Oxfordshire - Appeals Against Refusal of Two Planning Applications

CHERWELL DISTRICT COUNCIL

Town and Country Planning Act 1990

Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017

OS Parcel 0006, South East of Baynards House Adjoining A43 Baynards Green, Ardley, Oxfordshire, OX27 7RD

Appeal Reference 6007564 Local Planning Authority Reference 21/03267/OUT

and

OS Parcel 2636, NW of Baynards House, Ardley, OX27 7SQ

Appeal Reference 6007565 Local Planning Authority Reference 21/03268/OUT

I give notice that on 21st September 2021, Albion Land submitted two (2) applications for planning permission (“the Applications”) to Cherwell District Council (“the Council”) of 39 Castle Quay, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5FD.

The Applications relate to:

1. Land at OS Parcel 0006, South East of Baynards House Adjoining A43 Baynards Green, Ardley, Oxfordshire, OX27 7RD

2. Land at OS Parcel 2636, NW of Baynards House, Ardley, OX27 7SQ

By Application 1, Albion Land sought outline planning permission (all matters reserved except for access) for the erection of buildings comprising logistics (Use Class B8) and ancillary Office (Use Class E(g)(i)) floorspace and associated infrastructure; construction of new site access from the B4100; creation of internal roads and access routes; and hard and soft landscaping.

By Application 2, Albion Land sought outline planning permission (all matters reserved except for access) for the erection of buildings comprising logistics (Use Class B8) and ancillary Office (Use Class E(g)(i)) floorspace; construction of new site access from the B4100; creation of internal roads and access routes; hard and soft landscaping including noise attenuation measures; and other associated infrastructure.

The Applications were accompanied by an Environmental Statement.

On 21st January 2026, the Council, as local planning authority, refused the Application.

On 2nd April 2026, Albion Land appealed to the Secretary of State against the Council’s decisions to refuse to grant planning permission (“the Appeals”).

As part of the Appeals, the Environmental Statement for the Proposed Development has been updated by Albion Land through the provision of an Addendum Environmental Statement dated July 2026 (“the Addendum ES”). The Addendum ES consolidates the previous addenda to the Environmental Statement (from November 2025); provides relevant updates in respect of matters arising since the determination of the Applications; and ensure all relevant cumulative impacts with other development are captured.

Full details of the Appeals may be inspected during normal office hours at the Council Offices, or through the Council’s website via the Online Planning Service https://planningregister.cherwell.gov.uk/Planning/Display/21/03267/OUT and https://planningregister.cherwell.gov.uk/Planning/Display/21/03268/OUT

The Addendum ES is available to view online at https://planningregister.cherwell.gov.uk/Planning/Display/21/03267/OUT and https://planningregister.cherwell.gov.uk/Planning/Display/21/03268/OUT. This will be available to view during the period of 30 days beginning with the date of this notice (20TH August 2026) and ending on 19th September 2026.

The Addendum ES is also available to view at Cherwell District Council, 39 Castle Quay, Banbury, OX16 5FD between the hours of 8.45am-5.15pm Monday to Friday inclusive during the period of 30 days beginning with the date of this notice and ending on 19th September 2026.

Members of the public may obtain copies of the Addendum ES by contacting the planning agents for the applications, Quod – via email: emma.lancaster@quod.com or telephone: 0113 245 1243. The costs for which are £15 for a copy on a USB drive (including postage) or £400 for a printed copy (including postage).

Representations about the Addendum ES may be made via the online Planning Register https://planningregister.cherwell.gov.uk/Planning/Display/21/03267/OUT and https://planningregister.cherwell.gov.uk/Planning/Display/21/03268/OUT or by email to planning@cherwell-dc.gov.uk, or by writing to the Assistant Director for Planning and Development, Cherwell District Council, 39 Castle Quay, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5FD.

They should be made by 19th September 2026. Please quote the following appeal numbers and planning application reference numbers on all correspondence:

1. APPEAL REFERENCE 6007564 / LOCAL PLANNING AUTHORITY REFERENCE 21/03267/OUT;

2. APPEAL REFERENCE 6007565 / LOCAL PLANNING AUTHORITY REFERENCE 21/03268/OUT

Representations made to the Council will be passed to the Planning Inspector who has been appointed to determine the Appeal.

Any representations received cannot be treated as confidential in view of the provisions of the Local Government (Access to Information) Act, 1985.

DAVID PECKFORD – ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT