Plans have been submitted to build 52 new retirement flats and two homes on green space opposite a hotel and spa.
Developer McCarthy Stone has now submitted plans for a new retirement complex on Winchester Road in Boorley Green.
The development would include 32 one-bed and 20 two-bed retirement apartments complete with communal spaces including a residents' lounge, a reception and office area and a guest suite.
Two three-bedroom two-storey detached houses are also planned at the south of the site which sits opposite Macdonald Botley Park Hotel and Spa.
The plans also include 43 new parking spaces including four to serve the houses with each resident having access to electric charging points.
A total of four mobility scooter stores would be created inside the building with six bicycle hoops outside reception with a bin store located in the north corner of the site.
A pedestrian link has also been included to the north east allowing residents to get around the development.
The site, which is currently mostly a grass field, is contained in the council's local plan where it is identified as suitable for 22 new homes.
A consultation was previously held with residents with a pre-application having been submitted to the council on May 9.
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According to the plans, one-to-one meetings were also offered though only one resident requested a meeting.
A meeting was also held with Botley Parish Council and a telephone call took place with Cllr Dave Kinloch.
Concerns were previously raised by objectors about the lack of amenities and the impact on healthcare services, traffic and parking.
Residents also said this plan does not fulfil the need in the area for new housing.
But in the planning application, the developer said this is a "coherent and considered design" produced with input from the council, a design review panel, residents and stakeholders.
"The response to the site maximises its potential whilst working within the presented constraints and parameters, responding to and respecting its neighbours and context," it said.
"The design celebrates key frontages of the site, retaining character trees and providing private and secure development whilst offering high quality visual amenity to an important corner site.
"Parking has been designed to create a buffer between the perimeter and the built form, relieving pressure from the trees and giving opportunity to reinforce the boundaries. "
The proposals were received by the council on August 1 with a decision expected to be made by November 19.
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