Oxford University plans major Wellington Square redevelopment from 2028

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 16:32 · Archive

Oxford University Development has received planning permission to demolish a 1970s building at Wellington Square and replace it with a modern academic facility.

Major redevelopment works are set to begin in 2028 at Wellington Square in Oxford city centre. The project, led by Oxford University Development, will replace the existing 1970s building at 25 Wellington Square with a modern academic facility spanning 65,000 square feet.

Oxford City Council granted planning permission earlier this month. Oxford University Development said the current building is in poor condition, costly to operate and only partially usable due to fire safety concerns. The first phase of the scheme will deliver new academic, office and teaching spaces across three and four storeys, whilst the second phase will refurbish the adjacent Western Terrace to create 99 'high-quality' graduate rooms.

Anna Strongman, chief executive of Oxford University Development, said: 'The project will replace an outdated 1970s block with a new academic building that's designed to adapt over time and support the changing needs of the University into the future.' She added that the scheme would 'introduce an array of sustainable features to keep energy usage down' and that planning consent marked 'an important milestone' in revitalising this part of Oxford.

How it is being reported

• Major city centre redevelopment work to being in 2028Major redevelopment works are set to begin in 2028 at Wellington Square in Oxford.Oxford Mail · 12 Oct, 16:00
• Major city centre redevelopment work to being in 2028Major redevelopment works are set to begin in 2028 at Wellington Square in Oxford.Oxfordshire Guardian · 12 Oct, 16:00

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