Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Benjamin.

There were no declarations of interest made.

The Head of City Development has submitted a report which details a planning application and a listed building consent to:

(i): 13/01800/FUL - Demolition and rebuilding of existing boundary walls.  Erection of 53 study bedrooms, lecture theatre, library, seminar rooms and ancillary accommodation on 4 floor plus basement.

(ii): 13/01801/LBD - Demolition and rebuilding of existing boundary walls

Officer recommendation: That the Committee APPROVE the planning application (13/01800/FUL) subject to the following conditions and legal agreement

Conditions:

1          Development begun within time limit      

2          Develop in accordance with approved plans    

3          Samples in Conservation Area    

4          SUDS drainage       

5          Contamination        

6          Arch - Implementation of programme

7          Construction Traffic Management Plan

8          Travel Plan

9          Student Accommodation - Out of Term Use      

10        Student Accommodation - Management Controls        

11        Students - No cars  

12        Cycle parking provision – St Giles           

13        NRIA Sustainability design/construction           

14       Landscape Plan

15       Landscape implementation

16        Fire Hydrants

17        Public Art

Legal Agreement:

City Council: 

•           £3,160 towards Indoor Sport 

County Council:

•           £7314.00 towards cycle safety measures within the area in accordance with the standards for this type of student accommodation.

•           £4,505 towards libraries       

•           £265 towards Museum Resource Centre           

•           £3,392 towards waste management

These requirements can be secured by Unilateral Undertaking.      

Officer recommendation: That the Committee GRANT the listed building consent (13/01801/LBD) subject to the following conditions:

Conditions:

1          Commencement of works LB/CAC consent      

2          LB consent - works as approved only     

3          7 days’ notice to LPA         

4          LB notice of completion     

5          Repair of damage after works       

6          Detailed method statement           

7          No power tools        

8          Stones replaced in existing locations     

9          Additional stones to match            

10        Sample panels stonework and pointing

11        Stone pile in garden, destination

12        Architectural recording      

13        Stone cleaning

The Head of City Development submitted a report (previously circulated now appended) which detailed a planning application and a listed building consent to:

(i): 13/01800/FUL - Demolition and rebuilding of existing boundary walls.  Erection of 53 study bedrooms, lecture theatre, library, seminar rooms and ancillary accommodation on 4 floor plus basement.

(ii): 13/01801/LBD - Demolition and rebuilding of existing boundary walls

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, the Committee noted that Clive Booth spoke against the application and Mark Jones, Neil Mcloughan and Richard Todd spoke in favour

The Committee resolved to REFUSE the planning application for the following reason:

The proposed development is for student accommodation in a sensitive historic location which, by virtue of its height, scale, massing and appearance would have an unacceptable impact on the special character and appearance of the conservation area in which it lies, the setting of St Cross College listed buildings and adjacent listed buildings. As a part of these concerns the Council considers that the proposal fails to enhance the streetscape and wider environment, as it blocks the Grade 2 listed Pusey House chapel's west window viewed from Pusey Street.

Consequently the proposal is not considered to accord with the requirements of policies in the development plan, in particular:

Oxford Local Plan 2001-2016

CP8 - Design Development to Relate to its Context

CP9 - Creating Successful New Places

HE3 - Listed Buildings and Their Setting

HE7 - Conservation Areas

Core Strategy

CS18 - Urban design, town character, historic environment

Sites and Housing Plan

HP9 - Design, Character and Context

And to refuse listed building consent for the following reason:

The works for the demolition and rebuilding of the boundary walls are associated with the proposals for the development of student accommodation on the site subject to a planning application (reference 13/01800/FUL).   This planning application has been refused and in the absence of an acceptable scheme for the development of the site the works proposed in this application, involving the demolition of the walls would cause harm to the heritage significance of the structures that is not justified by any public benefits deriving from the works.  The works therefore do not accord with policies and advice in the National Planning Policy Framework.

The Head of City Development has submitted a report which details a planning application to erect a new building of 5 floors plus basement to provide 78 student study rooms, offices, common rooms, ancillary facilities and landscaping improvements

Officer recommendation: That the Committee APPROVE the planning application subject to the following conditions and legal agreement.

Conditions

1          Development begun within time limit      

2          Develop in accordance with approved plans    

3          Samples of materials in Central Conservation Area

4          Landscaping plan   

5          Landscape completion      

6          Landscape Management Plan     

7          Tree Surgery Works            

8          Car parking details

9          Cycle and refuse storage details

10        Mud on highway     

11        Foul and surface water drainage

12        Underground services       

13        Surface water drainage     

14        Students - no cars  

15        Limitation on occupancy   

16        Energy efficiency    

17        Archaeology            

18        Outside term time    

Legal Agreement

The impact of the development on public infrastructure has already been mitigated as a result of financial contributions made to the City and County Councils at the time of granting consent for the extant scheme back in 2008.  No new financial contributions are therefore required.

The Head of City Development submitted a report (previously circulated now appended) which detailed a planning application to erect a new building of 5 floors plus basement to provide 78 student study rooms, offices, common rooms, ancillary facilities and landscaping improvements

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, the Committee noted that Nik Lyzba and Andy Matthews spoke in favour of the application and no one spoke against it.

The Committee resolved to APPROVE the planning application subject to the following conditions and legal agreement.

Conditions

1          Development begun within time limit      

2          Develop in accordance with approved plans    

3          Samples of materials in Central Conservation Area

4          Landscaping plan   

5          Landscape completion      

6          Landscape Management Plan     

7          Tree Surgery Works            

8          Car parking details

9          Cycle and refuse storage details

10        Mud on highway     

11        Foul and surface water drainage

12        Underground services       

13        Surface water drainage     

14        Students - no cars  

15        Limitation on occupancy   

16        Energy efficiency    

17        Archaeology            

18        Outside term time    

Legal Agreement

The impact of the development on public infrastructure has already been mitigated as a result of financial contributions made to the City and County Councils at the time of granting consent for the extant scheme back in 2008. No new financial contributions are therefore required.

The Head of City Development has submitted a report which details a planning application to demolish the modern extension to 333 Banbury Road and change of use of original house to form 4 x 2-bed flats, plus new 2 storey extension to form 2 x 3-bed houses.  Erection of terrace of 5 x 5-bed and 6 x 3-bed flats on 3 and 4 levels with access from Capel Close.  Provision of 33 car parking spaces, cycle parking and landscaped garden.

Officer recommendation: That the Committee REFUSE the planning application for the following reasons:

1.    The proposed scheme for the erection of 17 dwellings does not include an adequate contribution towards the provision of affordable housing in Oxford which is contrary to policy CS24 of the Core Strategy and policy HP3 of the Sites and Housing Plan.

2.    To register No. 333 Banbury Road on the Oxford Heritage Assets Register as a building of local interest.

The Head of City Development submitted a report (previously circulated now appended) which detailed a planning application to demolish the modern extension to 333 Banbury Road and change of use of original house to form 4 x 2-bed flats, plus new 2 storey extension to form 2 x 3-bed houses.  Erection of terrace of 5 x 5-bed and 6 x 3-bed flats on 3 and 4 levels with access from Capel Close.  Provision of 33 car parking spaces, cycle parking and landscaped garden.

The Planning Officer explained to the Committee the viability assessment of the site.

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

The Committee resolved to REFUSE the planning application for the following reason:

The proposed scheme for the erection of 17 dwellings does not include an adequate contribution towards the provision of affordable housing in Oxford which is contrary to policy CS24 of the Core Strategy and policy HP3 of the Sites and Housing Plan.

The Committee resolved to register No. 333 Banbury Road on the Oxford Heritage Assets Register as a building of local interest.

The Head of City Development has submitted a report which details a planning application to demolish the existing single and two-storey rear extension.  Erection of a single storey flat roof rear extension with basement level beneath, and a rear pitched-roof three storey extension, with associated landscaping.

Officer recommendation: That the Committee APPROVE the planning application subject to the following conditions

1          Development begun within time limit      

2          Develop in accordance with approved plans    

3          Materials as specified        

4          SUDs

5          No balcony   

The Head of City Development submitted a report (previously circulated now appended) which detailed a planning application to demolish the existing single and two-storey rear extension. Erection of a single storey flat roof rear extension with basement level beneath, and a rear pitched-roof three storey extension, with associated landscaping.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, the Committee noted that Phillip Watt spoke against the application and Nik Lyzba spoke in favour of it.

The Committee resolved to APPROVE the planning application subject to the following conditions:

1          Development begun within time limit      

2          Develop in accordance with approved plans    

3          Materials as specified        

4          SUDs

5          No balcony   

The Head of City Development has submitted a report which details a planning application to erect a single storey side and rear extension.

Officer recommendation: That the Committee REFUSE the application for the following reason:

As a result of its bland side wall, awkward roof form and poor articulation with the form of the existing house, the proposed extension would detract from the appearance of the prominent corner plot and consequently the streetscene contrary to the requirements of policies CP1 and CP8 of the Oxford Local Plan 2001-2016, policy CS18 of the Oxford Core Strategy 2026 as well as policy HP9 of the Sites and Housing Plan 2011-2026.

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

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

The Committee resolved to REFUSE the application for the following reason:

As a result of its bland side wall, awkward roof form and poor articulation with the form of the existing house, the proposed extension would detract from the appearance of the prominent corner plot and consequently the streetscene contrary to the requirements of policies CP1 and CP8 of the Oxford Local Plan 2001-2016, policy CS18 of the Oxford Core Strategy 2026 as well as policy HP9 of the Sites and Housing Plan 2011-2026.

To receive information on planning appeals received and determined during August 2013.

The Committee is asked to note this information.

The Committee resolved to NOTE the report on planning appeals received and determined during August 2013

Minutes from 10 September 2013

Recommendation: That the minutes of the meeting held on 10 September 2013 be APPROVED as a true and accurate record.

The Committee resolved to APPROVE the minutes of the meeting held on 10 September 2013 as a true and accurate record.

The following items are listed for information. They are not for discussion at this meeting.

•      St. Edward’s School, Woodstock Road: 13/01645/FUL: Music room.

•      6 & 8 Park Town: 13/02089/FUL & 13/02090/LBD: Change of use to single house.

•      Part Former Travis Perkins Site, Collins Street: 13/01215/FUL: Student accommodation.

•      Former Wolvercote Paper Mill: 13/01861/OUT: Residential.

•      Avis Site, Abbey Street: 13/01376/FUL: Residential.

•      Adjacent to Thames Wharf, Roger Dudman Way: Student accommodation.

•      New Road / Tidmarsh Lane: 13/00843/FUL & 13/00844/CAC: Science Innovation Centre.

•      9 Green Street 13/02303/FUL

•      Former Ruskin College, Walton Street: 13/00832/FUL &  13/01075/LBD: Educational and student accommodation

•      Lamarsh Road: 13/01647/VAR: Variation to residential development.

The Committee NOTES the following future meeting dates:

Thursday 10 October 2013 if needed

Tuesday 12 November 2013 (and Thursday 14 November if necessary)

Tuesday 10 December 2013 (and Thursday 12 December if necessary)

The Committee NOTED the next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 12 November 2013.