The homes will be supported by new schools, community facilities, employment space and extensive green infrastructure.

More than 1,200 homes have already been built at Heyford Park together with Heyford Park School, a supermarket, pharmacy, hotel, barbers, restaurant and a growing commercial cluster.

Paul Silver, CEO of Dorchester Living, said: “This is a pivotal moment in the evolution of Heyford Park. The masterplan we’ve submitted is the result of years of careful thinking and extensive collaboration with a variety of different groups.

“Our goal is to deliver something exceptional and exemplar for Oxfordshire, and a national blueprint for how towns can and should be delivered in the UK, a place that not only provides homes and jobs but supports a way of life that is healthier, greener and genuinely future proof. From green energy and biodiversity to education, care and connectivity, we’re laying the foundations for a community that will thrive for generations to come.”

Subject to approval, Dorchester Living hopes to gain planning consent in early 2026.