19. PRESENT
Councillors:
- Mrs M Turner (Chair)
- Mrs A Service (Vice-Chair)
- Capt J Flood
- Mrs M Flood
- Mr J Goff
Officers:
- Mr A Tubb (Deputy Town Clerk)
20. ELECTION OF CHAIR
There was one nomination for Chair, Mrs M Turner.
Upon being put to the vote it was:
RESOLVED that Councillor Mrs M Turner be elected Chair for 2007-2008.
21. ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIR
There was one nomination for Vice-Chair, Mrs A Service.
Upon being put to the vote it was:
RESOLVED that Councillor Mrs A Service be elected Vice-Chair for 2007-2008.
22. DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTS
Members were reminded to declare any personal or prejudicial interests on any item on the agenda in accordance with the Council’s Code of Conduct. Arising thereon there were no interests declared.
23. MINUTES
RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Meeting held on 11th April 2007 be approved and signed as a true and correct record.
24. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
RESOLVED that the meeting be adjourned to enable the following speaker to address the Committee.
Mr Davis P07/W0414 94 Abingdon Road and P07/W0481 23 Newlands Avenue
The meeting reconvened.
25. 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/W0414 94 Abingdon Road
Amendment: No
9 new dwellings and associated car ports
Approve
Application Number: P07/W0481 23 Newlands Avenue
Amendment: No
Erection of two storey dwelling with new access and erection of single story garage for 23 Newlands Ave
No Strong Views, support the need for more 2 bed properties within Didcot
Application Number: P04/W1357 Arts Centre, Station Road
Amendment: Proposed
Construction of new Arts Centre-proposed amendment
No Strong Views
Application Number: P07/W0237 73 Mereland Road
Amendment: No
Single storey extension to front and rear elevations and two storey side extension to form separate dwelling
Refuse, out of keeping with street scene and lack of space for parking and manoeuvring in and out of access onto a narrow and busy road with leisure centre and school in close proximity, and limited off road parking
Application Number: P07/W0371 9 Verlam Grove
Amendment: No
Kitchen extension with extended bedroom and bathroom above
No Strong Views
Application Number: P07/W0395 New Coronet Bingo & Social Club, Broadway
Amendment: No
Proposed compound to enclose new smoking shelter
No Strong Views
Application Number: P07/W0401 67 Queensway
Amendment: No
One house and annexe to be sub-divided into two residential properties
No Strong Views
Application Number: P07/W0406 1 Blenheim Close
Amendment: No
Single storey extension to rear elevation to form conservatory
Approve
Application Number: P07/W0428 12 Glyn Avenue
Amendment: No
Conservatory added to rear
No Strong Views
Application Number: P07/W0430 89 Meadow Way
Amendment: No
Single storey rear and side extension
No Strong Views
Application Number: P07/W0431 42 Haydon Road
Amendment: No
Single storey extension to form garage and two storey side extension
No Strong Views
Application Number: P07/W0438 St Peter's Vicarage, 46 Glebe Road
Amendment: No
4 Bedroom detached house with double garage and vehicular entrance drive
No Strong Views
Application Number: P07/W0439 35 Tyburn Glen
Amendment: No
Conversion of the existing roof space to form habitable accommodation with the addition of a side dormer forming stairwell
No Strong Views
Application Number: P07/W0473 The Prince of Wales Public House, Station Road
Amendment: No
Re-organisation of existing car park to serve The Prince of Wales
No Strong Views
Application Number: P07/W0243 The Ladygrove Public House
Amendment: No
Proposed erection of all weather garden shelter
No Strong Views, query possible loss of pedestrian access from car park as a safety issue
Application Number: P07/W0281 62 Oxford Crescent
Amendment: No
Single storey front extension to living room
Approve
Application Number: P07/W0453 32 Crossville Crescent
Amendment: No
Replacement mobile home
Approve
Application Number: P07/W0471 Didcot Library, 197 Broadway
Amendment: No
Change of use of part of 1st floor from ‘D1’ Library to ‘B1’ Office use
No Strong Views
Application Number: P07/W0515 127 Green Close
Amendment: No
Extension to form conservatory
No Strong Views
Application Number: P07/W0525 10 Beaufort Close
Amendment: No
Raising of roof to allow for loft conversion
No Strong Views
Application Number: P07/W0540 3 Ockley Brook
Amendment: No
New conservatory
No Strong Views
26. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED
- P06/W1333 32 Hagbourne Road
- P07/W0133 19 Colborne Road
- P07/W0140/RET 2 Abbey Brook
- P07/W0171 9 Park Road
- P07/W0178 19 Kynaston Road
- P07/W0195/O 100 Wessex Road
- P07/W0204 43 Tarret Burn
- P07/W0247 27 Haydon Road
- P07/W0258 25 Dart Drive
- P07/W0262 117 Green Close
- P07/W0276 19 Beaufort Close
- P07/W0279 67 Norreys Road
- P07/W0315 68 Cronshaw Close
- P07/W0316 130 Queensway
NOTED
27. APPLICATIONS REFUSED
- P07/W0082 23 Newlands Avenue
- P07/W0235 19 & 21 Sinodun Road
- P07/W0239 4 Fairacres Road
- P07/W0310 4 Cray Court
- P07/W0312/A Co-op Local Store, Lostock Place
NOTED
28. Vale of White Horse Core Strategy Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report
The Committee considered the Vale of White Horse Core Strategy Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report.
It was reported that due to the response deadline being before the next meeting of this Committee and that of the monthly meeting of the Council in June, this matter would need to be dealt with under Standing Order 36, delegation of urgent and routine matters.
It was noted that any response to the consultation would be similar, if appropriate, to that given to South Oxfordshire District Council’s scoping report.
29. Oxfordshire Minerals and Waste Local Development Framework Minerals Sites Proposals and Policies Development Plan Document Issues and Options Consultation April 2007 (Regulation 25)
RESOLVED that the Minerals Sites Proposals and Policies Development Plan Document be noted.
30. CORRESPONDENCE
(a) South Oxfordshire District Council, Planning Services
P07/W0259 27 Sinodun Road - Amendment for info only
NOTED
(b) South Oxfordshire District Council, Planning Services
P07/W0315 68 Cronshaw Close - Amendment for info only
NOTED
(c) South Oxfordshire District Council, Planning and Building Control
P07/W0117 31 Green Road - Application withdrawn by the applicant(s)
NOTED
(d) Oxfordshire County Council, Environment & Economy
Review of subsidised bus services in the Wantage and Faringdon area
NOTED
(e) South Oxfordshire District Council, Planning Services
P07/W0208 127 Green Close - Amendment for info only
NOTED
(f) South Oxfordshire District Council, Planning and Building Control
P07/W0200 4 Gelt Burn - Application withdrawn by the applicant(s)
NOTED
(g) South Oxfordshire District Council, Planning Services
P07/W0171 9 Park Road - Amendment for info only
NOTED
(h) Oxfordshire County Council, Environment & Economy
It was noted that the next Parish Transport Representatives meeting is being held on Monday 23rd July 2007.
RESOLVED that this matter be referred to Council to consider if a representative should attend.
(i) First Great Western, Swindon
First Year Review
NOTED
(j) McAlpine Utility Services, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Low Voltage Overhead Line Refurbishment - Didcot
NOTED
(k) South Oxfordshire District Council, Planning and Building Control
P06/W0956 66 Newlands Avenue
APP/Q3115/A/07/2042496/WF Mr G Way
Notification of appeal lodged with First Secretary of State following refusal of the Council to grant planning permission
NOTED
(l) South Oxfordshire District Council, Planning and Building Control
P07/W0285 14 Loddon Drive - Application withdrawn by the applicant(s)
NOTED
(m) South Oxfordshire District Council, Planning and Building Control
P07/W0089 45 Wantage Road
APP/Q3115/A/07/2042602/NWF Harrisons Property Development
Notification of appeal lodged with First Secretary of State following refusal of the Council to grant planning permission
NOTED
(n) South Oxfordshire District Council, Planning and Building Control
P07/W0208 127 Green Close - Application withdrawn by the applicant(s)
NOTED
(o) South Oxfordshire District Council, Leisure & Economic Development
Didcot Broadway Environmental Scheme
NOTED
(p) South Oxfordshire District Council, Planning Services
P07/W0395 Didcot Bingo and Social Club - Amendment for info only
NOTED
The Meeting commenced at 7.30pm and closed at 9.05pm
Chair
