Destruction of Oxford's Greenbelt

There has been NO consultation on this plan, which is significantly different from the original Plan. There are many major changes, including most of the housing sites being proposed now.
• The “exceptional circumstances” that allow for development on the Green Belt have not been satisfactorily established. The harm caused by removing the Grenoble Road site from the Green Belt is greater than any benefits obtained.
• The proposed development will have a major impact on the nature of the local environment and people’s enjoyment of it.
• The proposed development will reduce access to the countryside as an amenity for many residents, of Oxford, Blackbird Leys and Greater Leys - paths, dog walking routes, etc.
• The figures used to estimate the number of houses needed are questionable and out of date.
• The proposed estate of 3,000 homes would inevitably increase noise, air and light pollution.
• The proposed density of 70 dwellings/hectare is out of keeping with the area and inappropriate in a semi-rural location. It is higher than most new developments except in city centres.
• The Grade I listed Nuneham Courtenay Park has views over much of the surrounding countryside and views from the Park will be very adversely affected by a large housing estate south of Grenoble Road.
• There are inadequate plans to improve the infrastructure (roads, public transport, shops, doctors and other amenities) to support this development.
• The proposed Park & Ride will attract more traffic up the A4074 through Nuneham Courtenay—especially if the Redbridge P&R is closed as has been proposed elsewhere.
• The proposed Cowley branch line passenger rail service would be too far from the Grenoble Road site to be useful. Therefore, those working in Oxford or commuting from further away would add traffic to already congested roads.
• The Plan is not coordinated with other plans like the expressway.