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 />
BMW PLANT, GARSINGTON ROAD<br />
21<br />
81.99<br />
Criteria Comment Score<br />
(out of 5)<br />
Strategic Access<br />
Adjoins A4142 at Cowley Roundabout; approximately 11 km. from<br />
M40 Junction 8; within 3 km. of Headington Roundabout and 5km. to<br />
Hinksey Hill Interchange (for A34)<br />
4<br />
Local Road Access Good vehicular access onto site via Horspath Road / Roman Way,<br />
and separate filter off A4142<br />
5<br />
Public Transport Access Range of bus routes, although frequency is limited (1 per 60 mins) 3<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 />
[Scoring: 5 = best, 1 = worst]<br />
Close to residential areas, but few local services in vicinity, except for 3<br />
Tesco superstore and retail park<br />
Long established industrial site, close to other employment areas 5<br />
(e.g. Horspath & County Trading estates), separated from residential<br />
areas by Eastern by-pass. Area of Green Belt to east.<br />
Substantial site, reasonably regular in shape, sloping gently to south 5<br />
No known significant development constraints, except for proximity to 4<br />
Green Belt on eastern boundary<br />
High-profile location on ring road, comprising substantial mass of 4<br />
development; good overall appearance due to recent investment<br />
Designated as Protected Key Employment Site 5<br />
TOTAL SCORE: 38
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