Villagers in Kidlington are waiting to hear if a bus depot will be built on their doorsteps - nine months after a planning inquiry ended.

People living in the village said the plans by bus company Stagecoach could have tremendous implications on their lives.

However, a spokesman for the Government's planning inspectorate has admitted the report has not been written.

Insp David Jenkins was expected to give his verdict on the plans for a depot at Langford Lane, Kidlington, within three weeks of the inquiry's completion.

It is now nine months since he finished hearing evidence on plans, which include parking for 155 buses and 59 cars, a repair shop, chassis wash, and offices.

A spokesman for the inspectorate said: "As soon as the inspector can, he will expedite it."

One of the campaigners against the depot, Robert Swan-Taylor, of Flatford Place, Kidlington, said: "The impact on traffic this side of Oxford would be tremendous. It would make getting to work much more difficult, especially at peak times."

He said the main concerns for those living near the proposed development are noise, fumes, and light pollution.

Cherwell district councillor and Kidlington parish council's planning chairman, John Stansby, said: "For residents it's a worrying time. There has been no indication of why it has been delayed."

Bob Duxbury, area planning officer for Cherwell District Council, said: "We haven't had either an explanation as to the delay or any indication as to when they expect it to come out."

However, Stagecoach said the impact of the depot would be minimal.