A derelict mill and the remains of Osney Abbey in Oxford could be turned into flats -- if developers get planning permission.

The buildings beside Osney Lock

The buildings beside Osney Lock could be converted and extended into 14 flats and an office building.

Site owner Bill Munsey, 70, of Osney Mill House, has put in plans to redevelop the site, most of which has been derelict for almost half a century.

Under the plans, due to come before the city council next month, the mill buildings would be converted into four one-bed flats and four three-bed flats. New linked buildings would provide another four flats.

The Abbey buildings, partly used as a club meeting room. would be restored and turned into offices. Access to the development would be from Mill Street.

The mill, which dates from the 15th century, was burned down in October 1946 and has been derelict since.

Osney Abbey was one of the country's oldest abbeys, dating from the 12th century.

After the dissolution of the monasteries, the abbey fell into disrepair and its huge bell was moved to Tom Tower at Christ Church.

Mr Munsey said: "The site has been disused for years. It's about time something is done about it."