A £100m river crossing road linking Didcot and the Science Centre at Culham is a high priority in South Oxfordshire District Council’s latest draft of the Local Plan (LP) which was published on 29th March. The blue print for development until 2033 also includes the provision of nearly 21,000 new homes.
About 3,500 are proposed at Culham and up to 2,100 at Berinsfield. The old Chalgrove airfield site is planned to take 3,000 homes. The Culham site is regarded as ideal for housing because it’s next to the railway station and Science Centre. The number of new houses at Culham would be capped at 750 until the new Didcot-Culham river crossing road is fully funded.
Speaking at the launch of the Local Plan (LP) to town and parish councillors in Didcot the Continue reading
Long Wittenham’s plan for a village hub including a new school, pre-school, village hall, play-sport area, new homes and parking moved a step closer when developer Thomas Homes outlined proposals at a public consultation meeting in the village hall on 30th March. The views of residents are being sought about what type of facilities should be available in the village hall and on the play and sport area. It is important that we hear your ideas.
The Sylva Wood Centre will be open to the public for the Oxfordshire Artweeks May Festival from 6th – 14th May, 11am – 6pm at weekends and 11am – 4pm on weekdays – closed Wednesday 10th.
South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) would like your feedback on how they should manage the need for new houses and employment in South Oxfordshire.
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Nearly 150 people including school children attended the official opening of the Wittenhams Community Orchard by the High Sheriff of Oxfordshire Sarah Taylor on Thursday afternoon 23rd March.
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The development of the Long Wittenham Neighbourhood Plan is entering it’s final phase and it is hoped that it will be adopted within the next few months. It is time to start the next stage and the Parish Council and their chosen developer, Thomas Homes, have been working hard on plans for the new ‘Community Hub’. They hope to submit the planning application to South Oxfordshire District Council in early Summer and they want the views of residents about what it should include, with particular reference to usage, design and facilities. Should there be an indoor sports area? Should there be a stage for musical and theatrical performances? What about an outdoor area to use in the summer?
Plans for the sand and gravel quarry between Clifton Hampden and Culham could be discussed by members of Oxfordshire County Council’s planning committee towards the end of April but an exact date is awaiting confirmation.