Current Planning Applications

Withdrawn Application
- Land R/O 22/24 New Road P08/W1215 Demolition of existing workshop & store. Erection of 2 x 2 bed dwellings
Planning Appeals
- Lower Cross Farm Blewbury Road APP/Q3115/A/08/208096 Mr & Mrs C Drew. Appeal allowed and planning permission granted for demolition of steel framed barn and construction of single dwelling, subject to conditions.
- 40 New Road APP/Q3115/A/08/2083480 Mr & Mrs A Wilson. Appeal dismissed. Planning permission NOT granted for erection of 3 bed house with single garage.
Planning Permission Granted
Bay Cottage 15 main Road P08/W1135 Prof C Hawes & Dr K Hardie. Detached bay barn comprising one car port and one garage bay.

You can view the applications online by going to www.southoxon.gov.uk and keying in the reference number in the “search” option at the top right hand side of the page.

PLAY AREA AT THE RECREATION GROUND

An application to SODC for funding has been submitted. We understand that the application should be decided by the end of February. Thank you to those on the sub committee who have worked so hard to finalise the application.

MONICA LAWSON

As the Parish Magazine is going to press, we like many others have received the sad news that Monica Lawson died suddenly on Boxing Day. She will be greatly missed as the leading force in so many areas of village life, including her significant work as Chairman of the Parish Council. She immersed herself in the responsibilities, she worked tirelessly and inspired all those around her in taking forward projects in which the Parish Council has been and is involved in. She will be sorely missed by all who have served with her on the Parish Council. Our thoughts are with her family at this time.

FLOODING

As noted last month, SODC should start work on clearing the lower channel downstream of Tadley in January, and some limited clearance of the upper channel should be agreed between the Environment Agency (EA) and landowners.
We remain concerned that national guidelines seemingly prevent the Environment Agency from carrying out more extensive work and have written to our MP, Ed Vaizey, to this effect.

SPORTS FACILITIES

Welcome news is that SODC is willing to consider alternative surfaces for the car park which will be less costly. The plans are being reassessed to identify any additional cost savings, and work is starting on a new round of grant applications. Balancing project costs and likely funding remains a challenge and it may prove necessary to stage some of the work over two years.

WEST HAGBOURNE SPORTS & RECREATIONAL FACILITY

The views of parishioners in West Hagbourne are being canvassed. Please hand your questionnaire in at the Community shop or to your collector as soon as possible.

PARISH PLAN

We would like to express our gratitude to all those who have helped with this important project, including those who prepared the questionnaire those who distributed it and not least those who have completed and returned them.
It is not too late to hand in your completed questionnaire, even though you will not qualify for the prize draw your views are important.
Please hand your questionnaire in at the Community shop as soon a possible.

Parish Council Meetings in 2009

Please put these dates in your diary or organiser:- 15th January, 5th March (start 8.15pm), 2nd April - Annual Parish Meeting, 7th May - Annual Meeting, 11th June, 16th July, 3rd September, 8th October and 19th November.

Annual Parish Meeting - A chance to hear about Parish Council and other village activities, the broader issues that may affect our village, and to raise any questions you may have.

All meetings will be held at 7.30 pm on Thursdays in the Village Hall.

You are all always welcome. Your views are important to us.

CONTACT DETAILS: Parish Clerk, Mr Robin Parsley. Telephone: 814687. ParishClerk@easthagbourne.net