Blenheim Estates Solar Farm Plans Come to Light

Solar Array

CPRE Oxfordshire is concerned to hear of a large-scale solar farm development proposed by Blenheim Estates. The development would cover 1,000 hectares over three sites: Woodstock/Blenheim, Eynsham and Cumnor. The size of the project is so enormous – covering 100 international rugby pitches in total – that it would be considered a national infrastructure project.…

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Oxford Plan 2040 – No Green Belt Review Required

15 minute neighbourhoods should not trump Green Belt protections CPRE Oxfordshire believes the proposal for a Green Belt review, hidden away in the latest consultation on Oxford’s Local Plan, would be inappropriate and a waste of taxpayers’ money.  CPRE is urging City residents and those in surrounding Districts to challenge the City’s approach now before…

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