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Quality as a space to spend Proximity and quality of Biodiver Water Heritage and sense of Active travel networks Agriculture Conclusion time alternatives sity Manage place GI network (More than 1 of: good level of public Activities for different ages/interests Where do spaces currently use/value, such as suitability for informal sports and provide key walking/cycling Within Active Travel Biodiversity, cta, sports, Public Access Visual interest such as variety and colour play/ Number of other facilities Which sites do or links? Agricultural curtilage/a Historic Local Landscape value Level of anti-social behaviour Conservation Ancient OCW Flood Zone Networks (Directly In view allotments, significant visual Individual GI Site No. Site Name (Unrestricted, Description of planting, surface textures, mix of green variety of routes/ walking routes Level of use within a certain distance that could best provide (Public rights of way Land SAC SSSI LNR LWS djoining In CA? park/garde Heritage Landscape Type of open space in Local Value Further Details/ Sensitivity to Change Summary Opportunities and perceptions of safety Target Areas Woodlands S (Worst) adjacent or containing cone? interest or townscape protections Limited, Restricted) and blue assets, presence of public art /presence, quality and usage of play perform the same function alternatives, if any National Cycle Network Classification listed n Assets this area a network) importance, significant area equipment/ Important local connections building? of high flood risk (flood zone presence of interactive public art within Oxford) Below ground Above ground 3)) archaeology archaeology

Areas of current and former farmland surrounded by major roads and edge of city developments, such as hotels, garages Yes - contains two Various areas of and a park and ride. The area to the north National Cycle Routes 5 and 51 Loss of vegetation to development and Restricted access. Site is of low agricultural value (G3) and is situated in an Northern Gateway Areas of grass and scrubland with no public cycle super-route and a Open River Terrace - Peartree 1 Restricted maintained grassland and of the A40 is fairly flat hedge-lined None N/A N/A N/A run along West and Eastern side Grade 3 No No No No No No No 1 No No no no High intensive landscape management area of high landscape character. The site lies in an area of low flood risk No None N/A Strategic Site access. PROW runs along the Open River Terrace unmaintained scrubland. grassland with few trees or shrubs within. of future development site affecting the biodiversity of the area (1). southern boundary The area to the south is more undulating Ongoing and contains numerous trees and investigations, close hedgerows. to Roman settlement. Ridge and furrow Sensitive to loss of vegetation, both This area is currently being Yes - a PROW runs private and public Limited access. Site is of low value agricultural land (G3) and is situated in developed for housing but The new park within this development will have Local Cycle Route 10 runs along through the site and Barton Harold Close Sensitive to the loss of maturing and an area of high landscape character. The site lies in an area of low flood Allotments (disused) 2 Limited will include a new park Area currently under development. sports pitches and a pavilion, play area and Low TBC N/A N/A A40 and will be accessible via BP Grade 4 No No No No No No No 1 PROWs run along the Roman field system No No No no no High No N/A nature area loss of vegetation, particularly risk (1). The site is part of the Barton Park development site being Outdoor Sports which will be maintained outdoor gym equipment. development access roads north and some of the and burials, early floodplain trees and grassland developed for housing, which will include a new park. by OCC. eastern boundary Saxon horse gear and management for recreational use weapons. This site has restricted access. It includes private sports grounds. It does National Cycle Routes 5 and 51 Two adjacent grass fields, These fields lie between school/college The eastern field is partly used for pitch and Yes - a PROW runs Maturing and loss of vegetation, heavily not have known biodiversity interest, or strong heritage interest, although Summertown Strategic run either side of Summertown. Open River Terraces - North 3 Restricted maintained to sports sports fields and have a semi-rural putt golf. The western field is maintained but No issues. Low/unused N/A Urban No No No No No No No 3a along the western No No No no no High managed open areas affecting the area, it is in area where open space is of high landscape value. Small parts of No None N/A Site Local Routes 1 and 9 also run Oxford Open River Terrace ground standard. backdrop to the east. unused. boundary especially in biodiversity. the site are at high risk of flooding. The site has a public right of way along through the location Parch marks BA ring the edge, which should be maintained ditches This site has been allocated There is a small play area and for development for a Bertie Place Rec is a flat characterless OCC managed. Regular No ASB issues but enclosed mini MUGA at Fox Crescent number of years (as a green square with very little visual interest. Bertie Place Rec contains a MUGA, play area litter and maintenance nature of this site means there just the other side of Abingdon Nothing exact very National Cycle Routes 5 and ageing and loss of mature native trees Unrestricted access. Site is of low grade agricultural land (G4) and is school). The enclosed Bertie Place Recreation The adjacent Cold Harbour site is an and small open green space. The paths through Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - 8 Unrestricted regime in place for Bertie is not good natural supervision Low Rd and Hinksey Park close by so would Local Route 7 runs past Bertie Grade 4 No No No No No No No 3b No no no no no no Low and development infringing on the located in an area of low landscape character. However site does lie in No None nature of this space give Ground informal nature area over a former tip. the Cold harbour site are no longer maintained New Hinksey Place Rec. Cold Harbour in and it is not particularly well containing a destination ideally be relocated. Place Thames Valley flood zone 3b. little scope for Contains many trees and overgrown with so there is no access. currently unmaintained. used. standard play area is located enhancement. It would be brambles. further up the Abingdon Rd. better relocated HER checked regardless. Large private/grounds garden containing The site is well-maintained private gardens. The site lies in Flood Zone 3b. Court Place Gardens, Well maintained private Local cycle route 6 runs through Historic Village Cores - Iffley Sensitive to loss of vegetation, both 13 Restricted many mature trees. Has the back drop of Private grounds. No issues. Private. N/A N/A Urban No No No No No No Yes 3b No yes yes no no no Moderate The site includes a OCWs. It is part of the historic village core of Iffley, in Yes OCWS N/A Iffley Village gardens. Iffley Village Village private and public the historic and picturesque Iffley church. the conservation area and the curtilage of a listed building.

Former allotment site Earmarked for Not currently used but earmarked for Late Iron Age-early 20th Century Fringe Business, This is an area of restricted access scrubland. It makes few contributions (originally an airfield) Scrubland with central derelict airfield National Cycle Routes 57 runs Loss of habitats along the railway and development as the 25 Horspath Site Restricted extension to the adjacent BMW sports No issues. N/A N/A N/A Grade 3 No No No No No No No 1 No Roman settlement no no no no no Industry and Retail - Cowley Low to GI function, with no known; biodiversity, low flood risk and limited No None which is currently an area building. Some trees and hedges. past this site embankments extension to the adjacent complex. (recently Motor Works heritage importance. of scrubland. BMW sports complex. investigated) Oriel and Lincoln sports ground are adjacent but there are Yes - a PROW begins This site contains restricted access sports pitches. It makes few Jesus College Sports Grass pitches for rugby, cricket, hockey and In line with use as a National Cycle Open Hills - Southfield Park and Loss of hedgerow boundaries, stream 26 Restricted Formally maintained. Standard sports pitches. No issues. multiple other sports fields N/A Urban No No No No No No No 1 from the south-west no no no no no High contributions to GI function, and has no significant need for any of its No Outdoor Sports N/A Ground, (Herbert close) football. private college facility. Route 57 along Barracks Lane. Hospitals Complex edges and woodland with restricted access to public corner of the site green space functions to be retained in this location. across the city. HER checked Maintained by the hospital 20th Century Fringe Business, Loss of mature trees to age or Scrubland with some limited access for patients. The site has limited Not an ideal location due Land North Littlemore Scrubland with a small number of trees and Informal green space with benches provided N/A Part of the hospital Access to local cycle route 6 is a Iron Age Banjo 29 Limited as an informal green space No Issues Low N/A Grade 3 No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Industry and Retail- Littlemore Low development, fragmenting of ecological potential for enhancement due to its location. The site makes few No None to the constant road noise Mental Health Centre mown paths. for the hospital patients and visitors. grounds. short cycle away via roadways enclosure in retained with mown paths. Business and Science Park networks as a result of developments contributions to GI functions. from the bypass. open space

High value, multiple setting Local cycle route 2 is accessible issues for 31 Land off Manor Place Restricted Fenced-off wasteland. None None No issues. Low Urban No No No No No No No 2 No yes - adj yes no no no Historic Fringe - University Fringe High No specific reference The site is fenced-off The site contains a small area of flood risk. No Outdoor Sports from South Parks Rd designated and locally significant Civil War defences assets

Oriel and Jesus sports ground Private outside sports facility with restricted public access. Whilst it makes are adjacent but there are Yes - a cycle path runs a positive contribution to the character of the conservation area, it is of Lincoln College Sports In line with use as a National Cycle yes - Open Hills - Southfield Park and Loss of hedgerow boundaries, stream 32 Restricted Formally maintained. Standard sports pitches. Grass pitches for rugby, cricket and football. No Issues. multiple other sports fields Urban No No No No No No No 1 along the southern no yes no no High low biodiversity value and low flood risk. This, combined with the No Outdoor Sports Ground private college facility. Route 57 along Barracks Lane. adj Hospitals Complex edges and woodland with restricted access to public boundary of the site restricted public access, means that it has limited GI functions. National across the city. cycle route 57 runs along southern boundary which should be maintained. HER checked Disused, overgrown land with no public access. The majority of the site is Access to local cycle route 6 is a 20th Century Fringe Business, Loss of mature trees to age or of low GI value however Littlemore Brook runs along south eastern Littlemore Park, Potential for NHS owned but currently 34 Restricted Wasteland/overgrown. None None No issues No public access N/A N/A short cycle away recommended Urban No No No No No No No 3b No yes - adj no no no no Industry and Retail- Littlemore Low development, fragmenting of ecological boundary and is of high local biodiversity value. The land surrounding the No Armstrong Rd prehistoric and early just wasteland. cycle route/path Business and Science Park networks as a result of developments Littlemore Brook is of higher flood risk (flood zone 3b) and there is also Local nature reserve Saxon on sloping land potential for archaeological interest in this area. down to brook The site is associated with the Nielsens building. It does not have public Yes - a cycle premium Ageing and loss of landscape features access. It has previously been used for sport and recreation associated Planning permission for Office space, car parks and Cycle track runs along A40 and route runs along the Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - 38 Nielsens, London Road Restricted Small pond on site. Employment, no sports facilities. No issues, security on site. Low Grade 3 No No No No No No No 1 no no no no no Low and trees. Development which causes with the employment use. There is no known biodiversity interest and no No None residential-led field. joins up with local cycle route 10 northern boundary of Sandhills and Risinghurst loss of connectivity to the countryside flood plain function. The site lies in an area assessed as being of low development. the site landscape value. HER checked School playing field with restricted public access. The County Council are Former Northfield School Cycle lanes accessible along 20th Century Fringe Business, Loss of mature trees to age or seeking to relocate the school facilities and therefore the site is unlikely to Northfield Hostel, Sandy 39 Restricted accommodation site and None None Low High Eastern Bypass or into Blackbird Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Industry and Retail- Littlemore Low development, fragmenting of ecological be needed for school playing fields long term. The site is of low No None Lane West playing field. Leys Business and Science Park networks as a result of developments biodiversity value, low flood risk (100% flood zone 1) and is situated in an area of low landscape character value. HER checked The site is currently in use as a school playing field but may not be required Cycle lanes accessible along Yes- PROWs run along 20th Century Fringe Business, Loss of mature trees to age or for this purpose in the future. Northfield Brook runs along the south west School buildings and 40 Northfield School Restricted Sports and play activities. Low High Eastern Bypass or into Blackbird Urban No No No No No No No 3b the NE and SW no no no no no Industry and Retail- Littlemore Low development, fragmenting of ecological and north west boundaries and this area is designated as a OCWS due to No None playing field. Leys boundaries of the site Business and Science Park networks as a result of developments its local biodiversity value. The western side of the site is higher flood risk (flood zone 3b). HER checked Outside groups are Large sports field in an open setting, tree- Oxford University Press This area serves as an entry place to Private sports facility. Access provided to local groups on an ad hoc basis. able to use the lined on two sides. Located adjacent to Bowls green and pavilion, cricket pitches and National Cycle Route 51 along Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - 49 Sports Ground, Jordan Formally maintained. Low Moderate Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Low Oxford and is therefore sensitive to The site is of low biodiversity value, low flood management value (100% No None pitches on an ad hoc existing residential properties and Jordan nets, football pitches and tennis courts. Banbury Rd North Oxford Fringes Hill change flood zone 1) and is situated in an area of low landscape character value. basis Hill Business Park. HER checked Disused land with restricted public access. The site is of low biodiversity value, low amenity value and low flood management value (100% flood Access to local cycle route 6 is a 20th Century Fringe Business, Loss of mature trees to age or zone 1). Whilst the site is agricultural land Grade 2 ‘very good quality’, it is yes - 52 Railway Lane, Littlemore Restricted Fenced-off wasteland. None None Low Low short cycle away recommended Grade 2 No No No No No No No 1 No yes - adj no no no Industry and Retail- Littlemore Low development, fragmenting of ecological not used for agricultural purposes. The site is situated with the Littlemore No None adj cycle route/path Business and Science Park networks as a result of developments conservation area and is an important reminder of the area’s rural past, working in conjunction with the adjacent Grade II listed barn attached to Beenhams, Railway Lane.

A private sports facility with restricted public access. Arrangements are in place for the existing sports facilities to be re-provided on an adjoining site Fenced off former sports 20th Century Fringe Business, meaning that the site will be of low amenity value in the long term. This is Rover Sports and Social National Cycle Route 57 runs at Loss of habitats along the railway and 53 Restricted pitches and areas of None None Low Low Grade 3 No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Industry and Retail - Cowley Low following an existing allocation of this site for expansion of manufacturing No Outdoor Sports Club, Roman Way the top of Roman Way embankments hardstanding. Motor Works at the BMW car plant. The site is of low biodiversity value, low flood HER checked management value (100% flood zone 1) and is of low landscape/character (Speculative round value. barrow)

Grass land located at the top of the Lye Valley Nature Reserve. Whilst the site benefits from unrestricted public access and there is a public right of way running through the site, its use by members of the public is limited. Recommended cycle ways to Grassed area at top of Lye Yes - PROW running Open Hills - Southfield Park and Loss of hedgerow boundaries, stream The site is therefore considered to be of low amenity value. However the 64 Warren Crescent Unrestricted Grassed area. Walking, access to Lye valley. Low Low cycle tracks along Warneford Rd Urban No No Yes No No No No 1 no no no no no High No None Valley Nature Reserve through site Hospitals Complex edges and woodland nearby Lye Valley SSSI is very sensitive to changes in surface water runoff. and the Slade The site is allocated for housing in the Sites and Housing Plan, with particular care required regarding hydrology. adjacent to Roman kiln site

A disused green space with restricted public access considered to be of low amenity value. However, the site's amenity value is expected to increase if Development on village green or which National Cycle Route 5 can be the land is used to provide new public open space linked to the Wolvercote Fenced off wasteland and yes - affect green spaces or connectivity with 67 Wolvercote Paper Mill Restricted None None Low Low accessed from Urban No No No No Yes No No 1 No yes - adj no no no Historic Village Core - Wolvercote Moderate Paper Mill development. The site is of local biodiversity importance. It No None area of hardstanding. adj floodplain. Ageing and subsequent loss Wolvercote/Godstow Rd Historic core of forms part of the CTA and preforms wildlife corridor functions. The site of vegetation Wolvercote and has potential for archaeological interest. It adjoins a Grade II listed within prehistoric building and is part of the Wolvercote with Godstow conservation area. landscape

Consultation responses received as Unmaintained open space with restricted public access. The site is of low Wasteland, featureless part of OLP2036 amenity value (low levels of use and some issues of anti-social behaviour), field, fenced on three Former Iffley Mead Local Cycle Route 6 accessed yes - Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - established that the Sensitive to aging and loss of vegetation low biodiversity value and low flood management value (100% flood zone 104 Restricted sides, unmaintained with None Mainly used for dog walking, no visual interest. Medium levels of ASB Low Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no Moderate/ High No Outdoor Sports Playing Field from Meadow Lane adj Florence Park and Cowley Marsh public value the area and the loss of open space 1). The site is adjacent to the Iffley conservation area and helps to unmown grass. No for general separate the conservation area from other developments, maintaining a maintained footpaths. recreation and access village aesthetic. to wild lands. HER checked

Consultation responses received as part of OLP2036 Private agricultural land. A public right of way runs from the eastern Yes - a PROW runs This area serves as an entry place to Green Belt land St Low visual interest but presence of Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - established that the boundary of the site, but otherwise the site is of low amenity value. The 107 Private Large arable field. None Low Farmland in use. Urban No No No No No No No 1 from the eastern no no no no no Low Oxford and is therefore sensitive to No None Frideswide Farm hedgerows. North Oxford Fringes public value the area site is of low biodiversity value, low flood management value (100% flood boundary of the site change for its provision of zone 1) and is of low landscape/character value. access to, and views of, the countryside. HER checked Quality as a space to spend Proximity and quality of Biodiver Water Heritage and sense of Active travel networks Agriculture Conclusion time alternatives sity Manage place GI network (More than 1 of: good level of public Activities for different ages/interests Where do spaces currently use/value, such as suitability for informal sports and provide key walking/cycling Within Active Travel Biodiversity, cta, sports, Public Access Visual interest such as variety and colour play/ Number of other facilities Which sites do or links? Agricultural curtilage/a Historic Local Landscape value Level of anti-social behaviour Conservation Ancient OCW Flood Zone Networks (Directly In view allotments, significant visual Individual GI Site No. Site Name (Unrestricted, Description of planting, surface textures, mix of green variety of routes/ walking routes Level of use within a certain distance that could best provide (Public rights of way Land SAC SSSI LNR LWS djoining In CA? park/garde Heritage Landscape Type of open space in Local Value Further Details/ Sensitivity to Change Summary Opportunities and perceptions of safety Target Areas Woodlands S (Worst) adjacent or containing cone? interest or townscape protections Limited, Restricted) and blue assets, presence of public art /presence, quality and usage of play perform the same function alternatives, if any National Cycle Network Classification listed n Assets this area a network) importance, significant area equipment/ Important local connections building? of high flood risk (flood zone presence of interactive public art within Oxford) Below ground Above ground 3)) archaeology archaeology

Consultation responses received as part of OLP2036 established that the public value the area Green Belt land at for the character of Cherwell Valley/Old Recommended Cycle ways link Maturity and eventual loss of This site is rural farmland, part of a wildlife corridor as well as having its landscape, the Marston, (southern part Local cycle route 10 and other Grade 2 Yes - PROW runs vegetation and intensive landscape historical interest as not only does it contain a Civil war armoury but also 112a Private Field Grassed field, rural, hedgerows. Mainly dog walking. No issues N/A N/A N/A No No No No Yes No No 3b no No no no no Open River Terrace - Marston High provision of a green No None N/A this is farmland of previous site 112), cycle paths along Marston Ferry Grade 4 through the site management affecting the biodiversity forms part of the historic floodplain. It is private land although a PROW setting, the role it (includes Hill View Farm, Road of the area does run through it. Part if the site lies in FZ3b. plays in creating a Land at Mill Lane) green separation from other parts of the city, and for provision of access to the countryside.

HER checked

Consultation responses received as part of OLP2036 established that the public value the area for the character of Open farmland bordered to the east by the Recommended Cycle ways link Yes - PROW runs Maturity and eventual loss of This is arable farmland . Part of it functions as a floodplain, and that part is Land at Old Marston, Restricted other Farmland with a central track leading from its landscape, the Arable farmland part River Cherwell. This is an area of Local cycle route 10 and other Grade 2 through the site, as yes - vegetation and intensive landscape also a conservation Target area as well as being fundamental to retaining 112b (northern part of than trackway to Marston Village to the riverside Victoria Arms No issues N/A N/A N/A No No No No Yes No No 3b yes - adj no no no Open River Terrace - Marston High provision of a green Yes- part None N/A this is farmland owned by OPT. undulating land with many hedgerows and cycle paths along Marston Ferry Grade 4 does a super cycle adj management affecting the biodiversity the rural aesthetic of the area. The site is also accessible by PROW and previous site 112) Victoria Arms. public house. setting, the role it trees. Road route of the area cycle route. The site is of high landscape value plays in creating a green separation from other parts of the city, and for provision of access to the countryside. Ridge and HER Checked furrow

Consultation responses received as part of OLP2036 established that the public value the area for the character of Open farmland bordered to the east by the Recommended Cycle ways link Maturity and eventual loss of The site is currently used as pasture, contains some historic ridge and Restricted other Farmland with a central track leading from Yes - a PROW passes its landscape, the Arable farmland part River Cherwell. This is an area of Local cycle route 10 and other vegetation and intensive landscape furrow, and is largely untouched although it has no biodiversity and little 112c Land at Marston than trackway to Marston Village to the riverside Victoria Arms No issues N/A N/A N/A Grade 4 No No No No No No No 1 through the site from no no no no no Open River Terrace - Marston High provision of a green No None N/A this is farmland owned by OPT. undulating land with many hedgerows and cycle paths along Marston Ferry management affecting the biodiversity flood management value. The site has restricted access although a PROW Victoria Arms. public house. north to south setting, the role it trees. Road of the area runs through the site. The site is of high landscape value plays in creating a green separation from other parts of the city, and for provision of access to the countryside. Ridge and HER Checked furrow

Consultation responses received as part of OLP2036 Sensitive to the loss of maturing and Area of closely grazed scrub grassland on established that the loss of vegetation, particularly top of former tip. Bordered along the public value the area Private land currently used as a paddock for horses. The site is rated Grade Should reuse be considered Yes - Cycle Super Route floodplain trees, grassland management Green Belt land east of Maintained as a series of eastern edge by the river and there are a Currently maintained as a series of horse Currently used for Currently provides only horse None close by but National Cycle Route 5 runs along Pastoral Floodplains - Thames for interactions with 5 very poor quality agricultural land, is of low biodiversity value. A very this riverside green space 113 Restricted No issues. Grade 5 No No No No No No No 3a in very close proximity no no no no no High for recreational use, flood defences No None Redbridge Park and Ride horse paddocks. number of residential moorings. Bordered paddocks. horses. grazing. use is non-specific. Abingdon Rd (Isis) South flora and fauna, for small area of the site lies within Flood Zone 3a. Some sensitivity in terms could provide a range to the NW boundary which may affect the area, to the west by the busy link road on to the the psychological of landscape character value due to riverside location. opportunities. development which could obstruct ring road. benefits of green views of the historic core space, and for amenity space for river users. HER checked Green Belt land east of Recommended Cycle ways link Sensitive to the loss of maturing and This site serves a s a buffer between the historic Marston village and the Yes - a PROW runs Old Marston, (includes Local cycle route 10 and other Ridge and Pastoral Floodplains - Bayswater loss of vegetation, particularly A40, it also contains historic ridge and furrow. It is insignificant in terms of 114a Field and scrub Walking Low Low N/A Grade 4 No No No No No No No 1 from the SW side of HER checked no yes yes no no High No None Land at Marsh Lane, and Restricted cycle paths along Marston Ferry furrow Brook floodplain trees and grassland flood and biodiversity management and although a PROW runs to the site, the site Land at Butts Lane) Road management for recreational use has restricted public access. The site is of high landscape value

The Showman's field is Recommended Cycle ways link Yes - a PROW runs Sensitive to the loss of maturing and Used to park vehicles for the annual fair, this field contains historic ridge underused and could be The Showman's Field is used The showman's field is tree-lined and has Local cycle route 10 and other through the site and Ridge and Pastoral Floodplains - Bayswater loss of vegetation, particularly and furrow but is of no known biodiversity or flood management value. turned in to a good wildlife 114b Showmans Field Limited Field Walking and annual fair Low Moderate as a base annually for the St N/A Grade 4 No No No No No No No 1 HER checked no yes yes no no High No None surviving ridge and furrow earthworks. cycle paths along Marston Ferry another run around the furrow Brook floodplain trees and grassland The site is also connected by PROW. The site is in an area of high habitat if an alternative Giles Fair organisers. Road boundary of the site management for recreational use landscape value venue could be found for the St Giles' fair vehicles.

The Marston Saints football Recommended Cycle ways link Yes - a PROW runs Sensitive to the loss of maturing and A small, maintained sports pitch which helps to maintain the rural The football field has a good setting but field is their unique facility but Marston Saints Sports Local cycle route 10 and other along the eastern and Pastoral Floodplains - Bayswater loss of vegetation, particularly aesthetic, otherwise not significant for biodiversity or flooding. The site is The Marston Saints pitch is 114c Limited Football pitch lies adjacent to the busy slip road on to the Football Low Moderate there are further pitches on N/A Grade 4 No No No No No No No 1 HER checked no yes yes no no High No Outdoor Sports Ground cycle paths along Marston Ferry southern boundaries of Brook floodplain trees and grassland also important in protecting the local rural setting and is accessible via the a good facility ring road. the opposite side of the road Road the site management for recreational use nearby PROW. The site is of high landscape value at Court Place Farm.

Sensitive to the loss of maturing and loss of vegetation, particularly floodplain trees, grassland management yes - a PROW runs Pastoral Floodplains - Cherwell for recreational use, flood defences Site is green belt land of low grade agricultural land and. It is situated in an 114d Marston Paddock Grade 4 No No No No No No N/a 1 along the western no no no no no High No None Valley which may affect the area, area of high landscape character and in an area of low flood risk (1). boundary development of infrastructure nearby which could affect the rural character HER checked of the area.

Sensitive to the loss of maturing and A Riverside meadow with limited public access. The site is within a CTA loss of vegetation, particularly adjoining the river and it is likely it performs important wildlife corridor Has no specific function other Recommended cycle route (Tow Owned by Oriel college Open riverside flood-plain meadow. The floodplain trees, grassland management functions. The landowner (Oriel College) is currently implementing a The College are already in Green Belt land west of than as an informal nature Path runs to the east of this site, yes - Pastoral Floodplains - Thames 115 Limited who are in the process of college have begun a programme of tree There are some paths. Generally low level ASB Low N/A Urban No No No No Yes No No 1 No no yes no no High for recreational use, flood defences programme of habitat improvements including tree planting. The site is of No Outdoor Sports the process of enhancing Meadow Lane area but provides and with access to cycle path/lane at adj (Isis) South improving this habitat. planting. which may affect the area, above ground archaeological interest (ridge and furrow), is important to this habitat. important riverside habitat. Donnington Bridge Rd/Weirs Lane development which could obstruct the setting of the Iffley conservation area. The site is also identified as Ridge and views of the historic core being in an area of high landscape character value. HER checked furrow

Consultation responses received as Maturity and eventual loss of Open space with restricted public access. It is in a sensitive location part of OLP2036 Yes - a cycle super vegetation; also loss of vegetation to adjacent to the Grade II* listed St Clement’s Church and within the St Angel and established that the Land north of St Cycle lane existing along St route runs along the development and intensive landscape Clement’s and Iffley Road Conservation Area. Whilst the site is important 117 Restricted Field/scrub. None None. High level of ASB Low 3 Greyhound Urban No No No No No No No 1 yes - adj yes no no no Open River Terrace - St Clements High public value the area No None High Clement’s Church Clements east boundary of the management affecting the biodiversity in its contribution to the character of the area, the site is not considered to meadow. for the ability to site of the area. Loss of hedgerows as they perform multiple GI functions as it is of low amenity value, low biodiversity appreciate the become redundant value and low flood management value (99.8% flood zone 1). historic setting and heritage assets. HER checked

Sensitive to the loss of maturing and Informal wooded area mainly used by dog walkers. Low flood Wolvercote Hurst loss of vegetation, grassland This is just and informal National Cycle Route 5 can be management value (100% flood zone 1). The site is within the CTA and it is (Formerly Land rear of Maintained as paths The site comprises a copse with accessible Just paths through a small copse used mainly by Low level of ASB but some fly- yes - Pastoral Floodplains - Thames management for recreational use, flood wooded green space and 118 Unrestricted Low N/A M/A accessed from Urban No No No No Yes No No 1 No no no no no High likely it performs wildlife corridor functions. It also forms part of the green No None Wolvercote Social Club, through wooded plot. paths and lies next to the canal. dog walkers. tipping. adj (Isis) North defences which may affect the area, habitat which does not Wolvercote/Godstow Rd setting of the Wolvercote with Godstow Conservation Area and is located now housing) development in the adjacent area which require any alteration. in an area identified as being of high landscape character value. will damage views from the area. HER checked

Sensitive to the loss of maturing and The field is currently used for Open space used for grazing sheep. The site is classified as grade 4 poor loss of vegetation, grassland sheep which is a non site quality agricultural land. The site is within the CTA and it is likely it Land south of Ulfgar Maintained as a paddock Closely grazed field, bordered to the south National Cycle Route 5 and local Pastoral Floodplains - Thames management for recreational use, flood 119 Restricted Used only as a sheep paddock. No issues. For livestock only. specific function which could N/A Grade 4 No No No No Yes No No 3b No no no no no no High performs wildlife corridor functions. The site has an important flood Yes Allotments N/A Road for sheep. by a small area of woodland. cycle route 9 run close to this site (Isis) North defences which may affect the area, be provided elsewhere if management function (flood zone 3b) and is in an area of high landscape development in the adjacent area which needed. character value. will damage views from the area. HER checked Currently a private school playing field. The site is rated Grade 2 very good Forms part of the wider school sports Use in keeping with Yes - a PROW runs Maturing and loss of vegetation, heavily quality agricultural land but it not used for agricultural purposes and there Summer Field School Well maintained private Not obviously used for athletics, this is just a This facility is unique to the National Cycle Route 5 and local Open River Terraces - North 125 Restricted ground which has a fine tree-lined setting. No issues. function as school Grade 2 No No No No Yes No No 1 along the eastern no no no no no High managed open areas affecting the area, is no intention to do to so in the future. The site is of low flood No Outdoor Sports No obvious need. athletics site school playing field. continuation of the wider school sport ground. school. cycle route 9 run close to this site Oxford Open River Terrace Setting sports ground. boundary of the site especially in biodiversity. management value (100% flood zone 1) and low public amenity value. HER checked Sensitive to the loss of maturing and loss of vegetation, particularly Open, low-lying arable farmland with floodplain trees, grassland management Agricultural land. The site is located within a CTA adjoining the river and it Wildlife Corridor at River hedgerows and trees. Bordered to the There is a rarely used footpath through these Farmland with rarely Yes - a PROW runs Pastoral Floodplains - Cherwell for recreational use, flood defences is likely it performs wildlife corridor functions. It also performs important 126 Limited to footpath Farmland No issues N/A N/A Grade 4 No No No No Yes No No 3b no no no no no High Yes None N/A Cherwell 8 west by the river Cherwell and regularly fields. used footpath. through the site Valley which may affect the area, flood management functions (flood zone 3b). The site is within an area floods. development of infrastructure nearby assessed as being of high landscape character value. which could affect the rural character HER checked of the area. Sensitive to the loss of maturing and Agricultural land. The site is located within a CTA adjoining a watercourse site 474 is of a similar makeup National Cycle Route 5 and local loss of vegetation, especially floodplain and performs wildlife corridor functions. It also performs important flood Wildlife Corridor North Boarded by fields on one side and a long access is limited to pedestrian modes of Moderate mostly dog Yes - a PROW runs Pastoral Floodplains - Hinksey/ As the area is prone to 127 Limited to footpath Farmland No issues therefore could act as a site to cycle route 7 run close to South Grade 4 No No No No Yes No No 3b no no yes no no High trees, grassland management for management functions (flood zone 3b). The site is of above ground Yes None of South Hinksey watercourse on the other transport walkers through the site Bulstake Streams flooding this is limited carry out the same activities Hinksey recreational use, flood defences which archaeological interest (ridge and furrow) and is located in an area Ridge and may affect the area assessed as being of high landscape character value. HER Checked furrow Sensitive to the loss of maturing and A tree-lined footpath/cycle track with fields on either side. The site is Some of the trees are Tree-lined path/cycle track with fields Yes - site runs parallel loss of vegetation, especially floodplain within a CTA and preforms wildlife corridor functions. The site is important Tree Belt North of North Picturesque walking/cycling route between Cycle path/lanes run along Botley Pastoral Floodplains - Hinksey/ coming to the end of their 128 Unrestricted Maintained trackway. either side. Many of the trees are very No issues. Moderate N/A N/A Grade 4 No No No No Yes No No 3b to a Connector Cycle no no no no no High trees, grassland management for in terms of flood management ( flood zone 3b). There is potential for Yes None Hinksey Osney and North Hinksey Village. Rd connecting with other routes Bulstake Streams life so succession planting large. Route recreational use, flood defences which below ground archaeology and the site is located in an area assessed as Willow Walk, needed. may affect the area being of high landscape character value. Victorian causeway? Quality as a space to spend Proximity and quality of Biodiver Water Heritage and sense of Active travel networks Agriculture Conclusion time alternatives sity Manage place GI network (More than 1 of: good level of public Activities for different ages/interests Where do spaces currently use/value, such as suitability for informal sports and provide key walking/cycling Within Active Travel Biodiversity, cta, sports, Public Access Visual interest such as variety and colour play/ Number of other facilities Which sites do or links? Agricultural curtilage/a Historic Local Landscape value Level of anti-social behaviour Conservation Ancient OCW Flood Zone Networks (Directly In view allotments, significant visual Individual GI Site No. Site Name (Unrestricted, Description of planting, surface textures, mix of green variety of routes/ walking routes Level of use within a certain distance that could best provide (Public rights of way Land SAC SSSI LNR LWS djoining In CA? park/garde Heritage Landscape Type of open space in Local Value Further Details/ Sensitivity to Change Summary Opportunities and perceptions of safety Target Areas Woodlands S (Worst) adjacent or containing cone? interest or townscape protections Limited, Restricted) and blue assets, presence of public art /presence, quality and usage of play perform the same function alternatives, if any National Cycle Network Classification listed n Assets this area a network) importance, significant area equipment/ Important local connections building? of high flood risk (flood zone presence of interactive public art within Oxford) Below ground Above ground 3)) archaeology archaeology Sensitive to the loss of maturing and loss of vegetation, particularly floodplain trees, grassland management The site has unrestricted public access. The site is within a CTA and it is Yes - a PROW runs in Wildlife Corridor at River Poor as by the bypass and low species count in grassland hedgerows access is limited to pedestrian modes of most fields in area of same Pastoral Floodplains - Cherwell for recreational use, flood defences likely it performs wildlife corridor functions. The site is important in terms 129 Unrestricted No issues. Moderate N/A access poor Grade 4 No No No No Yes No No 3b close proximity parallel no no no no no High Yes None Cherwell 9 field wet year round more diverse transport diversity Valley which may affect the area, of flood management ( flood zone 3b). The site is located in an area to the south of the site development of infrastructure nearby assessed as being of high landscape character value. which could affect the rural character HER checked of the area.

A green space with unrestricted public access and multiple public rights of Yes - A large PROW way. The site is of low biodiversity value and low flood management value network is contained (100% flood zone 1). However the site is of high amenity value and is used Cycle paths/lanes and within this site. A as walking routes by the hospital and is maintained by a community group Wildlife Corridor at Some paths maintained to Walking used by hospital. Maintained by Well used walking Churchill hospital recommended cycle routes exist Open Hills - Southfield Park and Loss of hedgerow boundaries, stream Better maintenance of the 130 Unrestricted High visual interest, established orchard. Low Urban No No No No No No Yes 1 premium cycle route no no no no no High of volunteers. A premium cycle route also runs adjacent and parallel to Yes OCWS, town green Warneford Meadow basic level. volunteer community group. route. meadow. in the area connecting to National Hospitals Complex edges and woodland meadow. also runs adjacent and the north of the site. The site has potential for archaeological interest Cycle Route 57 parallel to the north of (roman field system) and is located in an area assessed as being of high the site landscape character value. Protected as a town green. The site is located within an OCWS. Roman field system Sensitive to the loss of maturing and A green space adjoining a watercourse. The site is located in a CTA and loss of vegetation, particularly performs wildlife corridor functions. The site is important in terms of flood floodplain trees, grassland management management (flood zone 3b). The site has potential for archaeological Wildlife Corridor at River Open field area with desire Well used walking Angel and Pastoral Floodplains - Cherwell for recreational use, flood defences 131 Limited Near to watercourse and open areas Dog walking low 4 pathway along Thames Urban No No No No Yes No No 3b No no yes no no no High interest (adjacent to Civil War fort). The site is situated within the Central Yes None N/A Cherwell 4 line paths route. Greyhound area Valley which may affect the area, Area Conservation Area and forms part of the wider setting of Christ development of infrastructure nearby Church College and the historic City Centre. The site is located in an area which could affect the rural character assessed as being of high landscape character value. adj to Civil War fort of the area.

Sensitive to the loss of maturing and Agricultural land. The site is a designated Local Wildlife Site and is situated Wildlife Corridor Bulstake loss of vegetation, especially floodplain within a CTA and preforms wildlife corridor functions. The site is important Close to housing to a good Maintained as Arable farmland and meadows boarded by Cycle path/lanes run along Botley Yes - a PROW runs Pastoral Floodplains - Hinksey/ 133 Adjacent North Hinksey Unrestricted Walking , nature watching Low Medium Medium 2 Grandpont Grade 4 No No No Yes Yes No No 3b Stream , Monks no no no no no High trees, grassland management for in terms of flood management (flood zone 3b). The site has potential for Yes LWS site to promote and farmland/meadows. the Mill Stream. Rd connecting with other routes through this site Bulstake Streams Village Causeway- recreational use, flood defences which both below ground and above ground archaeology. The site is located in develop Medieval Ford, and medieval may affect the area an area assessed as being of high landscape character value. possible Ox-ford ? causeway

Private land associated with Christ Church College but restricted public Sensitive to the loss of maturing and access is allowed. The site is of high amenity value and is well used by loss of vegetation, particularly people who live in, work in and visit Oxford. The site is important in terms Meadow is Recommended cycle route (tow floodplain trees, grassland management of flood management (flood zone 3b). The site is a designated historic Wildlife Corridor at restricted but there Very high visual interest, with college Pastoral Floodplains - Thames 134 Used for grazing cattle Walking, nature watching. Low High path from Folly Bridge) No cycling Grade 4 No No No No Yes No No 3b No yes yes no yes no High for recreational use, flood defences park/garden and forms an important part of the setting of multiple listed Yes None Access to meadow. Christ Church Meadow is a footpath around buildings and historic skyline. (Isis) South through Meadow? Multiple sites, ancient which may affect the area, buildings, particularly Christ Church College and its associated buildings. It it. ford, parchmark of development which could obstruct is also an important feature of the Central Area Conservation Area and either prehistoric or views of the historic core contributes to key views. The site is within a CTA and preforms wildlife later drainage corridor functions. feature.

Sensitive to the loss of maturing and loss of vegetation, particularly Agricultural land. The site is within a CTA adjoining a watercourse and floodplain trees, grassland management preforms wildlife corridor functions. The site is important in terms of flood Wildlife Corridor at River Maintained as Arable farmland and meadows dissected Riverside walking route with the opportunity to Pastoral Floodplains - Thames 135 Limited High level of ASB Moderate N/A N/A Grade 4 No No No No Yes No No 3b No no Yes no no no High for recreational use, flood defences management (flood zone 3b). The site is important to the character of the Yes Outdoor Sports N/A Cherwell 1 farmland/meadows. by the Bulstake Stream. observe fauna and flora. (Isis) South which may affect the area, Central Conservation Area and key views. The site is located in an area development which could obstruct assessed as being of high landscape character value. Milham Bridge, Civil views of the historic core War defences

Sensitive to the loss of maturing and The site is within a CTA and preforms wildlife corridor functions. The site is loss of vegetation, particularly Yes - A cycle super of some importance in terms of flood management ( flood zone 3b). The floodplain trees, grassland management Wildlife Corridor at River Good used as a football route runs along the Pastoral Floodplains - Thames site is also located within the Central Conservation Area and forms part of 136 unrestricted low used as a football area low high Urban No No No No Yes No No 3b no Yes no no no High for recreational use, flood defences Yes None more formal football area Cherwell 2 area northern boundary of (Isis) South the setting of multiple listed buildings (Magdalen College, Florey Building) which may affect the area, the site and part of important views. The site is located in an area assessed as Viking burial, Temple development which could obstruct being of high landscape character value. Mill site, Civil War views of the historic core defences

Odd description as Yes - A cycle super New development effecting links with OCC managed. Regular not located at 20th Century Fringe Business, Wildlife Corridor at Nature area with semi-wooded areas and Path network for walking/dog walking and Lies adjacent to open Cycle path/lanes run along Botley route runs along the the floodplain, vandalism to public areas Green space with semi-wooded areas. The site is important in terms of There may be potential to 137 Unrestricted litter and maintenance Low Low N/A Urban No No No No No No No 3b Seacourt. The site of no no no no no Industry and Retail - Botley Low No None Seacourt) a path network. opportunity to observe wildlife. countryside area. Rd connecting with other routes northern boundary of and ageing and subsequent loss of lime flood management (flood zone 3b). enhance this habitat. regime in place. Botley Mill is here Industrial and Retail Park the site and recent work trees undertaken for FAC.

Public green space. The site is of low biodiversity value and low flood management value (100% flood zone 1). However, the site is of high Yes - A cycle super Ridge and amenity value and is well used by members of the public. The site also has Adjacent to Wildlife Corridor at High visual interest, view cone, large Walking, picnicking, informal sports, exercise, Cycle lanes along Headington Rd route runs along the furrow, potential for above ground archaeology (ridge and furrow, possible Civil Modified mowing schedule 138 Unrestricted Maintained By OCC High 1 Headington Hill Urban No No No No No No No 1 yes Yes yes no no Open Hills - Headington Hill High Maturing and eventual loss of woodland No None South Park number of mature trees. fitness. and Warneford Lane southern boundary of possible Civil War earthworks) and forms part of the setting of the Grade II listed and more habitat creation. park. the site War building South Park Depot. The view from South Park is one of the most earthworks significant view cones into central Oxford and the site is located in an area (poorly assessed as being of high landscape character value. understood). Sensitive to the loss of maturing and loss of vegetation, particularly Important as a wild life corridor from city Yes - A cycle super floodplain trees, grassland management The site is within a CTA and preforms wildlife corridor functions. The site is Wildlife Corridor at River centre. The whole area has a potential for Number of formal parks Cycle lanes along High sty, St route runs along the Pastoral Floodplains - Cherwell for recreational use, flood defences important in terms of flood management (flood zone 3b). The site is Limited due to wetness of 139 Cherwell 3 (Angel and Unrestricted Maintained By OCC Low visual interest. Medium South park. Urban No No No No Yes No No 3b no yes yes no no High Yes None flooding which gives it limited use. Small play nearby. Clements and Cowley Rd southern boundary of Valley which may affect the area, located in an area assessed as being of high landscape character value and site. Greyhound) area at eastern area of site. the site development of infrastructure nearby is important to the character of the Central Conservation Area. which could affect the rural character of the area.

Public green space. The site is of low biodiversity value and low flood Yes - a cycle premium management value (100% flood zone 1). However, the site is of high route and a cycle super Wildlife Corridor at High visual interest, number of mature Walking, picnicking, informal sports, exercise, Cycle lanes along Headington Rd amenity value and is well used by members of the public. The site also has Modified mowing schedule 140 Unrestricted Maintained By OCC High Urban No No No No No No No 1 route run along the est no yes yes no no Open Hills - Headington Hill High Maturing and eventual loss of woodland Yes None Headington Hill Park trees. fitness. and Marston Rd potential for below ground archaeology and forms part of the Headington and more habitat creation. and southern Civil War, Hill Conservation Area. The site is located in an area assessed as being of boundaries of the site Parliamentarian siege high landscape character value. lines Cycle path/lanes exist along Wildlife Corridor at Small picturesque, tree-lined valley with Headington/London Rd and Old Historic Village Cores - Headington Private farmland. The site is of low biodiversity value, low flood 141 Restricted Farmland Used for grazing horses. No issues. Private farmland. Unique site. N/A Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no yes no no no Moderate No Reference No None N/A Headington Quarry Glebe housing at one end. Road connecting in and out of the Quarry management value (100% flood zone 1) and low amenity value. city HER checked Sensitive to the loss of maturing and loss of vegetation, particularly Yes - a cycle super floodplain trees, grassland management Water meadow. The site is a designated local wildlife site. It is also within route runs through the Wildlife Corridor at River Pastoral Floodplains - Cherwell for recreational use, flood defences a CTA and preforms wildlife corridor functions. The site is important in 142 Unrestricted Water meadow linear strip along river walking, birdwatching, fishing, wildlife watching low farmland college sports grounds nearby 2 cycleway and towpath Grade 4 No No No No Yes No Yes 3b site and a PROW runs yes - adj yes yes no no High Yes OCWS n/a Cherwell 5 Valley which may affect the area, terms of flood management (flood zone 3b). The site is located in an area from the eastern development of infrastructure nearby assessed as being of high landscape character value. boundary of the site Cherwell river listed which could affect the rural character corridor. footbridge of the area.

Sensitive to the loss of maturing and Yes - a PROW runs loss of vegetation, grassland parallel and in close Public green space. The site is of some importance in terms of flood There is an ongoing work Wildlife Corridor off High visual interest, number of mature National Cycle Route 5 runs close Pastoral Floodplains - Thames management for recreational use, flood 143 Unrestricted Maintained By OCC Too small for a formal play area non 3 Trap grounds Grade 4 No No No No No No No 3b proximity to the no no no no no High management ( flood zone 3b). The site is located in an area assessed as No None plan for this site to improve Aristotle Lane trees. Also a wetland Species habitat to this site (Isis) North defences which may affect the area, southern boundary of being of high landscape character value and has high visual interest. and develop development in the adjacent area which the site will damage views from the area. HER checked Sensitive to the loss of maturing and loss of vegetation, particularly floodplain trees, grassland management Wildlife Corridor at Yes - a PROW runs Close to housing so easy walking/dog walking and opportunity to Pastoral Floodplains - Cherwell for recreational use, flood defences An easy to access field bordered by trees. A PROW also runs along the Maintain/improve any 144a Marston Brook (northern Unrestricted Field edged with trees medium 5 N/A Urban No No No No No No No 1 along the western no no yes no no High No None access observe wildlife. Valley which may affect the area, boundary and provides access. The site is of high landscape value paths part) boundary of the site development of infrastructure nearby which could affect the rural character HER checked of the area. Sensitive to the loss of maturing and loss of vegetation, particularly floodplain trees, grassland management Wildlife Corridor at An easy to access area of scrub woodland. The site is of no known Close to housing so easy walking/dog walking and opportunity to No formal route but can be used Pastoral Floodplains - Cherwell for recreational use, flood defences Maintain/improve any 144b Marston Brook (southern Unrestricted Scrub woodland medium 5 N/A Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no yes no no High biodiversity value. The site is not connected to active travel networks. The No None access observe wildlife. if dry Valley which may affect the area, paths part) site is in an area of high landscape value. development of infrastructure nearby which could affect the rural character HER Checked of the area. Sensitive to the loss of maturing and loss of vegetation, particularly Riverside scrub wetland. Public rights of way run along the south, east and floodplain trees, grassland management west boundaries. The site is important in terms of flood management Yes - PROWs run along Wildlife Corridor at River near river and lots of walking/dog walking and opportunity to No formal route but can be used yes - Pastoral Floodplains - Cherwell for recreational use, flood defences (flood zone 3b). The site is located in an area assessed as being of high 145 Unrestricted scrub wetland and mature hedgerows low 2 N/A Grade 4 No No No No No No No 3b the south, east and no no no no High No None N/A Cherwell 6 nature observe wildlife. if dry adj Valley which may affect the area, landscape character value. The site is also adjacent to the North Victorian west boundaries development of infrastructure nearby Suburb and acts as a green boundary to the conservation area enhancing which could affect the rural character its 'garden suburb' setting. HER checked of the area.

Sensitive to the loss of maturing and loss of vegetation, grassland Well used public open space (high amenity value). The site is within a CTA Wildlife Corridor at very good urban wildlife walking/dog walking and opportunity to Pathway along route linking a Pastoral Floodplains - Thames management for recreational use, flood carried out by maintenance 146 Unrestricted watercourse flora and fauna medium high 2 Trap grounds Urban No No No No Yes No No 1 No no no no no no High and preforms wildlife corridor functions. The site is located in an area No None Stone Meadow corridor observe wildlife. number of locations (Isis) North defences which may affect the area, team assessed as being of high landscape character value. development in the adjacent area which will damage views from the area. HER checked

A public open space with amenity value. The site is within a CTA and Yes - a PROW runs Sensitive to the loss of maturing and preforms wildlife corridor functions. The site is important in terms of flood along the whole loss of vegetation, grassland No formal cycle provision management (flood zone 3b). A public right of way runs along the whole Wildlife Corridor North very good urban wildlife walking/dog walking and opportunity to eastern boundary and Pastoral Floodplains - Thames management for recreational use, flood 147 Unrestricted watercourse flora and fauna Low Medium 0 Port Meadow. although Binsey Lane and the tow Grade 4 No No No No Yes No No 3b yes - adj yes no no no High eastern boundary and a cycle super route runs along the southern Yes None N/A of Binsey corridor observe wildlife. a cycle super route (Isis) North defences which may affect the area, path can be used in good weather boundary. The site is located in an area assessed as being of high runs along the development in the adjacent area which Parchmarks landscape character value. It is also located within the Binsey southern boundary will damage views from the area. (prehistoric?), Conservation Area and is part of the conservation area’s green setting. Thames Channel Quality as a space to spend Proximity and quality of Biodiver Water Heritage and sense of Active travel networks Agriculture Conclusion time alternatives sity Manage place GI network (More than 1 of: good level of public Activities for different ages/interests Where do spaces currently use/value, such as suitability for informal sports and provide key walking/cycling Within Active Travel Biodiversity, cta, sports, Public Access Visual interest such as variety and colour play/ Number of other facilities Which sites do or links? Agricultural curtilage/a Historic Local Landscape value Level of anti-social behaviour Conservation Ancient OCW Flood Zone Networks (Directly In view allotments, significant visual Individual GI Site No. Site Name (Unrestricted, Description of planting, surface textures, mix of green variety of routes/ walking routes Level of use within a certain distance that could best provide (Public rights of way Land SAC SSSI LNR LWS djoining In CA? park/garde Heritage Landscape Type of open space in Local Value Further Details/ Sensitivity to Change Summary Opportunities and perceptions of safety Target Areas Woodlands S (Worst) adjacent or containing cone? interest or townscape protections Limited, Restricted) and blue assets, presence of public art /presence, quality and usage of play perform the same function alternatives, if any National Cycle Network Classification listed n Assets this area a network) importance, significant area equipment/ Important local connections building? of high flood risk (flood zone presence of interactive public art within Oxford) Below ground Above ground 3)) archaeology archaeology Sensitive to the loss of maturing and loss of vegetation, particularly Yes - A cycle super floodplain trees, grassland management Well used public open space (high amenity value). The site is within a CTA Wildlife Corridor at River very good urban wildlife walking/dog walking and opportunity to route runs along the yes - Pastoral Floodplains - Cherwell for recreational use, flood defences and preforms wildlife corridor functions. The site is important in terms of 148 Unrestricted watercourse flora and fauna Low high 3 Cherwell pathway Grade 4 No No No No Yes No No 3b yes - adj no no no High Yes None N/A Cherwell 7 corridor observe wildlife. northern boundary of adj Valley which may affect the area, flood management (flood zone 3b). The site is located in an area assessed the site development of infrastructure nearby as being of high landscape character value. which could affect the rural character HER checked of the area. Well used public open space (high amenity value). The site is within a CTA Sensitive to the loss of maturing and and preforms wildlife corridor functions. The site is of some importance in loss of vegetation, grassland No formal cycle provision Yes - a PROW runs terms of flood management (flood zone 3b). The area has a long extensive Wildlife Corridor at very good urban wildlife walking/dog walking and opportunity to Pastoral Floodplains - Thames management for recreational use, flood 149 Unrestricted watercourse flora and fauna Low high 3 Port Meadow. although Binsey Lane and the tow Grade 4 No No No No Yes No No 3b along the NE boundary no yes no no no High history and potential for underground archaeology. The site is located in Yes None N/A Godstow Holt corridor observe wildlife. (Isis) North defences which may affect the area, path can be used in good weather of the site an area assessed as being of high landscape character value and is development in the adjacent area which important in maintaining the character of the Wolvercote with Godstow will damage views from the area. Conservation Area. SAM Godstow Abbey

Sensitive to the loss of maturing and Well used public open space (high amenity value). The site is within a CTA loss of vegetation, grassland No formal cycle provision and preforms wildlife corridor functions. The site is important in terms of Wildlife Corridor at West very good urban wildlife walking/dog walking and opportunity to yes - Pastoral Floodplains - Thames management for recreational use, flood 150 Unrestricted watercourse flora and fauna Low high 3 Port Meadow. although Binsey Lane and the tow Grade 4 No No No No Yes No No 3b No no no no no High flood management (flood zone 3b). The site is adjacent to the Wolvercote Yes None N/A Godstow Road corridor observe wildlife. adj (Isis) North defences which may affect the area, path can be used in good weather with Godstow Conservation Area and is identified in the Conservation development in the adjacent area which Appraisal as being important for its viewpoint of Godstow Abbey. will damage views from the area. HER checked

Sensitive to the loss of maturing and Low levels of public use (low amenity value). The site is within a CTA and loss of vegetation, grassland preforms wildlife corridor functions. The site is important in terms of flood Wildlife Corridor at No formal cycle provision very good urban wildlife walking/dog walking and opportunity to Pastoral Floodplains - Thames management for recreational use, flood management (flood zone 3b). The site is located in an area assessed as 152 Lower Wolvercote South Unrestricted watercourse flora and fauna Low low 3 Port Meadow. although Binsey Lane and the tow Grade 4 No No No No Yes No No 3b No yes -adj yes no no no High Yes None N/A corridor observe wildlife. (Isis) North defences which may affect the area, being of high landscape character value. It also forms part of the setting of of Godstow Road path can be used in good weather Parchmarks, likely development in the adjacent area which the Grade II listed Godstow Bridge and the Wolvercote with Godstow part of Port Meadow will damage views from the area. Conservation Area. complex Sensitive to the loss of maturing and loss of vegetation, particularly floodplain trees, grassland management Moderate public use (moderate amenity value). The site is within a CTA Wildlife Corridor at River Good as a short walk from nice field and boundaries alongside walking/dog walking and opportunity to Pastoral Floodplains - Cherwell for recreational use, flood defences 153 Unrestricted No issues Moderate 2 non Grade 4 No No No No Yes No No 3b No no no no no no High and preforms wildlife corridor functions. The site is important in terms of Yes None Signage and nature walk Cherwell 10 housing estate Cherwell observe wildlife. Valley which may affect the area, flood management (flood zone 3b). development of infrastructure nearby which could affect the rural character HER checked of the area. Sensitive to the loss of maturing and loss of vegetation, particularly Limited public access, although a public right of way runs along the eastern floodplain trees, grassland management could become a Yes - a PROW runs boundary. The site is within a CTA and preforms wildlife corridor functions. Wildlife Corridor at River nice field and boundaries alongside Path circuit for walking, jogging, dog walking. Pastoral Floodplains - Cherwell for recreational use, flood defences community wood for trees 154 Limited Close to bypass so noisy non low/moderate 2 non Grade 4 No No No No Yes No No 3b along the eastern no no no no no High The site is important in terms of flood management (flood zone 3b). The Yes None Cherwell 11 Cherwell Opportunity to observe wildlife. Valley which may affect the area, that enjoy a wet boundary of the site site is located in an area assessed as being of high landscape character development of infrastructure nearby environment ie:osier beds value. which could affect the rural character HER checked of the area.

Sensitive to the loss of maturing and Low public use (low amenity value). The site is within a CTA and preforms loss of vegetation, grassland Wildlife Corridor at National Cycle Route 5 can be wildlife corridor functions. The site is important in terms of flood very good urban wildlife walking/dog walking and opportunity to Pastoral Floodplains - Thames management for recreational use, flood 155 Lower Wolvercote North Unrestricted watercourse flora and fauna Low low 3 Port Meadow. accessed from Grade 4 No No No No Yes No No 3b No yes -adj yes no no no High management ( flood zone 3b). The site is also within the Wolvercote with Yes None N/A corridor observe wildlife. (Isis) North defences which may affect the area, of Godstow Road Wolvercote/Godstow Rd Godstow Conservation Area and is identified as important in the development in the adjacent area which conservation area appraisal for its views of the Godstow Abbey area. will damage views from the area. HER checked Sensitive to the loss of maturing and loss of vegetation, particularly floodplain trees, grassland management Moderate public use (moderate amenity value). The site is within a CTA Nothing needed, but there OCC managed. Regular None, this is a unique habitat Wildlife Corridor at River Attractive, tree-lined, riverside meadow Path circuit for walking, jogging, dog walking. Pastoral Floodplains - Cherwell for recreational use, flood defences and preforms wildlife corridor functions. The site is important in terms of is potential this could be 156 Unrestricted litter and maintenance No issues. Moderate in this vicinity and important None. Grade 4 No No No No Yes No No 3b No no no no no no High Yes None Cherwell 12 with path circuit. Opportunity to observe wildlife. Valley which may affect the area, flood management (flood zone 3b). The site is located in an area assessed managed as a wildflower regime in place. area for wildlife. development of infrastructure nearby as being of high landscape character value. meadow. which could affect the rural character HER checked of the area.

Maturity and eventual loss of vegetation and intensive landscape management affecting the biodiversity of the area Limited public access but a public right of way runs through the site. Low Sensitive to the loss of maturing and public use (low amenity value). The site is within a CTA and preforms Open River Terrace - Marston Wildlife Corridor at Hill Field bordered on all sides by hedgerows Poor as close to bypass for younger people Yes - a PROW runs loss of vegetation, particularly wildlife corridor functions. The site is of some importance in terms of 157 Limited Poor as by the bypass non low 3 Grade 4 No No No No Yes No No 3b no no no no no Pastoral Floodplains - Cherwell High Yes None N/A Farm and bypass nearby possible birdwatching area along hedgerow through the site floodplain trees, grassland management flood management (flood zone 3b). There is above ground archaeological Valley for recreational use, flood defences interest (ridge and furrow). The site is located in an area assessed as being which may affect the area, of high landscape character value. development of infrastructure nearby which could affect the rural character Ridge and of the area. Human remains furrow

Sensitive to the loss of maturing and Unrestricted public access and high levels of public use (high amenity loss of vegetation, grassland value). The site is within a CTA and preforms wildlife corridor functions. Wildlife Corridor South Good as a webpage walking/dog walking and opportunity to Cycle path/lane connects to Pastoral Floodplains - Thames management for recreational use, flood The site is important in terms of flood management (flood zone 3b). The 158 Unrestricted open field wetland and hedgerow edging low high 2 N/A Urban No No No No Yes No No 3b No no yes no no no High Yes None N/A of Pixey Mead dedicated to the site observe wildlife. National Cycle Route 5 (Isis) North defences which may affect the area, site is located in an area assessed as being of high landscape character development in the adjacent area which value and is important to the setting of the Wolvercote with Godstow will damage views from the area. Conservation Area. HER checked

Sensitive to the loss of maturing and Unrestricted public access and high levels of public use (high amenity loss of vegetation, grassland value). The site is within a CTA and preforms wildlife corridor functions. Wildlife Corridor Good as close to Pixey walking/dog walking and opportunity to yes - Pastoral Floodplains - Thames management for recreational use, flood The site is important in terms of flood management (flood zone 3a). The 159 Adjacent to Duke’s Unrestricted open field wetland and hedgerow edging low high 2 N/A Grade 3 No No No No Yes No No 3a No no no no no High No None N/A Mead observe wildlife. adj (Isis) North defences which may affect the area, site is located in an area assessed as being of high landscape character Meadow development in the adjacent area which value and is important to the setting of the Wolvercote with Godstow will damage views from the area. Conservation Area. HER checked

Local surveys have found that the public Work to improvement the find this park well facility will be undertaken Alexandra Courts Has some attractive large mature trees. None. This is the only play Yes - a cycle super OCC managed. Regular Has a mixture of hard and grass tennis courts National Cycle Route 5 and local kept, clean, and Unrestricted public access and high levels of public use (high amenity early in 2017. This will Recreation Ground, The park is about to be enhanced by area and only tennis courts in route runs along the Victorian Suburbs and Villages - 160 Unrestricted litter and maintenance and a reasonable size play area. Will shortly Low High None available. cycle route 9 run along Urban No No No No No No No 1 yes - adj No no no no Low appreciate the Ageing and Loss of Vegetation value). Of particular value as the only play area and only tennis courts in No None include converting half of (Alexander Park, converting some of the tennis courts in to the whole of the Summertown western boundary of Summertown regime in place. also have a small open green space. Woodstock Rd proximity of the the whole of the Summertown area. the grass tennis courts in to Woodstock Road) a small open green space. area. the site playground, which a small open green space promotes for general use. independent play, HER checked Sensitive to the loss of maturing and loss of vegetation, particularly Semi-natural green space. Unrestricted public access and moderate levels No improvement work Yes - A cycle super floodplain trees, grassland management of public use (moderate amenity value). The site is within a CTA and needed. This is a semi- OCC managed. Regular Large riverside meadow in a fine setting Large open green space for informal recreation None. This site forms part of Finds from the River Angel and Greyhound route runs along the Pastoral Floodplains - Cherwell for recreational use, flood defences preforms wildlife corridor functions. The site is important in terms of flood natural green space 161 Unrestricted litter and maintenance adjacent to Magdalen College. there area and has a small play area which has only Medium Moderate the grounds of Magdalen N/A Magdalen College Urban No No No No Yes No No 3b Cherwell near yes yes no yes - adj no High Yes None Meadow southern boundary of Valley which may affect the area, management (flood zone 3b). The site is located in an area assessed as (meadow) and further regime in place. many mature trees. moderate usage. College. Magdalen Bridge in the site 1865. A bronze axe development of infrastructure nearby being of high landscape character value and is important to the setting of alteration would not be and sword were which could affect the rural character the Central Conservation Area and listed buildings. appropriate. found. of the area.

Surveys have found that people locally Sensitive to the loss of maturing and Small, canal side Park. High levels of public use in the spring/summer No real need for further None close by in terms of the Has a pleasant setting next to the canal value the park as it is loss of vegetation, grassland months and is particularly popular with families (high amenity value). The improvement at present OCC managed. Regular Small open green space with a reasonable size High in summer lower play area and this is reflected Yes - a PROW runs and some trees, but the park itself is flat National Cycle Route 5 runs close yes - Pastoral Floodplains - Thames nice, clean and well management for recreational use, flood site is important in terms of flood management ( flood zone 3b). The site is and any additional facilities 162 Aristotle Lane Unrestricted litter and maintenance and popular play area. There is also a MUGA Very Low in winter as it can be in the high use of this facility. None available. Urban No No No No No No No 3b along the northern yes - adj yes no no High Yes None and fairly characterless as it lies in the to this site adj (Isis) North keep. The play defences which may affect the area, located in an area assessed as being of high landscape character value and added would encroach on regime in place. goal and picnic tables. quite muddy. The adjacent Port Meadow boundary of the site floodplain. equipment is popular development in the adjacent area which is important to the setting of the North Victorian Suburb Conservation the precious remaining provides open green space. and the location on will damage views from the area. Area. open green space. the canal route. HER searched

There are a number of other Sensitive to the loss of maturing and open green spaces close by loss of vegetation, particularly A former rubbish tip, this site is a high value natural green space next to the This is a natural green The size and slightly isolated Has a very active Friends This is a partially wooded, wild green space including the Meadow Lane Yes - a cycle premium floodplain trees, grassland management river which is both a OCWS (although it failed to achieve LWS status)and a space so the only Informal green space with various walks. nature of some areas can Recommended cycle routes along Pastoral Floodplains - Thames 163 Astons Eyot Unrestricted group who transformed next to the river. It lies on a former tip so Moderate and Kidneys sites. However, its N/A Grade 4 No No No No Yes No Yes 3b route runs through the OHAR no no yes no Yes High for recreational use, flood defences wildlife corridor as well as an OHAR. The site is also largely in flood zone Yes OCWS improvements needed Popular with dog walkers . make it feel unsafe to some, Meadow Lane and Donnington (Isis) South this site over recent years the biodiversity of plants is fairly limited. size makes this a fairly unique site which may affect the area, 3b. The site is accessible via premium cycle route. The site is of high might be further but in reality ASB is rare. and important urban habitat in development which could obstruct landscape value. Easily accessible via the adjacent PROW enhancement of habitat. this area of the city. views of the historic core

Small park with a good size play area and moderate public use. The site is OCC managed. Regular Small urban park surrounded by houses. It The open setting of the park Cycle paths/lanes existing close to Has a reasonable size play area with a good Post 1960s suburbs - Blackbird Sensitive to ageing and loss of mature of low known biodiversity value, low flood management value (100% flood opportunity to improve 164 Balfour Park Unrestricted litter and maintenance is in need of more trees to improve the surrounded by houses provides Moderate the site at Blackbird Leys and Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Moderate No None range of equipment Leys trees and vandalism of public areas zone 1) and in an area assessed as having moderate landscape character visual interest regime in place. visual interest. excellent natural supervision. Watlington Rd value. HER checked Yes - a cycle super route runs in close Balliol College Sports In line with use as a Multiple University sports Private sports ground with limited public access. The site is of low 165 Limited Formal maintained. Scenic and historic setting. Multiple sports activities for eligible users. No issues. Urban No No No No No No No 1 proximity and parallel yes - adj yes no no no Historic Fringe - University Fringe High No specific reference No Outdoor Sports Public access. Ground private college facility. facilities. biodiversity value and low flood management value (100% flood zone 1). to the eastern Civil War defences, boundary medieval settlement

The all weather pitches are The site has already seen The site now mainly contains all-weather Grass and hard tennis courts, various all- Busy at weekends and unique in this vicinity. There None, this is a major National Cycle Route 51 runs This area serves as an entry place to much investment over Banbury Road North Well-maintained sports pitches with very little grass other than the Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - Private sports ground with limited public access. Mainly all-weather 166 Limited weather pitches mainly used for Hockey and No issues. evening but low use are further hard tennis courts centre for tennis along the Banbury Road outside Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Low Oxford and is therefore sensitive to No Outdoor Sports recent years including the Sports Club complex. grass tennis courts. Does have an avenue North Oxford Fringes pitches. Limited GI value. pavilion and club house. during the week. in the adjacent Cutteslowe and Hockey. this site change installation of numerous of large confers (over 30 trees) Park. artificial pitches. Flint find Quality as a space to spend Proximity and quality of Biodiver Water Heritage and sense of Active travel networks Agriculture Conclusion time alternatives sity Manage place GI network (More than 1 of: good level of public Activities for different ages/interests Where do spaces currently use/value, such as suitability for informal sports and provide key walking/cycling Within Active Travel Biodiversity, cta, sports, Public Access Visual interest such as variety and colour play/ Number of other facilities Which sites do or links? Agricultural curtilage/a Historic Local Landscape value Level of anti-social behaviour Conservation Ancient OCW Flood Zone Networks (Directly In view allotments, significant visual Individual GI Site No. Site Name (Unrestricted, Description of planting, surface textures, mix of green variety of routes/ walking routes Level of use within a certain distance that could best provide (Public rights of way Land SAC SSSI LNR LWS djoining In CA? park/garde Heritage Landscape Type of open space in Local Value Further Details/ Sensitivity to Change Summary Opportunities and perceptions of safety Target Areas Woodlands S (Worst) adjacent or containing cone? interest or townscape protections Limited, Restricted) and blue assets, presence of public art /presence, quality and usage of play perform the same function alternatives, if any National Cycle Network Classification listed n Assets this area a network) importance, significant area equipment/ Important local connections building? of high flood risk (flood zone presence of interactive public art within Oxford) Below ground Above ground 3)) archaeology archaeology Cycle paths/lanes existing close to Well used allotments with few vacant plots. The site doesn't have known Small to medium sized Limited to allotment Maintained as an Typical allotment landscape with a variety There is a large allotment site Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - 167 Barns Court Allotments Usual allotment activities. Low High the site at Blackbird Leys and Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Low Aging and loss of vegetation. biodiversity value, it has low flood management value (100% flood zone 1) No Allotments allotments with very few holders. allotment. of planting and sheds etc. in Blackbird Leys. Cowley residential Suburbs Watlington Rd and is in an area of low landscape/character value. vacant plots. HER checked

Only half the plots in Bartholomew Road and cycle path/lanes exist along Barns Allotments. Approximately half the plots are vacant (limited amenity Limited to allotment Maintained as an Typical allotment landscape with a variety There is a large allotment on use so could be Post 1960s suburbs - Blackbird Sensitive to ageing and loss of mature 168 Van Diemans Lane Allotments. No issues Moderate Rd or recommended cycle route Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Moderate value). The site is of low biodiversity value, low flood management value No Allotments N/A holders allotment. of planting and sheds etc. the Oxford Rd in Littlemore. amalgamated with Leys trees and vandalism of public areas Allotments along Littlemore Rd (100% flood zone 1) and is of moderate landscape/character value. another allotment? HER checked

Consultation Allotments border responses received as Well used allotments with very few vacant plots (high amenity value). The the old East Oxford part of OLP2036 site is located within the Bartlemas Conservation Area and is identified in National Cycle Route 57 and Local Yes - a PROW begins Bartlemas Close Limited to allotment Maintained as an Typical allotment landscape with a variety Two other allotments at Bowls club site Victorian Suburbs and Villages - established that the One of a few public green spaces in the the conservation area appraisal for its importance in shielding the area Medium sized allotments 169 Usual allotment activities. No issues. High cycle Route 4 run down Bartlemas Urban No No No No No No No 1 close to the eastern yes -adj yes yes no no Low No Allotments Allotments holders allotment. of planting and sheds etc. nearby at Cricket Rd. which is currently East Oxford public value the area area from Cowley Road. The site is of low biodiversity value, low flood with very few empty plots. Rd boundary unused and has no for general amenity management value (100% flood zone 1) and low in an area assessed as public access. and the active use of having low landscape character value. adj to medieval Leper allotments. Hospital

The site's sports pitches are Consultation mainly used at weekend. responses received as This site has only moderate This is public open space with unrestricted access. It has moderate usage The site could be improved part of OLP2036 Barton Road Recreation OCC managed playground Typical recreation ground that is a flat a the site contains a playground and also well- usage because it lies so close Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - because of the nearby Bury Knowle Park. It is not of known or likely to be more multi- 170 Unrestricted ? Moderate Bury Knowle Park N/A Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Low established that the Ageing and loss of native trees No None Ground (Barton Bradley) and sports pitches fairly characterless green space used junior sports pitches to the superior Bury Knowle New Headington biodiversity value. The junior football pitches are well used at weekends functional and appealing to public value the area Park and the site also includes a playground. a broader range of people, for general and visual interest could be recreation. improved. HER checked Large allotments with some vacant plots (moderate amenity value). The Limited to allotment Maintained as an Typical allotment landscape with a variety No other allotments There is no cycle access or path Historic Village Cores - Old Sensitive to loss of vegetation, both 171 Barton Fields Allotments Large allotment, some vacant plots. Low Medium Grade 4 No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no High site is of low biodiversity value and low flood management value (100% No None holders allotment. of planting and sheds etc. on barton estate. this side of the A40. Headington Core private and public HER Checked flood zone 1). No other sports pitches or Developed for None in terms of The new facility will be Location and existing pavilion are available on the Improvements to sports housing. To be The new park will have sports pitches and a sport provision and Yes - a PROW runs The site has is part of the larger Barton Park site, being developed for Barton Village Sports OCC managed with regular football teams should Barton estate, but there are Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - Sensitive to encroachment onto provision in the area 172 replaced a new park TBC once finished and matured. pavilion, play area and outdoor gym No major issues expected. none very close in Grade 4 No No No No No No No 1 along the northern no no no no no Moderate housing. There will be a larger facility within the newly created Barton No Outdoor Sports Ground litter and maintenance ensure good a level of two other reasonable size Barton Boundary Brook expected as part of barton within the new equipment. terms of play area boundary of the site Linear Park. regime in place. usage. parks (Fettiplace and Park development. development. facilities. Bernwood). HER Checked Yes - a PROW runs through the site and a Extensive tree planting Use in keeping with None, this facility is Ageing and loss of landscape features School playing field. The site is of low biodiversity value, low flood Bayards Hill Primary Well-maintained school Large and slightly bleak sports field next to Just a large field for formal and informal Cycle path/lanes run along A40 cycle premium route Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - need to provide visual 173 Restricted No issues. function as school unique to the Urban No No No No No No No 1 no no no no no Low and trees. Development which causes management value (100% flood zone 1) and is in an area assessed as No None School Playing Fields playing field. the busy A40. Some hedges but no trees. sports. outside the school boundary runs parallel and Sandhills and Risinghurst interest and screen noise sports ground. school. Dorchester-Alchester loss of connectivity to the countryside having low landscape character value. adjacent to the from A40. Roman Road crosses southern boundary site The park's topography The park lies on a fairly steep slope and This is a public park with an attractive setting and moderate use (moderate It has a good range of play equipment but the Open setting with houses Fettiplace Rd Park which also limits the potential to OCC managed. Regular has an attractive if slightly open setting. amenity value). It has a good range of play equipment, which is aimed at topography of the site makes it unsuitable for either side provides good has a play area lays close by Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - Ageing of landscape features, especially further enhance/expand it 174 Bernwood Park Unrestricted litter and maintenance There are mosaics built in to the entrance Moderate Fettiplace Rd Park. N/A Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Moderate younger children than the play equipment in the nearest alternative park. No None informal sports etc. so there are no facilities natural supervision so no but caterers for slightly older Barton mature trees but already has a regime in place. and other stone plinths creating a pleasing The site is of low biodiversity value, low flood management value (100% for older children. issues. children and teenagers. reasonable range of unique feature. flood zone 1) and is in an area of moderate landscape/character value. equipment. HER checked

Local surveys have Two recently refurbished play areas on either None, this park found that the public Fairly flat open park in the middle of the Public park with a range of play and sports facilities. High levels of public There has been an on-going side of the park, outdoor gym equipment, Significant reduction in ASB provides the green value this park as a Blackbird Leys housing estate. Contains a There are other small play use (high amenity value). This park provides the green heart of the estate programme of investment OCC managed. Regular football pitches and large areas for informal over recent years, but some heart of the estate Short cycle to designated cycle safe and fun place for number of mature trees and younger trees areas on the estate and Post 1960s suburbs - Blackbird Sensitive to ageing and loss of mature and is a vital play and sports facility in this area of depravation. The site is and improvement to the 175 Blackbird Leys Park East Unrestricted litter and maintenance sports. A 3G pitch will be installed by March 17. fear of crime remains. ASB High and is a vital play lanes/paths at either blackbird Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Moderate kids to play, with the Yes Outdoor Sports recently planted to enhance the park. further football pitches at Leys trees and vandalism of public areas of low biodiversity value, low flood management value (100% flood zone park over the last five years regime in place. A leisure centre lies in one corner of the park, now mainly limited to dog and sports facility in Leys Rd or Watlington Rd benefit of easy There is a central stream. The park was Sandy Lane. 1) and is in an area assessed as being of moderate landscape character which is recognised by it's which includes a competition size swimming control issues. this area of access being in the awarded Green Flag Status in 2015. value. green flag status. pool. depravation. heart of Blackbird Leys. HER checked

Local surveys have Two recently refurbished play areas on either None, this park found that the public Fairly flat open park in the middle of the Public park with a range of play and sports facilities. High levels of public There has been an on-going side of the park, outdoor gym equipment, Drastic reduction in ASB over provides the green value this park as a Blackbird Leys housing estate. Contains a There are other small play use (high amenity value). This park provides the green heart of the estate programme of investment OCC managed. Regular football pitches and large areas for informal recent years, but some fear of heart of the estate Short cycle to designated cycle safe and fun place for number of mature trees and younger trees areas on the estate and Post 1960s suburbs - Blackbird Sensitive to ageing and loss of mature and is a vital play and sports facility in this area of depravation. The site is and improvement to the 176 Blackbird Leys Park West Unrestricted litter and maintenance sports. A 3G pitch will be installed by March 17. crime remains. ASB now High and is a vital play lanes/paths at either blackbird Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Moderate kids to play, with the Yes Outdoor Sports recently planted to enhance the park. further football pitches at Leys trees and vandalism of public areas of low biodiversity value, low flood management value (100% flood zone park over the last five years regime in place. A leisure centre lies in one corner of the park, mainly limited to dog control and sports facility in Leys Rd or Watlington Rd benefit of easy There is a central stream. The park was Sandy Lane. 1) and is in an area assessed as being of moderate landscape character which is recognised by it's which includes a competition size swimming issues. this area of access being in the awarded Green Flag Status in 2015. value. green flag status. pool. depravation. heart of Blackbird Leys. HER checked

Small scale enhancement of some areas of the park might be needed, some of The park provides the unique Has tennis courts, a MUGA, good play area, Sensitive to the loss of maturing and Public recreation ground with a range of play and sports facilities. High which are already planned, Occasional issues in the hub in the area of community The park has a fine setting and partial bowls green/club and a community centre with Only some of the Yes - A cycle super loss of vegetation, grassland levels of public use (high amenity value). The site is within a CTA and but no obvious additional OCC managed. Regular enclosed area of the old centre café, park, play area, Botley Road Recreation views of the city's spires. It’s bordered on a café. There is also a fairly large flat green facilities at this site route runs along the Pastoral Floodplains - Thames management for recreational use, flood preforms wildlife corridor functions. The Bulstake Stream which runs along facilities are required and it 177 Unrestricted litter and maintenance bathing place, but the park is High bowls club etc. However, Cycle path/lane in and out of city Grade 4 No No No No Yes No Yes 3b no no no no no High Yes Outdoor Sports Ground one side by the river and incorporates the space for informal sports and events, and could be provided southern boundary of (Isis) North defences which may affect the area, the western boundary is also a designated OCWS. The site is important in is important to protect the regime in place. very popular with families and there is another play area and former bathing place of Tumbling Bay. regular community and commercial events take elsewhere. the site development in the adjacent area which terms of flood management (flood zone 3b). The site is located in an area central open green space generally considered safe. open green space at the near place here each year. will damage views from the area. assessed as being of high landscape character value. which is popular as a venue by Oatlands Rec for various annual Stone vaulted arches community and small scale from earlier Botley commercial events. Road bridge at Ridge and Community Centre furrow With the removal of the There is a play area with a This site is owned and managed by Marston Sensitive to the loss of maturing and play area this field is now small open green space a short Recommended cycle route linking Yes - a PROW runs Public recreation ground. Low public use (low amenity value). The site is of Boults Lane Recreation Parish Council. The play area has recently been The site described to Pastoral Floodplains - Bayswater loss of vegetation, particularly something of a blank 178 Unrestricted Tidy Flat characterless green space. No Issues. Low distance away on the corner local cycle route 10 or other cycle Grade 4 No No No No No No No 1 along the southern no yes yes no no High low biodiversity value and low flood management value (100% flood zone No None Ground removed, though this was old and had very low the left. Brook floodplain trees and grassland canvas. The Parish's of Oxford Rd and Marston paths/lanes in and out of the city boundary of the site 1). usage. management for recreational use proposals for this site are Ferry Rd. unknown. HER Checked

Sensitive to the loss of maturing and Yes - a connector cycle loss of vegetation, particularly Private sports facility with limited public access. The site is within a CTA Brasenose College and Cycle paths/lanes accessible route runs through the floodplain trees, grassland management and preforms wildlife corridor functions. The site is important in terms of Well-maintained sports Open sports ground adjacent to the river Cricket, football and rugby pitches used by the In line with use as a None, this is a unique facility yes - Pastoral Floodplains - Thames 179 Queens College Sports Limited No issues. N/A. within short cycle at Marston Grade 4 No No No No Yes No No 3b site and a cycle super yes - adj no no no High for recreational use, flood defences flood management (flood zone 3b). The site is located in an area assessed Yes None Nothing obvious needed. ground. Thames. Contains a small number of trees. colleges. private college facility. for the two colleges. adj (Isis) South Ground Ferry Rd or Marston Rd route runs along the which may affect the area, as being of high landscape character value and is important to the western boundary development which could obstruct character of the Central Conservation Area. adj to Grandpont views of the historic core Causeway Well used but access off the bypass mainly attracts only Well used allotments. A public right of way runs through the site. The site is car owners. There Brasenose Farm Limited to allotment Typical allotment landscape with a variety Occasional issues with ASB Local Cycle route 10 runs on Yes - a PROW runs Sensitive to ageing and loss of mature within a CTA and preforms wildlife corridor functions. Presence of above 180 Well managed N/A are no obvious Grade 4 No No No No Yes No No 1 no no no no no Post 1960s suburbs - Wood Farm High No None Allotments holders of planting and sheds etc. and safety opposite site of A4142 through the site oaks and vandalism of public areas ground archaeology and potential for below ground archaeology. The site locations in the is located in an area assessed as being of high landscape character value. vicinity where it could be relocated Roman kilns nearby Historic farm to. (Brasenose Wood) buildings

The character and size of ASB issues are mainly limited Lies on the edge of Magdalen Wood, but this site limits potential for OCC managed. Regular Play equipment in an open setting and a to fly-tipping, the enclosed Wood Farm Green Park lies Yes - PROW runs along Public park with unrestricted public access, however the space is enclosed immediately adjacent to the bypass. Has Wood Farm Green Sensitive to ageing and loss of mature improvement. The 181 Broad Oak Nature Park Unrestricted litter and maintenance basketball practice court situated in two nature of this site does make it Low fairly close by and is a greatly N/A Urban No No No Yes No No No 1 the southern boundary no no no no no Post 1960s suburbs - Wood Farm High and perceptions of safety are low resulting in low levels of public use. It No None plenty of trees and vegetation but colour Park. oaks and vandalism of public areas immediate proximity to the regime in place. clearings in a fairly small linear green space. feel unsafe and it is not well superior facility. of the site has biodiversity interest. palette is limited to shades of green. bypass will always remain a used. negative factor. HER Checked

Sensitive to the loss of maturing and loss of vegetation, grassland Well used allotments. The site is within a CTA and preforms wildlife Well maintained Typical allotment landscape with a variety Cycle path/lanes run along the Bulstake Close Limited to allotment Botley Rd allotments within Pastoral Floodplains - Thames management for recreational use, flood corridor functions. The site is important in terms of flood management ( 182 allotments, few if any of planting and sheds etc. River borders at Usual allotment activities. Low High Botley Road, Tow Path is a short Grade 4 No No No No Yes No No 3b No no no no no no High Yes None Allotments holders 100m. (Isis) North defences which may affect the area, flood zone 3b). The site is located in an area assessed as being of high vacant plots. North of site. cycle away development in the adjacent area which landscape character value. will damage views from the area. HER Checked

Mainly used by dog walkers and joggers and is Sensitive to the loss of maturing and Large fairly flat nature area on a former an important facility for this purpose as it lies in loss of vegetation, grassland Green space on former tip. Unrestricted public access. Moderate public OCC managed. Regular Yes - a PROW runs Limited to enhancing the Burgess Field, (edge of tip. The nature of the site means plant an area of the city where there are no other National Cycle Route 5 accessible Pastoral Floodplains - Thames management for recreational use, flood use (moderate amenity value). The site is within a CTA and preforms 183 Unrestricted litter and maintenance Some ASB related issues Moderate None None. Grade 4 No No No No Yes No No 3a along the western yes - adj no yes no no High No None habitat. But it already Port Meadow) diversity is fairly limited, but a pleasant large green spaces other than the adjacent within a short cycle (Isis) North defences which may affect the area, wildlife corridor functions. The site is located in an area assessed as being regime in place. boundary of the site meets the local need. green space away from any traffic noise. Port Meadow which is under water for a ridges from development in the adjacent area which of high landscape character value. significant part of the year. Ba hoard, prehistoric Victorian will damage views from the area. landscape dumping Picturesque, historic Green Flag accredited park which incorporates the Georgian Bury Some late night drinking during Yes - a PROW runs Public park. Very high public usage (very high amenity value). There are no There are no other parks of Local surveys have Knowle House (now Headington Library). the summer (mainly students) along the western other parks of this size and standard in Headington and it's a unique asset The park has already OCC managed. Regular Destination standard play area, Tennis courts, this size and standard in found that the public The park retains a number of the original and occasional dog control Cycle path/lane runs outside the boundary of the site Historic Village Cores - Old Sensitive to loss of vegetation, both for the local area and city as a whole. Makes a positive contribution to the greatly benefitted from 184 Bury Knowle Park Unrestricted litter and maintenance mini golf, kiosk, open green spaces for informal Very high Headington and it's a unique None Urban No No No No No No No 1 yes yes no no no High value park for its play No Yes None parkland trees, and incorporates a sensory issues. However, generally park, along London Rd and a cycle premium Headington Core private and public Old Headington Conservation Area. The site is located in an area assessed significant investment over regime in place. sports, Library and autumnal displays. asset for the local area and areas and provision garden, flower beds and tree sculptures in considered safe and very route runs along the as being of high landscape character value and is of significant visual the last ten years. city as a whole. of exercise space. the theme of the work of local author C S popular with families. southern boundary interest in the area. Lewis. Historic park Ha Large sports ground in a good setting with Use in keeping with Cheney School Playing Well-maintained school Cricket, football and rugby pitches and an all- None, this is a facility unique Cycle path/lane accessible outside School playing fields with restricted public access. The site is of low 185 Restricted large mature trees lining two of the No issues. function as school None. Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no yes no no no Open Hills - Headington Hill High Maturing and eventual loss of woodland No None Nothing obvious needed. Fields sports ground. weather hockey pitch. to the school. the site onto Headington Road biodiversity value and low flood management value (100% flood zone 1). boundaries. sports ground. HER Checked Quality as a space to spend Proximity and quality of Biodiver Water Heritage and sense of Active travel networks Agriculture Conclusion time alternatives sity Manage place GI network (More than 1 of: good level of public Activities for different ages/interests Where do spaces currently use/value, such as suitability for informal sports and provide key walking/cycling Within Active Travel Biodiversity, cta, sports, Public Access Visual interest such as variety and colour play/ Number of other facilities Which sites do or links? Agricultural curtilage/a Historic Local Landscape value Level of anti-social behaviour Conservation Ancient OCW Flood Zone Networks (Directly In view allotments, significant visual Individual GI Site No. Site Name (Unrestricted, Description of planting, surface textures, mix of green variety of routes/ walking routes Level of use within a certain distance that could best provide (Public rights of way Land SAC SSSI LNR LWS djoining In CA? park/garde Heritage Landscape Type of open space in Local Value Further Details/ Sensitivity to Change Summary Opportunities and perceptions of safety Target Areas Woodlands S (Worst) adjacent or containing cone? interest or townscape protections Limited, Restricted) and blue assets, presence of public art /presence, quality and usage of play perform the same function alternatives, if any National Cycle Network Classification listed n Assets this area a network) importance, significant area equipment/ Important local connections building? of high flood risk (flood zone presence of interactive public art within Oxford) Below ground Above ground 3)) archaeology archaeology

Owned by Christ Sensitive to the loss of maturing and Private land but public access is allowed. High public usage (high public Church, and is the loss of vegetation, particularly amenity value). The site is within a CTA and preforms wildlife corridor private property of floodplain trees, grassland management Christ Church Meadow – Small grass area bordering Used for access and is and popular walking Pastoral Floodplains - Thames functions. The site is important in terms of flood management (flood zone 186 the college, Walking, scenic views of the city. No issues. High Christ Church Grade 4 No No No No Yes No No 3b No no yes no yes no High for recreational use, flood defences Yes None None South the Thames. and picnic spot. (Isis) South 3b). The site is located in an area assessed as being of high landscape however access is which may affect the area, character value. The site is important to the setting of the Central allowed during the Civil War Folly Bridge development which could obstruct Conservation Area and listed buildings. day. Boom and possible views of the historic core fort Cycle path/lanes available along In keeping with School playing field. Restricted public access. The site is of low biodiversity Church Cowley Primary Well-maintained school Surround by a grass bank but otherwise None, this facility is unique to Barnes Rd and a recommended Post 1960s suburbs - Blackbird Sensitive to ageing and loss of mature 187 Restricted All-weather pitch. No issues. function as a school N/A Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Moderate value, low flood management value (100% flood zone 1) and is in an area No Outdoor Sports Increase visual interest. School Playing Field playing field. characterless. the school. cycle route is available along Leys trees and vandalism of public areas playing field. assessed as being of moderate landscape character value. Littlemore Rd HER Checked

There is an old sports old pavilion as you enter the Main field predominately used for football There are further children's site which needs replacing Large sports ground, tree-lined on three pitches and the site also incorporates the football pitches on the There is a recommended cycle Sensitive to the loss of maturing and or refurbishing. Work is OCC managed. Regular Public sports ground with unrestricted public access. High levels of public sides. There is quite a clutter of buildings Oxford City Football ground and OXRAD High due to range of opposite side of the road at route on the east side at Copse Pastoral Floodplains - Bayswater loss of vegetation, particularly currently underway on the 188 Court Place Farm – East Unrestricted litter and maintenance Low. N/A Grade 2 No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no High usage (high amenity value). The site is of low biodiversity value and low No None and all-weather pitch fencing as you enter building and facilities. The site also contains a facilities on the site. the Marston Saints site, but Lane, cycle path/lanes available Brook floodplain trees and grassland site connected to the local regime in place. flood management value. the site. 3G pitch and netball courts and an Adizone many of the facilities at this along local cycle route 10 management for recreational use flood alleviation scheme outdoor gym. site are unique to the vicinity. and this will include landscaping and planting improvements. HER checked Large tree-lined sports complex. There is Managed and maintained much clutter of buildings and fencing as There is a recommended cycle Yes - a PROW runs by OCC, Oxford City Contains a number of sports pitches and High at weekends The city stadium pitch and Sensitive to the loss of maturing and The old city council pavilion you enter from Marsh Lane but there is route on the eastern side at along the southern Public sports ground with unrestricted public access. High levels of public Football club and OXRAD. facilities, including the Oxford City stadium during the football OXRAD are unique facilities. yes - Pastoral Floodplains - Bayswater loss of vegetation, particularly is in need of replacement. 189 Court Place Farm – West Unrestricted more of a tree-lined backdrop in the Low N/A Copse Lane, cycle path/lanes Grade 4 No No No No No No No 1 boundary and through no yes no no High usage (high amenity value). The site is of low biodiversity value and low No None Regular litter and pitch and all weather pitches, city council public season but otherwise There are further public adj Brook floodplain trees and grassland Potential opportunit to western half of the site. Current flood available along local cycle route the southern area of flood management value . maintenance regimes in pitches and pavilion and the OXRAD centre. low . pitches at Cutteslowe Park. management for recreational use improve biodiversity . alleviation work at the site will include 10 the site place. creation of a wetland. HER Checked Sensitive to loss of vegetation, both There is a recommended cycle Allotment site. Around half of the allotment plots are used. Some issues of Historic Village Cores - Old private and public Very large site, around route on the eastern side at anti-social behaviour, particularly rough sleepers and associated drug use. Court Place Farm Limited to allotment Typical allotment landscape with a variety Yes - two PROWs run Marston Core Moderate Sensitive to the loss of maturing and 190 Maintained allotment. Allotments. Some ASB issues 50% of plots are Copse Lane, cycle path/lanes Grade 4 No No No No No No No 1 no yes yes no no The site is of low biodiversity value, low flood management value (100% No Allotments Allotments holders of planting and sheds etc. through the site Pastoral Floodplains - Bayswater High loss of vegetation, particularly unused. available along local cycle route flood zone 1) and is in an area assessed as being of moderate landscape Brook floodplain trees and grassland 10 character value. management for recreational use HER Checked

Consultation responses received as The main function of the site is to provide Adult, youth and Children's football pitches and There are further football part of OLP2036 Public sports ground with unrestricted public access. The site has a high The pitch capacity at OCC managed. Regular sports pitches so it is by its nature and flat a sports pavilion, good size play area, MUGA, High at weekends and pitches at Sandy Land and Yes - a PROW runs established that the level of public use and value, with high public usage at weekends and Cowley Marsh There has been some ASB this site is needed in National Cycle Route 57 runs to Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - Sensitive to aging and loss of vegetation 191 Unrestricted litter and maintenance open site, but the visual interest has been tennis courts with (fixed fence nets), cricket moderate during the Horspath. There is a large play Urban No No No No No No No 1 along the northern no no yes no no Moderate/ High public value the area moderate public usage during the week. The site is of low biodiversity No Yes Outdoor Sports None need at present. playground/sports field issues. addition to other the north of the site Florence Park and Cowley Marsh and the loss of open space regime in place. increased through the creation of paths practice nets and open areas for informal week. area a short walk away at boundary of the site for general value, low flood management value (100% flood zone 1) and is in an area sites in the area. and tree planting between the pitches. sports and dog walking. Florence Park. recreation and assessed as being of moderate landscape character value. provision of open space. HER checked Cycle path/lanes run along the Well used allotments, very Prone to flooding. Typical allotment Yes - a cycle super Loss of popular hedgerow and willow Well used allotments with very few vacant plots. The site is important in Limited to allotment Maintained as an Abingdon Rd which is on the sites few vacant plots. Ground is 192 Cowmead Allotments landscape with a variety of planting and Usual allotment activities. Low High Grade 4 No No No No No No No 3b route runs along the no no no no no Open River Terrace - St Clements High and intensive landscape management terms of flood management (flood zone 3b). The site is located in an area Yes Allotments holders. allotment. eastern border. The towpath is very wet and liable to sheds etc. eastern boundary affecting the biodiversity of the area. assessed as being of high landscape character value. also a short distance away severe flooding. HER checked

Sensitive to the loss of maturing and Small allotment site, Yes - a PROW runs loss of vegetation, grassland Well used allotments with very few vacant plots. The site is within a CTA Typical allotment landscape with a variety Recommended cycle routes run to bordered on all sites by Cripley Meadow Limited to allotment Maintained as an Trap Grounds allotments along some of the Pastoral Floodplains - Thames management for recreational use, flood and preforms wildlife corridor functions. The site is of some importance in 193 of planting and sheds etc. Bordered to the Usual allotment activities. Low High the east of the site as well as Urban No No No No Yes No No 3b no no yes no no High Yes Allotments Castle Mill Stream and the Allotments holders allotment. approx. 500m away. western boundary of (Isis) North defences which may affect the area, terms of flood management (flood zone 3b). The site is located in an area west by the River Thames. access along the tow path River Thames. Few if any the site development in the adjacent area which assessed as being of high landscape character value. vacant plots. will damage views from the area. HER Checked This forms part of Cutteslowe Park. This cricket This area serves as an entry place to Cricket pitch which is tree-lined on pitch is available for general hire, but is the Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - Oxford and is therefore sensitive to Public park with unrestricted public access. High levels of public use at There are no other public National cycle route 51 runs to OCC managed. Formally northern boundary with backdrop of open home ground of Wolvercote Cricket Club. The High at weekends in North Oxford Fringes Low change weekends (high amenity value). The site is of low biodiversity value, low The pavilion as recently 194 Cutteslowe Park 1 Unrestricted Low cricket pitches in the northern None. the south of Cutteslowe Park, Grade 3 No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no No None maintained cricket pitch. countryside, but bordered to the south by outfield is also regularly used as an area for season. Open River Terraces - North High Maturing and loss of vegetation, heavily flood management value (100% flood zone 1) and is in an area assessed as been refurbished . area of the city. linking to local cycle route 10 the park car park. exercise and training when cricket is not in Oxford Open River Terrace managed open areas affecting the area, being of moderate landscape character value. progress. especially in biodiversity. HER checked

The park has seen much The city council's largest park and it investment over recent Green Flag accredited park with a wide range extends over a range of topographies High (possibly the Public park with unrestricted public access. High levels of public use (high years with the creation of OCC managed. Regular of facilities, including two destination standard There are no other large parks National cycle route 51 runs to Yes - a PROW runs Maturing and loss of vegetation, heavily including open floodplain, formal park with most heavily used Grade 3 Open River Terraces - North amenity value). The site is of low biodiversity value, low flood two destination standard 195 Cutteslowe Park 2 Unrestricted litter and maintenance play areas, kiosk, mini-golf, bird aviary, tennis Low in the northern area of the N/A the south of Cutteslowe Park, No No No No No No No 1 close to the eastern tip no no no no no High managed open areas affecting the area, No None tree avenues and flower beds, and green space in the Grade 4 Oxford Open River Terrace management value (100% flood zone 1) and is in an area assessed as being play areas, two new sports regime in place. courts, MUGA, football pitches, cricket pitch, city. linking to local cycle route 10 of the site especially in biodiversity. community woodland. Also contains a city) of moderate landscape character value. pavilions, volleyball court community woodland and miniature railway. large duck pond. and a programme of tree planting. HER checked

Low-lying field mainly used for football pitches. The field has a backdrop of open Mainly used football pitches but also popular There are further football Open River Terraces - North Public park with unrestricted public access. High levels of public use at OCC managed. Regular farmland to the north and west and the National cycle route 51 runs to Maturing and loss of vegetation, heavily with dog walkers and joggers etc. there is a pitches at Five Mile Drive but Yes - a PROW runs Oxford Open River Terrace weekends (high amenity value). The site is of low biodiversity value. The Sports pavilion newly 196 Cutteslowe Park 3 Unrestricted litter and maintenance northern boundary containing a number of Low High N/A the south of Cutteslowe Park, Grade 4 No No No No No No No 1 no no no no no High managed open areas affecting the area, No None recently refurbished sports pavilion which can capacity is need needed at through the site Open River Terraces - North site is located in an area assessed as being of high landscape character refurbished. regime in place. ancient Oak trees. An area of longer grass linking to local cycle route 10 especially in biodiversity. be hired along with the pitches. both sites. Oxford Open River Terrace value. meadow has been created at the southern end of the field. HER checked

Sensitive to the loss of maturing and loss of vegetation, particularly floodplain trees, grassland management for recreational use, flood defences Much work by community Community woodland with unrestricted public access. Moderate levels of OCC managed. Regular Network of paths through the woodland and National cycle route 51 runs to Yes - a PROW runs which may affect the area, group has gone in to Community woodland and nature area None, this is a unique Pastoral Floodplains - Cherwell public use (moderate amenity value).The site is within a CTA and preforms 197 Cutteslowe Park 4 Unrestricted litter and maintenance nature area and the opportunity to observe Low Moderate N/A the south of Cutteslowe Park, Grade 4 No No No No Yes No No 1 along the western no no no no no High development of infrastructure nearby No None creating this woodland and with a variety of trees and plants. facility/habitat. Valley wildlife corridor functions. The site is located in an area assessed as being regime in place. wildlife and flora. linking to local cycle route 10 boundary of the site which could affect the rural character many new trees have been of high landscape character value. of the area. planted. Maturing and loss of vegetation, heavily managed open areas affecting the area, especially in biodiversity. HER checked Well used allotments. The only allotments in the Cutteslowe/Sunnymead Open River Terraces - North None, there are no other National cycle route 51 runs to Yes - a PROW runs Maturing and loss of vegetation, heavily area. The site is of low biodiversity value and low flood management value Cutteslowe Park Limited to allotment Well maintained Typical allotment landscape with a variety Oxford Open River Terrace 198 Allotment plots for hire. Low High allotments in Cutteslowe N/A the south of Cutteslowe Park, Grade 4 No No No No No No No 1 along the eastern no no no no no High managed open areas affecting the area, (100% flood zone 1). It is surrounded by Cutteslowe Park and their setting Yes Allotments Nothing obvious needed. Allotments holders allotment. of planting and sheds etc. Open River Terraces - North /Sunnymead. linking to local cycle route 10 boundary of the site especially in biodiversity. in the parkland means that these allotments are experienced as part of a Oxford Open River Terrace Green Infrastructure network Post med field system

There is a large open National cycle route 51 runs to School playing field with restricted public access. The site is of low Cutteslowe Primary Well maintained sports Provides the school with an area for informal In keeping with school None, this is a unique facility green spaces at the east of the site linking to local Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - 199 Restricted Small tree-lined grass playing field. No issues. Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Moderate Ageing and loss of native trees biodiversity value, low flood management value (100% flood zone 1) and is No Outdoor Sports Nothing needed. School Playing Fields field. sports and play. use. provided for the school. Sunnymead Park cycle route 10 and recommended Cutteslowe/ Sunnymead in an area assessed as being of moderate landscape character value. opposite the school. cycle routes along Wolsey Rd HER checked

There is currently no demand for adult football here but used at weekends for children's Lies fairly close to Florence This is a large green space That will depend on Public sports ground with unrestricted public access. Currently low levels Donnington Sports OCC managed. Regular Primarily a sports field previously in use as football. The on-going use of the site is No issues and site is a Park (Green Flag) and there are A recommended cycle route along with potential for various what the suggested Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - Sensitive to aging and loss of vegetation of public use. The site is of low biodiversity value, but of flood 200 Ground, (Donnington Unrestricted litter and maintenance three adult football pitches so just a large currently under discussion and there is a small completely open space with Low football facilities at Cowley Meadow Lane runs to the east of Urban No No No No No No No 3b No no no no no no Moderate/ High Yes Outdoor Sports uses but a decision needs use of the site will Florence Park and Cowley Marsh and the loss of open space management value (flood zone 3b) and is in an area assessed as being of recreation ground) regime in place. flat green space. amount of 106 money to make some minor no hidden areas Marsh, Sandy Lane and Rose the site to be made on it's long be going forward. moderate landscape character value. improvements but currently no plans to Hill High value - Neolithic term use. convert this in to a formal park. hut circle with 3d pdf available This is a small public green space set in a natural hollow in the housing estate. It has a well-maintained play area with unrestricted public access, Well maintained small play There are further play areas at Ageing and loss of landscape features Small play area situated in a natural hollow Sermon Close and Designated cycle paths accessible Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - but a low level of use and more popular alternatives close by. The site is of 201 Downside Dip Unrestricted area managed by Play equipment for younger children. No issues. Low Sermon Close and Ridgeway Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Low and trees. Development which causes No None None in the middle of a housing estate. Ridgeway Rd Rec. from residential roads onto A40 Sandhills and Risinghurst no known biodiversity value, low flood management value (100% flood Risinghurst Parish Council. Rd Rec. loss of connectivity to the countryside zone 1) and is in an area assessed as being of low landscape character value. HER checked Sensitive to the loss of maturing and loss of vegetation, particularly floodplain trees, grassland management Well-maintained private school playing fields. Restricted public access. The Dragon School & Lady Use in keeping with Well-maintained sports Has an attractive setting within the historic Extensive sports ground, comprising one third Pastoral Floodplains - Cherwell for recreational use, flood defences site is of low biodiversity value and some flood management value (flood 202 Margaret Hall Playing Restricted No issues. function as private Facility unique to the school. N/A Park Town Urban No No No No No No No 3b No yes - adj yes no no no High Yes Outdoor Sports None needed. ground. Park town. Tree-lined on two sides artificial pitches and two thirds grass pitches. Valley which may affect the area, zone 3b). It is a positive feature in the setting of the conservation area and Fields school sports facility. development of infrastructure nearby listed buildings. which could affect the rural character HER Checked of the area.

There are opportunities to re-instate ponds, recover Consultation watercourse(s), improve responses received as floral/arboral quality. part of OLP2036 There is potential to turn This site currently has very Recommended cycle route along OCC managed. Regular established that the Public park with unrestricted public access. Low public use (limited amenity one corner of this site in to Fairly bland and featureless partially Only ever used by a small number of dog Low but some occasional ASB little function other than as a Court Place Farm Dunstan Rd connecting to other Historic Village Cores - Old Sensitive to loss of vegetation, both 203 Dunstan Park Unrestricted litter and maintenance Very low Grade 4 No No No No No No No 1 No no yes no no no High public value the area value). The site is of low biodiversity value and low flood management No None a proper small park with a wooded green space on a fairly steep hill. walkers. issues green space for a small nature area. routes and s short cycle to local Headington Core private and public regime in place. for general value (100% flood zone 1). play area to replace the number of dog walkers. cycle route 10. recreation, social one on the poorly used benefit, and provision adjacent site of Foxwell of open space. Drive. This one corner is tree lined and has fine views. HER checked Yes - a cycle premium Loss of vegetation and severing of Fenced off, disused land. Some issues of antisocial behaviour. The site is of Some evidence of occasional National Cycle Route 57 runs past Victorian Suburbs and Villages - 204 East Oxford Bowls Club Restricted. Unmaintained. Medium sized, fenced off wasteland. None Low Urban No No No No No No No 1 route runs along the no yes yes no no Low connectivity with surrounding floodplain low biodiversity value, low flood management value (100% flood zone 1) No Outdoor Sports High ASB issues the site its boundary near Leper Hospital East Oxford SW corner of the site landscape and is in an area assessed as being of low landscape character value. and old track Quality as a space to spend Proximity and quality of Biodiver Water Heritage and sense of Active travel networks Agriculture Conclusion time alternatives sity Manage place GI network (More than 1 of: good level of public Activities for different ages/interests Where do spaces currently use/value, such as suitability for informal sports and provide key walking/cycling Within Active Travel Biodiversity, cta, sports, Public Access Visual interest such as variety and colour play/ Number of other facilities Which sites do or links? Agricultural curtilage/a Historic Local Landscape value Level of anti-social behaviour Conservation Ancient OCW Flood Zone Networks (Directly In view allotments, significant visual Individual GI Site No. Site Name (Unrestricted, Description of planting, surface textures, mix of green variety of routes/ walking routes Level of use within a certain distance that could best provide (Public rights of way Land SAC SSSI LNR LWS djoining In CA? park/garde Heritage Landscape Type of open space in Local Value Further Details/ Sensitivity to Change Summary Opportunities and perceptions of safety Target Areas Woodlands S (Worst) adjacent or containing cone? interest or townscape protections Limited, Restricted) and blue assets, presence of public art /presence, quality and usage of play perform the same function alternatives, if any National Cycle Network Classification listed n Assets this area a network) importance, significant area equipment/ Important local connections building? of high flood risk (flood zone presence of interactive public art within Oxford) Below ground Above ground 3)) archaeology archaeology Well used allotments with few empty plots. Some antisocial behaviour Half of the site has already Limited to allotment Maintained as an Medium sized allotments, few if any empty Elder Stubbs allotments less Recommended cycle way is close Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - Sensitive to aging and loss of vegetation issues around the car park area. The site is of low biodiversity value, low been fenced off and turned 205 East Ward Allotments Usual allotment activities. Some ASB issues reported High Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no yes Moderate/ High No Allotments holders allotment. plots. than half a mile away. to the site Florence Park and Cowley Marsh and the loss of open space flood management value and is in an area assessed as being of moderate into the Boundary Brook landscape character value. nature reserve. HER checked Inter-war/ post-war suburbs - Recommended cycle route No Reference Well used allotments with few empty plots. The site is of low biodiversity Limited to allotment Maintained as an Well maintained allotments, very few New Marston Low 206 Eden Drive Allotments Usual allotment activities. Low High accessible from roundabout with Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Maturing and loss of woodland and value, low flood management value (100% flood zone 1) and is in an area No Allotments Low holders allotment. vacant plots. Open Hills - John Radcliffe Moderate Sandfield Rd/Jack Straws Lane parkland trees as a result of old age assessed as being of low/moderate landscape character value. HER checked Hospital Complex Yes - a PROW runs along the southern Well used allotment with community events. .Also used by mental health High visual interest. Wide variety of natural Mental health and homeless services run Elder Stubbs Charity Limited to allotment Maintained as an Barracks Lane A recommended cycle route runs boundary of the site Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - Sensitive to aging and loss of vegetation and homeless services. The site is of low biodiversity value, but of flood 207 art, willow structures and carvings. Pond rehabilitation projects at this site. Regular Low High Nearby East Ward allotments. Urban No No No No No No No 3b no no no no no Moderate/ High Yes Allotments Low Allotments – North holders allotment. Community Garden. outside the site along Cricket Rd and a premium cycle Florence Park and Cowley Marsh and the loss of open space management value (flood zone 3b) and is in an area assessed as being of on site. summer festival venue. route runs along the moderate/high landscape character value. NE boundary registered on OHAR Well used allotments. Also used by mental health and homeless services. High visual interest. Wide variety of natural Mental health and homeless services run Yes - a PROW runs Elder Stubbs Charity Limited to allotment Maintained as an Barracks Lane A recommended cycle route runs Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - Sensitive to aging and loss of vegetation The site is of low biodiversity value, but of flood management value (flood 208 art, willow structures and carvings. Pond rehabilitation projects at this site. Regular Low High Nearby East Ward allotments. Urban No No No No No No No 3b along the northern no no no no no Moderate/ High Yes Allotments Low Allotments – South holders allotment. Community Garden. outside the site along Cricket Rd Florence Park and Cowley Marsh and the loss of open space zone 3b) and is in an area assessed as being of moderate/high landscape on site. summer festival venue. boundary of the site character value. registered on OHAR

Sensitive to the loss of maturing and loss of vegetation, particularly Recommended cycle way runs to Yes - a PROW runs floodplain trees, grassland management Well used allotments. The site is of low biodiversity value but of flood Fairacres Road Limited to allotment Maintained as an Well maintained allotments, few if any Nearby Abingdon Rd Pastoral Floodplains - Thames 209 Usual allotment activities. Low High the east of the site along Meadow Urban No No No No No No No 3b along the eastern no no yes no no High for recreational use, flood defences management value (flood zone 3b). The site is located in an area assessed Yes Allotments Low Allotments holders allotment. vacant plots. allotments. (Isis) South Lane boundary of the site which may affect the area, as being of high landscape character value. development which could obstruct views of the historic core HER checked Moderately used allotments. The site is of low biodiversity value and low Limited to allotment Maintained as an Views of golf course. Large number of Recommended cycle way lies two Open Hills - Southfield Park and Loss of hedgerow boundaries, stream 210 Fairview Allotments Usual allotment activities. Low Medium Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no High flood management value (100% flood zone 1). The site is located in an No Allotments holders allotment. vacant plots. residential streets away Hospitals Complex edges and woodland area assessed as being of high landscape character value. HER checked Yes - a PROW runs A recreation ground with unrestricted public access. The site includes a There is currently a Wren This is currently a slightly scruffy linear Low level, but includes fairly None, this provides OCC managed. Regular Contains a fairly new play area, well used Bernwood Rd Park lays close parallel and in close play area and informal sports facilities. Moderate use by members of the bid in to install a gym trail, Fettiplace Recreation park but is fairly well-used. The site is regular fly-tipping and a range of unique No readily accessible dedicated Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - Sensitive to encroachment onto 211 Unrestricted litter and maintenance MUGA, open areas for informal sports and is Moderate but this mainly caters for Grade 4 No No No No No No No 1 proximity to the no no no no no Moderate public. Some anti-social behaviour issues. The Bayswater Brook runs No None improve the paths, and Ground bordered on one side by a brook but this is occasional use of motorbikes facilities for this cycle paths in the vicinity Barton Boundary Brook regime in place. also very popular with dog walkers. younger children. western boundary of adjacent to the site and is a designated OCWS. The site is located in an replace the benches and subject to regular fly-tipping. on the Rec. area of the estate. the site area assessed as being of moderate landscape character value. bins. HER checked Small public green space situated alongside the canal which contains some Yes - a PROW runs seating and is well used as a cut-through between Park End Street and along the eastern OCC managed. Regular A recommended cycle route along Hythe Bridge Street. High flood management value (flood zone 3b) and Small pleasant green space with seating Used as a cut through and seating/relaxation Close to the busy Park End boundary of the site 212 Fisher Row Unrestricted litter and maintenance High the tow path and cycle paths Urban No No No No No No No 3b no yes no no no Historic Fringe - Western Fringe Low No specific reference important opportunities for enjoyment of the blue infrastructure network. No None alongside the canal. area. Street nightlife area. and a cycle super route regime in place. going in and out of the city The site is a small but important green space in this part of the city centre runs along the Site of demolished where the area is very urban with few green features. It is well-used as a southern boundary post med buildings walking and cycling route. (RCHME volume)

There are plans to improve the play area in 2017 and The main use of this site is for football Cutteslowe Park, Short periods of high National Cycle Route 51 runs past A public recreation ground. The site is primarily used for children’s football add some additional pitches which inevitably requires a fairly Cutteslowe Park, with an though this space Yes - a cycle super OCC managed. Regular Mainly used for children's football at weekends No recent ASB issues following usage at the the site on the eastern side. Other This area serves as an entry place to matches at the weekend and there are low levels of public use at other features for older children. Five Mile Drive flat, characterless open space, but the park excellent range and standard provides needed route runs along the Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - 213 Unrestricted litter and maintenance and popular with local dog walkers. It also has removal of old wooden weekends when the cycle paths/lanes are accessible Urban No No No No No No No 1 no no no no no Low Oxford and is therefore sensitive to times. The site is of low biodiversity value, low flood management value No None There is also currently a Recreation Ground still has an attractive setting and lies of facilities is located only a extra capacity for southern boundary of North Oxford Fringes regime in place. a small play area though it has only low use. building. football is on but at all from the Woodstock Rd change (100% flood zone 1) and is in an area assessed as being of low landscape discussion regarding the adjacent to Wolvercote cemetery with its short distance away. children's football the site other times very low. roundabout character value. provision of changing and many large conifer trees. pitches. HER checked, toilet facilities for the speculative parch footballers. marks Has a good range of facilities including a Local surveys have destination standard play area, with further This is a Green Flag accredited city park found that the public High quality public park with a good range of facilities for play and informal adventure play equipment for older children, There has been some ASB None, this is the only park of There has been much and the original extensive tree planting values the area as an sports. Some issues of anti-social behaviour but the park is generally OCC managed. Regular tennis courts, mini golf, open grass areas for issues however, the park is this size and quality in the Yes - a PROW runs investment in the park over design makes it a very attractive urban A recommended cycle route runs Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - accessible resource Sensitive to aging and loss of vegetation considered safe and is well used. This is the only park of this size and 214 Florence Park Unrestricted litter and maintenance informal sports, kiosk and small café. The size generally considered safe and High area, and is a much loved local None Urban No No No No No No No 3b along the northern no no no no no Moderate/ High Yes None the last ten years and green space with year round visual outside the site along Cricket Rd. Florence Park and Cowley Marsh for socialising, dog- and the loss of open space quality in the area. Some flood management functions (flood zone 3b). regime in place. and design of the park makes is very popular is very popular with families landmark and community boundary of the site further enhancements are interest. There are also features such as a walking, playing, The site is located in an area assessed as being of moderate/high with dog walkers. There is also a Children's and older dog walkers. asset. planned. central stream and historic bandstand. enjoying nature, and landscape character value. centre within the park, though its future is passing time. uncertain.

Similar area of National Cycle Route 5 and local Currently unmaintained green space with restricted access. Low levels of Small area of fenced unmaintained wasteland to the Yes - a cycle super Loss of popular hedgerow and willow Former Abingdon Road Currently unmaintained route 7 run parallel to the public use (low amenity value). Rated grade 4 poor quality agricultural 215 Restricted wasteland with brambles and a small None Low Low north of Oxford Grade 4 No No No No No No No 3b route runs along the no no yes no no Open River Terrace - St Clements High and intensive landscape management No None Currently not used. Allotments wasteland. Abingdon Rd. Cycle paths/lanes land. The site is of low biodiversity value but high flood management value number of trees. Spires Hotel, parallel eastern boundary affecting the biodiversity of the area. also run along the Abingdon Rd (flood zone 3b). to Abingdon Rd. HER checked Small fenced off grass area. Low amenity value. The site is of low Former Barns Road East Partially maintained by Small fenced off area with a mix of grass Cycle path/lane runs along Barns Post 1960s suburbs - Blackbird Sensitive to ageing and loss of mature High potential for 216 Limited Fenced off, but gate is not locked. Low Low Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Moderate biodiversity value, low flood management value (100% flood zone 1) and is No None Allotments OCC with a small number of allotment plots. Road Leys trees and vandalism of public areas alternative usage. an area assessed as being of moderate landscape character value. HER checked

Sensitive to the loss of maturing and Unmaintained green space with restricted access and regular issues of The site is owned by Christ loss of vegetation, grassland No formal cycle provision antic-social behaviour (low amenity value). The site is located within a CTA Church College who plan to Former Binsey Lane Currently unmaintained Unmaintained wasteland with brambles Pastoral Floodplains - Thames management for recreational use, flood 217 Restricted Currently unused. Some ASB issues taken place Low N/A N/A although Binsey Lane and the tow Grade 4 No No No No Yes No No 3b No no no no no no High and performs wildlife corridor functions. The site is also of high flood Yes None develop it as an extension Allotments wasteland. and a small number of trees. (Isis) North defences which may affect the area, path can be used in good weather management value (flood zone 3b). The site is located in an area assessed to the adjacent golfing development in the adjacent area which as being of high landscape character value. range. will damage views from the area. HER checked

There is an enclosed corner of the contiguous Dunstan Park (nature area) Local surveys have Sensitive to loss of vegetation, both There is a newly refurbished which is tree-lined Cycle path accessible from Historic Village Cores - Old found that the public private and public The location and very OCC managed. Regular play area at Northway Rec and Public open space with unrestricted public access. Very low public usage. Tree-lined on back boundary but this is a and has fine views. junction with A40 and Headington Core values the play and Sensitive to the loss of maturing and narrow width means there 219 Foxwell Drive Unrestricted litter and maintenance Just a small play area which is rarely used. Fly tipping issues Very low Bury Knowle Park with all its Grade 4 No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no High The site is of low biodiversity value and low flood management value No None characterless, narrow linear green strip. This could be recommended cycle pathways Pastoral Floodplains - Bayswater sports equipment, as loss of vegetation, particularly is little that could be done regime in place. facilities is also within a fairly (100% flood zone 1). converted in to a along Saxon Way/Copse Lane Brook well as provision of floodplain trees and grassland to enhance this site. short distance. very pleasant small open green space. management for recreational use park incorporating the relocated play from this site.

HER checked None, this facility is provided for this Public open space with unrestricted public access. Low levels of public OCC managed. Regular Small play area and MUGA provided mainly for There is another MUGA at National Cycle Route 5 and local Work to upgrade some of Play area and MUGA in a riverside Some ASB issues and area of housing Yes - a PROW runs usage and some issues of anti-social behaviour (low amenity value). The 220 Friars Wharf Open Space Unrestricted litter and maintenance the residents of the St Ebbs by the river housing Low Grandpont and an alternative cycle route 7 run through the Urban No No No No No No No 1 no no no no no Historic Fringe - Western Fringe Low No specific reference No None the play equipment is location. occasional fly-tipping. which includes through the site site is of low biodiversity value. The site is an area assessed as being of low regime in place. development. play area at Hinksey Park. estate in and out of the city planned for 2017/18. elements of Gas works landscape character value. deprivation. bridge OHAR Small enclosed, flat, square park with a Cycle path/lanes available along Recreation ground with unrestricted public access. Small play area and The small size and location OCC managed. Regular Herschel Crescent park is close Gaisford Road play area and kick about area. Has some Only large enough for a play area and kick No issues but the enclosed Herschel Crescent Barnes Rd and a recommended Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - informal ‘kick about’ space. Low levels of public usage. The site is of low of this park means there is 221 Unrestricted litter and maintenance Low by and Florence Park a short Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Low Aging and loss of vegetation. No None Recreation Ground small trees but otherwise lacking in visual about area. nature of the park is not ideal. Park cycle route is available along Cowley residential Suburbs biodiversity value, low flood management value (100% flood zone 1) and is little scope for regime in place. bike ride away. interest. Littlemore Rd an area assessed as being of low landscape character value. enhancement.

Blackbird Leys Park is situated a short walk away and there Yes - a PROW runs Work is needed to improve Although this is a linear park, visual interest There are two play areas and a rope obstacle Whilst there has been some Park with unrestricted public access and a range of recreational facilities. OCC managed. Regular are a number of stand alone parallel in close the paths which can flood is provided by a raised landscaped central course, a basketball practice hoop, youth ASB issues in the past this has No local designated cycle Post 1960s suburbs - Blackbird Sensitive to ageing and loss of mature Moderate levels of public usage, important in local area of dense housing. 222 Gillians Park Unrestricted litter and maintenance Moderate play areas dotted around, but None. Grade 3 No No No No No No No 3b proximity to the no no no no no Moderate No None in winter (the site lies on area and a good range of trees along a shelter, outdoor gym equipment and a path reduced significantly in recent provision Leys trees and vandalism of public areas The site is of no known biodiversity value. Flood zone 3b. Is an area regime in place. this is a fairly vital green space eastern boundary of clay and there are natural either side, However it is lacking in colour. circuit popular with dog walkers. years. assessed as being of low landscape character value. in a very dense area of the site springs underneath). housing. HER checked Green space with unrestricted public access. Low levels of public use. The Sensitive to the loss of maturing and site is within a CTA and preforms wildlife corridor functions. Some flood Yes - a PROW runs loss of vegetation, grassland management functions (flood zones 3b). The site is located within the along the northern Managed by the Attractive tree-lined green adjacent to the Pathways and some seating. Mainly used by None, this is a unique site with National Cycle Route 5 runs past Pastoral Floodplains - Thames management for recreational use, flood Wolvercote with Godstow Conservation Area, adjacent to the Grade II 223 Goose Green Unrestricted No issues Low None. Urban No No No No Yes No No 3b boundary of the site yes - adj yes no no no High Yes None Nothing needed. Commoners. canal and residential narrow boats. dog walkers. much community input. the site (Isis) North defences which may affect the area, listed Godstow Bridge. The Conservation Appraisal mentions the and another along the development in the adjacent area which importance of this site in protecting the green, undeveloped setting of the southern boundary will damage views from the area. village. The site is located in an area assessed as being of high landscape HER checked character value. Nature area between the river and railway OCC maintained public green space. The site is of little known significance line (former gas works). The nature of the Sensitive to the loss of maturing and in terms of biodiversity (although there are nature areas nearby) or flood The cycle/walking Yes - a connector cycle Palaeochannel of The habitat and planting OCC managed. Regular site means plant diversity is limited but The main value of this site is that it provides an As a walk through This nature area lies only a National Cycle Route 5 and local loss of vegetation, especially floodplain management. Its isolation can mean it suffers from anti-social behaviour ASB issues have and still do route would always route runs along the Thames with animal Gas works Pastoral Floodplains - Hinksey/ could undoubtedly be 224a Grandpont Park Unrestricted litter and maintenance there are a good number of trees and attractive element of a busy walking and cycle high, but low for short distance away from cycle route 7 run through the Urban No No No No No No No 1 no no no no no High trees, grassland management for although it is inaccessible via active travel networks. It is connected to No Outdoor Sports take place need to be northern boundary of remains, site of Gas bridge OHAR Bulstake Streams greatly improved if money regime in place. displays of spring flowers etc. There is a network and as an urban habitat. general use. accessible open countryside. estate in and out of the city recreational use, flood defences which open countryside and it is very well-used as a walking route. It is an maintained. the site works were available. large wooden sculpture of a hand but this may affect the area important area of green within the urban area. The site is in an area of is now rotting away. high landscape value

Nature area built on a former brown field site between the river and railway line. Sensitive to the loss of maturing and OCC maintained public green space. Site contains playing pitches and is of The nature of the site means plant The cycle/walking Palaeochannel of The habitat and planting OCC managed. Regular As a walk through This nature area lies only a National Cycle Route 5 and local loss of vegetation, especially floodplain little significance in terms of biodiversity, although there are nature areas diversity is limited but there are a good ASB issues have and still do route would always Thames with animal Pastoral Floodplains - Hinksey/ could undoubtedly be 224b Grandpont Playing Pitch Unrestricted litter and maintenance The main value of this site is as a playing pitch. high, but low for short distance away from cycle route 7 run through the Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no High trees, grassland management for nearby, or flood management. Its isolation can mean it suffers from anti- No Outdoor Sports number of trees and displays of spring take place need to be remains, site of Gas Bulstake Streams greatly improved if money regime in place. general use. accessible open countryside. estate in and out of the city recreational use, flood defences which social behaviour and is inaccessible via active travel networks. The site is flowers etc. There is a large wooden maintained. works were available. may affect the area of high landscape value sculpture of a hand but this is now rotting away.

Community garden within former tennis Sensitive to the loss of maturing and Green space with unrestricted public access. Includes a community garden courts and field to north with two recently loss of vegetation, especially floodplain and former tennis courts. Low levels of public use. The site is located Further enhancement of Pastoral Floodplains - Hinksey/ 225 Hogacre Common Unrestricted Well maintained planted tree plantation. Former cricket Community garden and orchard open to all. ASB issues take place Low None. None. Grade 4 No No No No Yes No No 3b No no no yes no no High trees, grassland management for within a CTA and preforms wildlife corridor functions. The site is of high Yes Outdoor Sports the garden and orchard Bulstake Streams pavilion still in situ adjacent to the recreational use, flood defences which flood management value (flood zone 3b). The site is located in an area planned. community garden. may affect the area assessed as being of high landscape character value. HER checked Quality as a space to spend Proximity and quality of Biodiver Water Heritage and sense of Active travel networks Agriculture Conclusion time alternatives sity Manage place GI network (More than 1 of: good level of public Activities for different ages/interests Where do spaces currently use/value, such as suitability for informal sports and provide key walking/cycling Within Active Travel Biodiversity, cta, sports, Public Access Visual interest such as variety and colour play/ Number of other facilities Which sites do or links? Agricultural curtilage/a Historic Local Landscape value Level of anti-social behaviour Conservation Ancient OCW Flood Zone Networks (Directly In view allotments, significant visual Individual GI Site No. Site Name (Unrestricted, Description of planting, surface textures, mix of green variety of routes/ walking routes Level of use within a certain distance that could best provide (Public rights of way Land SAC SSSI LNR LWS djoining In CA? park/garde Heritage Landscape Type of open space in Local Value Further Details/ Sensitivity to Change Summary Opportunities and perceptions of safety Target Areas Woodlands S (Worst) adjacent or containing cone? interest or townscape protections Limited, Restricted) and blue assets, presence of public art /presence, quality and usage of play perform the same function alternatives, if any National Cycle Network Classification listed n Assets this area a network) importance, significant area equipment/ Important local connections building? of high flood risk (flood zone presence of interactive public art within Oxford) Below ground Above ground 3)) archaeology archaeology

Remnant of historic parkland containing a There can be issues in the Yes - a cycle super This is a park with unrestricted public access. It is a remnant of historic wide variety trees including specimen summer with late night route runs along the None needed other than OCC managed. Regular South Park lies just across the Designated cycle ales/paths exist parkland and has a wide variety of trees with some specimen species. spices. With displays of wild flowers in Provides a walking circuit through attractive student parties (the park is eastern boundary and on-going Maintenance and 226 Headington Hill Park Unrestricted litter and maintenance Moderate. road, but both are differently None. to the south and northern Urban No No No No No No No 1 no yes no no no Open Hills - Headington Hill High Maturing and eventual loss of woodland Moderate public usage. The site is of low biodiversity value and low flood Yes None spring and fine autumnal leaf displays this parkland. adjacent to a number of a cycle premium route management of the tree regime in place. unique green spaces. sections of the park management value (100% flood zone 1), although it is important to the is a very attractive green space with year campuses) and this can lead to runs along the stock character of the area. round visual interest. associated littering. southern boundary

Windmill Primary School Small playing field surrounded by housing. Recommended cycle way runs School playing fields with restricted access. The site is of low biodiversity (Formerly Headington Well-maintained school The field incorporates a small all-weather pitch In keeping with use as None the facility is unique to Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - More tree planting would 227 Restricted There are a small number of recently No issues. None. past school entrance on Margaret Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Low Ageing and loss of native trees value, low flood management value (100% flood zone 1) and is in an area No Outdoor Sports Middle School) Playing playing field. and some adventure play equipment. a school playing field. the school. New Headington increase the visual interest. planted trees. Rd assessed as being of low landscape character value. Field HER checked Yes - a PROW runs Headington School Well-maintained school Very large field with all weather sports In keeping with use as Cycle path/lane run past school School playing fields with limited access. The site is of low biodiversity 228 Limited Usual school sports activities. No issues Urban No No No No No No No 1 along the northern no yes no no no Open Hills - Headington Hill High Maturing and eventual loss of woodland No Outdoor Sports Playing Fields playing field. pitches. a school playing field entrance on Headington Rd value and low flood management value (100% flood zone 1). boundary of the site HER checked

Yes - a PROW runs into Contains a destination standard play area, the site from the west, Green flag accredited park with mature trees in the park with large small open grass area for informal sports (and Occasional ASB issues but a cycle super route Redwood trees, although otherwise the site is of no significance in terms The park has already OCC managed. Regular Green Flag accredited park with a large None, this park contains a National Cycle Route 5 and local formal kids football matches), tennis courts, generally considered a safe runs along the eastern Victorian Suburbs and Villages - of biodiversity. It is used in a flood management capacity as it is in greatly benefitted from 229a Hinksey Park Unrestricted litter and maintenance lake, smaller boating pond and a number High number of unique facilities and None. cycle route 7 run through the Grade 4 No No No No No No No 3b no no yes no no Moderate Mature trees in the park Yes None outdoor swimming pool, and lakeside seating place and very popular with boundary and a cycle Grandpoint floodzone 3b. The site contains many recreational facilities and significant investment over regime in place. of very large Redwood trees. features. estate in and out of the city for picnics and opportunities to observe birds families. premium route begins opportunities and as such is very popular. The site is in an area assessed as the last ten years. and other wildlife. on the eastern being of moderate landscape value boundary

Contains a destination standard play area, small open grass area for informal sports (and Occasional ASB issues but The park has already OCC managed. Regular Green Flag accredited park with a large None, this park contains a National Cycle Route 5 and local Park with unrestricted public access and a range of facilities. High levels of formal kids football matches), tennis courts, generally considered a safe Victorian Suburbs and Villages - greatly benefitted from 229b Dean's Ham Meadow Unrestricted litter and maintenance lake, smaller boating pond and a number High number of unique facilities and None. cycle route 7 run through the Grade 4 No No No No No No No 3b No no no yes no no Moderate Mature trees in the park public usage. The site has no known biodiversity value but high flood Yes None outdoor swimming pool, and lakeside seating place and very popular with Grandpoint significant investment over regime in place. of very large Redwood trees. features. estate in and out of the city Old pumping management value (flood zone 3b). for picnics and opportunities to observe birds families. the last ten years. station (now and other wildlife. swimming pool)

Local surveys have found that the public values the park for its The park has already Recreation ground with unrestricted public access and a good range of Contains a reasonable size play area, outdoor There are a number of other Yes -a cycle super sports and play benefitted from investment OCC managed. Regular Fairly flat, square open park. Further trees facilities. Moderate levels of public usage. Popular for the outdoor gym, Horspath Road gym station, basketball practice hoop and good play areas within the wider National Cycle Route 57 runs past route runs along the Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - equipment, as well as over the last few years to 230 Unrestricted litter and maintenance have recently been planted to increase No issues. Moderate Cowley Marsh Park. Urban No No No No No No No 1 no no no no no Low Aging and loss of vegetation. informal outdoor sport, basket ball hoops and dog walking. The site is of No Outdoor Sports Recreation Ground size open areas for informal sports. Also area and Cowley Marsh Park is the site on its norther boundary western boundary of Cowley residential Suburbs as a local area for refurbish the play area, regime in place. visual interest in the park. low biodiversity value, low flood management value (100% flood zone 1) popular with dog walkers. located a short walk away. the site socialising, dog- install the gym equipment and is in an area assessed as being of low landscape character value. walking, exercising, and improve the paths. and appreciating some green space. Roman activity nearby Featureless field with unmown grass and Should be restricted A recommended cycle route along Iffley Mead School scrub, no maintained footpaths. Fenced Nearby Meadow lane nature yes - Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - Sensitive to aging and loss of vegetation This site is school playing fields. The site is of low biodiversity value and 231 but is commonly Unmaintained. Dog walking. Some ASB issues Low Donnington rec. Meadow Lane runs to the east of Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no Moderate/ High No Outdoor Sports High Playing Field on three sides, open the other and reserve. adj Florence Park and Cowley Marsh and the loss of open space low flood management value (100% flood zone 1). accessed. the site adjacent to Donnington Rec. HER checked

The space should be reused Abandoned allotment on a steep slope. Disused allotments. The site is of low biodiversity value and low flood - either to provide and Recommended cycle way Historic Village Cores - Old Sensitive to loss of vegetation, both 232 Ingle Close Allotments Restricted Unmaintained. Lies adjacent to Heading Cemetery graves Disused. no issues. Disused. N/A N/A Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no High management value (100% flood zone 1). The site is located in an area No Allotments extension to the cemetery accessible at Dunstan Rd Headington Core private and public plots. assessed as being of high landscape character value. or turned in to a managed wildlife habitat. HER checked This is an area of parkland and woodland with unrestricted access. It is Doris Field Memorial Maintained as a nature Areas of parkland and woodland, some In line with use as a Maturity and subsequent loss of used as a nature reserve and is know as one of the key viewing points of 233 Park (Formerly Jack Unrestricted reserve by the Doris Field maintained paths. Renowned for historic Walking, dog walking, conservation No issues Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no yes yes no no Garden Suburbs - Headington Hill Moderate No None nature reserve. vegetation Oxford's 'dreaming spires. It is in an area of moderate landscape character Straws Lane Park) Charitable Trust views of the city. . It lies in an area at low risk of flooding (1). HER checked None, unless there is Jesus College Playing In line with use as a None, this facility is unique to an option to share a National Cycle Route 57 runs past Open Hills - Southfield Park and Loss of hedgerow boundaries, stream Limited access private playing fields. Situated in an area of high landscape 234 Limited Formally maintained. Standard sports pitches. Grass pitches for rugby, cricket and football. Low Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no High No Outdoor Sports Field – North private college facility. the college. ground with another the site its boundary Hospitals Complex edges and woodland character and lies in an area of low flood risk (1). college. HER checked

This is a recreation ground with unrestricted public access. It includes a Florence Park is located only a There are no small playground. The site is not particularly attractive in terms of visual Not the most attractive of Small green space with a play area at the Recommended cycle way a short Yes - A cycle super OCC managed. Regular short walk away, but it is obvious locations interest, and it has no know biodiversity interest. However, because of its green space, but its size John Allen Recreation side of a retail park. Visual interested Contains just a small play area, but also acts as cycle West entrance to Between route runs along the Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - Sensitive to aging and loss of vegetation 235 Unrestricted litter and maintenance ASB issues do take place Low convenient to have a play area close by where this Urban No No No No No No No 1 no no no no no Moderate/ High location next to the busy John Allen centre, and that there are limited No None shape and location means Ground limited to a number of mature trees, a green walkthrough to the Cowley Centre. towns Road and cycle path/lanes southern boundary of Florence Park and Cowley Marsh and the loss of open space regime in place. close to the Templars Sq and play area could be opportunities close by for relocating facilities, its importance as green there is very limited scope including a line of Poplars. available at East entrance the site retail centres. relocated close by. infrastructure is magnified. Site is located in an area of moderate to high for improvement. landscape character and lies in an area of low flood risk (1) HER checked Medium sized well maintained allotments John Garne Way Limited to allotment Maintained as an Cycle paths/lanes at Headington yes - Limited access. Site is located in an area of high landscape character and 236 in view of the John Radcliffe Hospital Usual allotment activities. Low High Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no yes no no Open Hills - Headington Hill High Maturing and eventual loss of woodland No Allotments None Allotments holders allotment. Road and Marston Rd adj an area of low risk of flooding (1). complex. All plots in use. HER checked Large allotment site bordered on all side by Kestrel Crescent Limited to allotment housing estate. Some vacant. Littlemore Closest cycle path/lane is a short Post 1960s suburbs - Blackbird Sensitive to ageing and loss of mature Limited access. Located in an area of moderate landscape character and 237 Usual allotment activities. Low Medium Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Moderate No Allotments Allotments holders Brook runs down the centre of the site in a cycle to Blackbird Leys Road Leys trees and vandalism of public areas an area at low risk of flooding (1). concrete channel. HER checked

Open field bordered on one side by the The fairly large open green Recommended cycle way along Sensitive to the loss of maturing and Unrestricted access field, boarded by a stream on one side and trees on Yes - a connector cycle This field is unused and OCC managed. Regular Bulstake Stream and lined on two sides by Described as a 'playing field' but is not used as space of Oatlands Rec lies Willow Walk runs past this site loss of vegetation, especially floodplain two sides. It is in a conservation target area in the flood plain and is likely route runs through the Pastoral Floodplains - Hinksey/ may have potential for 238 King Georges Field Unrestricted litter and maintenance trees. Connected with the adjacent such. Really just a field on the edge of the No issues. Very low immediately adjacent and both Oatlands Rec. and alternatives cycle path/lanes Urban No No No No Yes No No 3b no no no no no High trees, grassland management for to have a role as a wildlife corridor. There are opportunities to improve. Yes None southern area of the Bulstake Streams other uses such as regime in place. Oatlands rec by an attractive wooden floodplain. areas lead on to open also accessible from residential recreational use, flood defences which Located in an area of high landscape character and in an area of high flood site allotment? footbridge. countryside. roads onto Botley Road may affect the area risk (3b). HER checked Recommended cycle way Yes - a PROW runs Larkrise Primary School Large playing field with native hedge down Usual sporting and play activities, also used by St Gregory the Great playing accessible from school gates, Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - Sensitive to aging and loss of vegetation Restricted access school playing field. Located in an area of moderate to 239 Restricted Low High Urban No No No No No No No 3b along the southern no no no no no Moderate/ High Yes Outdoor Sports Low, ground is very damp. Playing Field the centre. St Gregory the Great as a sports field. field is nearby. cycle paths/lanes available along Florence Park and Cowley Marsh and the loss of open space high landscape character and in an area of high flood risk (3b). boundary of the site Donnington Bridge Road HER checked Thompson Terrace allotments Medium to large sized Limited to allotment Maintained as an Typical allotment landscape with a variety Recommended cycle way runs yes - Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - Green space with views over wooded Limited access. Located in an area of moderate landscape character and 240 Lenthall Road Allotments Usual allotment activities. Low High 1/2 mile away over the ring- Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no yes no no Moderate No Allotments allotments with very few holders allotment. of planting and sheds etc. past allotment site adj Rose Hill ridge at low risk of flooding (1). road. HER checked empty plots.

Linear green space with a small number of Yes - a cycle super Informal green space with unrestricted access. Located in an area of Proximity to roundabout Maintained as an informal Littlemore trees and some seating. Immediately There is a good park a short route runs along the Yes - Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - moderate landscape character and at low risk of flooding (1). Other and constant road noise 241 Little Park Unrestricted green space by Littlemore Some seating and place for dog walkers. Low No issues. recreation ground Urban No No No No No No No 1 yes - adj no no no Moderate Loss mature trees and hedgerows No None adjacent to the very busy roundabout and distance down the Oxford Rd. western boundary of adj Littlemore facilities near by and little potential to improve this facility. No known means there is no value in Parish Council. on Oxford Rd. rarely used. the site biodiversity interest. trying to enhance this site. HER checked Mabel Pritchard School Maintained as a school Medium in size, grassed and tarmacked Cycle path/lane accessible from Post 1960s suburbs - Blackbird Sensitive to ageing and loss of mature Limited access, as school playing field. Located in an area of moderate 242 Limited Usual school sports activities. Low High Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Moderate No Outdoor Sports Playing Field sports facility. areas, some play equipment. Blackbird Leys Road Leys trees and vandalism of public areas landscape character and at low risk of flooding (1). HER checked

Maturity and eventual loss of Large sports ground in good setting; tree There may be the Yes - a cycle super vegetation; also loss of vegetation to Magdalen College Sports Well-maintained college lined on two sides and with wooded Cricket pitch and pavilion, rugby and football In line with use as a None this facility is unique to possibility to share route runs along the yes - development and intensive landscape Restricted access private sports ground. Located in an area of high 243 Restricted no issues. Uni Parks Urban No No No No No No No 1 no yes yes - adj no Open River Terrace - St Clements High No Outdoor Sports None needed. Ground – South sports ground. backdrop. There is also an historic cricket pitches and grass tennis courts. private college facility. the college. facilities with other eastern boundary of adj management affecting the biodiversity landscape character. pavilion. colleges? the site of the area. Loss of hedgerows as they become redundant HER checked

This fragment of One of the main paths through the wood is a Remnant of historic wood with a network High through the main Shotover country park lies wood provides a This is a remnant of historic woodland, with unrestricted access and well- OCC managed. Regular busy walk through between parts of the Wood Some ASB issues have taken Recommended cycle way runs of footpaths. Contains many mature Oaks walk through, but close by but is separated from unique an important Possible ancient Sensitive to ageing and loss of mature used footpaths. It is located in an area of high landscape character and an 244 Magdalen Wood Unrestricted litter and maintenance Farm estate, so the benefits of this green space place but low level but space through Wood Farm Road close Urban No No No Yes Yes No No 1 No no no no no no Post 1960s suburbs - Wood Farm High Yes LWS Nothing needed at present. and the opportunity to observe birds and underused as a this area of the wood by the asset for the Wood woodland. Adj to oaks and vandalism of public areas area of low flood risk (1). It is a Local Wildlife Site and in a conservation regime in place. are appreciated by all ages within the highly valued to Atkyns Rd other wildlife. recreational space. ring road. Farm estate and a Dorechester- target area, and is likely to function as a wildlife corridor. community. vital urban habitat. Alchester Roman Woodland Road features? Work will be undertaken in Small urban green space on the side of the Unrestricted access green space with playground and MUGA. There aren't spring 2017 to update No other play areas very close Yes - a cycle premium OCC managed. Regular busy Cowley Rd. It's not in itself especially other facilities particularly close by. It is in a densely developed urban area some of the play area Contains a grass kick about area with MUGA The play area is well by and very few other open route runs along the Victorian Suburbs and Villages - One of a few public green spaces in the 245 Manzil Way Gardens Unrestricted litter and maintenance attractive but provides a vital recreational ASB issues do take place Nothing close by. Busy road with shared usage. Urban No No No No No No No 1 no no yes no no Low near shops and other facilities and housing. It is well-used and a vital No None equipment. The space end, well-used play area and seating. used. spaces in this area of dense southern boundary of East Oxford area regime in place. and visual amenity in an intense urban amenity for the area. Located in an area of low landscape character and would greatly benefit housing and shops. the site environment. an area of low flood risk (1). greatly from some public art. HER checked

Has several well-used adult and children's There is further play football pitches and a brand new pavilion will equipment and play space in Improvement work to OCC managed. Regular Fairly flat and slightly bland green space, Recommended cycleway runs Yes - a PROW runs Margaret Road be built during 2017. Also contains a well-used High for both formal the immediately adjacent Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - Unrestricted access. Located in an area of low landscape character and in rebuild the pavilion and 246 Unrestricted litter and maintenance but this partly reflects that it is primarily a No issues. None. alongside the site on Margaret Rd Urban No No No No No No No 1 along the northern no no no no no Low Ageing and loss of native trees No Outdoor Sports Recreation Ground play area which is being partly refurbished to sport and play. Quarry Hollow site, but this New Headington an area of low flood risk (1). refurbish the play area regime in place. sports field rather than a park. and quarry Rd boundary of the site coincide with the pavilion work, a basketball site provides the only sports already underway. practice hoop and youth shelter. pitches in this area of the city. HER checked

Yes- a PROW begins in close proximity to the Medium to large allotment site in a quiet Maturing and loss of vegetation, heavily Limited access. Site is located in an area of high landscape character but Marston Ferry and Limited to allotment Maintained as an Court Place Farm allotments Cycle path runs alongside the site and a cycle super Open River Terraces - North 247 location off Marston Ferry Rd bordered on Usual allotment activities. Low High Grade 2 No No No No No No No 3b no no no no no High managed open areas affecting the area, not noted of particular importance and not part of historic setting. As well Yes Allotments Blackhall Allotments holders allotment. approx. 1/2 mile away. Marston Ferry Road route runs along the Oxford Open River Terrace three sides by farmland. especially in biodiversity. as being well-used allotments, the site is in an area of high flood risk (3b). southern boundary of the site HER checked Quality as a space to spend Proximity and quality of Biodiver Water Heritage and sense of Active travel networks Agriculture Conclusion time alternatives sity Manage place GI network (More than 1 of: good level of public Activities for different ages/interests Where do spaces currently use/value, such as suitability for informal sports and provide key walking/cycling Within Active Travel Biodiversity, cta, sports, Public Access Visual interest such as variety and colour play/ Number of other facilities Which sites do or links? Agricultural curtilage/a Historic Local Landscape value Level of anti-social behaviour Conservation Ancient OCW Flood Zone Networks (Directly In view allotments, significant visual Individual GI Site No. Site Name (Unrestricted, Description of planting, surface textures, mix of green variety of routes/ walking routes Level of use within a certain distance that could best provide (Public rights of way Land SAC SSSI LNR LWS djoining In CA? park/garde Heritage Landscape Type of open space in Local Value Further Details/ Sensitivity to Change Summary Opportunities and perceptions of safety Target Areas Woodlands S (Worst) adjacent or containing cone? interest or townscape protections Limited, Restricted) and blue assets, presence of public art /presence, quality and usage of play perform the same function alternatives, if any National Cycle Network Classification listed n Assets this area a network) importance, significant area equipment/ Important local connections building? of high flood risk (flood zone presence of interactive public art within Oxford) Below ground Above ground 3)) archaeology archaeology

The large green expanse in the northern two thirds of Local surveys have the site, which once found that the public contained a football pitch, OCC managed. Regular None within the Yes - a PROW runs values the play Marston Recreation Contains a reasonable size play area, well used Residential roads provide access Inter-war/ Post-war Suburb - New Area is closely mown - little biodiversity Unrestricted access. Situated in an area of low landscape value and in an is largely unused. There is 248 Unrestricted litter and maintenance Fairly flat, bland open green space. No issues Moderate Milham Ford Park New Marston urban Urban No No No No No No No 1 through the SE area of no no yes no no Low equipment, open No Outdoor Sports Ground MUGA and large open area for informal sports. to near cycle paths/lanes Marston use, loss of trees area of low flood risk. potential to improve the regime in place. village. the site space, sports visual interest of this site facilities, and and consider changing the accessibility. function of some areas to increase use. HER checked

Sensitive to the loss of maturing and Yes - PROW runs along No other play areas within the loss of vegetation, particularly Unrestricted access - open space. It has a relatively large green open Some alternative planting Occasional ASB issue, but the eastern boundary OCC managed. Regular Contains a large and popular play area and vicinity. Other green spaces floodplain trees, grassland management space, a skate park and a large play area (the only one in the local area). could be considered to Meadow Lane Open green space, but tree-lined on the following reduction in Recommended cycle way 6 runs of the site and a cycle Pastoral Floodplains - Thames 249 Unrestricted litter and maintenance fairly large open green space for informal High close by at Aston's Eyot and None. Urban No No No No No No No 3b no no yes no no High for recreational use, flood defences There is opportunity to improve visual interest and reintroduce more Yes Outdoor Sports increase the visual interest Recreation Ground back boundary which improves its setting. vegetation better natural past his site premium route runs (Isis) South regime in place. sports. Also incorporates the skate park. Kidney's sites. The skate park which may affect the area, formal sports pitches It is located in an area of high landscape character through greater colour supervision. along the north of the is a unique facility in the city. development which could obstruct and in an area of high flood risk (3b). variation. site Neolithic hand axe views of the historic core find Garden which greatly enhances the setting of Historic garden at the side of Christ Church Limited access - garden which is part of the historic setting of Christ Christ Church College as creates one of the Yes - a cycle super Highly maintained college College which provides a picturesque None, this is a unique facility Church College. It creates one of the most photographed views in the city. Already a high quality space Central path most photographed views in the city. The route runs along the Area is sensitive to the loss of its few 250 Memorial Garden garden with central public entrance from St Aldate's on to Christ No issues. High to the college and part of its N/A Urban No No No No No No No 1 yes yes no yes - adj no Historic Core Low The central path provides access on to Christ Church Meadow. Located in No None and tourist attraction in unrestricted central path provides access on to Christ western boundary of open spaces access path. Church Meadow. Includes showcase historic setting. Former med-post an area sensitive to the loss of its few open spaces. It is of low flood risk itself. Church Meadow and public entrance to the the site flower beds and a pond. buildings and Trill Mill (1). college and cathedral. Stream Sensitive to the loss of maturing and loss of vegetation, particularly None, unless there is floodplain trees, grassland management Extensive sports field in a good setting with Merton College Sports Well-maintained college In line with use as a None this facility is unique to an option to share a Local cycle route 2 runs to the Pastoral Floodplains - Cherwell for recreational use, flood defences Restricted access - college sports ground. Site is in an area of high 251 Restricted many trees. Sculpture, water features and Various sports pitches. No issues. Grade 4 No No No No No No No 3b No yes yes yes yes - adj no High Yes Outdoor Sports Ground sports ground private college facility. the college. ground with another north of this site and Valley which may affect the area, landscape character and an area of high flood risk (3b). parkland. college. development of infrastructure nearby which could affect the rural character of the area.

Sensitive to the loss of maturing and loss of vegetation, particularly Merton Field is a grass playing field. Highly floodplain trees, grassland management Maintained by Merton In keeping with a Local cycle route 2 runs to the Pastoral Floodplains - Thames Limited access - college sports field. Located in an area of high landscape 252 Merton Field Limited picturesque setting. Cricket and other sports. Low Urban No No No No No No No 1 No yes - adj yes no yes no High for recreational use, flood defences No Outdoor Sports college as a sports field. college sports field. north of this site and (Isis) South character and in an area of low flood risk (1) which may affect the area, development which could obstruct Civil War defensive views of the historic core line.

Local surveys have found that the public Former school playing field which is now a Yes - a cycle super values the accessible There is another large park National Cycle Route 5 and local Unrestricted access site that contains a small play area, nature area and There is on-going work to Milham Ford Park park. The site lies on a slope, tree-lined on Contains a small play area, nature area and route runs along the Inter-war/ Post-war Suburb - New green space, 253 Unrestricted No issues. Moderate near by at Croft Rd, but this is Croft Rd Rec. cycle route 7 run through the Urban No No No Yes No No No 1 no no yes no no Low High biodiversity value open spaces for informal sports and exercise. local wildlife site. Located in Yes LWS improve the nature area (Former Playing Field) three sides with the old school building as open spaces for informal sports and exercise. western boundary of Marston provision of play a unique setting and habitat. estate in and out of the city an area of low landscape character and in an area of low flood risk (1) . and enhance the habitat. the backdrop at the top of the hill. the site area, and exposure to a beautiful nature area/experience. WWII air raid shelter Recommended cycle route Medium sized, typical allotment landscape Limited to allotment Maintained as an through Old Marston linking the Grade 2 Historic Village Cores - Old Sensitive to loss of vegetation, both Limited access. Site lies in part in best quality agricultural land (G2) and in Nearby Court Place Farm 254 Mill Lane Allotments with a variety of planting and sheds etc. Low High No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Moderate No Allotments holders allotment. local cycle route 10 and Marston Grade 4 Marston Core private and public lower quality grade (G4) and in an area of low flood risk (1). allotments. Some empty plots. Ferry Road HER checked Medium to large allotment, typical Recommended cycle route linking Yes - a PROW runs in Minchery Farm Maintained as an Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - Limited access. Located in an area of moderate landscape character and 255 Limited allotment landscape with a variety of Usual allotment activities. Low High the Leys with Littlemore runs to Urban No No No No No No No 1 close proximity to the no no no no no Moderate Loss mature trees and hedgerows No Allotments Allotments (west) allotment. Littlemore in an area of low flood risk (1) planting and sheds etc. the eastern side of the site east of the site HER checked Two bowls greens and clubhouse in an ageing and loss of mature native trees Nothing obvious needed New Hinksey Bowling attractive setting adjacent to Hinksey Lake. None, this is a unique facility in National Cycle Route 5 and local Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - Restricted access. Site is in low grade agricultural land (G4) and in an area 256 Restricted Well-maintained Two bowls greens and clubhouse. No issues. Moderate None Grade 4 No No No No No No No 3b No no no yes no no Low and development infringing on the Yes Outdoor Sports and this is already a very Green The greens are surrounded by trees and this area of the city. cycle route 9 runs past this site New Hinksey of high flood risk (3b). The site has little landscape value. Thames Valley attractive facility. shrubs. HER checked Use in line with New Marston Primary Maintained school playing None, this facility is unique to Recommended cycle way runs Inter-war/ Post-war Suburb - New Area is closely mown - little biodiversity Restricted access. Located in an area of little landscape value and low 257 Restricted Small tree-lined playing field. Used for informal sports etc. No issues. function as school N/A Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Low No Outdoor Sports Nothing obvious. School Playing Fields field. the school. past this site Marston use, loss of trees flood risk (1) playing field. HER checked None unless the college is able Yes - a cycle super way New University Club Well-maintained college Sports field in an open setting but with In line with use as a Local cycle route 2 runs past this Restricted access- University Club sports ground. Located in an area of 258 Restricted Various sports pitches. No issues. the share a ground with Urban No No No No No No No 1 runs along the eastern no yes no no no Historic Fringe - University Fringe High No specific reference No Outdoor Sports Sports Ground sports ground,. many fine tall conifers. private college facility. site Late-Saxon and high landscape character and in an area of low flood risk (1) another college. boundary of the site Royalist rampart Yes - a cycle super way Has an urban setting between flats and Maturing and loss of vegetation, heavily Some of the surrounding Restricted to Well maintained bowls Cycle path/lane runs past this site runs along the Open River Terraces - North Restricted access. Located in an area of high landscape character and in an 259 North Oxford Bowls Club Cherwell School. The club house is of a Two bowls greens and club house. No issues. Moderate. None in this area of the city. None. Urban No No No No No No No 1 no no no no no High managed open areas affecting the area, Yes Outdoor Sports fencing is old and unsightly members. greens and club house. on the opposite side of the road southern boundary of Oxford Open River Terrace area of low flood risk (1) pleasing historic design. especially in biodiversity. and needs replacing. the site HER checked

The sports pitch capacity at this site could not easily be The site has already The main function of this site is to provide There area further play areas provided elsewhere. OCC managed. Regular Provides a number of well used football pitches Recommended cycle way runs pas recently been enhanced sports pitches, so it is by the nature of it's at Foxwell Drive and Sandfield The loss of the play Inter-war/ Post-war Suburb - New Area is closely mown - little biodiversity 260 Northway Playing Field Unrestricted litter and maintenance (manly for children/youth football) a newly No issues. Moderate. this site along Copse Lane/Saxon Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Low This area is largely OCC managed and openly accessible by the public. Yes Outdoor Sports with a new play area. function slightly open flat and Rd and further sports pitches areas at Boult's Marston use, loss of trees regime in place. refurbished play area and a MUGA. way Nothing else needed at characterless. at Court Place Farm. Lane and Court present. Place Farm make this facility more vital. HER checked

Play area recently The natural floodplain topography of this Part of the main field is owned by County and Sensitive to the loss of maturing and This is an unrestricted access open space. It is flood plain and tree lined refurbished and enlarged. Yes - a cycle connector OCC managed. Regular site means it is flat, open and slightly occasionally used for school sports. Otherwise There is another park with a loss of vegetation, especially floodplain along its southern boundary. It is moderately well used for informal sports Consideration could be Oatlands Recreation This is the only park Cycle path/lane along Botley Rd is route runs through the Pastoral Floodplains - Hinksey/ 261 Unrestricted litter and maintenance characterless, but its setting benefits from this space is used for informal sports etc. No issues. Moderate. play area fairly close by at Urban No No No No Yes No No 3b no no no no no High trees, grassland management for and its good play area. It is the only play area in Osney. It is in a cta and Yes Outdoor Sports given to planting more Ground in Osney. accessible from residential roads southern area of the Bulstake Streams regime in place. it being tree-lined along its southern There is also a recently refurbished and Botley Rd Park. recreational use, flood defences which likely to function as a wildlife corridor. There is opportunity to enhance the trees in improvement the site boundary. enlarged play area. may affect the area biodiversity function and add visual interest. visual interest of the main field. HER checked Lies opposite Sandy Lane Play area and other play equipment in an open This Parish managed recreation ground is open accessible to the public Needs a major programme Well -maintained park sports site. There are further Sandy Lane sports Herschel Crescent Flat and slightly characterless/bleak park, setting, BMX pump track and large open field Post 1960s suburbs - Blackbird Sensitive to ageing and loss of mature although it is not connected to the active travel network. The site falls of tree planting to increase 262 Unrestricted owned by Littlemore No issues Moderate play areas at Gaisford Rd, ground and adjacent Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Moderate Yes Outdoor Sports Recreation Ground with play area at one end. for formal and informal sports. Also popular Leys trees and vandalism of public areas within an area of moderate landscape value; and the site itself is adjacent visual interest and provide Parish Council. Barns Rd and Kersington play area sites. with dog walkers. to a Roman Road habitat. Crescent. adj Roman Lin This university sports pitch is not publicly accessible and is not directly Tree-lined sports ground in fine 'semi-rural None, this ground is unique Ideally the pavilion and connected to the wider active travel network. The site also is largely free setting' with backdrop of the historic Use in keeping with facility for the college and also outbuilding would be Oriel College Sports Well maintained college National Cycle Route 57 runs past yes - Open Hills - Southfield Park and Loss of hedgerow boundaries, stream of biodiversity designations. The site is also entirely in floodzone 1. The 263 Restricted Bartlemas House. Slightly spoilt by the Cricket, football and rugby pitches. No issues. function as private provides part of the setting for N/A. Urban No No No No No No No 1 No yes - adj no no no High Yes Outdoor Sports replacement by better Ground sports ground. the site its boundary adj Hospitals Complex edges and woodland site falls into an area of high landscape value and this site is of particular poor quality brick pavilion and concrete college sports ground. the historic Bartlemas House quality and more visually note as it is especially significant in retaining the 'green' setting of the area; mower shed. and Chapel. appropriate buildings. HER checked the site is also adjacent to several listed buildings The bowling green has limited access to customers and is disconnected The open roadside setting The bowls green is in an open roadside Osler Road Bowling Regular maintenance Recommended cycle route runs Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - from the wider active travel network. The site contains no biodiversity is not ideal in some ways 264 Limited setting but does have well-maintained Bowls green and pavilion. No issues Moderate None. N/A. Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Low Ageing and loss of native trees No Outdoor Sports Green regime in place. past this site along Osler Rd New Headington designations and is entirely in flood zone 1. The site falls into an area of but may encourage others shrub beds surrounding the green. low landscape value to spectate and play. HER checked This cemetery is OCC managed and open to the public. The site currently OCC managed. Regular Attractive historic cemetery with lynch Yes - a Prow runs along A place of interest and quiet contemplation Some ASB issues have and still Recommended cycle route runs Victorian Suburbs and Villages - Loss of mature Willows along the river, has no biodiversity designation and is entirely in flood zone 1. the site is in 265 Osney Cemetery Unrestricted litter and maintenance gate, interesting gravestones and yew Low N/A N/A Urban No No No No No No No 1 the western boundary Osney Abbey precinct no yes no no no Moderate No None N/A (though this is lessened by the ASB issues). take place along Mill St New Osney peacefulness of cemetery an area of moderate landscape value although the site itself adds to the regime in place. trees etc. of the site and Osney Abbey rustic rural aesthetic of the area as well as being of archaeological note Church

Sensitive to the loss of maturing and These allotments have access limited to plot holders although a cycle Large site, prone to flooding, bordered on Yes - A cycle super loss of vegetation, grassland route does run along the boundary of the site. The site is part of a wildlife Cycle path/lane runs along Botley Osney St. Thomas Limited to allotment Maintained as an two sides by streams. Typical allotment Bulstake Close allotments route runs along the Pastoral Floodplains - Thames management for recreational use, flood corridor and is almost all in flood zone 3b. The site falls within an area of 266 Usual allotment activities. Low High Road which dissects these two Urban No No No No Yes No No 3b no no no no yes - adj High Yes Allotments Allotments holders allotment. landscape with a variety of planting and within 1/2 mile. southern boundary of (Isis) North defences which may affect the area, high landscape value and is of minor historic significance as a single bronze sites sheds etc. Few empty plots. the site development in the adjacent area which Age arrow head was found at the site. The site is in a conservation target will damage views from the area. area and likely to function as a wildlife corridor. Single BA arrowhead

Sensitive to the loss of maturing and This golf driving range has limited access to customers only and is loss of vegetation, grassland unconnected to the active travel network. The site is part of in a Cycle path/lane runs along Botley Limited to Maintained as a driving Hinksey Heights Golf Pastoral Floodplains - Thames management for recreational use, flood conservation target area and likely to function as a wildlife corridor and is 267 Oxford Golf Centre Flat, featureless. Gold. Low High Road a short cycle along Binsey Grade 4 No No No No Yes No No 3b No no no no no no High Yes None customers only. range. Club. (Isis) North defences which may affect the area, significant in terms of flood management as the site is entirely in flood Lane development in the adjacent area which zone 3b. The site falls into an area of high landscape value and is part of a will damage views from the area. wider green landscape. HER checked

This Parish managed recreation ground is openly accessible to the public and is connected to the active travel network via the adjacent PROW. It Tree and shrub planting Enclosed play area for younger children and Managed by the Parish. Flat and slightly characterless park, but has a good range of facilities, and there is no similar space in the local needed to increase the other equipment for older children in an open Yes - a PROW runs Oxford Road (Littlemore) Regular litter and contains a good range of facilities. Cycle route and pathway a short yes - Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - area. The site contains no biodiversity designations and is solely in flood visual interest in this flat 268 Unrestricted setting, MUGA, youth shelter and basketball No issues. Moderate. None close by. N/A Urban No No No No No No No 1 through the southern no no no no Moderate Loss mature trees and hedgerows Yes None Park maintenance regime in Contains an old concrete pavilion which is cycle along Oxford Rd adj Littlemore zone 1. The site falls within an area of high landscape value and the site is open space. Ideally the old practice hoop and large open grass area for area of the site place. something of an eyesore. of particular significance as it provides a green backdrop to the historic concrete pavilion would be informal sports. village core. It is one of the few remaining green spaces surrounding the replace or reclad. historic village of Littlemore, which is all that remains of its rural character HER checked

This Parish managed recreation ground is open accessible to the public and Managed by the Parish, but is connected to the active travel network via the adjacent PROW. The site Recommended cycle way through the litter regime appears Yes - a PROW runs contains no biodiversity designations and is solely in flood zone 1. The site Better maintenance regime Oxford Road (Marston) Open small roadside park which is tree- Play area, basketball practice hoop and small Some littering and graffiti This is now the only play area Old Marston and cycle paths Historic Village Cores - Old Sensitive to loss of vegetation, both 269 Unrestricted to be inadequate and the Moderate N/A Grade 4 No No No No No No No 1 along the SW boundary no yes no no no Moderate falls within an area of high landscape value and the site is of particular Yes None needed to tackle the litter Recreation Ground lined on two boundaries. open area for informal sports. issues left in old Marston. accessible on opposite side of Marston Core private and public facility is subject to of the site significance as it provides a green backdrop to the historic village core. It is and graffiti. Marston Ferry Rd constant graffiti. also the only play area remaining in Old Marston, which means it is Historic core of particularly significant for that area. Marston Quality as a space to spend Proximity and quality of Biodiver Water Heritage and sense of Active travel networks Agriculture Conclusion time alternatives sity Manage place GI network (More than 1 of: good level of public Activities for different ages/interests Where do spaces currently use/value, such as suitability for informal sports and provide key walking/cycling Within Active Travel Biodiversity, cta, sports, Public Access Visual interest such as variety and colour play/ Number of other facilities Which sites do or links? Agricultural curtilage/a Historic Local Landscape value Level of anti-social behaviour Conservation Ancient OCW Flood Zone Networks (Directly In view allotments, significant visual Individual GI Site No. Site Name (Unrestricted, Description of planting, surface textures, mix of green variety of routes/ walking routes Level of use within a certain distance that could best provide (Public rights of way Land SAC SSSI LNR LWS djoining In CA? park/garde Heritage Landscape Type of open space in Local Value Further Details/ Sensitivity to Change Summary Opportunities and perceptions of safety Target Areas Woodlands S (Worst) adjacent or containing cone? interest or townscape protections Limited, Restricted) and blue assets, presence of public art /presence, quality and usage of play perform the same function alternatives, if any National Cycle Network Classification listed n Assets this area a network) importance, significant area equipment/ Important local connections building? of high flood risk (flood zone presence of interactive public art within Oxford) Below ground Above ground 3)) archaeology archaeology This school playing field is not accessible to the public and is directly Large grassed area, bordered on east side Yes - PROWs run along connected to the wider active travel network, via the adjacent PROW. The Oxford Spires Academy Maintained as a school National Cycle Route 57 runs past Open Hills - Southfield Park and Loss of hedgerow boundaries, stream 270 Limited by the Links allotments and north side by Usual school sports activities. Low High Urban No No No No No No No 1 the southern and no no yes no no High site contains no biodiversity designations and is solely in flood zone 1. the Yes Outdoor Sports Playing Field - East sports facility. the site Hospitals Complex edges and woodland Oxford Golf Course. eastern boundaries site is in an area of high landscape value and the site itself is of archaeological interest as it is the site of Roman finds. Roman finds? Large grassed area comprising of football This school playing field is not accessible to the public and is not directly and rugby pitch. Oxford Tennis Club facility connected to the wider active travel network. The site contains no Oxford Spires Academy National Cycle Route 57 runs past Open Hills - Southfield Park and Loss of hedgerow boundaries, stream 271 is on this site but not part of the school. Usual school sports activities. Low Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no High biodiversity designations and is solely in flood zone 1. the site is in an area Yes Outdoor Sports Playing Field – West the site Hospitals Complex edges and woodland bordered on north side by Oxford Golf of high landscape value and the site itself is of archaeological interest as it Course. is the site of Roman kilns. Roman kiln

This site is an OCC green area and is accessible to the public. Its location on the edge of the city centre means that is has potential use by tourists. It Yes - a PROW runs has a PROW running through the site and is adjacent to a cycle path and is This is closest green space to the city centre Sensitive to the loss of maturing and through the site and a therefore well connected to the active travel network. The site contains OCC managed. Regular Riverside meadow, bordered on one side and lies directly opposite the new Westgate loss of vegetation, especially floodplain Oxpens Recreation Some ASB issues have and still Cycle path/lane run past this site. connector cycle route Pastoral Floodplains - Hinksey/ no biodiversity designations although it is significant in term of flood More seating could be 272 Unrestricted litter and maintenance by Oxford Ice Rink. Contains a number of centre. Provides a place for picnics and open Moderate. None. None. Urban No No No No No No No 3b no no no no yes High trees, grassland management for Yes Town Green Ground take place The towpath is also accessible runs parallel and in Bulstake Streams management as the site is mostly in flood zone 3b. The site is in an area of provided. regime in place. trees along its edges. space for exercise and informal sports. Also recreational use, flood defences which close proximity to the high landscape value and the site itself represents part of the limited green provides access on the river towpath. may affect the area NW boundary space in the city centre. This makes it particularly valuable as green infrastructure. There is likely to be potential to improve its biodiversity value. Royalist Sconce (fort)

This small, slightly dull public square will have This OCC managed green space is openly accessible to the public although considerably more it is not directly connected to the active travel network. The area contains significance once the new Managed by Street Scenes Paved public square with a small number no biodiversity designations and is insignificant in terms of flood Westgate Centre opens as with regular litter and of mature trees and shrubs beds. Contains Provides a place to sit close to the Westgate No readily accessible cycle paths management as the site is exclusively in flood zone 1. The site is in an area it lies opposite one of the 273 Paradise Square Unrestricted Some ASB issues Low None close by. None. Urban No No No No No No No 1 No yes yes no no no Historic Fringe - Western Fringe Low No specific reference No None maintenance regime in a number of slabs of stone which acts as centre. within city centre of low landscape value although the site itself is of historic significant as it entrances. Consideration place. the seating. both borders a grade II listed building and is the site of the Critched friary should be given to and burial. The site also represents a small pocket of green space in an enhancing it as it provides otherwise entirely built area. one of only a small number of places to sit in the city Critched Friary and centre. burial

Sensitive to the loss of maturing and This OCC managed site is fully accessible to the public although it has no loss of vegetation, particularly Larger nature areas exist direct connections to the active travel network. The site is important in OCC managed. Regular Linear, semi-wooded nature area leading Aston's Eyot and floodplain trees, grassland management There may be some Park Adjacent Rowing Path circuit for walking/dog walking and further north along Meadow Pastoral Floodplains - Thames terms of flood management as the majority of the site falls into flood zone 274 Unrestricted litter and maintenance down to the River Thames with a path Some ASB issues Low Kidneys nature Urban No No No No Yes No No 3b No no no yes no no High for recreational use, flood defences Yes None potential to further Clubs opportunities to observe wildlife. Lane at Aston's Eyot and (Isis) South 3b. The site is within an area of high landscape value and is of historical regime in place. circuit. areas. which may affect the area, enhance the habitat. Kidney's site. interest as it is in the historic st ebbes area. The site is in a conservation development which could obstruct target area and likely to function as a wildlife corridor views of the historic core HER checked

Yes - a PROW runs Maturity and eventual loss of This tree lined university sports ground is for private use but is adjacent to along the southern vegetation; also loss of vegetation to Part Trinity and Use in keeping with both a cycle route and a PROW. The site is part of a the CTA and likely to Well maintained college The ground has a good setting and is tree- Cricket pitch and pavilion, rugby and football None this facility is unique to boundary and a super yes - development and intensive landscape 275 Magdalen Sports Restricted No issues. function as college N/A. Uni Parks Urban No No No No Yes No No 1 no yes yes - adj no Open River Terrace - St Clements High act as part of the wildlife corridor. The site falls within an area of high Yes Outdoor Sports Nothing obvious. sports ground. lined on three sides. pitches. the colleges who use it. cycle route runs along adj management affecting the biodiversity Grounds – North sports ground. landscape value and this field is of particular note as it provides a green the eastern boundary of the area. Loss of hedgerows as they setting for st Catherine's college of the site become redundant Civil War line This OCC managed area contains a sports pitch as well as general There is a play area close by at recreation space. The site is accessible by the public but is not connected Fairly flat open green square with a pitch OCC managed. Regular Contains a football pitch which also provides Girdlestone Rd and a play area Recommended cycle route is to the active travel network. The site contains a local nature reserve The MUGA was recently Peat Moors Recreation and play area, but its setting benefits from Sites highlighted to Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - 276 Unrestricted litter and maintenance and open area for informal sports, reasonable No major issues. Moderate and MUGA the other side of located close to the site at Bulan Urban No No Yes No No No No 1 No no no no no no Low Sensitive to aging and loss of vegetation designated area but it not important in terms of flood management as the No Outdoor Sports refurbished and the play Ground being tree-lined on two sides where it lies left. Florence Park and Cowley Marsh regime in place. size play area and MUGA. the Slade on Wood Farm Rd site is wholly in flood zone 1. The site also falls within an area of low area in good order. adjacent to the Lye Valley Nature Reserve. Green. landscaper value although it is adjacent to the high value Southfield golf course green area. HER checked Large grassed field with an artificially This school playing field has no public access or access via active travel Pegasus Primary School Maintained as school No locally accessible cycle facility Post 1960s suburbs - Blackbird Sensitive to ageing and loss of mature 277 Limited raised bank. Tarmacked area and fence 5-a- Usual playground and sports activities. Low High Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Moderate network. The site also contains no biodiversity designation as well as being No Outdoor Sports Playing Field playing field in the area Leys trees and vandalism of public areas side pitch. entirely in flood zone 1. The area is also of moderate landscape value HER checked Sensitive to the loss of maturing and This university sports ground is restricted to public access and is not small sports field in a good, semi-rural Cricket pitch, nets and pavilion, football and loss of vegetation, especially floodplain Pembroke College Sports Maintained as a sports In line with use as a None, this facility is unique to Access to site over railway bridge Pastoral Floodplains - Hinksey/ connected to the active travel network. The site is in a CTA and it is likely it 278 Restricted setting and tree-lined with many large rugby pitches, tarmac courts used for Low None. Grade 4 No No No No Yes No No 3b No no no yes no no High trees, grassland management for Yes Outdoor Sports Nothing obvious needed. Ground field. private college facility. the college. off Whitehouse rd. Bulstake Streams serves as a wildlife corridor. The site is almost exclusively in flood zone 3b. mature trees. basket/netball and grass tennis courts. recreational use, flood defences which The site also falls into an area of high landscape value. may affect the area HER checked

Proposals to improve the entrances and provide interpretation are currently This ancient common is unrestricted to public access and is connected to being investigated as part National Cycle Route 5 and Local the active travel network as several PROWs pass through the site. The site Sensitive to the loss of maturing and of a joint HLF bid with Ancient Common bordered on one side by Cycle Route 7 runs alongside the is of historic significance and has links to archaeology spanning multiple Jointly managed by OCC loss of vegetation, grassland BBOWT. There are also the Thames. Cattle and Horses roam on eastern site of Port Meadow. Yes - a PROW runs Extant Iron Age ages including civil war siege lines and a WWII airfield and contains a and the Freemen. Regular Used for walking, jogging, dog walking picnics None - this is obviously a yes - Pastoral Floodplains - Thames management for recreational use, flood proposal to address the 279 Port Meadow Unrestricted the meadow making for a picturesque Some ASB issues taken place High N/A Other local cycle route provide Grade 4 Yes Yes No No Yes No No 3b through the site from round houses, yes yes no no High scheduled monument. the site is both a SAC and an SSSI as well as serving Yes SSSI and SAC litter and maintenance and wildlife watching by people of all ages. completely unique site. adj (Isis) North defences which may affect the area, issue of the bottle digging. scene. Also a good place to view water alternative access as does the north to south bronze age as a wildlife corridor. The site is also crucial to flood management as the regime in place. development in the adjacent area which Ideally the concrete slab birds. Botley Rd and tow path at various SAM, Late-Neolithic - barrow, post- majority of the site is in flood zone 3b. The site is an area of high will damage views from the area. causeway from the Walton points early Bronze Age med race landscape quality and important in retaining views into and out of the Well Rd end to Burgess barrows, Iron Age course, WWI area. The site is in a CTA and it is likely it serves as a wildlife corridor. settlement, two race target building, Field would be replaced courses, remains of Civil War siege with something less WWI airfield, Civil works. Bottle incongruous. War siege line dump.

Margaret Rd Rec in terms of play area (equipment), but Small pleasant green space within a natural This OCC managed recreational area is unrestricted to public access and the character of this Yes - a PROW begins OCC managed. Regular bowl with trees and other vegetation Small number of play equipment items in a A larger play area in an open Recommended cycleway runs can be accessed via the adjacent PROW. The site contains no biodiversity site and the adjacent to the Historic Village Cores - Headington 280 Quarry Hollow Play Area Unrestricted litter and maintenance around the edges. The variation in ground open setting and seating. Should be used more No issues. Low setting lies just over the road alongside the site on Margaret Rd Urban No No No No No No No 1 no yes no no no Moderate No Reference designations and it solely in flood zone 1. the site falls into an area of No None Nothing needed at present. opportunity for northernmost corner Quarry regime in place. level make this a more interesting place to than it is. in Margaret Rd Rec and Quarry Rd moderate landscape value and the site itself is important as it is part of the natural play it of the site play. historic quarry. provides could not easily be replicated elsewhere. Historic quarry These allotments have access limited to plot holders although a PROW Yes - a PROW runs does run along the boundary of the site. The site contains no nature Limited to allotment Maintained as an Small well maintained allotment with few Recommended cycle way runs Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - 281 Ramsay Road Allotments Usual allotment activities. Low High Urban No No No No No No No 1 along the southern no yes no no no Low Ageing and loss of native trees designations and is exclusively in flood zone 1. the site falls within an area No Allotments holders allotment. if any empty plots. close to the site off Margaret Rd New Headington boundary of the site of low landscape value although the area is significant as it is in the area of historic quarries HER checked

Play equipment and youth facilities tightly Just littering. The completely This OCC managed recreational area has unrestricted access for the public OCC managed. Regular Florence and Cowley Marsh Florence and Yes - a PROW runs Ridgefield Road packed in to a street side enclosure give a Facilities for children and teenagers: play area, open nature of this facility Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - Sensitive to aging and loss of vegetation and is accessible via the nearby PROW. It has no biodiversity designations 282 Unrestricted litter and maintenance Moderate. Parks lay only a short walk Cowley Marsh Urban No No No No No No No 1 along the SE boundary no no no no no Moderate/ High No None Nothing needed at present. Recreation Ground slightly cluttered feel. But all in good order MUGA and youth shelter. provides good natural Florence Park and Cowley Marsh and the loss of open space and is exclusively in flood zone 1. It falls within an area of moderate regime in place. away. Parks. of the site so provides a positive image of the street. supervision. landscape value HER checked

This site is hidden down a Ideally this site narrow alley which Flat, enclosed, fairly characterless green There is another small play would be relocated, This OCC managed recreational area has unrestricted access for the public. provides the only entrance. OCC managed. Regular Ageing and loss of landscape features Ridgeway Road space surrounded by houses. There is just a Just a play area and open space for informal area fairly near by at Sermon but flat open space Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - It has no biodiversity designations and is exclusively in flood zone 1. It falls There is very little that 283 Unrestricted litter and maintenance No issues. Low Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Low and trees. Development which causes No None Recreation Ground play area at one end and small open space sport and dog walking. Close but no proper parks in for informal sports Sandhills and Risinghurst within an area of low landscape value, although the area is important in could be done to improve regime in place. loss of connectivity to the countryside for informal sports. Risinghurst. on Risinghurst is terms of its connectivity with the countryside this park without losing any very limited. of the already limited open green space. HER checked These allotments have access limited to plot holders although a PROW Recommended cycle way runs Yes - a PROW runs Ageing and loss of landscape features does run along the boundary of the site. The site contains no nature Limited to allotment Maintained as an Small and well maintained allotment, few No other allotments in Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - 284 Risinghurst Allotments Usual allotment activities. No issues Low from Kiln Lane, a short cycle from Urban No No No No No No No 1 along a portion of the no no no no no Low and trees. Development which causes designations and is exclusively in flood zone 1. the site falls within an area No Allotments holders allotment. if any vacant plots. Risinghurst. Sandhills and Risinghurst the entrance to the site boundary loss of connectivity to the countryside of low landscape value although the area is important in terms of Former connectivity with the surrounding countryside brickworks,claypits This site is a recreation ground with unrestricted public access. It is the Some of the play Large recreation and sports ground in good main facility in the area. The site contains a play area, woodland walk, None, this is the only sports equipment is old and needs setting with the backdrop of Shotover Play area, woodland walk, areas for informal Ageing and loss of landscape features areas for informal sports, seating areas, cricket pitch and pavilion and Risinghurst Recreation Well maintained area and large open green Recommended cycle route runs Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - updating. Signage is needed 285 Unrestricted Hill/Wood. The site itself is also hedge and sports, seating areas, cricket pitch and pavilion, No issues. Low None. Grade 3 No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Low and trees. Development which causes football pitches.. The site does not contain any biodiversity designations No None Ground recreation Ground. space for informal sports in close to the site at Kiln Lane Sandhills and Risinghurst to let more people know of tree-lined and contains a small wooded football pitches. loss of connectivity to the countryside and lies entirely in flood zone 1. The site is in an area of low landscape Risinghust. the existence of this area with central path. value, but the site itself is important in terms of the transition from the isolated facility. urban area to Shotover. HER checked

Two flat fields divided by a hedge: one Coming to the end of an None, this site behind the community centre containing a improvement programme Community centre with café, newly refurbished Other than a one small play provides the only This OCC managed unrestricted public recreation ground is not connected OCC managed. Regular play area and the other provides an adult Recommended cycle route Ageing and loss of vegetation, grass which as seen the building Rose Hill Spencer and enlarged play area, MUGA, sports pitch and Mainly limited to dog control area for younger children this open green space Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - to the active travel network. The site does not contain any biodiversity 286 Unrestricted litter and maintenance football pitch. Further tree planting is Moderate accessible through the estate Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Moderate maintenance causing a loss in Yes Outdoor Sports of a new community Crescent Park open areas for informal sports. Also popular issues. is the only park on the Rose for formal and Rose Hill designations and lies entirely in flood zone 1. The site is in an area of regime in place. planned for 2017 to increase the visual residential roads biodiversity centre, enlarged play area with dog walkers. Hill estate. informal sports on moderate landscape value interest of the site and enhance the setting and a MUGA. Further tree the estate. of the play area. planting planned for 2017. HER checked Large grassed area and 6-a-side Astroturf, This school field has restricted access although a PROW does pass along its Rye St Anthony School Maintained as school 6 tennis courts, 3 netball courts, Cycle path/lane available on Yes- a PROW runs boundary. The site contains no biodiversity designations and is exclusively 287 Limited Usual school sports activities. Low High Urban No No No No No No No 1 no yes no no no Open Hills - Headington Hill High Maturing and eventual loss of woodland Yes Outdoor Sports Playing Fields playing field. Hockey/athletics pitch situated. Healey Way along the SE boundary in flood zone. The site falls within an area of high landscape value and is also important in maintaining the green aesthetic of Cuckoo Lane HER checked Contains a play area and seating. Mainly This OCC managed unrestricted public recreational ground is not OCC managed. Regular Small park next to the JR Hospital. Lies on None, this proves a unique Recent work was provided for patients and visitors to the The only issue is litter and Recommended cycle way runs Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - connected to the active travel network. The site does not contain any 288 Sandfield Road Unrestricted litter and maintenance a slight natural slope and does have a Moderate facility for patients and visitors None. Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Low Ageing and loss of native trees No Outdoor Sports undertaken to add hospital. Also used by staff to eat their lunch outside smoking down Sandfield Rd New Headington biodiversity designations and lies entirely in flood zone 1. The site is in an regime in place. reasonable number of trees. to the hospital. additional play equipment. (and smoke) etc. area of low landscape value HER checked Quality as a space to spend Proximity and quality of Biodiver Water Heritage and sense of Active travel networks Agriculture Conclusion time alternatives sity Manage place GI network (More than 1 of: good level of public Activities for different ages/interests Where do spaces currently use/value, such as suitability for informal sports and provide key walking/cycling Within Active Travel Biodiversity, cta, sports, Public Access Visual interest such as variety and colour play/ Number of other facilities Which sites do or links? Agricultural curtilage/a Historic Local Landscape value Level of anti-social behaviour Conservation Ancient OCW Flood Zone Networks (Directly In view allotments, significant visual Individual GI Site No. Site Name (Unrestricted, Description of planting, surface textures, mix of green variety of routes/ walking routes Level of use within a certain distance that could best provide (Public rights of way Land SAC SSSI LNR LWS djoining In CA? park/garde Heritage Landscape Type of open space in Local Value Further Details/ Sensitivity to Change Summary Opportunities and perceptions of safety Target Areas Woodlands S (Worst) adjacent or containing cone? interest or townscape protections Limited, Restricted) and blue assets, presence of public art /presence, quality and usage of play perform the same function alternatives, if any National Cycle Network Classification listed n Assets this area a network) importance, significant area equipment/ Important local connections building? of high flood risk (flood zone presence of interactive public art within Oxford) Below ground Above ground 3)) archaeology archaeology This OCC managed unrestricted public recreational ground is not This is a sports field containing adult and High at weekends Pavilion and car park OCC managed. Regular Contains a recently refurbished sports pavilion Blackbird Leys Park, though Cycle path/lanes run past site connected to the active travel network. The site does not contain any Sandy Lane Recreation children's football pitches. By its nature Mainly limited to occasional when football is in Post 1960s suburbs - Blackbird Sensitive to ageing and loss of mature recently refurbished. 289 Unrestricted litter and maintenance and well-used football pitches. Also popular capacity for pitches requires None. along Blackbird Leys Rd and Barns Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Moderate biodiversity designations and lies entirely in flood zone 1. The site is in an No Outdoor Sports Ground the site is therefore flat and fairly dog control issues. progress and low Leys trees and vandalism of public areas Nothing else needed at regime in place. with dog walkers. both sites to be in use. Rd area of moderate landscape value, which can be sensitive to anti-social characterless. during the week. present. behaviour and vandalism HER checked

Further habitat Occasional problem with BMX This public park is freely accessible to the public and contains a PROW for enhancement needed, and riders using walking paths and easy access. The site can experience anti-social behaviour due to its consideration is being given Cycle paths/lanes along Easter By OCC managed. Regular Contains a network of paths and walking motorbikes using the tracks. remoteness but this is fairly minor. The site is in a CTA and it is likely it to the future use of Country Park with extensive mature pass on opposite site of road yes - a PROW runs Sensitive to ageing and loss of mature 290 Shotover Country Park Unrestricted litter and maintenance routes for people of different abilities. Dog controls issues go Moderate. Unique site within the city. N/A Grade 4 No Yes No No Yes No No 1 no no no no no Post 1960s suburbs - Wood Farm High serves as a wildlife corridor. It is a SSSI. The site is insignificant in terms of Yes SSSI outbuildings on the site deciduous woodland. provide access to the lower parts through the site oaks and vandalism of public areas regime in place. Opportunity to observe wildlife. unenforced as the site lies flood management as it is exclusively in flood zone 1. The site falls within with potential to creating a of the site. outside the city boundary and an area of high landscape value while also being of historical value due to basic facility hub for OCC powers. Dorchester-Alchester the presence of a Roman road and possible WWII hospital outdoor education and Roman Road and volunteering. WWII hospital?

Very popular large green space close to the city This park has unrestricted access to the public and has various connections Remnant of historic parkland with a Headington Hill Park lies the Local surveys have Some minor enhancement centre and numerous college campus. Used for to cycle routes in the vicinity. The site contains no biodiversity number of mature oak and other trees and Some ASB issues take place other side of the London Rd Yes - surrounded by a found that the public work is being tackled by the OCC managed. Regular exercise, informal sports, dog walking. Also Cycle path/lanes accessible along designations and is exclusively in flood zone 1. The site has archaeological fine views of 'dreaming spires'. There are but overall it remains a very but lacks open areas. The cycle premium route value the provision of Friends group, but care is 291 South Park Unrestricted litter and maintenance contains a play area, outdoor gym equipment High N/A Headington Rd and Warneford Urban No No No No No No No 1 no yes yes no no Open Hills - Headington Hill High Maturing and eventual loss of woodland significance as it is the site of possible civil war seige works while it also Yes None extensive ridge and furrow earthworks the popular with students and landscape, earthworks and and a cycle super route space for exercise, needed to ensure the regime in place. and a practice basketball hoop. One of the Lane contains historic ridge and furrow. The site is also significant in terms of lower third of the park dating from the families. views in South Park are all begins nearby health, and a natural park's historic parkland city's major outdoor events venues and holds Possible the views in and out of the site. The site falls within an area of high medieval or early post-medieval period. unique features. break from the city. character is not altered. regular annual music and food festivals etc. Parliamentarian siege Ridge and landscape value works furrow

This site is a private golf course restricted to members of the golf club, National Cycle Route 57 run past although a PROW does pass through the site. The site is significant in terms Restricted to Maintained to a high Extensively landscaped golf course with Yes - a PROW runs Open Hills - Southfield Park and Loss of hedgerow boundaries, stream LWS & Outdoor 292 Southfield Golf Course Attractive and well-maintained golf course. No issues. High None this is a unique facility. N/A the southern boundary of the Urban No No No Yes No No No 3b no no no no no High of biodiversity as it is an LWS. The site lies within Flood Zone 3b. It is also Yes Nothing obvious needed. members standard. large numbers of trees and fine views. through the site Hospitals Complex edges and woodland Sports course historically significant as it is probably the site of an iron age settlement. flint working site, Iron the site is part of an area of high landscape value Age settlement

Sensitive to the loss of maturing and OCC maintained public green space. The only nature area on the Leys On-going improvements Semi-wooded nature area with a network Walk though and walking routes through the loss of vegetation, grassland OCC managed. Regular Some drug dealing though this estate, it contains some wildlife but has no designation; the site also have taken place in recent of paths and a large pond. Contains a green space and a chance to view wildlife, None, this is the only nature A cycle track runs close to the site Post 1960s suburbs - Blackbird management for recreational use, flood 293a Spindleberry Nature Park Unrestricted litter and maintenance has declined in recent years. Low to moderate. N/A Urban No No No No No No Yes 3b No no no no no no Moderate contains sites of historic interest. It has a moderate function in flood Yes OCWS years to improve paths and number of wood sculptures in the form or particular by the pond. Seating. There is also a area of the Leys estate. along Fry's Hill Leys defences which may affect the area, regime in place. Occasional fly-tipping. management as it is in a 3a floodzone. The site is in an area of moderate pond and install the various animals. flat open area for informal sports. Roman kiln and field development in the adjacent area which landscape value sculptures. system in immediate will damage views from the area. vicinity

Sensitive to the loss of maturing and OCC maintained public green space. One of the only green spaces in the On-going improvements Semi-wooded nature area with a network Walk though and walking routes through the loss of vegetation, grassland OCC managed. Regular Yes - a PROW runs area, contains some wildlife but has no designation, the site also contains have taken place in recent of paths and a large pond. Contains a green space and a chance to view wildlife, None, this is the only nature A cycle track runs close to the site Post 1960s suburbs - Blackbird management for recreational use, flood 293b Fry's Hill Park Unrestricted litter and maintenance Some ASB issues take place. Low to moderate. N/A Urban No No No No No No No 1 along the western no no no no no Moderate sites of historic interest. It has no flood management function as it is Yes Outdoor Sports years to improve paths and number of wood sculptures in the form or particular by the pond. Seating. There is also a area of the Leys estate. along Fry's Hill Leys defences which may affect the area, regime in place. boundary of the site largely in floodzone 1 A PROW also runs along the edge of the site. The site pond and install the various animals. flat open area for informal sports. Roman kiln and field development in the adjacent area which is of moderate landscape value sculptures. system in immediate will damage views from the area. vicinity Sensitive to the loss of maturing and This allotment is restricted in terms of access to those with plots as well as National Cycle Route 5 and local loss of vegetation, especially floodplain being unconnected to the active travel network. The site contains no Spragglesea Mead and Restricted to Has a good setting within Hinksey Park and There are no other allotments Pastoral Floodplains - Hinksey/ 294 Well managed allotment Allotment plots for hire. No issues. High N/A cycle route 7 run through the park Urban No No No No No No No 3b No no no yes no no High trees, grassland management for biodiversity designations but is almost all in flood zone 3b and is therefore Yes Allotments Nothing obvious needed. Deans Ham Allotments allotment holders. lies adjacent to Hinksey Lake. in the vicinity. Bulstake Streams and lose to the allotments recreational use, flood defences which significant in terms of flood management. The site is in an area of high may affect the area landscape quality and is sensitive to loss of vegetation HER checked

Sensitive to the loss of maturing and loss of vegetation, particularly This primary school playing pitch is restricted in its accessibility to the SS Mary and John Use in keeping with Yes - a PROW runs floodplain trees, grassland management public and is connected to the active travel network via an adjacent Well-maintained school Large tree and hedge-lined playing field in No, this facility is unique to the Recommended cycle way 6 runs Pastoral Floodplains - Thames 295 Primary School Playing Restricted Field for formal and informal sport and play. no issues. function as school N/A Urban No No No No Yes No No 3b along the eastern no no yes no yes High for recreational use, flood defences PROW. The site is in a CTA and it is likely it serves as a wildlife corridor. It is Yes Outdoor Sports Nothing obvious needed. playing field. 'semi-rural setting. school. past his site (Isis) South Field playing field. boundary of the site which may affect the area, in flood zone 3b. The site is of high landscape quality and is sensitive to development which could obstruct change as well as being protected on the OHAR. views of the historic core field is on OHAR Very small overall space including This primary school playing pitch is restricted in its accessibility to the St Andrews Primary Maintained as a school tarmacked area, all weather grass, small Cycle path/lane accessible outside Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - public and is unconnected to the active travel network. The site contains 296 Limited. Usual school sports activities. Low High Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Low Ageing and loss of native trees Yes Outdoor Sports School Playing Field sports facility. raised hillock and a 6-a-side all weather the site New Headington no biodiversity designations and is exclusively in flood zone 1. The site is of football pitch. low landscape quality HER checked This primary school playing pitch is restricted in its accessibility to the Small roadside playing field in an open St Barnabus Primary Well-maintained school MUGA end, basketball practice hoop, play In keeping with use as None, this facility is unique to National Cycle Route 5 runs close Victorian Suburbs and Villages - public and is unconnected to the active travel network. The site contains 297 Restricted setting, tree-lined in three sides and this No issues. N/A Urban No No No No No No No 1 No yes - adj yes no no no Low No reference No Outdoor Sports Nothing obvious needed. School Playing Fields playing field. equipment and open area for sports/exercise. a school facility. the school. to the site Jericho no biodiversity designations and is exclusively in flood zone 1. The site is of includes some very large Limes. low landscape quality HER checked Sensitive to the loss of maturing and loss of vegetation, particularly Well-maintained college floodplain trees, grassland management St Catherine's, Exeter, Extensive sports ground in semi-rural In keeping with use as This facility is unique and Yes - PROWs run along sports ground, though the Cricket pitch and pavilion, rugby and football Non designated provision in Pastoral Floodplains - Cherwell for recreational use, flood defences Limited access. Site is located in an area of high landscape character and in Tennis courts need 298 Hertford College Sports Limited setting and contains a historic cricket No issues private college sports shared by a number of N/A Urban No No No No No No No 3b multiple boundaries of no no yes no no High Yes Outdoor Sports tennis courts are in a pitches and disused tennis courts. immediate area Valley which may affect the area, an area of high flood risk (3b). refurbishment or reuse. Grounds pavilion. ground. colleges. this site disused state. development of infrastructure nearby Ring ditch and BA which could affect the rural character spearhead of the area. Surrounded by houses but has some Use in keeping with Some more trees around St Christophers First Well-maintained school None, this facility is unique to Recommended cycle way runs yes - Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - Sensitive to aging and loss of vegetation Restricted access. Site is located in an area of moderate to high landscape 299 Restricted hedges and trees, including some very large Field for formal and informal sports/play. No issues. function as school N/A Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no Moderate/ High Yes Outdoor Sports the edges would enhance School Playing Fields sports/playing field. the school. past site adj Florence Park and Cowley Marsh and the loss of open space character and lies in an area of low flood risk (1) central trees. playing field. the visual interest. HER checked Yes - a PROW runs St Clements Pullens Lane Limited to allotment Maintained as an Large allotment site on a steep slope. Well Recommended cycle route to the Maturity and subsequent loss of Limited access. Site is located in an area of moderate landscape value and 300 Usual allotment activities. Low High Urban No No No No No No No 1 along the southern no yes no no no Garden Suburbs - Headington Hill Moderate Yes Allotments Allotments holders allotment. maintained, few if any empty plots. north of the site vegetation in an area of low flood risk (1). boundary of the site HER checked

yes - a PROW runs Sensitive to the loss of maturing and The site contains managed green space - private college sports pitches and Very extensive sports ground in a fine along the western loss of vegetation, grassland facilities. The site is in a CTA and it is likely it serves as a wildlife corridor. It In keeping with use as St Edwards School Well-maintained sports setting with canal/semi-rural back drop. Cricket pitch, nets and historic pavilion, rugby Cycle path runs past site along boundary of the site Pastoral Floodplains - Thames management for recreational use, flood is also adjacent to the Oxford Canal OCWS as well as containing parch 301a Limited No issues. a private school facility unique to the school. N/A Grade 4 No No No No Yes No No 3b no no no no no High Yes Outdoor Sports Nothing needed. Playing Fields ground and facilities. There are also large numbers of mature and football pitches. Woodstock Rd and a cycle super route (Isis) North defences which may affect the area, marks and could also be of historic significance. It is also highly accessible facility. trees. runs along the eastern development in the adjacent area which via active travel networks. The site is in an area assessed as being of high boundary of the site Parch marks. Likely will damage views from the area. landscape value BA ring ditches

yes - a PROW runs Sensitive to the loss of maturing and The site contains managed green space - private college sports pitches and Very extensive sports ground in a fine along the western loss of vegetation, grassland In keeping with use as facilities. It is in a CTA so likely to act as a wildlife corridor as being Keble College Sports Well-maintained sports setting with canal/semi-rural back drop. Cricket pitch, nets and historic pavilion, rugby Cycle path runs past site along boundary of the site Parch marks. Likely Pastoral Floodplains - Thames management for recreational use, flood 301b Limited No issues. a private school facility unique to the school. N/A Urban No No No No Yes No No 3b no no no no no High bordered by the Oxford Canal OCWS. The site lies partially in flood zone Yes Outdoor Sports Nothing needed. Ground ground and facilities. There are also large numbers of mature and football pitches. Woodstock Rd and a cycle super route BA ring ditches (Isis) North defences which may affect the area, facility. 3b. It is also highly accessible via active travel networks. The site is in an trees. runs along the eastern (Copied this from development in the adjacent area which area assessed as being of high landscape value boundary of the site 301a - think this may will damage views from the area. just apply to that one) Sensitive to loss of any of the scarse St Francis Primary School Tarmacked area and medium sized grass National Cycle route 57 runs pas Limited access. Located in an area assessed as being of low landscape 302 Limited Formally maintained. Usual sporting and play activities. Low High Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Post 1960s suburbs - Horspath Low vegetation and vandalism of public Yes Outdoor Sports Playing Field sports field. the end of the road value and lies in an area of low flood risk (1). HER checked areas

Medium sized sports field and weather In keeping with use as Yes - a PROW runs St Gregory the Great Maintained as a playing Usual sporting and play activities. All weather Local Cycle Route 5 runs past the Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - Sensitive to aging and loss of vegetation Limited access. Located in an area of moderate to high landscape 303 Limited flood lit pitches. Attractive rotunda school Low a school facility and Urban No No No No No No No 3b along the southern no no no no no Moderate/ High Yes Outdoor Sports Playing Field field. pitches are hired out to the public. entrance to the site Florence Park and Cowley Marsh and the loss of open space character and lies in an area of high flood risk (3b). building. limited hire facility. boundary of the site HER checked St John Fisher School Maintained as a playing Medium sized, tarmacked and grassed Cycle path/lane accessible at Post 1960s suburbs - Blackbird Sensitive to ageing and loss of mature Limited access. Located in a area of moderate landscape character and 304 Limited Usual sporting and play activities. Low High Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Moderate Yes Outdoor Sports Playing Field field. area. junction with Blackbird Leys Rd Leys trees and vandalism of public areas lies in an area of low flood risk. adj to Roman kiln Large sports ground in an open but Yes - a cycle super In keeping with St John's, Keble and St Well maintained college attractive setting surrounded by Victorian Cricket, football and rugby pitches and tennis Cycle path/lane available along route runs along the yes - Victorian Suburbs and Villages - Loss of mature vegetation due to over- Limited access. Located in an area of low landscape character and in an 305 Limited No issues. function as a college Facility unique to college. None. Urban No No No No No No No 1 no no no no Low No Outdoor Sports Nothing needed. Hugh's Sports Ground sports ground. houses and tree-lined in two sides. Also courts. Woodstock Rd eastern boundary of adj North Oxford Suburb maturity area of low flood risk (1) sports ground. has an attractive old cricket pavilion. the site HER checked St Joseph’s Primary Maintained as a school Recommended cycle way at yes - Inter-war/ Post-war Suburb - New Area is closely mown - little biodiversity Limited access. Located in an area of low landscape character and in an 306 Limited Medium sized area of grass and tarmac. Usual school sports activities. No issue. High Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no Low Yes Outdoor Sports School Playing Field sports facility. Sandfield Rd and Jack Straws Lane adj Marston use area of low flood risk (1) HER checked Yes - a cycle super Small playing field with hedges and trees. In keeping with St Michaels Primary Well maintained school None, this facility is unique to route runs along the Restricted access. Located in an area of high landscape character and in an 307 Restricted Has the backdrop of allotments on the Small school field for play and sport. No issues function as school None. Cycle path/lane runs outside site Urban No No No No No No No 1 no no no no no Open Hills - Headington Hill High Maturing and eventual loss of woodland No Outdoor Sports Nothing needed. School Playing Field playing field. the school. western boundary of area of low flood risk (1) slight hill above. sports field. the site HER checked A unique historic site and green island, this atmospheric Victorian Much work has been done OCC managed. Regular Atmospheric Victorian graveyard with National cycle Route 5 and Local Has a very active Victorian Suburbs and Villages - graveyard has many interesting gravestones and an avenue of Yew Trees. by the Friends group over 308 St Sepulchre’s Cemetery Unrestricted litter and maintenance many interesting gravestones and an A place of interest and quiet contemplation. Some ASB issues take place This is a unique historic site. N/A route 9 run through Jericho and Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no yes yes yes no Low No reference Yes None friends group. Jericho Unrestricted access. Located in an area of low landscape character and an recent years to clear regime in place. avenue of Yew Trees. past the site area of low flood risk (1). vegetation.

Very extensive sports ground. Has a good Use in keeping with Yes - a PROW runs Maturing and loss of vegetation, heavily Summer Fields School Well-maintained private setting with the school buildings along one Cricket, football and rugby pitches and tennis None, this facility is unique to National Cycle Route 51 and Local Open River Terraces - North Restricted access. Site lies within an area of high landscape character and 309 Restricted No issues. function as school N/A Grade 2 No No No No No No No 1 along the eastern Parch marks of no no no no no High managed open areas affecting the area, Yes Outdoor Sports None needed. Playing Field – West school sports ground. long boundary and tree-lined on the courts for use by the school. the school. Cycle Route 1 run past this site Oxford Open River Terrace in an area at low risk of flooding (1) sports ground. boundary of the site enclosures and ring especially in biodiversity. opposite boundary. ditch

Cutteslowe Park with all its Mixture of play and youth facilities with Outdoor gym equipment facilities is a short walk across the backdrop of a large nature area which Low level issues other than Unrestricted access. Site is of low grade agricultural land (G4) and is installed in 2015 and OCC managed. Regular Play area, MUGA, skate park, youth shelter, High for both the play the footbridge over the gives a good setting. The nature area is occasional graffiti (non- Cutteslowe Park for National Cycle Route 51 and Local Yes - a PROW runs Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - Ageing and loss of native trees, building located in an area assessed of having landscape character of moderate additional play equipment 311 Sunnymead Park Unrestricted litter and maintenance outdoor gym and large nature area with a path area and youth bypass, but the youth facilities Grade 4 No No No No Yes No No 3b no no no no no Moderate Yes Outdoor Sports bordered to the South by the River offensive graffiti is allowed in play areas. Cycle Route 1 run past this site through the site Cutteslow/ Sunnymead on the floodplain value and lies within a high flood risk area (3B). It is with a CTA and likely to will be added in 2017/18. regime in place. circuit popular with dog walkers. facilities. at Sunnymead including the Cherwell and incorporates an old formal the skate park area). function as a wildlife corridor. No other improvements skate park and outdoor gym bathing place. required. are unique in this vicinity. Ridge and HER checked furrow National Cycle Route 51 and Local Yes - a super cycle Maturing and loss of vegetation, heavily Site is in the best and most versatile agricultural land (G2). It provides The Cherwell School Well-maintained school Cycle Route 1 run past this site route runs along the yes - Open River Terraces - North 312 Restricted No issues. Urban No No No No No No No 1 no no no no High managed open areas affecting the area, restricted access and is located in an area of high landscape character and Yes Outdoor Sports Playing Fields – Central playing field. and cycle path available along northern boundary of adj Oxford Open River Terrace especially in biodiversity. lies in an area of low flood risk (1). Marston Ferry Rd the site HER checked Yes - a super cycle Only used when There are no other National Cycle Route 51 and Local route runs along the Large field, treelined on two sides but open matches are in Maturing and loss of vegetation, heavily Limited access. Site lies in good quality agricultural land (G2) and is located More trees could be Well-maintain sports The ground is a unique facility rugby pitches in the Cycle Route 1 run past this site northern boundary of yes - Open River Terraces - North 313 Harlequins Rugby Ground Limited along the busy Marston Ferry Rd on the Rugby pitches. No issues progress and Grade 2 No No No No Yes No No 3b no no no no High managed open areas affecting the area, in an area of high landscape character. It is with a CTA and likely to Yes Outdoor Sports planted to screen the busy ground. to the club. vicinity other than and cycle path available along the site and a PROW adj Oxford Open River Terrace northern boundary. underused at other especially in biodiversity. function as a wildlife corridor. Lies in an area of high flood risk (3b). road. college facilities. Marston Ferry Rd runs along the western times. boundary HER checked Quality as a space to spend Proximity and quality of Biodiver Water Heritage and sense of Active travel networks Agriculture Conclusion time alternatives sity Manage place GI network (More than 1 of: good level of public Activities for different ages/interests Where do spaces currently use/value, such as suitability for informal sports and provide key walking/cycling Within Active Travel Biodiversity, cta, sports, Public Access Visual interest such as variety and colour play/ Number of other facilities Which sites do or links? Agricultural curtilage/a Historic Local Landscape value Level of anti-social behaviour Conservation Ancient OCW Flood Zone Networks (Directly In view allotments, significant visual Individual GI Site No. Site Name (Unrestricted, Description of planting, surface textures, mix of green variety of routes/ walking routes Level of use within a certain distance that could best provide (Public rights of way Land SAC SSSI LNR LWS djoining In CA? park/garde Heritage Landscape Type of open space in Local Value Further Details/ Sensitivity to Change Summary Opportunities and perceptions of safety Target Areas Woodlands S (Worst) adjacent or containing cone? interest or townscape protections Limited, Restricted) and blue assets, presence of public art /presence, quality and usage of play perform the same function alternatives, if any National Cycle Network Classification listed n Assets this area a network) importance, significant area equipment/ Important local connections building? of high flood risk (flood zone presence of interactive public art within Oxford) Below ground Above ground 3)) archaeology archaeology Sports field tree-lined on three sides. Has National Cycle Route 51 and Local yes - a super cycle Use in keeping with Maturing and loss of vegetation, heavily Restricted access. Site lies in good quality agricultural land (G2) and is More trees could be The Cherwell School Well-maintained school semi-rural back drop on northern side but None, this provides a unique Cycle Route 1 run past this site route runs along the Open River Terraces - North 314 Restricted Football and cricket pitches. No issues. function as school None Grade 2 No No No No No No No 1 no no no no no High managed open areas affecting the area, located in an area of high landscape character. Lies in an area of low flood Yes Outdoor Sports planted to screen the busy Playing Fields – North sports ground. adjacent to the busy Marston Ferry Rd on facility for the school. and cycle path available along southern boundary of Oxford Open River Terrace sports field. especially in biodiversity. risk (1). road. the southern side. Marston Ferry Rd the site ? Yes - a PROW runs along the western Maturity and eventual loss of In keeping with private Restricted access. Site lies in low grade agricultural land (G4) and is located The Harlow Centre None this facility is unique to cycle path available along boundary of the site vegetation and intensive landscape 315 Restricted Maintained sports field Small tree-lined sports field. Used mainly for football. No issues. use for Harlow N/A Grade 4 No No No No No No No 1 no no no no no Open River Terrace - Marston High in an area of high landscape character. Lies in an area of low flood risk Yes Outdoor Sports Nothing obvious. Playing Fields the centre. Marston Ferry Rd and a super cycle way management affecting the biodiversity Centre. zone (1). runs along the eastern of the area boundary HER checked The John Henry Newman Maintained as a school Large sports field with tarmacked area, cycle path available along yes - Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - Limited access. Site is located in an area of moderate landscape character. 316 Limited Usual school sports activities. No issues. High. Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no Moderate Loss mature trees and hedgerows Yes Outdoor Sports Academy Playing Fields sports facility. some play equipment. Marston Ferry Rd adj Littlemore It lies in an area of low flood risk (1). HER checked The Links Barracks Lane Limited to allotment Maintained as an Large well maintained allotment site with Elder Stubbs and East Ward National cycle Route 57 and Local Open Hills - Southfield Park and Loss of hedgerow boundaries, stream Restricted access. Site located in an area of high landscape character and 317 Usual allotment activities. Low High Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no yes no no High Yes Allotments Allotments holders allotment. few if any empty plots. allotments within half a mile. cycle Route 4 run past this site Hospitals Complex edges and woodland lies in an area of low flood risk (1). HER checked Recommended Cycle Route runs Yes - a PROW runs 20th Century Fringe Business, Loss of mature trees to age or The Oxford Academy Maintained as a school Medium sized, tarmacked area and all Access limited. Site lies in an area of low landscape character and low area 318 Limited Usual school sports activities. Low High past the school site along Sandy Urban No No No No No No No 1 along the NW and SW no no no no no Industry and Retail- Littlemore Low development, fragmenting of ecological Yes Outdoor Sports Playing Field – North sports facility. weather courts. of flood risk (1). Lane West boundaries of the site Business and Science Park networks as a result of developments HER checked Yes - a PROW runs Recommended Cycle Route runs 20th Century Fringe Business, Loss of mature trees to age or The Oxford Academy Maintained as a school along the southern and Access limited. Site lies in an area of low landscape character and area of 319 Limited Large grassed field. Usual school sports activities. Low High past the school site along Sandy Urban No No No No No No No 1 no no no no no Industry and Retail- Littlemore Low development, fragmenting of ecological Yes Outdoor Sports Playing Field – South sports facility. western boundaries of low flood risk (1). Lane West early Saxon Business and Science Park networks as a result of developments the site settlement Lenthal Rd Access to recommended cycle Yes - a PROW runs Thomson Terrace Limited to allotment Maintained as an Large well maintained allotments with few yes - Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - Limited access. Site lies in good quality agricultural land (G2) and in an area 321 Usual allotment activities. Low High allotments on Rose path over the bridge (A423) is a Grade 2 No No No No No No No 1 along the western no no no no Moderate Loss mature trees and hedgerows Yes Allotments Allotments holders allotment. empty plots. adj Littlemore of moderate landscape value. Lies in an area of low flood risk (1). Hill estate. short walk away boundary of the site Roman pottery

Local surveys have found that the public Recommended cycle ways run Yes - a PROW runs values the area for Limited to allotment Maintained as an Small allotment site on slope few if any Open Hills - Southfield Park and Loss of hedgerow boundaries, stream Limited access. Site is located in an area of high landscape value and in an 322 Town Furze Allotments Usual allotment activities. Low High past the site along Girdlestone Urban No No No No No No No 1 along the northern no no no no no High the 'lovely' views Yes Allotments holders allotment empty plots. Located at top of Lye valley. Hospitals Complex edges and woodland area of low flood risk (1). Road boundary of the site across the field(s) and landscape, and as a relaxing environment. HER checked

Sensitive to the loss of maturing and National Cycle Route 5 and Local loss of vegetation, grassland Large well maintained allotments with few Limited access. Lies in an area of high landscape character and in an area Limited to allotment Maintained as an Cripley Meadow allotments Route 9 run on the opposite side Pastoral Floodplains - Thames management for recreational use, flood 323 Trap Grounds Allotments empty plots on the edge of picturesque Usual allotment activities. Low High Grade 4 No No No No Yes No No 3b No no no yes no no High of high risk flood zone (3b). It is with a CTA and likely to function as a Yes Allotments holders allotment. less than half a mile away. of the railway lines. Access to the (Isis) North defences which may affect the area, Port Meadow. wildlife corridor. towpath is also available development in the adjacent area which parch mark and BA will damage views from the area. flints Managed and maintained Used by the school during the day and hired out Occasional issues with Recommended cycle route along Victorian Suburbs and Villages - Sensitive to urban extension onto the Limited access. Lies in an area of low landscape character and an area of 324 Union Street Complex Limited 3G pitch within the grounds of a school. High None N/A Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Low Yes Outdoor Sports Recently resurfaced. by OCC. to the public in the evening. unauthorised users. Union St East Oxford floodplain landscape area low flood risk (1). HER checked

University and Corpus Tree-lined sports field in good setting. Yes - a super cycle Christie College Sports Managed and maintained Loss of popular hedgerow and willow Restricted access. Site is low value agricultural land (G4). It is situated in an Bordered to the east by the river but Cricket pitch and pavilion, football and rugby In line with use as a Sports facility unique to the Cycle path/lane accessible along highway runs along the 325 Ground (Formerly just Limited to a high standard by the No issues. N/A Grade 4 No No No No No No No 3b no no no no no Open River Terrace - St Clements High and intensive landscape management area of high landscape character, but is not noted as an important part of Yes Outdoor Sports N/A bordered to the west by the busy pitches. private college facility. college. Abingdon Rd western boundary of University College Sports College. affecting the biodiversity of the area. historic setting. Lies in an area of high flood risk (3b). Abingdon Rd. the site Ground) HER checked

Owned and managed by Extensive historic parkland incorporating Yes - a super cycle Unrestricted access. Local wildlife site located in an area of high landscape the University with a the river Cherwell, bathing places, and a A network of paths and riverside walks, cricket route runs through the Linear barrow Open every day, No issues (the park is locked at Important in providing large amounts of character and an area of high flood risk (3b). It is a site with high amenity OCWS & LWS & 326 University Parks regular litter and cricket ground. Contains a wide range ground, small café. Large open areas for High Unique site within the city. N/A Cycle path/lane along Parks Rd Urban No No No Yes No No No 3b site and another runs cemetery and Iron yes yes yes yes no Historic Fringe - University Fringe High Yes Installation of a play area? locked at night. night). open space near to the town centre value, attractive to residents, visitors and the significant number of local Outdoor Sports Maintenance regime in trees and flowering plants providing year informal sports. along the western Age /Roman field workers. place. round visual interest. boundary systems and settlement

Yes - a super cycle way runs along the eastern Very large facility with all weather running Facilities open to Owned and managed by Section of cycle path/lane runs boundary of the site yes - Victorian Suburbs and Villages - Sensitive to urban extension onto the Unrestricted access. Located in an area of low landscape character and an 327 University Sports Centre track, grandstand, football pitch in centre Multiple outdoor and indoor sports facilities. Low High Urban No No No No No No No 3b no yes no yes Low Yes Outdoor Sports the public. the University. past the site and a cycle premium adj East Oxford floodplain landscape area area of high flood risk (3b). of track, several tennis courts. route runs along the southern boundary enigmatic finds and Running track is features on OHAR

Sensitive to the loss of maturing and National Cycle Route 5 and local loss of vegetation, grassland Typical allotment landscape with a variety Limited access. Located in an area of high landscape character and an Upper Wolvercote Limited to allotment Maintained as an route 9 accessible from the other Pastoral Floodplains - Thames management for recreational use, flood 328 of planting and sheds etc. Lies adjacent to Allotments. No issues. Most plots in use. None. N/A Urban No No No No Yes No No 3b No yes - adj no no no no High area in high risk of flooding (3b). It is with a CTA and likely to function as a Yes Allotments N/A Allotments holders allotment. side of the railway lines and along (Isis) North defences which may affect the area, the canal. wildlife corridor. the canal towpath development in the adjacent area which will damage views from the area. HER checked

Consultation responses received as There is a larger play area part of OLP2036 This public playground has unrestricted access although it is not directly OCC managed. Regular This is not a well-used Valentia Road recreation Flat green space open on one side to the Contains a play area for younger children and close by at the top of South Recommended cycle route runs Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - established that the connected to the active travel network. The site contains no biodiversity 329 Unrestricted litter and maintenance No issues. Low South Park. Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Low Ageing and loss of native trees No Outdoor Sports facility and reuse of the ground road but tree-lined on the back boundary. open spaces for informal recreation Park, which also has large past this site along Valentia Rd New Headington public value the area designations and is exclusively in flood zone 1. The site is in an area of low regime in place. site could be considered. areas of open green space. provision of public landscape value access to Boundary Brook. HER checked This university sports pitch is restricted to the public although it is Yes- a PROW runs Maturing and loss of vegetation, heavily Wadham College Playing Well maintained sports Has a good setting semi-rural setting and Has a cricket square, rugby and football In line with use as a Cycle path/lane runs past this site Open River Terraces - North connected via a PROW to the active travel network. The site has no 330 Restricted No issues. Facility unique to college. N/A Grade 2 No No No No No No No 1 along the western no no no no no High managed open areas affecting the area, Yes Outdoor Sports Noting obvious needed. Field ground. tree-lined on three sides. pitches, tennis courts and pavilion. private college facility. on Marston Ferry road Oxford Open River Terrace biodiversity designations and is exclusively in flood zone 1.the site falls into boundary especially in biodiversity. an area of high landscape value HER checked

Sensitive to the loss of maturing and This OCC managed unrestricted green open space is used as a walk- This is an informal green Recommended cycle route runs loss of vegetation, grassland through. It is close to Port Meadow. It s main significance as a green space space maintained to OCC managed. Regular Walton Well Road Open Tree-lined, narrow linear green space with Provides a green walk through and is popular Lies close to Port Meadow past this site, which links to yes - Pastoral Floodplains - Thames management for recreational use, flood is as a component of the 'amphitheatre of greenery' surrounding Jericho, provide a walk through. No 331 Unrestricted litter and maintenance Occasional ASB issue Low Port Meadow. Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no yes no no High Yes Outdoor Sports Space – North a number of large mature trees. with local dog walkers. open space. National Cycle Route 5 and Local adj (Isis) North defences which may affect the area, which is an important part of the setting of this conservation area. The site enhancement needed regime in place. Cycle Route 9 development in the adjacent area which has no biodiversity designations and is exclusively in flood zone 1. It is in an other than consideration of will damage views from the area. area of high landscape value tree succession. HER checked

Sensitive to the loss of maturing and This site is maintained as a private marina with restricted public access and Walton Well Road Recommended cycle route runs loss of vegetation, grassland There are other residential no access to the active travel network. The site is part of the Conservation Marina (formerly know Maintained as a private Small marina for narrow boats on the side past this site, which links to Pastoral Floodplains - Thames management for recreational use, flood 332 Restricted Private residential moorings. No issues. Private moorings on the nearby canal, The Canal. Urban No No No No Yes No No 1 No no yes yes no no High Target Area as well as being largely in flood zone 2. the site falls within an Yes Outdoor Sports N/A as Walton Well Road marina. of the Castle Mill Stream. National Cycle Route 5 and Local (Isis) North defences which may affect the area, but there is high demand. area of high landscape quality, the site itself adds to the amp theatre of Open Space – South) Cycle Route 10 development in the adjacent area which greenery surround Jericho will damage views from the area. HER checked Allotments with good accessibility, a PROW runs along the boundary of the Cycle path/lane runs to the east Yes - PROW runs along Watlington Road Limited to allotment Maintained as an Post 1960s suburbs - Blackbird Sensitive to ageing and loss of mature site. The site has no biodiversity designations and is insignificant in terms 333 of the site along the Watlington Grade 3 No No No No No No No 1 the western boundary no no no no no Moderate Yes Allotments Allotments holders allotment. Leys trees and vandalism of public areas of flood management as it is in flood zone 1 exclusively. The site is in an Rd of the site area of moderate landscape value HER checked This enclosed green space has limited public accessibility and is not Attractive, enclosed (within railings) formal There is only one bench in the square, though it Low in winter, high None and this is one of the National Cycle route 5 and Local connected to the active travel network. It has no biodiversity designations More seating needed. Well-maintained public Area is sensitive to the loss of its few 334 Wellington Square Limited urban green with a number of mature is popular with shop workers and students to Occasional ASB issue. during the day in few green spaces close to the None. cycle Route 9 run through Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no yes no no no Historic Core Low and lies in flood zone 1. It is of historical significance as it is the former Yes None Would make a good setting square. Former grounds of open spaces trees. eat their lunch on the grass in the summer. summer. city centre with places to sit. Wellington Square grounds of the workhouse which surrounded it. It is in an area of low for public art. Workhouse which landscape value surrounded it This university managed sports field is not accessible by the public and is not connected to the active travel network. The site has no biodiversity Maturing and loss of vegetation, heavily Wolfson College Playing Well-maintained sports In line with use as a National cycle route 51 and Local Open River Terraces - North designations but is important in terms of flood management as a large 336 Restricted Small, tree-lined sports field. Football pitch. No issues. Facility unique to college. None. Grade 2 No No No No No No No 3b No yes - adj yes no no no High managed open areas affecting the area, Yes Outdoor Sports None needed. Field field. private college facility. Cycle Route 1 runs past the site Oxford Open River Terrace portion of the site is in Flood zone 3b. the site is in an area of high especially in biodiversity. landscape value and also acts as a green boundary to an area with little green spaces HER checked

These school playing fields are not accessible for the public but is directly Yes - a PROW begins This area serves as an entry place to Wolvercote Primary Well-maintained school Roadside school playing field, tree-lined on Area for informal sports, climbing wall and a In line with use as a None, facility unique to National Cycle Route 5 and Local Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - connected to the active travel network via a PROW. The site is exclusively Some areas need re- 337 Restricted No issues. None. Urban No No No No No No No 1 from the western no no no no no Low Oxford and is therefore sensitive to No Outdoor Sports School Playing Field playing field. two sides. small all-weather pitch. school playing field. school. Cycle Route 9 run past the site North Oxford Fringes in flood zone 1 and has no biodiversity designations. The site falls within seeding/re-turfing. boundary of the site change an area of low landscape value although it is at an entry point to the city Iron Age settlement These school playing fields are not accessible for the public and is not Wood Farm Primary Maintained as a school Small field hedge-lined on two sides with a None, this facility is unique to Recommended cycle route runs Sensitive to ageing and loss of mature directly connected to the active travel network. The site is exclusively in 338 Limited Usual school sports activities. Low High N/A Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Post 1960s suburbs - Wood Farm High Yes Outdoor Sports Increase number of trees. School Playing Field sports facility. small number of trees. the school. past this site oaks and vandalism of public areas flood zone 1 and has no biodiversity designations. The site falls within an area of high landscape value HER checked None, this is a Wood Farm Recreation Other play areas at Peat OCC managed. Regular popular facility and The site is an OCC managed open area with unrestricted public access. It is Ground, (between Good size green space with a range of Large play area, MUGA, youth shelter and open Moors, Broad Oak and Recommended cycle route runs Sensitive to ageing and loss of mature Play area and MUGA 339 Unrestricted litter and maintenance No issues. Moderate specifically provided Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Post 1960s suburbs - Wood Farm High in flood zone 1 and has no biodiversity designation. The site falls within an Yes Outdoor Sports Nuffield Road and Wood facilities, but flat and fairly open. area for informal sports. Girdlestone Rd and MUGA at past this site oaks and vandalism of public areas relatively new. regime in place. for the residents of area of high landscape value Farm Road) Peat Moors. Wood Farm. HER checked National cycle Route 5 and Local These university sports pitches are not open to the public nor accessible Has a good setting next to the canal and None, unless the Cricket, football and rugby pitches and new Use in keeping with cycle Route 9 runs along Walton via active travel network. The site is within flood zone 3b. The site is of no Worcester College Well maintained college with back drop of new college buildings. None, this facility is unique to college decides to 340 Restricted pavilion. Tennis courts netball/basketball No issues. function as private St with recommended cycle Urban No No No No No No No 3b No yes yes yes yes no Historic Fringe - University Fringe High Riverside Habitats know biodiversity interest. It is in an area of high landscape value and is Yes Outdoor Sports Nothing obvious needed. Cricket Ground sports ground. Tree-lined on two sides with many large the college. share facilities with courts. college sports ground. routes also running between the prominently located next to the river and also contains a grade II listed mature trees. another college. site and the river building HER checked This school playing field has no public access or access via active travel William Morris Close Recommended cycle route runs Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - network. The site also contains no biodiversity designation as well as being 341 Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Low Aging and loss of vegetation. No Outdoor Sports Sports Ground past this site along Crescent Rd Cowley residential Suburbs entirely in flood zone 1. The area is also of low landscape value although it near IA quarry and is near archaeologically significant areas, such as a Roman cemetery Roman cemetery Quality as a space to spend Proximity and quality of Biodiver Water Heritage and sense of Active travel networks Agriculture Conclusion time alternatives sity Manage place GI network (More than 1 of: good level of public Activities for different ages/interests Where do spaces currently use/value, such as suitability for informal sports and provide key walking/cycling Within Active Travel Biodiversity, cta, sports, Public Access Visual interest such as variety and colour play/ Number of other facilities Which sites do or links? Agricultural curtilage/a Historic Local Landscape value Level of anti-social behaviour Conservation Ancient OCW Flood Zone Networks (Directly In view allotments, significant visual Individual GI Site No. Site Name (Unrestricted, Description of planting, surface textures, mix of green variety of routes/ walking routes Level of use within a certain distance that could best provide (Public rights of way Land SAC SSSI LNR LWS djoining In CA? park/garde Heritage Landscape Type of open space in Local Value Further Details/ Sensitivity to Change Summary Opportunities and perceptions of safety Target Areas Woodlands S (Worst) adjacent or containing cone? interest or townscape protections Limited, Restricted) and blue assets, presence of public art /presence, quality and usage of play perform the same function alternatives, if any National Cycle Network Classification listed n Assets this area a network) importance, significant area equipment/ Important local connections building? of high flood risk (flood zone presence of interactive public art within Oxford) Below ground Above ground 3)) archaeology archaeology

Sensitive to the loss of maturing and loss of vegetation, particularly Has no specific function other Recommended cycle route (Tow College owned land which has restricted access and no links via active Oriel College Land Owned by Oriel college Open riverside flood-plain meadow. The floodplain trees, grassland management The College are already in than as an informal nature Path runs to the east of this site, yes - Pastoral Floodplains - Thames travel networks; the college are improving the habitats in this site, 347 (Formerly in HELAA as Limited who are in the process of college have begun a programme of tree There are some paths. Occasional ASB issue Low N/A Urban No No No No Yes No No 3b No no yes no no High for recreational use, flood defences Yes Outdoor Sports the process of enhancing area but provides and with access to cycle path/lane at adj (Isis) South although the site is only a CTA at present. The site is largely in flood zone Iffley Meadow) improving this habitat. planting. which may affect the area, this habitat. important riverside habitat. Donnington Bridge Rd/Weirs Lane 3b and is in an area of high landscape value development which could obstruct views of the historic core HER checked

Sensitive to urban extension onto the floodplain landscape area While the facilities are open to the public, this is a university owned sports Sensitive to the loss of maturing and Yes - a cycle premium Victorian Suburbs and Villages - facility, with a cycle route along the southern boundary. The site is not loss of vegetation, particularly Iffley Road Sports Centre Facilities open to Owned and managed by Section of cycle path/lane runs route runs along the East Oxford Low significant in terms of biodiversity but it is significant in terms of flood 380 Maintained as a sports field. Urban No No No No No No No 3b no no yes no no floodplain trees, grassland management Yes Outdoor Sports Is part of site 327. (west) the public. the University. past the site southern boundary of Pastoral Floodplains - Thames High management as the majority of the site is in flood zone 3b. the site for recreational use, flood defences the site (Isis) South straddles two townscape zones with one being valued highly and the other which may affect the area, with a low valuation. development which could obstruct enigmatic finds and views of the historic core features

These private gardens have restricted accessibility although there is a All bar one OCC owned PROW in the site. The site is a LWS. Also, the site has important hydrology Land Adjacent to Lye High Quality Fen areas in many of the used by owners Yes - a PROW runs Open Hills - Southfield Park and Loss of hedgerow boundaries, stream open up fen areas with 387 Restricted garden in private N/A N/A 2 Lye Valley Fen Urban No No No Yes No No No 3b no no no no no High function as it is partly in flood zone 3b and also adjacent to the Lye Valley Yes LWS & SSSI Valley gardens occasionally through the site Hospitals Complex edges and woodland owners permission ownership SSSI function as the site is mostly in flood zone 3b. The site is in an area of high landscape value as well as Roman finds having been found in the area Roman finds

Consultation responses received as This private animal grazing space is connected via an adjacent PROW. The Yes - a PROW begins part of OLP2036 site lies partially within flood zone 3b. The site has no biodiversity Land at Meadow Medium/large sized sloped paddock in Historic Village Cores - Iffley Sensitive to loss of vegetation, both 389 Restricted Privately owned. Used for keeping horses. No issues. Low Nearby similar site 388. Urban No No No No No No No 3b on the eastern edge of no yes yes no no Moderate established that the designations or functions. It is in an area of moderate landscape value; Yes None Lane/Church Way historic Iffley Village. Village private and public the site public value the area however, this site is of particular significance in retaining the rural for interaction with aesthetic of the area. wildlife. HER checked

Sensitive to the loss of maturing and loss of vegetation, grassland Close to Cycle route Yes - a PROW runs Land at Wolvercote Pastoral Floodplains - Thames management for recreational use, flood The site is accessible to the public and connected via PROW. It is in FZ3b as 390 Good Part of canal walk Walking Birdwatching nature watching low Medium N/A on towpath and Grade 3 No No No No Yes No No 3b along the eastern no no no no no High Yes None All along the canal route Viaduct (west of canal) (Isis) North defences which may affect the area, well as being in the CTA. It is in an area of high landscape value walking routes boundary of the site development in the adjacent area which near Roman will damage views from the area. settlement

Sensitive to the loss of maturing and Yes - a PROW runs loss of vegetation, grassland Close to Cycle route The site is part of the CTA and a LWS, it is connected via PROW and Land at Wolvercote along the eastern and Pastoral Floodplains - Thames management for recreational use, flood 391 Good Part of canal walk low ? N/A on towpath and Grade 3 No No No Yes Yes No No 3b no no no no no High accessible to the public, it is largely in flood zone 3b as well as being in an Yes LWS All along the canal route Viaduct (east of canal) southern boundaries of (Isis) North defences which may affect the area, walking routes area of high landscape quality the site development in the adjacent area which Nearby Canal will damage views from the area. HER checked Heritage

Sensitive to the loss of maturing and Maintained as part of a loss of vegetation, particularly Yes - a cycle super The site has limited public access although is connected via cycle route, it sports ground including a floodplain trees, grassland management Land east of Abingdon Small corner of Brasenose College sports In line with use as a route runs along the yes - Pastoral Floodplains - Thames is largely in flood zone 3b is in an area assessed as being of high landscape 392 Limited stone vaulted drainage Used a sports ground. No issues. Grade 4 No No No No No No No 3b no no no no High for recreational use, flood defences Yes Outdoor Sports Road (north) ground adjacent to Abingdon Rd. private college facility. western boundary of adj (Isis) South value as well as connected via cycle route. It is important in maintaining ditch under the Abingdon which may affect the area, the site the setting of Christchurch Rd. development which could obstruct views of the historic core HER checked

Sensitive to the loss of maturing and Similar area of loss of vegetation, particularly Yes - a cycle super Small area of unmaintained wasteland wasteland to the floodplain trees, grassland management The site is within a CTA and likely to function as a wildlife corridor. It is in Land east of Abingdon Unmaintained area of route runs along the Pastoral Floodplains - Thames 393 Restricted. with brambles and a small number of None No issues Low south of Oxford Grade 4 No No No No Yes No No 3b no no no no no High for recreational use, flood defences flood zone 3b, is of high landscape value and connected via cycle route Yes Outdoor Sports Road (south) fenced wasteland. western boundary of (Isis) South trees. Spires Hotel, parallel which may affect the area, although it has restricted access. the site to Abingdon Rd. development which could obstruct views of the historic core HER checked None, this is a unique The site is of no biodiversity or flood management significance and in an Large, sloped, wooded plot environment and habitat in Ageing and loss of landscape features Land Rear of Green Urban wooded plot with many fine large Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - area of low landscape value. The site is not connected to the active travel 396 Unrestricted within an area of housing Walk through wooded habitat. No issues. Low this vicinity and enhances the Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Low and trees. Development which causes No None Nothing needed. Ridges trees. Sandhills and Risinghurst network. However, this is a unique environment and habitat in this vicinity with central path. setting of the surrounding loss of connectivity to the countryside and enhances the setting of the surrounding houses. houses. HER checked

Currently serves no other This is a publicly accessible OCC maintained area. The area is of purpose other than as a OCC managed. Regular Lies adjacent to Cowley Marsh Yes - a PROW runs Land rear of Reliance Open Flat green space behind housing National cycle route 57 runs past Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - Sensitive to aging and loss of vegetation significance in terms of biodiversity as it is a OCWS but has no flood Outdoor Sports and habitat for certain species 398 Unrestricted litter and maintenance Used only for dog walking. Occasional fly-tipping. Low Park with its play facilities and Cowley Marsh Park. Urban No No No No No No Yes 1 along the northern no no yes no no Moderate/ High Yes Way development. this site along Barracks Lane Florence Park and Cowley Marsh and the loss of open space management role (FZ1) and is in an area of moderate to high landscape OCWS connected with the original regime in place. extensive open spaces. boundary of the site value. It is connected via PROW wider marshland habitat of this area. HER checked

Consultation This is a small, managed, locked green area which is used for the habitats responses received as of species connected with the original area, although the site currently has part of OLP2036 Land to the rear and no biodiversity designations. The site is also unimportant in terms of flood Managed by Oxford Small grass field and wildlife corridor on No Historic Village Cores - Iffley established that the Sensitive to loss of vegetation, both 399 North of Church Cottage, Limited (locked) Nature watching and conservation work. Low Low Increased public access. Urban No No No No No No 1 No yes - adj yes no no no Moderate management as it is exclusively in flood zone 1. However, it is in an area of Yes None Greater Preservation Trust slope divided by ancient hedge. Village public value the area private and public Church Way moderate landscape and the site does provide a green setting for a grade II as a wild meadow listed building as well as protecting the rural aesthetic of the area. The site and for general open is not linked to the active travel network. space. HER checked

Consultation responses received as part of OLP2036 The site is adjacent to the This small park is closely mown which means it is of little biodiversity Yes - a PROW runs established that the OCC managed green open much larger Marston Marston Recreation Inter-war/ Post-war Suburb - New Area is closely mown - little biodiversity value. In terms of flood management, this site is of low value as it is wholly 430 Wadham Park Unrestricted There is little visual interest in this space The site is mown grass with some paths across Low Low Urban No No No No No No No 1 along the western no no yes no no Low public value the area No Outdoor Sports space Recreation Ground, which has Ground Marston use, loss of trees in flood zone 1. It is also in an area of low landscape quality as a result. It boundary of the site for provision of a variety of facilities is connected via PROW children's play area and provision of open and green space. HER checked This is currently isolated, low usage, publicly accessible green space and Large informal green space for Tree-lined meadow with a network of habitat. However, it has no biodiversity designations and no use in terms Signage needed to inform walking/dog/walking and as a place of retreat None, this is a unique green Outdoor Sports, Managed as an informal footpaths. Contains a number of large Cycle path/lane runs along Yes - a PROW runs Open Hills - Southfield Park and Loss of hedgerow boundaries, stream of flood management. However, this is the site of Roman field systems people of the existence of 432 Warneford Meadow Unrestricted for the staff, patients and visitors of the nearby No issues. Low space for the hospital and N/A. Urban No No No No No No Yes 1 no no no no no High Yes town green, and green space and habitat. mature trees and is bordered on one side Warneford Lane through the site Hospitals Complex edges and woodland and the area itself is of high landscape value, noted for its woods and this slightly isolated green Churchill Hospital. Contains a small number of important habitat. OCWS by the boundary brook. streams. A PROW runs through the site and it is a town green. The site space which is underused. benches. contains a OCWS of the same name. Roman field system There is no seating. This Short cycle on residential roads to A small patch of public housing amenity land. The site is of no biodiversity Westlands Drive and Urban green maintained by Small urban green within an area of Just provides visual interest and improves the Lies adjacent to Northway Inter-war/ Post-war Suburb - New Area is closely mown - little biodiversity may have been removed to 434 Unrestricted No issues at present. Low N/A link up with recommended cycle Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Low or flood management significance. The landscape in this area are also of No Outdoor Sports Redlands Road Square Street Scenes. housing, with trees, shrubs and hedges. setting of nearby housing. recreation ground. Marston use, loss of trees stop ASB but would be way at copse Lane/Saxon Way low value. The site is not linked to the active travel network. welcomed. HER checked A small patch of public housing amenity land. The site is of no biodiversity Housing Amenity Land, Grounds maintained by Communal grass areas surrounding flats Provides a green setting for the flats and Cycle path/lane runs along Post 1960s suburbs - Blackbird Sensitive to ageing and loss of mature 450 Unrestricted Some fly-tipping. Low N/A N/A Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Moderate or flood management significance. The landscape in this area are also of No None Nothing required. Sorrell Road Housing. with a small number of trees. communal grass area for residents. Watlington rd. Leys trees and vandalism of public areas moderate value. The site is not linked to the active travel network. HER checked Yes - a cycle super A small patch of public housing amenity land. The site is of no biodiversity Only serves as a visual amenity as it lies route and a cycle This area serves as an entry place to Housing Amenity Land, Regular mowing regime in Small roadside grass area, hedge-lined on National Cycle Route 51 runs past Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - or flood management significance. The landscape in this area are also of Trees could be planted on 451 Unrestricted immediately adjacent to the busy Banbury Rd No issues. Low N/A N/A Urban No No No No No No No 1 premium route run no no no no no Low Oxford and is therefore sensitive to No None Jordan Hill Road place. three sides. this site North Oxford Fringes low value, although it serves as an entry point to the city. It is connected this space? so not suitable for ball games. along the eastern change via cycle route boundary of the site HER checked A small patch of public housing amenity land. The site is of no biodiversity Housing Amenity Land, Maintained as a grassed Small grassed area bordered by houses, National Cycle Route 51 runs past Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - 452 Unrestricted Dog walking and as a walk-through. No issues Low Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Moderate Ageing and loss of native trees or flood management significance. The landscape in this area are also of No None David Walter Close area. bungalows and roads. this site Cutteslowe/ Sunnymead moderate value. The site is not linked to the active travel network. HER checked Housing Amenity Land A small patch of public housing amenity land. The site is of no biodiversity Central 'green' surrounded by blocks of None, this is a unique open off Townsend Square Well maintained 'urban Just provides visual interest and improves the Recommended Cycle route run Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - Sensitive to aging and loss of vegetation or flood management significance. The landscape in this area are also of 453 Unrestricted flats. Contains a number of semi-mature No issues. Low space for this housing N/A Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Moderate/ High No None Nothing needed. and Donnington green'. setting of nearby housing. past this site Florence Park and Cowley Marsh and the loss of open space moderate value and sensitive to the loss of green areas. The site is not trees. development. Community Centre linked to the active travel network. HER checked Housing Amenity Land A small patch of public housing amenity land. The site is of no biodiversity and garages, between Small urban green by housing containing a Recommended cycle route along Sensitive to ageing and loss of mature 454 Unrestricted Maintained by OCC. Provides visual interest to area of housing. No issues. Low N/A N/A Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Post 1960s suburbs - Wood Farm High or flood management significance. The green spaces in this area are also No None N/A Wood Farm Road and small number of trees. Wood Farm Rd oaks and vandalism of public areas of high landscape value. The site is not linked to the active travel network. Nuffield Road HER checked A small patch of public housing amenity land. The site is of no biodiversity Housing Amenity land, Small are of maintained grass, featureless, Cycle path/lane along A40 and Sensitive to ageing and loss of mature 455 Unrestricted Maintained by OCC Dog walking and for children's play. Low Low Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Post 1960s suburbs - Wood Farm High or flood management significance. The green spaces in this area are also No None Nether Durnford some medium sized trees. Horspath Driftway oaks and vandalism of public areas of high landscape value. The site is not linked to the active travel network.

Consultation responses received as Sensitive to the loss of maturing and There is a public access through the farm via a part of OLP2036 loss of vegetation, particularly There are opportunities to track which leads to college sports grounds. The area is used privately as paddocks and has low use and accessibility. It Remnant of a farm with a few remaining Yes - a PROW runs established that the floodplain trees, grassland management improve the grass land to The farm and its buildings provide visual also has no biodiversity designations but is important in terms of flood Well maintained fields, small fields and horse paddocks. The None, this is a unique site with along the southern and Pastoral Floodplains - Cherwell public value the area for recreational use, flood defences complement the SSSI, the 462 Park Farm, Marston Restricted interest for walkers/dog walkers, though this No issues. Low N/A Cycle Path along Marston Rd Urban No No No No No No No 3b no no yes no no High management as it is a flood zone 3b site. The area is of high landscape Yes None paddocks and buildings. farmhouse and an historic Oak barn are historic buildings. eastern boundaries of Valley for provision of green which may affect the area, walking paths, and to make route is only used by a very small number of value and is sensitive to loss of vegetation and green space. The site is preserved. the site and open space, development of infrastructure nearby the green space more people, other than the students who use the connected via PROW social/community which could affect the rural character accessible. sports ground. cohesion, and local of the area. landscape character.

HER checked Quality as a space to spend Proximity and quality of Biodiver Water Heritage and sense of Active travel networks Agriculture Conclusion time alternatives sity Manage place GI network (More than 1 of: good level of public Activities for different ages/interests Where do spaces currently use/value, such as suitability for informal sports and provide key walking/cycling Within Active Travel Biodiversity, cta, sports, Public Access Visual interest such as variety and colour play/ Number of other facilities Which sites do or links? Agricultural curtilage/a Historic Local Landscape value Level of anti-social behaviour Conservation Ancient OCW Flood Zone Networks (Directly In view allotments, significant visual Individual GI Site No. Site Name (Unrestricted, Description of planting, surface textures, mix of green variety of routes/ walking routes Level of use within a certain distance that could best provide (Public rights of way Land SAC SSSI LNR LWS djoining In CA? park/garde Heritage Landscape Type of open space in Local Value Further Details/ Sensitivity to Change Summary Opportunities and perceptions of safety Target Areas Woodlands S (Worst) adjacent or containing cone? interest or townscape protections Limited, Restricted) and blue assets, presence of public art /presence, quality and usage of play perform the same function alternatives, if any National Cycle Network Classification listed n Assets this area a network) importance, significant area equipment/ Important local connections building? of high flood risk (flood zone presence of interactive public art within Oxford) Below ground Above ground 3)) archaeology archaeology

Consultation This site has limited access as it maintained privately by Ruskin college. The responses received as site is insignificant in terms of biodiversity and flood management but is of part of OLP2036 Recommended cycle route along Yes - a PROW runs historical significance. The site is adjacent to a Roman site as well as being Maintained as a college College buildings, grassed area and small Picturesque green area on a slope with lots of Historic Village Cores - Old established that the Sensitive to loss of vegetation, both 463 Ruskin Field Limited No issues. High Dunstan Rd and Cycle path/lane Grade 4 No No No No No No No 1 along the eastern yes - adj yes no no no High adjacent and important in the setting of a grade II building in addition to Yes None facility. woodland. seating for students. Headington Core public value the area private and public along A40 boundary of the site being important to protecting the general historic green setting of the for its contribution to area. In terms of landscape, the area is sensitive to the loss of both public the historical setting and private green spaces. of Old Headington. Adj IA and Roman site

This is an area of unmanaged scrubland of limited accessibility. The site Sensitive to the loss of maturing and contains a OCWS as well as being within a CTA and likely to function as a loss of vegetation, grassland wildlife corridor. The area is also important for managing flooding as it is Earmarked for Land adjacent Seacourt Unmanaged scrubland This land is earmarked for the extension of the Some ASB issues including fly- Pastoral Floodplains - Thames management for recreational use, flood mostly in flood zone 3b. The site is also very significant historically as it development as the 464 Limited Unmanaged informal green space. Low N/A N/A Cycle path/lane along Botley Rd Grade 4 No No No No Yes No Yes 3b No yes no no no no High Yes OCWS P&R over a former tip. Seacourt Park and Ride. tipping. (Isis) North defences which may affect the area, contains a scheduled monument, former hospital and could contains extension to the adjacent SAM Seacourt development in the adjacent area which prehistoric parch marks. the site is of very high landscape value and is very Park and Ride. Parchmarks Deserted will damage views from the area. sensitive to the loss of green space and vegetation. The site is not linked to (prehistoric?), Medieval the active travel network. Thames Channel Village This green space is part of a larger public recreational ground which There is a larger play area OCC managed. Regular contains a play park spaces for informal sports, although this site is solely This is not a well-used Edge of Valentia Rd rec Flat green space open on one side to the Contains a play area for younger children and close by at the top of South Recommended cycle route runs Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - 465 Unrestricted litter and maintenance No issues. Low South Park. Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Low Ageing and loss of native trees green space. The site contains no biodiversity designations and is all in No Outdoor Sports facility and reuse of the ground Headington Hill road but tree-lined on the back boundary. open spaces for informal sports. Park, which also has large past this site along Valentia Rd New Headington regime in place. flood zone 1. The site is also part of a post-war suburb which is of low site could be considered. areas of open green space. landscape quality. The site is not linked to the active travel network. HER checked

Has several well-used adult and children's There is further play This green space is part of a larger public recreational ground which football pitches and a brand new pavilion will equipment and play space in Improvement work to Edge of recreation OCC managed. Regular Fairly flat and slightly bland green space, Recommended cycleway runs contains a play park and pitches, although this site is solely green space. be built during 2017. Also contains a well-used High for both formal the immediately adjacent Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - rebuild the pavilion and 466 ground on Margaret Rd/ Unrestricted litter and maintenance but this partly reflects that it is primarily a No issues. None. alongside the site on Margaret Rd Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Low Ageing and loss of native trees The site contains no biodiversity designations and is all in flood zone 1. The Yes Outdoor Sports play area which is being partly refurbished to sport and play. Quarry Hollow site, but this New Headington refurbish the play area Quarry Rd regime in place. sports field rather than a park. and quarry Rd site is also part of a post-war suburb which is of low landscape quality. The coincide with the pavilion work, a basketball site provides the only sports already underway. site is not linked to the active travel network. practice hoop and youth shelter. pitches in this area of the city. HER checked Yes - a PROW runs This site constitutes part of the school playing fields and is privately Recommended cycle way runs 20th Century Fringe Business, Loss of mature trees to age or Edge of Playing fields along the southern and accessible as a result. The land is not important for flood management as 467 past this site along Sandy Lane Urban No No No No No No No 1 no no no no no Industry and Retail- Littlemore Low development, fragmenting of ecological No Outdoor Sports Oxford Academy western boundary of it is solely in flood zone 1. The site is of low landscape value as it is located West Business and Science Park networks as a result of developments the site next to a significant industrial estate. it is connected via PROW HER checked Sensitive to the loss of maturing and loss of vegetation, particularly This open field area is accessible by the public. It is with a CTA and likely to Yes - a PROW runs floodplain trees, grassland management function as a wildlife corridor. The site also is important for flood Open field area with desire Farmland and some semi mature National Cycle Route 51 runs past along some of the Pastoral Floodplains - Cherwell for recreational use, flood defences 468 Sunnymead unlimited Walking, wildlife watching low low N/A N/A Grade 4 No No No Yes Yes No No 3b no no no no no High management as the majority of the site is in flood zone 3b. The landscape Yes None N/A line paths hedgerows this site eastern boundary of Valley which may affect the area, is also of high quality and is sensitive to the loss of vegetation and green the site development of infrastructure nearby space. a PROW runs along the boundary which could affect the rural character HER checked of the area.

This site is largely farmland, divided up into small fields, although it does contain other institutes. The site is of high value in terms of flood The farmland is made up of mainly small Maintained as arable Sensitive to the loss of maturing and management as it is largely in flood zone 3b. The site has a critical Private farmland fields with many hedgerows and trees. It is farmland and grass Public use only along loss of vegetation, grassland biodiversity function as it contains a SSSI, several LWSs and OCWs as well North of Botley Road/ apart from the bordered to the east by the River Thames. Occasional ASB issue together Yes - a PROW runs Interpretation boards meadows. The Nunnery The Thames path runs through the Nunnery site the Thames towpath None, for Godstow Nunnery Recommended cycle path along Grade 2 Pastoral Floodplains - Thames management for recreational use, flood as being in a conservation target area. The site also functions as a flood 469 around Binsey/ Cripley Godstow nunnery The northern most section of this land with fly-tipping by the nunnery N/A No No No Yes Yes No Yes 3b along the eastern yes yes no no no High Yes OCWS needed for the Godstow site is owned, managed which provides a place of interest. bordering the nunnery which is a unique, historic site. Fisher Row and Tow Path Grade 4 (Isis) North defences which may affect the area, plain with the majority of the site being in flood zone 3b. The site is also Meadow site which is contains the picturesque remains of site. boundary of the site Nunnery site. and maintained by the site. Godstow Abbey development in the adjacent area which very significant historically as it contains several different listed buildings unrestricted Godstow Nunnery/Abbey in a riverside, University. SAM a Nunnery will damage views from the area. as well as having prehistoric marks on the site. The area is of very high meadow setting. Godstow Abbey and and landscape. landscape quality as it preserves the rural aesthetic of the area and is very prehistoric parch Ridge and sensitive to change. The site is connected via PROW marks furrow

Sensitive to the loss of maturing and This scrub and wetland is of limited accessibility. It is of high biodiversity loss of vegetation, grassland value as it is LWS, immediately adjacent to a SSSI. It is in a CTA and likely SLINC North of Godstow Scrub woodland wet an important wet area and with little Rough path probably from dog walking bird and National cycle Route 5 runs past Pastoral Floodplains - Thames management for recreational use, flood to function as a wildlife corridor. The site is of flood management value as Interpretation board on- 470 Limited low Low Some riverine areas all around N/A Grade 4 No No No Yes Yes No No 3b No no yes no no no High Yes LWS Bridge grassland human interference wildlife watching Godstow Rd (Isis) North defences which may affect the area, 40% of the site is in flood zone. The area is very sensitive to change and site development in the adjacent area which this area is of particular note as it protects the setting of the Wolvercote will damage views from the area. urban village. It is not connected via active travel network HER checked Sensitive to the loss of maturing and loss of vegetation, particularly This important wetland area is accessible by the public and is important in floodplain trees, grassland management This could be OPS site and Sloping bank to river in field Yes Yes - a PROW runs terms of biodiversity as it is both adjacent to an LWS as well as containing SLINC North of Marston Riverside route will give access to Pastoral Floodplains - Cherwell for recreational use, flood defences Interpretation board on- 471 Unrestricted has some interesting an important wet area Walking bird watching Low High as near pub next to pub has same floristic N/A Grade 4 No No No No No No prop 3b along the northern no no no no no High a proposed OCWS. It is also critical to flood management as it is wholly in Yes None Ferry many locations within city Valley which may affect the area, site ground flora diversity osed boundary of the site flood zone 3b. It is also part of the central floodplain area which is of high development of infrastructure nearby value and highly sensitive to change. It is connected via PROW which could affect the rural character HER checked of the area. This site is of low significance in terms of flood management (flood zone Yes - a PROW borders 1). It is within a CTA and likely to function as a wildlife corridor. In terms of Extension to Colthorn Recommended Cycle way along Historic Village Cores - Old Sensitive to loss of vegetation, both 472 Grade 4 No No No No Yes No No 1 the western boundary no yes yes no no Moderate landscape it is part of a moderately valued landscape and is of particular Yes None farm site #359 Oxford Rd, Old Marston Marston Core private and public of the site significance as this site is important in terms of retaining the rural setting on the eastern side of back Lane, a PROW ? Sensitive to the loss of maturing and The site has limited public accessibility but is of high value for biodiversity SLINC west of Willow Yes - a connector cycle Attractive 'semi-rural' part tree-lined loss of vegetation, especially floodplain as it contains a large LWS a in addition to being part of a CTA and likely to walk & site to east –an Large, long grass meadow Walking route through semi-rural setting with Further accessible meadow Recommended cycle way along route and a PROW run Pastoral Floodplains - Hinksey/ 473 Limited meadow, bordered to the east by the No issues. Low N/A Grade 4 No No No Yes Yes No Yes 3b no no yes no no High trees, grassland management for function as wildlife corridor. In terms of flood management, the site is very Yes LWS and OCWS Nothing needed. extension of Bulstake with a public footpath. opportunities to observe fauna/flora. land exists to the south-east. Willow Walk along the eastern Bulstake Streams Hinksey Stream. recreational use, flood defences which important as it is almost entirely in flood zone 3b. It is connected to the stream SLINC site. boundary of the site may affect the area active travel network and partially contains a OCWS. HER checked

Sensitive to the loss of maturing and The site is the verge of the railway, also next to a large pond. It is within a National Cycle Route 5 and local loss of vegetation, especially floodplain CTA and likely to function as a wildlife corridor. The site is also in flood Yes - a PROW runs Pastoral Floodplains - Hinksey/ 474 Extension to site #127 cycle route 7 run close to South Grade 4 No No No No Yes No No 3b no no yes no no High trees, grassland management for zone 3b and is therefore of some value for flood management. The site is Yes None through the site Bulstake Streams Hinksey recreational use, flood defences which of poor landscape value but is part of a wider floodplain landscape which may affect the area is very sensitive to loss and change. a PROW runs through the site HER checked Railway An alternative site Sensitive to the loss of maturing and could be found if Yes - a cycle super This urban campsite has restricted accessibility. It is with a CTA and likely There is potential to Land adjacent Cold Maintained as a campsite loss of vegetation, especially floodplain Some areas for tents but now mainly used for needed as a National Cycle Route 5 and local route runs along the Pastoral Floodplains - Hinksey/ to function as a wildlife corridor.. Although the site itself may not be of enhance the facility by 475 Harbour campsite and Limited but now mainly used as Urban campsite with some trees. No issues. Moderate None Grade 4 No No No No Yes No No 3b no no no no no High trees, grassland management for Yes None motor homes. campsite has few cycle route 7 close to the site southern boundary of Bulstake Streams high landscape quality, the wider area is and is sensitive to loss of green increasing the level of behind Go Outdoors bays for motor homes. recreational use, flood defences which specific the site space and vegetation. It is in flood zone 3b and connected via cycle route visual interest. may affect the area requirements. HER checked

Is an OCC managed area of freshly planted trees. Although the site itself is Sensitive to the loss of maturing and Yes - a cycle super poorly situated between a rail line and a main road, it is part of a wider Contains a copse of many recently planted loss of vegetation, especially floodplain Managed and maintained Paths through the copse for walking/dog National Cycle Route 5 runs 7 route runs along the Pastoral Floodplains - Hinksey/ townscape area which is of high value and sensitive to the loss of 476 Kendal's Copse Limited trees, but lies in a poor setting between a Fairly regular fly-tipping. Low None N/A Grade 4 No No No No Yes No No 3b no no no no no High trees, grassland management for Yes None Low by OCC as a nature area. walking. close to the site northern and western Bulstake Streams vegetation. The site is also of some flood management value as the site is road and the railway line. recreational use, flood defences which boundaries of the site in flood zone 3b. In terms of biodiversity, it is part of a CTA and likely to may affect the area function as a wildlife corridor. It is connected via cycle route

Loss of popular hedgerow and willow Yes - a super cycle and intensive landscape management route runs along the This land has restricted accessibility and is used primarily as animal affecting the biodiversity of the area. western boundary, a paddocks. It is within a CTA and likely to function as a wildlife corridor. It This riverside floodplain Sensitive to the loss of maturing and Land behind Land behind connector cycle route Open River Terrace - St Clements is, however, high value in terms of flood management as it is in flood zone meadow would have high Maintained as a paddock Open meadow with prominent ridge and Used only for horse loss of vegetation, particularly 477a Oxford Spires (Formerly Restricted Used only for horse grazing and paddock. No issues. None. N/A Access to towpath Grade 4 No No No No Yes No No 3b and PROW runs along yes no yes no no Pastoral Floodplains - Thames High 3b. It is of historic significance as it is the site of a former civil war outpost, Yes None potential to become a for horses furrow earthworks throughout. grazing. floodplain trees, grassland management the Four Pillars) the eastern boundary (Isis) South a grade II listed building as well as containing ridge and furrow. The site is wildflower meadow if for recreational use, flood defences and a cycle premium also part of a landscape of high value and is sensitive to change. It is usage changed. which may affect the area, route runs through the connected by active travel development which could obstruct site Eastwyke farm, Civil War outpost, ridge views of the historic core and furrow

Sensitive to the loss of maturing and The site is of high biodiversity value as it contains both a OCWS, and LWS Yes - a connector cycle loss of vegetation, particularly Recommended cycle path and and it is with a CTA and likely to function as a wildlife corridor. The site is SLINC to North of Weirs route runs through the floodplain trees, grassland management access to cycle path/lane on Pastoral Floodplains - Thames also part of the central floodplains and is important in terms of flood 478 Lane (Long Bridge Nature Grade 4 No No No Yes Yes No Yes 3b site and a PROW runs no no yes no no High for recreational use, flood defences Yes LWS and OCWS Donnington Bridge Rd and Weirs (Isis) South management as the site is largely in flood zone 3b. It is also of high Park) along the eastern which may affect the area, Lane landscape value and is sensitive to change as a result. It contains a cycle boundary development which could obstruct route and is connected to a PROW GDII listed views of the historic core boundary stone

Sensitive to the loss of maturing and This site is a private seating area for patrons of the pub but it of high loss of vegetation, particularly biodiversity value as it contains an LWS. It is within a CTA and likely to Isis Hotel (now Isis pub) floodplain trees, grassland management Maintained as the grounds Seating area for the public house and Seating area for customers of the Isis Public Some ASB issues connected to Specifically forms the grounds Cycle path/lane along A423 and Pastoral Floodplains - Thames function as a wildlife corridor.. In terms of flood management, the area is The space is managed in a 479 and surrounding SLINC Limited Moderate. N/A Grade 5 No No No Yes Yes No No 3b No no no no no no High for recreational use, flood defences Yes LWS to the pub. adjacent areas of functional garden. House. unauthorised mooring. of the public house. towpath along River Thames (Isis) South of high value as it is largely in flood zone 3b. It is part of the central low maintenance regime. area which may affect the area, floodplains which are of high value and sensitive to change. it is not development which could obstruct connected via active travel views of the historic core HER checked

As #347 is Owned by Sensitive to the loss of maturing and Oriel college who loss of vegetation, particularly The site a functioning floodplain of high flood management value as Meadow Lane / opposite are in the process of Open riverside flood-plain floodplain trees, grassland management almost all of the site is in floodzone 3b. It is within a CTA and likely to yes - Pastoral Floodplains - Thames 480 Isis boat house, Limited improving this meadow. The college have begun Urban No No No No Yes No No 3b No no yes no no High for recreational use, flood defences function as a wildlife corridor. In terms of landscape, the area is of high Yes None adj (Isis) South (extension to site #347) habitat. Then I a programme of tree planting. which may affect the area, value and sensitive to change; in particular, this area served to separate would think this site development which could obstruct some of Oxford's urban villages. It is not connected via active travel is also views of the historic core ? The site is publically accessible but has low usage besides walking and Yes - a PROW runs informal play. The site is of high biodiversity value as it is an LWS. It is of North of Barracks Lane High as a close location can act as a Reservoir for flora/fauna as High looking at well Low as golf course dominates National cycle Route 57 runs along the southern and Open Hills - Southfield Park and Loss of hedgerow boundaries, stream some more varied planting 481 Unrestricted A good area for informal play and walking Low Cowley Marsh Park. Urban No No No Yes No No No 3b no no no no no High low flood management value as although it contains 3b flood area, only a Yes LWS SLINC from city area around it are fairly monoculture used paths area along Barracks Lane western boundary of Hospitals Complex edges and woodland to attract wildlife small minority of the site is in even flood zone 2. The site is part of an area the site of high landscape value and is connected via PROW Neo and BA finds Quality as a space to spend Proximity and quality of Biodiver Water Heritage and sense of Active travel networks Agriculture Conclusion time alternatives sity Manage place GI network (More than 1 of: good level of public Activities for different ages/interests Where do spaces currently use/value, such as suitability for informal sports and provide key walking/cycling Within Active Travel Biodiversity, cta, sports, Public Access Visual interest such as variety and colour play/ Number of other facilities Which sites do or links? Agricultural curtilage/a Historic Local Landscape value Level of anti-social behaviour Conservation Ancient OCW Flood Zone Networks (Directly In view allotments, significant visual Individual GI Site No. Site Name (Unrestricted, Description of planting, surface textures, mix of green variety of routes/ walking routes Level of use within a certain distance that could best provide (Public rights of way Land SAC SSSI LNR LWS djoining In CA? park/garde Heritage Landscape Type of open space in Local Value Further Details/ Sensitivity to Change Summary Opportunities and perceptions of safety Target Areas Woodlands S (Worst) adjacent or containing cone? interest or townscape protections Limited, Restricted) and blue assets, presence of public art /presence, quality and usage of play perform the same function alternatives, if any National Cycle Network Classification listed n Assets this area a network) importance, significant area equipment/ Important local connections building? of high flood risk (flood zone presence of interactive public art within Oxford) Below ground Above ground 3)) archaeology archaeology This is an area of private gardens which are largely wooded and Victorian Suburbs and Villages - overgrown. The site is currently in flood zone 1. The site is of minor Use in keeping with No Reference Back gardens to Rear of Recommended cycle way at Hill East Oxford Low heritage value as it is partly made up from the garden of an OHAR site. The Some could be better 482 Private Some overgrown Large numbers of mature trees. Private gardens No issues. function as private N/A N/A Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Loss of hedgerow boundaries, stream No None Hill Top Road Top Rd Open Hills - Southfield Park and High site is astride two townscape areas but the most appropriate of the two to maintained. gardens. edges and woodland Hospitals Complex one is garden of the site is of high landscape value and is noted for its streams and woodlands. The site is not connected via active travel OHAR site The site has limited accessibility, although it contains several PROWs and is Pond, butterfly mounds, hazel copse, well maintained by the Oxford Urban Wildlife Group. It is of high Maintained as nature Volunteering activities, open days for general Boundary Brook SLINC Is miniature meadow, orchard, Cowley Marsh nature reserve Recommended cycle route runs Yes - several PROWs Open Hills - Southfield Park and Loss of hedgerow boundaries, stream biodiversity value as it contains a former OCWS, uprated to an LWS as well 483 Limited reserve by Oxford Urban public, used by Larkrise School for forest school Low Moderate Urban No No Yes Yes No No No 1 no no no no no High Yes LWS and OCWS this different to 577? demonstration wildlife garden, wild areas less than 1/2 mile away. past this site run through the site Hospitals Complex edges and woodland as a local nature reserve. It is of limited value in terms of flood Wildlife Group sessions. and maintained paths. management as it lies wholly in floodzone 1. It is part of an area of high landscape value which is vulnerable to change. HER checked This is a private site which is intended to be opened for educational Purchased and managed by Yes - a PROW runs purposes. The site is a LWS. It is with a CTA and likely to function as a Extension of Stansfeld Oxford Trust who plan to Diverse for a and fauna including a pond once open it will be Recommended cycle route along Yes No Historic Village Cores - Headington OCWS and Outdoor 484 Private Will be used by schools once open low N/A N/A Urban No No No No No 1 along the northern no no no no no Moderate Woodland wildlife corridor. It is of low flood interest as it is in flood zone 1. It is part Yes improvements ongoing study centre (#437) reopen site as an and scrub woodland high Old Rd No Yes Quarry Sport boundary of the site of an area which is of medium landscape value and is noted for being educational resource largely wooded. It is connected via a PROW HER checked The site has unrestricted public access and it contains some scrub and bog, Medium sided are of woodland/scrub . which are good for nature watching. The site is also a OCWS. It is of low Recommended cycle route along Historic Village Cores - Headington 485 SLINC Dorchester close Unrestricted Small valley with boggy area at the Nature watching. Urban No No No No No No Yes 1 No no no no no no Moderate Woodland flood management value as it is wholly in flood zone 1. It is part of a Yes OCWS Old Rd Quarry bottom. landscape which is of medium value and largely wooded although it is not connected to the active travel network

This maintained area of woodland has low usage and restricted public access. The site is of low flood management value but is of medium Nearby Millham Small area of woodland which can be Recommended cycle route along biodiversity value due to its status as a OCWS. The site is part of an area of Maintained as an area of Ford nature area Maturity and subsequent loss of 486 SLINC off fielden grove Limited accessed via the Brookes University No maintained paths, access is restricted. Low Low Jack Straws Lane a short ride Urban No No No No No No Yes 1 No no yes yes no no Garden Suburbs - Headington Hill Moderate medium landscape value, although the site itself is of special value to its Yes OCWS woodland. and the Dorris Field vegetation student campus in John Garne Way. away function as a viewpoint into Oxford, providing some of the best and most Memorial Park. close up views into the city although it is unconnected to the Active travel network

Local surveys have A heavily used, publicly accessible green space which serves as a historic Very high as a route to found that the public Important informal recreational area - trackway. The site is in flood zone 1 and is a OCWS due to the wet habitats SLINC at Peasmore Good as both a pedestrian Lots of birds and often amphibians as site Used heavily as a walking and cycling route also Medium as it has high usage Recommended cycle route along Yes - a PROW runs Inter-war/ Post-war Suburb - New ongoing with the OCC 487 Unrestricted work schools football N/A Urban No No No No No No Yes 1 no no no no no Low values the area for also has an important biodiversity it offers. Although the site is of within an area assessed as having low Yes OCWS Piece, Northway and wildlife corridor very wet acts as a short cut away from main road some ASB issues. Copse Lane at entrance to site through the site Marston countryside service stadium and OXRAD walking and its function landscape value, the area has an important biodiversity function and has a provision of space. PROW running through the site Historic trackway The site has unrestricted public access and is well managed and maintained by the BBOWT. It forms part of a wildlife corridor and is of medium Attractive nature area within a good Ageing and loss of landscape features SLINC at end of Lewis Managed and maintained Walking routes through attractive nature area Low due to hidden Unique site with connections Recommended cycle route runs Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - biodiversity value. It is part of a conservation target area and likely to 488 Unrestricted setting. Comprising a path network around No issues. None. Urban No No No No Yes No No 1 No no no no no no Low and trees. Development which causes Yes None Nothing needed. Close by BBOWT. and the opportunity to observe wildlife. location. to local author C S Lewis. along Kiln Lane Sandhills and Risinghurst function as a wildlife corridor. It is in flood zone 1. It is part of an area a central pond surrounded by trees. loss of connectivity to the countryside assessed as having a low landscape value and is unconnected to the active travel network

Sensitive to the loss of maturing and loss of vegetation, particularly floodplain trees, grassland management for recreational use, flood defences This site is used seasonally with high use in the summer and low use in consists of main pathway which may affect the area, High in summer lower Yes - a PROW runs Pastoral Floodplains - Cherwell winter. It is part of a conservation target area and likely to function as a Marston – gap between along Cherwell from many sites like this one along Cycle track runs along Marston development of infrastructure nearby 489 Unrestricted A nice river walk walking cycling fishing observing nature Low in winter as it can be N/A Grade 4 No No No No Yes No No 3b along the western no no no no no Valley High wildlife corridor. The site is of high value both in terms of flood Yes None Maintain pathway SSSI Marston Ferry Road and Cherwell Ferry Road which could affect the rural character quite muddy. boundary of the site Open River Terrace - Marston management (3b) and landscape value. The site is connected to the active open field of the area. travel network via a PROW Maturity and eventual loss of vegetation and intensive landscape management affecting the biodiversity of the area HER checked Sensitive to the loss of maturing and loss of vegetation, particularly This unrestricted access OCWS mainly used for walking is significant for its Potentially high as a floodplain trees, grassland management interesting flora. It is part of a conservation target area and likely to Not sure who manages this As a OCWS there are a Yes- a PROW borders Park Farm and adjoining A nice rural spot with some good views number of other green Pastoral Floodplains - Cherwell for recreational use, flood defences function as a wildlife corridor. The site mostly lies in flood zone 3b. The if we do then we need to 490 Unrestricted number of interesting plant walking cycling fishing observing nature Low 3 None Cycle Path along Marston Rd Grade 4 No No No No Yes No Yes 3b the north, east and no no yes no no High Yes OCWS SLINC/CS12 area and flora and fauna to look out for spaces feed into this Valley which may affect the area, site is part of a high value rural landscape area as well as containing know the species found species on this site southern boundaries one development of infrastructure nearby historic ridge and furrow. The site is also connected via active travel here and protect them Ridge and which could affect the rural character networks and is in an area of high landscape value furrow of the area.

Sensitive to the loss of maturing and loss of vegetation, grassland The site is of minor historical significance as it contains CS Lewis' former East of Wolvercote Currently an area of Open field, tree-lined along eastern Private land- some earmarked for housing National cycle Route 5 runs to the Yes - Pastoral Floodplains - Thames management for recreational use, flood garden and protects the views of the historic village core. It is 491 Paper Mill site (Nixey’s Restricted No issues. N/A N/A Grade 4 No No No No Yes No No 3b No no no no no High Yes None N/A wasteland fenced off. boundary. development. north of the site adj (Isis) North defences which may affect the area, unconnected to the active travel network and is in an area of high Field) development in the adjacent area which landscape value will damage views from the area. HER checked

Yes - a PROW runs Sensitive to the loss of maturing and This green serves to protect the views into Port Meadow from the historic Goose Green and Goose Green is just the other Footpath on southern edge of along the southern loss of vegetation, grassland Wolvercote village, it also serves as a floodplain for the adjacent river as Nothing significant Village green with Attractive village green, mainly grassland, Fenced play area for younger children with a Port Meadow, side of the road, but contains green provides access from boundary and another Pastoral Floodplains - Thames management for recreational use, flood the site is in flood zone 3b. The site is also both part of the Port Meadow Outdoor Sports and required, but there may be 524 Wolvercote Green unrestricted Godstow Rd to the north some mature trees along the eastern varied play equipment. Walking, dog walking, Low ASB Moderate nearest play area .5 Urban No Yes No No Yes No No 3b no yes no no no High Yes the only play area in Upper Wolvercote on to the canal begins from the (Isis) North defences which may affect the area, SSSI and the conservation target area on the west of the city, so is likely to SSSI some potential to improve and the canal to the east boarded and a small pond to the north. nature watching. miles away in Wolvercote towpath western edge of the development in the adjacent area which function as a wildlife corridor. A PROW runs along the boundary and the the habitats Godstow Rd site will damage views from the area. site is in an area of high landscape value HER checked Wild open space along the The Trap Grounds consists of three acres Sensitive to the loss of maturing and Oxford Canal between the of reed bed (a rare fragment of a type of Low levels of ASB compared loss of vegetation, grassland This mainly wooded green area is a LWS. It is part of a conservation target city centre and the Series of raised boardwalks and non-paved Yes - a PROW runs There is potential to Traps Grounds Nature wetland habitat once common around to other parts of the city. High None, this is a unique site and Circuit of paths and board walks Pastoral Floodplains - Thames management for recreational use, flood area and likely to function as a wildlife corridor. The area is important in 525 unrestricted northern suburb. paths. Excellent site for birdwatching, nature Moderate None Grade 4 No No No Yes Yes No No 3b along the eastern no no no no no High Yes LWS further improve the Area Oxford) and four acres of scrubland — perception of ASB amongst habitat in this area of the city only (Isis) North defences which may affect the area, terms of flooding as the site is in flood zone 3b. A PROW runs along the conservation, school trips, volunteering. boundary of the site habitats formerly waste-ground, and now a rich some local residents. development in the adjacent area which eastern boundary and the site in an area of high landscape value mosaic of wildlife habitats. will damage views from the area. HER checked Field is rather featureless and unattractive, Small fenced play area There is a large play area and Ashurst Way play Aging and loss of vegetation, grass This site is a green recreational area containing a playground. The site is of Some play equipment or fenced in on all sides. 5-a-side goals Inviting and well maintained play area with play Play area moderate, Enclosed site with no through Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - 526 Thames View Road unrestricted with adjoining grassed Low sports pitches at the nearby area and rec is half a Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Moderate maintenance causing a loss in no biodiversity or flood value and is not connected to the active travel Yes Outdoor Sports natural pay landscaping for installed, but the area seems to be almost equipment and seating . field low. access Rose Hill area. Ashurst Way Rec mile away biodiversity network. It is in an area of moderate landscape value older children in the field. exclusively used for dog walking. HER checked

Volunteers have been working to improve the The pond here is notable for its vast of park for both wildlife and visitors. Kept as open, green space array of fresh water invertebrates. Sensitive to the loss of maturing and on the edge of the urban It’s also famous for the toads which make The platform provides opportunities to pond loss of vegetation, particularly setting of Rose Hill estate, their way back here each year to spawn. None - fairly rare In dip and nearby interpretation boards depict the None, this is the only wild Enclosed site with no through floodplain trees, grassland management This site is largely wooded. It lies next to the Thames, and the site is Further work already Rivermead Nature the site has been Intermittent fly tipping issues. view of alkaline Pastoral Floodplains - Thames 527 unrestricted invertebrates that you may see. Low to moderate green space on the Rose Hill access, but does provide access to Grade 5 No No No No No No Yes 3b No no no no no no High for recreational use, flood defences partially in FZ3b. It is a OCWS and also in an area assessed as being of high Yes OCWS underway to improve the Reserve maintained as a wildlife A tiny spring opens into a flush, which has Low ASB tufa-springs and (Isis) South estate the river's edge which may affect the area, landscape value. It is not connected to the active travel network habits and public access haven and area for formed a tiny fenland. The fen then peat area. An open arena has been built with woven hazel development which could obstruct residents to reconnect disappears into the dense woodland while creating a meeting space or outdoor classroom views of the historic core with nature. the water makes it way down to the for local school children and families. Thames.

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Former quarry, now SSSI nature reserve. Nestled in the middle of Headington and close to Recreation Grounds at Margaret Road and Quarry Hollow, This site is a local nature reserve as well as an SSSI behind Ramsey Road Further improvement work Magdalen Quarry is a Similar site at Rock Edge None, this is a Magdalen Quarry Nature Enclosed site with no through Inter-war/ post-war suburb - New allotments. The site has no flood management importance, active travel on-going, including a plan 528 unrestricted wonderful example of Fossil hunting, nature watching. Low ASB. Low to moderate nature reserve, also in unique site and a Urban No Yes Yes No No No No 1 No no yes no no no Low Ageing and loss of native trees Yes SSSI Reserve access Headington routes and is in an area of low landscape value. However, this green space to install interpretation Oxford's Jurassic history Evidence of Jurassic sea creatures and Headington. SSSI is important to the rural aesthetic of the area boards and geology. The 0.4ha fossils in quarry wall. site is accredited with SSSI status for the quarry face and LNR for the biodiversity. Old stone Old stone quarry quarry

The Rock Edge SSSI is a remnant of the limestone quarries formerly worked Yes - a Super Cycle in Headington. The rocks Medium in general but Route runs along the This site is a partially wooded local nature reserve as well as a SSSI located exposed in the cliff face fossil hunting, nature watching, dog walking, Similar site at Quarry Hollow None, this is a Island of green space with roads There is potential to Rock Edge Nature Evidence of Jurassic sea creatures and well used as a western boundary Inter-war/ post-war suburb - New next to the historic quarry crossroads. The area is of no flood 529 unrestricted are of Upper Jurassic age, volunteering, outdoor classroom. Low ASB. nature reserve, also in unique site and a to either side so site does not Urban No Yes Yes No No No No 1 no no no no no Low Ageing and loss of native trees Yes SSSI further improve the Reserve fossils in quarry wall. countryside classroom while a Cycle Premium Headington management importance, has access to the local active travel network but around 140–150 million Headington. SSSI provide necessary access habitats venue Route begins from the is in an area of low landscape value years old. Site has SW corner of the site abundance of nectar- and pollen-bearing limestone- loving wild flowers. Site of cross roads quarry- post med

Lye Valley is an important The North and South Fens provide Yes - a PROW runs This site follows the Boundary Brook contains some wooded areas and is There may be some further 4.5ha site, that has been It is a very rare environment: a wet area, opportunities to walk, sit and relax or to get None, this is a Public footpath through the site north to south through made up of an SSSI and a local nature reserve and therefore has an potential to improve the credited with SSSI status fed by lime-rich springs along the valley hands-on and help protect the rare habitats. A None, this is a unique site unique site and Open Hills - Southfield Park and Loss of hedgerow boundaries, stream 530 Lye Valley unrestricted Low ASB. Moderate provides scenic walking route Urban No Yes Yes No No No No 1 the site and another no no no no no High important biodiversity function. The site is of no flood management Yes SSSI habitats, but the site due to its rare fenland and walls, It is home to many unusual plants boardwalk that snakes through the valley has within the city considered to be of Hospitals Complex edges and woodland through to Cowley Marsh runs along the western importance as it is in FZ1. A PROW runs through the site. The site is in an already has significant rare plants including the that are adapted to this environment. improved access for all visitors. national importance boundary of the site area of high landscape value volunteer input grass of Parnassus. HER checked

Medium sized park with There are other play areas fenced play area for close by at Dene Rd Rec, Yes - a Cycle Super This site contains an outdoor sports facility as well as a playground. The The range of play and urban sports Peat Moors, Hollow Access through the park provides Sensitive to loss of any of the scares younger children, teenage Play equipment for children and urban sports Hollow Way Rd Rec and Route runs along the site is also of historic interest in terms of quarrying. The site is of no 531 Hundred Acre Park unrestricted equipment and areas make this a colourful, Low ASB. High Way and Dene Rd a cut through from Troy Close and Urban No No No No No No No 1 no no no no no Post 1960s suburbs - Horspath Low vegetation and vandalism of public Yes Outdoor Sports Nothing needed at present shelter and tarmacked facilities for teenagers Hunter Close Rec and another western border of the biodiversity of flood management value as well as being in an area of low if slightly cluttered site Recs Drovers Court to Hollow Way areas basketball court play area and MUGA a short site landscape value. A cycle route runs along the boundary of the site. surrounded by high fence. distance away at Peat Moors HER checked Quality as a space to spend Proximity and quality of Biodiver Water Heritage and sense of Active travel networks Agriculture Conclusion time alternatives sity Manage place GI network (More than 1 of: good level of public Activities for different ages/interests Where do spaces currently use/value, such as suitability for informal sports and provide key walking/cycling Within Active Travel Biodiversity, cta, sports, Public Access Visual interest such as variety and colour play/ Number of other facilities Which sites do or links? Agricultural curtilage/a Historic Local Landscape value Level of anti-social behaviour Conservation Ancient OCW Flood Zone Networks (Directly In view allotments, significant visual Individual GI Site No. Site Name (Unrestricted, Description of planting, surface textures, mix of green variety of routes/ walking routes Level of use within a certain distance that could best provide (Public rights of way Land SAC SSSI LNR LWS djoining In CA? park/garde Heritage Landscape Type of open space in Local Value Further Details/ Sensitivity to Change Summary Opportunities and perceptions of safety Target Areas Woodlands S (Worst) adjacent or containing cone? interest or townscape protections Limited, Restricted) and blue assets, presence of public art /presence, quality and usage of play perform the same function alternatives, if any National Cycle Network Classification listed n Assets this area a network) importance, significant area equipment/ Important local connections building? of high flood risk (flood zone presence of interactive public art within Oxford) Below ground Above ground 3)) archaeology archaeology small, well maintained This is a small green area containing a playground. It is also significant in children's play area and Fenced play area for younger children with a Island of green space with roads HER checked- in terms of archaeology as this area has a background in Roman pottery public space within the Some large decretive stones on the ground varied play equipment. Outside of the fenced Nightingale Ave play area and Fry's Hill Park, but Post 1960s suburbs - Blackbird Sensitive to ageing and loss of mature 532 Mistletoe Green Park unrestricted No ASB, high safety. Moderate to either side so site does not Grade 3 No No No No No No No 1 No Roman pottery no no no no no Moderate manufacturing. However, it is of no biodiversity or flood importance and is Yes Outdoor Sports Nothing needed at present Greater Leys estate. within the main mowed grass areas. area is the public green with additional play and Fry's Hill Park within.5 mile not very close by. Leys trees and vandalism of public areas provide necessary access manufacturing not connected to the active travel network. It is in an area of moderate Tarmacked footpath climbing equipment and seating. landscape with kilns landscape value. across the green. around It offers an indoor and outdoor play spaces . Sensitive to the loss of maturing and This is currently the site of an adventure playground which is easily The South Oxford There may be potential to High quality wooden play equipment for The outside space has a wooden fort, tower to Blackbird Leys Adventure loss of vegetation, especially floodplain accessible from the adjacent nursery, and which is unique in the area. It is South Oxford Adventure Adventure Playground is a Nowhere else in this Enclosed site with no through Pastoral Floodplains - Hinksey/ improve/replace 533 Limited older children set in a fenced area climb, zip wire, football pitch, wobbly bridge, No ASB, high safety. High Playground (BLAP) approx. 2-3 Urban No No No No No No No 3b No no no yes no no High trees, grassland management for of no biodiversity and moderate flood management (flood zone 3b) value Yes Outdoor Sports Playground charity run by volunteers area of the city access Bulstake Streams equipment in the near landscaped with artificial mounds and dips. tyre and rope swings, slides, den making area, miles away. recreational use, flood defences which and is not directly connected to the active travel network. It is in an area and play workers. future fire pit, and trees to climb. may affect the area of high landscape value. HER checked

High levels of ASB, public drug Sensitive to the loss of maturing and Needs regular tree and The open meadow areas provide a place to sit The main cycle way and walking This greenfield site functions as a floodzone, it is mostly in floodzone 3b, Land north and west of Pleasant open space, within easy walking dealing and taking, persistent None, this is an important There is open loss of vegetation, especially floodplain scrub maintenance to Riverside field covering and relax, enjoy the river views and wildlife. route from Abingdon Rd area to Pastoral Floodplains - Hinksey/ and wildlife corridor. Historically, the site also contains cropmark 534 Hogacre Common unrestricted distance from the city centre. Free visitors rough sleeping problem. Low High urban habitat close to the city countryside close by Grade 4 No No No No Yes No No 3b No no no yes no no High trees, grassland management for Yes None ensure good lines of sight 19.5ha. The woodland areas provide shade and homes city centre and West Oxford runs Bulstake Streams enclosures as well as a historic fording point. It is not connected via active Ecopark 72 hour mooring available. perception of public safety centre but access it limited Bulstake recreational use, flood defences which and to eliminate hidden for many mammals and birds. through the nature area travel links. The site is of high landscape value especially after dark. Stream and may affect the area areas for ASB. Cropmark enclosure fording point The site contains managed green space for recreational use and a small Small rec, surrounded on Low ASB generally, Very small green spaces Ridley Road Recreation Outdoor gym equipment and some children's Larger Hollow Way Rec is less Enclosed site with no through Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - playground. The site is of little flood management or biodiversity value and 535 unrestricted all sides by high fences and Fairly visually uninteresting rec. intermittent dog fowling Medium Hollow Way Rec Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Low Aging and loss of vegetation. Yes Outdoor Sports with limited potential for Ground play equipment. than 100m away. access Cowley residential Suburbs is not connected via active travel routes. The area is of low landscape houses. issues. improvement HER checked value

Sensitive to the loss of maturing and Yes - a PROW runs loss of vegetation, particularly through the southern High by activity centre None this provides access to None, unless the floodplain trees, grassland management This island lies amid the river. The site is also part of the central wildlife Island site North of Enclosed site with no through sector of the site and a Pastoral Floodplains - Thames Some improvements could 536 unrestricted Low ASB users, but low wider the river for the activities centre was Grade 4 No No No No Yes No No 1 no no yes no no High for recreational use, flood defences corridor. The site is publicly accessible with cycle route PROW and the area Yes None Weirs Lane access Cycle Super Route runs (Isis) South be made to the boundaries public use centre relocated which may affect the area, is of high landscape value through the centre of development which could obstruct the site views of the historic core HER checked

Yes - a Cycle Super Route runs along the Opened in 1889, 44 This cemetery is an important green space as it is in an area which serves Currently high, but use southern and eastern Commonwealth war Victorian cemetery 15,000+ burials. The This area serves as an entry place to as an entry place to Oxford. However the significance of the cemetery is Chapel, toilets, parking. It is a place of interest Low ASB, occasional rough will decrease once it Enclosed site with no through boundaries of the site Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - 537 Wolvercote Cemetery limited graves. Public cemetery cemetery has a fine setting with many None/Unique site None Urban No No No No No No No 1 no no no no no Low Oxford and is therefore sensitive to primarily historical with Palaeolithic artefacts found in the area and has no Yes None None required at present due to it being the burial place of JRR Tolkien sleeping in toilets closes to new burials access and a Cycle Premium North Oxford Fringes which will close to new large mature conifers and other trees. change biodiversity or flood management function. Several cycle routes also run in 2018 Route runs along the burials in 2018 along the boundaries, the area is of low landscape value eastern boundary of Palaeolithic hand the site axes recovered nearby Yes - a PROW runs Opened in 1889 , covers A gate at the back of the along the southern The cemetery contains many trees and other vegetation to which the area over 11 acres , 87 cemetery provides a cut through Chapel, toilets, parking, many Victorian Low ASB, occasional rough border of the site and a Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - is sensitive to their loss. However, it has no flood or biodiversity 538 Rose Hill Cemetery limited Commonwealth War Victorian cemetery 20,000+ burials. Moderate None/unique site None from Westbury Crescent through Urban No No No No No No No 1 no no no no no Low Aging and loss of vegetation. No None None required at present gravestones on interest. sleeping in toilets Cycle Super Route runs Cowley residential Suburbs designation. It is well connected via a PROW and cycle routes along the graves. Closed to new the cemetery to Church Cowley along the northern boundaries. The area is of low landscape value burials. Rd boundary HER checked Intermittent ASB mainly teenage drinking and This cemetery adjacent to the JR hospital helps to protect the green setting Opened in 1885, 26 The cemetery provides a cut vandalism. A public footpath Historic Village Cores - Old Sensitive to loss of vegetation, both of the conservation area. However, it has no flood or biodiversity 539 Headington Cemetery Limited Commonwealth War Victorian cemetery, good views of the city Chapel, toilets, parking Moderate None/Unique site None through between Dunstan Rd and Urban No No No No No No No 1 No no yes no no no High Yes None None required at present runs through the cemetery and Headington Core private and public designation. The site also has no active travel connections. The area is of graves the JR hospital so it is not locked to high landscape value pedestrians. HER checked

Yes - PROW runs along northern boundary and potential to improve the a Cycle Super Route The churchyard enhances the setting of the 13th century church and was Burial ground of Norman Vibrant Anglican church in city centre, Persistent ASB in the form of The Churchyard provides a cut churchyard as habitat and The church was built in the 12th and 13th runs along the western Area is sensitive to the loss of its few also a site of defensive works during the civil war. However, it has no 541 St Giles Churchyard unrestricted Church. churchyard contains the City's main war rough sleeping and drug High None/Unique site None through between the Woodstock Urban No No No No No No No 1 yes yes yes no no Historic Core Low Yes None to enhance appearance in centuries. border and a Cycle open spaces flood or biodiversity designation. However, the centrality of the site means memorial. taking. and Banbury roads this important location at Premium Route runs it is very well connected. The area is of low landscape value the entrance to the city along the eastern border Line of Civil War defences This churchyard compliments the 13th century church, the graveyard itself Yes - various routes are contains graves of historic significance while the site is also of Mary Magdalen small burial ground of Historic churchyard with ancient Occasional ASB in the form of Enclosed site with no through Area is sensitive to the loss of its few 542 unrestricted Visual amenity only - no public access No public access None/Unique site None Urban No No No No No No No 1 in close proximity to yes yes yes no no Historic Core Low archaeological significance. However, it has no flood or biodiversity Yes None New railings needed Cemetery Norman Church gravestones and wild flowers rough sleeping and drug taking access site of medieval open spaces the site designation. However, the centrality of the site means it is very well shambles north of connected. the area is of low landscape value church Historic graves

Green space that that opens window to the area's history. The high percentage of children's graves, and the memorial to the Very high levels of ASB in the Master and Matron of the Workhouse, Yes - NE edge of the The churchyard surrounds the Grade II church and is itself an OHAR and is Volunteering, nature conservation. Attractive form of drug dealing, taking The churchyard provides a cut SS Mary and John signpost issues of public health and social site has a Cycle Victorian Suburbs and Villages - One of a few public green spaces in the one of the few green spaces in the area. The site has no nature Already well-maintained by 543 unrestricted Founded in 1875, mini-labyrinth designed as a 'rest-space at front and sex working. Site requires High None/unique site None through between Leopold Street Urban No No No No No No No 1 yes no yes no no Low Yes None Churchyard welfare. Commonwealth War Graves Premium Route running East Oxford area designations or flood functions. It is connected via an adjacent cycle volunteers of Church. high levels of input from and the Cowley Rd prompt consideration of the families who along it route. The area is of low landscape value volunteers clear up after this. lost their young men in the two World Wars.

OHAR site Picturesque, tranquil urban cemetery that Holywell Cemetery dates from the mid nineteenth century and The churchyard provides a biodiversity function as it is a designated OCWS. Yes- a Cycle Super occupies land provided by is managed for wildlife. Parts of the It is mainly important historically as it surrounds Grade I St Cross Church as Volunteering, quiet contemplation, several Low ASB, occasional rough Enclosed site with no through Route runs along the Site already well 544 Holywell Churchyard limited Merton College to the east cemetery are left to scrub over and are High None/Unique site None Urban No No No No No No Yes 1 yes yes yes no no Historic Fringe - University Fringe High No specific reference well as containing the grade II listed church wall. It is connected via cycle Yes OCWS notable graves. sleeping. access western boundary of Historic graves maintained of St Cross Church. It was then periodically cleared, leaving plenty of route and is unimportant in terms of flood management. The area is of the site of authors diverse habitats for wildlife, whilst still consecrated in 1848 poets and high landscape value allowing public access academics

The church, designed by George Gilbert Scott, who also designed the Martyr's Memorial and the Exeter The churchyard provides the framing for the grade II listed church, built in College Chapel, was built in Churchyard includes the grave of C.S. Enclosed site with no through Historic Village Cores - Headington 1149, and is of historic significance. The site is also unimportant in terms Site already well 545 Holy Trinity Churchyard limited 1848-49, to serve the Churchyard is popular with C.S. Lewis fans. No ASB, high safety. High None/Unique site None Urban No No No No No No No 1 No yes yes no no no Moderate No Reference Yes None Lewis and 6 WWI war graves. access Quarry of flood management and is unconnected via active travel. The area is of maintained spiritual needs of those moderate landscape value living and working in the then-active quarry. Its foundation stone was laid on June 19, 1848 HER checked

Small stretch of woodland Frequent ASB in the form of Sensitive to the loss of maturing and and scrub along Thames rough sleeping and associated loss of vegetation, grassland This island is adjacent to a significant historic waterway junction. It is part No access to Island Needs regular scrub Path, with Sheepwash Tow-path is well used by joggers, walkers and drug issues, namely on the No access to the island, just along yes - a PROW runs Pastoral Floodplains - Thames management for recreational use, flood of a conservation target area and likely to function as a wildlife corridor. A 546 Sidling Island unrestricted Route of pleasant tow-path walk. itself, just along the None/Unique site None Urban No No No No Yes No No 1 no no no no no High Yes None clearance and tree work to Channel to the south and cyclists. portion of land which is the adjacent towpath through the site (Isis) North defences which may affect the area, PROW also runs through the site. The site is in an area assessed as being of adjacent towpath deter ASB. the river Thames to the privately owned. Persistent development in the adjacent area which high landscape value. east. mooring overstaying issues. Part of Thames walk will damage views from the area. OHAR?

Intermittent ASB in the form Sensitive to the loss of maturing and Medium sized stretch of This is an island in the middle of the river Isis and as such is largely in Route of pleasant tow-path walk, very of rough sleeping and loss of vegetation, grassland woodland and scrub floodzone 3b. The entire site is currently a OCWS as well as being part of a Needs regular scrub popular but unauthorised river swimming Tow-path is well used by joggers, walkers and associated drug issues. Litter Enclosed site with no through Yes - a PROW runs Pastoral Floodplains - Thames management for recreational use, flood 547 Fiddler's Island unrestricted between the banks of the Low to moderate None/Unique site None Grade 4 No No No No Yes No Yes 3b no no no no no High conservation target area and likely to function as a wildlife corridor. Port Yes OCWS clearance and tree work to spot, popular with daytime picnickers and cyclists. around the swimming spot access through the site (Isis) North defences which may affect the area, Thames and Castle Mill Meadow. The site is connected via a PROW which runs through the site. deter ASB. late night partiers alike. becomes and issue during the development in the adjacent area which Stream. The site is of high landscape value warmer months. will damage views from the area. HER checked

Yes - PROWs run along the eastern boundary Sensitive to the loss of maturing and and run across the site Extensive historic floodplain meadow, loss of vegetation, particularly A historic floodplain (3b) managed by the BBOWT to maximise its potential in several places, a noted for its displays of fritillaries and There is a network of paths through the floodplain trees, grassland management in terms of biodiversity. It is part of a conservation target area and likely to Already maintained by Iffley Meadows - Off Managed and maintained Cycle Super Route runs Pastoral Floodplains - Thames 548 Unrestricted other wild flowers. Bordered to the west meadow and interpretation boards regarding Occasional ASB issue. Moderate. Unique habitat within the city. N/A Grade 5 No Yes No NO Yes No Yes 3b no no yes no no High for recreational use, flood defences function as a wildlife corridor. The site also contains a LWS. The site is Yes OCWS, LWS and SSSI BBOWT to maximise the Donnington Bridge by BBOWT. through the northern (Isis) South by the river Thames and to the east by the the rich diversity of plant and wildlife. which may affect the area, connected via many active travel routes, some of which run through the habitat potential. sector of the site and a Weirs Mill Stream. development which could obstruct site. the site is of high landscape value Connector Cycle Route views of the historic core begins in the northern sector of the site HER checked This wooded area serves as a buffer to the railway and contains an SSSI. Large featureless area of 20th Century Fringe Business, Loss of mature trees to age or Scrub by Heyford Hill some evidence of fly tipping Enclosed site with no through The site is unimportant in terms of flood risk management (floodzone 1). SSSI 549 restricted scrub. Fenced off, no none none unused No obvious use No obvious use Grade 2 No Yes No No No No No 1 No no no no no no Industry and Retail- Littlemore Low development, fragmenting of ecological Yes very high Roundabout and trespass by gap in fence. access The site is unconnected to active travel routes and is of low landscape access to public Business and Science Park networks as a result of developments HER checked value Aston's Eyot is a 33-acre (13 ha) island on the east bank of the River Thames, Sensitive to the loss of maturing and southeast of Christ Church Adjacent Kidneys There is a network of footpaths loss of vegetation, particularly Meadow. Site is owned by Christ Church nature area. through the site which provide Yes - a cycle Premium This floodplain is almost exclusively in flood zone 3b. It contains a Local Site maintained by Friends Green Belt Land East of floodplain trees, grassland management The island is roughly There is a mixture of habitats, part College. Persistent issues with Adjacent to OCC owned However Aston's access to the river and through to Route runs along the Pastoral Floodplains - Thames Wildlife Site and it is part of a conservation target area and likely to LWS and Outdoor group but there it 550 Iffley Road (Known as unrestricted Walking, dog walking, wildlife watching. Moderate Grade 4 No No No Yes Yes No No 3b no no yes no no High for recreational use, flood defences Yes triangular, bounded to the woodland, part open/scrub. rough sleeping and associated Nature reserve - The Kidneys. Eyot is a large and the Kidneys nature area. But the southern boundary of (Isis) South function as a wildlife corridor. The site is also connected via a cycle route Sports considerable potential to Aston's Eyot) which may affect the area, northwest by the River ASB and drugs. unique urban habitat same access is provided along the the site that runs along the boundary of the site. The site is of high landscape value further improve the habitat development which could obstruct Cherwell and to the in its own right. adjacent Meadow Lane views of the historic core southeast by the Shirelake Ditch. This is on OHAR Sensitive to the loss of maturing and Nature reserve owned by Yes - a PROW runs loss of vegetation, particularly This site is an SSSI as well as being part of a conservation target area and the college, accessed via Walking route through the site along the eastern and floodplain trees, grassland management likely to function as a wildlife corridor. It also functions as a floodplain Land East of Wolfson footbridge over the River Nature reserve, unmown pasture, mature No public right of way across the reserve but along the river from Marston western boundaries Pastoral Floodplains - Cherwell for recreational use, flood defences SSSI 551 unrestricted No ASB, high safety. low None/Unique site None Grade 4 No Yes No No Yes No No 3b yes - adj no no no no High (3b) while also providing a rural background to the area, particularly the Yes Noe required College Boathouse Cherwell, or by riverside trees. can be accessed via the tow-path. Ferry Road through to Linton which meet and run Valley which may affect the area, nearby listed college buildings. A PROW runs along some of the boundaries walk from the Victoria Road. out of the northern development of infrastructure nearby of the site. The site is of high landscape value Arms. boundary which could affect the rural character HER checked of the area. Quality as a space to spend Proximity and quality of Biodiver Water Heritage and sense of Active travel networks Agriculture Conclusion time alternatives sity Manage place GI network (More than 1 of: good level of public Activities for different ages/interests Where do spaces currently use/value, such as suitability for informal sports and provide key walking/cycling Within Active Travel Biodiversity, cta, sports, Public Access Visual interest such as variety and colour play/ Number of other facilities Which sites do or links? Agricultural curtilage/a Historic Local Landscape value Level of anti-social behaviour Conservation Ancient OCW Flood Zone Networks (Directly In view allotments, significant visual Individual GI Site No. Site Name (Unrestricted, Description of planting, surface textures, mix of green variety of routes/ walking routes Level of use within a certain distance that could best provide (Public rights of way Land SAC SSSI LNR LWS djoining In CA? park/garde Heritage Landscape Type of open space in Local Value Further Details/ Sensitivity to Change Summary Opportunities and perceptions of safety Target Areas Woodlands S (Worst) adjacent or containing cone? interest or townscape protections Limited, Restricted) and blue assets, presence of public art /presence, quality and usage of play perform the same function alternatives, if any National Cycle Network Classification listed n Assets this area a network) importance, significant area equipment/ Important local connections building? of high flood risk (flood zone presence of interactive public art within Oxford) Below ground Above ground 3)) archaeology archaeology Sensitive to the loss of maturing and loss of vegetation, particularly This site provides a rural backdrop to the adjacent listed college building as Mixture of mown and rough areas. Walking route through the site floodplain trees, grassland management Large area of land at the Some seating area for students. Adjacent to well as functioning as a floodplain (3b). It is part of a conservation target Very wet ground, area was Land East of Wolfson Bordered by River Cherwell to the south, along the river from Marston Pastoral Floodplains - Cherwell for recreational use, flood defences 552 limited rear of Wolfson College fenced tennis courts and small children's play No ASB, high safety. low None/Unique site None Grade 4 No No No No Yes No No 3b No yes - adj no no no no High area and likely to function as a wildlife corridor. It is not connected via Yes None partly submerged at time College Large number of Willow trees along the Ferry Road through to Linton Valley which may affect the area, accommodation blocks. area. active travel links. The site in an area assessed as being of high landscape of visit. riverbank. Road. development of infrastructure nearby value. which could affect the rural character HER checked of the area. Sensitive to the loss of maturing and Nearby Marston cycle track River Cherwell on eastern border, the site loss of vegetation, particularly does attract asb, namely This site is of high biodiversity value as it is a designated SSSI and it is part is crossed to the south by Marston Cycle Footpath through this area Yes - this site has many floodplain trees, grassland management Very large area of land occasional robbery. A foreign of a conservation target area and likely to function as a wildlife corridor. Green Belt Land East of path and to the north by a footpath A popular walking spot with a main cycle path varied, the cycle track provides access between New PROWs running Pastoral Floodplains - Cherwell for recreational use, flood defences SSSI 553 unrestricted consisting of open fields, student was robbed and None/Unique site None Grade 4 No Yes No No Yes No No 3b ridge and no no yes no no High This site also functions as a floodplain and the majority of the site is in Yes Nothing required at present University Parks leading from University park on the other running through it is very well used Marston and University Parks and through it as well as a Valley which may affect the area, and scub. murdered there in 2008 and in furrow and floodzone 3b. It also is connected via cycle route and PROW. The site is in side of the river over the distinctive city centre Cycle Super Route development of infrastructure nearby 2016 a baby abandoned. it is post medieval an area assessed as being of high landscape value pedestrian. High Bridge'. which could affect the rural character an unlit area. boundary stone noted on site of the area.

Large area of partially wooded land on banks of River Cherwell. South of Sensitive to the loss of maturing and Nearby Marston cycle track the site (Long Meadow) loss of vegetation, particularly This meadow is an LWS and it is part of a conservation target area and Very attractive riverside walk, popular with does attracts asb, namely can be access via the lane Yes - A Cycle Super floodplain trees, grassland management likely to function as a wildlife corridor. serving as a floodplain for the walkers all year round. Music and Great occasional robbery. A foreign Footpath through the site forms which runs to the side of varied, the cycle track Route runs through the Pastoral Floodplains - Cherwell for recreational use, flood defences adjacent river (it is in floodzone 3b), and is an important feature in 554 Long Meadow unrestricted Meadows are managed for their wildlife walking, cycling, nature watching. student was robbed and None/Unique site None part of the walking route along Grade 4 No No No Yes Yes No Yes 3b no yes yes no no High Yes LWS and OCWS Nothing required at present the Oxford Islamic Centre. is very well used northern sector of the Valley which may affect the area, retaining the rural aesthetic of the area. The site is also connected via a and have high levels of floral diversity and murdered there in 2008 and in the River Cherwell The north of the site can site development of infrastructure nearby cycle super route. The site is in an area assessed as being of high landscape visual impact. 2016 a baby abandoned. it is be accessed via the which could affect the rural character value. A small area to the north of the site is a OCWS. an unlit area. Marston Cycle track. of the area. Mesopotamia Walk links the north and south sites. Stray finds of limited interest from river

(Magdalen Deer Park) This Sensitive to the loss of maturing and large meadow occupies loss of vegetation, particularly most of the north west of During the winter and spring, it is the home of a Yes - a Cycle Super floodplain trees, grassland management This historic park is grade I registered and is an SSSI for palaeontology and the college's grounds, from Tranquil country setting in the middle of herd of fallow deer. It is possible to view the Enclosed site with no through Route runs along the Pastoral Floodplains - Cherwell for recreational use, flood defences contains excavated medieval remains. The site is insignificant in terms of SSSI 555 Magdalen Grove limited the New Buildings and the the city. Mature trees, landscaped gardens meadow (and also the deer) from the path No ASB, high safety. High None/Unique site None Urban No Yes No No No No No 1 yes yes yes yes no High Yes None required access western boundary of Valley which may affect the area, flood management, and is accessible via the adjacent cycle route. The site Grove Quad up to Holywell and views of the historical buildings between New Buildings and Grove Quad, and the site development of infrastructure nearby is in an area assessed as being of high landscape value Ford. also from the archway in New Buildings. SSSI for palaeontology, which could affect the rural character excavated medieval of the area. settlement remains. Deer Park

Once the flowering has finished, the deer are moved in for the summer and autumn. In wet In the spring, it is filled with the flower winters, some or all of the meadow may flood, This site Is an LWS and it is part of a conservation target area and likely to This triangular meadow Fritillaries meleagris (commonly known as as the meadow is lower lying than the function as a wildlife corridor. Also contains sites of historic interest such lies to the east of the snakeshead fritillary), which gives it an surrounding path. All around the edge of the Enclosed site with no through as Civil War defences as well as a registered historic water walk, as well as 556 The Water Meadow limited college, bounded on all attractive green-purple colour. These No ASB, high safety. High None/Unique site None Urban No No No Yes Yes No No 3b No yes yes yes yes no Historic Fringe - University Fringe High No specific reference Yes LWS None required meadow is a tree-lined path, Addison's Walk. It access being a historic park. It is also important in terms of flood management as sides by the River flowers grow in very few places, and have is a beautiful and tranquil walk, favoured by it is in floodzone 3b. It is not directly connected to any major active travel Cherwell. been recorded growing in the meadow students, dons, and visitors alike. It also links routes. The site is in an area assessed as being of high landscape value since around 1785. the college with Holywell Ford, and the Fellows' Civil War defences, Garden. medieval features recorded.

Riverside Meadows Unimproved floodplain meadows on adjacent to the River Sensitive to the loss of maturing and alluvium over calcareous gravel on the first This site is an SSSI and is part of a conservation target area and likely to Thames, N.W. of Oxford. loss of vegetation, grassland terrace bordering the River Thames function as a wildlife corridor. It is in flood zone 3b and provides a green Part of Pixey Mead owned Enclosed site with no through Pastoral Floodplains - Thames management for recreational use, flood 557 Pixey Mead SSSI are internationally renowned. They are Walking, dog walking, wildlife watching. No ASB, high safety. Low to moderate None/Unique site None Grade 4 Yes Yes No No Yes No No 3b No no yes no no no High background to the historic Wolvercote village, although it is not connected Yes SSSI and SAC None required by Nature Conservancy access (Isis) North defences which may affect the area, amongst the best remaining examples of to active travel routes. The site is in an area assessed as being of high Council. Remaining parts development in the adjacent area which neutral grassland in lowland England. landscape value owned separately by 9 will damage views from the area. A botanically rich grassland habitat. private owners.

Large fenced and gated Sensitive to the loss of maturing and Green space which serves as a buffer to the railway while also having grassed paddock like area loss of vegetation, grassland biodiversity significance (SSSI and it is part of a conservation target area SSSI Hook Meadow and the bordered by railway tracks Enclosed site with no through Pastoral Floodplains - Thames management for recreational use, flood 558a restricted unmown grass unknown - possibly for keeping horses No ASB, high safety. low None/Unique site None Grade 4 No Yes No No Yes No No 3b No no no no no no High and likely to function as a wildlife corridor. ) It is only accessible via PROW. Yes None required Trap Grounds (West) to the east, Burgess Field access (Isis) North defences which may affect the area, The site also has an important flood function as it is largely in floodzone to the south and Port development in the adjacent area which 3b. The site is of high landscape value Meadow to the West will damage views from the area.

Long thin strip of land Empty green space which serves as a buffer to the railway while also Yes - a PROW passes SSSI Hook Meadow and the accessed from canal tow Mixture of unmown grassland, small trees Enclosed site with no through Pastoral Floodplains - Thames having great biodiversity significance (SSSI) and is only accessible via 558b unrestricted Walking, dog walking, wildlife watching. No ASB, high safety. low None/Unique site None Grade 4 No Yes No No Yes No No 3b the length of the site's no no no no no High Yes None required Trap Grounds (Central) path north of The and scrub, boggy. Uninviting space. access (Isis) North PROW. The site also has an important flood function as it is largely in NE border Waterways. floodzone 3b. The site is of high landscape value CTA

Long thin strip of land Empty green space which serves as a buffer to the railway while also Yes - a PROW passes SSSI Hook Meadow and the accessed from canal tow Mixture of unmown grassland, small trees Enclosed site with no through Pastoral Floodplains - Thames having great biodiversity significance (SSSI) and is only accessible via 558c unrestricted Walking, dog walking, wildlife watching. No ASB, high safety. low None/Unique site None Grade 4 No Yes No No Yes No No 3b the length of the site's no no no no no High Yes None required Trap Grounds (South) path north of The and scrub, boggy. Uninviting space. access (Isis) North PROW. The site also has an important flood function as it is largely in NE border Waterways. floodzone 3b. The site is of high landscape value CTA

Warneford Meadow was registered as a Town The Meadow is a tranquil 18 acre grassland Green in May 2010, and in close to the heart of the city. Situated on September 2013 Oxford A footpath through the site the boundary between East Oxford and Town Green, locally valued as a nature conservation site and well used for There is potential to Health NHS Foundation Walking, dog walking, wildlife watching, provides a cut through from Hill Yes - a PROW runs Open Hills - Southfield Park and Loss of hedgerow boundaries, stream 575 71 Hill Top Road unrestricted Headington, England. The meadow adjoins No ASB, high safety. low None/Unique site None Urban No No No No No No No 1 no no no no no High dog walking and wildlife watching. Adjacent to the boundary brook wildlife Yes Town Green further improve the Trust took on ownership of volunteering. Top Rd to the Churchill hospital through the site Hospitals Complex edges and woodland the Boundary Brook wildlife corridor to the corridor. habitats it from the Department of and Roosevelt Drive east, and provides a significant habitat for Health, pledging to birds and animals. preserve it for the community.

Two acres of land open to the public on certain days of the year. Boundary Brook Nature Park (BBNP) is former allotment land Pond, marsh, orchard, hazel copse, Wooded area in the corner of east ward allotments with a OCWS. This site There is some potential to Boundary Brook Nature Enclosed site with no through Inter-war/ Post-war Suburbs - Sensitive to aging and loss of vegetation OCWS and 577 limited situated in East Oxford, butterfly habitat and Demonstration Volunteering, Forest School site No ASB, high safety. low None/Unique site None Urban No No No No No No Yes 1 No no no no no no Moderate/ High is of limited accessibility as there are no active travel links to it. The site is Yes further improve the Reserve access Florence Park and Cowley Marsh and the loss of open space Allotments which was returned to Wildlife Garden. in an area assessed as being of moderate landscape value habitats Oxford City Council about two years before it was leased to Oxford Urban Wildlife Group.

open green space adjacent Loss of vegetation to development and This site has restricted access. It is a relatively featureless open space, to the proposed Northern Open River Terrace - Peartree 590 Pear Tree Farm Restricted Little visual interest No Low N/A N/A Urban No No No No No No N/a 1 No no no no no no High intensive landscape management which is part of Pear Tree Farm and adjacent to the located in an area of No None Gateway development and Open River Terrace affecting the biodiversity of the area high landscape value and an area of low flood risk (1) open countryside