ANOTHER 900 homes have been approved as part of the latest “piece of the jigsaw” which will make up the NW Bicester eco-town.

Cherwell District Council members have welcomed the outline plans for hundreds of homes, plus a primary and secondary school and retail facilities on land adjacent to Howes Lane. 

It comes as it is revealed that all private-sale homes on the Exemplar site, now known as Elmsbrook, have been reserved by buyers, according to lead developer A2Dominion.

To date A2Dominion has been working on building the first phase of the site, known as Elmsbrook, which will include 393 homes.

Cherwell district councillor Russell Hurle said: “How great is that after only being open a few months?”

The plans will also include a local centre for the area with retail, restaurants, a GP surgery and leisure space.

Cherwell District Council lead member for planning Michael Gibbard said: “This application represents the latest piece of the jigsaw to build up the complete picture for North West Bicester.

“In total this site will deliver 6,000 new homes and all of the necessary jobs, amenities and infrastructure to accommodate the new residents.

“However, rather than submit one for the entire site, the developers have chosen to submit proposals in stages as it is such a large site. To date A2Dominion has been working on building the first phase of the site, known as the Exemplar, which will include 393 homes.

“With the first of those homes now on sale and ready for occupation next year, this application will represent a further stage of the project and will provide some of the necessary facilities and jobs needed to serve the site’s new residents.”