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Botley Centre, West Way, Botley, Oxford, OX2 9LP
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Discharge of conditions 8 (Hard & soft landscaping), 9 (Hard & soft landscaping) and 10 (landscaping) of Planning Permission P16/V0246/FUL (as amended by plans and information received 26 July 2018 and 4 October 2018). Demolition and redevelopment of existing shopping centre and adjacent buildings (but excluding Elms Parade) for new retail development (Use Classes A1-A5) at ground floor level, with development above comprising 140 residential units (C3), 123 bedroom hotel (C1) and 261 units of academic residential accommodation for university staff and students (sui generis). New community building (incorporating library) and replacement Baptist church (D1), small flexible office space (B1). Associated car parking and landscaping and altered vehicular accesses from West Way, Westminster Way and Arthray Road.(as amended by drawings and information accompanying agents letter dated 10 May 2016)
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application FormApplication Form | Not published | View |
| Existing tree & vegetation removal plan drwgno 1085-01-007-P4Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| 1085-01-Westway Place - Planning - Landscape - Part 05 - Sections & ElevationsOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Superseded 1085-01-SP-06 Landscape Operational Management PlanOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| 1085-01-SCH-01-P5 Ground Level-Combined Plant ScheduleOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| 1085-01-Westway Place - Planning - Landscape - Part 04 - DetailsOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| 1085-01-SCH-02-P3 Roof Level-Combined Plant ScheduleOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| 1085-01-Westway Place - Planning - Landscape - Part 03 - Base, Soft, Hard Landscape PlansOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| 1085-01-Westway Place - Planning - Landscape - Part 02 - General Arrangement PlansOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| 1085-01-502-P4 Arthray Road Boundary ElevationOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Base Soft Hard Landscape Plans Part1Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Westway Place Planning RMA Landscape Part 04 Part2Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Westway Place Planning RMA Landscape Part 04 Part3Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Graphic Series Part2Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Graphic Series Part1Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Base Soft Hard Landscape Plans Part2Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Southern Car Park Boundary Design Intent drwgno 1085.01.521 Rev P1Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| PP-06661824 1085-01-Westway Plils and Sections reduced Part2 9Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Roof Level General Arrangement Plan drwgno 1085.01.002 Rev P1Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| PP-06661824 1085-01-Westway Plils and Sections reduced Part2 5Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| PP-06661824 1085-01-Westway Plils and Sections reduced Part2 2Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Feathered Steps 2 of 3 drwgno 1085.01.440 Rev P1Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Block D Roof Level General Arrangment Plan drwgno 1085.01.024 Rev P1Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| PP-06661824 1085-01-Westway Plils and Sections reduced Part2 10Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Ground Level General Arrangement Plan drwgno 1085.01.001 Rev P1Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Feathered Steps 1 of 3 drwgno 1085.01.439 Rev P1Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Block B Roof Terrace General Arrangement Plan drwgno 1085.01.023 Rev P1Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Typical Raised Planting Bed Detail drwgno 1085.01.423 Rev P1Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Typical Detail Tree Pit in Hard drwgno 1085.01.416 Rev P1Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Typical Detail Tree Pit in Soft drgwno 1085.01.417 Rev P1Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Site Irrigation Strategy drwgno 1085.01.008 Rev P1Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| PP-06661824 1085-01-Westway Plils and Sections reduced Part2 4Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Intensive Green Roof Buildup drwgno 1085.01.420 Rev P1Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Grounds Level 2 of 2 drwgno 1085.01.004 Rev P1Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Ground Level Lighting Strategy drwgno 1085.01.009 Rev P1Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Feathered Steps 3 of 3 drwgno 1085.01.441 Rev P1Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Tree and Vegetation Removal and Retention Plan drwgno 1085.01.007 Rev P1Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Tree Root Protection Barriers drwgno 1085.01.006 Rev P1Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| PP-06661824 1085-01-Westway Plils and Sections reduced Part2 6Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Extensive Sedum Matt Detail drwgno 1085.01.404 Rev P1Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Wall Top Bench Types drwgno 1085.01.443 Rev P1Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| PP-06661824 1085-01-Westway Plils and Sections reduced Part2 8Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| PP-06661824 1085-01-Westway Plils and Sections reduced Part2 3Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Community Centre Garden Design Intent drwgno 1085.01.414 Rev P1Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| PP-06661824 1085-01-Westway Plils and Sections reduced Part2 1Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Grounds Level 1 of 2 drwgno 1085.01.003 Rev P1Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Biodiverse Roof Detail drwgno 1085.01.413 Rev P1Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Bench Type and Location drwgno 1085.01.018 Rev P1Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Timber Fence Detail drwgno 1085.01.425 Rev P1Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| PP-06661824 1085-01-Westway Plils and Sections reduced Part2 7Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| 1085-01-Westway Place - Planning - Landscape - Part 01 - Graphic Series reduced Part1Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Superseded Ground Level-Combined Plant ScheduleOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Superseded 1085-01-Westway Place - Planning - Landscape - Part 04 - Details reducedOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Superseded 1085-01-Westway Place - Planning - Landscape - Part 02 - General Arrangement Plans reduced Part1Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Superseded 1085-01-Westway Place - Planning - Landscape - Part 03 - Base, Soft, Hard Landscape Plans Part2Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Superseded 1085-01-Westway Place - Planning - Landscape - Part 05 - Sections & Elevations reduced Part1Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Drawing Issue Sheet 01Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Landscape StatementOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Superseded 1085-01-Westway Place - Planning - Landscape - Part 03 - Base, Soft, Hard Landscape Plans Part1Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Superseded 1085-01-Westway Place - Planning - Landscape - Part 02 - General Arrangement Plans reduced Part2Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Superseded 1085-01-Westway Place - Planning - Landscape - Part 05 - Sections & Elevations reduced Part2Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| 1085-01-Westway Place - Planning - Landscape - Part 01 - Graphic Series reduced Part2Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Roof Level-Combined Plant ScheduleOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| 1085-01-SP-06 -P4 Landscape Operational Management PlanOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| 1085-01-009-P6 Site Lighting StrategyOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| SUPERSEDED Landscape Operational Management PlanSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| SUPERSEDED Landscape Statement Part1Supporting documentation | Not published | View |
| SUPERSEDED Landscape Statement Part2Supporting documentation | Not published | View |
| SUPERSEDED Ground Level Combined Plant ScheduleSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| SUPERSEDED Roof Level Combined Plant ScheduleSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| 15.01.2018 Cover LetterSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| DIS Letter Approval 02052019150527Decision | Not published | View |
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