Topic: West Oxfordshire District Council
Read news and features about West Oxfordshire District Council – one of the five district councils in Oxfordshire. It covers an area that includes Woodstock, Burford, Chipping Norton, Charlbury, Carterton & Witney.
Planning decisions will be affected as West Oxfordshire council confirms housing land shortfall
The council has published that it can evidence only a 4.1-year supply for new homes versus the 5-year target set by the government of its local plan to carry full weight when planning applications come forward.
West Oxfordshire planning officers stand up to grilling over housing land supply
The authority was deemed unable to prove it has a five-year housing land supply by the Planning Inspectorate.
West Oxfordshire District Council to publish new housing land supply position
It comes after the Planning Inspectorate found that calculations made by staff at the council had been overestimated by up to a quarter.
West Oxon’s Chief Exec describes outcome of Oxfordshire Plan 2050 as ‘very disappointing’
He expressed his opinion while delivering an update to the West Oxfordshire council’s cabinet, the ruling body of councillors, this week.
Roundtable seeks to shape countywide response to cost of living crisis
Support for the most vulnerable and keeping communities strong and resilient was the core focus for Oxfordshire leaders as they met for a cost of living roundtable event.
Residents invited to share best photos of West Oxfordshire district
The photo competition will help the council refresh the photographs within the public areas of the council buildings, website, and other areas.
West Oxfordshire District Taxi operators ask to increase fares
More than 20 of the 105 drivers or operators licensed by the district called on the council for the ability to charge more based on inflation and rising fuel costs.
Tributes to Queen from civic leaders across Oxfordshire
Civic leaders across Oxfordshire have paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, who died peacefully at Balmoral just hours after medics had publicised concern for her health.
Ex-planning chair in a call to arms over housing land supply in West Oxfordshire
The advice comes from council officers after an inspector ruled that the land set aside for new homes in the region had been overestimated by up to a quarter.
Plans for eight homes in Enstone rejected by West Oxfordshire district councillors
West Oxfordshire district councillors went against the advice of planning officers and rejected plans for eight homes in Enstone.
West Oxfordshire Council to pay planning appeal costs over “vague” report
The council has been ordered to pay the planning appeal costs, after it was found to have made “vague” and “unsupported” assertions, despite it’s original decision being upheld.
Inspector finds West Oxfordshire DC has overestimated housing land supply
The finding comes as part of an appeal that was dismissed by the Planning Inspectorate – a national body that has the final say when applicants are unhappy with outcomes from councils.
