Site: PR167 Land Adjacent to Oxford Parkway, Banbury Road, Kidlington Site Size (Ha): 7.69

Site: PR167 Land adjacent to Oxford Parkway, Banbury Road, Kidlington Site size (ha): 7.69

Cherwell Green Belt Study 230 April 2017 Site: PR167 Land adjacent to Oxford Parkway, Banbury Road, Kidlington Site size (ha): 7.69

Site description

The site consists of the car parking area immediately adjacent to the railway station, and an arable field to the east along with railway-associated infrastructure at its northern edge (a road, weighbridge and walling). The Park and Ride to the south is outside of the site. The railway line, and parallel to it the A34, form the site’s northern boundary. Oxford Parkway and the Park and Ride retain Green Belt status, so the site does not abut any defined urban edge. Relationship between site, settlement and countryside

The site in isolation constitutes a relatively small but central part of the ‘Kidlington Gap’ area of Green Belt, separating Oxford and Kidlington. The Green Belt in this area is dominated by, and fragmented by, transport infrastructure: major connecting roads combine with the development at Water Eaton to reduce the perceived countryside gap between Oxford and Kidlington. The parking area within the site clearly forms part of this infrastructure. The farmland to the east is topographically, visually and in land-use terms part of the Cherwell valley, but distance from the river and the influence of adjacent development reduce its association with the valley ‘core’, a landscape which remains open all the way into the heart of Oxford. Parcels

Two separate parcels are identified within this site: the arable field is assessed as PR167a and the areas to the north and west that have already been subject to infrastructure development are assessed as PR167b. It should be noted that PR167a also forms the western part of parcel PR50c.

Cherwell Green Belt Study 231 April 2017 Site: PR167 Land adjacent to Oxford Parkway, Banbury Road, Kidlington Site size (ha): 7.69

Parcel: PR167a Parcel area (ha): 3.93

Looking north-east across car park (PR167b) to fields beyond.

Cherwell Green Belt Study 232 April 2017 Site: PR167 Land adjacent to Oxford Parkway, Banbury Road, Kidlington Site size (ha): 7.69

Parcel: PR167a Parcel area (ha): 3.93 Contribution to Green Belt purposes

Purpose Comments

Purpose 1: Checking Considered in association with potential expansion out from Oxford Parkway and the Park sprawl of Oxford and Ride the parcel has a degree of separation from the urban edge of Oxford at Cutteslowe, although it is close enough to the city to make some contribution to preventing sprawl. Expansion out from Oxford would constitute significant sprawl.

Purpose 2: Development associated with expansion out from Oxford or Kidlington would have a Preventing merger of significant impact on the settlement gap. Considered in association with potential expansion settlements out from Oxford Parkway and the Park and Ride, the parcel forms a relatively small proportion of the Oxford-Kidlington gap, but it is close enough to Kidlington to compromise the Green Belt role of land to the north of the A34.

Purpose 3: The parcel is influenced by adjacent development, but forms part of a broad valley with Safeguarding consistent land use and field patterns. Any development here would impinge on countryside. countryside

Purpose 5: Assisting All parcels are considered to make an equal contribution to this purpose. urban regeneration by encouraging the recycling of derelict and other urban land

Potential alternative Green Belt boundary

The parcel does not adjoin any defined urban edge. The eastern edge of the parcel is a hedgerow, which does not constitute a strong boundary feature. The railway line and A34 create physical separation from Kidlington, but development in this parcel would nonetheless weaken the gap between Kidlington and Oxford. Harm to Green Belt resulting from release

Scenario Comments Rating

Release of PR167a as part of an expansion Proximity to major roads, rail, lighting, pylons, High out from either Oxford or Kidlington car parking and the station building limit the countryside character of the settlement gap in this area, but the parcel still relates strongly to the wider Cherwell valley countryside. Expansion of either settlement would mean a significant impact on the settlement gap. Any release of land here would significantly weaken the contribution of the adjacent Oxford Parkway and Park and Ride sites as Green Belt land, with the railway/A34 and A4165 being more logical boundaries. Release of PR167a in isolation Release of PR167a would weaken the Moderate high justification for retaining the Green Belt status of the adjacent Oxford Parkway and the Water Eaton Park and Ride. Any additional development would harm the fragile gap between Oxford and Kidlington, although not to the same extent as the complete loss of openness between the parcel and either Oxford or Kidlington. Site: PR167 Land adjacent to Oxford Parkway, Banbury Road, Kidlington Site size (ha): 7.69

Parcel: PR167b Parcel area (ha): 3.76

Looking north-east across railway station car park.

Cherwell Green Belt Study 234 April 2017 Site: PR167 Land adjacent to Oxford Parkway, Banbury Road, Kidlington Site size (ha): 7.69

Parcel: PR167b Parcel area (ha): 3.76 Contribution to Green Belt purposes

Purpose Comments

Purpose 1: Checking Considered in association with potential expansion out from Oxford Parkway the parcel has a sprawl of Oxford degree of separation from the urban edge of Oxford at Cutteslowe, although it is close enough to the city to make some contribution to preventing sprawl.

Purpose 2: Development associated with expansion out from Oxford or Kidlington would have a Preventing merger of significant impact on the settlement gap. Considered in association with potential expansion settlements out from Oxford Parkway, the parcel forms a relatively small proportion of the Oxford- Kidlington gap, but it is close enough to Kidlington to compromise the Green Belt role of land to the north of the A34 as well as the Green Belt status of the railway station and park and ride.

Purpose 3: The developed nature of the parcel means that it lacks countryside characteristics, but it still Safeguarding retains visual openness, the absence of buildings limiting impact on the adjacent farmland. countryside

Purpose 4: The Cherwell valley is an important element in Oxford’s historic setting, but the parcel is not Preserving Oxford's close enough to the river to make a strong contribution. Its contribution is also weakened by setting and special its developed character and by proximity to Oxford Parkway. character

Purpose 5: Assisting All parcels are considered to make an equal contribution to this purpose. urban regeneration by encouraging the recycling of derelict and other urban land

Potential alternative Green Belt boundary

The parcel does not adjoin any defined urban edge. Any release of land here associated with the adjacent Oxford Parkway and Park and Ride would significantly weaken the contribution of those sites as Green Belt land, with the railway/A34 and A4165 being more logical boundaries. Planting along the eastern edge of the parcel already marks a distinction between farmland and development, so this would make a logical boundary to any Green Belt release. Harm to Green Belt resulting from release

Scenario Comments Rating

Release of 167b in association with Proximity to major roads, rail, lighting, pylons, High expansion of Oxford or Kidlington car parking and the station building limit the countryside character of the settlement gap in this area, but the parcel still relates strongly to the wider Cherwell valley countryside. Expansion of either settlement would mean a significant impact on the settlement gap. Any release of land here associated with the adjacent Oxford Parkway and Park and Ride would significantly weaken the contribution of those sites as Green Belt land, with the railway/A34 and A4165 being more logical boundaries.

Cherwell Green Belt Study 235 April 2017 Site: PR167 Land adjacent to Oxford Parkway, Banbury Road, Kidlington Site size (ha): 7.69

Release of PR167b in isolation Although to an extent developed PR167a Moderate high retains visual openness. Its release would weaken the justification for retaining the Green Belt status of the adjacent Oxford Parkway and the Water Eaton Park and Ride. Any additional built development, decreasing openness, would harm the fragile gap between Oxford and Kidlington, although not to the same extent as the complete loss of openness between the parcel and either Oxford or Kidlington.

Cherwell Green Belt Study 236 April 2017 Site: PR167 Land adjacent to Oxford Parkway, Banbury Road, Kidlington Site size (ha): 7.69

Harm to Green Belt resulting from release of site

Scenario Comments Rating

Release of PR167 in its entirety The parcel is strongly influenced by built High development but nonetheless relates strongly to the wider countryside, and lies at a sensitive location where any additional development would further weaken an already fragile settlement gap.

Harm to Green Belt resulting from partial release of site Harm to Green Belt resulting from release of whole site

Cherwell Green Belt Study 237 April 2017 Site: PR168 Loop Farm, Wolvercote Site size (ha): 3.31

Cherwell Green Belt Study 238 April 2017 Site: PR168 Loop Farm, Wolvercote Site size (ha): 3.31

Site description

Two pasture fields contained between the Oxford Canal to the west, the A44 to the east and a belt of trees (marking the course of a former railway line) to the south. There is a residential dwelling in the south-eastern corner of the site, alongside the access road to Loop Farm which follows the tree line along the southern edge of the site. Another dwelling lies within the woodland belt just to the south of the parcel boundary. Relationship between site, settlement and countryside

The site has strong physical containment, by the A44, the canal and the tree belt, but it nonetheless is strongly separated from the urban edge of Oxford by the A44 and Peartree interchange. Peartree Hill forms a high point to the east, so the site lies on a west-facing slope, adding to its separation from Oxford and association with the wider countryside. Development within the parcel is not considered to constitute an urbanising influence. Parcels

The site is assessed as one parcel of land. It is also, in conjunction with the buildings of Loop Farm to the west of the Oxford Canal, assessed as parcel PR41b.

Cherwell Green Belt Study 239 April 2017 Site: PR168 Loop Farm, Wolvercote Site size (ha): 3.31

Parcel: PR168 Parcel area (ha): 3.31

Looking south-west from the Oxford Canal Walk.

Cherwell Green Belt Study 240 April 2017 Site: PR168 Loop Farm, Wolvercote Site size (ha): 3.31

Parcel: PR168 Parcel area (ha): 3.31 Contribution to Green Belt purposes

Purpose Comments

Purpose 1: Checking Strong separation from the urban edge of Oxford means that the expansion of Oxford as far sprawl of Oxford as this parcel would constitute major sprawl. In isolation the site is close enough to Oxford to make a more limited contribution to preventing sprawl.

Purpose 2: The parcel does not abut the urban edge, so this would form an isolated release of Green Preventing merger of Belt unless associated with the release of land to the east and south – i.e. site PR41. Land settlements between the site and Yarnton has not been identified as potential development land, so expansion south from Yarnton is not considered as a release scenario. Together with PR41 the parcel forms the majority of the gap between Oxford and Yarnton, and also makes a minor contribution to the gap between Oxford and Kidlington.

Purpose 3: The parcel’s separation from Oxford and Yarnton, and absence of any urbanising Safeguarding development, relate it much more strongly to countryside than to urban areas. countryside

Purpose 4: The parcel’s relationship with the Oxford Canal, an important historical route into the City, Preserving Oxford's adds to its contribution to setting. setting and special character

Purpose 5: Assisting All parcels are considered to make an equal contribution to this purpose. urban regeneration by encouraging the recycling of derelict and other urban land

Potential alternative Green Belt boundary

The Kingsbridge Brook would constitute a moderately strong boundary to development out from Oxford. There are no alternative boundary features within the parcel, given that the Loop Farm buildings in isolation are too small to constitute a strategic development. Harm to Green Belt resulting from release

Scenario Comments Rating

Release of PR168 in association with PR168 lacks relationship with the urban fringe High expansion of Oxford or in isolation. of Oxford. Any expansion out from Oxford to this area would be urban sprawl and would significantly reduce the gap between Oxford and Yarnton and impinge on the Oxford- Kidlington gap. Release of land, whether in association with expansion of Oxford or in isolation, would constitute significant encroachment on countryside and would adversely affect the historic setting of the City. Release of this parcel in association with the release of the rest of site PR41 (land to the east and south-east of PR168) would weaken the contribution of Green Belt to the south, between the Oxford Canal and the railway line.

Cherwell Green Belt Study 241 April 2017 Site: PR168 Loop Farm, Wolvercote Site size (ha): 3.31

Harm to Green Belt resulting from partial release of site Harm to Green Belt resulting from release of whole site

Cherwell Green Belt Study 242 April 2017 Site: PR177 Loop Farm (2), Wolvercote Site size (ha): 5.52

Cherwell Green Belt Study 243 April 2017 Site: PR177 Loop Farm (2), Wolvercote Site size (ha): 5.52

Site description

The site is assessed as one parcel of land. It is also, in conjunction with the buildings of Loop Farm to the west of the Oxford Canal, assessed as parcel PR41b.

Cherwell Green Belt Study 244 April 2017 Site: PR177 Loop Farm (2), Wolvercote Site size (ha): 5.52

Parcel: PR177 Parcel area (ha): 5.52

Looking south-east from Oxford Canal.

Cherwell Green Belt Study 245 April 2017 Site: PR177 Loop Farm (2), Wolvercote Site size (ha): 5.52

Parcel: PR177 Parcel area (ha): 5.52 Contribution to Green Belt purposes

Purpose Comments

Purpose 1: Checking The A34 at the Peartree interchange forms the urban edge of Oxford. This is a strong sprawl of Oxford boundary feature, and separation from the urban area is further strengthened by topography, with the site forming part of eastern side of the valley of the River Thames. The expansion of Oxford into this area would therefore constitute significant sprawl.

Purpose 2: The parcel does not directly abut the urban edge, so this would form an isolated release of Preventing merger of Green Belt unless associated with the release of land to the south (PR41a). Land between settlements the site and Yarnton has not been identified as potential development land, so expansion south from Yarnton is not considered as a release scenario. Together with PR41a the parcel forms a major part of the gap between Oxford and Yarnton, and also makes a minor contribution to the gap between Oxford and Kidlington.

Purpose 3: The parcel’s topographical orientation, similarity of land use with pastures to the west, Safeguarding separation from Oxford and absence of any urbanising development relate it more strongly countryside to countryside than to urban areas.

Purpose 4: The openness of this land sloping away from Oxford contributes to the rural setting of Preserving Oxford's Oxford. Its relationship with the Oxford Canal, an important historical route into the City, setting and special adds to its contribution to setting. character

Purpose 5: Assisting All parcels are considered to make an equal contribution to this purpose. urban regeneration by encouraging the recycling of derelict and other urban land

Potential alternative Green Belt boundary

The major roads and canal constitute strong boundary features. The hedgerows within the site would form a weaker boundary to a more limited development north from the urban edge. Harm to Green Belt resulting from release

Scenario Comments Rating

Release of PR177 PR177 lacks relationship with the urban fringes High of Oxford or Yarnton. Expansion out from Oxford would be urban sprawl, and any development, whether associated with the extension of Oxford or taking place in isolation, would constitute encroachment on countryside that would significantly reduce the perceived gap between the two settlements, impinge on the Oxford-Kidlington gap and adversely affect the historic setting of the City.

Cherwell Green Belt Study 246 April 2017 Site: PR177 Loop Farm (2), Wolvercote Site size (ha): 5.52

Harm to Green Belt resulting from partial release of site Harm to Green Belt resulting from release of whole site

Cherwell Green Belt Study 247 April 2017 Site: PR178 Land east of Kidlington and west of the A34 Site size (ha): 27.76

Cherwell Green Belt Study 248 April 2017 Site: PR178 Land east of Kidlington and west of the A34 Site size (ha): 27.76

Site description

The site consists of three fields, bounded by the A4165 to the south, the A34 to the east, properties along Water Eaton Lane and field boundaries to the north and Bicester Road to the west. Bicester Road marks the urban edge of Kidlington. Relationship between site, settlement and countryside

The A34 and associated tree cover forms a strong outer edge to the site, creating a degree of separation between it and the wider Cherwell valley to the east. Bicester Road also constitutes a relatively strong boundary between the site and the settlement edge, but urbanising development does cross Bicester Road a little to the north, at Beagles Close, and there is also built development to the east of the site, on Water Eaton Lane. The cemetery at the north-western corner of the site is a minor additional urbanising influence. The site is open farmland which at its southern end provides a rural buffer between Kidlington and the Green Belt developments of Oxford Parkway Station and the Water Eaton Park and Ride, just to the east of the A34, and in turn forms a significant part of the gap between Kidlington and Oxford. The northern part of the site plays less of a role in this respect. The Green Belt in this ‘Kidlington Gap’ area is dominated by, and fragmented by, transport infrastructure, with major connecting roads combining with the development at Water Eaton to reduce the perceived countryside gap between Oxford and Kidlington. Parcels

The site is assessed as one parcel of land.

Cherwell Green Belt Study 249 April 2017 Site: PR178 Land east of Kidlington and west of the A34 Site size (ha): 27.76

Parcel: PR178 Parcel area (ha): 27.76

Looking south from Bicester Road into southernmost field.

Cherwell Green Belt Study 250 April 2017 Site: PR178 Land east of Kidlington and west of the A34 Site size (ha): 27.76

Parcel: PR178 Parcel area (ha): 27.76 Contribution to Green Belt purposes

Purpose Comments

Purpose 1: Checking Development here would be associated with Kidlington rather than Oxford, so the parcel sprawl of Oxford does not contribute to this purpose.

Purpose 2: Development at the southern end of the parcel would in effect link Oxford Parkway and the Preventing merger of Park and Ride to Kidlington, reducing the role of the A34 as a barrier feature within the settlements Green Belt and significantly weakening what is already a fragile settlement gap. Development in the two fields at the northern end of the site would not narrow the physical gap between Kidlington and Oxford but would widen the developed frontage and would weaken the role of Bicester Road as a Green Belt boundary.

Purpose 3: Containment by major roads limits the parcel’s relationship with the wider countryside – in Safeguarding the event of land release the A34 would still form a significant barrier – but the parcel countryside constitutes a sizeable area of countryside in its own right, and in terms of land use and field pattern it is consistent with land to the east of the A34 and Water Eaton Lane.

Purpose 4: The Cherwell valley is an important element in Oxford’s historic setting, but the parcel is not Preserving Oxford's close enough to the river to make a strong contribution, with the A34 effectively limiting its setting and special relationship with the valley core. However the parcel does contribute to the rural setting of character Oxford as perceived from the A34, one of the major approaches to the City.

Purpose 5: Assisting All parcels are considered to make an equal contribution to this purpose. urban regeneration by encouraging the recycling of derelict and other urban land

Potential alternative Green Belt boundary

The A34 would constitute a strong Green Belt boundary to the southern half of the parcel, and Water Eaton Lane a moderately strong boundary to the east of the northern half. In the event of releasing land up to the northern edge of the site, which is marked only by a hedgerow, there would be little justification in retaining the Green Belt status of the field to the north, which is contained by inset development to the west and north, and by houses within the Green Belt along part of the eastern edge. Harm to Green Belt resulting from release

Scenario Comments Rating

Release of PR178 Release of PR178 would have a significant High effect in terms of reducing the gap between Kidlington and Oxford. The presence of Oxford Parkway and the Park and Ride combines with infrastructure routes to fragment the countryside in the Kidlington Gap, so loss of openness between Kidlington and Oxford Parkway would further weaken the gap. Release of the two northern fields only (see Release of just the fields at the northern end Moderate high ratings map at end of site assessment) of the parcel would leave the Green Belt land to the south weakened by isolation from other countryside, but it would reduce impact on the Kidlington Gap. Any release affecting the northernmost fields would also weaken the remaining Green Belt to the north of the parcel between Bicester Road and Water Eaton Lane (assessed as PR202). Cherwell Green Belt Study 251 April 2017 Site: PR178 Land east of Kidlington and west of the A34 Site size (ha): 27.76

Harm to Green Belt resulting from partial release of site Harm to Green Belt resulting from release of whole site

Cherwell Green Belt Study 252 April 2017 Site: PR181 Land off Mill Street/Mill Lane, Islip Site size (ha): 2.18

Cherwell Green Belt Study 253 April 2017 Site: PR181 Land off Mill Street/Mill Lane, Islip Site size (ha): 2.18

Site description

A field on the south-western outskirts of Islip, defined by the railway line to the north, and the minor roads Mill Street and Mill Lane to the south and west respectively. The northern part of the field has recently been engineered to accommodate the southern section of a new pedestrian bridge across the railway line. Residential properties lie to the east and on the southern side of Mill Street adjacent to part of the site, and there are several outlying dwellings just to the west. The village of Islip is entirely washed-over by the Green Belt. Relationship between site, settlement and countryside

The site relates strongly to the settlement of Islip, with dwellings on three sides. The railway provides a strong boundary feature to the north, although the new bridge provides a link to that part of the village which lies to the north of the railway, as well as open countryside. However, the character of the village adjacent to the site is rural, and the field itself has a visual and topographical relationship with the open countryside to the south of the River Ray and River Cherwell, which join nearby. Parcels

The site is assessed as one parcel. This land is also assessed as the major element of parcel PR209b.

Cherwell Green Belt Study 254 April 2017 Site: PR181 Land off Mill Street/Mill Lane, Islip Site size (ha): 2.18

Parcel: PR181 Parcel area (ha): 2.18

Looking east from the new railway footbridge.

Cherwell Green Belt Study 255 April 2017 Site: PR181 Land off Mill Street/Mill Lane, Islip Site size (ha): 2.18

Parcel: PR181 Parcel area (ha): 2.18 Contribution to Green Belt purposes

Purpose Comments

Purpose 1: Checking Development here would relate to the expansion of Islip, not Oxford. Therefore the parcel sprawl of Oxford plays no role with respect to this purpose.

Purpose 2: The parcel lies on the eastern edge of the Cherwell valley, which together with the railway Preventing merger of line and A34 further west creates strong separation from Kidlington, which is over 1.7km settlements away at its nearest point. Dwellings closer to Kidlington along Mill Street mark the western edge of Islip.

Purpose 3: The character, form and density of the village in the vicinity of the parcel is rural, and Safeguarding commensurate with its washed-over status, so development here would represent countryside encroachment on countryside, despite the parcel's relatively strong relationship with settlement.

Purpose 4: Islip is some distance from Oxford, but the rural character of the approach to the City along Preserving Oxford's the Cherwell valley still contributes to its historic character. However the parcel is too small setting and special and too closely associated with Islip for development to be likely to represent any significant character intrusion.

Purpose 5: Assisting All parcels are considered to make an equal contribution to this purpose. urban regeneration by encouraging the recycling of derelict and other urban land

Potential alternative Green Belt boundary

The parcel's boundaries are clearly defined, but would constitute an isolated release of Green Belt land.

Harm to Green Belt resulting from release

Scenario Comments Rating

Release of PR181 In the absence of any urbanising influences, High development within the parcel would represent significant encroachment on the countryside. It should also be noted that the space taken up by the railway bridge leaves a potential developable area below the 2ha threshold for strategic development.

Cherwell Green Belt Study 256 April 2017 Site: PR181 Land off Mill Street/Mill Lane, Islip Site size (ha): 2.18

Harm to Green Belt resulting from partial release of site Harm to Green Belt resulting from release of whole site

Cherwell Green Belt Study 257 April 2017 Site: PR194 Land off Langford Lane, Kidlington Site size (ha): 8.49

Cherwell Green Belt Study 258 April 2017 Site: PR194 Land off Langford Lane, Kidlington Site size (ha): 8.49

Site description

A narrow strip of arable farmland, sloping downhill from west to east. The parcel is contained by strong vegetated boundaries on its long edges, but lower hedges to the north and south. The southern half of the western boundary adjoins the defined urban area, at Oxford Spires Business Park, and to the south along Langford Lane. Relationship between site, settlement and countryside

To the south, adjacent offices on the Langford Business Park, Endeavour House and Church House, have an urbanising influence on the parcel. To the west, screening tree cover and the slope of the land create separation from the Oxford Spires Business Park, but the Green Belt boundary to the west is a straight line which does not follow any physical feature, running through the arable field rather than through the perimeter trees. To the east, hedgerows to either side of a public footpath form the parcel boundary, separating it from an area of rough grassland. To the north there is no separation between the parcel and further arable farmland, but a fairly sharp slope in the north-western corner creates distinction between the parcel and a smaller area of arable farmland leading up to the edge of London Oxford Airport. Parcels

The site is assessed as one parcel of land.

Cherwell Green Belt Study 259 April 2017 Site: PR194 Land off Langford Lane, Kidlington Site size (ha): 8.49

Parcel: PR194 Parcel area (ha): 8.49

Looking south from public footpath 265. The building visible in the background is Endeavour House, across Langford Lane.

Cherwell Green Belt Study 260 April 2017 Site: PR194 Land off Langford Lane, Kidlington Site size (ha): 8.49

Parcel: PR194 Parcel area (ha): 8.49 Contribution to Green Belt purposes

Purpose Comments

Purpose 1: Checking Development here would relate to the expansion of Kidlington, not Oxford. Therefore the sprawl of Oxford parcel plays no role with respect to this purpose.

Purpose 2: This strip of land extends out north from Kidlington but only the northern end of the parcel Preventing merger of lies closer to Woodstock than existing airfield development. The extent of containment settlements around the parcel, by vegetation and landform, means that development would have a negligible impact on perception of the size of the gap between settlements.

Purpose 3: This area is relatively contained. In landform terms it is part of the Cherwell Valley, but the Safeguarding A4260 and intervening tree cover separate it from the broader valley area to the east. countryside However it is entirely undeveloped and also is distinctly separated from Oxford Spires Business Park, which increases the extent to which development to the north of Langford Lane in this location would appear isolated and therefore encroach on the countryside. The northern end of the parcel has a stronger relationship with the wider countryside and is less influenced by urban development to the south.

Purpose 4: The area has insufficient relationship with Oxford to be considered to contribute to its Preserving Oxford's historic setting or special character. setting and special character

Purpose 5: Assisting All parcels are considered to make an equal contribution to this purpose. urban regeneration by encouraging the recycling of derelict and other urban land

Potential alternative Green Belt boundary

The existing straight-edged Green Belt boundary lacks clear definition. The hedged public footpath along the eastern edge of the parcel is a distinct boundary feature, but a new boundary could equally be drawn to follow the treed edge of the Oxford Spires Business Park, with additional planting to strengthen it. Harm to Green Belt resulting from release

Scenario Comments Rating

Release of PR194 The parcel is distinctly separate from the Moderate high existing inset area of the Oxford Spires Business Park, and makes a contribution to safeguarding the countryside from encroachment, increasingly so towards the northern end. Release of PR194 as far north as Green Belt Encroachment on countryside could be Moderate edge to west (see ratings map at end of reduced if a new boundary was created across site assessment) the narrower mid-section of the parcel, to align with either the existing boundary to the north of The Spires Business Park, or a new boundary to the north of Kidlington Depot were that land to be released (assessed as parcel PR195), leaving the northern part of the parcel in the Green Belt. Tree planting could help to define this boundary.

Cherwell Green Belt Study 261 April 2017 Site: PR194 Land off Langford Lane, Kidlington Site size (ha): 8.49

Harm to Green Belt resulting from partial release of site Harm to Green Belt resulting from release of whole site

Cherwell Green Belt Study 262 April 2017