Archive for January 2016
CPRE concerned that proposed changes to planning system will put countryside at increased risk
In its response to the consultation on proposed changes to National Planning Policy, CPRE has called into question the effectiveness of the proposals, saying they are likely to make the planning system operate less efficiently, putting the countryside at increased risk.
Read MoreExamination of West Oxfordshire Local Plan suspended until December 2016
The West Oxfordshire Local Plan Inspector Mr Simon Emerson has formally suspended the examination of the West Oxfordshire Local Plan 2031 until December 2016, to allow the Council to undertake consultation on ‘main modifications’ in order to make the plan ‘sound’.
Read MoreLocal residents gather to protect Vale Green Belt
Residents from all over Oxfordshire attended the Protect Vale Green Belt Walk on Sunday morning to express their concern about plans to develop large parts of the Green Belt around north Abingdon.
Read MoreCPRE submits hearings statements in advance of second stage of Vale EiP
With the second stage of hearings into the Vale’s Local Plan to begin on 2 February 2016, CPRE has submitted its hearing statements, calling into question the Vale’s plans for housing in the Green Belt and NWD AONB.
Read MoreInspector suggests more housing needed for West Oxon
Local Plan inspector has told West Oxfordshire District Council that their housing numbers are not justified and they must be reviewed (presumably upwards!).
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