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Lowlands Area Planning Sub-Committee - Monday, 10th June, 2024 2.00 pm

June 10, 2024 View on council website Watch video of meeting Read transcript (Professional subscription required)
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Summary

The Lowlands Area Planning Sub-Committee of West Oxfordshire Council met on Monday, 10 June 2024, to discuss various planning applications and related matters. Key decisions included the approval of a barn conversion in Stanton Harcourt and the refusal of an extension for Olde Well Cottage in Brize Norton.

Barn Conversion at 11 Farmhouse Close, Stanton Harcourt

Elloise Street, Planning Officer, introduced the application for the conversion of an agricultural barn to a single dwelling, including a single-storey extension. The Sub-Committee noted additional comments from ERS on contaminated land and objections from Stanton Harcourt Parish Council. The proposed dwelling would retain the form of the existing barn and include two parking spaces. The WODC Biodiversity Officer confirmed the presence of bat roosts, requiring a licence from Natural England.

Councillor Harry St. John proposed approval, seconded by Councillor Adrian Walsh. The application was approved with 12 votes in favour and 1 abstention.

Listed Building Consent for Barn at 11 Farmhouse Close, Stanton Harcourt

The application for listed building consent was discussed alongside the previous application. Councillor Harry St. John proposed approval, seconded by Councillor Adrian Walsh. The application was approved with 12 votes in favour and 1 abstention.

Extension at Olde Well Cottage, Brize Norton

Elloise Street introduced the application for a single-storey extension with an attached garage and wood store. The site is a listed building located in flood zone 2. The proposed extension would add two bedrooms, a garage, and a wood store. Officers recommended refusal due to the scale and impact on the historic nature of the Grade 2 Listed Building.

Councillor Nick Leverton proposed refusal, seconded by Councillor Andy Goodwin. The application was refused with 9 votes in favour, 2 against, and 2 abstentions.

Listed Building Consent for Olde Well Cottage, Brize Norton

The application for listed building consent was discussed alongside the previous application. Councillor Nick Leverton proposed refusal, seconded by Councillor Andy Goodwin. The application was refused with 9 votes in favour, 2 against, and 2 abstentions.

Dormer Windows at 4 Rose Close, Carterton

Councillor Nick Leverton left the room due to a declared interest. Elloise Street introduced the application for the installation of dormer windows to increase usable head height within the master bedroom. The dormers would be obscurely glazed to prevent overlooking.

Councillor Andy Goodwin proposed approval, seconded by Councillor Rachel Crouch. The application was approved with 12 votes in favour.

Urgent Decision on East Witney Planning Appeal

The Sub-Committee noted an urgent decision taken by the Chief Executive under urgency powers related to the East Witney Planning Appeal. The decision was time-sensitive and required quick action.

Applications Determined under Delegated Powers

The report detailing applications determined under delegated powers was received and noted by the Sub-Committee. The full list can be found here.

Appeal Decisions

The report on appeal decisions was received and noted by the Sub-Committee. Details of the appeals can be found here.

The meeting concluded at 2.49 pm.

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Michael Brooker
Councillor Michael Brooker  Vice-Chair Development Control Committee ; Lowlands Area Planning Sub-Committee •  Labour and Co-operative •  Witney South
Profile image for Councillor Andy Goodwin
Councillor Andy Goodwin  Chair of Development Control Committee and Lowlands Area Planning Sub-Committee •  Liberal Democrats •  Eynsham and Cassington
Profile image for Councillor Joy Aitman
Councillor Joy Aitman  Labour •  Witney East
Profile image for Councillor Steve Cosier
Councillor Steve Cosier  Liberal Democrats •  Standlake Aston & Stanton Harcourt
Profile image for Councillor Rachel Crouch
Councillor Rachel Crouch  Executive Member for Stronger, Healthy Communities •  Labour •  Witney South
Profile image for Councillor Phil Godfrey
Councillor Phil Godfrey  Liberal Democrats •  Carterton North West
Profile image for Councillor Nick Leverton
Councillor Nick Leverton  Conservative •  Carterton South
Profile image for Councillor Andrew Lyon
Councillor Andrew Lyon  Labour •  Witney Central
Profile image for Councillor Michele Mead
Councillor Michele Mead  Leader of the Conservative Group •  Conservative •  Carterton South
Profile image for Councillor David Melvin
Councillor David Melvin  Liberal Democrats •  Carterton North East
Profile image for Councillor Andrew Prosser
Councillor Andrew Prosser  Executive Member for Climate Action and Nature Recovery. •  Green Party •  Witney North
Profile image for Councillor Sarah Veasey
Councillor Sarah Veasey  Conservative •  North Leigh
Profile image for Councillor Adrian Walsh
Councillor Adrian Walsh  Conservative •  Ducklington
Profile image for Councillor Alistair Wray
Councillor Alistair Wray  Liberal Democrats •  Bampton and Clanfield
Andrea McCaskie
Nick Dalby
William Hayes
Michelle Ouzman
Max Thompson
Joan Desmond
Abby Fettes
Sarah Hegerty
Esther Hill
Kelly Murray
Peter Pearson
Phil Shaw
Kim Smith
Profile image for Councillor Sandra Simpson
Councillor Sandra Simpson  Green Party •  Witney North
James Nelson

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