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A reduced proposal for new housing on part of the Blenheim Palace Estate is being worked on by developers following criticism. Pye Homes wants to build 1,200 homes on land in Woodstock owned by the palace, but has put forward an alternative scaled back application of 280. The developer said the historic town was in need of new housing. However, Peter Jay at Woodstock Town Council said building in the area would be strongly resisted by local people. Both Cherwell District Council and West Oxfordshire District Council turned down previous proposals on land north of the Bladon roundabout, but the developer could still appeal. The smaller option includes employment space and affordable housing which, developers say, will "complement the historic character of Woodstock". Image caption Save Woodstock signs have become a familiar sight around the town Deputy town mayor Colin Carritt said he welcomed the revised plans because the town centre was in decline. He a...