Stop the expansion of Campsfield

Campsfield immigration detention centre, just north of Oxford, re-opened last year with 160 beds, despite the opposition of the parish, district and county councils.

Now the Home Office has applied for permission to more than double its size with new buildings and 240 more beds.
They want to do this via a ‘Crown Development Order’, expressly designed to override the wishes of local people and the local planning authority.

Our friends at the Coalition to Close Campsfield have produced this very useful guide to what you can do to oppose this expansion.

The Planning Inspectorate is inviting representations on the proposal until 11.59pm on Friday 24 July 2026 – this link shows you how you can make your views know about this proposal.