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.