West Oxfordshire Local Plan consultation – what it means for Charlbury
West Oxfordshire District Council (WODC) is currently consulting on its Preferred Spatial Options as part of the early stages of updating the West Oxfordshire Local Plan. Two areas in Charlbury have been included as possible future development sites at this stage:
- Land between Jeffersons’ Piece and Hundley Way
- Land to the rear of Hydac
A number of residents have asked whether this means planning applications have been submitted. To be clear: there are no planning applications for either site at the moment. These are simply draft options within the consultation, and WODC is asking for feedback before making any decisions.
Because the consultation is being run by WODC, the Town Council is not making any decisions on the proposals. The Town Council meeting on Wednesday 19 November (Corner House) will not be discussing these sites.
If you would like to comment, there are several ways to do so:
Best way to have your say
WODC is holding a series of drop-in events where you can view the plans, speak directly to the Planning Policy team, and share your thoughts. You do not need to book – just turn up.
Drop-ins this week
Witney – The Corn Exchange
Tuesday 18 November, 5–8pm
Long Hanborough – Recreation Hall
Thursday 20 November, 4–7pm
Further event dates
Date Location & Venue Time
Tuesday 25 November Brize Norton – Elderbank Hall Extension 4–7pm
Wednesday 26 November Bampton – Village Hall 4–7pm
Tuesday 2 December Milton Under Wychwood – Village Hall 4.30–7.30pm
Tuesday 9 December Standlake – Village Hall 4–7pm
You can also read the consultation documents and submit comments online via WODC’s consultation platform. The full exhibition boards are available here:
www.westoxon.gov.uk/media/lsipohqp/exhibition-boards-preferred-spatial-options.pdf
If you are unable to attend in person and have accessibility needs or questions, WODC’s Planning Policy team can assist via planning.consultation@westoxon.gov.uk
Town Council planning meeting
The Town Council will hold a Planning Committee meeting on Monday 24 November at the Memorial Hall, where members of the public may speak during the usual public participation session. However, this is not a formal decision on the sites – it will only be an opportunity for the Council to consider whether to submit a response to WODC’s consultation.
Lisa Wilkinson · Mon 17 Nov, 15:09 · Link