Millions of pounds have been secured for vital green infrastructure and a health centre as part of a planning application for Didcot.

As part of plans for 4,254 homes at Valley Park near Great Western Park, developers will have to provide funds though what is known as section 106.

The money includes £200,000 for biodiversity improvements that must be made before any development begins. There is also just under £4m for public transport, including bus shelters and bus services, to encourage sustainable travel to, from and around the site.

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The developer must also improve cycle safety at the roundabout proposed on Didcot Road, as well as additional cycleways to connect the site with the surrounding area.

Also secured on site are allotments, sports pitches, a community centre, two primary schools and a special educational needs school, and two local centres to provide services meeting the daily needs of future occupants. £9m is secured for improving and expanding secondary school provision.

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Councillor Bethia Thomas said: “Tackling climate change is one of our key priorities as a council and so I’m delighted that we’ve managed to increase the money for biodiversity to £200,000.”

She added: “Health provision is also vital so I’m pleased to see a commitment of nearly £3m for a health centre at the site, with more money pledged if the centre has to be located off site.”

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