Plan overview

• 46 on GNP6, north of Springhill Road;
• 14 on GNP2, next to the fire station off Icknield Road;
• 14 on GNP10. in the village centre;
• 20 on GNP3, between Elmcroft and Manor Road.

You can click on the above to see more details about the sites and the site specific requirements.

One reserve site, GNP8, on Gatehampton Road,10 to 16 dwellings

• to be built on only if it is likely that within five years the four allocated sites do not deliver approximately 94 dwellings.

Over 80% of the new homes with 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms. These will include affordable housing, homes designed to support independent living for older residents and provide the opportunity for young people to get onto the housing ladder and for other people the opportunity to downsize.

Detailed site-specific requirements (SSRs) which have been defined so that each development fits in with the requirements of Goring and so that additional community benefits are maximised on each site. These include:

• details of the mitigation required to make development of the site acceptable, and to minimise the impact on neighbouring residents and the surrounding environment;
• steps to be taken to conserve and enhance biodiversity including vegetation, trees and hedges;
• new community facilities;
• good building design to fit in with the immediate neighbourhood, such as materials, style and restrictions on height and density;
• adequate on-site parking for residents and visitors to ensure no overflow onto neighbouring roads;
• new footpaths and cycle routes;
• conservation of the green gaps and countryside between Goring and Gatehampton in the south, South Stoke in the north, the hills above Cleeve to the east and the river plain to the west of the village;
• protection for the historic buildings in our village centre to bring environmental, social and economic benefits for the community.

Three strategic projects

In addition, three strategic projects are proposed to address key issues identified by residents that cannot be resolved by the Plan. The Plan does not distinguish the relative priority of these three projects. They should be funded, where appropriate, by the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).

Traffic and parking: a full review of traffic management, pedestrian safety and parking in the village, especially in the village centre. This project will include the current GPC proposals and should result in a detailed and costed analysis of options;

School: an independent professional evaluation and subsequent resolution of the issues facing the primary school including an analysis of options and liaison with all stakeholders (parents, governors, Diocese, OCC, SODC), resulting in a costed proposal and implementation programme;

Village centre: a programme working with landowners to evaluate the rejuvenation of the village centre, particularly around the Arcade area, to produce an attractive development to help drive the economic and social sustainability of Goring

The next step is the village referendum

The Plan and all evidence have been considered by an independent examiner appointed by SODC in consultation with GPC. The examiner has reported to the District Council recommending that, subject to modification, the Plan can proceed to referendum. SODC have taken the decision that the Plan should proceed to referendum and that this should be on the 4th July.

The residents of Goring will be asked to vote to accept or reject the final Plan. The referendum will take place on the 4th July 2019. It is determined on the basis of a simple yes/no vote. If the Plan is accepted by a majority of one or more, it will become part of local planning policy and will have full weight. If the community rejects the Plan it will have no significance as a planning tool and will offer no protection to Goring.