A developer has had its fourth attempt to develop the sports pitch in William Morris Close, Cowley, rejected.

The most recent application, from Cantay Estates, involved building seven homes on the parking area rather than the pitch itself.

Members of Oxford City Council’s east area planning committee unanimously rejected the bid on Wednesday.

Chairman Roy Darke said: “There are fundamental problems with the proposal, it clearly conflicts with existing planning rules.”

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