More than two dozen local people have voiced worries regarding plans to build 750 homes close to Bicester, with one resident expressing that the scheme was completely unreasonable.

Gladman is behind the project, which includes a mixed-use local centre, a primary school, and sporting amenities, planned for farmland north of Caversfield.

The development covers 43 hectares and lies alongside Fringford Road and the A421, just south of Dymocks Farm House and Lawlars Barn.

These particular buildings sit outside the development boundaries, although their access routes will remain intact.

The scheme includes two vehicle access points: a three-arm roundabout where it meets the A4421 and a priority junction on Fringford Road.

Gladman had previously requested a scoping opinion for this site last year, which encompassed plans for 900 homes, a primary school, a local centre, and a fire station.

By April 3, 26 formal objections had been submitted, along with one statement of backing.

Kirsty Widdrington, who lives in Stratton Audley, stated that the scheme represented an absurd proposal for further housing developments on the edges of Bicester put forward by Gladman.

Stratton Audley already struggles considerably with flooding when rainfall is heavy, persistent issues with water infrastructure including burst pipes along Stoke Lyne Road, frequent power cuts mainly during winter months, and sewage systems that are full and reaching breaking point in the village.

The proposed site for these additional homes is simply not viable.

She moved to the outskirts of Bicester to live in a countryside environment with clearly defined villages and attractive green spaces and wildlife, and approving this scheme would mean further loss of farmland and destruction of animal habitats with devastating results.

With these concerns clearly laid out, she could not understand how any councillor could possibly view this as a workable option.

This scheme should be turned down right away.

Roland Higgs, a Caversfield resident, stated that this would more than double the size of Caversfield, which does not have the required infrastructure to support such a large development.

In favour of the plans, Cory Johnson from Bicester said he supported this development as it would deliver much-needed housing for the Bicester area.

He also called for higher housing density than what is currently put forward, alongside further mixed-use development combining commercial, public, and residential spaces that would establish a walkable and liveable community with plenty of local amenities.

In a planning document, the developer outlined that the scheme would deliver up to 750 high-quality homes and a sustainable community, with supporting infrastructure to fulfil the daily needs of current and future residents of Caversfield and the Bicester area, all within an attractive and health-focused landscape setting.

The proposals would also help address the identified local housing need and contribute to resolving years of insufficient delivery of market and affordable housing across the district.