Ozone | Oxford

Currently in development

A new destination for science, leisure and community is coming to Oxford.

Pioneer Group and Firoka Group are working together to revitalise Ozone Leisure Park, creating new world-class laboratory and workspace alongside significant investment in the leisure, hospitality and community facilities that have made the park a valued local destination.

Oxford City Council’s Planning Committee has passed a unanimous resolution to grant planning permission for the redevelopment, marking an important step towards securing the park’s long-term future.

CGI showing the restored Minchery Farmhouse alongside a new building and landscaped public space at Ozone Oxford

A New Destination for Oxford

The redevelopment will transform Ozone Leisure Park into a more connected, sustainable and welcoming destination, bringing together science, employment, leisure, hospitality and public space.

New laboratory and workspace will support Oxford’s growing science and technology sector, creating opportunities for companies at different stages of growth and helping to generate a wide variety of technical, research and entry-level roles.

Alongside the new employment space, the development will bring forward leisure and amenity facilities valued by the local community that will create long-term community benefit.

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Designed Around the Community

The development will be delivered in phases to maintain an active leisure offer throughout the transformation of the site.

The restored Minchery Farmhouse and dedicated leisure building are planned as part of the first phase, allowing important community benefits to be delivered early in the development.

The project will also support local employment and businesses throughout construction and the long-term operation of the park.

Education and outreach programmes will connect local schools and communities with the science taking place on site, helping young people discover future opportunities in research, technology and related careers.

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Supporting Oxford’s Science Economy

Oxford is one of the world’s leading centres for science, research and entrepreneurship.

The new facilities at Ozone Leisure Park will provide much-needed space for science and technology companies to establish themselves, grow and create new employment opportunities within the city.

As part of Pioneer Group’s wider network, companies based at Ozone will also benefit from access to specialist business support, investment opportunities, industry connections and a community of science-led organisations across the UK.

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A Glimpse of What’s Ahead

New, high-quality laboratory and workspace designed to support companies operating across the life science, technology and research sectors.
The development is expected to support at least 1,700 jobs, ranging from entry-level opportunities to specialist technical and research roles.
A dedicated leisure building will provide space for a five or six-screen cinema alongside bowling and arcade facilities, ensuring an active leisure offer remains at the heart of the park.
A variety of new spaces will be created for restaurants, cafés, retail operators and community uses, providing more reasons to visit throughout the day and evening.
A welcoming central square will provide space for food markets, performances, community events and other activities.
The Grade II* listed Minchery Farmhouse will be carefully restored and brought back to life as a pub and social venue.

The building has stood vacant for more than a decade. Its restoration will preserve an important part of Oxford’s heritage while creating a welcoming place where people can once again enjoy the hospitality and atmosphere that have been part of its story for generations.

The proposals include 3.2 acres of new public open space, equivalent to almost two football pitches, alongside the planting of 231 new trees.

A new transport hub will provide cycle parking and a new bus stop, improving connections with neighbouring communities and the proposed Cowley Branch Line.

Further investment will also support local bus services, walking and cycling routes.

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Location

Neighbourhood

Ozone Leisure Park
Grenoble Road
Oxford
OX4 4XP
Ozone Leisure Park is located in south-east Oxford, next to the Kassam Stadium and close to Oxford’s Eastern Bypass.

The site is accessible from Grenoble Road and is connected to Oxford city centre and surrounding neighbourhoods by local bus routes.

The proposals include significant improvements to walking, cycling and public transport connections, including a new transport hub and support for improved links to the planned Cowley Branch Line.

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