A LONG-RUNNING battle over new homes in Wallingford has turned a major corner with a planning application submitted for 400 homes.

Prupim, the property arm of Prudential, submitted the outline application to South Oxfordshire District Council for Slade End Farm, on the western edge of the town. It includes a new primary school, play areas, a public square, footpaths and tree planting.

Steve Teboe, 50, pictured inset, of Wantage Road, who has led the campaign against the development, said: “There is still very strong opposition to these homes and we will continue to oppose them. Feelings are running quite high over this issue.”

Prupim spokesman Nick Webb said: “Wallingford has grown over the years and there is a need for the town to respond.”

A detailed application is expected next year.