Category Archives: SODC
SODC Local Plan Adopted
Following a Government direction to progress the Local Plan 2035 through to examination and adoption, councillors at South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) have voted to adopt the plan. The Plan and its supporting studies set out the future for development … Continue reading
Planning Application
The Parish Council has been advised by South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) of a new planning application within the village. The application is for two, one and a half storey extensions, and refurbishment of the existing dwelling at The Haywards, … Continue reading
Planning Application
The Parish Council has been advised by South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) of a new planning application within the village. The application is for the insertion of a field gate in the boundary fence to a riverside mooring off Ward’s … Continue reading
Planning Application
The Parish Council has been advised by South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) of a new planning application within the village. The application is for a single storey rear extension and porch at Northfield Farm, Long Wittenham. The details may be … Continue reading
SODC Local Plan Update
The South Oxfordshire Local Plan will be considered for adoption next week at a series of meetings at South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) after the Inspector examining the plan concluded that the plan with its modifications is sound. The district … Continue reading
Free Parking For Christmas Shopping
Each year Vale of White Horse and South Oxfordshire District Councils provide free parking days during December to help encourage people to shop locally for their Christmas presents. With many shops affected by the Covid-19 restrictions, this year it is … Continue reading
District Councillor Grants
South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has announced that district councillor community grants are now available. Our councillor, Sam Casey-Rerhaye, has £5,000 to share between the seven parishes in her ward. The grants are available to non-profit community organisations whose primary … Continue reading
Didcot Garden Town Newsletter
Residents who are not already subscribers will want to read the latest edition of the Didcot Garden Town Newsletter. It includes information about the first-ever ‘sounding board’ for residents and community organisations, to be held on Monday 30th November. See … Continue reading
Councils Call For More Help
District Councils in Oxfordshire have called on the Government for more financial support as Covid-19 continues to hit the fragile economy and puts increasing pressure on local services. In a letter to Robert Jenrick, the Housing Communities and Local Government … Continue reading
SODC Objects to Proposed Planning Reforms
South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) has written to the Government stating strong objections to several proposed reforms to the current planning system. The Government’s proposed changes were outlined in the Planning for the Future white paper. The council sent a … Continue reading