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Introduction .............................................................................................................................2  \n2. Proposed Development ..........................................................................................................3  \n3. Planning Policy .......................................................................................................................4  \n4. Planning Assessment and Conclusion ...................................................................................5  \n\n| Version | Prepared by | Approved by | Date |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Planning Statement – DVSA Banbury, former Hardwick Surgery | Ugne Staskauskaite MRTPI, Planning Consultant | Clare Lucey MRTPI, Associate | February 2023 |\n\n1. Introduction  \n1.1 On behalf of the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), Cushman and Wakefield are instructed to submit a planning application for a change of use at former Hardwick Surgery, Ferriston , Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 1XE (herein referred to as ‘the Site’) to a Driving Test Centre (Sui Generis) .  \n1.2 This application is submitted to allow the DVSA to offer driving licence tests in Banbury, proposes the following development:  \n“Change of Use of former Hardwick Surgery, Ferriston, Banbury to Driving Test Centre (sui generis use)”  \nThis Statement examines the potential impacts of the proposed use.  \nDriver and Vehicle Standards Agency  \n1.1 The DVSA is an executive agency sponsored by the Department for Transport, aiming to improve road safety in Great Britain by setting standards for driving and motorcycling and making sure drivers, vehicle operators and MOT garages follow roadworthiness standards. DVSA are responsible for the statutory regulation of driving instructors and trainers and promoting voluntary registers and non-statutory activities to improve road safety and driving standards.  \n1.2 The organisation provides a range of licensing, testing, education and enforcement services. There are over 400 practical driving and multi-purpose test centres and theory test centres run by the DVSA nationally.  \nCAR LICENCE TESTS  \n1.3 Car licence tests start and finish at the DTC, with the practical element of the test being conducted on the public highway. The on-road element of the test comprises four-vehicle movements per test, candidates arrive with their instructor, leave the site to undertake the on-road element of the test with the examiner and then return to leave with their instructor.  \nENFORCEMENT  \n1.4 Enforcement staff will have an access to an ocacional office use to supplement working from home.  \nImpact of COVID-19  \n1.5 Demand for tests in the area has increased steadily over a period of time, however the impact of COVID-  \n19 and multiple extended lockdown periods mean an unprecedented wait for tests. Nationally there is a backlog of c. 417,000 customers awaiting driving tests which equates to an average waiting time of 17 weeks.  \n2. The Site and Surrounding Area  \n2.1 This application refers to a former Hardwick Surgery, Ferriston, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 1XE. The site sits in a residential area of northern Banbury. Hardwick Primary and Pre-School is immediatety to the south. The site is accessed off Ferriston, which via local roads which connect into Warwick Road leading to Banbury Town Centre.  \n2.2 The former Hardwick Surgery shares a parking courtyard with a number of local business including a Coop and launderette. 3 no. parking places will be allocated for use by DVSA, these were previously ‘doctors only’ parking spaces used by the surgery. Further car parking spaces (23 no. and 2 disabled) are available within the courtyard, which is open to the public. Testing will be staggered through the day to make use of the parking spaces available. Staff will park off-","cbCaidkSHNe8mE0e","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaidkSHNe8mE0e","pdf",155273,"English","# Introduction\n## Proposed Development\n## Planning Policy\n## Planning Assessment and Conclusion","[{\"question\":\"What change of use is proposed for the former Hardwick Surgery site?\",\"answer\":\"The proposed development changes the use of the former Hardwick Surgery at Ferriston, Banbury to a Driving Test Centre (sui generis use).\"},{\"question\":\"How are driving tests conducted operationally under the proposal?\",\"answer\":\"Car licence tests start and finish at the test centre, while the practical element is conducted on the public highway with on-road movements carried out during the test period.\"},{\"question\":\"What staffing and testing hours are planned for the Driving Test Centre?\",\"answer\":\"Around 8 staff will be based on site, including examiners and enforcement staff. 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