From: Consult, The Gardens Trust 
Sent: 03 January 2017 16:25
To: 'Planning@cherwell-dc.gov.uk' <Planning@cherwell-dc.gov.uk>
Cc: 'PL Edwards'; 'Margie Hoffnung'  
Subject: 16/02446/F Upper Heyford, Bicester

We attach comments prepared by Oxfordshire Gardens Trust (OGT) on behalf of OTG and the Gardens Trust in response to the above consultation.

With kind regards,  

Alison Allighan
Conservation Casework Manager
The Gardens Trust
70 Cowcross Street
London EC1M 6EJ
 
Head Office: 020 7608 2409
 
consult@thegardenstrust.org
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OXFORDSHIRE GARDENS TRUST (OGT)
Comments on Planning Application 16/02446/F for 297 dwellings at Upper Heyford, Bicester (made on behalf of statutory consultees The Gardens Trust)
Although we have no objections in principle to the above application we would like the following concerns to be noted and taken into account in the LPA’s decision.
The applicant’s own assessment of the impact of the proposed development on local heritage assets notes that there is a risk that 2 key views from Rousham Park (Grade 1 Registered Park/Garden) may be negatively affected by this development, particularly during the winter months.
Given the heritage significance of the views from Rousham Park we consider that the LPA will need to assure itself (by the use of planning conditions if necessary) that screen planting around the south and west perimeters of the development site will be sufficient to ensure that these views are not compromised in any way. 
Would you also please note that the above comments have had to be made without benefit of full access to the documentation on the application. I was able to view this information before Christmas but today while making these comments full online access is not available 

Peter L Edwards DipTP, MA, MSc
On behalf of the Oxfordshire Gardens Trust, 3rd Jan. 2017