Wretchwick Green would be part of Bicester’s wider ‘Garden Town’ initiative. The developers are proposing that 450 of the 1500 homes would be classed as affordable. It also plans to build a new primary school and a district centre with shops and community facilities. Redrow and Wates Developments have greatly appreciated the time that many people from all parts of the community have already given to discussing the application and providing their feedback, all of which has been carefully considered over the past few months. A spokesperson for Redrow and Wates Developments said: “With the need for housing provision in the UK remaining acute, we are encouraged to be bringing forward Wretchwick Green as part of the broader ‘Garden Town’ initiative in Bicester. This has followed extensive engagement with the town and district council, local residents and the wider community which have significantly shaped our proposals. Should outline planning consent be granted, Redrow and Wates Developments will continue to seek community input into any future detailed plans.” Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk
Redrow and Wates Developments have submitted outline plans for 1,500 homes in Bicester, Oxfordshire. The developers say 450 of the properties would be earmarked as affordable and there are also proposals for a new primary school, shops and community amenities. But residents fear that the development will bring more traffic to their streets, with some saying they feel like “guinea pigs” being used by developers. Redrow and Wates Developments have been discussing their application with the local community during recent months and have said that should outline planning consent be granted, community input will be factored in to any future plans.