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Consultation closes | Comments |
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| P14/V2873/O Major Valley Park amended March 2016, August 2016, January 2020, March 2020, May 2020, Dec 2020 Land to the West of Great Western Park development Didcot (in the parishes of Harwell and Milton) Outline planning application for a residential development of up to 4,254 dwellings, mixed-use local centres, primary schools, sports pitches, community and leisure facilities, special needs school, open space and extensive green infrastructure, hard and soft landscaping, attenuation areas, diversions to public rights of way, pedestrian and vehicular access and associated works (as amended by drawings and information accompanying letter from Agent dated 18 September 2015) (as amended by drawings and information accompanying letter from Agent dated 10 March 2016) (as amended by drawings and information accompanying letter from Agent dated 10 March 2016 and on 21 August 2019) as amended by drawings and information accompanying letter from Agent dated 10 March 2016, 21 August 2019 and 24 January 2020) as amended by additional information - surface water drainage 30.3.2020 as amended by revised plans 0 parameter and phasing May 2020 as amended by amended plans - parameters & access December 2020 |
January 20, 2015 February 26, 2021 |
January 25, 2021 | See Developments page Original application discussed at meeting 2015-03-10, Amendments first discussed at meeting 2015-10-06. Response (objection) agreed at committee meeting 2015-10-27. Draft of further response discussed at committee meeting 2016-03-29. Subject to corrections approved for submission by due date of 6 April. Objection. RESPONSE TO AMENDED APPLICATION April 2020 (PC meeting 22.4.2020) - No comments. RESPONSE TO AMENDED APPLICATION Feb 2020 - The council reiterates its former objections to the application. Whilst recognising that one of the cycle paths has been widened, the design is still unsafe as it allows parking parallel to the path. With regard to archaeological searches, the council welcomes the proposed arrangements and requests that they are carried out as proposed. Noting the comments of Harwell Parish History Group, the council asks that any finds are suitably catalogued and that the information is provided for the parish. If possible could the finds be displayed in the parish? RESPONSE TO AMENDED APPLICATION Oct 2019 - NB Original comments on this application still apply - please see previous responses. Council objects to this application - Council has concerns about lack of healthcare provision, especially as it now appears that a crisis is looming locally because of an already overloaded healthcare system. Regular appointments in Didcot surgeries are currently running at a 5 week waiting period and, with doubts over the deliverability of a sufficient capacity site on GWP, it would be prudent to assign land in Valley Park in the event it is needed for this purpose. The amended design and access (DAS) statement raises serious concerns. The original approved road layout included segregated cycle tracks along the main route through Valley Park and this was actually one of the better features of this development. These plans have been dropped in this proposal in favour of throwing cyclists onto the main road with no protection. The developers claim a 20mph limit is sufficient but without sufficient engineering or enforcement this limit will be routinely exceeded, particularly on the main road through the site. This is already demonstrated in GWP where, despite bends and chicanes, the 20mph limit is widely ignored. This approach also contravenes the OCC cycling design standards which is clear that on Spine or Primary distributor roads, a minimum of stepped tracks are to be provided if the road serves more than 500 homes. This applies regardless of the speed limit, including 20mph and is due to the traffic volume expected. From the OCC cycling design standards, 2017. "2.2.6 Along such roads, sometimes referred to as spine roads, the minimum provisions for cycle users are stepped cycle tracks (sometimes called hybrid cycle lanes, terraced or similar) on each side of the road. This applies to any new road serving a new development where it connects together two existing roads and serves a development of greater than 500 houses. This also applies to smaller sites where these will ultimately form a larger overall development meeting these criteria." Table 1. also makes clear that stepped tracks would be the minimum expected provision for this type of road. Design of cycle paths/lanes does not adhere to the Walking & Cycling Design Guide – the design of the cycle paths/lanes should revert to original designs to give maximum protection to cyclists. Cycle paths should also be cohesive with neighbouring developments. Another major concern are the illustrative road layouts. B1-C, B2, C-D and A-B2. These appear to show cycle lanes/tracks in the door zone of car parking and is completely unacceptable. Either relocate the cycle tracks to the other side of the verge, remove the parking or widen the cycle tracks to allow safe space to pass parked cars. Where bus stops cross the cycle path, bus stop bypasses should be used to prevent buses and cyclists crossing paths. C-D has cycle tracks widths below the minimum specified in the cycling standards, it is completely unacceptable that on a blank canvas development anything narrower than the recommended width be provided. There are no on carriageway cycle tracks in this masterplan that meet the recommended width of 1.8m. Council has serious concerns about the design of the roundabout at Harwell Link Road as shown in the amended DAS. The construction of this roundabout severed the relatively easy pedestrian/cyclist route to/from Didcot, a section that is a key part of the major cyclist commuting route serving the Village, Harwell Campus and local schools. It is also popular with mobility scooter users going to/from GWP and Didcot. While traffic levels are low, the informal crossings on this roundabout are manageable. At busier periods however it can be harder to cross, especially for those who require a bit more time. The alternative that has been provided, a bridleway and signalised crossing, is so inconvenient that is is rarely used. The new plans include a 5 arm roundabout design that again directly contravenes the cycling design standards (3.3.5) with tangential design on every arm. This roundabout is designed for speed and, with the higher volume of traffic expected from Valley Park, this will make informal crossings completely unsuitable, provision of zebra crossings on the slower speed arms (all arms except the link road) would improve this design.. The current design completely ignore the needs of non-motorised users. There are no safe and convenient cycle paths/bridle paths, no pedestrian crossings on the Link Road arm of the roundabout, and turning angles are too shallow to slow traffic enough to allow safe passage for cyclists and pedestrians. Response to amended application June 2020 - Objection - reiterate previous objections. |
| P20/V2438/HH Single storey front extension & internal amendments at 19 The Croft Amended plans Jan 2021 Erection of new single storey extension to front elevation and associated internal amendments. Location 19 The Croft Harwell Didcot OX11 0ED AMENDMENT Jan 2021 - drawings & plans |
October 2, 2020 February 5, 2021 |
October 26, 2020 | Response October 2020 Council does not object but has concerns regarding loss of parking space and poor parking provision change of sight line in the street would have a detrimental effect on the whole aspect of The Croft and agrees with comments from Highways officer regarding parking. Please also take neighbours' comments into consideration. |
| P20/V3190/FUL New 2-bed house at 20 Loder Road New two bedroom house Location 20 Loder Road Harwell |
December 16, 2020 February 10, 2021 |
January 25, 2021 | |
| P20/V3325/FUL Refurbishment of Harwellian Club including windows, landscaping, hardstanding & gence Refurbishment of Harwellian Club Building. Including new & replacement windows, doors, garden landscaping including hardstanding & fence. Location Harwellian Club Building Westfield Harwell |
January 6, 2021 March 3, 2021 |
January 29, 2021 | |
| P21/V0022/DIS Discharge application (travel plan) at B151/B152 Eighth Sreet Discharge condition 4 (Travel Plan) on planning application P18/V2806/FUL Creation of hard standing adjacent to building with associated landscaping. Related Applications P18/V2806/FUL Location B151 / B152 Eighth Street Harwell Harwell Campus |
January 4, 2021 February 15, 2021 |