The Minutes of the meeting held on 3 March 2021 were agreed as a correct record and would be signed by the Chair.

Councillor Rowland declared a prejudicial interest in Items 90 and 91 (201585/FUL & 201586/ADV – 109A Oxford Road and 200142/FUL – 109B Oxford Road) on the grounds of predetermination.  She lived on Zinzan Street, which joined Oxford Road at the properties.

(i)       New Appeals

The Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a schedule giving details of notification received from the Planning Inspectorate regarding a planning appeal, the method of determination for which she had already expressed a preference in accordance with delegated powers, which was attached as Appendix  ...  view the full minutes text for item 88.

The Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report giving details in Table 1 of six prior approval applications received, and in Table 2 of eleven applications for prior approval decided, between 18 February and 18 March 2021.

Resolved –    That the report be noted.

201585/FUL - Change of use from an estate agent use class E to a restaurant and hot food takeaway sui generis use class. 

201586/ADV - Fascia and a projecting sign.

The Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report on the above applications.  An update report was  ...  view the full minutes text for item 90.

Change of use from sui generis (betting shop) to Class E restaurant with ancillary sui generis takeaway and replacement shopfront (Part retrospective) (amended description).

The Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report on the above application.  An update report was tabled at the meeting which provided  ...  view the full minutes text for item 91.

Demolition of existing structures and erection of a series of buildings ranging in height from 1 to 11 storeys, including residential dwellings (C3 use class) and retail floorspace (A3 use class), together with a new north-south pedestrian link, connecting Christchurch Bridge to Vastern Road.

The Executive Director for Economic Growth  ...  view the full minutes text for item 92.

New replacement leisure centre including a 25m 8 lane competition pool and diving, with associated parking and landscaping, followed by demolition of existing centre. 

The Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report on the above application.  An update report was tabled at the meeting which provided  ...  view the full minutes text for item 93.

Demolition of detached house and annex and erection of 3 storey building for 3x3, 3x2, and 6x1 bed flats, with undercroft parking, landscaping and bin stores (amended). 

The Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report on the above application. 

Comments and objections were received and considered.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 94.

Leisure centre extension to include a 25m 6 lane pool, fitness suite, cafe, activity room, parking spaces and landscaping, and the refurbishment of the existing grandstand to include demolition of the existing entrance lobby, internal works and roof works. 

The Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a  ...  view the full minutes text for item 95.

Change of use of an established lake for recreation and sports purposes.

The Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report on the above application. 

Comments and objections were received and considered.

Resolved –

(1)      That South Oxfordshire District Council be informed that Reading Borough Council raised  ...  view the full minutes text for item 96.

A hybrid application comprising the following elements: Outline application for up to 265 dwellings on the western part of the site and a mixed use building comprising 450sqm (GIA) of floorspace in use class D1 to provide a community healthcare hub and residential above (included in the 265 dwellings); Engineering  ...  view the full minutes text for item 97.