Plans for 377,000 sq ft (35,000 sqm) of new commercial space at Grove Business Park have been given the go-ahead by the Vale of White Horse District Council and Oxfordshire County Council.

Plans for 377,000 sq ft (35,000 sqm) of new commercial space at Grove Business Park have been given the go-ahead by the Vale of White Horse District Council and Oxfordshire County Council.  The development will create a modern hub for life sciences, technology and innovation businesses, with the aspiration to provide for up to 2,500 jobs.

 

The expansion plans include detailed consent for three new buildings providing Technology / R&D / Lab enhanced accommodation totalling 87,500 sq ft (c8,130 sqm) and outline consent for a further 289,500 sq ft (c27,000 sqm) of commercial development and will create new quality employment opportunities.

 

The plans also encompass enhancements to existing buildings and landscaping, together with providing improved amenities and enhanced access and links.

Enabling works will complete in the Spring, which will be followed by construction of the first three buildings anticipated to complete in Summer 2026.

 

Grove Business Park is already home to a diverse group of businesses and organisations – as well as a host of companies at its Boston House Business Centre.  They represent a variety of leading industries and contribute to innovation and advancement in their respective fields.

 

Will Lawrie, Head of Property Management at Oxford University Endowment Management Ltd, on behalf of the Oxford Endowment Fund, welcomed the news:

“The increased scale, quality and amenity of the Park, together with the new investment and job opportunities created in the life sciences, innovation and technology sectors, are vitally important resources that will serve as a commercial focal point for Wantage and the wider Oxfordshire Science Vale.

 

“The plans prioritise a BREAAM ‘Excellent’ development with enhanced biodiversity, green amenity spaces, pedestrian priorities and improved access and permeability with the neighbouring residential development at Wellington Gate, which will create a vibrant and sustainable campus environment for the future.”

 

Savills is the appointed agent for Grove Business Park. The scheme was designed by SRA Architects and is being development managed by atlp consulting.