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Consultation on new Local Plan for Cherwell underway
22/09/2023
An event at Lock 29 on October 21 will help people understand what’s being proposed
The long-awaited consultation on a new Local Plan for the Cherwell District has begun and we’re being encouraged to have a say.
Our views will be used to develop the draft Cherwell Local Plan 2040.
When complete it will outline objectives and strategies for housing, infrastructure, and employment land up to 2040. It also introduces policies to ensure the availability of affordable homes, reduce carbon emissions from development, and safeguard the district’s natural and historic environments.
To help people understand what’s being proposed four consultation events have been organised across the district, including one at Lock 29 in Castle Quay on Saturday, October 21 between 11am and 3pm.
Councillor Dan Sames, Portfolio Holder for Planning and Development, said: “The Local Plan will be the blueprint for future development within Cherwell up until 2040. It will contain policies that will provide a legal framework, so it is important that we get it right. We want local communities and residents to help shape the policies so that they reflect the needs of the district, and this part of the Local Plan process provides the best opportunity to do this.
“We aim to protect and enhance our natural environment and ensure a sustainable future with responsible development in the right places. We understand the need for a limited amount of additional housing while maintaining affordability for those struggling to access the housing market. We must support our town centres, promote climate action and ensure towns and villages are attractive and welcoming places to live and visit.
“Given our desire for a sustainable future, we want people across the district to get involved, share their views and make a difference. This consultation asks a series of questions that will help shape the future draft of the Local Plan. It is important that residents and groups consider the questions carefully so that we can look at all the responses and make alterations or improvements as necessary for our shared future.”
The consultation runs for six weeks, concluding on November 3.
In addition to the consultation event at Lock 29, sessions are also being held at these locations:
- Kidlington Football Club (OX5 1AT) on Wednesday, 4 October, 3pm to 8pm
- Bicester John Paul II Centre (OX26 6AW) on Friday, 13 October, 2pm to 7pm
- Woodstock Community Centre (OX20 1PB) on Tuesday, 17 October, 2.30pm to 6.30pm
Published: by Banbury FM Newsteam