Bloombridge have now applied to build on the fields behind the Moors in Kidlington.
The application can be viewed on the Cherwell District Council Planning website via this link
Application Ref. 25/01346/OUT
Outline planning application with All Matters Reserved (except means of access) for up to 340 dwellings (Use Class C3), land for local community use and pavilion, landscaping, public open space and associated infrastructure, including demolition of 162 The Moors to enable all modes access.
The public consultation is now open and runs until 26/06/2025.
The applicants argue that the land is "Grey belt" and refer to a paper prepared for Cherwell in 2023. We understand this document is part of Cherwell's draft Local Plan evidence base which is published here.
If you scroll down the long list you will see Cherwell Green Belt Study - Additional Green Belt Site
Assessments (January 2023)
We believe that this is the document Bloombridge refer to in their application.
if you click on the above link the file should download.
We urge anyone concerned about or impacted by this development to look at the application and let Cherwell have your views. KDW is reviewing all the application documents and will share our
thoughts on how best to respond as soon as possible.
KDW 6th June 2025
.Note: this post published 2nd June and updated on 6th June in response to an email from the developer, Bloombridge clarifying which document their application references.