TIME TO ACT – THE FUTURE OF APPLEFORD IS AT STAKEd
The HIF1 application hearing is now imminent and likely to be heard on 26 & 27 June
Published: 14 June 2023
(1) Email: planning@oxfordshire.gov.uk – title: Objection to Planning Application R3.0138/21
(2) Sign petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/stop-oxfordshires-road-to-ruin
(3) Email applefordpressings@gmail.com if you can join – or speak at – the Planning Meeting on 26 & 27th June
(4) Email applefordpcworkinggroup@gmail.com to support noise assessment
OCC consultants have refused to investigate the particular, ongoing noise problems in Appleford (existing main line railway & sidings), let alone the cumulative effect of adding HIFI traffic noise on top of this. The proposed road flyover design over Appleford sidings will likely reflect and amplify rail noise back towards homes in Main Road. OCC propose a 3 metre high road noise barrier along the parapet of the flyover. Will this also reflect rail noise back towards homes? None of this has been analysed. With all the trees cut down to build the road, this barrier at 11m above the gardens of adjacent homes, will become a dominant view. If you wish to object to this injustice, write to the planning officer now (2), sign the FoE petition (3)and attend the 26/27th June protest outside County Hall (4).
An Appleford proposal hopes to measure existing noise levels. If the construction of the HIF1 road diminishes the future value of your home, as a result of noise, vibration or fumes, baseline and subsequent noise measurements will be required to pursue compensation claims (5).