A PIONEERING MASTERPLAN
Led by Dorchester Living, this pioneering masterplan will transform the former RAF Upper Heyford airbase into one of the UK’s most sustainable and inclusive new communities. With up to 9,000 homes planned to include 30% affordable housing, assisted living units and homes for key workers, Heyford Park is designed to support people at every stage of life. Already a vibrant hub with homes, schools, shops, and employment, Heyford Park is now evolving into a energy-surplus town, setting the standard for climate-conscious placemaking.
FUTURE-FOCUSED
With over 60% of the site dedicated to green and blue infrastructure, new schools, healthcare and extensive community facilities including cafes, leisure centre and retail opportunities. The creation of over 5,000 new jobs in future-focused industries like CleanTech and low-carbon innovation, provides a tangible benefit to the local and wider economy. The vision is clear: a self-sufficient, connected, and resilient community for generations to come.
WELCOME TO THE FUTURE
HOUSING
We’re building a place for everyone, with up to 9,000 homes, our masterplan prioritises inclusivity, ensuring a variety of tenures (rental, affordable and private) are available to all.
30% affordable housing
HOMES FOR KEY WORKERS
VARIETY OF TENURE, PROVIDING
ACCESIBILITY OF HOUSING TO ALL
DIVERSE TYPOLOGY, PROVIDING
HOUSING FOR ALL LIFE STAGES
ASSISTED LIVING UNITS
EMPLOYMENT
Heyford Park is already a dynamic employment hub, and we’re expanding on that legacy. Our plans will support 5,000+ new jobs, with a focus on:
CleanTech and low-carbon industries
Creative and knowledge-based sectors
Boosting the local, regional and national economy
Flexible commercial spaces for modern businesses
Providing jobs and skills for local people, including apprenticeships
SUSTAINABILITY
We’re not just thinking about the future, we’re building for it. Heyford Park is aiming to become the UK’s first energy surplus town through:
Solar energy generation
Wind energy generation
Energy-efficient homes
Circular economy principles
Local food growing and green technology adoption
BIODIVERSITY
Nature is central to our vision. We’re dedicating approximately 60% of the site to green and blue infrastructure to deliver:
Useable & integrated water managemenT
Edible landscapes including orchards and nutteries
Nature corridors and rewilded spaces
Public parkland, walking trails and natural play areas
At least 10% biodiversity net gain
COMMUNITY & WELLBEING
We’re building a place for everyone, with a variety of community centred facilities:
Leisure centre, cafes, restaurants and retail spaces
Reimaging the runway for accessible active leisure activities
Amphitheatre
Vibrant public spaces
Walkable neighbourhoods providing access to varied local services
Walkways and nature trails, including rampart walkway around the site
TRANSPORT
Prioritising sustainable and active transport to reduce car dependence and enhance connectivity, including:
Improved bus connectivity both onsite and offsite
potential to reopen
Ardley Station
Upgrades to Heyford Station
ONSITE CYCLE HIRE
Extensive walking and cycling routes to connect surrounding villages
and improve access
to facilities
HERITAGE
The historic geometry and layout of the site
has informed and influenced the design
of the masterplan:
Improving public access
to the site
Adaptive reuse of historic buildings
Landscape-led neighbourhoods reflecting the site’s past
Peace Pavillion to reflect on the heritage and significance of the site
Heritage trails and educational interpretation