Work begins on 26 affordable homes in north Oxfordshire

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 06:22 · Archive

Work has begun on a new affordable housing development in Bodicote, near Banbury, providing 26 homes on a brownfield site.

Work has begun on Deerfields Farm, a new affordable housing development in Bodicote, near Banbury, in north Oxfordshire. The scheme is being delivered by housing provider Stonewater in partnership with Snowdon Homes and will provide 26 homes on a brownfield site, helping to reduce the need for development on greenfield land.

Of the 26 homes, 21 will be available for social rent, with the remaining five offered through shared ownership. All properties will include energy-efficient features such as air source heat pumps, solar panels and electric vehicle charging points. The development will also include open green space and a commissioned artwork as part of Stonewater's public art initiative.

Arthur Gottt, Head of Development (Central) at Stonewater, said the scheme represented 'an important step in helping more people access a safe, secure home close to family, work and local amenities'. John Leydon, group managing director at Snowdon Homes, expressed satisfaction with commencing work on the development.

How it is being reported

• Work begins on 26 affordable homes in north OxfordshireThe scheme, located in Bodicote and named Deerfields Farm, is being delivered by housing provider Stonewater in partnership with Snowdon Homes.Oxfordshire Guardian · 31 Oct, 05:00
• Work begins on 26 affordable homes in north OxfordshireThe scheme, located in Bodicote and named Deerfields Farm, is being delivered by housing provider Stonewater in partnership with Snowdon Homes.Oxford Mail · 31 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Stonewater · Snowdon Homes · Bodicote · Banbury · North Oxfordshire · Arthur Gottt · John Leydon

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