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South Oxon Local Plan Options - final chance!
Written by CPRE Oxfordshire
Today - 19 August - is the final day to have your say on South Oxfordshire District Council's preferred options for development through to 2032. CPRE's response argues for lower figures and higher density, which would remove the need for a new settlement...
First Steps are Crucial for Oxford Local Plan 2036
Written by CPRE Oxfordshire
As Oxford City Council gets to work on its development plan through to 2036, it's asking for your initial views on issues such as housing, jobs and green space. We think its a good chance to speak up for sustainable development, rather than just 'growth'! Consultation closes 12 August.
CPRE believes this central Oxford brownfield site must prioritise housing over more job creation.
Consultation extended until 29 July.
Preferred options for South Oxfordshire - have your say
Written by CPRE Oxfordshire
South Oxfordshire District Council has launched a consultation on its development choices to 2026, including a 3,500+ new settlement at Chalgrove Airfield, a 10% increase in the size of larger villages and a 5% increase for smaller villages. Consultation runs until 19 August.
A new Oxford City report has revealed its proposals to build over 11,000 houses in the Oxford Green Belt, to the North and South of the City.
Savills submits a Scoping Opinion for a 3,500 house development in the Green Belt south of Oxford.
Despite concerns over traffic congestion, air pollution and threats to the Green Belt, the Northern Gateway area of Oxford has been allocated for development. Developers are now consulting on their initial proposals.
With land under pressure, increasing the density of housing is one obvious solution, and it doesn't have to mean cramped surroundings...
Development pressures on Kidlington, one of the UK's largest villages, are building. But seeing the Green Belt as an opportunity, not a problem, could help to guide a positive vision. See CPRE's response to the Masterplan consultation.
