Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Rundle (substitute Councillor Wilkinson)

There were no declarations of interest made.

The Head of City Development has submitted a report which details an outline application (seeking access, appearance, layout and scale) for residential development consisting of 6 x 1-bed, 15 x 2-bed, 15 x 3-bed and 4 x 4-bed residential units, together with 55 car parking spaces, access road and informal recreation area.

Officer recommendation: That the Committee REFUSE the planning application because:

 1         The residential element of this proposal is contrary to Policy CS2 of the Core Strategy in that it is a green field site which is not allocated for development nor is it needed to meet the NPPF 5 or 10 year housing land availability requirements.  It is not essential that the proposed housing development should take place on this particular site which it is preferable to retain as open space for the well-being of the community it serves. There are no other balancing reasons or mitigating circumstances why housing should be allowed on this site.

 2         The application site has been in use for formal and informal sport and recreation until recently. Although the site is now fenced off, it has not been clearly shown that the site is surplus to requirements for sport or recreation. The site retains the potential to provide for types of open air sport and recreation for which there is a need in the City. The proposed replacement recreation facilities and financial contribution are not equal to, or better than, retaining the potential of the site to provide for open air sport and recreation. For these reasons the proposal does not accord with the NPPF, Policy CS21 of the Core Strategy, or Policy SR2 of the Oxford Local Plan.

The Head of City Development submitted a report (previously circulated now appended) which detailed a planning application which details an outline application (seeking access, appearance, layout and scale) for residential development consisting of 6 x 1-bed, 15 x 2-bed, 15 x 3-bed and 4 x 4-bed residential units, together with 70 car parking spaces, access road and informal recreation area.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, the Committee noted that Cllr Malik and Judith Harley spoke against the application and Nik Lyzba spoke in favour of it.

The Committee resolved to REFUSE the planning application because:

1          The residential element of this proposal is contrary to Policy CS2 of the Core Strategy in that it is a green field site which is not allocated for development nor is it needed to meet the NPPF 5 or 10 year housing land availability requirements. It is not essential that the proposed housing development should take place on this particular site which it is preferable to retain as open space for the well-being of the community it serves. There are no other balancing reasons or mitigating circumstances why housing should be allowed on this site.

2          The application site has been in use for formal and informal sport and recreation until recently. Although the site is now fenced off, it has not been clearly shown that the site is surplus to requirements for sport or recreation. The site retains the potential to provide for types of open air sport and recreation for which there is a need in the City. The proposed replacement recreation facilities and financial contribution are not equal to, or better than, retaining the potential of the site to provide for open air sport and recreation. For these reasons the proposal does not accord with the NPPF, Policy CS21 of the Core Strategy, or Policy SR2 of the Oxford Local Plan.

The Head of City Development has submitted a report which details an outline application (fixing access) for up to 140 residential units together with 258 car parking spaces, 356 cycle parking spaces, landscaping and open space.

Officer recommendation: That the Committee GRANT outline planning permission, subject to the satisfactory completion of an accompanying legal agreement and to delegate to the Head of City Development the issuing of the Notice of Permission upon its completion. Subject to the following conditions and legal agreement:

Conditions

1          Reserved Matters within time limit           

2          Commencement 5/2 years detailed approval    

4          Approved Plans and Documents

5          Reserved Matters Applications     

6          Scheme of enabling infrastructure works          

7          Phasing of development   

8          Materials       

9          Landscaping and Public Realm Plan     

10        Landscape Implementation          

11        Tree Protection Plan          

12        Landscape Management Plan     

13        The provision of rail crossing area          

14        Lifetime Homes Standards            

15        Car Parking Standards      

16        Cycle Parking Standards  

17        Sustainability and Energy Strategy         

18        Site Wide Surface Water Drainage         

19        Foul Water Drainage Scheme      

20        Archaeology - Preservation of Banjo enclosure

21        Biodiversity enhancements - Habitat creation / Grassland mitigation           

22        Ground Contamination and Remediation          

23        Details of all external lighting       

24        Noise attenuation   

25        Protection of the SSSI and SLINC through construction phase        

26        Secure by Design Principles        

27        Construction Environment Management Plan

28        Highways: Travel Plan       

29        Details of access roads      

30        Removal of PD Rights       

31        Public Art

Legal Agreement:

A legal agreement will be required with the outline planning permission to secure the following:

Affordable housing

·         A minimum of 0.5 hectares (or approximately 25 dwellings) should be developed for key worker housing which could be provided as market housing or affordable housing. If the key worker housing is provided as affordable housing, as defined in the glossary, it will contribute towards the general provision of 50% affordable housing on the site.

·         A minimum of 50% affordable units (80% social rent / 20% intermediate housing) as defined by the Sites and Housing Plan and AHPOSPD

·         The mix of dwelling sizes within those tenures to be Social Rent – 1 bed (0-10%), 2 bed (15-25%), 3 Bed (35-45%), 4 bed (10-20%) and Intermediate Housing -  1 bed (0-10%), 2 bed (15-15%), 3 Bed (0-10%), 4 bed (0%) in accordance with the Sites and Housing Plan and AHPOSPD

·         The minimum floor space for the on-site affordable homes within the proposed development to accord with the Sites and Housing Plan and the AHPOSPD

·         The phasing and distribution of the affordable housing

·         The arrangements for the transfer of the affordable housing to an affordable housing provider [or the management of the affordable housing (if no RSL involved)

Highway Mitigation Measures

·         The development is not commenced until the S278 agreement for highway works has been secured

The Head of City Development submitted a report (previously circulated now appended) which detailed an outline application (fixing access) for up to 140 residential units together with 258 car parking spaces, 356 cycle parking spaces, landscaping and open space.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, the Committee noted that Nicky Brock spoke in favour of the application.

The Committee resolved to GRANT outline planning permission, subject to the satisfactory completion of an accompanying legal agreement and to delegate to the Head of City Development the issuing of the Notice of Permission upon its completion. Subject to the following conditions, legal agreement and informatives:

Conditions

1          Reserved Matters within time limit           

2          Commencement 5/2 years detailed approval    

4          Approved Plans and Documents

5          Reserved Matters Applications     

6          Scheme of enabling infrastructure works          

7          Phasing of development   

8          Materials       

9          Landscaping and Public Realm Plan     

10        Landscape Implementation          

11        Tree Protection Plan          

12        Landscape Management Plan     

13        The provision of rail crossing area          

14        Lifetime Homes Standards            

15        Car Parking Standards      

16        Cycle Parking Standards  

17        Sustainability and Energy Strategy         

18        Site Wide Surface Water Drainage         

19        Foul Water Drainage Scheme      

20        Archaeology - Preservation of Banjo enclosure

21        Biodiversity enhancements - Habitat creation / Grassland mitigation           

22        Ground Contamination and Remediation          

23        Details of all external lighting       

24        Noise attenuation   

25        Protection of the SSSI and SLINC through construction phase        

26        Secure by Design Principles        

27        Construction Environment Management Plan

28        Highways: Travel Plan       

29        Details of access roads      

30        Removal of PD Rights       

31        Public Art

Legal Agreement:

A legal agreement will be required with the outline planning permission to secure the following:

Affordable housing

·         A minimum of 0.5 hectares (or approximately 25 dwellings) should be developed for key worker housing which could be provided as market housing or affordable housing. If the key worker housing is provided as affordable housing, as defined in the glossary, it will contribute towards the general provision of 50% affordable housing on the site.

·         A minimum of 50% affordable units (80% social rent / 20% intermediate housing) as defined by the Sites and Housing Plan and AHPOSPD

·         The mix of dwelling sizes within those tenures to be Social Rent – 1 bed (0-10%), 2 bed (15-25%), 3 Bed (35-45%), 4 bed (10-20%) and Intermediate Housing - 1 bed (0-10%), 2 bed (15-15%), 3 Bed (0-10%), 4 bed (0%) in accordance with the Sites and Housing Plan and AHPOSPD

·         The minimum floor space for the on-site affordable homes within the proposed development to accord with the Sites and Housing Plan and the AHPOSPD

·         The phasing and distribution of the affordable housing

·         The arrangements for the transfer of the affordable housing to an affordable housing provider [or the management of the affordable housing (if no RSL involved)

Highway Mitigation Measures

·         The development is not commenced until the S278 agreement for highway works has been secured

Informatives:

1.    That the developer continues discussions with the hospital trust to secure a pedestrian and cycle  ...  view the full minutes text for item 104.

The Head of City Development has submitted a report which details a planning application to vary condition 3 (non-residential education only) of planning permission 11/01906/FUL (Change of use from office (Class A2) to non-residential institution) to allow all D1 uses.

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

1          Development begun within time limit

The Head of City Development submitted a report (previously circulated now appended) which detailed an application to vary condition 3 (non-residential education only) of planning permission 11/01906/FUL (Change of use from office (Class A2) to non-residential institution) to allow all D1 uses.

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

1          Development begun within time limit

To receive information on planning appeals received and determined during October 2013

The Committee is asked to note this information.

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

Minutes from 24 September and 6 November 2013

Recommendation: That the minutes of the meeting held on 24 September 2013 be APPROVED as a true and accurate record.

Recommendation: That the minutes of the meeting held on 6 November 2013 be APPROVED as a true and accurate record.

The Committee resolved to APPROVE the minutes of the meeting held on 24 September as a true and accurate record.

The Committee resolved to APPROVE the minutes of the meeting held on 6 November 2013 as a true and accurate record.

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

13/02607/FUL- BMW UK Manufacturing Ltd, Garsington Road - To construct in two phases a single storey Test Track weather resistant enclosure adjacent the existing railway lines.

13/02697/FUL - Headington School, Headington Road - Removal of existing portacabin and temporary buildings.  Extension to existing sports hall to provide dance studio and fitness suite.  Provision of replacement car parking and external works.       

13/00302/FUL – Oxford Stadium, Sandy Lane - Demolition of existing structures. Erection of 220 x residential units (37 x 1 bed flats, 43 x 2 bed flats, 24 x 2 bed houses, 90 x 3 bed houses, 26 x 4 bed houses) (use class C3 - single family dwellings), new site accesses, parking, landscaping, public open space and ancillary works.

13/01553/CT3 - Eastern House, Eastern Avenue - Demolition of Eastern House and erection of 7 x 3-bed and 2 x 2-bed dwellings (use class C3).  Provision of associated car parking, landscaping, private amenity space and bin and cycle stores.

13/01555/CT3 - Land East Of Warren Crescent - Erection of 10 x 3-bed dwellings (use class C3) together with associated car parking, cycle and bin storage.  Diversion of public footpath.

13/02410/FUL – 7 Sheepway Court - Demolition of part of existing rear boundary wall and installation of gate to create new vehicular access from Tree Lane and associated landscaping.

13/02946/CT3 – 9 Knights Road - Change of use from tattoo parlour (Sui Generis) to Use Class A1 (retail).

13/02630/FUL – land rear of 2 – 14 Jack Straw’s Lane - Erection of 2 x detached, two-storey, 5-bed dwellinghouses (Use Class C3).  Provision of car parking, access and private amenity space.  (Call-in withdrawn?)

13/02762/FUL – The Chequers PH, Beaumont Road - Demolition of existing flat roofed porch and erection of new pitched roof porch.  Erection of raised decking area over beer garden at rear of public house with provision of new access to restaurant.  (Call-in withdrawn?)

The Committee resolved to NOTE the list of forthcoming applications.

The Committee NOTES the following future meeting dates:

Thursday 12 December (if necessary)

Wednesday 8 January and (Thursday 9 January if necessary)

Wednesday 5 February and (Thursday 13 February if necessary)

Wednesday 5 March and (Thursday 13 March if necessary)

Wednesday 2 April and (Thursday 10 April if necessary)

The Committee noted the next meeting would be held on 8 January 2014.