Cumnor Neighbourhood Plan

Policy EBC2: Farmoor Reservoir

Development proposals located within the environs and setting of Farmoor Reservoir (map 17) which would enhance the recreational use of the reservoir and its surroundings will be supported subject to the following criteria:

  • they do not have an unacceptable impact on the residential amenity of houses in the locality by reason of noise, disturbance, vibration or other impacts;
  • the reservoir’s function and setting are retained;
  • public access to the reservoir is safeguarded and where practicable enhanced; and
  • the proposals preserve the openness of the Green Belt and do not conflict with the purposes of including land within it.
  1. Areas of Farmoor ward are generally not suitable for development due to flood risk (as shown in Map 14), and its location in the Green Belt mean it is subject to further restrictions and considerations, however there are exceptions. The Farmoor Reservoir is a valuable recreational asset and the policy therefore seeks to encourage enhancements to this asset.
  2. Proposals in this location will continue to be subject to other development plan considerations.
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