETING HELD ON 14th OCTOBER 2015
1 Coopers Close – Cllr Newman will be writing to the Planning Officer with an update.

66. AMENDMENTS TO PREVIOUS APPLICATIONS – NONE

67. NEW PLANNING APPLICATIONS

i) P15/S3352/FUL 40 Church Road Wheatley OX33 1NB Change of use – addition of a flat and reduction in size of commercial unit. The members noted comments from neighbours at 36 and 42 Church Road. Recommend Refusal. Reasons: There is concern about the location of two boiler flues directly into the garden belonging to 36 Church Road, in terms of poor design and loss of amenity use of the garden due to the noise and fumes emitted by the two fan driven flues.

ii) P15/S3355/FUL Former McKenna Plant Hire Site London Road Wheatley OX33 1LH
Use of site/building(s) as a Builders’ Merchants including external materials/goods storage and parking. The members noted comments made on the SODC website from the Highways Agency and that there has been no response from Asda. No Strong Views.

iii) P15/S3452/HH 10 Leyshon Road Wheatley OX33 1XF Part two storey/ part single storey rear extension. Two proposed roof lights to front elevation and associated internal alterations. Recommend Approval.

iv) P15/S3499/HH and P15/S3500/LB The Old Parsonage 25 High Street Wheatley OX33 1XX Proposed first floor extension above existing rear single storey with internal and externals alterations. Insertion of conservation roof light to existing rear projecting gable, conversion and alteration of garage outbuilding into ancillary office/studio accommodation. Recommend Approval.

68. PLANNING APPEAL

i) APP/Q3115/W/15/3131685 (P15/S0887/FUL) 1 Kellys Road Wheatley OX33 1NT
Demolition of existing single storey dwelling and garage. Erection of a terrace of three dwellings. Comments must be submitted to the Planning Inspectorate by 27th November.
Cllr Bell will write on behalf of the Planning Committee. The Assistant Clerk will write to the close neighbours who previously made comments on the SODC website to remind them that if they wish to submit further comments to do so by the 27th.

69. REPORT ON THE PLANNING TRAINING 3RD NOVEMBER
Cllrs Carr and Walkey reported that the training had been very informative. Copies of the presentation handout were distributed to the other members for reference.

70. PLANNING DECISIONS AND NOTIFICATIONS – NOTED

i) P15/S2877/HH 19 Old Road Wheatley OX33 1NU. Demolition of the existing Sun room with a new extension to the Kitchen and Living Room. Replacement of the dormer windows with a full width Dormer in Brick. Recommend Approval GRANTED 15.10.15

ii) P15/S2765/FUL 120 London Road Wheatley OX33 1YH. Extension of dwelling house and conversion into 3 flats; provision of bin and bike storage; realigned access and four parking spaces. No Strong Views GRANTED 12.10.15

iii) P15/S3104/HH 35 Crown Road Wheatley OX33 1UJ. Two storey rear extension to form kitchen/family room on the ground floor and bedroom with en-suite to the first floor. No strong views WITHDRAWN 22.10.15

iv) P15/S1546/FUL 1 Coopers Close Littleworth OX33 1UA Variation of condition 1 (drawing numbers) of planning permission P10/W1824/RM. Reserved Matters regarding P10/W0461/O – Layout, scale, appearance, the means of access, vehicle and cycle parking, sustainable forms of construction and the landscaping of the site. (As amended by amended plan No.15.969/01B received on 11 August 2015) Recommend Refusal WITHDRAWN 27.10.15

v) P15/S3048/HH 95 High Street Wheatley OX33 1XP. Erection of bike store and mezzanine to provide shed storage. Recommend Approval GRANTED 29.10.15

71. CORRESPONDENCE
Planning committee notification letter received from SODC Planning re land north of London Road. The committee will consider the application on 18th November.

72. DATE OF NEXT MEETING – WEDNESDAY 9TH DECEMBER 2015 – NOTED

73. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
P15/S2121/FUL Amendment No.1 Development of Land North of London Road. The Parish Council recommended approval on 2nd November 2015. Cllr Bell will attend on the 18th November on behalf of the Parish Council.
The Meeting closed 8.45 pm

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