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Proposed £3.5bn road scheme that could cut through Oxfordshire countryside is unjustified, says campaigners
Landmark research shows scant evidence that road schemes produce economic benefits, but that they increase traffic dramatically and damage the countryside.
Read MorePort Meadow Mitigation Plans
Oxford University has submitted a planning application for mitigation of its controversial Castle Mill accommodation blocks at Port Meadow – Have Your Say by 15 March.
Read MoreGovernment Housing White Paper – CPRE’s initial thoughts
The Housing White Paper has finally been published – read CPRE Oxfordshire’s initial thoughts on the Government’s reforms to the housing market.
Read More‘Colleges’ greed puts Green Belt and City at risk’ says CPRE
The Oxford Green Belt is under unprecedented attack all around the City warns CPRE.
Read MorePlans for huge urban extension into Green Belt south of Oxford
A proposal for a huge urban extension into the Green Belt south of the City, has been put forward by Oxford City Council with fellow landowners Magdalen College and Thames Water.
Read MoreCPRE responds to consultation on Cherwell’s Local Plan Options Paper – have your say
The consultation on Cherwell District Council’s Local Plan Options Paper closes on Monday 16 January.
Read MoreCPRE responds to consultation on West Oxfordshire’s proposed modifications to the Local Plan
West Oxfordshire District Council has published a number of proposed modifications to its Local Plan, including a dramatic increase in housing numbers and proposals for a new ‘Garden Village’ at Eynsham. Consultation on the proposed changes to the draft Plan ended on Friday 23 December 2016. CPRE Oxfordshire has submitted its response (see below) and…
Read MoreDidcot Garden Town consultation – have your say
A public consultation on the vision for Didcot Garden Town runs until 18 December – have your say.
Read MoreThe Oxford-Cambridge Expressway – heading off the rails?
Government is backing a report by the National Infrastructure Commission that recommends the creation of a ‘silicon beltway’ between Oxford and Cambridge, including a new expressway and a significant increase in housing along the route. But what problem is this trying to fix, what problems will it cause and is a new road an old…
Read MoreConsultation on Cherwell Local Plan (Part 1) – have your say
Cherwell District Council are undertaking a Partial Review on their Local Plan (Part 1), specifically to help meet Oxford’s unmet housing need. An Options Paper has been published for consultation.
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