The Head of City Development has submitted a report which details a planning application to demolish a two-storey side extension. Erection of two-storey side and rear extensions and extension to front at ground floor and lower ground 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 of materials to be approved

4          Archaeology - Implementation of programme

The Head of City Development has submitted a report which details two planning applications:

i): 12/03265/CAC: Conservation Area Consent for demolition of 2 storey hipped roof side extension and detached pitched roof double garage.

(ii): 12/03264/FUL: Demolition of 2 storey hipped roof side extension and detached pitched roof double garage. Erection of two storey side and rear and single storey front extension at lower-ground and ground floor levels with integral garage. Erection of low level stone wall, piers and sliding gates to front garden / driveway.

Officer recommendation: That the Committee APPROVE conservation area consent 12/03265/CAC subject to the following condition:

1          Commencement of works LB/CAC consent

Officer recommendation: That the Committee APPROVE the application 12/03264/FUL subject to the following conditions:

1          Development begun within time limit         

2          Deemed in accordance with approved plans       

3          Samples in Conservation Area - Walton Manor,

4          Further details – railings, wall, gates and piers      

5          Archaeology - Implementation of programme      

6          Ground resurfacing - SUDS compliant      

7          Landscape plan required

8          Landscape carry out after completion

The Head of City Development submitted a report (previously circulated now appended) concerning the following planning application:-

(i): 12/03265/CAC: Conservation Area Consent for demolition of 2 storey hipped roof side extension and detached pitched roof double garage.

(ii): 12/03264/FUL: Demolition of 2 storey hipped roof side extension and detached pitched roof double garage. Erection of two storey side and rear and single storey front extension at lower-ground and ground floor levels with integral garage. Erection of low level stone wall, piers and sliding gates to front garden / driveway.

Nick Worlledge presented the application to the Committee.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, Phyllis Ferguson spoke against the application and spoke in favour of it. Neil Perry (on behalf of the Applicant) spoke in favour.

Having taken all submissions into account, both written and oral, the Committee resolved to REFUSE application 12/03265/FUL on the following grounds:-

(1)   The extension to the property would overwhelm the existing building and the neighbouring properties and harm the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and harm the amenity of the neighbouring properties contrary to the Oxford Local Plan 2001-2016 policies HE7 (Conservation area), CP1 (Development proposals) and CP8 (Design development to relate to its context); also policy CS18 (Urban design, town character and the historic environment) of the Core Strategy.

(2)   The impact of the proposed wall and gate at the end of the road adds to the overbearing nature of the proposed development and is damaging to the streetscape;

(3)   The existing driveway provides an important gap in the street frontage and the loss of it would be harmful to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area contrary to the Oxford Local Plan 2001-2016 policies HE7 (Conservation area),

The Committee resolved to APPROVE application 12/03265/CAC (Conservation Area consent for demolition).