FAQ

The proposals include refurbishing the existing office Building 2600, delivering employment space, and creating a new amenity building. The proposals would also provide improved landscaping, outdoor spaces, a new multi-storey car park and pedestrian and cycling routes across the site.

Some of the existing office space needs updating, while businesses increasingly require modern laboratory and flexible workspace. The proposals would also provide better amenities and outdoor spaces for people working at and visiting the park, as part of Royal London’s long-term investment in Oxford Business Park.

The building is being designed for laboratory and office use. Its layout, building services and access arrangements are being developed around the practical requirements of research occupiers. The detailed internal specification will depend partly on the needs of future occupiers.

Yes. The proposals include improved public realm and landscaping, with space for seating, a grab-and-go food and drink offer, informal events and outdoor activity.

The detailed operation of the amenity building and open space is still being developed. The intention is to provide amenities that support the business park and improve the experience for people working at and visiting the area.

Transport, access, parking, servicing, cycling and pedestrian movement will be considered as part of the planning application.

Technical assessments will be prepared to understand the likely effects of the proposals and identify any mitigation measures required.

The sustainability approach is being tested and developed as the design progresses.

This includes assessing how the existing building can be reused, how energy demand and carbon emissions can be reduced, and how the proposals can support biodiversity, drainage and more sustainable ways of travelling to the business park. Further details will be provided as part of the planning application.

No. The proposals are currently at consultation stage.

Feedback received through this process will be considered before a planning application is finalised and submitted to Oxford City Council.

You can comment by completing the feedback form on this website before 3 September 2026.

Yes. Once a planning application is submitted, the local planning authority will carry out its own statutory consultation. At that stage, members of the public will be able to submit comments directly to Oxford City Council.