Home Office factsheets on asylum accommodation at former military sites updated in September 2026
The Home Office keeps a set of factsheets on current and possible future asylum accommodation at former military sites. The collection was last updated on 9 September 2026.
Author: Thames Compass editorial teamPublished: 2 min read
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The Home Office has published on GOV.UK a collection of factsheets on accommodation for people seeking asylum at former military sites. It was first published on 31 October 2025, and the page was last updated on 9 September 2026.
Which sites are covered
According to the GOV.UK page, the collection currently has factsheets on several locations:
- Crowborough Training Camp in East Sussex,
- MoD Barnham in Suffolk,
- MoD Bicester (site A) in Oxfordshire,
- MoD Linton-on-Ouse in North Yorkshire,
- Wethersfield in Essex.
There is also a community update newsletter on Wethersfield from June 2026.
What has changed
The update history shows that on 30 June 2026 factsheets were added for Bicester, Barnham, Linton-on-Ouse and Wethersfield. The Cameron Barracks factsheet was removed at that time. In July 2026, the Bicester and Barnham factsheets were expanded with information on the planning route used for the proposed accommodation. Earlier, on 17 July 2026, the Bicester factsheet was updated.
The Crowborough factsheet has been changed several times, on 22 January, 28 April, 20 August and 9 September 2026. In August, information on dental treatment was corrected. In September, information was added on local Cadet Forces and on the planning route for extending the use of the site.
The government's caveats
The Home Office stresses that some sites are only being considered as accommodation. This also applies to changes at existing sites, such as extending occupation or increasing capacity. In those cases, a final decision is to be taken only after the necessary assessments, planning permissions and approvals have been completed.
The department explains that the factsheets set out the purpose of using these sites as temporary accommodation. It is intended for people seeking asylum who would otherwise be destitute. According to the government, the sites form part of its commitment to stop using hotels and provide more suitable, managed accommodation.
What this means for you
The document does not change the rules on residence, work or benefits for people already living in the UK. It may matter mainly to people living near the sites listed. They may want to follow announcements from local authorities and the Home Office, especially on planning procedures.
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