Proposed redevelopment at Oxford Road, East Hanney
Welcome to our project website. Here, you’ll find the latest information on the development process, key milestones, and how the design has evolved to meet community needs and planning requirements. Our goal is to keep you informed throughout this regeneration journey.
Sovereign Network Group (SNG) is looking to redevelop a former office and maintenance depot located at Oxford Road, East Hanney to provide 10 high-quality, sustainable homes which are 100% social rent.
We have worked with a local architect to develop a high quality and sustainable residential scheme which sits sensitively within the existing context of East Hanney village.
A planning application for the development proposals was submitted in August 2024 to the Vale of White Horse (under planning reference: P24/V1931/FUL 
).
Since the original submission, feedback from consultees has helped shape the design, and updated plans were submitted in summer 2025. You can find details of these changes in the sections below.
We’re now waiting for the local authority to make a decision on the application and anticipate this will happen in early 2026. We’ll keep the community informed as the project moves forward.
Proposed aerial view
There is a need for quality, affordable homes in the area and the proposed redevelopment will provide 10 new social rented homes comprising 4 x 1 bed maisonettes with their own front doors, 4 x 2 bed houses and 2 x 3 bed houses.
Our proposals have been shaped by:
- The East Hanney Neighbourhood Plan
- Community feedback from local consultation in November 2022. Read the feedback received .
- Statutory consultee advice during the planning application process.
Since submitting the planning application in August 2024, we have made key design changes based on consultee feedback. Updated plans were submitted in summer 2025, including:
- Relocated play area for better natural surveillance and improved connectivity with the adjoining residential development.
- New foot ways on both sides of the access off the A338 to support safe, sustainable travel to local facilities.
- Enhanced landscaping to create a softer, greener environment compared to the existing hardstanding.
- Revised roof materials to better integrate with the PV arrays and provide sustainable homes for all.
- Re-orientation of homes to provide well-located amenity spaces away from the A338.
- Improved drainage through an enhanced swale for surface water management.
Comparison of previous and revised site plan
The first image below shows the original submitted layout alongside the revised scheme submitted in summer 2025. These updates reflect our commitment to delivering high-quality, sustainable homes that integrate seamlessly with the local context and meet the long-term needs of the community.
The spacious new homes will be:
- Usable and adaptable – flexible so they can meet changing needs.
- Cost effective to keep residents costs, service charges and energy use as low as possible.
- Digitally connected and future-proofed so that residents can take advantage of new technology.
Plots 1 -3
View East Hanney house types plots 1-3 in more detail [pdf, 442KB]
Plots 4-6
View East Hanney house types plots 4-6 in more detail [pdf, 431KB]
Plots 7-10
View East Hanney house types plots 7-10 in more detail [pdf, 417KB]
The scheme proposes to provide a new pedestrian access from Dandridge Close through to the landscaped area, linking with a new access road which will provide a new route through to Oxford Road.
The new homes will be built out to a highly sustainable specification to include high levels of insulation, heating provided by air source heat pumps and will feature photo-voltaic panels.
The scheme has been designed to re-introduce biodiversity to the site which is currently car parking and redundant office and warehouse buildings.
Taking account of the existing natural features such as the established trees along the boundary and watercourse the scheme includes for a large landscaped area to the rear of the site planted with species rich wildflowers whilst also providing seating and natural play for the wider community.
Structural landscape plan
Open structural landscape plan for East Hanney in more detail [pdf, 582KB]