Grosvenor and Oxford city council have submitted a planning application for a new neighbourhood to the west of Barton.
The joint venture, Barton Oxford, proposes up to 885 new homes – 40% of which will be affordable – on the 38ha site.
The proposals also include a convenience store, two children’s play areas, a potential hotel and a community hub including a primary school.
The masterplan outlines the creation of three areas, which will be integrated with the neighbouring communities and the wider city.
Councillor Bob Price, leader of Oxford city council, said: “This is a major step towards the creation of an enlarged Barton community, providing much-needed homes for rent and for purchase, together with the social, retail and community facilities that will complement existing Barton facilities.”
“Great care is being taken with the design of the new homes and their link to the parks and green areas within and at the edge of the development.”
Ed Skeates, project director at Grosvenor, added: “The submission is a great step forward in delivering a vibrant and exemplary sustainable community in Oxford. We’re hopeful that the new homes and community facilities will add value to those that live and work in the area and that the delivery of the park, community hub and retail facilities will act as a catalyst to improve the area’s vitality and viability.”
Grosvenor and Oxford city council have submitted a planning application for a new neighbourhood to the west of Barton. The joint venture, Barton Oxford, proposes up to 885 new homes – 40% of which will be affordable – on the 38ha site. The proposals also include a convenience store, two children’s play areas, a potential hotel and a community hub including a primary school. The masterplan outlines the creation of three areas, which will be integrated with the neighbouring communities and the wider city. Councillor Bob Price, leader of Oxford city council, said: “This is a major step towards the creation of an enlarged Barton community, providing much-needed homes for rent and for purchase, together with the social, retail and community facilities that will complement existing Barton facilities.” “Great care is being taken with the design of the new homes and their link to the parks and green areas within and at the edge of the development.” Ed Skeates, project director at Grosvenor, added: “The submission is a great step forward in delivering a vibrant and exemplary sustainable community in Oxford. We’re hopeful that the new homes and community facilities will add value to those that live and work in the area and that the delivery of the park, community hub and retail facilities will act as a catalyst to improve the area’s vitality and viability.”
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