Cumnor Neighbourhood Plan

Vision and Objectives

The Vision and Objectives of the Cumnor Neighbourhood Plan are as follows:

Vision

“Our vision is to ensure that Cumnor Parish remains a vibrant and thriving community for all our residents, both now and into the future. We want to make sure that we protect and enhance local green spaces, preserve historic points of interest, whilst positively influencing an delivering sustainable growth within the development constraints identified for the Parish. We are committed to seeking infrastructure that grows with the population and meets the needs of all our residents. Above all, we recognise the distinct and special characters of the four wards that make up the Parish of Cumnor and wish to preserve the features and spirit that makes us unique”

Aims and Objectives

There are five aims, each aim contains a number of objective listed in relation to the vision it supports.

  1. Protect and enhance the green & blue spaces within Cumnor Parish.
  1. Conserves and enhances local green spaces, SSSIs (Spring Farm, The Hurst, Wytham Great Wood), nature reserves (e.g. Pinkhill, Shrike and Buckthorn)
  2. Protects & enhances the biodiversity of green & blue spaces and local wildlife sites by increasing habitats and wildlife corridors
  3. Protects and conserves the Green Belt within the Parish
  4. Preserves historically important landscapes and important views (within the Parish so also preserving views both from Oxford into the Parish and out from the Parish)
  5. Maintains and enhances the extensive network of public footpath
  1. Support opportunities for local employment within the parish
  1. Encourages the reuse of brownfield sites for generating employment on a scale appropriate for the location and where this will enhance the character and amenity of the immediate surroundings
  1. Ensure that our infrastructure supports the needs of new and existing residents of Cumnor .
  1. Ensures new development does not exacerbate, and where possible, mitigates current problems with:
  1. groundwater flooding, water drainage and sewage problems
  2. air quality
  3. traffic noise
  4. parking
  5. road safety by reducing traffic speeds throughout the Parish where it is considered appropriate
  6. heavy goods vehicles using routes through the Parish as ‘rat runs”
  7. aircraft noise
  1. Supports the health & wellbeing of residents through the provision of a Parish based GP surgery
  2. Supports the identification of a secular burial ground
  3. Maintains & enhances Parish assets such as village halls, pubs, community centres, recreation facilities, sports venues
  4. Supports the improved connectivity of the Parish (within & beyond) through a comprehensive network of cycling and walking routes
  5. Ensures the continued existence of shops, restaurants/cafes, pubs and independent specialist businesses
  6. Supports improved broadband provision to all residents in the Parish
  7. Encourages the provision and use of public transport within the Parish
  1. Maintain and enhance the character of Cumnor Parish.
  1. Respects the existing character of the Parish and its existing settlements. Any development should preserve or enhance this character.
  2. Supports initiatives that preserve our historic environment e.g. listed buildings, buildings of local interest, paleogeographic sites and archeologically important sites
  1. Provide a well balanced mix of housing to meet identified needs of Cumnor Parish.
  1. Provides a mix of housing types, including smaller houses with gardens, for singles, couples and older residents wishing to downsize on suitable sites.
  2. Provides appropriately sized, affordable houses (3 bedroom or less) on suitable sites.
  3. Integrates new housing into the Parish that maintains and enhances the existing character of our area.