Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Benjamin (substitute Councillor Williams), Councillor Cook (substitute Councillor Kennedy), Councillor Gotch (substitute Councillor Goddard), Cllr Clack and Cllr Jones.

There were no declarations of interest.

The Head of City Development has submitted a report which details a planning application to erect a two storey pavilion to provide additional changing facilities and a multi-function room incorporating a balcony with terraced area at first floor level.

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          Archaeology – evaluation - prehistoric and Anglo-Saxon.

The Head of City Development submitted a report (previously circulated now appended) which detailed a planning application to erect a two storey pavilion to provide additional changing facilities and a multi-function room incorporating a balcony with terraced area at first floor level.

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          Archaeology – evaluation - prehistoric and Anglo-Saxon.

The Head of City Development has submitted a report which details a planning application to erect a two storey building to provide 1 x 3-bed dwelling and 2 x 2-bed flats. Provision of car parking, bin and cycle storage and private amenity space.

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          Remove Permitted Development

4          Materials       

5          Landscape plan required  

6          Landscape carried out after completion

7          Boundaries  

8          Visibility splay          

9          Cycles           

10        Refuse storage        

11        Sustainability           

12        Parking area

13        Additional windows

14        Obscure glazing

The Head of City Development submitted a report (previously circulated now appended) which detailed a planning application to erect a two storey building to provide 1 x 3-bed dwelling and 2 x 2-bed flats. Provision of car parking, bin and cycle storage and private amenity space.

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          Remove Permitted Development

4          Materials       

5          Landscape plan required  

6          Landscape carried out after completion

7          Boundaries  

8          Visibility splay          

9          Cycles           

10        Refuse storage        

11        Sustainability           

12        Parking area

13        Additional windows

14        Obscure glazing

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

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          Samples in Conservation Area    

4          Construction Traffic Management Plan

5          No weekend working/construction          

6          Arch - Implementation of programme - Prehistoric and Roman remains,

7          Ground resurfacing - SUDS compliant   

8          Landscape plan required  

9          Landscape carried out after completion

10        Tree Protection Plan (TPP) 1        

11        Arboricultural Method Statement (AMS) 1          

12        Flat not to be used as separate unit

The Head of City Development submitted a report (previously circulated now appended) which detailed a planning application to erect a single storey side extension and extensions at basement level.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, the Committee noted that Sos Eltis and Mark Haddon (on behalf of neighbours) spoke against the application and Craig Buskinshaw (applicant), James Roach (architect) and Henry Venners (agent) spoke in favour of it.

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

The proposal does not accord with policy HE7 of the Oxford Local Plan 2001-2016, as the ‘saw tooth’ side extension’s roof line and materials do not bear any relationship to the architectural style of the surrounding area - whilst the loss of the trees on the site would have a detrimental effect on the whole area. With these considerations in mind, the proposal does not preserve or enhance the special character or appearance of the North Oxford Conservation Area.

The form, layout and density of the scheme are over bearing and do not respond appropriately to the local townscape. The proposal therefore does not meet the requirements set  by policies CP1, CS18 or HP9 of the Oxford Local Plan 2001-2016, Core Strategy and Sites and Housing Plan respectively.

The Head of City Development has submitted a report on the Planning Services Improvement Plan which flows from the Roger Dudman Way Review.

Officer recommendation: That the Committee NOTE the report

The Head of City Development submitted a report (previously circulated now appended) on the Planning Services Improvement Plan which flowed from the Roger Dudman Way Review.

At the Council meeting on 3 February 2014, a question presented to Council by a member of the public was referred to the West Area Planning Committee for consideration. The questions asked that Council review the methods it uses to consult the public on planning applications.  Officers felt it was appropriate that this question be added as an action in the planning services improvement plan.

The Committee resolved to NOTE the report and requested that a standing report on progress made on the action plan (including the additional action) be reported to both Area Committees every 3 month.

To receive information on planning appeals received and determined during January 2014.

The Committee is asked to note this information.

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

Minutes from 11 February 2014

Recommendation: That the minutes of the meeting held on 11 February 2014 be APPROVED as a true and accurate record.

The Committee resolved to APPROVE the minutes of the meeting held on 11 February 2013 as a true and accurate record.

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

1.         Elsfield Way: 13/03454/CT3: Residential.

2.         30 Plantation Road: 13/03460/FUL: Extensions

3.         Whitehouse Road: 13/01344/VAR: Variation of hours to pavilion

4.         Collins Street: 14/00163: Variation to use of student accommodation

5.         Former Filling Station, Abingdon Road: 9 flats

The Committee NOTES the following future meeting dates:

Tuesday 8 April and (Thursday 10 April if necessary)

Wednesday 7 May and (Friday 9 May if necessary)

Tuesday 24 June and (Wednesday 25 June if necessary)

Tuesday 22 July and (Wednesday 23 July if necessary)

Tuesday12 August and (Thursday 14 August if necessary)

The Committee noted that the next meeting would be held on Tuesday 8 April 2014.