West Oxfordshire District Council has refused this application, on the grounds that...
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‘it would give rise to harm to the character and appearance of the area and setting of Eynsham’; and
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‘Insufficient information has been provided to demonstrate that the statutory requirement for 10% biodiversity net gain will be achieved’.
The decision notice was published on 1 October.
DATELINE 09/08/2025: The application, published on 8 August, now proposes all access off Hanborough Road. View the documents.
The planning statement reviews the past history of the site and addresses in detail the earlier objections from neighbours and from planning officers.
The deadline for comments is Friday 29 August.
DATELINE 02/04/2025: WODC planning officers have REFUSED the application for a drive-through EV charging station at the A40 / B4449 junction. The officers write...
‘The proposed development would give rise to harm to the character and appearance of the area, setting of Eynsham, the quality of life in the area, and pedestrian and cycle movements to the detriment of the surrounding area, neighbouring residents and the proposed strategic infrastructure improvements to the A40’.
The decision notice also expresses concern that the statutory requirement for 10% biodiversity net gain may not be achievable.
DATELINE 16/02/2025: A drive-through EV charging station at the A40 / B4449 junction could help residents and visitors too.
Fastned, a Dutch company which operates 300 charging stations across Europe, has applied to build an eight-bay EV station, with photovoltaic solar canopy and unmanned amenities building, by the A40 / B4449 roundabout.
Proposed access is from Hanborough Road, with a new exit point to be constructed on the B4449. Charging time is typically 20 minutes.
The planning statement says: “The strategic location ... ensures excellent accessibility for residents, commuters and visitors.”
Earlier (refused) applications for this site include two affordable houses in 2015 and a children's day nursery in 2018.