OXFORD EMPLOYMENT LAND STUDY APPENDICES March 2006

Site: Reference Area (ha)
NUFFIELD INDUSTRIAL CENTRE, SANDY
LANE WEST
26
6.35
Criteria Comment Score
(out of 5)
Strategic Access
Approximately 11 km. from M40 Junction 8; adjoins ring road (A4142)
at Cowley Roundabout; within 3 km. of Headington Roundabout and
5km. to Hinksey Hill Interchange (for A34)
4
Local Road Access Served by separate filter off A4142, with independent access;
dedicated parking although turning space is limited
4
Public Transport Access Bus services via Blackbird Leys Road, with small number of highfrequency
routes (every 5-10 mins)
3
Access to services &
labour
Close to residential areas, but few services within immediate vicinity 2
Proximity to incompatible Adjacent to residential areas and playing fields to south, but self- 4
uses
contained in layout
Site characteristics Large, level site, but irregular in shape 4
Development constraints
General attractiveness
Planning Factors
[Scoring: 5 = best, 1 = worst]
No known constraints 4
Reasonable prominence on ring road with good condition and
appearance
Designated as Protected Key Employment Site, with area of
Protected Open Space to south
TOTAL SCORE: 32
5
3