9 homes at Land to the rear of 87-89 Lower Icknield Way, Chinnor

What was proposed

An application for nine detached dwellings on a site with existing permission in principle for eight to nine homes.

“Description of development: Erection of 9 detached dwellings.”

“The planning officer presented the report and advised that the site had an extent permission in principle on the site for the erection of eight to nine dwellings.”

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Officers' assessment of the site

Officers found no material harm to character, light, outlook or privacy, and the highway authority, waste team and ecology officer raised no objection.

“Officers considered the proposed development would not result in any material harm to the character and appearance of the area and that the interrelationship between the proposed dwellings and their immediate neighbours would be acceptable in respect of light, outlook and privacy.”

“The highway authority had advised that the proposed access and parking arrangements would not give rise to conditions that would be prejudicial to highway and pedestrian safety. The waste management team were satisfied with the proposed layout from a waste collection perspective.”

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What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval, saying the scheme complied with relevant planning policies.

“The officer advised that the application would comply with relevant development planning policies and recommended it for approval subject to the conditions listed in the report.”

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Who spoke

A parish councillor and a supporter spoke on the application.

What members debated

Members raised cumulative impact, access arrangements and the relationship to the neighbouring development, but agreed each application stood on its own merits.

“Members queried the proposed access. Members were advised that the granting of access rights to facilitate the development was a civil matter between the respective landowners. A planning condition was recommended to prevent occupation of dwellings prior to implementation of access.”

“Members acknowledged concerns around cumulative impact but stated that the application must be considered on it’s own merits. Members noted that the conditions covered the concerns that had been raised.”

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What was decided

The committee approved the application subject to the conditions listed, including on access, drainage and ecology.

“A motion, moved and seconded, to approve the application was carried on being put to the vote.”

“RESOLVED: to approve planning application P25/S3304/FUL subject to the following conditions: Commencement 3 years – Full Planning Permission 2. Approved plans 3. Surface water drainage works (pre-commencement) 4. Foul drainage works (pre-commencement) 5. Construction phase surface water management (pre-commencement) 6. Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan (pre-commencement) 7. Construction method statement (CEMP) (pre-commencement) 8.”

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