Category Archives: Posts by Horley Views

Vistry Appeal begins tomorrow, running until 13 June

Tomorrow (Tuesday 4 June) is the first day of the Planning Appeal on the outline application for up to 170 dwellings on the fields between Hanwell and Banbury. 

You can attend this public inquiry at Cherwell District Council, Bodicote House. It starts at 9:30am on Tuesday 4 June and will finish on Thursday 13 June.

Tomorrow, the following representatives will be speaking from 11am:

Cllr Dr Cat Reid, Hanwell Parish Council
Cllr Nina Musgrove, Drayton Parish Council 
Cllr Kate Wythe, Horley Parish Council 
Cllr Sue Upton, The Bourtons Parish Council
Cllr Chris Brant, Cherwell District Council, Banbury Town Council

Your support would be greatly appreciated and will show the Planning Inspector the impact this would have on the village if it was allowed. 

You can also attend on Wed 5th, Thu 6th (AM only), Fri 7th, Tue 11, Wed 12 and Thu 13. There is no meeting on Monday 10th June.

This short film was produced by the Action Group to be shown at the Appeal. The Planning Inspector decided not to show it at the inquiry, but has said he will view it.

At yesterday’s Keep Hanwell Village Rural Action Group Meeting, Chris Brant stood down as Chair and Robin Aikten became the new Chair. Chris had to stand down following his successful election as both District and Town Councillor. 

We hope to see you at the inquiry.

Thank you for your continued support.

Keep Hanwell Village Rural Action Group
keephanwellvillagerural@gmail.com

www.keephanwellvillagerural.com 

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Cycle race coming through Horley tomorrow (Sunday 19th May)

Look out for cyclists racing through the village tomorrow (19th May) in the Banbury Star Road Race.

The first race will be in the morning from 9:00am and the second race will be in the afternoon, starting from 1:00pm and finishing at approximately 3:30pm.

The races will take a 3 lap circuit, approaching the village from Hornton Lane before turning left into Banbury Lane.

Invitation to Attend: Vistry Appeal Against Refusal of Planning Permission in Hanwell 

In August last year, Councillors voted unanimously in rejecting Vistry’s planning application to build 170 houses on farmland between Hanwell village and Banbury. This was supported by almost 500 objections, including from many residents in Horley and Horley’s Parish Council. 

In February of this year Vistry submitted an appeal against this decision. An inquiry into this appeal will be held on 4 June 2024 from 10am. During this meeting, representatives from local villages, including Horley, will present wide-ranging objections to Vistry’s proposal.

You’re invited to join this meeting in person. Attendance does make an impact! The meeting starts at 10am and it will likely begin with an hour or so of formalities before presentations begin. If more information about timings is published, we will share this with residents on Horley Views. The meeting will take place at the Council Chamber, Bodicote House, Bodicote, Banbury OX15 4AA, (which is just a couple of minutes drive from Farm & Table at Wykham Park Farm should you want to meet friends ahead of the meeting for good coffee!)

It is also possible to attend the meeting virtually. Should you wish to do so, please email submit.appeal@cherwell-dc.gov.uk for details of how to do so as soon as possible prior to the Inquiry. If you are plan to attend in person and are concerned about the facilities available for people with disabilities, please contact the Council on 01295 227006

Documents relevant to the appeal can be viewed via the Council’s Online Planning Register at https://planningregister.cherwell.gov.uk/Appeals/Display/24/00004/REF#undefined 

Appeal for witnesses following serious injury road traffic collision – M40, Banbury

Thames Valley Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious injury collision on the M40 near Banbury as follows:

‘At around 5pm on Sunday evening (22/10), a collision occurred between a red and black Yamaha motorcycle and a red mini in lane three of the M40 not far from the slip road for junction 11.

The rider of the motorcycle, a man in his thirties, suffered serious injuries. He was taken to hospital in Coventry, where he remains.

We are asking anyone with dash-cam footage to please get in touch if it shows anything that would be useful for our investigation.

Or if you are witness we would also ask you to get in touch.

You can provide information through our online portal page or by calling 101, quoting reference 43230475588.‘

Thames Valley Police are investigating a burglary series in North and West Oxfordshire


Thames Valley Police is investigating a series of distraction burglaries, which detectives are treating as linked incidents. The offences have all occurred between Friday (1/6) and yesterday (6/6), two in Charlbury, one in Fulbrook, near Burford, and a fourth offence in Bodicote, near Banbury. The first three offences all occurred on Friday (1/6). Two of these took place in Charlbury between 6.15pm and 6.35pm, with an earlier incident being reported in Fulbrook at around 5.45pm. On each occasion, two male offenders have approached the rear of victims’ properties, claiming that they were there on behalf of local water boards. The offenders have used this tactic to gain entry to the properties and have then gone on to steal cash and jewellery. A fourth offence was reported in Bodicote, near Banbury, yesterday (5/6) at around 4.30pm. The offenders used the same tactics as the earlier offences and were seen in a silver or grey saloon vehicle. The two male offenders have been described as wearing facemasks and hats during all offences. Detective Sergeant Steve Bates of the Priority Crime Team, based at Witney police station, said: “This is a series of incidents, which, given the tactics displayed by the offenders, are all being linked. “I am urging people in north and west Oxfordshire to be vigilant and challenge anybody coming to your property purporting to be from any company. “You should ask for proof of ID, as if they are genuine, they will carry some form of identification as to the company they work for and who they are, and they would have no issues in showing you this. “If you are suspicious, please do not let them in and call us on 101 or 999 if you feel there is a crime in action. “I would also like to appeal to anybody who has any information in relation to any of these incidents, or have experienced something similar in recent days to please contact us either via our website or via 101, quoting reference number 43230241045.”  

3Hs Gardening Club Plant Sale – 20th May (tomorrow!)

Tomorrow (20th May) is the 3Hs Gardening Club plant sale, where there will be masses of top quality plants for sale at a fraction of the market price.  This is a major fundraiser for the club and a good opportunity to snap up  some real bargains. 

Plants will be on sale at Hornton Pavilion from 10.30 tomorrow (Saturday) morning

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Vistry Homes Planning Application

As you are doubtless aware, Vistry Homes have submitted an outline planning application to Cherwell District Council to build 170 houses on the fields between Hanwell and Banbury. 

Details of the application, together with a form to comment on and track the application, can be found here: Vistry Homes Planning Application. Comments are due by 19 May 2023.

It is important that all comments are sent directly to Cherwell District Council before the closing date.

Whilst the application relates to land in Hanwell Parish, if you would like to make your views on the application known to the Horley Parish Council for their information, please send an email to: horleypc@gmail.com. NB: This should be in addition to sending comments directly to Cherwell District Council.

Reminder: Horley Village Coronation Celebrations

Not long now till the Coronation!

Horley bells will be ‘Ringing for the King’ on Saturday 6th May from 15:15 to 16:00 – listen out and/or come to the Church to watch.

Then on Sunday 7th May it’s the village Coronation Lunch at Hadsham Farm.

Lots of you have already booked tables and chairs to be sure you don’t need to bring them with you – and they can be decorated in advance if you are feeling creative! There are still a few left which can be booked by emailing: horleyladiesguild@gmail.com or by asking any of the Ladies Guild.

You are also welcome to just come along on the day – there are picnic tables outside or you could bring your own chairs to make sure you get a seat indoors if the weather doesn’t look too promising!

And don’t forget there will be a celebratory cake and fizz!

More details below:

Emergency Alert Test – 23rd April 2023

This information has been sent on behalf of Thames Valley Police.


National Alert Test – 23rd April

emergency alerts

The UK government’s new Emergency Alerts system is now live. The system will enable people to be contacted via their mobile phone when lives are in danger.

It will be used to warn you in the event of emergencies, such as severe flooding.
Emergency Alerts are sent to all compatible mobile phones within an area of risk.

 They don’t track your location, need your phone number, or collect personal data. Only the government and the emergency services will be able to send them. If you don’t have a mobile phone, you’ll still be kept informed through other channels.

If you get an Emergency Alert on your phone, you’ll hear a loud, siren-like sound. A message on your screen will tell you about the emergency and how best to respond. 

You’ll be able to check an alert is genuine at gov.uk/alerts
If you receive an alert, read the alert carefully and follow the instructions.
You can opt out of receiving emergency alerts; for more information on how to opt out please go to gov.uk/alerts
To find out more about Emergency Alerts, visit gov.uk/alerts