OXFORD Brookes University has updated its plans for a new accommodation development after getting feedback from locals.

The university announced in November that it was looking to build 500-600 extra rooms at its Clive Booth student village on John Garne Way in Headington.

The 'village' is already home to some 1,300 students, so this plan would result in at least 1,800 students living at the site.

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After several public consultations with locals from the Headington area, the university has said it will update its plans following local feedback.

Improvements to the latest plans include measures to address the impact of buildings on views and neighbouring areas, the replacement of trees and protection of habitats.

The university has already made revisions to the proposed plans it initially made, including reduced building heights and massing.

It is also reassessing the likely impacts on biodiversity and on the local conservation area, and has been adapting the designs and the key aspects of the site.

One of the aims is to provide a net gain to biodiversity, enhance habitats, and maintain the tree canopy in the long term.

Brendan Casey, Registrar and Chief Operating Officer of Oxford Brookes University, said: “The University is committed to providing high-quality student accommodation and easing pressure on local housing supply in Oxford.

"The feedback we have already received from the local community has been very helpful in further developing our plans for the proposed redevelopment of Clive Booth Student Village.

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"We’ve carefully considered all of the community’s comments and made significant changes to our plans as a result. I would encourage the local community to take a look at our updated plans and share their feedback.”

The updated proposals are now available for local residents and community members to view. Feedback on the new plans is open until February 5.

For more information visit www.brookes.ac.uk/clivebooth or email community@brookes.ac.uk or call 01865 484451.