The Committee considered a report detailing an application for Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to House in Multiple Occupation (Use class C4) for 5 persons at 118 Southfield Road, Oxford, OX4 1PA.

The application had been called in by Cllr Azad, supported by Cllrs Rowley, Clarkson and Fry.

The Planning Officer presented the report and addressed the main objections raised by local residents concerning parking pressure.

On being put to the vote the Committee agreed with the officer recommendation but requested the inclusion of an additional condition relating to the introduction of a limit on the number of visitor parking permits.

The Committee resolved to approve application 16/01026/FUL at 118 Southfield Road, Oxford, OX4 1PA subject to the following conditions as amended below:

1.            Development begun within time limit.

2.            Develop in accordance with approved plans.

3.            Bin and bike stores.

4.            Condition requiring the variation of the local traffic order prior to the commencement of change of use to remove the eligibility of occupiers for more than 2 visitor’s permits per six months.