155. PRESENT
Councillors:
- Mrs M Turner (Chair)
- Mrs A Service (Vice Chair)
- Capt J Flood
- Mrs M Flood
- Mr J Goff
- Mrs S Crowther
- Mr L Elias
Officers:
- Mr S Carter (Deputy Town Clerk)
156. APOLOGIES
No apologies were received.
157. DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTS
Mr L Elias declared a personal interest in planning application P07/W0742 Didcot Railway Centre. Mr L Elias is a lifetime member of the Great Western Society.
158. MINUTES
RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Meeting held on 4th July 2007 be approved and signed as a true and correct record.
159. PLANNING APPLICATIONS
RESOLVED that the following decisions be notified to the appropriate authority in accordance with Standing Order 54, which gives delegated authority to consider and respond to planning applications:
Application Number: P07/W0646 Rich's Sidings, Lower Broadway
Amendment:
Portacabin to replace shed
No strong views
Application Number: P07/W0662 8 Abbott Road
Amendment: No
Erection of two houses and new
vehicular access
No strong views
Application Number: P07/W0664 33 Penpoint Water
Amendment:
First floor extension to rear elevation
No strong views
Application Number: P07/W0687 17 Lincoln Gardens
Amendment:
Erection of conservatory to the rear Elevation
No strong views
Application Number: P07/W0703 55 Loyd Road
Amendment:
Rear single storey extension
No strong views
Application Number: P07/W0742 Didcot Railway Centre, Station Road
Amendment:
Extension to museum building
Approve
Application Number: P07/W0745 Unit 28a Orchard Centre
Amendment:New shop front and infilling of existing window openings
No strong views
It was noted that Capt J Flood abstained from voting on this application.
RESOLVED that the Clerk send a letter to South Oxfordshire District Council commenting on the committee’s concern on the plan to brick up the windows looking out onto Station Road
Application Number: P07/W0750 14 Wantage Road
Amendment: No
Front porch and dormer window to
rear. Rear two storey extension
No strong views
Application Number: P07/W0767 67 Abingdon Road
Amendment: No
Extension to front of, and above,
existing attached garage
No strong views
Application Number: P07/W0774 4 Cray Court
Amendment: No
First floor extension above existing
garage to provide additional
bedroom, bathroom and shower
No strong views
Application Number: P07/W0783 51 Dagdale Drive
Amendment: No
Erection of a white PVCu
conservatory to the rear
No strong views
Application Number: P07/W0786 24 Drake Avenue
Amendment:
First floor rear extension to form
additional bedroom over existing
kitchen and rear ground floor
conservatory
No strong views
Application Number: P07/W0825 18 Wessex Road
Amendment: No
Proposed dormer windows to front
and rear elevations. (Relaxation of
conditions 3&4 to submit joinery
details and to be constructed from
traditional materials of planning
permission P06/W0850)
No strong views
Application Number: P07/W0829/RET 38 Loyd Road
Amendment: No
Single storey extension
No strong views
Application Number: P07/W0680 2 Queen Elizabeth Close
Amendment: No
Proposed single storey extension and
new dormer to rear
No strong views
Application Number: P07/W0771 12 Roding Way
Amendment: No
Conservatory to rear
No strong views
Application Number: P07/W0802 13 Manor Crescent
Amendment: No
Single storey extension to rear, wrapping around side to front. New road access
No strong views
Application Number: P07/W0821 16A Usk Way
Amendment: No
Erection of 1 bed apartment
No strong views
Application Number: P07/W0859 5 Bure Lane
Amendment: No
Conservatory to rear
No strong views
Application Number: P07/W0865 14 Lune Close
Amendment: No
Erection of conservatory
No strong views
Application Number: P07/W0879 12 Cockcroft Road
Amendment: No
Installation of satellite dish on rear of premises
No strong views
160. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED
- P07/W0233 53 Hagbourne Road
- P07/W0433 183 Broadway
- P07/W0494/LD Land at Medlock Grove
- P07/W0514 6 Lambwath Stream
- P07/W0526/RET The Wallingford Arms
- P07/W0579 6 Colne Drive
- P07/W0590 44 Brasenose Road
- P07/W0603 7 Kynaston Road
- P07/W0610 17 Longford Way
- P07/W0625 12 Haydon Road
- P07/W0641 88 Wessex Road
- P07/W0654 32 Collingwood Avenue
- P07/W0656 21 Sinodun Road
- P07/W0685 152 Freeman Road
NOTED
161. APPLICATIONS REFUSED
- P06/W1150 Land adjacent to 26 & 28 Wessex Road
- P07/W0469/RET 8 Abbott Road
- P07/W0574 19-21 Sinodun Road
- P07/W0657 19-21 Sinodun Road
NOTED
162. ORDER OF BUSINESS
In accordance with Standing Order 15(d) it was RESOLVED to alter the order of business.
163. CORRESPONDENCE
(a) South Oxfordshire District Council, Planning Services
P07/W0472 Land opposite Didcot Railway Station
Amendment for information only
NOTED
(b) Oxfordshire County Council, Speedwell House, Oxford
All Saints School entrance, Tamar Way
Proposed raised uncontrolled pedestrian crossing
NOTED
(c) Oxfordshire County Council, Environment & Economy
Temporary Road Traffic Order-S14 (1) Road Traffic Regulation Act
1984 Temporary Road Closure: Cow Lane
NOTED
(d) South Oxfordshire District Council, Planning Services
P07/W0713 68 Cronshaw Close
Amendment for information only
NOTED
(e) South Oxfordshire District Council, Planning and Building Control
P07/W0563 39 Tarret Burn
Application has been withdrawn by the applicant(s)
NOTED
(f) South Oxfordshire District Council, Planning and Building Control
P07/W0453 32 Crossville Crescent, Foxhall Manor Park
Application has been withdrawn by the applicant(s)
NOTED
(g) South Oxfordshire District Council, Planning Services
P07/W0680 2 Queen Elizabeth Close
For information only
NOTED
(h) South Oxfordshire District Council, Legal and Democratic Services
P07/W0532 1 Manor Crescent
Notification that Committee will be recommended to grant planning permission
NOTED
(i) The Planning Inspectorate, Temple Quay House, Bristol
P06/W0609 26 Prestwick Burn Mr Mrs Madani-Bozorg
Appeal Ref: APP/Q3115/A/07/2037147
Appeal is allowed
NOTED
(j) South Oxfordshire District Council, Planning and Building Control
P07/W0082 23 Newlands Avenue MCD Consultancy Ltd
DOE Appeal Ref: APP/Q3115/A/07/2042830
Notification that appeal has been lodged with the First Secretary of State following refusal of planning permission
NOTED
(k) South Oxfordshire District Council, Planning and Building Control
P07/W0319 75 Kynaston Road Mr Matthew Davis
DOE Appeal Ref: APP/Q3115/A/07/2045994/WF
Notification that appeal has been lodged with the First Secretary of State following refusal of planning permission
NOTED
(l) South Oxfordshire District Council, Planning Services
P07/W0563 39 Tarret Burn
Amendment no 1 for information only
NOTED
(m) Letter from applicant advising revised plan
P07/W0610 17 Longford Way
NOTED
164. OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL PROVISION OF CARAVAN SITES FOR GYPSIES AND TRAVELLERS IN OXFORDSHIRE
RESOLVED that the comments attached at appendix A be submitted in response to the consultation.
It was noted that the response was required before the next Council meeting and would be dealt with under Standing Order 36, Delegation of Urgent and Routine Matters.
The Meeting commenced at 7.30pm and closed at 9.10pm
Chair
APPENDIX A
Oxfordshire Gypsies and Travellers Stakeholder Consultation
Response Form
Question 1 – The Councils could aim to extend existing Gypsy and Traveller sites, or to provide new sites, or both. How do you consider sites should be provided?
Answer – However possible, the Councils should look at expanding existing sites. These sites already have some infrastructure, they are established and this would have limited impact on the surrounding population.
It would be preferential that any new sites being considered were on the edge of towns.
Question 2 – New sites could be located in a number of ways, e.g. within towns and cities; on the edge of towns and cities; in or next to villages, or in the Countryside. Where do you consider sites should be provided?
Answer – As previously stated the sites should be provided at the edge of urban areas. Therefore they are close to all amenities and services such as schools, shops, healthcare, roads as well as employment.
Question 3 – Please tick the three factors from the following list which you consider most important for deciding the location of new Gypsy and Traveller sites:
Access to public transport
Employment opportunities
Proximity to major settlements and their services x
Access to main road network
Protecting areas of outstanding natural beauty x
Making best use of previously developed land x
Protecting the Green Belt
Question 4 (incorrectly numbered 5 on the form) – Are there any other factors that you think should be taken into account in determining the size and distribution of new sites for Gypsies and Travellers in Oxfordshire?
Answer – Travellers groups and Gypsies should be part of the consultation throughout. Electric and water should be provided at all sites and metered, so as to promote good health and living standards among these communities. That all local authorities continue to play a role in the consultation and work together and co-operate throughout.
Question 5 (incorrectly numbered 6 on the form) – Do you have any other comments to make on how we should be providing for the Gypsy and Traveller community in the future?
Answer – The usage of sites should be monitored and their users consulted so as to gain an idea as to the positives and negatives of each particular and therefore allow better provision for these communities, but also to ensure the sites remain well kept and respected.
