Hill Group gets approval for 317 homes at Oxford North

Hill Group has received reserved matters application approval for the development of 317 homes in Oxford North’s Canalside masterplan. The overall masterplan was approved in March 2021 for 480 new homes across the project. Hill Group made the application for the detailed design of the first 317 homes on Canalside, south of the A40, which will range from one-bedroom apartments to five-bedroom family homes, including a mix of both private sale and affordable new homes. The homes will feature a range of low-carbon living initiatives, including air source heat pumps and photovoltaic panels. Further measures include techniques to reduce water consumption, electric car charging points and extensive cycle storage. The new homes will be designed around a central landscaped park complete with play areas, meadow grassland, an activity lawn and a network of pedestrian and cycle paths to facilitate the health and wellbeing of the community. Extensive planting, green and brown roofs and orchard planting including more than 200 new trees will significantly enhance the biodiversity of the overall development. William Donger, chief executive at Thomas White Oxford, the development company responsible for delivering Oxford North, said: “This is another major step in delivering Oxford North as a new innovation district designed for living, working and visiting, and we look forward to seeing these new homes being built and jobs created.” To send feedback, e-mail akanksha.soni@eg.co.uk or tweet @AkankshaEG or @EGPropertyNews Click here to view other planning applications in Oxfordshire >> Photo © Thomas White Oxford