The report sets out proposals for refreshing the City council’s approach to promoting design quality in new development.

The Board is asked to agree that a new Oxford Design Review Panel be established.

The Head of City Development submitted a report (previously circulated, now appended) that set out proposals for refreshing the City Council’s approach to promoting design quality in new developments.

Councillor Colin Cook, Board Member for City Development, presented the report to the Board and provided some background and context. The intention of the design review panel was to achieve some good quality design and architecture in Oxford.

Councillor Price added that the work of the design panel would run parallel to, but separate from, the planning process.

Resolved to agree that a new Oxford Design Review Panel be established.