Deddington residents will go to the polls to vote on future developments in their parish at the start of next month.

In February, Cherwell District Council’s executive approved the Deddington Neighbourhood Plan to go to a referendum.

This will take place on May 2 - the same day as the local council elections and the police and crime commissioner election.

The plan, drafted by Deddington Parish Council, includes identification of land for new homes, green space, and a nursery, along with policies on zero carbon building and high-speed broadband.

Ian Boll, corporate director for communities at Cherwell District Council, said: "Neighbourhood planning gives communities the power to help shape where new homes, shops and places of work could be built.

"If approved by residents, a neighbourhood plan will help them shape the parish’s future in a way that meets their needs."

Eligible electors will receive a separate poll card, and postal voters will receive a separate postal vote pack.

The referendum count is set to take place the day after the vote, while the result will be posted on the council website later that evening.

Residents must be registered to vote by 11.59pm on Tuesday, April 16.

The deadline to apply for postal votes is 5pm on April 17 and for proxy votes it is 5pm on April 24.

If the referendum backs the plan, it will become part of Cherwell’s statutory development plan.