PLANS for a new 240-home estate in South Oxfordshire are expected to be approved this week.

Planning officers at South Oxfordshire District Council have recommended the authority’s planning committee to approve the plans for Benson at meeting on Wednesday evening.

David Wilson Homes has also promised to build a community garden and children’s play areas if it wins permission.

Plans for new homes in Didcot and Wallingford are also on the agenda for the meeting at Didcot Civic Hall starting at 6pm. Members of public are welcome to attend.