Police and housing provider unveil 1,000-homes plan in Bicester

Thames Valley Police is joint owner of the land west of Howes Lane

Outline plans for 1,000 homes in Oxfordshire have been submitted by a housing association and a police force.

The joint application by A2Dominion and Thames Valley Police also includes land for a primary and secondary school at North West Bicester.

Thames Valley Police is joint owner of the land west of Howes Lane.

The plans, which also include community facilities, improved infrastructure and new green spaces, have been submitted to Cherwell District Council.

They form part of the wider Bicester "eco-town" carbon-zero development and include new green spaces incorporating the existing bridleway, ecological corridors and a perimeter buffer to promote biodiversity. A2Dominion said the applicants remained in discussions with Cherwell District Council and Oxfordshire County Council about ways to improve infrastructure routes around Howes Lane. 

Follow BBC South on Facebook, X, or Instagram. Send your story ideas to [e-mail].