Planning
September 4, 2024
Leader’s Statement: South East Strategic Reservoir Option (SESRO)
Cllr Bethia Thomas, Leader of Vale of White Horse District Council, said: “I’m deeply disappointed the Secretary of State, Rt Hon Steve Reed MP, has signed off Thames Water’s Water Resources Management Plan.
August 23, 2024
Council submits response to Thames Water reservoir consultation
Published 23 August 2024 Vale of White Horse District Council has today (Friday 23 August) submitted its consultation response on Thames Water’s proposed reservoir for the district. Thames Water launched a public consultation in June on the proposed reservoir and the public have until 28 August to give their views. Plans for the controversial reservoir […]
August 16, 2024
The next steps for Councils’ Joint Local Plan
Following two hugely successful public consultations, which saw South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District councils receive a Highly Commended award at the Planning Resource Awards 2024, the councils have now set out the next steps for their Joint Local Plan (JLP).
April 12, 2024
Innovative engagement helps hundreds of new voices to shape our districts’ future
Well over a thousand individuals and organisations have shared their thoughts on an emerging plan for the future of South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse. Their comments will contribute to the development of a new Joint Local Plan, which will guide planning decisions in the districts until 2041. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White […]
February 14, 2024
New planning rules mean good news for nature recovery
Biodiversity Net Gain– which came into law nationally on 12 February 2024 – is not a new concept for the councils, whose officers have been working on similar approaches to enhancing the wildlife value of new developments since becoming the first authorities in the UK to successfully secure a BNG agreement in 2013.
January 10, 2024
Building our tomorrow together – join the conversation to help shape the future of our districts
Take part in our Local Plan consultation today.
November 18, 2023
Preparation underway for next stage of Joint Local Plan
Innovative new planning policies to help two Oxfordshire districts reach their full potential and address challenges they face, are on the local agenda – and you’ll soon be able to have your say. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are preparing to launch a second round of consultation early next year to […]
August 18, 2023
Have your say on our landscapes and what’s changing them
A new study has launched to better understand, protect and enhance the unique landscapes across South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse and you’re invited to have your say. South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are preparing a new Landscape Character Assessment and are calling for residents, businesses and visitors to share […]
March 17, 2023
Council’s decision to reject Grove development backed by government
The national Planning Inspectorate has found Vale of White Horse District Council was correct to refuse a planning application for 300 new houses near Grove and has dismissed an appeal to overturn its decision. The application from David Wilson Homes, which proposed up to 300 dwellings on land east of Grove, was refused by the […]
March 17, 2023
Kingston Bagpuize scores brand new sports pavilion
Sports clubs and residents in Kingston Bagpuize will soon be kicking goals and taking wickets by a brand new £657,000 pavilion which is opening this weekend. Vale of White Horse District Council approved £596,757 of funding from developer contributions for Kingston Bagpuize with Southmoor Parish Council to deliver the pavilion. The funding was sourced from […]
