Title: Godswell Park, Bloxham
Author: Rebecca Horley
Last saved by: Nathanael Stock
Company: Cherwell District Council

Bicester Heritage, Buckingham Road, Bicester | 18/00140/NMA
Case Officer: | Michael Sackey | Recommendation: Approval
Applicant: | Bicester Heritage
Proposal: | Change of specification from metal to timber windows to match adjacent buildings (proposed as Non Material Amendment to 17/01847/F)
Expiry Date:	11 December 2018

1.	APPLICATION SITE AND LOCALITY 

1.1.	The site is the main access point for the former RAF Bicester technical site from the Classified Road the A4421.  Currently the site constitutes a two-way carriage way with simple arm entry barrier and wire fencing. There are two short sections of low walling with ‘Bicester Heritage’ signage, which is the company that owns and is developing the site. 
1.2.	The site is within the designated RAF Bicester Conservation Area and is situated opposite the grade II listed Guard And Fire Party House and Station Offices And Operation Block, which flank the road either side of the entrance-way.
2.	DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
2.1.	The application relates to a proposed change in material for the windows in the approved building to be timber rather than Crittall metal windows.
2.2.	The current application relates to additional plans received on the (11.12.2018) relating to sectional details of the windows and the overall structure, reference “12068/708” and “section plan (Head, meeting stiles, Cill, Jamb and Astragal)” 
3.	RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

3.1.	There is no planning history directly relevant to the proposal 
Application Ref. | Proposal | Decision
17/01847/F | Alterations to existing site access including installation of replacement security gates and erection of gatehouse | Application Permitted
4.	PRE-APPLICATION DISCUSSIONS

4.1.	The following pre-application discussions have taken place with regard to this proposal: 

5.	RESPONSE TO CONSULTATION

6.1.	Below is a summary of the consultation responses received at the time of writing this report. Responses are available to view in full on the Council’s website, via the online Planning Register.
CONSULTEES
6.2.	Conservation – No objections to the proposals.  Full comments available on file.
6.	APPRAISAL

5.1	Apart from the changes in material, the development would have a similar appearance to that which has been approved and the windows proposed would be in keeping with the existing windows of the site. 
5.2	It is noted the brickwork to the building is now shown to be in Flemish Bond, which is considered appropriate.
5.3	Plans have now been received to show appropriate frame and glazing bar widths.
5.4	The proposal would not have any significant impact on the heritage asset or raise any new issues.
7.	Conclusion
In summary, having regards to the changes and for the reasons above, the proposed openings are considered to fulfil the criteria for non-material amendments.
8.	Recommendation - Approve

Case Officer: | Michael Sackey | DATE: 07.12.2018
Checked By: | Nathanael Stock | DATE: 11.12.2018