Posts by Andy_Smith0001
Oxfordshire’s housing & population
If we are being asked to give up our precious and irreplaceable land, then evidencing the need is critical. This article takes a look at some of the statistics behind the headlines and asks ‘Where will all the people come from?’
Read MoreAbingdon Reservoir: Thames Water under pressure on population estimates
After questions from CPRE, Thames Water says it will reconsider the growth targets it is working to, undermining the case for the Abingdon Reservoir – but much more to be done. HAVE YOUR SAY! TW consultation closes 29 April.
Read MoreDraft National Planning Policy Framework published
The long-awaited draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was published this week (5 March). The consultation closes on 10 May 2018.
Read MoreCherwell’s Plan for nearly 4,000 houses on Green Belt to go to Planning Inspector
Last night, Cherwell District Councillors voted in favour of submitting Local Plan Part 1 Review to a Government Planning Inspector.
Read MoreWODC Local Plan consultation – Further Main Modifications
West Oxfordshire District Council has this week published a series of Further Main Modifications to the Local Plan for consultation – the consultations runs from Thursday 22nd February 2018 to Monday 9th April 2018. SEE CPRE Oxon response…
Read MoreAbingdon Reservoir back on the cards!
Thames Water has finally published its draft Water Resources Management Plan 2019 – the Abingdon reservoir is included in the Plan, but is pushed back until 2043.
Read MoreCherwell Councillors urged to protect the Green Belt
CPRE has urged Cherwell District Councillors to protect the Green Belt and reject proposals in its Local Plan Part 1 Review to put housing for Oxford in villages such as Kidlington, Begbroke and Yarnton.
Read MoreOxfordshire Housing & Growth Deal
Next month, District Councillors will be asked to sign off on a Deal that will change the future of Oxfordshire… will they stand up for our rural county or set us on the path to becoming a London commuter hub?
Read MoreInspector moves to protect Cotswolds AONB
Inspector recommends removal of four proposed housing sites in the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty from the West Oxfordshire Local Plan.
Read MoreCouncil brownfield registers miss land that could provide an extra 200,000 homes – says National CPRE
Recent CPRE research finds current process isn’t spotting enough small brownfield sites.
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