The official opening of Fishers Vale, a fully affordable new housing development in Marston has been marked by a ribbon-cutting event.
The event was attended by city councillors including Linda Smith, executive member for housing and communities at Oxford City Council. With the first 50% of homes already handed over, the occasion marks the beginning of the delivery of 40 homes on what was previously disused paddock in the sought after location of Old Marston.
Fishers Vale is a new community comprising, 26 houses and 14 flats arranged around a central green space. The fully affordable development combines 21 council homes for social rent with 19 shared ownership homes, easing pressure on the housing register while providing opportunities for local buyers to take their first step onto the housing ladder.
As well as individual private outdoor space such as gardens, terraces or balconies, the homes have an all electric design built with sustainability in mind. The homes are engineered to both cut heating bills for residents and exceed national carbon reduction targets by around 56% through enhanced insulation, airtightness, high-performance windows, and air source heat pumps. They also feature secure cycle storage, electric vehicle (EV) charging points and design details inspired by their natural surroundings.
The scheme was delivered in partnership with OX Place, Oxford City Council’s wholly owned housing company, working alongside Lucy Developments.
Social Rent
Social rent levels mean council tenants will typically pay around 40% of the rent a private landlord would charge for the same home. Shared ownership is a flexible option which helps a range of people onto the housing ladder in one of the UK’s most unaffordable cities.
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“Today we celebrate the opening of Fishers Vale, a development that brings much-needed, genuinely affordable, homes to our city. This is a proud moment for a project that shows what’s possible when we transform underused land into sustainable new places for residents to put down roots. Housing need in Oxford has never been greater and delivering new council houses and flats like these to families on our housing register is our top priority. To those new residents moving in soon, welcome home!”
- Councillor Linda Smith, Oxford City Council
“OX Place is proud to have worked with Lucy Developments and the Council to deliver a truly special new community in Fishers Vale. This partnership has created a range of low carbon, high quality, new homes that demonstrate what’s possible when we build with people and the planet in mind.”
- Roger Thompson, Chief Executive of OX Place
"Fisher’s Vale demonstrates what’s possible when partners share a clear vision to deliver high-quality, sustainable homes for local people. We’re proud to have worked with OX Place to create a development that not only meets housing needs but also provides a welcoming environment where residents can build their futures.”
- Greg Hilton, Head of Lucy Developments
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