Plans approved for major new Oxford neighbourhood

Oxford City Council has approved plans for the Oxpens development that will transform a large area close to the main railway station into a mixed-use quarter.

The brownfield site is largely owned by OxWED, a joint venture between Oxford City Council and Nuffield College.

The scheme will include new residential, commercial and leisure buildings, alongside a large public realm.

OxWED Managing Director Kevin Minns, said: “We are absolutely thrilled that the planning committee voted in favour of the planning application, which allows us to start work onsite.

“Oxpens is arguably the most important regeneration opportunity in the city today and it has taken a lot of hard work by a large number of talented people to get to this point.

“This area of Oxford, with its rich history of community and industry, is now set for major regeneration bringing with it new homes, new jobs, new commercial space, fantastic public space and a whole new riverside neighbourhood.”