RESIDENTS have been given more time to have their say on a document that will dictate the future of Bicester’s new 6,000-home eco-town.

Cherwell District Council’s consultation on the draft plan was due to close on Friday, January 23, but has now been extended until 5pm on Friday, February 20.

The document will outline the layout for the north-west Bicester development and will be used as a guide for future planning applications regarding the site.

Cherwell’s lead member for planning Michael Gibbard: “As with any consultation, any member of the public is invited to submit comments but we have also decided to consult more widely to allow as many people as possible to get involved in the preparation of this important document.

“We want to hear the views of residents, stakeholders and organisations who all commented on Cherwell’s submitted Local Plan.

“We have taken this step as the development at North West Bicester is one of several large projects planned for Cherwell and we want to ensure as much as possible, that this process is joined up so that Cherwell’s expansion moves forward as one rather than as several stand-alone pockets of development.

“Everyone who took the time to comment on Cherwell’s submitted Local Plan has a vested interest in the district’s development and as such, we want to ensure they are included as much as possible.”

Work began on the first phase of the eco-town development in April which will include 393 of the 6,000 homes, a primary school, shops, offices and an eco-business centre.

Comments can be made at cherwell.gov.uk/planningpolicy

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