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Does new plan with vision for sustainable development work for you?
02/01/2025
A public consultation has begun on Cherwell’s proposed new Local Plan
We’re being invited to have our say on the proposed new Local Plan for the Cherwell District – a vision for sustainable development in our area.
When finalised, the Plan will set out where new housing and infrastructure should be delivered in the years up to 2042.
It also contains policies to help meet the challenge of climate change, maintain a thriving economy, and create healthy communities.
A number of public events have been organised whilst the consultation is underway, with one at Lock 29 in Castle Quay on Saturday February 8 between 11am and 3pm. Other sessions run at Exeter Hall in Kidlington (January 20, 3pm-7pm), the Littlebury Hotel in Bicester(January 24, 3pm-7pm) and at Woodstock Community Centre (January 28, 2pm-5.15pm).
Councillor Jean Conway, Portfolio Holder for Planning and Development Management, said: “Our aim is to protect Cherwell’s heritage and natural landscapes in the years to come while meeting our housing and other needs. We also aim to play a positive role in climate action. How and where we deliver the housing and other development that our residents need is therefore critical, and our new Local Plan sets out just how we will do that up until the year 2042.
“The Plan includes vital policies on everything from biodiversity to tourism, regenerating our town centres and creating jobs to help our economy thrive and our residents prosper. We invite residents to take part and help us move forward with this positive vision for the future of their area.”
The consultation runs until Friday February 14. After that the council will submit the Plan to a government-appointed planning inspector for independent examination.
The consultation is available here.
Published: by Banbury FM Newsteam