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 />
HORSPATH INDUSTRIAL ESTATE,<br />
PETERLEY ROAD / PONY ROAD<br />
34<br />
8.34<br />
Criteria Comment Score<br />
(out of 5)<br />
Strategic Access<br />
Approximately 11 km. from M40 Junction 8; adjoins A4142 at Cowley<br />
Roundabout; within 3 km. of Headington Roundabout and 5km. to<br />
Hinksey Hill Interchange (for A34)<br />
4<br />
Local Road Access Accessed off Horspath Road via Pony Road/Peterley Road.<br />
Restricted turning space and on-street parking reduces access<br />
3<br />
Public Transport Access Only one bus route of limited frequency runs close to site 2<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 services within immediate vicinity 3<br />
Established industrial location, with BMW plant to south and Hanson 5<br />
plant to east; allotment gardens immediately to north; residential<br />
areas to west separated by Eastern by-pass<br />
Reasonably level site of regular shape, and of good size 5<br />
No significant constraints known 4<br />
Prominent location while appearance reflects mix of older and<br />
modern premises. Seen as reasonably attractive due to ring road<br />
location.<br />
Designated as Protected Key Employment Site; land to north has<br />
Green Belt / Protected Open Space designation<br />
TOTAL SCORE: 34<br />
4<br />
4
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