Oxford University given approval to demolish Common Ground building

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 06:19 · Archive

Oxford University has been approved to demolish a Jericho building housing a popular cafe and unused student flats.

Oxford University has received approval to proceed with the demolition of a building in Jericho that currently houses a popular cafe on its ground floor, with student accommodation above that is not in use.

The plans to demolish the Common Ground building have attracted controversy, though both outlets reporting the story do not detail the specific objections raised against the scheme.

Oxford University given approval to demolish Common Ground building — Image: Oxford Mail

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Controversial Oxford University demolition of Common Ground building approvedThe controversial demolition of a Jericho building that houses a beloved cafe below unused student flats is set to go ahead after plans were approved.Oxford Mail · 8 Oct, 05:00
Controversial Oxford University demolition of Common Ground building approvedThe controversial demolition of a Jericho building that houses a beloved cafe below unused student flats is set to go ahead after plans were approved.Oxfordshire Guardian · 8 Oct, 05:00

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