Please note that these Minutes are yet to be approved by Council
568. PRESENT
Councillors:
- Mrs M Turner (Chair)
- Mrs A Service (Vice Chair)
- Mrs S Crowther
- Mrs M Flood
- Capt J Flood
- Mr L Elias
- Mrs E Hards
Officers:
- Mr S Carter (Deputy Town Clerk)
569. APOLOGIES
There were no apologies received.
570. 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.
(a) Councillor Mrs M Turner declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Minute 573 planning application P08/W0461 as she lives close by. Councillor Mrs M Turner also declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Minute 573 planning application P08/W0475 as she is an acquaintance of the applicant.
(b) Councillor Capt J Flood declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Minute 573 application number P08/W0475 as he is an acquaintance of the applicant.
(c) Councillor Mrs M Flood declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Minute 573 application number P08/W0475 as she is an acquaintance of the applicant.
(d) Councillor Mrs A Service declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Minute 573 application number P08/W0475 as she is an acquaintance of the applicant.
(e) Councillor Mrs S Crowther declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Minute 573 application number P08/W0475 as she is the applicant.
571. MINUTES
RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Meeting held on 9th April 2008 be approved and signed as a true and correct record.
Councillor Mrs M Turner left the Committee for the next item but remained in the room. Councillor Mrs M Service chaired the Committee for the next item.
572. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
RESOLVED that the meeting be adjourned to enable the following speakers to address the committee on behalf of the approximate 45 members of the public who were in attendance.
Mrs Snowden against P08/W0461, 202 Broadway
Mr Smout against P08/W0461, 202 Broadway
Mrs Snowden handed 16 pieces of correspondence to the committee all stating their objections to planning application P08/W0461, copies of these will be sent to South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) who are the planning authority.
Councillor Mrs M turner left the room whilst the Committee debated the next item.
573. 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: P08/W0461, 202 Broadway
Amendment: No
Change of use from Toy shop (A1) to a Smith and Jones bar and restaurant and Manager's flat (A4) including a single storey extension to rear. New shop front and creation of external seating area.
The letters of objection were NOTED at this point.
It was noted that the proposed opening hours of the bar were an issue for the Licensing Authority (SODC).
No strong views, with the condition that the outside area at the back is not open beyond 10pm.
Councillor Mrs M Turner returned to the meeting.
Application Number: P08/W0251, Royal Berkshire Court, Green Close
Amendment: No
Demolition of exisiting buildings and erection of 26 two storey semi-detached and terraced houses and a two storey block of 6 flats with car parking and access
The letter of objection was NOTED at this point.
No strong views, on the condition that the access to the allotments is not compromised.
Application Number: P08/W0284, 18 Blenheim Close
Amendment: 1
Two storey side and single storey side extensions and widen existing access
No strong views
Application Number: P08/W0312, 11 Torridge Drive
Amendment: No
Removal of existing conservatory and erection of a new conservatory.
Approve
Application Number: P08/W0326, 45 High Street
Amendment: No
Conversion of existing house into 2 x 1 bed flats. 2 storey side extension to accommodate 2 x 1 bed flats. Creation of new access off High Street (Amended description).
Refuse. Over development, further increase the parking problems, out of keeping with the street scene, various safety issues regarding the highway.
Application Number: P08/W0368/RET, 113 Dart Drive
Amendment: No
Conversion of existing detached garage into a room to be used as a gym
No strong views
Application Number: P08/W0402, 15 & 17 Park Road
Amendment: No
Two storey and single storey side and rear extensions and widen existing access
No strong views
Application Number: P08/W0403, 1 Wills Road
Amendment: No
Two storey side extension, new front porch and loft conversion including the installation of roof lights
No strong views
Application Number:P08/W0410, 63 Torridge Drive
Amendment: No
Rear single storey extension to provide shower room
No strong views
Application Number: P08/W0418, 16 Tavistock Avenue
Amendment: No
Replace existing single storey conservatory/play room with two storey rear extension
Approve
Application Number: P08/W0421, Site of former Great Western Junction Hotel, 107 Station Road
Amendment: No
Retention of use of land as car park for further temporary period of 2 years
No strong views
Application Number: P08/W0459/A, Didcot Health Centre, Britwell Road
Amendment: No
One non-illuminated fascia panel, and one internally illuminated projecting sign
Approve
Application Number: P08/W0433, 73 Queensway
Amendment: No
Conservatory to rear elevation
No strong views
Application Number: P08/W0380, 31 Ouse Close
Amendment: No
Erection of a lean-to conservatory to rear elevation
No strong views
Application Number: P08/W0422, 24 The Orchard Centre
Amendment: No
Installation of new shopfront
Approve
Application Number: P08/W0423/A, 24 The Orchard Centre
Amendment: No
Two fascia signs and one projecting sign to front elevation
Approve
Application Number: P08/W0475, Land at 70 - 72 Park Road
Amendment: No
Erection of three houses with associated garages and one new garage to existing
Not considered as Committee was not quorate
574. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED
- P07/W1431 8 Abbotts Road
- P08/W0101 56 Campion Hall Drive
- P08/W0131 9 Jordan Close
- P08/W0167 64 Edwin Road
- P08/W0190 Didcot Health Centre (Lloyds Pharmacy), Britwell Road
- P08/W0204 Prince of Wales, 113 Station Road
- P08/W0252 12 Orchard Close
- P08/W0292 Didcot Health Centre, Britwell Road
NOTED
575. APPLICATIONS REFUSED
- P08/W0113 1 Green Road
- P08/W0114 1 Green Road
- P08/W0206/A Prince of Wales, 113 Station Road
- P08/W0207 Junction of Station Road and Broadway
- P08/W0220 46 Abbott Road
NOTED
576. CORRESPONDENCE
(a) P08/W0251, Royal Berkshire Court
Letter of objection from local resident
NOTED
(b) Oxfordshire County Council
Receipt of letter regarding street lighting on A4130 Didcot Northern Perimeter Road
NOTED
(c) Oxfordshire Highways
Speed Limit Orders relating to A4130 Didcot - Wallingford
NOTED
(d) South Oxfordshire District Council, Planning and Building Control
Alleged Breach: Erection of building at 60 Queensway, Cockcroft Allotment site
NOTED
(e) Dr Howard Stoate MP
Cross Party Inquiry into Childhood Leukemia and power lines
NOTED
(f) M Moore, Planning West, South Oxfordshire District Council
P08/W0251, Royal Berkshire Court, provision of play areas
NOTED
(g) South oxfordshire District Council Planning Appeals- Enforcement
WE03/227, 8 Abbott Road, unauthorised Mobile Home
NOTED
(h) South Oxfordshire District Council, Planning and Building Control
P08/W0242/LD, 116 Loyd Road
Application has been withdrawn by the applicant(s)
NOTED
(i) South Oxfordshire District Council, Legal and Democratic Services
Referral of planning applications to planning committee to remain as it is
NOTED
(j) P08/W0461, 202 Broadway
Objection and list of questions from local resident
NOTED
The Meeting commenced at 7.30pm and closed at 8.55pm
Chair
