A Vision For Lasting Change 2025-2030

Priority 4: Quality housing and place making

"Cherwell will be a place where people feel at home in areas that improve their health, happiness and wellbeing today and in the future"

Cherwell: Building homes, creating communities

Cherwell is focused on ensuring residents have access to quality, affordable housing that meets their needs. We aim to create well-designed, sustainable communities that benefit from appropriate facilities, services, and transport to make places in Cherwell where people can enjoy living and thrive. Our goal is to encourage and enable development that enhances the quality of life for current and future generations.

Our aims

Deliver sustainable and strategic development that meets Cherwell’s needs now, and in the future

We need to develop new housing that includes essential services, good transport links, and the necessary community facilities. We want to ensure that every new development is a sustainable place where people feel connected and supported now and in the future.

Achieve more high quality, secure, and affordable housing that caters for the diverse needs of our residents

Everyone deserves a safe place to call home. We are passionate about encouraging a range of housing options, including affordable ownership, private rental, and social housing, to meet the diverse needs of our residents.

Our commitment to Cherwell

We aim to build vibrant communities that meet the needs of all residents by focusing on quality housing and the right kinds of strategic development. Through well-considered planning and collaborative efforts, Cherwell will be a place where people feel at home in areas that improve their health, happiness and wellbeing today and in the future.