Hanwell Village Parish Council

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Planned Developments and Site Proposals

Hanwell Fields
A Planning Application 06/01600/OUT has been submitted to Cherwell District Council to develop the land east of the Warwick Road. This is land north of the newly constructed spine road linking Warwick Road and Southam Road, Banbury.

The application is in outline form and has been made by Persimmon Homes Ltd, Lord De La Warr and Mr & Mrs Donger. It is for residential development (up to a maximum of 400 dwellings) with associated vehicular access.

Application Refused
The application was refused by the Planning Authority following a successful campaign spearheaded by Hanwell Parish Council incorporating the views of villagers and other interested parties.
Read the letters sent on behalf of Hanwell residents from the Parish Council:
Letter to Cherwell District Council opposing Planning Application and sites included in Local Plan
Covering Letter to Local Councillors Word Documents

APPEAL Persimmon Homes Ltd, Lord De La Warr and Mr & Mrs Donger have appealed against the refusal of outline planning permission. This means the appeal will be decided at an Inquiry starting on 24th July 2007. The appeal reference number is:

APP/C3105/A/06/2030989 More details . . .

Parish Council Action
The issue was discussed at the January Parish Council meeting. It was decided that our strategy should be to seek advice from professionals in the field to ascertain how best to protect the interest of Hanwell residents.
There are several options to be considered. For example a personal appearance could be made at the Inquiry (with a representative or otherwise) either to represent the views of just Hanwell Parish Council or jointly with other local Parish Councils.
Equally we must also consider the possibility that by appearing in person we could potentially harm our case; a case already accepted by Cherwell District Council.
So, at this stage we will be taking advice but we will also keep residents well informed regarding the guidance we receive and how this affects our strategy in respect of the Inquiry.

Comments already submitted by individuals or the Parish Council will be forwarded to the Planning Inspectorate.

Useful Links
Cherwell District Council Document showing map of proposed area of development:
http://www.cherwell-dc.gov.uk/files/publicationscheme/3977-755.pdf

Local Plan
There have been a number of sites identified in Hanwell Village as possible sites for planning applications in the future. A map of the sites and further infomation on the Local Plan is available from: http://www.cherwell-dc.gov.uk/planning/LocalPlans.cfm

Supplement to the Local Plan
An additional site has been proposed for inclusion in the Local Plan that will effect Hanwell village. This site is for large scale expansion of Hanwell Fields north of the spine road and is a different site to the outline planning application for Hanwell Fields below.
The full Supplemental document can be inspected online from:
http://www.cherwell-dc.gov.uk/files/publicationscheme/4319-779.pdf
(Page 23 for map of Hanwell Fields' site)
Comments and reasons about the suitability of this site can be made to the Community Engagement Officer: Astrid Blackburn at Planning and Development Services, Cherwell District Council, Bodicote House, Bodicote, Banbury OX15 4AA or emailed to:
Astrid Blackburn (Deadline for comments has now passed. Awaiting publication of Local Plan)

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