Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) in Oxfordshire
Our approach to National Significant Infrastructure Projects engagement.
Current NSIPs in Oxfordshire
List of current live NSIPs, which are at various stages
Botley West Solar Farm
An 840MW solar generation station spread across the administrative boundaries of West Oxfordshire District Council, Cherwell District Council and Vale of the White Horse District Council, including a new substation near Farmoor.
Find further information through the links below to the applicant’s website and Planning Inspectorate project information page:
Oxfordshire Strategic Rail Freight Interchange (OxSRFI)
An intermodal rail freight interchange is proposed near Ardley within the administrative boundary of Cherwell District Council. In addition to the rail terminal, the proposals include approximately 600,000sqrm of logistics floor space and substantial highways works, including improvements to Junctions 9 and 10 of the M40, and Ardley Bypass and a Middleton Stoney Relief Road
Find further information through the links below to the applicant’s website and Planning Inspectorate project information page:
- OXSRFI | Oxfordshire Strategic Rail Freight Interchange
- Oxfordshire Strategic Rail Freight Interchange - Project information
White Horse Reservoir (previously known as South East Strategic Reservoir Option
A proposed 150ML fully bunded reservoir located to the southwest of Abingdon on Thames in the administrative boundaries of Vale of the White Horse District Council and South Oxfordshire District Council. In addition to the reservoir the proposal includes an underground pipeline connecting the reservoir to an intake/outfall structure on the river Thames.
Find further information through the links below to the applicant’s website and Planning Inspectorate project information page:
- White Horse Reservoir - previously known as South East Strategic Reservoir Option - SESRO
- White Horse Reservoir (previously known as South East Strategic Reservoir Option) - Project information
East West Rail - Bedford to Cambridge and Western improvements
A proposed rail connection between Oxford and Cambridge via Milton Keynes and Bedford. The scheme will use existing railway lines in Oxfordshire, but new infrastructure is proposed near Islip, Oxford Parkway and Kennington.
Find further information through the links below to the applicant’s website and Planning Inspectorate project information page: