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flag UK plans to build hundreds of homes on Oxfordshire’s green belt near transit hubs, sparking environmental and local control concerns.

flag New UK planning rules set for 2025 could allow hundreds of homes on Oxfordshire’s green belt if within a 15-minute walk of train or tram stations, sparking concern over environmental loss and weakened local control. flag The “default yes” policy prioritizes transit-oriented development to tackle housing shortages, but critics warn it risks eroding protected land despite flood risks and inadequate rail capacity. flag While some support the move for improved public transport, others, including councillors and groups like CPRE, stress the need for community-led planning and preservation of green spaces for climate and health benefits. flag Councils must now justify rejecting developments over 150 homes, with final approval resting with the government, raising concerns about centralization of power.

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