Oxford Technology Park (OTP) has secured planning approval for a revised configuration of its next phase of development.

The consent, submitted by Oxtec Developments Limited, enables previously approved floorspace to be reconfigured to better meet current market demand from science and technology occupiers.

Submitted as non-material amendment to the approved layout of Buildings 10 and 11, the application’s total of approved floorspace (16,662 sq m) has barely changed. It allows the buildings to be redesigned as four standalone units, which are subdivided into seven smaller units, each separated by internal parking, rather than two larger buildings originally envisaged.

The intention is to provide greater flexibility for incoming occupiers seeking a range of unit sizes.

The updated configuration provides:

  • Building 10A – 17,230 sq ft across two floors (standalone unit)
  • Buildings 10B and 10C – 13,050 sq ft each across two floors
  • Buildings 11A and 11B – 10,990 sq ft each across two floors
  • Buildings 11C and 11D – 9,760 sq ft each across two floors

The flexible buildings can accommodate office, R&D, laboratory and production uses. Bespoke fit-out packages are available.

Angus Bates, director of Oxtec Developments Limited, said: “We are very pleased to secure approval for this revised configuration. We have registered with the Considerate Constructors Scheme and are targeting BREEAM Excellent, alongside achieving ISO accreditations, reaffirming our commitment to delivering buildings of the highest quality and sustainability.

“The new buildings maintain the high design standards set across the Park and this flexibility ensures the buildings continue to meet the needs of modern science and technology occupiers while upholding the architectural integrity expected at OTP.”

Ian Harris, director of asset management for Ironstone Asset Management, the investment adviser to Life Science REIT, owner of OTP, said: “These reconfigured buildings sit neatly between the scale of our Innovation Quarter units and the larger tech boxes, broadening the choice available to occupiers.

“It’s essential that we remain agile and responsive to market demand and this approval enables us to provide the right mix of spaces. It further reinforces OTP’s position as a leading destination for science and technology businesses seeking flexible, high-quality space.”

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