December 2022

PLANNING MATTERS 20th December 2022

Keeping Iffley and wider community updated

Horse Fields

OxPlace has submitted its application to build 32 homes, from maisonettes to 5-bedroom houses, on the Horse Fields. Their brochure is available online here:

https://consultwithyou.co.uk/oxplace/iffley

As soon as the application is uploaded on the City Council Planning portal, we will let FOIV members know by email. If you’re not on our email list but would like to voice your opinion on the application for development, please check the City Council planning portal in January, and search for ‘Meadow Lane, Iffley’.

https://www.oxford.gov.uk/info/20066/planning_applications

Additional information has been provided for the application detailed below, with a revised date for submission for comments.

22/02371/FULLast Date for Comments 28th Dec.
AddressAddress 3 Iffley Turn
Description Demolition of existing dwelling house. Erection of 1 x 3 bed detached dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) and 2 x 4 bed semi-detached dwellinghouses (Use Class C3). Provision of private amenity space, bin and cycle storage. (Additional Information).

planning@friendsofiffley.org

FOIV Committee
Bulletin 36 – 20th December 2022

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Donnington Cycle Track application is live

Deadline Thursday 15th December 2022

Ref 22/02446/CT3 Removal of existing fencing and formation of footpath and cycle path and associated landscaping works. | Donnington Recreation Ground Freelands Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 4BT

You can have your say – see the link below. FOIV have concerns that the route favoured by the Council is unnecessarily damaging as it will clear a substantial number of the group of mature willows and other trees adjoining Meadow Lane – this causes it to fail to comply with new statutory provisions under the Environment Act 2021. FOIV maintains there are less damaging ways to address pedestrian and cycle damage to the football playing surface, and deliver a surfaced cycle link around the edge of the recreation ground. The submitted option simply creates a new ‘desire line’ (diagonally across the Rec from Meadow Lane to Arnold Road) that may just move the damage to another part of the playing fields. The proposed route will not prevent people continuing to cross the Rec on the current ‘desire line’ ie diagonally from Cavell Road to the current exit. This exit is to become a kissing gate – not great for disabled users. The new proposed exit is on an incline that might lead to added danger for users of the Quiet Route caused by cyclists coming too fast on to Meadow Lane.

See link to OCC planning portal
https://www.oxford.gov.uk/info/20066/planning_applications/328/view_and_comment_on_planning_applications

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Hamish Scott

by Simon Courtenay-Taylor

You will no doubt be saddened and shocked to hear of the sudden and unexpected death of Hamish Scott at home in the early hours of Wednesday 7th December. Hamish had not been unwell and, indeed, had been busy making plans for events leading up to Christmas to enjoy together with his wife Julia Smith. I’m sure all our thoughts go out to Julia at this time.

Hamish was a stalwart in the village shop, a regular participator at many community events around the village and someone who was always happy to support causes that meant so much to us all in this community. Everyone we’ve spoken to has come back with the same
comment: a true gentleman.

His long and illustrious career as an international historian has been marked by many published works, the most recent of which is in the very final stages of preparation for publication. As a senior research fellow at Jesus College he will no doubt be much missed by his friends and colleagues in academe, as he is in this community.

A great lover of classical music Hamish was a regular at many of Oxford’s venues, at Longborough opera and at concert halls far and wide. His love and support of great music was a constant and his clear and informed opinion on the artists he heard will be missed by many.

The funeral & memorial arrangements will be announced in due course.

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PLANNING MATTERS 14th December 2022

Keeping Iffley and wider community updated

Consultation period for 66 Church Way has been extended to 28th December

Erection of a rear garden outbuilding. (Part Retrospective). (Amended plans)

** The new decision date is now 5th January 2023 **

Donnington Cycle Track – As a result of FOIV lobbying a decision on this will now be taken by the Planning Committee, rather than through delegated powers to the Planning Officer. We will let you know the date.

Court Place

As this drone shot shows, construction of the foundations for the blocks has started.

At our request Felthams have kindly trimmed the hedge on East Church and cleared the pavement of leaves.

There is a restriction that no vehicles associated with the construction can use the village. We are aware of two instances of delivery vehicles contravening this. And in Rosehill vehicles are not always using the designated delivery route. With the support of Jeremy the OUD/L&G JV’s Project Manager FOIV are addressing these and other issues with Felthams senior management.

FOIV going forward into 2023 – We hope you find these regular planning bulletins informative and welcome any improvement suggestions to the planning service we provide. planning@friendsofiffley.org

Meanwhile, the Chair and Committee of FOIV wish everyone an enjoyable Christmas and a new year of continued commitment to preserving and conserving our beautiful Iffley and wider community.

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FOIV Committee
Bulletin 35 – 14th December 2022

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