Residents, businesses and community groups have until Friday 8 August to have their say on the first draft of the Oxford Local Plan 2042.
The draft plan sets out how Oxford will grow and change over the next two decades. It will shape all planning decisions in the city until 2042, helping Oxford tackle the housing crisis, support the economy, reduce carbon emissions, and strengthen our diverse communities and neighbourhoods. It aims to make our city more equal and resilient.
The Council is encouraging people to take part in the consultation and share their views to help shape the next version of the plan.
What the Local Plan 2042 proposes
The draft plan includes proposals to:
- require 40% affordable housing in developments of 10 or more homes, with a priority on social rent
- more flexibility and opportunities in neighbourhoods and district centres
- include affordable workspaces and plans to promote local jobs and supply chains in large developments
- ensure all new buildings are net zero carbon in operation from the start of
- require more trees, hedges, and other green features in developments, with biodiversity net gain
- assess all development options, including looking at potential for development of the least valued parts of the Green Belt; maps of potential sites and areas of search will be available during the consultation
- protect Oxford’s heritage
The draft includes maps of potential sites and “areas of focus” being considered for future development.
Have your say
The consultation is open until Friday 8 August. You can read the plan and submit your comments on the Council’s consultation portal.
Feedback from this consultation will help shape the next version of the plan, which will be consulted on again later this year before the final version is submitted to the Planning Inspectorate.
Comment
“Time is running out to submit your views on the Oxford Local Plan 2042. Have your say and make sure we’re heading in the right direction.”
“The plan will shape what gets built, where, and how we support a fairer, more sustainable Oxford over the next 20 years, so we want to make sure it’s right.”
Councillor Alex Hollingsworth, Cabinet Member for Planning and Culture
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