Dozens of objections have been lodged against plans to build two new homes on a green space used by dog walkers and children for ball games despite developers arguing the land is “unused”.

The site, which is part of the Kings End Farm estate, is located to the south of Hambleside and on the north side of Middleton Stoney Road.

Plans submitted by MJB Architectural Design on behalf of Denis Monogarov, who recently bought the site, would see two self-build homes be built on the land.

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It is considered by developers to be a “rounding off” of the Kings End Farm Estate development at Isis Avenue, Hambleside and Eden Way with access proposed from Middleton Stoney Road.

Despite almost 100 objections from residents claiming the land is regularly used by dog walkers and children, a planning document argues the land has “not been used for public open space or for the enjoyment of local residents”.

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It adds that “it is not clear whether the land is actually maintained” or “whether it is allowed to get overgrown and untidy”.

Among the dozens of people who submitted comments online to the application, included Paul Mobey, of Isis Avenue, who said: “The area is currently used as common green land for the benefit of all, predominantly used by children to play ball games safely and dog walkers to exercise their pets safely away from traffic.

“This would all be taken away if developed."

Simon Robins, of Hambleside, said: “The area of land behind Hambleside is an open green space, which I have continuously used since moving to Hambleside in 1991.

“To this day, this area is used for dog walking children play there and the council have maintained this area for as long as I am aware for the specific enjoyment of the people living in the local area.

“Too many open spaces of amenity land are being used for house building depriving the current and future generations from having an open space in which to enjoy.”

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Amy Bailey, of Hambleside, added: "The land in question has been meticulously maintained over the past 26 years, with regular grass cutting and consistent emptying of dog refuse bins.

"It serves as a much-needed recreational space for our community, used by dog walkers and families, particularly during the summer months.

"Preserving it as green space is essential for our recreational needs and community well-being, and to lose it would be devastating to many locals."

A planning statement reads: “This proposal makes best use of available land, which is currently unused, and will ensure that the area is fully maintained for the benefit of the nearby residents.

“There will be the local community benefit of the footpath that is being provided.

“The site is in a completely sustainable location, without any detrimental effect on the locality, as it is screened, and will have minimal effect on traffic.

“The proposal enables the applicant to self-build individual and substantial family homes, that are not otherwise provided for in Bicester, where the family must be located.”