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Eco-Friendly Garden Village Clears Major Hurdle, Paving Way for Construction
7 Aug
Summary
- West Oxfordshire District Council plans 2,200 homes in Salt Cross garden village
- Planning inspector approves the development's "ambitious net zero policy"
- First homes expected to be built in the next 4-5 years
In a significant development, the plans for a new garden village in West Oxfordshire have cleared a major hurdle. As of August 7th, 2025, the planning inspector has approved the development's "ambitious net zero policy," allowing the West Oxfordshire District Council to move forward with its plans to build 2,200 homes in the Salt Cross garden village north of the A40 between Witney and Oxford.
The council's leader, Andy Graham, has hailed this as a "landmark decision" that puts the authority "at the forefront of climate-conscious development." The council now plans to begin a public consultation on the scheme, with the goal of having the first homes built within the next four to five years.
The approval of the net zero policy is a crucial step in the council's efforts to create a sustainable and environmentally-friendly community. The garden village is expected to set a new standard for eco-friendly development, incorporating innovative design and technology to minimize the carbon footprint of the new homes and infrastructure.
