Current news
The Cherwell LP Part 1 Review Examination in Public will start with a One Day Pre-Hearing Meeting purely focused on whether the proposed level of unmet need can be considered sound and if so, whether it meets the exceptional circumstances test to justify release of Green Belt.
CPRE Oxfordshire is looking for a new Chairperson to help co-ordinate our activity in West Oxfordshire.
New population estimates from the Office of National Statistics have highlighted the inaccuracies in Oxfordshire’s housing figures.
Oxfordshire Growth Board 3 Year Housing Land Supply Consultation, deadline 12th July
The Oxfordshire Growth Board is hoping to negotiate a bespoke arrangement with Government on housing land supply rules.
Walking the Bryson Line
A group of Anglo-Americans, inspired by author and ex-CPRE President Bill Bryson, are walking the length of the country raising money for charity – and celebrating the landscapes of Oxfordshire.
Plans for large-scale housing development at Harwell, Dalton Barracks and Fyfield will be examined by a Planning Inspector, with hearing sessions now announced for July and September.
Oxfordshire's housing & population
If we are being asked to give up our precious and irreplaceable land, then evidencing the need is critical. This article takes a look at some of the statistics behind the headlines and asks 'Where will all the people come from?'
Abingdon Reservoir: Thames Water under pressure on population estimates
Written by CPRE Oxfordshire
After questions from CPRE, Thames Water says it will reconsider the growth targets it is working to, undermining the case for the Abingdon Reservoir - but much more to be done. HAVE YOUR SAY! TW consultation closes 29 April.
Thames Water has finally published its draft Water Resources Management Plan 2019 - the Abingdon reservoir is included in the Plan, but is pushed back until 2043.
