Decision details

Part of the reserved matters application for the Plot 4200 of ARC Oxford include improvements to the pedestrian and cycle facility (effectively a crossing point) along Boswell Road, off Barns Road.

The cycle / pedestrian improvements are located in a public highway and adjustments to the arrangement is subject to a S278 agreement with the Local Highway Authority. The TRO is for the proposed Double Yellow Lines, which will be required to avoid blocking and congesting the proposed pedestrian crossing buildout.

The Chair introduced the item to the meeting.

The Chair referenced a petition that was sent over and dealt with via the decision-making process.

Officers confirmed that it was a Section 106 planning obligation from the developer.

Officers commented on the specific details of the proposal and the Chair referred to the work of the LCWIP being worked towards.

It was confirmed that there would be a loss of parking spaces to accommodate double yellow lines and increased visibility splays.

Following a question from the Chair, officers stated that Boswell Road was part of the CPZ for the area.

The Chair thanked officers and agreed to the recommendations in the report.

RESOLVED to:

a)     Approve the following features in Boswell Road, in Oxford as advertised:

b)    b) ‘Buildout’ feature to be located on the eastern side, adjacent to the footpath linking to John Smith Drive,

c)    c) ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ (double yellow lines) parking restrictions on both the east & west sides.