Useful information
Berinsfield Garden Village development is currently supported by the following strategic documents, engagement and feasibility reports:
2011 – 2035 Local Plan: Berinsfield Garden Village includes undeveloped land to the east of the existing settlement on the former airfield which has been allocated in the South Oxfordshire District Council (SOCD) Local Plan (adopted December 2020, strategic allocation Policy STRAT10i).
2020 – 2024 Corporate Plan: A key project supporting the Corporate Plan theme, ‘Homes and infrastructure that meet local needs’ is to transform Berinsfield into a thriving Garden Village with improved facilities that are developed in line with the community’s needs and aspirations
Berinsfield Parish Treescape Report: This report is intended to give a broad indication of the natural capital benefits that treescapes can bring to Berinsfield parish and of the opportunities to increase them.
Berinsfield Housing Need Study 2019: Opinion Research Services (ORS) was commissioned by South Oxfordshire Council to prepare a Housing Needs Assessment for the parish of Berinsfield. This study aims to provide evidence for the size and tenure of dwellings required and to consider wider issues around housing need in Berinsfield.
Leisure Facilities Assessment and Strategy: The councils have approved a new Leisure Facilities Assessment Strategy (LFAS), which provides an audit of the quality, quantity and accessibility of leisure facilities, as well as the current and future use of the facilities. The LFAS has assessed the key sports and leisure facilities within the South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district areas, including throughout Berinsfield. This includes sports halls, swimming pools, activity halls, health and fitness suites, squash courts, water sports facilities, skateparks, multi-use games areas and climbing walls.
The Playing Pitch Strategy: The councils have also adopted a new The Playing Pitch Strategy, which provides an audit of the quality, quantity, and accessibility of playing pitches (including cricket, football, hockey, rugby and other pitches) to establish the current levels of demand and the appropriate level of pitch provision that can be planned for the future.
Useful links:
Garden Communities Prospectus – This prospectus sets out the government’s vision and expectations for high-quality place-making across this country.
Understanding Garden Villages – an introductory guide
Berinsfield Parish Council Facebook page – This link takes you to an external website that may be using cookies or other technologies. South Oxfordshire District Council has no responsibility for any content or comments on the page.
