Apologies were received from Councillor David Rundle (Councillor John Goddard attended as a substitute), Councillor Mary Clarkson (Councillor Laurence Baxter attended as a substitute) and Councillor Sam Hollick (Councillor David Williams attended as a substitute).

Councillors serving on the Committee are asked to declare any personal or prejudicial interests they may have in any of the following items.

Councillor Sinclair declared that because of her previous involvement she would take no part in the discussion or voting on item 7 (26-28 Quarry High Street, Oxford 12/01340/FUL). (minute 36 refers)  and would exclude herself from the meeting whilst this item was being discussed.

Councillor Baxter declared he had been involved in the appeal for a previous application for item 7 (26-28 Quarry High Street, Oxford 12/01340/FUL). (minute 36 refers) but was keeping an open mind regarding the new application.

The Head of City Development has submitted a report which details a planning application for temporary change of use of existing car park to 76 space public car park (including 4 disabled spaces). Provision of motor cycle parking, pay machines, lighting column and footway

Officer recommendation: Approve the application subject to the conditions listed in the report.

The Head of City Development submitted a report (previously circulated, now appended) which detailed a planning application for a temporary 76 space public car park with the provision of motor cycle parking, pay machines, lighting column and footway.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, the Committee noted Tony Joyce and Clinton Pugh spoke against the application and no one spoke for the application.

The Committee considered all submissions both written and oral and resolved to support the proposals in principle subject to the eight conditions as detailed in the Planning Officer’s report and the following two additional conditions:

• A secured free bus service to and from St Clements Road
• Landscaping- measures to improve visibility of the site from Marston Road

The Committee agreed to refer the planning application to officers to approve under delegated powers in the event that conservation area consent and planning permission are granted, relating to a development of student accommodation and remodelled public car park at St Clement’s car park.  In the event that the St Clements applications 12/01369/FUL & 12/01370/CAC are unsuccessful then the current application would be withdrawn.  

The Head of City Development has submitted a report which details a planning application for the demolition of existing storage building.  Erection of 2 storey building comprising 3 flats (3x1bed) with ancillary amenity space (amended plans)

Officer recommendation: Approve subject to the conditions listed in the report.

The Head of City Development submitted a report (previously circulated, now appended) which detailed a planning application for the demolition of existing storage building and the erection of a 2 storey building comprising of 3 flats (3x1 bed) with ancillary amenity space.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, the Committee noted Jake Collinge (agent) spoke in favour of the application and no one spoke against the application.

The Committee considered all submissions both written and oral and agreed to grant planning permission (with the rear space subdivided as the applicant originally suggested) and subject to the ten conditions (excluding condition 4) as detailed in the Planning Officer’s report and the following two conditions:

• Garden Maintenance
• Changing the bedroom window

The Head of City Development has submitted a report which details a planning application for a single storey rear extension

Officer recommendation: Approve subject to the conditions listed in the report.

The Head of City Development submitted a report (previously circulated, now appended) which detailed a planning application for a single storey rear extension.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, the Committee noted Mr Rhys (agent) spoke in favour of the application and no one spoke against the application.

The Committee considered all submissions both written and oral and agreed to grant planning permission subject to the three conditions as detailed in the Planning Officer’s report.

The Head of City Development has submitted a report which details a planning application for the demolition of a public house, and erection of 3 x 4-bedroom dwellings with undercroft with bin stores, cycle parking, car parking and private amenity space.

Officer recommendation: Approve subject to the conditions listed in report.

The Head of City Development submitted a report (previously circulated, now appended) which detailed a planning application to demolish a public house and erect 3x4 bedroom dwellings with undercroft with bin stores, cycle parking and private amenity space.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, the Committee noted Habib Khushi spoke in favour of the application and no one spoke against the application.

The Committee considered all submissions both written and oral and agreed to grant planning permission subject to the 17 conditions as detailed in the Planning Officer’s report.

The Head of City Development has submitted a report which details a planning application for the erection of a reconstructed stone wall to create new access and construction of 2 detached houses (2x3 beds).  Erection of garage for 32 Quarry High Street.  Erection of 2 storey rear extension for 28 Quarry High Street. Demolition of outbuildings and part stone wall

Officer recommendation: Approve application subject to conditions listed in the report.

Councillor Sinclair left the room for the discussion of this item as referred to minute 31.

The Head of City Development submitted a report (previously circulated, now appended) which detailed a planning application for the erection of a new stone wall and construction of 2 detached houses (2x3 bedrooms), erection of a garage and a 2 storey rear extension for 28 Quarry High Street.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, the Committee noted that Malcolm Griffiths spoke in favour of the application and no one spoke against the application.

The Committee considered all submissions both written and oral and agreed to grant planning permission subject to the 21 conditions as detailed in the Planning Officer’s report.

The Head of City Development has submitted a report to inform the committee of the completion of public consultation on the Headington Hill Conservation Area Appraisal and to request endorsement of the amended appraisal.

Officer’s recommendation: The Committee is recommended to endorse the study, support the principles it promotes and use it as a material consideration to inform the decisions that it makes about changes in the Headington Hill Conservation Area.

The Head of City Development submitted a report (previously circulated, now appended) which requested committee endorsement of the amended Headington Hill Conservation Area Appraisal.

The Conservation Officer presented the report and explained the year long conservation appraisal and consultation process to the Committee. The public and residential groups had been involved in the initial data collecting phase for the draft report followed by a 4 week consultation period which had ended 24 July 2012.  From the consultation 42 comments had been received, many of which had been incorporated into the draft appraisal.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, the Committee noted Philip Waddy who spoke against the consultation process. He felt that the institutions within the conservation area had not been adequately consulted in the drafting of the appraisal.

The Chair offered to organise a meeting between representatives of the institutions, local resident associations, Headington Hill and Northway ward Councillors and officers to further discuss the proposed appraisal.

The Committee agreed to endorse the Headington Hill Conservation Area Appraisal subject to the Chair convening a meeting between all interested stakeholders to further discuss the proposed appraisal.

To receive information on planning appeals received and determined during May and June 2012

The Committee is asked to note this information.

The Committee noted the Planning Appeals for May and June 2012.

These items are for information only and are not for discussion or determination at this meeting:

12/01116/CT3 – Site of 1-30 Bradlands, Mill Lane -  Demolition of existing buildings. Erection of 3 storey sheltered accommodation comprising 49 flats with ancillary communal space and facilities

12/01605/CT3 – The Stables, North Place - Conversion of Bury Knowle Stables and Barn to 3 x 2-bed dwellings.  Provision of car parking, bin and cycle storage.

12/01606/CAC – The Stables, North Place - Conservation Area Consent for demolition of outbuilding and lean-to.

12/01563/FUL – 8 Jersey Road - Erection of two storey side and rear extensions and single storey rear extension. Conversion of building to provide 3 x 2 bedroom flats and 1 x 1 bedroom flat. Provision of car parking, bin stores and communal open space. (part retrospective).

12/01608/VAR – 77 & &&A Sandfield Road - Application to remove conditions 7, 11, 15, 18 and 19 from planning permission 12/00077/FUL

12/01716/CT3 – Headington Community Centre, 39 Gladstone Road – Creation of disabled access

12/01779/FUL – John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way - Erection of single storey extension to main hospital entrance to provide new reception area and support facilities plus 4 ancillary retail units, cafe, reconfigured vehicular and parking arrangements.

12/01832/RES - Depot adjacent 70 New High Street  - Application for approval of reserved matters (access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) for outline application 11/00774/CT3 for the erection of 2 x 2 bedroom flats

12/01727/FUL - 57 Wilkins Road - Erection of detached single storey garden building to rear.

12/01643/FUL – 1 Elsfield Road - Proposed removal of existing porch and erection of single storey extension with a dormer window.

12/01853/FUL – 71 Hill Top Road - Demolition of existing dwelling house. Erection of 3 storey terrace (including basement) building to provide 2x4 bed semi-detached dwelling houses with car parking, bin and cycle stores.

12/01622/FUL - 13 Fair View - Change of use of family dwelling (class C3) to HMO (C4).

12/01734/FUL – 7 Moody Road - Change of use of single family dwelling (use class C3) to dwelling used as House in Multiple Occupation (use class C4).

11/03107/FUL – Hawkwell House Hotel, Church Way - Refurbishment of hotel by: (i) conversion of conference room to additional 11 bedrooms; (ii) extension to dining room by infilling courtyard and fitting new glazed roof; (iii) re-laying and extending service road and parking area; (iv) excavation and construction of gabion cage, retaining structure and walkways; and (v) fitting of patio doors and external screens.

12/00815/FUL - 33 Dene Road - Erection of single storey 1 bedroom dwelling and 1 x car parking space accessed from Town Furze (retrospective) (amendment to 07/02540/FUL)

12/01106/FUL – Cotuit Hall, Pullens Lane - Erection of 3 new buildings on 3 floors plus basement to provide teaching, residential and ancillary accommodation, together with underground common room to frontage. Refurbishment of existing Marcus and Brewer buildings, including alteration to existing elevations. Provision of new pedestrian footpath from Pullens Lane.

12/01107/CAC  ...  view the full agenda text for item 39.

The Committee noted the list of forthcoming planning applications.

Minutes of the meeting held on 3^rd July 2012.

The Committee noted the Minutes of  3 July 2012

Tuesday 4^th September 2012 (and Thursday 6^th September if necessary)

Tuesday 9^th October 2012 (and Thursday 11^th October if necessary)

Tuesday 6^th November 2012 (and Thursday 8^th November if necessary)

Tuesday 4^th December 2012 (and Thursday 6^th December if necessary)

Tuesday 8^th January 2013 (and Thursday 10^th January if necessary)

Tuesday 5^th February 2013 (and Tuesday 12^th February if necessary)

Tuesday 5^th March 2013 (and Thursday 7^th March if necessary)

Tuesday 16^th April 2013 (and Tuesday 23^rd April if necessary)

Tuesday 7^th May 2013 (and Thursday 9^th May if necessary)

The Committee noted that the next meeting would be on Thursday, 6 September 2012.