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SODC bullied into adopting controversial Local Plan
We could be forgiven to thinking we have been plunged into a parallel universe! This year has found us having to cope and deal with a global pandemic, along with the unforgiveable demise of our localRead More…
Joint letter to John Howell from 23 local Parish Councils
A collective of 23 of our local Parish Councils have written to John Howell MP to raise their ongoing concerns regarding the proposed development of Chalgrove Airfield. Here is what they had to say, together withRead More…
Inspector’s Preliminary Conclusions leaves Chalgrove Airfield in the Local Plan
Following the conclusion of the Examination in Public during August of SODC’s draft Local Plan 2034 the Inspector has now issued his preliminary conclusions. Disappointingly Chalgrove Airfield remains in the draft local plan. We had beenRead More…
Homes England Planning Application – SHIELD’s Response August 2020
The deadline for responses to Homes England’s application for outlining planning permission in relation to Chalgrove airfield is fast approaching (Tues 1st September 2020). Many great responses have been submitted already and we thank everyone forRead More…
Homes England Planning Application: A final topic to consider – Construction Traffic
You can’t make an omelette without breaking eggs, and you can’t build a housing estate without HGV traffic. But how much traffic does a development on this scale produce? The simple answer is, we don’t knowRead More…
Homes England Planning Application: Topic to consider – Sustainability
One of the key “buzzwords” these days is “Sustainability”, but what does that mean in relation to the proposed development? Section 2 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2019 is very clear; it defines sustainable developmentRead More…
Homes England Planning Application: Topic to consider – Crime & Security
One question that comes to mind when considering a new town is what provision will be put in place to keep new and nearby residents safe from any subsequent increase in crime or anti-social behaviour. ItRead More…
Homes England Planning Application: Topic to consider – Flooding
We all know that Chalgrove has a problem with flooding. The village is in a low-lying area with a watercourse running through its centre. The airfield sits slightly higher that the village and the lie ofRead More…
Homes England Planning Application: Topic to consider – Character & Traffic
For just over 4 years the Homes England (HE) plan to build on Chalgrove Airfield has caused much discussion. Emotions ranging from anger to incredulity as residents try to understand and challenge the common sense ofRead More…