OXFORD EMPLOYMENT LAND STUDY APPENDICES March 2006
OXFORD EMPLOYMENT LAND STUDY APPENDICES March 2006
OXFORD EMPLOYMENT LAND STUDY APPENDICES March 2006
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Development Site: Reference Area (ha)<br />
LAMARSH ROAD, OFF BOTLEY ROAD,<br />
OSNEY<br />
DS. 37<br />
2.55<br />
Criteria Comment Score<br />
(out of 5)<br />
Current Use Cleared site<br />
Strategic Access<br />
1km from Botley interchange (A420) and from Hinksey Hill junction 3<br />
Local Road Access<br />
Public Transport Access<br />
Access to services &<br />
labour<br />
Proximity to incompatible<br />
uses<br />
Site characteristics<br />
Development constraints<br />
General attractiveness<br />
Planning Factors<br />
Suitability for Designated<br />
Uses<br />
[Scoring: 5 = best, 1 = worst]<br />
(A34 south)<br />
Accessed via a new residential road at the top of Lamarsh Road. 2<br />
Little on-street parking and space to manoeuvre. Junction at Lamarsh<br />
Road/Botley Road is difficult.<br />
Bus routes along Botley Road are numerous and frequent. Site is 4<br />
very close to Sea Croft Park and Ride<br />
Near to some residential areas and a range of local services and 4<br />
shops. Close to the city centre.<br />
Adjacent to retail park, other employment uses and some residential 3<br />
uses nearby.<br />
Irregular shaped site. Large and relatively level. Partially cleared 3<br />
Requires flood protection. Site cleared for development 3<br />
Low profile site. Reasonably attractive location and condition 3<br />
although congested Botley Road area is poorly perceived<br />
Development site designated for residential plus B1(b) and B1(c) 3<br />
uses. Existing planning permission for retail development<br />
Reasonable potential for small industrial units but residential designation may limit<br />
amount of employment space<br />
TOTAL SCORE: 28