Estate residents are still waiting three allotments years after developers promised in their proposals.

Great Western Park in Didcot was supposed to have the allotments before the final house was built, according to planning conditions given to Taylor Wimpey.

District and county councillor for Didcot West, Ian Snowdon claims the developer is “ignoring” planning conditions.

He also asked why they are “allowed to get away with ignoring planning conditions so easily?”

All three allotments should have been built at the site in which plans were first passed 17 years ago before completion of the 1,500th home, said Mr Snowdon.

A spokesperson for Taylor Wimpey said the developers "remain committed to ensuring that the allotments are delivered to the residents as soon as possible.”

The councillor added that the allocated sites for the allotments are now being used by Taylor Wimpy to “store waste” with pictures showing machinery and wood pallets on the land.

“Great Western Park is a high-density housing development, where many houses have small gardens along with many flats with no gardens,” Mr Snowdon said.

He added: “It's well known the benefits of access to open spaces and having an allotment not just for the good food, but more importantly our mental health.

“So, why are Taylor Wimpey and other developers allowed to get away with ignoring planning conditions so easily?

“I have no idea, and I don't think the councils' administration has any idea either.”

He also raised concerns over why construction equipment is still being stored at the development despite all 3500 houses being completed more than two years ago.

Mr Snowdon said: “Any developer is allowed a construction waste compound onsite during construction, but South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are still allowing Taylor Wimpey to store waste on Great Western Park after construction has finished.

“Why are South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils not being planning authorities and enforcing these legally binding planning conditions?"

A spokesperson for South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils said: "We continue to work with Taylor Wimpey on the transfer of 15 prioritised sites including three allotments.

“Taylor Wimpey has submitted applications for what is called ‘practical completion’ for two of the allotment sites and we hope these will be agreed soon.

“The developer will then need to maintain the land for a minimum of 12 months, after which they can apply for transfer to the district councils.

“We continue to encourage Taylor Wimpey to submit an application for practical completion for the third allotment site.

“In the meantime, Taylor Wimpey is removing construction material and machinery from the site next to Ash Way and we have asked for a timeframe for the complete removal.”

A spokesperson for Taylor Wimpey said: “We understand the concerns regarding the delays for the outstanding allotments at Great Western Park.

“We have completed all necessary steps, including submitting all relevant paperwork and soil testing results to South Oxfordshire District Council and Vale of White Horse District Council.

“We are currently waiting to hear back from both councils about the next steps and remain committed to ensuring that the allotments are delivered to the residents as soon as possible.”