Pollard Thomas Edwards has secured planning permission for the first 317 homes of an urban extension to the north-west of Oxford that it says will create a new gateway for the city.

The practice said its Canalside at Fletcher Priest-masterplanned Oxford North development for clients Hill Group and Thomas White Oxford would deliver a “well-rooted” new neighbourhood that supported the new innovation district nearby.

PTE’s proposals feature a large neighbourhood square with play-space, an apple orchard, exercise stations and a lawned area for community gatherings.

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