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Government Grants Permission for 1,256 Asylum Seekers at MOD Bicester

On Thursday, Communities Secretary Angela Rayner granted full planning permission to transform the former MOD Bicester storage site into housing for 1,256 detained asylum seekers.
The Home Office used an Urgent Crown Development application to fast-track the proposal, citing high national demand for asylum accommodation as justification.
Piddington villagers submitted 3,177 representations against the site, with 285 residents voting symbolically to leave in protest; the government promised 24/7 security and CCTV to keep the facility self-contained.
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp alleged the government "betrayed" residents, while Reform shadow home secretary Zia Yusuf condemned the move; the approval faces a six-week legal challenge window.
The Home Office has yet to take a final decision to proceed, as necessary assessments must be completed before the project moves forward.

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