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Scoping Opinion - Hybrid planning application comprising: Outline planning permission (with all matters reserved apart from access) for the development of up to 1,295 residential units (1,235 homes (Use Class C3) and a 60-bed extra care facility (Use Class C2)) and supporting infrastructure, a pub / restaurant / hotel (sui generis) up to 1,000sqm and associated parking areas, access, allotments and public open space; and Full planning permission for the development of 34 residential units (Use Class C3) and associated parking areas, access and public open space.

Graven Hill Circular Road Ambrosden

Scoping Opinion IssuedReference: 24/03284/SCOPCherwell District Council

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Application summary

Status
Scoping Opinion Issued
Application type
Scoping Opinion
Received
9 Dec 2024
Validated
9 Dec 2024
Determination deadline
14 Feb 2025
Local authority
Cherwell District Council

Application overview

Scoping Opinion - Hybrid planning application comprising: Outline planning permission (with all matters reserved apart from access) for the development of up to 1,295 residential units (1,235 homes (Use Class C3) and a 60-bed extra care facility (Use Class C2)) and supporting infrastructure, a pub / restaurant / hotel (sui generis) up to 1,000sqm and associated parking areas, access, allotments and public open space; and Full planning permission for the development of 34 residential units (Use Class C3) and associated parking areas, access and public open space.

Proposal details

Reference
24/03284/SCOP
Ward
Bicester South And Ambrosden
Parish
Bicester
Agent
PJ Planning

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Application location

Graven Hill Circular Road Ambrosden

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Documents 17 of 17

DocumentPublishedAction
Scoping ReportApplication Documents8 Dec 2024View
AMENDED WIE11386-173-07-007 - Cumulative Scheme Locations - A03.pdfPlans – Details4 Feb 2025View
Environmental ProtectionConsultation Response17 Dec 2024View
Sport England responseConsultation Response19 Dec 2024View
East West Railways commentsConsultation Response19 Dec 2024View
Oxford Fire & Rescue ServiceConsultation Response19 Dec 2024View
Natural EnglandConsultation Response20 Dec 2024View
Natural England responseConsultation Response20 Dec 2024View
Thames Valley PoliceConsultation Response30 Dec 2024View
OCC Planning ArchaeologistConsultation Response23 Dec 2024View
Recreation & LeisureConsultation Response8 Jan 2025View
Ambrosden Parish CouncilConsultation Response16 Jan 2025View
Oxfordshire County Council responseConsultation Response21 Jan 2025View
BBOWT response toConsultation Response28 Jan 2025View
Bicester Town CouncilConsultation Response27 Jan 2025View
Graven Hill Residents AssociationConsultation Response11 Feb 2025View
EcologyConsultation Response23 Apr 2025View

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Scoping Opinion Issued
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