Plans to expand an Oxfordshire business park to create a life sciences, technology and innovation hub have been submitted to the district council.

The owners of Grove Business Park near Wantage have brought forward proposals to develop 35,000 sqm of space at the site.

The park was recently acquired by investment company, the Oxford Endowment Fund.

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The new development would primarily be commercial floorspace comprising of offices and research and development areas.

The plans also include improving the existing buildings, landscaping, amenities and infrastructure of the park.

Vale of White Horse District is now considering the proposals.

William Lawrie, head of property management at Oxford University Endowment Management, speaking on behalf of the Oxford Endowment Fund, said: “The proposed increase in quality and scale of the park, together with the new investment and job opportunities created in the life sciences, innovation and technology sectors is a really important resource for the region.

“The proposals include plans to deliver a BREAAM ‘Excellent’ development with enhanced bio-diversity, green amenity spaces, pedestrian priorities and improved access and permeability with the adjacent residential development, which will create a sustainable campus environment for the future.”

The majority of the proposed new development site has been previously developed, firstly as a part of a World War II airfield and subsequently for research and development uses.