BMW has said it is "delighted" to have received unanimous consent for its major plans for its Oxford Mini plant.

The German car company revealed plans to pump £600 million into Mini factories in Oxford and Swindon, with ambitions to transform the plant in Cowley to all-electric production by 2030.

In September, plans were submitted for alterations of the plant to “increase operations” by building a new trailer park and making changes to an existing logistics centre.

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It was confirmed that work on the plant will start next year.

A BMW spokesperson said: "Earlier this year, we unveiled substantial investment in Plant Oxford, setting the stage to produce the next generation of electric MINIs and laying the groundwork for the future of all electric car manufacturing.

"In September, we formally submitted our plans for approval to the Oxford City Council, and on December 12, they were presented before the planning committee.

"We are delighted to announce that our plans have received unanimous consent from the planning committee, allowing us to proceed with ground-breaking activities next year.

"These initiatives form a crucial component of the £600 million investment into Oxford and Swindon, announced by the BMW Group in September. 

"This investment not only secures thousands of jobs at both plants, but also solidifies our position as one of the leading electric car manufacturers in the United Kingdom."

BMW claims the investment will secure more than 4,000 jobs.

The Oxford Mini plant already produces the Mini three-door, the Mini five-door as well as the Mini Clubman and the Mini Electric.

From next year, the plant will start producing the next generation Mini three-door and Mini five-door with combustion engines, as well as the new Mini Convertible.

And from 2026, two new all electric Mini models will be built at the plant.