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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Site: Reference Area (ha)<br />
BLANCHFORD BUILDER’S YARD,<br />
WINDMILL ROAD<br />
3<br />
1.01<br />
Criteria Comment Score<br />
(out of 5)<br />
Strategic Access<br />
Approximately 9 km. from M40 Junction 8; adjoins A4142 within 1 km<br />
of Headington Roundabout<br />
4<br />
Local Road Access Accessed via independent access off Windmill Road, with reasonable<br />
junction arrangements<br />
3<br />
Public Transport Access Few direct bus routes to this location; services via London Road, but<br />
many require changes<br />
3<br />
Access to services & Within residential area, and close to London Road with range of local 4<br />
labour<br />
services<br />
Proximity to incompatible Surrounded by residential areas, with Protected Open Space (school 2<br />
uses<br />
playing field) to rear of site<br />
Site characteristics Long and narrow site, regular in shape and generally level 3<br />
Development constraints<br />
General attractiveness<br />
Planning Factors<br />
[Scoring: 5 = best, 1 = worst]<br />
Proximity to residential areas and Protected Open Space may limit<br />
development potential<br />
2<br />
Low-profile location, but overall condition and appearance is good 3<br />
Designated as Protected Key Employment Site; adjoins Protected<br />
Open Space designation to rear of site<br />
TOTAL SCORE: 26<br />
2
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