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Council planning record
Land north-east of the A4074/B4009 Elm Bridge Roundabout; and land north of the new residential development to the north of Littleworth Road, at Benson, South Oxfordshire
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Land north-east of the A4074/B4009 Elm Bridge Roundabout; and land north of the new residential development to the north of Littleworth Road, at Benson, South Oxfordshire
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Construction of a single lane two-way carriageway on raised earth embankments, comprising section 4 of Benson Relief Road, to tie-in with Elm Bridge Roundabout, Oxford Road and Section 3 of Benson Relief Road (known as Edge Road). Construction of adjacent footways/cycleways, lighting, surface water drainage, landscaping and planting. Construction of a Flood Compensation Area, comprising an excavated area, drainage channels to Lady Brook, an earth bund, timber boundary fencing, planting, a haul route to connect with Hale Road and a temporary materials stockpile area
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
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| Benson Relief Road Departure Form FinalApplication Documents | 31 Aug 2021 | View |
| Benson Relief Road EIA Screening Form FinalApplication Documents | 31 Aug 2021 | View |
| Approved Application Form updated 30.08.2021Application Documents | 31 Aug 2021 | View |
| Consultation Response Benson Neighbourhood Plan TeamApplication Documents | 4 Oct 2021 | View |
| Consultation Response Landscape Specialist OccApplication Documents | 4 Oct 2021 | View |
| Consultation Response Natural EnglandApplication Documents | 4 Oct 2021 | View |
| Consultation Response Protected Species Officer OccApplication Documents | 4 Oct 2021 | View |
| Consultation Response Public Health Occ (emails)Application Documents | 4 Oct 2021 | View |
| Consultation Response Public Rights Of WayApplication Documents | 4 Oct 2021 | View |
| Consultation Response Environmental Health OfficerApplication Documents | 20 Oct 2021 | View |
| Consultation Response South Oxfordshire DcApplication Documents | 22 Oct 2021 | View |
| Consultation Response Ea (attached Document)Application Documents | 1 Nov 2021 | View |
| Consultation Response EaApplication Documents | 1 Nov 2021 | View |
| Consultation Response Transport DC (OCC)Application Documents | 1 Nov 2021 | View |
| Approved Additional Information Existing Benson Road Lighting Calculation Lady Brook 19 November 2021Application Documents | 19 Nov 2021 | View |
| Approved Additional Information Proposed Benson Road Lighting Calculation Lady Brook 19 November 2021Application Documents | 19 Nov 2021 | View |
| Approved Additional Information Benson Relief Road Section 4 Ecological Impact Assessment Rev 3.0 18 November 2021Application Documents | 19 Nov 2021 | View |
| Approved Additional Information Responses to EA Objections 15 and 19 November 2021Application Documents | 25 Jan 2022 | View |
| Approved Additional Information Benson Relief Road Section 4 Dust Management Plan 16 November 2021Application Documents | 19 Nov 2021 | View |
| Consultation Response Occ Public Health (third And Second Response )Application Documents | 19 Nov 2021 | View |
| Consultation Response Environment Agency (second Response)Application Documents | 23 Dec 2021 | View |
| Approved Additional Information Benson Relief Road Section 4 Flood Risk Assessment Rev 2.0 15 November 2021Application Documents | 25 Jan 2022 | View |
| Decision Notice R3.0106/21Application Documents | 25 Jan 2022 | View |
| Delegated Report Final 13 January 22 R3.0106/21Application Documents | 25 Jan 2022 | View |
| Approved ApplicationformApplication Documents | 15 Jul 2022 | View |
| Approved Benson Relief Road Section 4 Planning Conditions Cover Letter 16 05 22Application Documents | 15 Jul 2022 | View |
| Approved Fca Earth Bund Illustrative SectionApplication Documents | 15 Jul 2022 | View |
| Approved Fca Landscape MasterplanApplication Documents | 15 Jul 2022 | View |
| Approved Landscape And Ecological Managment Plan Rev 2.0Application Documents | 15 Jul 2022 | View |
| Approved Landscape Typical Details (sheet 1 Of 3)Application Documents | 15 Jul 2022 | View |
| Approved Landscape Typical Details (sheet 2 Of 3)Application Documents | 15 Jul 2022 | View |
| D.p Approval Agentsletter R3.0054 22Application Documents | 15 Jul 2022 | View |
| Pl D.papprovalagentsletter R3.0075 22Application Documents | 18 Jul 2022 | View |
| Approved Applicationform(2)Application Documents | 18 Jul 2022 | View |
| Approved Benson Relief Road Section 4 Planning Condition 3 Cover Letter 13 06 22Application Documents | 18 Jul 2022 | View |
| Approved Benson Relief Road Written Scheme Of Investigation May 2022Application Documents | 18 Jul 2022 | View |
| Approved Mil Hgn Zz Rp Ch 0001 D03 Construction Traffic Management Plan (ctmp)Application Documents | 20 Jul 2022 | View |
| Approved Application FormApplication Documents | 20 Jul 2022 | View |
| Approved Benson Relief Road Section 4 Planning Conditions Cover Letter 16 05 22(3)Application Documents | 20 Jul 2022 | View |
| Approved D.p approval agentsletter R3.0053 22Application Documents | 20 Jul 2022 | View |
| Approved Landscape Typical Details (sheet 3 Of 3)Application Documents | 15 Jul 2022 | View |
| Approved Relief Road Landscape MasterplanApplication Documents | 15 Jul 2022 | View |
| Consultation Response - County Archaeologist Archaeological Services 15/09/2021Application Documents | 15 Sept 2021 | View |
| Consultation Response - Benson Parsh CouncilApplication Documents | 1 Oct 2021 | View |
| Approved Air Quality Assessment Rev 3.0 26.07.2021Application Documents | 20 Aug 2021 | View |
| Ecological Impact AssessmentApplication Documents | 20 Aug 2021 | View |
| Flood Risk AssessmentApplication Documents | 20 Aug 2021 | View |
| Approved Historic Environment Desk Based Assessment Rev 2.0 August 2021Application Documents | 20 Aug 2021 | View |
| Approved Landscape and Visual Appraisal Rev 3.0 July 2021Application Documents | 20 Aug 2021 | View |
| Approved Landscape And Visual Appraisal Appendix A Part 1 July 2021Application Documents | 20 Aug 2021 | View |
| Approved Landscape And Visual Appraisal Appendix A Part 2 July 2021Application Documents | 20 Aug 2021 | View |
| Approved Landscape And Visual Appraisal Appendix A Part 3 July 2021Application Documents | 20 Aug 2021 | View |
| Approved Landscape Masterplan Drawing No. 5194716-ATK-XX-XX-DR-L-0001 Rev P02Application Documents | 20 Aug 2021 | View |
| Approved Flood Compensation Area Landscape Design Drawing no. 5194716-ATK-XX-XX-DR-L-0002 Ref P01Application Documents | 20 Aug 2021 | View |
| Approved Outdoor Lighting Report 19 February 2021Application Documents | 20 Aug 2021 | View |
| Approved Noise Impact Assessment Rev 2.0 26.07.2021Application Documents | 20 Aug 2021 | View |
| Approved Site Waste Management Plan Rev P03 27.07.2021Application Documents | 20 Aug 2021 | View |
| Approved Transport Assessment Rev 1.2 27.07.2021Application Documents | 20 Aug 2021 | View |
| Approved Arboricultural Impact Assessment Rev P01 19.03.2021Application Documents | 20 Aug 2021 | View |
| Approved Geophysics Survey April 2021Application Documents | 20 Aug 2021 | View |
| Approved Ground Investigation Report Part 1 Rev 3.0 12.08.2021Application Documents | 20 Aug 2021 | View |
| Approved Ground Investigation Report Part 2 Rev 3.0 12.08.2021Application Documents | 20 Aug 2021 | View |
| Approved Utilities Planning Statement Rev P03 27.07.2021Application Documents | 20 Aug 2021 | View |
| Approved Cover Letter 13.08.2021Application Documents | 20 Aug 2021 | View |
| Approved Surface Water Drainage Strategy Rev 3.0 12 April 2021Application Documents | 20 Aug 2021 | View |
| R3 OCC Site NoticeApplication Documents | 1 Sept 2021 | View |
| Approved Preliminary Lighting, Layout Design Drawing No. 5080854-SKA-HGL-OR-DR-EO-1301-S0 Rev P02Application Documents | 20 Aug 2021 | View |
| Approved Sight Distance & Junction Visibility Preliminary Design – Drawing No. 201930-SKA-HGN-ZZ-DR-CH-0005 Rev P06Application Documents | 20 Aug 2021 | View |
| Approved Surface Water Drainage General Arrangement Drawing No. 5194716-ATK-HDG-ZZ-DR-CD-0001 Rev P02Application Documents | 20 Aug 2021 | View |
| Approved Scheme Plan - Drawing No. 201930-SKA-HGN-ZZ-DR-CH-0002 Rev P07Application Documents | 20 Aug 2021 | View |
| Approved Existing Site Layout Drawing No. 201930-SKA-HGN-ZZ-DR-CH-0003 Rev P04Application Documents | 20 Aug 2021 | View |
| Approved General Arrangement Flood Compensation Drawing No. 201930-SKA-HGN-ZZ-DR-CH-0006 Rev P06Application Documents | 20 Aug 2021 | View |
| Approved Longitudinal Section Drawing No. 201930-SKA-HGN-ZZ-DR-CH-0007 Rev P05Application Documents | 20 Aug 2021 | View |
| Approved Cross Sections Sheet 1 of 2 Drawing No. 201930-SKA-HGN-ZZ-DR-CH-0008 Rev P06Application Documents | 20 Aug 2021 | View |
| Approved Cross Sections Sheet 2 of 2 Drawing No. 201930-SKA-HGN-ZZ-DR-CH-0009 Rev P06Application Documents | 20 Aug 2021 | View |
| Approved Oxford Road Cross Sections Sheet 1 of 1 Drawing No. 201930-SKA-HGN-ZZ-DR-CH-0010 Rev P06Application Documents | 20 Aug 2021 | View |
| Approved Site Clearance Drawing No. 201930-SKA-HGN-ZZ-DR-CH-0201 Rev P05Application Documents | 20 Aug 2021 | View |
| Approved Earthworks Layout Drawing No. 201930-SKA-HGN-ZZ-DR-CH-0601 Rev P04Application Documents | 20 Aug 2021 | View |
| Approved Indicative Sections Drawing No. 201930-SKA-HGN-ZZ-DR-CH-0602 Rev P04Application Documents | 20 Aug 2021 | View |
| Approved Pavement Layout Drawing No. 201930-SKA-HGN-ZZ-DR-CH-0701 Rev P06Application Documents | 20 Aug 2021 | View |
| Approved Kerbs Footways And Paved Areas Layout - Drawing No. 201930-SKA-HGN-ZZ-DR-CH-1101 Rev P04Application Documents | 20 Aug 2021 | View |
| Approved Traffic Signs And Road Markings - Drawing No. 201930-SKA-HGN-ZZ-DR-CH-1201 Rev P05Application Documents | 20 Aug 2021 | View |
| Approved Traffic Sign Face Design Drawing No. 201930-SKA-HGN-ZZ-DR-CH-1202 Rev P02Application Documents | 20 Aug 2021 | View |
| Approved Utilities Layout Drawing No. 201930-SKA-HGN-ZZ-DR-CH-2602 Rev P04Application Documents | 20 Aug 2021 | View |
| Approved Vehicle Tracking Articulated Vehicle Drawing No. 201930-SKA-HGN-ZZ-DR-CH-2603 P04Application Documents | 20 Aug 2021 | View |
| Approved Traffic Management Plan Drawing No. 201930-SKA-HGN-ZZ-DR-CH-2610 Rev P03Application Documents | 20 Aug 2021 | View |
| Approved Vehicle Tracking Refuse Vehicle Drawing No. 201930-SKA-HGN-ZZ-DR-CH-2604 Rev P04Application Documents | 20 Aug 2021 | View |
| Approved Relief Road General Arrangement Drawing No. 201930-SKA-HGN-ZZ-DR-CH-0004 Rev P11Application Documents | 20 Aug 2021 | View |
| Approved Location Plan Drawing No. 201930-SKA-HGN-ZZ-DR-CH-0001 Rev P04Application Documents | 20 Aug 2021 | View |
| Consultation Response - Benson and Crowmarsh District CouncilorApplication Documents | 17 Sept 2021 | View |
| Approved Planning Statement Rev 2.0 12.08.2021Application Documents | 20 Aug 2021 | View |
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