Planning
June 23, 2023
Latest images unveiled for new council HQ
A new building that will kickstart the revitalisation of Didcot Gateway is now one step closer, with updated images of the proposed council headquarters released today and a formal planning application expected soon. The building will be the first step to bring new life into this historically neglected site, providing more confidence for future business […]
February 8, 2023
Hundreds use new website to help shape districts’ future
A new interactive website helped ensure communities had their say on the future of South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse. The website was created by the two district councils to ask people their thoughts on their Joint Local Plan. The plan will help guide the councils when deciding on new housing and jobs […]
January 5, 2023
Housing developers pay their way to improve community facilities
Developers in South Oxfordshire will now be required to contribute more to the local community, thanks to an update to the charge known as the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) that was adopted by South Oxfordshire District Council in December. Under the new CIL Charging Schedule, developers building new homes, supermarkets and retail warehouses in the […]
December 21, 2022
Time to plan the right future for our districts
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have agreed a revised timetable for the creation of their Joint Local Plan. Both authorities are working to create a Joint Local Plan, which will seek to deliver the councils’ ambitions for zero-carbon, sustainable development and genuinely affordable homes in the districts up to the year […]
October 5, 2022
Henley’s conservation area boundaries revised
Following a public consultation and close work with Henley-On-Thames Town Council, South Oxfordshire District Council has agreed to revise Henley’s conservation area boundaries. The district council has been working with the town council to review the conservation area boundaries in Henley and considering the areas of special architectural or historic interest to preserve or enhance. […]
August 5, 2022
Man fined £13,000 for failing to remove illegal development
A man who failed to comply with the requirements of two enforcement notices for an illegal development by the banks of the River Thames at Long Wittenham has been fined £13,000. Simon Courtney-Worthy, 63 of Oscar’s Gardens, Ward’s Field, Long Wittenham, was also ordered to pay more than £5,000 in costs towards South Oxfordshire District […]
June 15, 2022
Still time to have say on issues affecting South Oxfordshire and the Vale
There’s still time for people to give their views on the issues affecting our districts as part of a new Joint Local Plan. People have been using a new interactive website to have their say on topics such as tackling the climate emergency, sustainable transport, affordable housing, high-tech jobs, and the future of our town […]
May 12, 2022
New joint local plan about far more than housing as interactive consultation opens
Tackling the climate emergency, sustainable transport, affordable housing, high-tech jobs, and the future of our town centres are among the topics up for discussion as South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse District Councils embark on the creation of a new Joint Local Plan. The two district councils have launched an interactive consultation to […]
March 29, 2022
Reservoir plans should be urgently reviewed
Plans for a large reservoir in Abingdon in the neighbouring district of the Vale of White Horse should be reviewed urgently according to South Oxfordshire District Council.
February 15, 2022
Consultations launched on how council raises money from development
TWO consultations have been launched on how funds are raised for facilities and infrastructure in South Oxfordshire to support housing growth in the district. The money raised from developers can be used to fund a wide range of strategic and local infrastructure such as transport schemes, schools, community or health facilities, parks, green spaces and […]
