A plan for the future of South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse, the first joint plan, is now ready for six weeks of public review. It plans for housing, jobs, and infrastructure needs up to 2041 and will supersede the existing separate plans that go to 2031.
The plan prioritises existing developments, protecting greenfield sites. The only proposed expansion is at Dalton Barracks near Abingdon owned by the Ministry of Defence.
Council leaders are very enthusiastic in their press release.
Councillor Bethia Thomas (Vale of White Horse): “It’s a big step forward for our communities that we’re at this stage earlier than anticipated…”
Councillor David Rouane (South Oxfordshire): “We’re one step closer to adopting this ground-breaking plan with policies such as increasing the proportion of affordable housing on large sites…”
Councillor Anne-Marie Simpson (South Oxfordshire): “This is an ambitious and innovative plan…”
Councillor Andy Foulsham (Vale of White Horse): “I’m proud of this plan and how it looks to tackle the climate emergency…”
Visit https://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/vale-of-white-horse-district-council/planning-and-development/local-plan-and-planning-policies/local-plan-2041/ to review the Joint Local Plan and submit your comments before November 12th.
Here is an idea. Why not, when the Army leaves Dalton Barracks, return all the runways and grass areas into Shippon common. This is what it was before it became RAF Abingdon. Or am i just being naive?
Just like they did at Greenham Common. That would be a great idea. It wont happen, but nonetheless a superb idea.
I’m not sure, having been to GC a few years ago, it wasn’t great. The bunkers for the GLCMs are still intact.
As a former resident of Abingdon, can someone explain what is going to happen with Dalton Barracks after it’s closure? From the image above it seems the runway will remain intact, surely they can’t keep running the Airshow though?
The road access there is awful, I despair about these housr building plans and the lack of infrastructure to support them.
Could someone post about what is happening to the Culham site now Jet has closed, I understand more houses there as well. 🤦🏻♂️