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Examination 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!).
Read MoreDidcot to become Oxfordshire’s second Garden Town
The Housing and Planning minister, Brandon Lewis MP announced this week that Didcot is to become Greater Didcot Garden Town. He said this will help with the delivery of infrastructure, 15,000 houses and 20,000 high-tech jobs.
Read MoreOxfordshire Green Belt Study released
The Oxfordshire Growth Board has published the results of the Oxfordshire Green Belt Study it commissioned with no public involvement or opportunity for comment. The Study found that all of the land within the area fulfills at least one of the purposes of the Green Belt.
Read MoreHearings into the West Oxfordshire Local Plan to start on 23 November
Planning Inspector Mr Simon Emerson has been appointed to establish whether the West Oxon Local Plan is ‘sound’, taking into account the representations made earlier this year, as well as national policy.
Read MoreDevastating South Oxon Green Belt Study
South Oxfordshire District Council has today published a study of the Green Belt in its area. In contravention of government guidance and local wishes, the Study proposes changes to sites across the District, including sacrifice of land at Grenoble Road, Horspath, Wick Farm and Wheatley.
Read MoreRespond to the County Council’s consultation on the A40
Oxfordshire County Council is seeking to find a long-term strategy to tackle congestion on the A40 and is holding a public consultation to seek views on possible options.
Read MoreRespond to Oxfordshire County Council’s consultation on household waste recycling centres by 5 October
Oxfordshire County Council is consulting on its proposals for the future provision of household waste recycling centres in the county. The consultation runs from 6 Aug 2015 to 5 Oct 2015.
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