Headley Way planning appeal upheld

The following delegated refusal was appealed successfully.

1. The appeal is allowed and planning permission is granted for rear/side first floor
extension at 190 Headley Way, Headington, Oxford OX3 7TA in accordance with
the terms of the application, Ref 14/01120/FUL, dated 11 April 2014, subject to
the following conditions:
1) The development hereby permitted shall begin not later than three years
from the date of this decision.
2) The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with
the following approved plans: Site Location Plan; Plans and Elevations – Dr
No. 1A; Existing 1st Floor Plan – Dr No 2; and Elevations – Dr No. 5.
3) The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the
development hereby permitted shall match those used in the existing
building.

Another consultation! On London Road cycle lane extension

London Road Cycle lane Extension, Wharton Road to Stile Road

Oxfordshire County Council is consulting the public on its proposals to improve cycling facilities on London Road, Headington, between Stile Road and Wharton Road. The aim of the proposal is to improve the safety for cyclists travelling westbound.

The works will include converting the existing footway to a cycle track and converting two Pelican crossings to Toucan crossings. The cycle track will be both segregated and unsegregated, with the unsegregated section being from the junction of Stile Road to the existing cycle racks.

These proposals have been developed with consideration for the introduction of a new cycle facility on the same side of the road but for the section between Gladstone and Wharton Road, this scheme has already been consulted and is now at the handover stage for delivery.

If you have any comments concerning the proposals please contact me in writing or by email. If you wish to object to the proposed scheme please state clearly the reason for your objection.

Please note the closing date for this consultation is Sunday 12th October 2014. Under the Local Government (Access to Information) Act 1985 this Council is obliged to make any representations received in response to this consultation open to public inspection.

 

Miss Bailey Saunders, Engineer

Direct line: 01865 815309

Email: bailey.saunders@oxfordshire.gov.uk

 

Plans are here: click on either for more information –

London Road cycle lane extension map

London Road cycle lane extension

A40 consultation – proposed 50 MPH speed limit restriction

Here are the proposals from the County Council which are out to consultation. Any objections or other representations on the proposal should be submitted by 10th October 2014.

RE: CONSULTATION – A40 by Barton Park Development, Oxford – Proposed 50mph Speed Limit & various restrictions

We are writing to seek your views on the proposals above, which are being put forward as a result of the development of land adjacent to the A40 at Barton, the proposals consist of a section of 50mph speed limit in place of the current 70mph speed limit and the construction of a signalled junction giving access to the development.

Notice is hereby given that Oxfordshire County Council proposes to make the above orders under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and all other enabling powers.  A signalised junction is to be created for the new Barton Park development, and to facilitate the safe operation of the junction and other affected roads, the proposed orders include the following provisions:

 

1. to introduce a 50mph speed limit (in place of 70mph speed limit) on the A40 northern bypass from the existing 30mph limit west of Headington roundabout to the following points:

a) on the westbound carriageway for a distance of 2080 metres, and

b) on the eastbound carriageway for a distance of 2430 metres.

 

2. Restrictions on turning movements at the junction:

a) comprising a prohibition of U turns on both approaches of the A40; a prohibition of the left turn from the westbound carriageway of the A40 into the proposed link road between the A40 and Foxwell Drive+; a prohibition of the right turn from the eastbound carriageway of the A40 into the proposed link road between the A40 and Foxwell Drive.

b) A restriction of the use the proposed link road link road between the A40 and Foxwell Drive to limit, with only local buses and cyclists being permitted to use the road in either direction.

 

3. create a short `ahead only` Bus Lane at the southbound exit from the new development for Buses (and cycles) to cross the A40.  ( Parts of these proposals will only be implemented if the new link road to Foxwell Drive is built.)

The Oxfordshire County Council (Oxford Area – A40) (Speed Limits) Order 2012 will be revoked and replaced. A copy of the proposed Orders and detailed documents may be inspected at County Hall, New Road, Oxford, OX1 1ND between 9am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday. Objections to the proposals and other representations specifying the grounds on which they are made may be sent in to the address below by the 10 October 2014.

The Council will consider objections and representations received in response to this Notice. They may be disseminated widely for these purposes and made available to the public.

Traffic Regulation Team (Ref: AK/12.6.320) on behalf of Director for Environment and Economy, Speedwell House, Oxford, OX1 1NE.

REGULATION) ORDER 2014
Your councillors have copies of the plans for the junction and of the area affected by the speed limits. These are too large to upload to this website but please contact either us or the County Council if you would like a copy.

We shall bring copies to our next Ward Focus Meeting on 30 September at Headington School hall from 6.00-8.00pm

 

 

 

Update: London Road scheme may be delayed

We have just been advised by a County officer that:

We’ve incurred a delay with the Virgin Media advanced diversion works at the junction with Lyndworth Close and we’re currently reviewing the required temporary traffic management arrangements on the A40 as part of the improvement scheme works.  We’re assessing the impact of this on our programme with our sub-contractors and will update key stakeholders next week.

This sounds like a potential delay – your Lib Dem councillors are pushing for more details. Watch this space!

London Road Improvement Scheme starts 20th September

Here are details. Please note this is not the long-awaited re-building of London Road. You can view maps here  roadworks map 1 and roadworks p2

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – Section 14(1), (5) & (7)

Notice of Temporary Traffic Order

Oxford: London Road Headington area

Temporary Traffic Regulation

Date of Order: 15 September 2014

Coming into force: 20 September 2014

This order is being introduced for the continuation of the A420 London Road Improvement Scheme, Headington which is anticipated to take 11 weeks to complete. The order, when appropriate signage is in place will have the following effects:

Traffic measure: Section of road: Diversion routes:
50mph reduced from 70mph. A40 London Road dual carriageway westbound section From Thornhill Park & Ride eastwards for 1,610 metres (near the gate to Shotover House)  
30mph reduced from 50mph. A40 London Road dual carriageway westbound section From Thornhill Park & Ride to Headington roundabout
A4142 Eastern Bypass dual carriageway southbound From Headington Roundabout to a point 100 metres south of Kiln Lane junction
Prohibition of Vehicles Collinwood Road T-junction closed, access and egress At its junction with A40 London Road West to Headington Roundabout, south on the A4142, Kiln Lane, Ridgeway Road and vice versa
Prohibition of VehiclesNo Waiting/Parking  Gladstone Road From London Road to Trafford Road London Road, Windmill Road, Margaret Road, Quarry High Street and vice versa
Ramsay Road From London Road to St Leonards Road London Road, Wharton Road, St Leonards Road and vice versa
The Roundway From London Road service road outside MacDonalds southwards into the Roundway for 46 metres London Road service road, A40 east, A4142 south, Kiln Lane, Green Road and vice versa
Clearway – No Stopping, Waiting and Loading The Roundway opposite the shops From No.1 The Roundway north to London Road service road
London Road service roadNorthern side From Collinwood Roadto The Roundway
No Right Turn:  Central reservation crossing  from Neilsons`  to the A40 eastbound West to Headington Roundabout and east on the A40
No Right Turn into or out of: Lyndworth Road and Northfield Road From London Road.

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Into London Road

 Access west on London Road and via Barton Road, Hawthorn Avenue, Ash Grove, Barton Lane, Barton Road then eastwards on London Road.Access eastwards on London Road and around Headington Roundabout
Suspension of Parking Bays London Road (service road)outside No.317 for a distance of 10 metres
London Road (service road) to the rear of 1 to 16 Lyndworth Mews for a distance of 56 metres
Bayswater Subway under A40 London Road closed to all from Bayswater Road to The Roundway Surface crossing at Bayswater Road, subway under A40 Northway, surface crossing at London Road and vice versa
Bus Lane suspension A40 westbound from Thornhill Park and Ride to Headington roundabout

 

The relevant provisions of the following orders will be suspended for the duration

of the Works:

The Oxfordshire County Council (Oxford Area – A40) (Speed Limits) Order 2012;

The Oxfordshire County Council (Oxford, A4142 and A423 Eastern and Southern Bypass and A4074 Sandford on Thames) (50 MPH Speed Limit) order 2011;

The Oxfordshire County Council (Headington North East) (Controlled Parking Zone and Waiting Restrictions) Order 2006 (as amended); The Oxfordshire County Council (Disabled Persons Parking Places – Oxford) Order 2002 (as amended); and The Oxfordshire County Council (City of Oxford and North Hinksey) (Bus Lanes, Cycle Lanes and Traffic Management) Order 2006 (as amended).

Exemptions are included generally for police, fire and ambulance services and for the works, and for property access during road closures.

This Order will remain in force for a maximum period of 18 months or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner.

 

Traffic Regulations Team (Ref APC) on behalf of the Director for Environment & Economy, Speedwell House, Oxford OX1 1NE. 0845 310 11 11 and Elio Astone (Oxfordshire County Council) 01865 815258