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HAVE YOUR SAY IN THE EXAMINATION OF THE BOTLEY WEST PROPOSAL

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HAVE YOUR SAY IN THE EXAMINATION OF THE BOTLEY WEST PROPOSAL
Now that the application has been accepted for examination by the Planning Inspectorate (PINS), there is an important opportunity for you to have your say about the Botley West Solar Farm (BWSF) proposal.
To do this, you must register as an ‘interested party’ by 27th February 2025. Before you do that, we would like to invite you to one of our Community Information Events where you can hear the latest news about the Botley West Application from SBW Chair, Prof Alex Rogers and get guidance on registering and writing your relevant representation.
Sat 1 February 1-3pm, Cumnor Village Hall, Leys Road, OX2 9QF

Sat 8 February 12.30-2.30pm, Cassington Village Hall, The Green, OX29 4DN

Sat 22 February 2-4pm, Hanborough Pavilion, Roosevelt Rd, OX29 8JG

In case you can’t get to any of these meetings here is ………
A BRIEF GUIDE TO REGISTERING
DEADLINE FOR REGISTERING 27 FEBRUARY 2025
Why register?

If you register as an interested party:

  • Your views will be taken into account by PINS when they plan the examination and identify which issues people are concerned about.
  • You will be invited by PINS to attend a preliminary meeting to discuss how the application will be examined.
  • You will receive a letter with details of the examination including the timetable and deadlines for submitting more information.
  • During the examination, you will be able to comment on the proposed development during the examination and answer any of the planning inspectors’ questions. This is usually done in writing.
  • The examination may also involve hearings if there are issues that need to be discussed in more detail. As an interested party you will be able to attend the hearings.
Who can register

Anyone can and should register as an interested party: individuals, groups, organisations and businesses from the local area or anywhere in the UK. Numbers are important here to demonstrate the strength of feeling and the number of concerns about this proposal.

We achieved over 1400 responses to our survey at the consultation stage and other projects have achieved 1300 Relevant Representations so we need everyone to register, with at least a short statement to add to the number of registrations on record.

Your relevant representation

The PINS website advises: “You must include comments with your registration. Your comments must be about what you consider to be the main issues and impacts. You should include as much detail as possible and cover anything that may affect your day-to-day life.”

However, it’s also OK to make a short representation e.g. as bullet points, which you can expand on later in the examination.
The main issues of concern that people raised in the public consultations last year were:

  • The lack of alternatives on the size and location of the site
  • The visual impact on the landscape/countryside
  • The ecological impact
  • The impact on agricultural use of the land and food production
  • The impact on amenities for recreational activities such as footpaths for walking and other exercise, playgrounds and communal spaces
  • The impact on local historical heritage
  • Traffic and construction impacts (including cable trenching, noise, congestion)
  • The impact on flood risk.

 

This list is not exhaustive and you should include any issue of concern that may affect you and your day-to-day life.

How to register

Registration opened on 8th January and continues until 27th February 2025

Complete this online Registration Form on the PINS website
What next?

PINS will give you an interested party reference number and your name and comments/ relevant representation will be published on the PINS website. After the registration period closes, you will be able to see everyone else’s comments/relevant representations.

Once the examination stage starts, you will be able to submit more information (a written representation) at the deadlines in the timetable set by the planning inspectors. You can do this using the online submission form that will be available on the PINS website.
If you’ve not already done so please visit www.StopBotleyWest.com
Select “Get regular updates” and add your email address so we can keep you informed about the progress of the application.
Further details about the progress of the application including examination hearing events and dates will also appear on the SBW website in the coming months.
If you have any immediate questions please e-mail feedback@StopBotleyWest.com
REMEMBER! THE DEADLINE FOR COMPLETING YOUR REGISTRATION IS 27th FEBRUARY 2025
 
The Stop Botley West Campaign is entirely dependent on your generosity, both in time and donations.  If you are able to contribute, please do give whatever you can – click the link below to head to the donate section on our website.

Together, we will Stop Botley West.  Thank you.

 

 

 

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