Outline

Land at North West Bicester (Former Bicester Eco Town), Cherwell

Mosaic Urban Design provided masterplanning advice for a new neighbourhood of up to 530 homes. The proposed development (Land at North West Bicester) promotes the objectives of the North West Bicester Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) as well as Cherwell District Council’s NHS Healthy Town Initiative.

North West Bicester presents an opportunity to create a community based upon sustainable and healthy lifestyles, a place that is connected with its neighbours and surrounding landscape that encourages a reduced carbon footprint.

The three core placemaking approaches are:

  • A ‘true’ zero carbon development

  • Walkable neighbourhoods

  • Connected multi functional green spaces

  • A development that integrates with its context

  • Healthy lifestyles

  • Adaptable homes for all ages and abilities

Create new multi-functional green space based on edible, ecological and active landscapes

Creating a place that safeguards and better reveals heritage significance

Distinct character areas that respond to local context