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A COMPANY which wants to build a small gas-fired power plant near Goring will not have to conduct detailed research on the impact on its surroundings.
Dozens of residents have objected to the proposal by Balance Power Projects for four generators and a large battery in a field by the Thames Water sewage plant off Wallingford Road.
They say it would cause air pollution, pose a noise nuisance and spoil views of the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty..
But South Oxfordshire District Council, the planning authority, says these arguments don’t require further investigation before it considers the application next month.
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A MAN’S plans to build a swimming pool in his garden have been opposed by neighbours.
Steven Esom has applied to South Oxfordshire District Council, the planning authority, for permission for the 6m by 3m pool at his home in St Andrew’s Road, Henley.
Neighbours say it would be an inappropriate development in a conservation area and that trees could be damaged during excavation works.
They are also concerned about noise and light from the pool in the evenings.
Nick Raine said: “Given the pool would be less than 3m away, the impact would be relentless and when it was used at night with the noise and lighting it would be quite overpowering.
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