Posts by Nemone Caldwell
Thames Water proposals for Oxfordshire mega-reservoir hit with Judicial Review
On 25-26 June the High Court will hear a Judicial Review case, brought by CPRE Oxfordshire and campaign group SAFERWaters, against Thames Water’s plans for a £2.6 billion mega-reservoir. We believe that the reservoir, which would be the second-largest in England and cover an area the size of Gatwick Airport, is completely un-necessary, will devastate…
Read More“Land Behind the Moors” Green Belt land under threat in Kidlington
A planning application has been submitted for 340 houses on Green Belt land known as the “Land Behind the Moors” in Kidlington and we are urging our members to object. ‘The Moors’ is the name of the road in north-east Kidlington that runs from a junction with the Banbury Road to the crossing with Church…
Read MoreNeal Coleman announced to lead Oxford Growth Commission
Regeneration expert Neale Coleman CBE has been appointed as Chair of the Oxford Growth Commission with plans to “to accelerate plans for new housing, jobs and infrastructure across the city”. We were disappointed to see that his appointment letter focuses on growth at all costs, referring to “Oxford’s ambitions for economic growth” without a single…
Read MoreCPRE Oxfordshire speaks up against Botley West
This week, the Planning Inspectorate’s six-month examination of Botley West Solar Farm kicked off with 3 days of open floor hearings. Having registered as an Interested Party, yesterday CPRE Director, Lisa Warne, stood to deliver our statement, criticising the plans for their short-sightedness concerning land use, highlighting the impact the development would have on flooding,…
Read MoreCPRE Oxfordshire AGM 2025 – Sat 7th June
2pm, Saturday 7th JuneEynsham Village Hall, 46 Back Lane, Eynsham, Oxfordshire OX29 4QW Please join us to hear all the latest news and views on CPRE Oxfordshire’s campaigns and activities over the last year and what we have planned for the future. After the AGM, we are delighted that our speaker will be Catriona Bass from…
Read MoreOur response to the Land Use Consultation
The Land Use Consultation closes tomorrow so now is your last chance to have your say on how this precious and finite resource is managed. CPRE Oxfordshire is calling for a more strategic, spatially mapped approach to identify where land is best suited for renewable energy, housing, nature recovery, wildlife-friendly farming, intensive agriculture, forestry, and…
Read MoreNoke and Stratton Audley Solar Farms – latest news
Two large solar farms, which had been rejected in the summer by the Planning Committee of Cherwell District Council, are now being appealed. The sites are The appeals are taking the form of Inspectors hearings, taking place at The John Paul ll Centre, Webb Court, 12 The Causeway, Bicester, OX26 6AW from 10 AM, with…
Read MoreKey Local Election Messages May 2025
CPRE Oxfordshire campaigns to protect the countryside for the enjoyment of all. We recognise the need for more housing in the county, but this must be balanced with the protection of our natural environment. New development should prioritise genuinely affordable homes for those most in need and be located in the right places, where it…
Read MoreDonations Doubled for Rooftop Renewables
Save the Date! CPRE Oxfordshire are thrilled to announce that we have been selected to take part in The Big Give Green Match Fund, an exciting initiative where all donations made to our charity will be doubled for one week only. This incredible opportunity will help fund our Rooftop Renewables campaign, aimed at harnessing renewable…
Read MoreOxford City Local Plan 2042
Oxford City Council are undertaking an “Early engagement Survey” in advance of the formal consultation, expected in June 2025, on their new Local Plan for the city named Oxford Local Plan 2042. While the survey covers many of the areas CPRE would like to see, in particular consultation on a policy to allow housing on…
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