From Bicester Garth gazette;
Councillors Agree Conservation
Status For RAF Bicester
Proposals to protect the historic RAF Bicester site from housing
development have been agreed by Cherwell
District Council.
RAF Bicester, where World War Two bombers were once based, already
has special status in the eyes of planners and now the Cherwell District
Council has confirmed its historic status.
The site was originally developed as a bomber base in 1925 and has
been described by English Heritage as the best pre-1945 example in
the country.
“We want to make sure the historic buildings are maintained as
they represent a significant part of our national heritage,” says Cllr
Michael Gibbard, Portfolio Holder for Planning and Housing.
Councillors on Cherwell's scrutiny panel received a presentation from a
group called Bomber Command Heritage on ideas for creating a
heritage centre on the site, with historic aircraft and the possibility of
some use as a working museum airfield.
The council's Executive confirmed the historic status of the site and,
while recognising that some development may be needed to maintain
and support the buildings, it has firmly ruled out any idea of using
RAF Bicester for housing