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OCC Statement - Wicklesham Quarry

31/10/2023

 
The proposed development at Wicklesham Quarry is a county matter by virtue of paragraph 1(1)(h) of Schedule 1 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended, as the site is in its aftercare period on the previous mineral permission. It is now for the prospective applicant to submit a planning application for their proposed development to the County Council for determination. They have not yet done so although they have sought pre-application advice. As part of the pre-application stage the applicant sought an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Screening Opinion under the provisions of the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations.
 
Having assessed the information submitted, the County Council determined that the proposed development would not be EIA development. Based on the information presented, the County Council determined the impacts that would arise would be localised to the site and immediate surrounds and therefore not at a scale that requires an EIA process to be undertaken. This included assessment of information provided by the applicant that set out how impacts on the geological SSSI would be mitigated. The Vale of White Horse also reached the same decision that the proposal would not be EIA development when they dealt with a previous screening opinion request from the applicant when they had thought the proposal was a district rather than county matter. Anybody who disagrees with the Screening Opinion can seek a Screening Direction from the Secretary of State and so this would be recourse for any party who disagrees with the decisions by both the district and county councils on this matter.  
 
Whilst it has been determined the proposed development does not require EIA, environmental impacts will of course be rigorously assessed through any future planning application by the County Council’s planning team. The application would need to be accompanied by environmental information and subject to consultation with statutory environmental bodies as well as residents and other interested parties. The application information and consultation responses will then be assessed by the planning team and a recommendation made having weighed up all the considerations, including those concerned with the environmental impacts. The planning application process will also assess the proposal against all relevant development plan policy, which will include those contained in the County Council’s Minerals and Waste Core Strategy Part 1, the Vale of White Horse Local Plan and Faringdon Neighbourhood Plan.
 
In summary, due process has been followed with the EIA screening process in respect of the proposed development at Wicklesham Quarry. The next step would be for a planning application to be submitted, which once received will be subject to statutory consultation and assessment against all relevant policies and material considerations that will include rigorous review of environmental and all other impacts.

Notice from Parish Council

31/10/2023

 
Please see attached proposed formal diversion of Footpath No.6 by OCC, onto the boardwalk/kissing gate already constructed by the National Trust. This diversion has been in use for some years, but this order would formalise the route.

Upcoming Concert at All Saints Faringdon - this Saturday 28th at 7:30pm

26/10/2023

 
Full details here.


Christmas Bazaar

20/10/2023

 
​Saturday 18th November 2023 - CHRISTMAS BAZAAR - at Foxley, Great Coxwell
10 am – 12.30 & 2 – 4 pm 

Refreshments, coffee, tea, cakes
Free Entry - ALL WELCOME (Including children)

Christmas Gifts, Decorations & Jewellery 
Chutney, Jams, Puzzles, Books
Christmas Hamper Raffle, Bring and Buy

Jane Holmes (241367) - pink cottage at bottom of village + in aid of St Giles Church 

Village Volunteers Needed - Great Coxwell Christmas Event 2023!!!!

20/10/2023

 
Dear Neighbours, 

Great Coxwell has enjoyed a wonderful Christmas tradition for the past 22 years with a nativity scene set up in the NT Tithe Barn, and a Christmas Eve Procession through the centre of the village concluding with a Christmas Service inside the Barn. Each year we raise funds for the church, charity, and community fund. All of this is carried out by village volunteers and through kind donations.

We dearly hope to keep this going for 2023, and for future generations to enjoy. But we need your help to do this, whether you are brand new to the village, or have a generation legacy!!!

Can you help in advance? Or on Christmas Eve? Or can you help in early January for the take down? 

All help, any time commitment will work!

No knowledge, or skills necessary! 


Volunteers are needed to help plan, and set up for the Christmas Eve Procession, and Christmas Service in the NT Tithe Barn. There is much to do! This also includes the preparation, and staging of the nativity scene which is in place from early December through to January.  

All help will be extremely welcome. Even if you can only spare a few hours!

Please email the team to let us know if you have a child, or grandchild that would like to be Joseph or Mary this year. We are also in search of a donkey, mule, or miniature pony to lead the procession if anyone can help. 

Please email the events team at: [email protected] 

Great Coxwell Village Allotment

17/10/2023

 
The Great Coxwell Village Allotment lies between Church Lees and Spicers at the Southern end of the village.  It is National Trust land designated for use as allotments only and is managed by Mandy Burns on behalf of the village.

There is one allotment available for immediate use.  If anyone from the village is interested and would like further information.  Please contact Mandy on 07968 439408 or [email protected]
​

Stonevale Concert, Sunday the 15th October at 4pm

14/10/2023

 
Dear all,
 
We hope you can join us next Sunday for our next Stonevale Concert.  It is always wonderful to have singers, and Jacobine and Ilya are quite local.

Details here.
 
Looking forward to seeing you,
Lynette
​

Planning

9/10/2023

 
Please find below an update and information on proposals for Wicklesham Quarry

https://www.change.org/p/the-vale-of-white-horse-district-council-and-secretary-of-state-michael-gove-protect-wicklesham-quarry-from-development/u/31979473

Anna Hoare

John Gould's Funeral

3/10/2023

 
John's funeral is on Thursday 12th October at 2.30pm. St Giles Church. Followed by tea and cake in the Reading Room. All who knew Dad are welcome.
Thank you
Ali


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