Oxford college plans 200 homes in Banbury farmland

An application for the homes, off Warwick Road in Banbury, were submitted to Cherwell District Council by Savills on behalf of the applicant, Trinity College, Oxford.

The site comprises an area of approximately 11.12ha, west of the B4100 and approximately 3.5km north-west of Banbury town centre.

The college secured outline planning permission for 320 dwellings at site known as ‘Roman Field’ to the south, which is currently under construction.

Land to the east has planning permission for 170 dwellings, which was allowed at appeal in 2024. A reserved matters application was submitted in September 2025 and is currently awaiting determination.

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For the newest 200 dwelling proposal, at least 30 per cent will be affordable housing, of which 70 per cent will be affordable rent and 30 per cent shared ownership.

There will be new vehicular access with a priority junction along Warwick Road, which will include a 3m shared foot- and cycleway on the southern side, as well as a new connection to the public right of way network.

There is provision for at least 10 per cent biodiversity net gain, with around 3.5ha of open public space. This will includes three play areas, allotments and a community garden or orchard, linking existing green infrastructure to the site.

Comments are due on the planning portal by May 15 and the council is expected to make a decision by June 25.