Heyford Park Masterplan
Transforming a Historic Airbase into a Net Zero Community
Dorchester Living’s Heyford Park Vision Masterplan is reimagining the former RAF Upper Heyford airbase as one of the UK’s most sustainable and inclusive new communities. The Vision Masterplan proposes up to 9,000 new homes, including:
- 30% affordable housing
- Assisted living units
- Homes for key workers
Already home to schools, shops, and employment opportunities, Heyford Park is now evolving into an energy-surplus town – setting a benchmark for climate-conscious placemaking.
Our Role
mode has partnered with Dorchester Living to develop an integrated sustainable mobility strategy at the heart of the Heyford Park Vision Masterplan. The approach champions the Vision-led methodology set out in the National Planning Policy Framework, ensuring transport and place-shaping work hand in hand.
A Blueprint for Sustainable Mobility
The strategy positions Heyford Park as a Liveable Neighbourhood, built around:
- Healthy Streets-inspired walking and cycling networks
- Mobility hubs supporting shared and future transport technologies
- Enhanced bus connections to Bicester, Oxford, and East West Rail
- Acting as a sustainable transport hub between an upgraded Heyford station and a potential new railway station at Ardley
This integrated network will allow most commuting trips to be made by public transport to Oxford, Bicester, Banbury, London and beyond, while day-to-day needs can be met locally within the community.
Beyond the Vision
Alongside the Vision Masterplan, mode continues to support Dorchester Living with:
- Progressing the now submitted Hybrid planning application
- Continued promotion of Heyford Park through the planning-making process
- Delivery of consented developments already on site
- Planning for temporary use of the flying field for car processing facilities
Related Services
Transport Planning
We provide tailored transport planning strategies that address access, connectivity, and movement, supporting sustainable, net zero developments and new communities from “vision led” transport planning through to onsite delivery.
Highways & Infrastructure
Our teams deliver practical, efficient highway infrastructure solutions that deliver well engineered and safe road design solutions, whilst providing a clear legible gateway for all users to our client’s new development sites.
Drainage Engineering & Flood Risk Management
We develop compliant, sustainable drainage and flood risk strategies, designed to ensure that surface water is managed sustainably and efficiently and that our solutions integrate seamlessly with our client’s development plans, site requirements and Environmental Agency guidance.
Project Team Members
Our team brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to each project. We are committed to delivering the highest standard of service for clients.
