{"id":17941,"date":"2012-09-27T16:09:42","date_gmt":"2012-09-27T15:09:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bloxham.info\/broadsheet\/?p=17941"},"modified":"2013-01-28T22:35:18","modified_gmt":"2013-01-28T22:35:18","slug":"village-meeting-outcomes-24-sept-2012","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bloxham.info\/broadsheet\/village-meeting-outcomes-24-sept-2012\/","title":{"rendered":"Village Meeting – 24 Sept 2012: What Next?"},"content":{"rendered":"
This is from the online Bloxham Broadsheet not directly from the Parish Council. The P.C. will doubtless publish its own account in due course.<\/div>\n

There was hardly a spare seat in the Church as nigh-on 400 Bloxham residents assembled for the special Parish Council Information Meeting to address the continuing onslaught of speculative developers on Bloxham.
\nA measure of the strength of feeling may be judged from the fact that people leaving spontanously donated around \u00a3600 to enhance the Parish Council’s ability to retain the character of Bloxham which would include expenditure upon keeping residents fully up-to-date upon the issues that had been discussed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Cllr. Alan Mole talked residents through the Gladman development proposals and Cllr. Geoff Mollard followed with an account of the Frampton proposals.
\nThere were then brief inputs from other Parish Councillors and from district councillor Chris Heath prior to the meeting being opened up for inputs from the ‘audience.’<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The overwhelming feeling was one of a need to retain the village character and that this was not best served by allowing successive disparate and totally innapropriate high-density urban-style developments to be added outside the existing village boundaries even futher testing our already creaking infrastructure. As if to illustrate the latter point part of the Bloxham Park estate was in darkness as I walked home past the crews of electrical maintenance engineers trying to restore power to Manning Close and nearby houses!<\/p>\n

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Three things to do now!<\/h2>\n

Object – but it needs to relate to the planning rules! You can access a letter from the Parish Council offering suggestions to include.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
What<\/th>\nWhen<\/th>\nHow<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Send in your objections on the Gladman Development if you haven’t already done so.<\/td>\n\u00a0Now!<\/td>\n\n
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  1. Read through the Parish Council crib-sheets.
    \nClick here<\/a> for a template letter.
    \n    Click here<\/a> for the arguments that are pretty much the same for both developments.<\/li>\n
  2. You could write to Caroline Roche,\u00a0 CDC Planning Department, Bodicote House,\u00a0 Banbury OX15 4AA.<\/li>\n
  3. Alternatively email Caroline Roche Caroline.Roche@cherwell-dc.gov.uk<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. You could try clicking here.<\/a> With a bit of luck it will enter the address of Caroline Roche + all the planning committee into your email for you so you can email everyone concerened!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Send in your objections on the Frampton Development<\/td>\nNow!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Attend the Planning Committee decision-making meeting.<\/td>\n8th November at\u00a0 4:00 p.m. at Bodicote House<\/p>\n

Apparently – changed from 11th October because Gladman failed to provide the required information on time!<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Put it in your diary now!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

In theory you can also add your comments directly to the website but several computer-literate residents have tried this and spent a considerable time typing in an objection that the CDC site then turned into gobbledygook – so safer to email or write.<\/p>\n

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What large Bloxham developments are proposed?<\/h2>\n

Developers will choose when to reveal their plans.<\/p>\n

Currently\u00a0 there are two definite\u00a0 proposals and one\u00a0 ‘screening option’\u00a0 proposal with Cherwell District Council\u00a0 – but likely many more speculative bids in the pipeline as developers try to capitalise on the absence of district and parish plans.
\nAll this takes no account of the fact that over the past six years, 179 new houses have already been added to the village. The issues of overfull schools and medical facilities, of dire traffic around the shops, Milton Road junction and the mini-roundabout, of overstretched utilities and of increased flooding affect the whole village. Besides which we have no desire to forfeit our village character in a haphazard townification process!<\/p>\n

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Developer<\/th>\nWhere<\/th>\nWhat (Click to enlarge)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Gladman, Gladman House, Alexandria Way, Congleton, Cheshire
\nCW12 1LB<\/td>\n		Barford Rd – A firm proposal to build 75 houses<\/td>\n\"\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Framptons,42 North Bar, Banbury. You can find out more about the company here<\/a>.<\/td>\nMilton Road – A firm proposal to build 85 houses<\/td>\n\"\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Woolf-Bond Planning, The Mitfords, Basingstoke Road
\nThree Mile Cross, Reading, Berks
\nRG7 1AT<\/td>\n		Quarry Close – So far just an initial approach re 55 houses.<\/td>\n\"\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Can I see what other residents have said?<\/h2>\n

Yes – in theory but accessing the planning data on the CDC website is almost on a par with hacking into the pentagon!<\/p>\n

So – here’s how you get into the CDC site!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Step<\/th>\nAction<\/th>\nClick to enlarge graphic<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Go to the CDC Planning site<\/td>\nClick on this link<\/a> to get to a CDC Planning page<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Copy the CDC reference number
\nFor Framptons it’s 12\/01139\/OUT
\nFor Gladmans it’s 12\/00926\/OUT<\/td>\n		Type or paste the reference into the search box near the bottom of the CDC page. Click search. It may take a while.<\/td>\n\"\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
You now have to choose the correct text to click on<\/td>\nFor Framptons it’s: Residential development comprising …<\/em>
\nFor Gladmans it’s OUTLINE – Proposed development of …<\/em><\/td>\n		\"\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Now click the documents tab on the new page<\/td>\nIt’s always the tab on the top-right of the selection box<\/td>\n\"\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Now click \u2018view associated documents<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\"\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
With a bit of luck you’re there!<\/td>\nClick on the blue hyperlinked text to see the content
\nNavigate to older entries using the grey buttons near the top.<\/td>\n		\"\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Can I see what the developers are saying?<\/h2>\n

You can see what they have submitted to CDC because their documents are in the same place as resident’s comments.
\nYou can also find out something about them by clicking on the links below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Developer Website<\/th>\nPR Documents<\/th>\nPlanning Support Documents<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Gladman Website<\/a><\/td>\nStatement of Community Involvement<\/a><\/td>\nDocuments via Keith Mitchell’s website<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Framptons and Miltondale
\nFramptons website<\/a>
\nMiltondale – no obvious website but company information here<\/a>.<\/td>\n		\u00a0Nothing I’m aware of yet.<\/td>\n\u00a0Only available if on the CDC website – see above.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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What was all the talk about a Local and Parish Plan?<\/h2>\n

These will set the context for future development. So, they are important and at least checking out the summary is essential reading at some point but not necessarily the most urgent task at the moment.<\/p>\n

CDC has Bloxham listed as one of the most sustainable villages which makes it a focus for developers. If we are to forestall ongoing speculative development attempts it will be essential that the Parish Council create a Parish Plan in the near future that sets out what appropriate <\/strong>development we see for Bloxham – so expect to be consulted on this soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
What<\/th>\nClick here to access<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
The summary draft local plan<\/td>\n\"\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The full draft local plan<\/td>\n\"\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
National Planning Framework
\nLocal and Parish Plans need to fit with this.<\/td>\n		\"\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Planning Help
\nA useful website for those new to planning.<\/td>\n		\"\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Who will make the decisions at CDC?<\/h2>\n

Cherwell District Council Planning Committee<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Name and Link<\/th>\nRole<\/th>\nEmail address<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Councillor Rose Stratford<\/a><\/td>\n(Chairman)<\/td>\ncllr.rose.stratford@cherwell-dc.gov.uk<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Councillor Alastair Milne Home<\/a><\/td>\n(Vice Chairman)<\/td>\ncllr.alastair.milnehome@cherwell-dc.gov.uk<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Councillor Ken Atack<\/a><\/td>\nCropredy<\/td>\ncllr.ken.atack@cherwell-dc.gov.uk<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Councillor Fred Blackwell<\/a><\/td>\nBanbury<\/td>\ncllr.fred.blackwell@cherwell-dc.gov.uk<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Councillor Colin Clarke<\/a><\/td>\nBanbury<\/td>\ncllr.colin.clarke@cherwell-dc.gov.uk<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Councillor Tim Emptage<\/a><\/td>\nKidlington<\/td>\ncllr.tim.emptage@cherwell-dc.gov.uk<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Councillor Michael Gibbard<\/a><\/td>\nGosford<\/td>\ncllr.michael.gibbard@cherwell-dc.gov.uk<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Councillor Chris Heath<\/a><\/td>\nBloxham & Bodicote<\/td>\ncllr.chris.heath@cherwell-dc.gov.uk<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Councillor David Hughes<\/a><\/td>\nLaunton<\/td>\ncllr.david.hughes@cherwell-dc.gov.uk<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Councillor Russell Hurle<\/a><\/td>\nBicester West<\/td>\ncllr.russell.hurle@cherwell-dc.gov.uk<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Councillor Mike Kerford-Byrnes<\/a><\/td>\nAstons Heyford<\/td>\nCllr.Mike.KerfordByrnes@cherwell-dc.gov.uk<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Councillor James Macnamara<\/a><\/td>\nAstons \/ Heyford<\/td>\ncllr.james.macnamara@cherwell-dc.gov.uk<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Councillor George Parish<\/a><\/td>\nBanbury<\/td>\ncllr.george.parish@cherwell-dc.gov.uk<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Councillor D M Pickford<\/a><\/td>\nBicester<\/td>\ncllr.debbie.pickford@cherwell-dc.gov.uk<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Councillor G A Reynolds<\/a><\/td>\nSibford<\/td>\ncllr.george.reynolds@cherwell-dc.gov.uk<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Councillor Leslie F Sibley<\/a><\/td>\nBicester West<\/td>\ncllr.leslie.sibley@cherwell-dc.gov.uk<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Councillor Trevor Stevens<\/a><\/td>\nGosford<\/td>\ncllr.trevor.stevens@cherwell-dc.gov.uk<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Councillor Lawrie Stratford<\/a><\/td>\nBicester East<\/td>\ncllr.lawrie.stratford@cherwell-dc.gov.uk<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

There are also reserve members of the planning committee a list of whom can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Should I contact my District Councillor?<\/h2>\n

These decisions are made at District Council level.
\nYour District Councillors were all at this meeting and are all fully aware of the strength of feeling.
\nYou representative on the Planning Committee is Chris Heath<\/a> whom you should contact if you have specific points to make. Chris holds a ‘councillor’s surgery<\/a>‘ at the ex-Servicemen’s Hall where you can speak face to face.<\/p>\n

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Should I contact my MP?<\/h2>\n

Tony Baldry has been helpfully active in asking questions in Whitehall to help clarify various points concerning CDC and proposed local developments.
\nHe is not directly involved in the decision-making process\u00a0 but clearly he is a good person to have ‘on-board.’ He is almost certainly fully aware of the increasing strength of feeling within the village.
\nShould you want to contact him you can find details on his website here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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How do I keep up with events?<\/h2>\n

The Parish Council will use money from the donations to get information around the village in various ways.<\/p>\n

Visit the Parish Council website<\/a><\/p>\n

The Parish Council is also on Facebook and twitter.<\/p>\n

Follow @bloxhampc<\/a>