A DECADE of uncertainty around whether 190 homes will be built at Wolvercote could end if final plans are approved.

A public consultation on Oxford University’s proposals will end on September 28, after a series of revisions.

Concerns were raised about traffic and flooding when they were previously submitted, and the university withdrew them in early 2014. Now a revised scheme has been put forward to Oxford City Council after more than a year of talks with local groups.

The plans include 190 homes, a 300sqm doctor’s surgery, office buildings and a community centre, with a lagoon at the centre of the development.

To allay concerns about traffic a mini-roundabout has been included near the site’s entrance and the Environment Agency has also confirmed that the area’s flood risk has decreased.

Rosamund Road resident Graham Jones, 68, said some concerns remained but that the scheme was much improved.

The father-of-two said: “The transport issues will never completely go away but including a mini-roundabout in the scheme is a big improvement.

“Although it will mean a loss of parking for some people and that is a going concern.”

He added that a ‘big question’ also remained about whether a doctor’s surgery would be included in the proposals, with residents wanting more reassurances.

Mr Jones said: “It has always been part of the plans and if you are going to build 190 homes that is going to be a significant increase to the population of Wolvercote.

“So there is a very good case to have a GP surgery on the site, but there is some doubt about whether that will actually happen.”

Plans for the mill site were at last revealed at the beginning of this month, after the university initially revealed new options for the scheme to residents in March.

The university said it would be in line with city council housing policies, meaning 50 per cent of homes could be affordable.

Its submission of new designs followed earlier concerns the site would flood in winter, but the Environment Agency said new data showed the area’s flood risk had decreased.

Residents also feared the only access road to the development, near two pubs and a children’s play area, was a hazard and that nearby car parking would be lost.

Taking into account traffic concerns, the university has proposed a mini-roundabout at the Godstow Road and Mill Road junction.

There were also concerns part of the site encroached on Green Belt, but the new designs excluded small buildings from that area.

In a planning statement to the city council the university’s agent, JPPC, wrote: “The development would provide social and economic benefits. The proposed mini-roundabout will help maintain low traffic speeds throughout the village... and will mean improved traffic flow.”

The paper mill, off Mill Road, was demolished in 2004 after being closed by Oxford University Press in 1997.

To comment on the proposals, visit public.oxford.gov.uk/online-applications and use the reference 13/01861/OUT