Issue - meetings
Thames Valley Spatial Development Strategy (SDS)
Meeting: 08/07/2026 - Cabinet (Item 26)
26 Thames Valley Spatial Development Strategy (SDS) 
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The Director Planning & Regulation submitted a report to Cabinet to note the development of, and governance arrangements for, a Thames Valley SDS.
Cabinet is recommended to:
1. Note the governance and development of the Thames Valley Spatial Development Strategy
2. Agree to officer and member involvement in the early programme stages as outlined in this report, in particular with regards to the governance model and assisting in the development of the Thames Valley SDS.
Additional documents:
- SDS Cabinet Paper Appendix 1, item 26
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- SDS Cabinet Paper Appendix 2, item 26
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- SDS Cabinet Paper Appendix 3, item 26
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- SDS report Appendix 4, item 26
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Decision:
Cabinet resolved to:
1. Note the governance and development of the Thames Valley Spatial Development Strategy
2. Agree to officer and member involvement in the early programme stages as outlined in this report, in particular with regards to the governance model and assisting in the development of the Thames Valley SDS.
Minutes:
The Director Planning & Regulation submitted a report to Cabinet to note the development of, and governance arrangements for, a Thames Valley SDS.
Councillor Railton noted that the same report was being presented to all councils in Thames Valley. The strategy covered around 30 years of spatial planning, compared with local plan and a strategic planning board through secondary legislations set out by MHCLG. Voting arrangements had yet to be determined, with only unitary and upper tier authorities currently expected to have voting rights. Councillor Railton added that lobbying would continue for successor authorities and a greater Oxford unitary to secure representation.
David Butler, Director of Planning and Regulation, added that this marked the start of an importance piece of work, providing an opportunity to help shape long term growth across a large area. With central government funding being held by Bracknell Forest Council, the framework would play a significant role in supporting Oxford’s future development and contribution to the economy.
Councillor Railton proposed.
Councillor Smith seconded.
Cabinet resolved to:
1. Note the governance and development of the Thames Valley Spatial Development Strategy
2. Agree to officer and member involvement in the early programme stages as outlined in this report, in particular with regards to the governance model and assisting in the development of the Thames Valley SDS.