Apologies for absence were received from Cllr Alex Hollingsworth (substitute Cllr Dan Iley-Williamson).

There were no declarations of interest.

Site address: 68 Hamilton Road, Oxford

Officer recommendation: To confirm the Oxford City Council – Hamilton Road (No.1) Tree Preservation Order 2016 without modification.

The Chair took this item first.

The Committee considered an application for the confirmation of a Tree Preservation Order at 68 Hamilton Road, Oxford.

The Planning Officer presented the report.

Mr Peter Young and Ms Claire Goodson (property owners) addressed the Committee, explaining their desire to retain the tree and objecting to the need for a TPO.

The Committee acknowledged the commitment of the current property owners to safeguard the tree but concluded that the TPO would be a light touch protection measure to ensure the future preservation of a community amenity.

On being put to the vote the Committee agreed with the officer recommendation.

The Committee resolved to confirm the Oxford City Council – Hamilton Road (No.1) Tree Preservation Order 2016 without modification.

Site address: 9 Chalfont Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 6TL

Proposal:      Erection of part single, part two storey rear extension.

Erection of single storey side extension(amended plans)

Officer recommendation: that the application be approved subject to the following conditions:

1          Development begun within time limit      

2          Develop in accordance with approved plans    

3          Samples in Conservation Area    

4          Amenity no additional windows   

The Chair took this item next.

The Committee considered an application for the erection of part single, part two storey rear extension and the erection of single storey side extension(amended plans) at 9 Chalfont Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 6TL.

The Planning Officer presented the report.  He noted that objections had been raised regarding:

·         loss of privacy

·         Increased light pollution due to extent of glazing

·         overall design

He advised the Committee that the amended plans addressed these objections and that there were no unacceptable levels of harm to the Conservation Area or amenities of neighbouring properties.

Mrs Ruth Jones (neighbour) spoke against the application.  Ms Valerie Lambrechts (agent) spoke in support of the application.

In response to questions from the Committee the agent (Ms Lambrechts) indicated that her client would be prepared to agree to an increase in the height of the en-suite bathroom window.

On being put to the vote the Committee agreed the resolution as set out below.

The Committee was minded to approve application 16/00752/FUL subject to the conditions set out below, as amended, and the receipt of amended plans showing the window height and alignment) and the decision was delegated to the Head of Planning & Regulatory Services.

1.            Development begun within time limit      

2.            Develop in accordance with approved plans with the exception of the en-suite window – amended plans to be submitted to show the alignment and increased height to take account of the neighbours comments

3.            Samples in Conservation Area    

4.            Amenity no additional windows   

Site address: Flat 1, Caudwells Castle, 5 Folly Bridge, Oxford

Proposal:

(1)          15/03464/FUL

Erection of timber balustrading, trellis, platform and access ladder to form roof terrace with alterations to the colour of the roof top extension (retrospective)

(2)          15/03465/LBC

Retention of timber balustrading, trellis, platform and access ladder forming roof terrace (retrospective)

Officer recommendation: to refuse planning permission and listed building consent for the following reason:

Reasons for Refusal: (1) 15/03464/FUL & (2) 15/03465/LBC

1.    By reason of its siting, height and design, the terrace with its associated timber balustrading and trellis, appears an incongruous addition to the listed building, detracting from its distinctive crenulated roof form and Gothic features, and its special architectural character and appearance. Therefore, the retention of the terrace would harm the architectural significance of the grade II listed building, which in turn would lessen the positive contribution the building makes to the Folly Bridge area of the Central Conservation Area and harming its character and appearance. The application would conflict with sections 16(2) and 72(1) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, paragraphs 132 and 134 of the NPPF, policies CP1, CP8, HE3 and HE7 of the Oxford Local Plan 2001-2016, policy CS18 of the Oxford Core Strategy and policy HP9 of the Sites and Housing Plan.

The Committee considered a retrospective application for the erection of timber balustrading, trellis, platform and access ladder to form roof terrace with alterations to the colour of the roof top extension (15/03464/FUL - retrospective) and the retention of timber balustrading, trellis, platform and access ladder forming roof terrace (15/03465/LBC - retrospective) at Flat 1, Caudwells Castle, 5 Folly Bridge, Oxford.

The Planning Officer presented the report, noting that this was a retrospective application for a listed building and that there was an associated enforcement case.

In debate the Committee noted the following points:

·         the balustrade was in keeping with the spirit of Caudwell Castle

·         there was no impact on neighbouring amenity

Notwithstanding the officer recommendation for refusal and on being put to the vote, the Committee resolved to grant planning permission for applications 15/03464/FUL and 15/03465/LBC for the reasons noted above.

In reaching this decision the Committee did not condone the actions of the applicant in breaching normal development control rules and found no fault with the actions or advice of the Council officers involved.

Site address: 9 Union Street, Oxford, OX4 1JP

Proposal: Erection of single-storey rear extension.

Officer recommendation: to approve the application subject to the following conditions:

Conditions

1          Development begun within time limit      

2          Develop in accordance with approved plans    

3          Materials as specified

The Committee considered an application for the erection of single-storey rear extension at 9 Union Street, Oxford, OX4 1JP.

The Planning Officer presented the report. He said that the report was before the Committee as the applicant was an employee of the Council.

On being put to the vote the Committee agreed with the officer recommendation.

The Committee resolved to grant planning permission for application 16/01511/FUL subject to the following conditions:

1.            Development begun within time limit      

2.            Develop in accordance with approved plans    

3.            Materials as specified

Summary information on planning appeals received and determined during May 2016.

The Committee is asked to note this information.

The Committee noted the report on planning appeals received and determined during May 2016.

The Committee suggested that the report might be amended to include:

·         an analysis of the “lessons to be learnt” from those appeals found against the Council

·         a performance indicator that benchmarked the Council against other local authorities

Minutes of the meetings of 14 June 2016

Recommendation: That the minutes of the meeting held on 14 June 2016 are approved as a true and accurate record.

The Committee resolved to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 14 June 2016 as a true and accurate record.

Applications for consideration by the committee at future meetings are listed for information. They are not for discussion at this meeting. This is not a definitive list: applications may be added to or deleted from this list.

·         15/01601/FUL: 26 Norham Gardens:

·         15/02352/FUL: 18 Hawkswell Gardens 

·         15/03524/FUL: Oxford Spires Four Pillars Hotel, Abingdon Road 

·         16/00391/FUL: 24 Rosamund Road   

·         16/00791/FUL: 1 Richmond Road 

·         16/00684/FUL: Old School, Upper Wolvercote 

·         16/00470/FUL: 1A Cranham Street:  

·         16/00068/FUL & 16/00069/LBC: Grove House, Iffley Turn

·         16/01026/FUL: 118 Southfield Road 

·         16/01290/FUL: North Oxford Garage Ltd, Wolvercote Roundabout, Woodstock Road, OX2 8JP 

·         16/01530/CT3: Tennis Courts, Pegasus Road, OX4 6JL 

·         16/01220/FUL & 16/01221/FUL: 16 Northmoor Road 

·         16/01413/FUL: Land Adjacent 279 Abingdon Road 

·         16/01541/FUL: The Honey Pot, 8 Hollybush Row, OX1 1J 

Railway applications:

The Committee noted the list of forthcoming applications.

The Committee will meet at 6.00pm on the following dates:

2 Aug 2016

13 Sep 2016

11 Oct 2016

8 Nov 2016

13 Dec 2016

The Committee noted the dates of future meetings and the intention to take the Network Rail applications at the meeting on 13 September 2016 and that there would be a public briefing on the technical issues scheduled in advance of that meeting.