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The Right Homes, in the Right Place

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I know we all agree that West Oxfordshire needs more affordable homes - to rent or buy.  However, these new homes must be at the right price in the right place, and any new development must come with the extra infrastructure needed to support it.

It is essential that any new homes must not ruin the unique character of our towns and villages.  Excessive numbers of houses must not threaten the nature of our rural area - and speculative development must end.

A very good example of housing that is well thought-out, compliments the local area, and with a strong affordable element is the Home Farm development in Bladon, which I visited recently.  Homes here have been built to a high standard that complement, not crowd, the village. This partnership between the Sovereign Housing Association and Blenheim Estates shows what can be done when we all work together.

I have met many local West Oxfordshire businesses  - Stewart Milne Timber Systems and Ede Homes, for example - who are creating innovative solutions to building more housing that compliments our area, and I look forward to the growth of their businesses and ideas.

The way to ensure the end of speculative development is through the creation of a well-thought out and fully-evidenced Local Plan.  I am glad that West Oxfordshire District Council has now submitted their plan for inspection; this is occurring during the summer of 2017.  This will do much more to enable people protect the area that we live and work in.

I will continue to scrutinise planning policy to make sure it works for us.  I will not hesitate to continue to speak out if the unique charm of West Oxfordshire is threatened.

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Garden Village consultation

Monday, 2 July, 2018

WODC are inviting you to have your say on the proposed garden village to be built to the north of the A40 near Eynsham.

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Department for Education launch fund to boost construction skills

Friday, 29 June, 2018

The Department for Education have launched a £22m fund to boost construction skills.  This fund will bring training to construction sites, allowing learners to apply their knowledge in a real-world setting. 

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Robert speaks out on behalf of Grenfell survivors urging for action

Monday, 11 June, 2018

Robert said, "When I attended the very moving event held in Speaker’s House and spoke to survivors, one of the most striking and moving points made was residents telling me that repeated complaints and concerns had been raised but had not been listened to or acted on. Does my right hon.

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Robert meets Federation of Master Builders to discuss barriers for small house builders

Monday, 21 May, 2018

Robert said, "It was fantastic to meet with the Federation of Master Builders to discuss barriers for small house builders, including access to finance and the planning system - a very productive meeting."

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Robert responds to the consultation on the National Planning Policy Framework

Thursday, 10 May, 2018

Robert has today responded to the consultation on the National Planning Policy Framework.  This is of huge importance to West Oxfordshire, where it is essential to balance the need to build more houses so residents and their families can stay in the area, but also to preserve the character of Wes

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Robert discusses housing with Kingham Parish Council

Friday, 13 April, 2018

Robert said, "Good chat with the Kingham Parish Council recently - good to have a discussion about West Oxfordshire's need for housing, but that this needs to not be at the cost of our local communities."

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Robert Courts writes for Conservative Home about SME house builders

Wednesday, 28 March, 2018

Robert Courts writes for Conservative Home to promote the APPG for Small and Micro Business's inquiry on SME house builders.

Read this article here.

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National Planning Policy Framework reform

Monday, 5 March, 2018

Robert is glad that the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government are reforming the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) to help build homes in the right places, at the right price and in keeping with their surrounds.

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Robert chairs inquiry into how to better support small house builders

Tuesday, 9 January, 2018

Robert said, "I greatly enjoyed today's inquiry into how small house-builders can help tackle the housing crisis, and I look forward to publishing our report in due course."

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APPG for Small Business chairs first part of inquiry on SME House Builders

Tuesday, 5 December, 2017

Robert Courts chaired the first of a two part inquiry on SME house builders held by the APPG for Small and Micro Business - it was very productive debate and Robert is looking forward to part two!

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