JERICHO WHARF NEWS

Recent news items

<p>Front-page Oxford Times article: “Chief executive Johnny Sandelson said all parties wanted a ‘positive outcome’ for the scheme.”</p> — Jun 30 2017

May 24 2017

SIAHAF and the JWT now have an opportunity to unlock this development — Feb 09 2016

Councillors vote unanimously to require the developer to hand over freehold of the community facilities. — Jan 07 2016

The West Area Planning Committee, chaired by Louise Upton (centre), has to ensure that the transfer agreement between SIAHAF and the JWT is fair and reasonable. — Apr 26 2016

Jan 02 2016

The northern part of the site, from the canal on the western side to Canal Street on the eastern side - indicating land ownershi — Jul 30 2015

Decision time. Standing: Johnny Sandelson of SIAHAF (left) and Committee Chair, Oscar Van Nooijen. Seated foreground, left to right, JWT trustees, Phyllis Starkey, Charlotte Christie, Bruce Heagarty, Henry Gibbon and David Feeny, — Feb 11 2015

Canalside planning discussion postponed
Off the agenda

Jan 12 2015

Feb 06 2015

<p>Reports fails to address critical elements of the development, such as the financing of the boatyard and the community centre</p> — Jan 06 2015

<p>The cloud-like graphics over this cross-section indicate the elements that have changed.</p> — Nov 19 2014

<p>Illustrative view of the proposals from the north-west. Image: Haworth-Tompkins</p> — Aug 05 2014

<p>Left to right, Steve Watts, Henry Gibbon, Phyllis Starkey, Charlotte Christie, and Matt Watts.</p> — Jul 22 2014

<p>Left, the boatyard docks with community centre hall above. Centre the winding hole for turning boats, the public square and the bridge. Right the restaurant and housing.</p> — Jul 14 2014

<p>Left to right: a tree on the canal bank, the canal, the community hall above the boatyard, and the new community centre. For scale, is the outline of St Barnabas Church.</p> — Jun 23 2014

Plans submitted to City Council
SIAHAF proposals for canalside development

May 19 2014

Feb 23 2014

<p>Artist’s impression of the proposed development, with the boatyard on the left, above which would be the hall of the new community centre.</p> — Jan 30 2014

<p>The Council plan lllustrates two site layouts - with the community centre to the south of the square (left), or to the north (right)</p> — Dec 17 2013

Dec 03 2013

<p>The vacant canalside site</p> — Oct 25 2013

<p>Oxford Mail report. A link to this is at the end of the article.</p> — Oct 16 2013

<p>The SPD uses JWT’s massing sketch as “An indicative illustrative drawing of the Framework Plan and design principles.”</p> — Sep 13 2013

Dawson Place for community use only
Bob Price confirms City Council policy

Jul 26 2013

City hopes to end canalside saga
Consultation on how the site should be developed

Jul 06 2013

Council to offer new planning guidance
More detailed requirements for the canalside site

Jun 25 2013

<p>The Jericho Singers gave a performance outside the boatyard gates on the Jubilee weekend in 2012.</p> — Apr 17 2013

Wharf Trust aims to establish common ground with site administrators
Discussions with PWC on how the site could best be developed

Mar 01 2013

Trust in talks to buy boatyard from administrators
The Oxford Times has reported on the latest stage of the negotiations

Feb 14 2013

Amended planning policies for the canalside site
The government inspector has now reported on the City’s Sites and Housing policy

Jan 06 2013

Dec 20 2012

Dec 10 2012

<p>Card given to Branca diners</p> — Nov 26 2012

Jericho Wharf Trust argues for community priorities on the canalside site
Public hearing on Oxford City Council sites and housing policy

Sep 19 2012

<p>Jericho has its ducks in a row. But we are still waiting for the Wharf developer SIAHAF</p> — Aug 30 2017

<p>For several years, SIAHAF has been displaying its proposals, but is now amending them</p> — Dec 04 2017

<p>The northern part of the site, including the Council-owned garages in Dawson Place, has been designated for community use. (Image: Google Maps)</p> — May 24 2018