Decision details


Application for the Redesignation of a Neighbourhood Area for the parish of Bodicote

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Planning and Development Management

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

Bodicote Parish Council (the “Parish Council”) has submitted an application for the designation of a Neighbourhood Area for the parish of Bodicote in order to prepare a Neighbourhood Development Plan. The District Council must determine the application.

 

Decision:

Resolved

 

(1)            That the whole of the parish of Bodicote be designated as a Neighbourhood Area.

 

(2)            That it be determined that the Neighbourhood Area should not be designated as a business area under Section 61(H) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).

 

Reasons for the decision:

The area application for the designation of a Neighbourhood Area for the parish of Bodicote has been made in accordance with Neighbourhood Planning Regulations and section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. The District Council must designate the area for the purposes of the Parish Council producing a Neighbourhood Plan for the parish.

Alternative options considered:

There are no alternative options as the legal requirements for the area application are deemed to have been met.

Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:

None

Corporate Priorities : Community leadership;

Wards Affected: Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote;

Reason No Public Access: No

Declarations: Nono

Subject to Urgent Proceedings: No

Contact: Angela Newey, Interim Principal Planning Policy Officer Email: angela.newey@cherwell-dc.gov.uk Tel: 01295 221807.

Publication date: 22/10/2025

Date of decision: 22/10/2025

Effective from: 30/10/2025

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