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Barford Road Development Approved by Cherwell District Council
Posted 1 day ago (10/06) by Theresa Goss
Last week, Cherwell District Council approved the development of up to 100 homes on land off Barford Road by a vote of 7–1, with one abstention.
The decision followed the recommendation of CDC planning officers and was driven primarily by the Council's current shortfall against its housing supply targets, rather than by any specific benefits the development might bring to Bloxham.
The application was opposed by Bloxham Parish Council and by many residents who expressed their views through the CDC Planning Portal and by speaking at the Planning Committee meeting.
The decision was also contrary to the emerging Bloxham Neighbourhood Plan, which the Parish Council has spent the past year developing, in consultation with residents across the village.
The Neighbourhood Plan has now reached an advanced stage and is expected to be considered for approval by CDC's Executive at its meeting on 16 June 2026. This will be the final step before a village-wide referendum, when all eligible residents will have the opportunity to vote on whether the Plan should be adopted.
It is important that residents participate in the referendum. Once adopted, the Neighbourhood Plan will become part of the statutory planning framework and will help guide future development, ensuring that growth takes place in locations that are appropriate for the village and supported by local planning policies.
Bloxham continues to face development pressure. Most notably, David Wilson Homes has submitted an application for up to 95 homes on land off South Newington Road, adjacent to the David Tyrrell Recreation Ground (Application No. 25/02895/OUT).
Bloxham Parish Council has formally objected to this proposal. If you have not yet submitted your comments, we would encourage you to review the application and make your views known through the CDC Planning Portal before the consultation period closes.