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Oxford Canal - Cropredy Marina Planning Decision Welcomed

At a meeting of Cherwell District Council Planning Committee, on Thursday 5 January, members approved the development of a new marina to the north of the village of Cropredy, on the Oxford Canal.

The new development will provide an offline marina for 249 boats, on land which is currently in agricultural use. The marina will occupy less than 20% of the overall site, and be positioned on the lowest ground, well away from the houses on the northern edge of the village. Presently, there is only one small offline marina on the Oxford Canal in the 49 miles between Oxford and Napton, which is reflected in the large numbers of boats moored along the banks of the canal.

There will be no workshops, shops or residential units on site. The only buildings will be a marina office and facilities building, with small storage units, all screened by extensive landscaping. Existing hedgerows, trees and watercourses will be retained and enhanced with additional informal native shrub and tree planting.

Tim Langer, developer of the marina said: “We welcome the decision of Cherwell District Council Planning Committee, and thank Cropredy Parish Council and local residents for their support and guidance throughout the extensive consultation and planning process. In developing the new marina our focus will be quite simply to provide quality moorings and to be a ‘good neighbour’ to the Village, and a key player in its on-going prosperity.”

Tim continued: “We expect work on the new marina to start later this year and for it to be open in Spring 2013. We will continue to listen and work closely with local residents, Cropredy Parish Council and all interested parties.”

For further information on the marina please visit www.cropredymarina.com or call Chris Stanley on 01327 871 701 or 07817 312 718.