{"id":526976,"date":"2025-08-14T21:50:39","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T20:50:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.constructionnews.co.uk\/?p=526976"},"modified":"2025-08-14T22:29:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T21:29:14","slug":"oxford-uniteds-all-electric-football-stadium-plans-approved","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.constructionnews.co.uk\/buildings\/oxford-uniteds-all-electric-football-stadium-plans-approved-14-08-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Green light for Oxford United&#8217;s all-electric football stadium"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-5\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pt-12 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] 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option meeting operational needs, transport access requirements and environmental criteria without posing flood or heritage risks.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"1387\">Designed by AFL Architects, the venue will take the form of a steeply raked bowl enclosed on all sides.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"wp-video\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('video');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-526976-1\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ca.emap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/08\/OUFC-New-Stadium-Development-Animation-_-no-music-2-APPROVED-1.mp4?_=1\" \/><a 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square metres of roof-mounted photovoltaic panels, an air-source heat pump and an energy-efficient building fabric.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1847\">These measures are projected to reduce annual CO\u2082 emissions by 80 per cent compared with a gas-fired equivalent.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1847\">The stadium is also designed to achieve a 20 per cent net gain in biodiversity through new tree planting, wildflower meadows, ponds, green roofs and rain gardens.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"2127\">Ridge and Partners acted as project manager, design consultant and BREEAM adviser, also leading the site selection process, sustainability strategy and transport modelling.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"2127\">The consultancy worked alongside Mott MacDonald on engineering services and Fabrik on landscape design.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2591\">The development will be supported by new transport infrastructure to encourage sustainable travel.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2591\">Nearly 450 cycle spaces will be provided, and the scheme includes dedicated fan shuttles from nearby Park and Ride facilities.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2591\">Pedestrian and cycle links will connect to neighbouring communities and public transport nodes, with enhanced bus and rail services planned.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2591\">The club forecasts that 90 per cent of match-day journeys could be made by sustainable modes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"3048\">The wider project will deliver a public plaza, wellness gardens, a 1,000-capacity conference centre, health services, hospitality and events space.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"3048\">These facilities are intended to operate on non-match days, generating additional revenue and providing community amenities.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"3048\">The council\u2019s report noted that the development could unlock more than \u00a3130m of investment in the local economy and create substantial employment during construction and operation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3050\" data-end=\"3618\">In recommending approval, planning officers acknowledged that the stadium\u2019s construction in the Green Belt would constitute inappropriate development under national policy.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3050\" data-end=\"3618\">However, they concluded that the \u201cvery special circumstances\u201d presented \u2014 including the club\u2019s need for a permanent home, the site\u2019s accessibility, the sustainable design, significant economic investment and community benefits \u2014 outweighed the identified harm.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3050\" data-end=\"3618\">The report also noted that the stadium\u2019s form and landscaping would mitigate its visual impact and maintain openness where possible.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3620\" data-end=\"3905\">The committee agreed with the officer\u2019s assessment, citing the scheme\u2019s ability 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