WRONG VILLAGE.
WRONG SITE.
WRONG PLAN.
Buckinghamshire Council is proposing to build up to 2,400 new houses in Wing — on the basis of a study that only ever dubiously assessed plans for 1,600 homes. We're here to challenge the case.
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Join local residents in opposing the proposed Wing New Town development.
Why Wing is Under Threat
The government demands that Buckinghamshire finds room for 95,000 new houses in the next 10 years. Without notice, Buckinghamshire Council published their map of potential development sites on February 17th. Only by studying the map does it become clear that it is stating Wing could become a New Town. Wing would become almost twice the size of Winslow, and as big as Wendover.
Wing Action Group supports the need for new homes, but we oppose development based on flawed assumptions, in the wrong place, and at the wrong scale. We believe current plans to significantly expand Wing are not supported by robust evidence.
With consultation approaching, decisions made now will be harder to change. Our mission is to challenge these assumptions and ensure further work is carried out before any proposals — of any scale — move forward.
We believe Bucks Council's plan will engulf our village and landscape, transforming it into a giant housing estate, a gridlocked dormitory, without facilities, heart or soul
Buckinghamshire Council is proposing up to 2,400 new houses and associated development in Wing. The proposed site lies to the west of the existing village, with access from Stewkley Road and Cublington Road. If delivered at this scale, the population of Wing could increase from under 3,000 to more than 8,000.
The Council states that its proposal is based on the New and Expanded Settlement Study (NESS), which assesses the suitability of locations for growth and identifies the infrastructure required to support it. For Wing, the study indicates a significant increase in demand for services — including around 1,000 additional school places (with 10 new SEND places), a 50% increase in GP provision, a care home, a library, a dental surgery, and approximately 15 hectares (37 acres) of outdoor sports and recreational space. However, the study does not make clear whether the land required for this infrastructure is included within the proposed development area, or how it would be delivered.
Cause for Concern
Buckinghamshire Council is suggesting building 2400 new houses in Wing. The justification for that growth, and its impact is considered in the New and Expanded Settlement Study for Wing (NESS).
But what causes even greater concern is this. The Study, with all its flaws, only considers the impact of building 1600 houses, the maximum possible - at high density - in the areas shown. Given floodplain, issues, pipeline routes, wildlife sites and heritage considerations, even this number looks unachievable.
We have no reliable measure of the infrastructure needed to make life in a New Town manageable. We cannot reasonably be asked to comment on a proposal for 1600 new houses which has no credible supporting assessment of advantages and disadvantages.
The NESS Study
Residents have been directed to this Study, to understand the detail behind BC’s plan. It appears to be a hurried and superficial desktop exercise. In the case of Wing, it includes errors of fact, mistakes, contradictions and subjective evaluations. It amounts to misinformation. Above all, it considers the expansion of Wing with 1600 new houses. Some of the land proposed for development is not available for development. Yet Buckinghamshire Council has decided the NESS is an appropriate basis for planning almost 2500 houses.
We are saying that the study, in Wing’s case at least, cannot be considered applicable, and it should provide a new study, based on accurate and relevant information. Your Parish Council is making the same call.
Wing Action Group is calling on Buckinghamshire Council to recognise that, in Wing’s case, the study cannot be considered applicable, and to commission a new study based on accurate and relevant information. Wing Parish Council is making the same call.
Buckinghamshire Council is being required to plan for 95,500 new homes across the county, despite ongoing concerns about infrastructure, services and environmental impact.
In this short video, concerns are raised about the scale of development proposed and the pressure it could place on roads, schools, GP surgeries, sewage systems and the wider rural landscape across Buckinghamshire.
Our Challenge to the Planners
Wing Action Group believes Buckinghamshire Council’s proposal is the wrong plan, in the wrong location, for the wrong village.
Scale Mismatch
Assessments based on around 1,600 homes cannot justify a development of 2,400 homes at this scale.
Site Selection
Of all locations in Wing, the proposed site is the least appropriate, if not the worst possible, choice for development of any kind.
Strategic Fit
Across Buckinghamshire, Wing remains one of the least workable options for a development at this scale.
What 2,400 Homes Would Require
The scale of infrastructure needed to support a development of this size, based on the Settlement Study.
Education
Early years provision, expanded primary and secondary school capacity, plus SEND, college, and adult learning places.
Healthcare
New primary care space, pharmacy and dental services, along with hospital beds and community and mental health provision.
Community Facilities
Flexible community space, library provision, and dedicated facilities for arts, culture, and local activities.
Green Space & Recreation
Extensive sports provision, parks and green space, plus play areas, allotments, and natural greenspace (SANG).
Will the new plan bring a Bypass?
The Settlement Study states that development would increase traffic on the A418 and surrounding routes, with Stewkley Road and Cublington Road likely to require substantial upgrades.
It also suggests a potential relief road to the north-west of Wing. However, this would be at least 5km long, require additional land, and could cost between £100 million and £200 million, with no clear route to funding.
Although a relief road might help through traffic, it could not solve the problems of traffic created within Wing by 2,400 new homes.
Constraints on the Site
This map highlights key constraints within and around the proposed site — including pipelines, utilities, and environmental and heritage factors. Together, these features limit what can realistically be built and raise serious questions about the suitability of this location.
The Wing Neighbourhood Plan
Wing has a Neighbourhood Plan — a community-led framework for sustainable growth. It reflects local priorities and balances them against Buckinghamshire Council’s wider strategy. Once adopted, it becomes part of the statutory development plan and guides how planning applications are assessed.
The Parish Council is currently updating the Plan. Following advice from Buckinghamshire Council, it is based on around 10% housing growth — up to 150 new homes — with full consideration of landscape, heritage, environment, green space, and connectivity.
This process is community-led. An informal survey asked residents to identify the most appropriate locations for those homes, helping to shape future planning decisions without pre-allocating sites.
The results are clear: residents’ preferences do not align with Buckinghamshire Council’s current proposals. Read Wing Parish Council's response to Buckinghamshire Council's informal survey, here.
Read the consultation questions alongside responses provided by Wing Parish Council.
Homes Proposed
Doubling or tripling the current size of Wing, with no funding available for infrastructure.
Estimated Road Cost
A new relief road of approximately 5km would be required to support the proposal. No confirmed funding exists.
NESS Homes Assessed
The NESS study only modelled sites of up to 1,600 homes. The actual proposal is for over 2,400 — a significant and unassessed gap.
Hectares at Risk
Productive agricultural land — among some of the best in England — included within the proposed site boundary.
Frequently Asked Questions
NESS stands for New/Expanded Settlement Study. It is a strategic assessment commissioned by Buckinghamshire Council to evaluate potential sites for major new housing development across Buckinghamshire. The Wing settlement was scored as one of the top candidates in the 2026 study.
The current proposal under the Buckinghamshire Local Plan Review is for up to 2,457 new homes in Wing — which would more than double the size of the village from its current population of approximately 2,000 residents. The NESS study that underpins this designation only assessed sites of up to 1,600 homes.
No. The NESS study is a supporting document for the Local Plan Review, which is still in the consultation stage. Formal designation as a growth settlement would require adoption of the Local Plan by Buckinghamshire Council. That process is subject to public examination by an independent Planning Inspector.
Formal objections to the Local Plan Review can be submitted via Buckinghamshire Council's planning consultation portal. The Action Group provides templates and guidance on how to submit an effective representation. See the 'Get Involved' section below.
The Action Group is run entirely by Wing residents and neighbouring community members on a voluntary basis. We are not a political organisation and accept no party-political funding. Our work is funded by community donations.
Yes. The Stop Wing New Town Action Group operates as an unincorporated association registered in England, acting within the requirements of planning law and public consultation regulations.
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