Decisions

To enable delivery of a relocated and expanded primary school providing additional pupil places to meet forecast demand arising from housing growth in East Carterton, and to allow the project to progress through the planning, design and procurement stages in line with the agreed programme.

Approval was given to the release of a further £0.760m development funding (bringing total released funding to £1.9m) to enable Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust to progress planning, detailed design and procurement.

The increased funding requirement will be met from additional S106 contributions, the Net Zero Carbon Fund and Basic Need contingency.

The Chair introduced the item and invited officers to raise any points about the report.

Officers confirmed that the project was for 3D visualisation projects in relating to energy planning and EV charging points, particularly in historic villages.

Officers noted that the intention at the end of the pilot scheme was to have a product usable by the County Council and others across the country. The value of the contract was confirmed as £9,800 across the 10 months timespan.

The Chair noted the importance of residents in rural communities being able to know where they can access certain facilities, such as EV charging points.

Officers confirmed that the decision had to be taken through the Delegated Decisions process due to the Council’s constitutional rules, despite the relatively small value of the contract.

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

RESOLVED to:

a)    Agree that the Council enters into a sub-contract agreement with Space Clipper for the purpose of supporting delivery of an innovation project to improve visualisation of Local Area Energy Plans and EV charge point plans.

The Chair introduced the item to the meeting, invited speakers to make their addresses and responded to their points in turn.

Officers explained that the currently proposed location sought to balance pedestrian convenience with highway safety requirements, including visibility and proximity to the junction. It was confirmed that the final position of the crossing would be reviewed during the detailed design stage, allowing scope for adjustment where feasible.

Officers also noted that the proposal responded to long-standing requests from Cholsey Parish Council and reflected increased movements from residential developments into the village.

The Chair noted the very high level of support shown in consultation responses and welcomed the delivery of a scheme addressing a well‑established local need.

The Chair thanked officers for their work, speakers for their contributions and agreed to the recommendations in the report.

RESOLVED to:

a)    Approve the introduction of a new Puffin crossing on the A329 Reading Road in Cholsey, as advertised.

The Chair introduced the item to the meeting.

Officers noted that the proposals for additional bus stops were part of a Section 278 agreement agreed through the planning process relating to a housing development in Didcot, which was in-line with standard practices across Oxfordshire.

The Chair noted the request from the local County Councillor to move the southbound bus stop, but officers confirmed that land constraints prevented relocation as highways land was only available at the proposed location.

The Chair noted that bus stop clearways were intended to support public transport use and improve safety.

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

RESOLVED to:

a)    Approve the introduction of two new bus stop clearways (with ‘No stopping except local buses’ restriction) on either side of Lady Grove in Didcot, as advertised.

The Chair introduced the item to the meeting, invited speakers to make their contributions and responded to their points in turn.

Officers noted that the crossing was located as closely as possible to the roundabout to improve connectivity without impacting safety.

The Chair noted that it was for individuals to cross the road sensibly and that the Council’s job was to provide the crossing to do so.

The Chair noted that this proposal was part of a Section 278 agreement agreed through the planning process.

The Chair noted the support for the proposal from the local County Councillor.

Officers noted that did not expect an increase in traffic issues as a result of this scheme.

The Chair thanked officers for their work, speakers for their contributions and agreed to the recommendations in the report.

RESOLVED to:

Approve the following measures on Copenhagen Drive in Abingdon, as advertised:

a)    New Toucan Crossing, to be located west of the roundabout junction of Wootton Road.

b)    Conversion of existing section of segregated foot & cycleway south of the proposed Toucan Crossing to shared-use.

The Chair introduced the item, invited speakers to make their contributions and responded to their points in turn.

The Chair noted the co‑production approach taken with local walking and cycling groups and stated that the Plan represented a valuable strategic document to guide future investment and funding bids for walking and cycling infrastructure.

Officers confirmed that the LCWIP was an iterative document, subject to review and amendment as further opportunities arose.

The Chair thanked officers for their work, speakers for their contributions and agreed to the recommendations in the report.

RESOLVED to:

a)    Approve Wallingford Area Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP).

The Chair introduced the item to the meeting, invited speakers to make their contributions and responded to their points in turn.

Officers confirmed that the proposed traffic regulation orders formed a wider package of measures associated with the Steventon Lights project including bus lanes, junction improvements and active travel facilities.

Officers noted that the speed limit reduction had been assessed against established criteria for this specific project but noted that as part of the wider Vision Zero review into ‘A’ & ‘B’ roads, the section of road to the Packhorse pub would be looked into this year.

The Chair noted that the proposals were to mitigate further housing growth and supporting bus usage to bypass traffic at the junction, similarly to other areas across Oxfordshire.

The Chair thanked officers for their work, speakers for their contributions and agreed to the recommendations in the report.

RESOLVED to:

Approve the following measures as advertised:

a)    30mph speed limits on the A4130 west of A34 Milton Interchange & the B4017 Steventon Hill north of its junction with the A4130.

b)    Bus Lanes on the A4130 eastbound carriageway between its junctions with the B4017 Steventon Hill and the A34 Milton Interchange.

c)    ‘No U-Turn’ restrictions for westbound traffic on the A4130 west of the A34 Milton Interchange, at its signalised junctions with Trenchard Avenue, and the B4017 Steventon Hill.

The Chair introduced the item to the meeting.

Officers confirmed that the proposal arose from an omission during the earlier implementation phase of the 20mph speed limits programme and had been developed in consultation with the Parish Council.

The Chair noted that this seemed a sensible proposal which aligned with the County Council’s policy.

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

RESOLVED to:

a)    Approve the introduction of a 20mph speed limit within Brightwell Baldwin & Brightwell Upperton, as advertised.

The Chair introduced the item to the meeting.

Officers noted that the proposed extension of the 20mph speed limit on Green Lane was required as part of development mitigation secured through the planning permission process and would be funded by the developer.

The Chair noted that the extension of 20mph speed limits would improve safety, support walking and cycling as well as enabling active travel connections.

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

RESOLVED to:

a)    Approve the extension of the existing 20mph speed limit on Green Lane westwards to a point 20 metres east of its crossroad junction with Akeman Street & The Hale, as advertised.

The Chair introduced the item to the meeting.

Officers outlined the Council’s established process for assessing requests for Disabled Persons’ Parking Places (DPPPs), noting that each proposal related to an individual resident’s circumstances and had been subject to assessment and consultation. It was explained that the report included a combination of new approvals, removals where need had ceased, formalisation of existing advisory bays, and deferrals where further investigation was required.

It was clarified that “formalisation” related to where advisory markings had previously been installed to meet urgent needs, with the Traffic Regulation Order process completed subsequently.

The Chair emphasised the importance of ensuring accessibility for residents with additional needs.

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

RESOLVED to:  

a)    Approve the introduction of new Disabled Persons Parking Places on: Abbey Road (No.8), Banbury; Abbey Road (No. 19), Banbury; Abbey Road (No.20), Banbury; Angus Close, Banbury; Arundel Place, Banbury; Bretch Hill (No. 327), Banbury; Guernsey Way, Banbury; High Furlong, Banbury; Penrhyn Close, Banbury; Union Street, Banbury; Hertford Close, Bicester; Langford Gardens,  Bicester; Leach Road, Bicester; Lord Close, Carterton; Walterbush Road, Chipping Norton; Cup and Saucer, Cropredy; Queen Street, Eynsham; Wytham View, Eynsham; Park Close, Hanwell; Fettiplace, Milton under Wychwood; Blackberry Way, Woodstock, as advertised.

b)    Approve the removal of Disabled Persons Parking Places on: Devon Way, Banbury; Withycombe Drive, Banbury; The Paddocks, Deddington; Gloucester Place, Witney, as advertised.

c)    Approve the formalisation of Disabled Persons Parking Place on: Acre End Street, Eynsham, as advertised.

d)    Defer the Disabled Persons Parking Places on: Portway, Banbury to allow for further investigations to be undertaken.

e)    Not approve the removal of the Disabled Persons Parking Place on Edmunds Road, Banbury.

Part of Phase 3 of Countywide 20mph Speed Limit Project.

The Chair introduced the item to the meeting, invited speakers to make their contributions and responded to their points in turn.

Officers explained that the proposal corrected an omission from earlier implementation phases, resulting in a short section of road remaining subject to the national speed limit despite its character and use.

The Chair noted that the proposed extension would provide consistency, improve safety for all users and be compliant with the County Council’s 20mph speed limits policy.

The Chair thanked officers for their work, speakers for their contributions and agreed to the recommendations in the report.

RESOLVED to:

a)    Approve the extension of the existing 20mph speed limit on Old Road in Forest Hill, as advertised.