From:	Michelle Jarvis
Sent:	11 February 2008 14:03
To:	Stephanie Betts
Subject:	FW: Outstanding consultation responses on RAF Upper Heyford
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From: 	Paul Almond  
Sent:	11 February 2008 14:02
To:	Michelle Jarvis
Cc:	Jenny Barker; Philip Rolls
Subject:	RE: Outstanding consultation responses on RAF Upper Heyford

Michelle,
1. Grassland Management 
On the main airfield I notice sheep grazing will continue but there is no information on appropriate stocking rates, grazing periods/timescales. These should be carefully related to the botanical and bird nesting interest. The means of protection for the grassland areas during demolition and future construction must also be specified. 
2. Landscape Maintenance
In the main summary there is reference to the future adoption of open space areas by the 'public agency.' It is not clear that they mean Local Authority and where is the cut off between areas maintained by the management consortium and areas managed by the LA? Are all the areas in green on the 'Parameter Plan Development Area Open Space' to be considered as public open space and adopted by the LA, or is it just those areas south of the Camp Road? 
3. Mitigation Planting
There is no strength or depth to the perimeter mitigation /structure planting, that is reduced in parts to just a hedgerow. I note their intention that 'the southern and eastern housing edges are articulated to form enclosure to open space, creating visually soft boundary' but the depth of planting is weak and the reality is that this plateau is very exposed visually and climatically. A much stronger structure planting is required to mitigate visual impact and to create shelter for the housing and active use of the open spaces. The indicated tree planting within open spaces is an informal, random scattering. There appears to be no designed structure to the planting and landscape design of open spaces. 
4. Open Space Provision in Central Housing Area
There appears to be no open space withing the Central Housing Area. Although open spaces are accessible from it for recreation, there is no apparent relief from the hard urban structure. Some open space / planting structure is required to improve the living environment within this part of the development. 
5. Pedestrian & Cyclist Routes 
Neither the Landscape Master Plan or Parameter Plan give any emphasis to pedestrian and cycleway routes. They refer to 'green lanes' but these seem very fragmented. 
6. Play Area/Open Space Locations
Parts of the green infrastructure of open spaces including some play areas are outside the defined 'Residential Development Area.' 
7. Semi-Private Green Space
The Parameter Plan also refers to 'Semi-Private Green Space'. Will all these areas be landscaped and adopted by the LA? This arrangement still appears very confused. 

Regards

Paul Almond
Street Scene & Landscape Manager

Cherwell District Council
Ext 1705
Direct Dial 01295 221705
Fax 01295 263155
mailto:paul.almond@cherwell-dc.gov.uk
www.cherwell-dc.gov.uk

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From: 	Michelle Jarvis  
Sent:	11 February 2008 09:22
To:	Tony Wilson; Martyn Swann; Rob Lowther; Philip Rolls; Paul Almond; Steven Newman (Economic Development)
Cc:	Stephanie Betts; Jenny Barker; Linda Rand
Subject:	Outstanding consultation responses on RAF Upper Heyford

Good morning all

I have been asked to chase up your responses on this planning application both to the original and amended plans.  From my list it would appear that your response is outstanding.

I would be grateful if you could let me have any comments in the next 48 hours so that our Consultants can incorporate this information into their Committee report.

If you have no comments to make please let me know so that I can keep the records up to date.

thanks

Michelle Jarvis BA (Hons) DipUP MRTPI
Planning Officer (Major Developments)
Planning, Housing & Economy
Cherwell District Council
Ext 1826
Direct Dial (01295) 221826
mailto:michelle.jarvis@cherwell-dc.gov.uk
www.cherwell-dc.gov.uk

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