Approach
We believe that the special character of the remarkable city in which we live should be maintained.
We try to ensure that planning decisions result in the highest possible standards of design, respect the city’s policy of protecting Oxford’s famous skyline, and incorporate advanced sustainability features.
In terms of individual planning applications, our focus is on the ‘street scene’ and neighbourliness. The guiding principles on which we assess each proposal include:
- proper respect for conservation areas
- respect for building lines on a street
- harmony with neighbouring buildings
- a welcome for good modern design
- consideration of environmental aspects – gardens, trees, green spaces, absorbent ground surface to reduce flooding risk.
