Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Clack (substitute Councillor Henwood), Councillor Hollingsworth (substitute Councillor Pressel), Councillor Tanner (substitute Councillor Coulter) and Councillor Benjamin.

No declarations of interest were received.

This application will be debated at the same time as application 14/01442/LBD.

Site address: Land At Jericho Canal Side

Proposal:

Demolition of various structures on an application site including former garages and workshops. Erection of 23 residential units (consisting of 13 x 3 bed and 1 x 4 bed house, plus 5 x 1 bed and 4 x 2 bed flats), together with new community centre, restaurant, boatyard, public square, winding hole and public bridge across the Oxford Canal. Demolition of existing rear extension and erection of two storey extension to Vicarage at 15 St. Barnabas Street and ramped access to church entrance. (Amended plans, Amended description)

Officer recommendations: That the Committee

1.    NOTE the additional information in the addendum report

2.    SUPPORT the proposal in principle subject to and including the conditions listed below, and subject to the Environment Agency removing their objection, and authorise Officers to issue the decision notice on completion of an accompanying legal agreement.

If a legal agreement is not completed and/ or the Environment Agency objection is not overcome through the revised FRA, then committee is recommended to authorise Officers to refuse the planning application.

Conditions

1.    Time – outline / reserved matters.

2.    Plans – in accordance with approved plans.

3.    Materials – samples agree prior to construction.

4.    Contamination, phased risk assessment – prior to construction.

5.    Strategy for control of dust and dirt from demolition and construction; prior to demolition.

6.    Drainage Strategy & SUDS Strategy– Implement in accordance with DS & SUDS S. Further SUDs details required.

7.    Biodiversity - 6 integrated bat roosting devices.

8.    Biodiversity - A lighting scheme designed to minimise disturbance to foraging bats.

9.    Biodiversity - Vegetation clearance will only take place outside of the bird nesting season or following an inspection from a suitably qualified ecologist and under guidance arising from that inspection.

10. Archaeology – Watching Brief - Prior to demolition/ Construction.

11. Public open Space; no parking; access only except in exceptional circumstances (e.g. deliveries, emergency services/ in conjunction with events).

12. Public Open Space; details of hard surfacing/ bollards/ street furniture.

13. Public Open Space –Use and management Strategy – prior to completion.

14. Parking -Residents exclude from CPZ.

15. Parking layout in accordance with plan; for Church and disabled use only.

16. Deliveries Strategy for Community Centre/ Nursery/ Boatyard and Restaurant.

17. Construction Traffic Management Plan – details prior to construction.

18. Restaurant – Restrict opening hours: 09:00hrs to 22:30hrs Mon-Fri; 09:00hrs  to 23:00hrs Saturday only; 09.00hrs  to 22:00hrs Sundays.

19. Cycle & bin storage – further details.

20. Windows – obscure glazing, as on approved plans; at all times.

21. PD rights removed – houses.

22. NRIA – build in accordance with; provide  further details of PV’s (size, location), CHP prior to that phase of construction of development.

23. Details of boundary treatment prior to occupation inc. pre-school railings.

24.Vicarage – construct rear extension prior to restaurant/flats.

25.Vicarage – rear extension: first floor bathroom window obscure glazed, revised details of  ...  view the full agenda text for item 108.

The Head of City Development submitted a report (previously circulated now appended) which detailed an application to demolish various structures including former garages and workshops. Erection of 23 residential units (consisting of 13 x 3 bed and 1 x 4 bed house, plus 5 x 1 bed and 4 x 2 bed flats), together with new community centre, restaurant, boatyard, public square, winding hole and public bridge across the Oxford Canal. Demolition of existing rear extension and erection of two storey extension to Vicarage at 15 St. Barnabas Street and ramped access to church entrance.

The Planning Officer presented the report, she outlined the four further letters of representation received.

·         Correspondence from the Jericho Wharf trust (JWT) who were seeking deferral until all the elements of the s106 agreement had been clarified;

·         Agreement from the Canal and River Trust (CRT), as land owners, for the site of the proposed bridge.

·         A letter from Price Waterhouse Copper on behalf of Spring Residential (in administration) in support of the proposal and

·         A letter from St Barnabas PCC who confirmed their enthusiasm for the proposal and if their concerns regarding the bridge were allayed then they would support the proposal; they noted the officers’ report regarding the level of affordable housing.

Dr Phyllis Starkey (Chair, Jericho Wharf Trust),  Charlotte Christie (Chair, Jericho Community Association), Bruce Heagerty (Director, Jericho Community Boatyard),  Henry Gibbon (St Barnabas Parochial Church Council), Adrian Arbib, Rukhsana Ali Moughal and Edward Surridge spoke against the application.

Johnny Sandelson (the applicant) spoke in favour of the application. The applicant had offered a unilateral contribution of £150,000 towards the fund raising to assist with the construction of the new community centre. The email confirming this contribution will be added to the planning portal on the council’s website.

In answer to a Member question, Allison Blakeway (Evolution PDR Ltd) spoke on the viability issues of the site. No direct comparisons could be made as the canal site is quite unique however comparing a ‘similar’ residential development she had concluded that an indicative price would be between £430- 860 per sqft.

In answer to a Member question, Mr Sandelson confirmed his commitment to building the entirety of the boatyard and the chandlery building.

Officers were asked to negotiate with the applicant to seek a reduction in the height of the chandlery to mitigate the impact of excessive overshadowing and overbearing to the gardens of 7 and 9 Coombe Road; and to arrange a meeting between St Barnabas Parochial Church Council and the Canal and River Trust to discuss the bridge location.

The Committee requested a further report to agree the full completed legal agreement to include the following matters as changes to the draft terms of the s106 agreement:

Legal Agreement: Indicative S106 Heads of Terms:

City:

1.    Affordable Housing: 40% all social rent (9 flats);

2.    Bridge & maintenance: Exact figures to be confirmed.  Bridge fully automated with a call out mechanism in the event of mechanical failure, in conjunction with CRT  ...  view the full minutes text for item 108.

This application will be debated at the same time as application 14/01441/FUL.

Site address: Land At Jericho Canal Side [Church of St Barnabas]

Proposal: Demolition of boundary walls on north and west elevations as part of re-development of canal site (14/01441/FUL) and involving provision of ramped access to south entrance of church (amended plans).

Officer recommendations: to support the proposal in principle subject to conditions listed below:

1.    Commencement of works LB 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.    Recording.

7.    Re-use of stone and brick.

8.    Metal finish.

9.    Handrail and posts iron.

10. Paint colour.

The Head of City Development submitted a report (previously circulated now appended) detailing a listed building consent for the demolition of boundary walls on north and west elevations as part of the re-development of canal site (14/01441/FUL) and involving provision of ramped access to south entrance of church.

The Committee resolved to APPROVE listed building consent subject to conditions listed below:

1.    Commencement of works LB 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.    Recording.

7.    Re-use of stone and brick.

8.    Metal finish.

9.    Handrail and posts iron.

Paint colour.

Site address: Aristotle Lane Footbridge, Aristotle Lane

Proposal: Demolition of the existing footbridge and erection of replacement footbridge with ramped approaches and new stepped access. Provision of 12 car parking spaces and change of use of part of land adjacent to railway lines for educational purposes as part of SS Phillip and James School.

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

1          Development begun within time limit      

2          Develop in accordance with approved plans    

3          Boundary and abutment details, including spur ramp, handrails and boundary walls     

4          Flood plain storage

5          Contamination and remediation  

6          Demolition and Construction Travel Plan          

7          Sustainable drainage        

8          Tree protection        

9          Landscape plan required  

10        Landscape carry out after completion     

11        Landscape management plan

12        Hard surface design.

13       Underground services

14       Tree protection plan

15       Arboricultural method statement

16        Samples of materials          

17        Sample panels        

18.       Biodiversity

19        Archaeology

The Head of City Development submitted a report (previously circulated now appended) detailing an application for planning permission to demolish the existing footbridge and erection of replacement footbridge with ramped approaches and new stepped access. Provision of 12 car parking spaces and change of use of part of land adjacent to railway lines for educational purposes as part of SS Phillip and James School.

Emma Dadson, Ian Salisbury and Dr Tim King spoke against the application.

Colin Field (Network Rail) and Corinna Redman (Head of Governors at St Philip and St James School) spoke in favour of the application.

The Committee resolved to DEFER the application so that more detailed information could be sought from the applicant regarding the handrails, wall, tree treatment and design of bridges.

Site address: 8 Charlbury Road

Proposal: Erection of single storey rear extension and formation of a basement. Raising roof height, hip to gable extension to allow formation of second floor. Installation of solar panels.

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       

4          SUDs

The Head of City Development submitted a report (previously circulated now appended) detailing an application for planning permission for the erection of single storey rear extension and formation of a basement. Raising roof height, hip to gable extension to allow formation of second floor. Installation of solar panels.

Steve Harris (applicant) spoke in favour of the application.

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       

4          SUDs

Summary information on planning appeals received and determined during January 2015.

The Committee is asked to note this information.

Cllr Price noted that appeals against the Committee were increasing. He urged Committee to be more mindful of the reasons for going against officer recommendations, especially when relying on reasons that are subjective such as impact on streetscape.

The Committee NOTED the report on planning appeals received and determined during January 2015.

Minutes from the meetings of 13 January 2015.

Recommendation: That the minutes of the meeting held on 13 January 2015 are approved as a true and accurate record.

The Committee resolved to APPROVE the minutes of the meeting held on 13 January 2015 as a true and accurate record.

Items for consideration by the committee at future meetings are listed for information. They are not for discussion at this meeting.

1.    Dragon School, Charlbury Road: 14/02466/FUL: New Music Room

2.    333 Banbury Road: 14/03255/FUL: New Sixth form building for D’Overbroecks.

3.    376 Banbury Road: 14/03445/FUL: School Boarding House for D’Overbroeck’s

4.    Former Wolvercote Paper Mill: 13/186/OUT: Residential

5.    96 / 97 Gloucester Green: 14/02663/FUL: Change of use retail to restaurant

6.    5 Farndon Road / 19 Warnborough Road: 14/03290/VAR

7.    Westgate: 14/02402/RES: Various conditions

8.    Chiltern Line: Various Conditions

The Committee noted the list of forthcoming applications.

The Committee will meet on the following dates:

10 March 2015

14 April 2015

12 May 2015

The Chair gave his apologies for the next meeting.

The Committee noted that the next meeting would be held on 10 March 2015.