OXFORD EMPLOYMENT LAND STUDY APPENDICES March 2006

Development Site: Reference Area (ha)
OXFORD BUSINESS PARK, COWLEY
DS. 55
8.4*
Criteria Comment Score
(out of 5)
Current Use Business Park
Strategic Access
Local Road Access
Public Transport Access
Access to services &
labour
Proximity to incompatible
uses
Site characteristics
Development constraints
General attractiveness
Planning Factors
Suitability for Designated
Use
[Scoring: 5 = best, 1 = worst]
On A4142, 3km from Headington junction (A40), +10km from M40, 5
and 5km from Hinksey Hill (A34 to south)
Own internal roads are wide, free moving and easy to manoeuvre 5
with assigned car parking. The site adjoins the junction to the ring
road.
Small range of bus routes from Cowley Road directly outside the site. 3
But these are infrequent (hourly). More frequent services from
Temple Cowley.
Near residential areas and Temple Cowley District Centre for shops 4
and services. Hotel and leisure centre on site.
None. Self contained major employment site. 5
Gentle gradient to the north east, flat, regular in shape and large. 5
Residential properties lie to the north of the site but the site has been
prepared for development and constraints have been removed.
4
Attractive location with modern buildings in a high profile location. 5
Designated as a Development Site, for B1, B2, B8 uses with 4
indicative pedestrian and cycle route. Adjacent to Conservation Area
(in part)
Large site with good strategic access of proven attraction to larger business uses
* Undeveloped area including 3 ha with detailed planning permission
TOTAL SCORE: 40