Nine new homes could be built in an Oxfordshire village if plans are approved. 

The scheme would see the homes replace one in Lower Icknield Way in Chinnor. 

Applicant BHK Icknield has had its plan recommended for permission by South Oxfordshire District Council planning officers. 

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The planning committee will make a decision on the development on Wednesday, October 30. 

Objections have been raised by locals as well as Chinnor Parish Council. A total of 26 people submitted their opposition. 

Caroline Maxfield, of Lower Icknield Way, said: “Please do not allow this development to go ahead. Multiple properties on this plot should not be allowed.

"We moved to Chinnor for its peace and quiet and because it wasn't overly populated - continued development is endanger of turning it into a town and spoiling our beautiful village.

"There are plenty of houses to choose from we do not need anymore.”

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Chinnor site (Image: South Oxfordshire District Council) Kristi Davies, of Lower Icknield Way, added: “There has been a huge development of houses within Chinnor within recent years without the infrastructure to support.

"GP service are overwhelmed and also the spaces in schools and especially within the nurseries are now also oversubscribed. 

“I have been on the waiting list for over a year and I have still not managed to get a space. This has a huge impact on the current families and possible families moving in.”

Jane Bebb, of Willow Road, said: “Chinnor is in desperate need already for more schools, doctors and facilities.

“The roads are a disgrace, sewers cannot cope and traffic is getting worse. Additional housing just adds to the burden. Put the infrastructure in first, then build more houses. Surely that's common sense?”

In the planning officers' report , it said: “The site is located in the built-up area of the larger village of Chinnor, within the settlement boundary as shown in the made Neighbourhood Plan.

"The proposed development would not extend the built limits of the settlement and would be contained within the existing residential development in the area in a location where the principle of development was recently found to be acceptable by an appeal inspector. 

“The form, density and appearance of the proposed development would be in keeping with the character and appearance of the area and all technical matters relating to drainage, trees, ecology, landscaping, access and parking have been satisfactorily addressed.

"Subject to a legal agreement and the following conditions, the proposal would be in accordance with relevant development plan policies, supplementary planning guidance and government guidance.”