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…
Paragraph 103 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) states: “Significant development should be focused on locations which are or can be made sustainable, through limiting the need to travel and offering a genuine choice ofRead More…
Current planning policy seeks to ensure that new development is sustainable and underlines the importance of Green Infrastructure; and also seeks to achieve the protection and enhancement of landscapes with a net gain in biodiversity. TheRead More…
No final conclusion as yet – pending a site visit by the Inspector next week. This is what the Inspector had to say this morning…… “The Chalgrove allocation has the advantage of not being in theRead More…
Today’s topic to consider when responding to Homes England pending outline planning application (link below) for a new town on the airfield is that of noise pollution and the effects on public health. There is currentRead More…
Our latest newsletter has been delivered to everyone in Chalgrove and to many surrounding areas. In it we address the outline planning application that Homes England has submitted in relation to their plans for a newRead More…
The 4 week Examination in Public of SODC’s draft local plan is nearing completion. The Inspector has arranged a further hearing for today (at 10am – follow the link below to watch the hearing) with SODC;Read More…
Whilst SODC’s draft local plan Examination in Public concludes this week (and irrespective of any decisions from the Inspector) there is still an open planning application for Chalgrove Airfield by Homes England in place which weRead More…
Today’s hearing has now concluded. It has been a full day of representations with the Inspector focusing on two main elements: is Chalgrove airfield a sustainable site for housing and is it deliverable? There were manyRead More…
Chalgrove is up for discussion during the Local Plan Examination in Public this coming Tuesday 28th July from 10am. The village will be represented by our District Councillor, David Turner, our Chair of the Parish Council,Read More…