Neighbourhood Plan 2018-2031
The current Neighbourhood Plan for Weston on the Green parish was drafted in 2018 and adopted (“made”) in May 2021, when it became a contributory part of the Cherwell Local Plan policies.
Weston-on-the-Green Neighbourhood Plan Made Version 19 May 2021
Weston on the Green Regulation 19 Decision Statement May 2021
Since 2018 there has been a change of national strategies for housing, the introduction of the Oxford - Cambridge Arc economic zone, an update of the Cherwell Local Plan to span the period to 2040 and a proposed Oxfordshire Strategic Rail Freight Interchange at Ardley. This changing landscape impacts on the Neighbourhood Plan and we feel that it is timely for us to review its policies to ensure their relevance in the light of these strategic changes at the local and national levels.
Neighbourhood Plan Review
The Neighbourhood Plan is scheduled a review by 2024-25. This has been delayed in line with the development of the updated Cherwell Local Plan to 2040, with which our policies must be aligned. We will review the current need for housing in the parish, taking into account changes in the demographics of our population and the current amenities available to residents and workers. It is important to note the housing numbers put forward in the Neighbourhood Plan are not binding, but indicative of the calculated need for housing and housing type in the parish. However, these numbers are tested on examination of the Plan and must carefully capture the needs and wishes of its community. In doing this we are working with the drafting team of the Local Plan document to ensure the new Neighbourhood Plan captures the objectives and aspirations of the Parish. The revised Neighbourhood Plan will be re-examined and may require a new referendum, dependent on the extent of changes proposed to the policies contained within.
Neighbourhood Plan Review - 2025 Household & Business Survey
Weston on the Green Parish Council has created a parish survey to provide information relevant to the review of the Neighbourhood Plan 2025.
The survey has been designed to update information on the make-up of the parish and to establish:
- The extent of the local housing need in the parish of Weston on the Green.
- Attitudes to existing parish issues and new initiatives to improve our environment and biodiversity.
The form is anonymised, and your responses will not be attributed to any named person or residence/business. The data gathered will be used solely for the purposes described above.
Residents and businesses are kindly requested to complete one questionnaire per household or business.
The survey can be completed online via: https://forms.gle/SDg1ZMFF2zmuLu5v5
Paper copies are available from the Village Community Shop and can be returned to:
- Weston Community Shop
- Oddtymes, Northampton Road
- Westfield Farm Cottage, North Lane
The survey will close on 14th August 2025.
Many thanks for taking the time to complete the survey which will help to provide valuable insight for the review of the Neighbourhood Plan.