Posts by Nemone Caldwell

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…

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…

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…

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…

We have 2 District Chair vacancies – South Oxfordshire and West Oxfordshire. Make a difference to your countryside, and work with like minded people. CPRE fights for a better future for the countryside and our rural communities. Campaigning is carried out by county-based branches, which aim to influence decision making on a range of environmental…

The Oxford City Local Plan 2042 is to be rewritten following last year’s rejection of the previous draft Plan over its failure to cooperate with neighbouring districts over housing numbers. We expect the consultation timeline of the new Plan to be : CPRE Oxfordshire is supportive of fast tracking a new Local Plan on the…

If you felt that you weren’t heard by the developers during their consultations on the Botley West Solar Farm, you still have an opportunity to tell the Inspectorate what you think. But they will only listen to interested parties, so please do make sure you register before the deadline on 27th February. The mega solar…

Cherwell District Council published the final public (Reg 19) stage of their Local Plan consultation before it is presented to the Inspectors just before Christmas and it can be found here. The consultation period ran until Tuesday 25th February. The Local Plan is an important document which outlines the future development of the area, including the policies and…