Apologies for absence were received from Councillor O’Hara.

There was no declarations of interest.

The Head of City Development has submitted a report which details a planning application to demolish the existing garage. Erection of 1 x 3 bed dwelling house (Use Class C3). Provision of private amenity space, car parking, refuse and cycle stores. Provision of new vehicle access from Marsh Lane.

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          Material samples to be approved

4          Ground resurfacing - SUDS compliant   

5          Removal of Class A and E PD rights (extensions and garden buildings)

6          Parking laid out pre-occupation   

7          Details of bin and cycle storage

8          Existing extensions to be removed

9          Boundary treatment implemented before occupation

10        Landscaping plan to be approved and implemented

11        Energy statement to be approved

This application was WITHDRAWN because of inadequate plans.

The Head of City Development has submitted a report which details a planning application to create new landscaping to include mounds and new tree planting. Formation of new habitat area along existing brook, picnic area, fitness trail and a new pathway.

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.    Construction Traffic Management Plan       

4.    Phased contaminated land assessment      

5.    Confirmation that material is suitable for use

The Head of City Development submitted a report (previously circulated now appended) which detailed a planning application to create new landscaping to include mounds and new tree planting. Formation of new habitat area along existing brook, picnic area, fitness trail and a new pathway.

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.    Construction Traffic Management Plan       

4.    Phased contaminated land assessment      

5.    Confirmation that material is suitable for use

The Head of City Development has submitted a report which details a planning application to alter existing front elevation including insertion of new door to provide disabled WC.

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

1          Development must be begun within three years of the date of the decision           

2          The Materials used in the external elevations should match that if the existing.

The Head of City Development submitted a report (previously circulated now appended) which detailed a planning application to alter existing front elevation including insertion of new door to provide disabled WC.

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

1             Development must be begun within three years of the date of the decision           

2             The materials used in the external elevations should match that if the existing.

The Head of City Development has submitted a report which details a variation of condition 2 (developed in accordance with approved plans) of planning permission 11/00242/CT3 - Extension to existing Blackbird Leys Leisure Centre, to provide 25m swimming pool, learner and fun pools and ancillary facilities.  Alterations to existing leisure centre including new entrance, plus external works including landscaping and alterations to existing car parking to provide 121 spaces and 50 cycle spaces, to allow replacement of escape ramp with stairs, increase in floor level by 250mm and removal of an additional tree.

Officer recommendation: That the Committee APPROVE the application subject to the conditions from the original permission 11/00242/CT3:

1          Development begun within time limit      

2          Develop in accordance with approved plans    

3          Materials       

4          Landscaping Plan and Schedule            

5          Tree - Details of hard surfaces     

6          Trees - Underground Services     

7          Tree Protection Plan          

8          Arboricultural Method Statement

9          Ecological Mitigation Measures   

10        Archaeological mitigation  

11        Full Travel Plan       

12        Construction Traffic Management Plan

13        Details of parking area       

14        Details of Cycle Storage    

15        Widening of Vehicular Access     

16        Noise Limits

17        Scheme for treatment of cooking fumes

18        NRIA

19        FRA   

20        Surface Water Drainage Scheme            

21        No infiltration of surface water drains     

22        Contamination Remediation        

23        Details of Public Art            

24        Operational Management Plan    

25        Details of Sub Station

The Head of City Development submitted a report (previously circulated now appended) which detailed a variation of condition 2 (developed in accordance with approved plans) of planning permission 11/00242/CT3 - Extension to existing Blackbird Leys Leisure Centre, to provide 25m swimming pool, learner and fun pools and ancillary facilities. Alterations to existing leisure centre including new entrance, plus external works including landscaping and alterations to existing car parking to provide 121 spaces and 50 cycle spaces, to allow replacement of escape ramp with stairs, increase in floor level by 250mm and removal of an additional tree.

The Committee resolved to APPROVE the application subject to the conditions from the original permission 11/00242/CT3:

1          Development begun within time limit      

2          Develop in accordance with approved plans    

3          Materials       

4          Landscaping Plan and Schedule            

5          Tree - Details of hard surfaces     

6          Trees - Underground Services     

7          Tree Protection Plan          

8          Arboricultural Method Statement

9          Ecological Mitigation Measures   

10        Archaeological mitigation  

11        Full Travel Plan       

12        Construction Traffic Management Plan

13        Details of parking area       

14        Details of Cycle Storage    

15        Widening of Vehicular Access     

16        Noise Limits

17        Scheme for treatment of cooking fumes

18        NRIA

19        FRA   

20        Surface Water Drainage Scheme            

21        No infiltration of surface water drains     

22        Contamination Remediation        

23        Details of Public Art            

24        Operational Management Plan    

25        Details of Sub Station

The Head of City Development has submitted a report which contains an action plan flowing from the Roger Dudman Way Review. The action plan lists changes to the Council’s planning service and is relevant to both Area Committees.

Officer recommendation: That theCommittee NOTE the action plan.

The Head of City Development submitted a report (previously circulated, now appended) which contained an action plan flowing from the Roger Dudman Way Review. The action plan lists changes to the Council’s planning service and is relevant to both Area Committees.

 The Committee made the following points.

Information on Council website

·         Clearer pre-application guidance on website required for applicants and what free advice is available especially for householders.

·         Clear explanation on what is included as permitted development and what requires planning permission

Consultation methods –

·         Review how it could be expanded to notify public

·         Discuss consultation options with consultation officers beforehand

·         Link the Statement of Community Involvement with Council’s  Engagement Strategy

Governance and training –

·         Could the Planning Review Committee’s responsibilities be extended to include a strategic planning role?  They could then deal with issues such as Roger Dudman Way.

·         Running a members briefing on planning enforcement would be helpful.

The Committee resolved to NOTE the action plan.

To receive information on planning appeals received and determined during February 2014

The Committee is asked to note this information.

The Committee resolved to NOTE the report on planning appeals received and determined during February 2014

Minutes from 5 March 2014

Recommendation: That the minutes of the meeting held on 5 March 2014 be APPROVED as a true and accurate record.

The Committee resolved to APPROVE the minutes of the meeting held on 5 March 2014 as a true and accurate record.

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

13/03411/FUL: John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way Erection of roof based plant and louvred enclosure. 

13/02818/FUL: 11 Crescent Road Conversion of existing 1 x 5-bedroom house into 1 x 3-bedroom house and 1 x 2-bedroom house –(possibly to be refused under delegated powers)

14/00532/FUL: 4 Courtland Road Change of use from A1 (Shops) to A2 (Financial and Professional Services)

14/00554/FUL: 4 Courtland Road Erection of a single storey extension. Installation of a new shopfront, installation of two air con units and erection of two satellite dishes.

14/00555/ADV: 4 Courtland Road Display 1 internally illuminated fascia sign and 1 internally illuminated hanging sign.

14/00464/FUL: Land adjacent St George’s 31 Cowley Road Erection of 1 x 2-bed dwellinghouse (Use Class C3). Provision of car parking and private amenity space.

13/02629/FUL: 157 Green Ridges Erection of boundary fence and change of use of amenity land to private garden land (retrospective).

13/03221/VAR: The Bungalow, 35 Barton Road Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 13/00469/FUL to raise the roof height in order to relocate bedroom 3 into the loft space. (Amended plans)

14/00641/FUL: 6 Trafford Road Conversion of existing garage into 1 x 1-bed dwelling (Use Class C3). Erection of a single storey rear extension

13/03410/FUL: Iffley Residential and Nursing Home, Anne Greenwood Close Installation of 3 no. roof mounted ventilation ducts and cowls and 2 no. wall mounted louvres. Erection of 1.8 metre close boarded fence to form new bin storage area

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. (Deferred from EAPC meeting of 4th September 2013)

The Committee resolved to NOTE the list of forthcoming applications.

The Committee NOTES the following future meeting dates:

Thursday 10 April if necessary

Thursday 8 May and (Friday 9 May if necessary)

Wednesday 18 June and (Wednesday 25 June if necessary)

Wednesday 16 July and (Wednesday 23 July if necessary)

Wednesday 6 August and (Thursday 14 August if necessary)

The Committee noted that the next meeting would be held on Thursday 8 May 2014.