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Building our tomorrow together – join the conversation to help shape the future of our districts

SODC have launched consultation on their joint draft policies to address local challenges and unlock future opportunities through the Joint Local Plan as follows:

In their press release SODC say : “Requiring sustainable development; protecting and enhancing our countryside; setting higher energy efficiency standards for new buildings; and prioritising more sustainable transport options – these are all benefits planned for South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse, and everyone is being invited to join the conversation.

Innovative draft policies to address local challenges and unlock future opportunities across the two districts have been published for community feedback, as part of the councils’ work to deliver their Joint Local Plan 2041.”

The six-week consultation launched on 10th January will run until 11.59pm on 21 February 2024. Visit southandvale.gov.uk/JLP to find out more and have your say.

Among many topics the Joint Local Plan covers are some updated, new and innovative approaches such as:

  • More of the housing built in the districts to be affordable housing to help those struggling to get on the property ladder.
  • Setting ambitious targets, beyond the national standards, to ensure developments positively contribute to the local environment and wildlife, and deliver on climate action.
  • New policies to identify and enhance our most tranquil places, and protect our dark skies by minimising light pollution for both residents and wildlife.

 The two councils are working together to deliver the Joint Local Plan, which will set out what development should be allowed and where, help guide decision-making for planning applications, and set standards for environmental protection, sustainability, water quality and much more, for the years until 2041.

Councillor Anne-Marie Simpson, Cabinet Member for Planning at South Oxfordshire District Council, said: “The Joint Local Plan is one of the most important documents we deliver as a council and has a lasting impact on our community. That’s why we need everyone across the districts to join the conversation and actively participate in this process to help shape our future.

Using the interactive online hub, users can navigate through the Joint Local Plan topics that matter most to them; view proposed approaches, draft policies and supporting evidence documents, and explore interactive maps to see site allocations, where policies apply and more.

 There will also be paper copies of consultation documents around the districts’ libraries, as well as at Abbey House, Abingdon, the Beacon, Wantage, and Cornerstone Arts Centre and Great Western Park District Neighbourhood Community Centre in Didcot, giving residents less comfortable with the internet the chance to take part as well. 

Cost of Living Crisis – Information and Support

We know that many residents are already struggling with the increasing cost of living, even before the expected rising energy costs later this year.  The Council has set up an area on the website to provide information and advice for anyone in financial difficulties, and a link has been added to the Home Page to make it more prominent.  This resource covers financial and housing support as well as health and well-being.  If you know of anyone needing help because they are struggling financially or are just finding life difficult, the SODC Community Hub can help. Whether it’s practical support or just advice, get in touch:

Tel: 01235 422600

Email:  communitysupport@southandvale.gov.uk

Moulsford Parish Council