Issue details

Issue details

Old Marston Conservation Area Appraisal

CEB is being asked to endorse a conservation area appraisal for Old Marston Conservation Area appraisal. The appraisal will be used to inform development changes that may affect the special interest of the conservation area.

A draft conservation area appraisal for Old Marston that defines the special interest and character of the conservation area was drafted in 2012, following extensive participation with the local community and a formal consultation. It was, however, never amended to take on board the comments received, and was not taken to Members for endorsement.

The draft appraisal has been refreshed to take account of the comments received in 2012 as well as any changes which have taken place to the conservation area’s character from developments or other changes during the intervening three years. This was carried out in November-December 2015, with the informal engagement of key local stakeholders.

The refreshed draft appraisal is now ready for formal endorsement, prior to final publication.

Decision type: Key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: Marston;

Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/01/2016

Decision due: 19 May 2016 by City Executive Board (became Cabinet on 13 May 2019)

Lead member: Planning, Transport and Regulatory Services

Lead director: Executive Director for Regeneration and Housing

Contact: Ian Marshall, Team Leader Design, Heritage and Specialist Services Email: imarshall@oxford.gov.uk Tel: 01865 252332.

Consultation process

Local community involvement and a formal consultation took place in 2012. Key stakeholders were involved again during Nov-Dec 2015. The changes made to the 2012 draft appraisal are minor to ensure that the appraisal is factually correct at the time of its publication.

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