This is a simple summary giving the gist of the Plan Policies.
You can download the full plan here.
| Policy No. | Policy summary |
|---|---|
| BL1 | The already approved Milton Rd development constitutes part of this plan and will contribute 85 dwellings to village totals. |
| BL2 | Additional development will be within the existing built up limits and small in scale – typically 5 or less dwellings per site. |
| BL3 | Where feasible, new developments will seek to improve pedestrian and cycle routes. |
| BL4 | New developments must provide the specified level of parking on the site of each family dwelling. |
| BL5 | Existing dwellings must not remove parking if it would take them below the levels in BL4. |
| BL6 | All new dwellings should have water efficiency levels above basic minimum standards. |
| BL7 | Avoid areas of known flood-risk. Use sustainable drainage on all sites. All drainage systems should be able to survive temporary electricity failure. |
| BL8 | At least 20% of open-market homes should be of a size, nature and adaptability that meets the needs and wants of those beyond retirement age seeking to downsize. |
| BL9 | New dwellings should not result in a worse outcome for existing residents in matters such as daylight, water, drainage, traffic or access to in-village school places. |
| BL10 | Development in the Conservation Area must protect or enhance the area. |
| BL11 | Policy BL11 contains several sections about protecting the general rural character of the village in terms of scale, style, density, materials, lighting, trees, spaces and biodiversity. |
| BL12 | Development must avoid damaging key views. Explicitly mentioned are views to or from: the church, Bloxham School, Hobb Hill and the public footpath across it, the Red-Lion garden and land designated for community use in recently approved developments. |
| BL13 | Land that contributes to providing employment should be retained for that use unless ithis is demonstrably non-viable. |
| BL14 | Developments that encourage homeworking and “micro-businesses” are acceptable provided they comply with the other policies of this plan. |
| BL15 | Improved digital communication (mobile and broadband) are encouraged. |
| BL16 | Proposals for any additional retail will need to avoid worsening the traffic situation in High St and Church St. |
| BL17 | The Jubilee Park, The Recreation Ground and The Slade are all designated “Local Green Space” which means they cannot be developed except to improve recreation. |
| BL18 | Upgrading and expansion of the Jubilee Hall is supported. |
| BL19 | Development of an all-weather pitch at the Warriner School is supported subject to a joint-use agreement and avoidance of significant impact upon near-by residents. |
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