Lots of people turned up to view the plans for the proposed students housing and new dwellings yesterday. It’s clear that the plans are still in process following some pre-application advice to provide alternative access to the four private properties on the site, and reappraise among other things whether some flats should be at basement level. The bulk of the development appears to be four storeys high but there is still the possibility that one section may go higher.

The main concern that came up was about sewage capability and the need to get advice from Thames Water because there are already existing problems in the area.

The timescale for the developers is still to get a full application in by December to try and hit a completion deadline of August/September 2016

Another side issue is whether the bus stop outside Dorset House might be moved further down the London Road outside this planned development to give more space for seating and bins away from the busy pedestrian crossing area

Frontier Estates have also been active in the area of Headington between Windmill Road and Kennett Road.

If you missed seeing the presentation, or you’d like an update on Frontier Estates’ plans for development in Headington, you’ll have the opportunity to ask their rep directly at next week’s Headington Ward Focus Meeting. This is on Tuesday 28 October at St Antony of Padua Hall, Headley Way, and David Morris from Frontier will be speaking at 6pm sharp.

Thames Valley Police are also sending a speaker to the meeting who will report back on operations to stop cyclists on pavements in the central shopping area.