- Planning consent secured for more than 300 new high-quality, energy efficient homes at Nobel Park
- 75 affordable homes, giving more local people the opportunity to own or rent a home in Didcot
- New public open spaces and play facilities for everyone to enjoy
Cala Homes (Chiltern) has secured Reserved Matters approval from South Oxfordshire District Council to deliver a further 311 high-quality, energy efficient homes at the already thriving community of Nobel Park. This includes a range of much needed 2, 3 and 4-bedroom affordable homes.
This latest approval of three new phases brings the total number of homes Cala has achieved planning consent for at Nobel Park to 945. Cala’s recently approved plans will bring a variety of choice for prospective homeowners, with a range of 1 to 5-bedroom homes. The mix of options means there will be suitable homes for first-time buyers and long-term renters as well as families and downsizers.
Every new home will be equipped with electric vehicle charging points, and PV panels are being used where possible, to help residents reduce their carbon emissions.
This phase of Nobel Park will also include new public open spaces, areas of green landscaping and roadside tree planting to provide seasonal focal points, as well as play facilities where families can gather and relax. Under Cala’s Urban Wildlife Strategy, features to support wildlife will also be incorporated into every new home, including bird nesting features and hedgehog-friendly fencing.
Charlie Rafferty, Land Director at Cala (Chiltern) said:
“Our latest phase of 311 new homes will form the next exciting stage of developing the wider Nobel Park community and strengthens our presence in Didcot, where we have already constructed 356 much-needed new homes. It is also another important step towards supporting South Oxfordshire District Council with its ongoing target of ensuring housing availability and affordability across the county.
“Across the wider Nobel Park development, we are pleased to be delivering a range of additional community benefits including secondary and primary schools, a neighbourhood centre, a nature park, a new sports pavilion and pitches as well as community allotments and an orchard – all of which benefit from surrounding open green space.
“We’re looking forward to starting construction of these new homes and providing more people with the opportunity to live in this beautiful, well-connected neighbourhood.”
Cala has also made a commitment to establishing a Community Pledge on the new development. The Pledge will be created in collaboration with the local community, bringing together a bespoke programme of activity designed to address specific community needs. Activity could include donations, volunteering, local schools’ programmes and more. Cala is inviting suggestions for its Nobel Park Community Pledge to be shared via cala.co.uk/communitypledge
Nobel Park sits within a ‘Golden Triangle’ of the A34, M40 and M4 with connectivity across the region and beyond. It also has a link to the National Cycle Network, meaning there are opportunities to cycle to and from the site, rather than drive. Nearby, Didcot Parkway rail station has multiple services every hour to Reading, Oxford, Cheltenham, Bristol and London Paddington, which is only 40 minutes away.
This new phase of the development will also feature Cala’s Show Home of Support, spotlighting 10 home-grown products – from artwork and accessories to furniture and fabrics – to bring a real unique flavour of what the local area has to offer. The initiative gives local artists, creators and independent retailers a platform and encourages future Cala residents to live local, shop local, support local.
For more information about Cala’s homes at Nobel Park visit the website.