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This submission supports the approved planning permission (P24/V1831/FUL) and Scheduled Monument Consent (REF S00246344), both sought in August, for a scheme designed to secure the financial sustainability of the Abbey buildings while maintaining their current use. It includes essential repairs, a complete renewal of services, and an inclusive, level-access design for public areas. These interventions are intended to ensure the long-term viability of the site for community, social, educational, and performing arts purposes, with all modifications to existing structures, Unicorn Garden, and North Garden approved in the aforementioned Scheduled Monument Consent, as agreed with Historic England.

Abbey Buildings, Checker Walk, Abingdon, OX14 3JB

WithdrawnReference: P25/V0578/LBVale of White Horse District Council

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Application summary

Status
Withdrawn
Application type
Not published
Received
14 Mar 2025
Validated
Not published
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Vale of White Horse District Council

Application overview

This submission supports the approved planning permission (P24/V1831/FUL) and Scheduled Monument Consent (REF S00246344), both sought in August, for a scheme designed to secure the financial sustainability of the Abbey buildings while maintaining their current use. It includes essential repairs, a complete renewal of services, and an inclusive, level-access design for public areas. These interventions are intended to ensure the long-term viability of the site for community, social, educational, and performing arts purposes, with all modifications to existing structures, Unicorn Garden, and North Garden approved in the aforementioned Scheduled Monument Consent, as agreed with Historic England.

Proposal details

Reference
P25/V0578/LB
Agent
Miss Clare Phillips

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Application location

Abbey Buildings, Checker Walk, Abingdon, OX14 3JB

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Documents 11 of 11

DocumentPublishedAction
Application FormApplication FormNot publishedView
Floor Plan Garden Proposed drwgno 237092-PUR-ZZ-ZZ-DR-A-0192 Rev C01General PlanNot publishedView
Block Plan Existing drwgno 237092-PUR-ZZ-RF-DR-A-0090 Rev C03General PlanNot publishedView
Demolition Plan drwgno 237092-PUR-ZZ-ZZ-DR-A-0191 Rev C02General PlanNot publishedView
Block Plan Proposed drwgno 237092-PUR-ZZ-RF-DR-A-0091 Rev C01General PlanNot publishedView
Trench Details drwgno 237092-PUR-ZZ-ZZ-DR-A-0195 Rev C01General PlanNot publishedView
Site Survey drwgno SOVA0717 TOPOGeneral PlanNot publishedView
Location Plan drwgno LOC-General PlanNot publishedView
Supporting Statement & PhotographsSupporting documentationNot publishedView
Archaeological Desk-Based AssessmentSupporting documentationNot publishedView
Validation ChecklistSupporting documentationNot publishedView

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Decision & conditions

Withdrawn

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