CPRE Oxfordshire: Countryside and Rural Principles for District Councils in Unitary Planning Proposals

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As Oxfordshire’s governance evolves, CPRE Oxfordshire urges all district council to embed the following principles in policy and planning, to ensure the county’s countryside and rural communities are not only protected but strengthened for future generations. This is a guide for district councils when considering future unitary proposals. 1. Prioritise Protection of the Countryside New…

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Local Plan setback for South and Vale

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The Joint South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse Local Plan 2041 has hit a major hurdle. Following the Inspectors’ hearings this summer, we’ve just learned that the Plan has been recommended for withdrawal for failing to meet its Duty to Cooperate. This is very disappointing news. CPRE Oxfordshire had supported the Plan, which proposed…

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