From: 145 Spring 2017
The WW1 Memorial Group has applied to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for consent under section 38 of the Commons Act 2006 to carry out restricted works on Port Meadow Common. The Planning Inspectorate will decide the application on behalf of the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
The proposed works are the erection of a stone memorial to 17 airmen who died on or near Port Meadow Aerodrome during World War 1; the erection of 3 information boards; the removal of 2 concrete bases. The works will be located at the Picnic Area at the Northern end of Port Meadow.
A copy of the application form and accompanying documents can be inspected at Oxford City Council Planning Department, St Aldates Chambers, Oxford OX1 1DS during normal office hours until 23 April 2017. A copy of the application form and accompanying documents may be obtained by writing to M. Gotch, 1 First Turn, Oxford OX2 8AG.
Any representations should be sent in writing ON or BEFORE that date to the Planning Inspectorate, Commons Team at 3F Temple Quay House, Temple Quay, Bristol BS1 6PN or: commonlandcasework@pins.gsi,gov.uk
Representations sent to the Planning Inspectorate cannot be treated as confidential. They will be copied to the applicant and possibly to other interested parties.
Mr. P. Smith, Chair WW1 Memorial Group
16 Arthur St, Oxford OX2 0AS